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Chapter 1280 - Chapter 1280 Chapter 804 The Fierce-Tempered Demon Sect_2

Chapter 1280: Chapter 804: The Fierce-Tempered Demon Sect_2 Chapter 1280: Chapter 804: The Fierce-Tempered Demon Sect_2 The speaker was the Great Elder of the Demon Sect, a being of the Quasi-Immortal King caliber, and the most powerful among the assembly.

Apart from those monarchs that seldom emerge even over the span of an era, the Quasi-Immortal King was considered one of the strongest entities in the world.

However, unlike other practitioners of the demon path, this elder had white hair and beard, his long eyebrows merging into his temples, his face emaciated. He wore a loose, plain Daoist robe that fluttered with the wind. His demeanor and attire made him seem more like an upright Cultivator who’s wandered here from who knows where.

“The Holy Land… has emitted no response.”

Upon hearing this, an Elder in charge of intelligence stepped forward and replied immediately.

“Oh…” The Great Elder was slightly surprised.

The Holy Land, being the most mysterious entity within the Immortal Domain, often had the power to influence the entire domain’s situation. Now, facing the ever-increasing threat from the Alien Territory, the Holy Land’s choice to remain silent inevitably raised concerns.

It might also be because the Holy Land simply disdained dealing with those ‘shrimp soldiers and crab generals’ lurking around the Immortal Domain.

After all, the status of the former was quite established.

Even if it was the founder of their sect or that unparalleled, brilliant Unmatched Patriarch, they would have to behave deferentially without daring to breathe loudly in the Holy Land.

Such a sacred and extraordinary existence wouldn’t likely take drastic actions just over some insignificant troublemakers. If that were the case, it wouldn’t be the Holy Land.

“The Holy Land’s inaction does not mean we cannot act. Thunderfire Cliff has always been the pinnacle of the demon path. The other seven major Sects of the Immortal Domain have long coveted us, gathering all good talents. We must use this opportunity to proclaim the majesty of our Demon Palace.”

After a moment of contemplation, the Elder slowly stated.

That old saying still holds true; the Demon Sect needs talented individuals, those with both great potential and character,

otherwise, there would be no need for the righteous Cultivators to intervene. After several years, the Demon Sect would naturally decline; it couldn’t possibly be left to just the founder and that Sect Master.

“The Great Elder speaks rightly, but talents are rare, especially those capable of withstanding chaos on their own. Though we possess the advantage of Thunderfire Cliff, we also need discerning eyes, to ensure that no potential is lost.”

A middle-aged Elder stepped forward, his tone gentle yet firm. He was the Administrative Elder responsible for internal sect affairs, and thoroughly familiar with the talents within the sect.

The Great Elder nodded slightly, his gaze profound as if capable of piercing through layers of fog to see right into human hearts. “Indeed, talent is the foundation of the sect. There is a saying, ‘When there is Bole, then there are horses who cover a thousand miles. There are always horses who cover a thousand miles, but Bole is rare.’ Not only must we seek gifted disciples, but we must also inspire their potential, making them pillars of our Demon Sect, for there are too many obscured prodigies in the world.”

“Who wishes to lead our forces? To build great achievements for our Demon Sect and bring in fresh blood.”

“Sect Master, I wish to lead the troops!”

A heavily armored Elder, wielding a gigantic battle axe, stepped forward; his voice resounding through the hall like thunder, vibrating the surrounding air.

“Good! Iron Mad Elder, you are always brave and fearless, this time you will lead the elite disciples, to infuse new blood into our Demon Sect.”

“At your command! Great Elder, I will not fail your expectations!”

“One more thing, before acting officially, let’s first collaborate with other Demon Sects, to see if they want to join,” the Great Elder added.

Within the Demonic Domain, being at the forefront of the six Demon Sects, Thunderfire Cliff’s aggressive and powerful posture naturally provoked complex reactions from others.

Some Demon Sects of comparable strength, such as Shadow Pavilion and Netherworld Valley, adopted a wait-and-see approach to Thunderfire Cliff’s aggressive strategy. These sects, while respecting the power of Thunderfire Cliff, also feared that its ostentatious style might provoke a stronger retaliation from the righteous path, potentially affecting the entire Demonic Domain. They chose to maintain a distance, neither fully supporting nor easily making enemies, quietly observing how the situation unfolds.

Weaker minor factions, on the other hand, felt both envy and fear towards Thunderfire Cliff. They envied the power and status of Thunderfire Cliff and wished to share in its success, but also feared getting dragged into unnecessary disputes and becoming sacrificial victims. Thus, most of these minor factions chose to align with Thunderfire Cliff or other powerful forces for self-preservation.

Of course, there were also some Demon Sect forces that disagreed with Thunderfire Cliff’s philosophy, like the Ice Palace and Myriad Poison Gate. They viewed Thunderfire Cliff’s aggressive strategy as shortsighted, prone to triggering full-scale wars with the Alien Territory, thereby damaging the collective interests of the Demon Sects, pushing them into the forefront from behind the scenes.

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Liu Village was indeed quiet.

After all, the main focus at the moment was on the Footprint Emperor.

As for the slight stir in the Alien Territory, it was naturally all observed by Jiang Hui.

However, after understanding the situation, Jiang Hui couldn’t help but shake his head.

How could it be so simple to succeed from both sides?

No one is a fool.

He, Jiang Hui, was not.

Nor was the Dark Quasi-Immortal Emperor who plotted all of this from behind the scenes, whose longevity was unknown.

This kind of scheming was clear at a glance.

It was just that those few Dark Quasi-Immortal Emperors did not know of his existence and could not personally come to the Alien Territory to find out what was going on, so initially, they felt inexplicably about the actions of the Alien Territory.

It’s better to be decisive. In the face of absolute power, hesitancy only makes one more passive, and only a firm choice could secure some initiative.

Frankly, if the Alien Territory had stood strong from the beginning, he might have viewed them differently, but the Alien Territory indeed continued its habit of duplicity.

Afraid of taking action themselves and ending the high and mighty Immortal Kings in one fell swoop, eliminating their chances of rebirth, and also afraid of provoking the wrath of the hidden Dark Quasi-Immortal Emperor, not realizing that such behavior seemed even more indecisive to them.

As owners, how could they not see through the overt and covert maneuvers, as everyone has eyes wide and bright, clearly showing what cunning plots lie within.

However, those Immortal Kings were still useful, so Jiang Hui let them be.

Life quickly calmed down.

Every day, at a scheduled time, those Shrimp soldiers and crab generals sent from the Alien Territory would roam in front of the Immortal Domain, and many old soldiers, with their eyebrows almost buried in the earth, holding weapons and armor, would shout towards the Immortal Domain, looking like wild men who had run out of the mountains.

Within this, an event occurred.

As the leader among the six great Demon Sects and within the Ten Great Taoist Schools, Lei Huo Cliff suddenly sent its disciples to attack those Alien Territory Shrimp soldiers and crab generals.

On that day, the sky was filled with dark clouds, and thunder roared, as if it was the clarion call from Lei Huo Cliff declaring war on the Alien Territory. A group of Lei Huo Cliff disciples dressed in a mix of fiery red and deep blue garments, holding thunder-light flashing magical instruments and riding flames swirling flights, descended like Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to the border region between Alien Territory and Immortal Domain. Facing those usually arrogant, but now somewhat flustered Alien Territory Shrimp soldiers and crab generals, Lei Huo Cliff’s disciples didn’t hesitate and immediately launched a fierce attack.

“Thunder and fire interweave, a strike to obliterate!” With a heaven-shaking incantation, a lead disciple of Lei Huo Cliff formed a Sealing Technique with both hands, and instantly, the sky’s thunderclouds churned, and flames splashed around, a thick column of thunder-fire plummeted down, directly engulfing a group of Alien Territory soldiers within, leaving only wails and scorched traces.

This scene, not only shocked everyone present, but also quickly spread throughout the entire Immortal Domain. People speculated about the intention behind Lei Huo Cliff’s action. Was it to demonstrate the sect’s strength, or was it a retaliation against the long-standing provocations from the Alien Territory? Or perhaps, was there a more complex and profound strategy behind it?

However, regarding all of this, Jiang Hui merely smiled faintly, knowing well that although Lei Huo Cliff’s move seemed abrupt, it indeed had deeper implications. During this seemingly tranquil period, any ripple could be a chess piece in the power games amongst various forces. Lei Huo Cliff’s move was perhaps aimed at breaking the existing balance, seeking more benefits and influence for themselves.

As for the Demon Sect, Jiang Hui had no particular feelings.

After all, whether it’s the demonic or the righteous path, both are just methods of cultivation, and if the Immortal Domain were really attacked, he felt the Demon Sect might be more reliable than those righteous sects since those who joined the Demon Sect were people who did not want to conform, often with more volatile temperaments, but hot-headed people often aren’t too scheming.