Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 459 - 459 458 Sea Breeze 2

459: Chapter 458 Sea Breeze 2 459: Chapter 458 Sea Breeze 2 From afar, faint hints of spiritual resonance churned in the sky, and soon, a large group of black dots appeared in the sight of everyone.

Upon closer inspection, there were more than fifty cultivators slowly approaching, their speed not fast, but filled with a sense of oppression.

Yan Ziyi was straightforward and charming by nature, feeling uneasy while speaking with her older brother Yin and sister.

Therefore, she struck up a conversation with a local loose cultivator nearby.

With her beauty and sweet talk, most cultivators wouldn’t decline the attention of such a female cultivator.

“This fellow cultivator, we come from afar to tour and sightsee, yet we never expected to encounter such a situation.

Is such large-scale strife frequent in the Lizhi Sea?”

The cultivator chuckled, “My dear lady, you are overthinking it.

If such conflicts occurred frequently, the Lizhi Sea would become a dead sea in just a few years, empty of people.

It’s an occasional affair, mostly due to personal grudges between cultivators.

In my more than ten years in the Lizhi Sea, this is the first time I’ve encountered a scene like this.

There is an underlying cause, but it’s not due to a love for fighting.”

Yan Ziyi smiled coyly.

Proud as she was, she was quite adept at forming connections,

“Could you enlighten us newcomers, senior brother?”

The cultivator glanced at the few people behind Yan Ziyi, knowing in his heart they were experts from other regions, two Natural Realm and two Tongxuan Realm, undoubtedly elites.

It was best to avoid offending such figures.

Out in the world, it’s wise to make more friends and less trouble; this is the secret to survival.

“Ha, you are new here and unaware of the intricacies; as the saying goes, there is no wave without wind.

How could a conflict of this scale be hastily started?

There must be longstanding grievances, and this opportunity is simply a chance to settle them.

It is understood by everyone, so we all just wait and see what unfolds.”

Curiously, Yan Ziyi queried, “But the scale of these two groups of thieves is not small either—dozens of Tongtian third realm cultivators, and quite a few from Natural Realm and God Sensing Realm.

There must be…”

“Yes, the group now arriving is called the Tusk Thieves, it seems their background is related to the Wu Sect in the Southwest, they’ve been rampant in the Lizhi Sea for years, with numerous followers and considerable influence; the other group is the Cang Pirates, originally loose thieves, but they were dispersed and reorganized a few years ago, and now they have resurfaced.

Many speculate whether the Shan Sect’s Quanzhen sect stands behind them?

But these things can’t be verified, nor is there any need to.

Everyone knows, but no one will admit to it.

On the surface, it seems they’re here for the mere grass lu, but the animosity between them runs deep.

The Cang Pirates’ audacious and aggressive actions have provoked the ire of the Tusk Thieves, which, when seen from the perspective of interests in the Lizhi Sea is one thing.

But when taking into account the antagonism between Daoist and Demon sects in the Southwest, such a clash seems inevitable.

To have waited until now to fight already shows considerable patience.”

Yan Ziyi blinked, “Isn’t there anyone to manage this?”

The cultivator couldn’t help but laugh, “Manage?

Why manage?

This is all part of cultivation.

I don’t believe in your Northern lands, no one would intervene in such conflicts?

There are rumors saying the Cang Pirates are too presumptuous; though pirates, they actually plunder on land, even destroying a trade association in Mirage City, looting vast wealth.

Hence many are dissatisfied, and in this struggle, there are not a few who hope that the Tusk Thieves, wishing to maintain tradition, will be victorious.

After all, even thieves have a code, not to be overstepped.”

“So audacious?

Taking to land, isn’t that challenging the authority of the Linhai kingdom?

The Wo Sect is just letting this happen?”

“It’s just a rumor, and without solid evidence, the Linhai Wo Sect doesn’t have a strong excuse, so they can only teach them a lesson through other groups of thieves; there’s no other choice.”

Yan Ziyi nodded lightly, “It seems the same everywhere in Jinxiu Continent.”

The cultivator explained, “Choosing Bo Lang Island here is a stance, situated near the sea, only those in Tongtian Realm can participate, it won’t expand.

The direction of Cao Tou Liu’s movement determines the battlefield, and whenever the fish enter the Blue Sea, that’s when it ends.

Life and death are destined, victory or defeat is in the hands of heaven, no one should seek support from those in Great Cultivation.

After such a battle, the ruler of this vast sea territory can be roughly determined and won’t change for years or even decades.

The winner takes all, the loser lies low, or slinks away with their tail between their legs.”

Yan Ziyi expressed her thanks, “Actually, it’s an indirect battle between Wu Sect and Shan Sect, thanks for enlightening me, I’m very grateful, Senior Brother.”

Four people gathered together, now understanding the ins and outs, there was an even greater anticipation for the conflict.

“Harassing ashore, exterminating and plundering, breaking the rules, and doing as one pleases…

I don’t like these Cang Pirates; if they cross paths with me, I’ll surely make them regret it,” Yan Ziyi immediately took a stance.

Rarely in agreement, and usually one to argue with her, Yin Zhilong seldom expressed his approval, “Exactly, if there are rules, they should be followed, otherwise the Continent would be in chaos.

Those from Demon Sect are notorious for acting recklessly without considering the consequences, just like Shi’s Sword Sect from the Northern Grasslands.”

Yan Sect of the Northern region and Mo Heshan of Qin Sect from the Northwest can barely be regarded as having Daoist Sect roots; but in Jinxiu Continent, even within Daoist Sects there is internal rivalry.

The Daoist Sects in the Southeast and Southwest see themselves as the orthodox Daoism, looking down on teachings from other regions as uncivilized, the lands barren, and villagers poorly educated in their practices.

As such, on Jinxiu Continent, the ones who truly consider themselves as the orthodox of Daoism are those from the Southeast and Southwest, which also happen to be the most prosperous regions of the Continent.

However, when it comes to attitudes towards Demon Sects and other factions, there’s not much difference across all Daoist Sects.

Yan Baiyi sighed softly beside them.

He wondered if it was his mistake to always keep his younger sister close and offer her guidance at all times.

Now it seemed that this approach was not entirely satisfactory.

“When you’re away from home, you should observe more, think more, and not jump to conclusions hastily.

Why do the Cang Pirates raid and exterminate?

Might there be unknown reasons?

Are they exterminating cultivators or including mortals as well?

What’s the background of those being exterminated?

Why does Wo Sect by the sea not make a move?

Is it really just because there’s no evidence, or could there be another reason?

I say this not to side with the Cang Pirates or the sword cultivators of Shan Sect, but to teach you a principle: what people hear and see may not necessarily be the truth.

At the very least, half of such incidents I’ve encountered over the years had different sides to them.

Therefore, don’t make conclusions easily.

If you don’t understand, then keep watching until you do.”

His earnest advice seemed to fall on deaf ears with the two young people, a downside of family teaching.

Unless they faced a real setback outside, they would not learn their lesson.

With a bittersweet smile in his heart, he realized that he really could not always keep his younger sister by his side.

She was already in Tongxuan Realm and could go out to fend for herself.

As he pondered, a distinct fluctuation of spiritual energy appeared in the sky from another direction.

Unlike the concealed approach of the Huya Pirates, this arrival was as urgent as a raging fire.

Just like the characteristic nature of the Daoist Sects of Demon Sects.