Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

Chapter 569: Attack

Even without Jin Li Daoist Master's persuasion, Meng Zhang had already weighed the pros and cons and decided to wholeheartedly help Jin Li Daoist Master achieve Primordial Spirit. Jin Li Daoist Master was quite satisfied with Meng Zhang's attitude, and she assured him that once she achieved Primordial Spirit, Taiyi Sect would have her support.

However, relying solely on Taiyi Sect's strength didn't entirely reassure Jin Li Daoist Master. She decided to involve the Flying Swan Sect as well. Especially Fei Shi Daoist Master of the Flying Swan Sect, an experienced Gold Core cultivator, who was much older than Jin Li Daoist Master and had a reliable mid-Gold Core cultivation base.

After leaving Grand Lion Ridge, Jin Li Daoist Master went to Dustfall Mound to discuss with the two Gold Core Daoist Masters from the Flying Swan Sect. Fei Shi Daoist Master, having a clear view of the current situation, was also willing to fully support Jin Li Daoist Master in achieving Primordial Spirit.

With the support of both Taiyi Sect and Flying Swan Sect, Jin Li Daoist Master had a greater chance of defeating True Monarch Vermilion's wisp of soul. Jin Li Daoist Master was eager to act promptly, but Meng Zhang and Fei Shi Daoist Master needed to consider the interests of their sects.

Both Taiyi Sect and Flying Swan Sect would be left vulnerable if they dispatched their Gold Core Daoist Masters to accompany Jin Li Daoist Master, which could give the enemy an opportunity. After discussing it, they decided to launch a counterattack on the Endless Sea of Sand before entering Purple Gold Sect's small world. Even if they couldn't completely defeat the invaders and reclaim lost territory, they aimed to inflict substantial damage and deter the enemy from acting rashly.

Although Jin Li Daoist Master felt a bit urgent, she understood that she still needed the help of Meng Zhang and the others, so she agreed to their proposal.

After making preparations, the Gold Core Daoist Masters of the Flying Swan Sect and Taiyi Sect mobilized together and flew towards their target, the Flying Swan Sect's former mountain gate on Feihong Mountain in the Endless Sea of Sand.

To achieve a surprise attack, the Gold Core Daoist Masters were the first to move lightly, while only a select group of elite cultivators from Taiyi Sect and Flying Swan Sect followed behind in flying boats, ready to act at any time.

The group of flying boats took off after the Gold Core Daoist Masters set off and flew towards the Endless Sea of Sand, paying no attention to other strongholds along the way. Their goal was to strike directly at the enemy, not to engage with minor forces.

The invasion of the Endless Sea of Sand by Fire Cloud Sect and Yellow Lotus Sect East River Branch was under the command of a Primordial Spirit True Monarch from behind the scenes. True Monarch Profound Wind secretly contacted other Primordial Spirit True Monarchs to plot against True Monarch Tian Zhu, and they used Fire Cloud Sect to attack Feihong Mountain and occupy the Endless Sea of Sand while the main forces of the Flying Swan Sect were absent.

Although they suffered heavy losses in the previous battle and had not fully recovered, they had to obey True Monarch Profound Wind's orders. Fire Cloud Sect had benefited from serving under True Monarch Profound Wind for many years.

With True Monarch Profound Wind's help, Fire Cloud Sect also had a successful Gold Core completion cultivator in recent years, Daoist Master Green Flame. This time, Daoist Master Green Flame, Daoist Master Scarlet Flame, and Daoist Master Dark Cloud participated in the invasion of the Endless Sea of Sand.

To strengthen their invasion, True Monarch Mountain Peak also mobilized the forces of Yellow Lotus Sect East River Branch to participate in the operation.

East River Branch had no choice but to submit to True Monarch Mountain Peak's will and coveted the vast territory of the Endless Sea of Sand. They sent their top cultivator, Gold Core late stage Daoist Master Smiling Lotus, along with Gold Core initial stage cultivator Hong Siming and his brother, to lead a large army of cultivators in the invasion.

After both sects joined forces, they easily captured important strongholds such as Feihong Mountain and Yellow Sand Ridge, occupying more than half of the Endless Sea of Sand. If it weren't for the failed sneak attack on Grand Lion Ridge by Hong Siming and Daoist Master Green Flame, they might have completely defeated Taiyi Sect and even claimed Demon Wind Gobi.

Fortunately, Wen Qiansun and Delicate Water Spirit General displayed their strength, making the invaders fearful. After True Monarch Profound Wind and True Monarch Mountain Peak retreated from the Deadly Sea of Sand, Fire Cloud Sect and East River Branch cultivators were initially panicking.

However, the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs quickly reassured them, claiming that True Monarch Tian Zhu was severely injured and unable to take action. They said their focus should be on preparing for a possible counterattack from the Flying Swan Sect and Taiyi Sect and not worry about anything else.

In truth, True Monarch Mountain Peak and True Monarch Profound Wind did not know True Monarch Tian Zhu's true condition. They had their respective intentions: to test the truth of True Monarch Tian Zhu's situation and strength. They wanted to see if True Monarch Tian Zhu would take action against the allied forces of both sects. If he did, they would retreat immediately and not dare to approach the Endless Sea of Sand again.

If True Monarch Tian Zhu ignored the allied forces of both sects, True Monarch Mountain Peak and True Monarch Profound Wind would need to reconsider their approach. Whether True Monarch Tian Zhu's condition was inadequate to act or she intentionally left the forces of both sects there to lure the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs closer to the Endless Sea of Sand.

Regardless, both Primordial Spirit True Monarchs saw the cultivators from Fire Cloud Sect and Yellow Lotus Sect East River Branch as expendable. Especially East River Branch, who may have submitted on the surface but had been making secret moves to break free from True Monarch Mountain Peak's control.

They needed to teach East River Branch a lesson and make them obedient. Whether the high-ranking members of both sects saw through the intentions of the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs or not, they had no power to resist and could only obey.

After occupying the Endless Sea of Sand, both sects fully exploited its resources and gained various benefits. Even if they encountered a setback, they could still recover some losses.

With this mindset, neither sect was willing to continue expanding and proactively attacking Taiyi Sect and Flying Swan Sect. However, today, Taiyi Sect and Flying Swan Sect were the ones to strike first.

Under Fire Cloud Sect's insistence, both sects had taken turns sending Gold Core Daoist Masters to monitor the movements of Taiyi Sect and Flying Swan Sect. Today, it was Daoist Master Dark Cloud of Fire Cloud Sect who was responsible for monitoring the enemy's movements near the border. When he saw a large group of enemy Gold Core Daoist Masters mobilizing, he didn't dare to delay for even a moment. He immediately rushed towards Feihong Mountain and sent out a transmission flying sword to warn his side.

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