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Chapter 1394: Chapter 1023: The Gathering Storm

Jiang Yuan subconsciously glanced at the light orb of Yan Xuan, whose progress bar was almost complete.

Although it sounds tragic, heaven and earth consume each other, and the power of the Celestial Dao has recovered some pure energy between heaven and earth. This is considered good news for the Four Symbols Divine Beast.

However, the Demon Realm Alliance suffering such heavy damage again might truly be on the brink of collapse.

He glanced again at the waist badge inside the Storage Bag, inscribed with four sharp characters—Law Enforcement Elder, a badge of excellent vintage quality, with the words and patterns of Demon Realm Alliance at the lower right corner.

Previously, when the Leisure Sect went bankrupt, the exchange rate changed to 1:1000, and he wondered whether the system would blame him if the Demon Realm Alliance truly collapses.

"I’ve said it before, that power can’t be controlled by ordinary cultivators, stop thinking about it." Jiang Yuan looked at the other’s face, lifeless, unsure how to comfort, fearing he might also rush off to fight and die, he could only persuade once more.

Du Li shook his head, hopelessly saying, "Even if I wanted to, nowadays I’ve got no one to use. The remaining Demon Cultivators in the alliance realized collective ascension isn’t possible when they saw their companions directly swallowed by the power of the Celestial Dao’s Remnant.

They have all committed various crimes, not recognized by the alliance, soon to be cleared, so they formed factions and established their own sects.

Nowadays, in the massive Demon Realm Alliance, apart from me and Alliance Leader Lan, only a few dozen Demon Cultivators remain steadfast in their respective departments. Even the workshop chiefs of each Market are indecisive, ready to defect or occupy the Market for themselves."

Jiang Yuan: !!!

Taking back what he said earlier, it’s not just on the verge of collapse, but at the edge! After all, even the Alliance Leader has become a one-man army, the Demon Realm Alliance barely exists.

As everyone knows, three feet of ice doesn’t form in a day. Similarly, a huge organization requires years of absorption, expansion, and reform to become a detailed, diverse, smoothly functioning alliance machine.

When investigating Shang Jiuxiao and Qian Xiaoyu, Du Li halted all activities of the Commerce Association and Law Enforcement Hall until the rotten parts were removed after investigation. At that time, other departments were unaffected, and the Demon Realm Alliance could still operate normally.

But the deeper the investigation, the more filth discovered, starting to implicate other departments. Even at this point, the Demon Realm Alliance could still maintain daily needs, as there remained many Demon Cultivators, thinking they wouldn’t be caught, still stood at their posts.

Once Du Li returned to headquarters with the Heart Mirror, seen as a salvation, the remaining framework began to collapse at a very fast speed.

In the mundane world, there are very few saints. In a money- and power-filled environment like the Demon Realm Alliance, the desires of Demon Cultivators are magnified infinitely. With a slight move, vast wealth is within reach, how many can truly hold onto their morals?

With the Heart Mirror revealed, even if Du Li didn’t intend to act, those guilty, cowardly individuals couldn’t sit still.

A batch defecting towards the power of Celestial Dao getting swallowed; the remaining Demon Cultivators simply banded together, establishing their own sects. Using the power and wealth they controlled, they stole the alliance’s foundation, transformed into a new alliance entity.

Du Li, Lan Shanying, and the remaining steadfast dozens of Demon Cultivators, holding nothing in their hands but empty titles.

Each workshop chief of the Markets also had their own schemes.

For instance, Wang Yingzhuo of Trapped Snake Island was skilled at exploiting, holding the most prosperous Trapped Snake Island’s power. How could he willingly give up such a big piece of fat?

Continuing to follow the Demon Realm Alliance’s orders is also impossible, after all, Du Li and Lan Shanying, along with Gao Yi and others, only add up to dozens, how could they provide strong protection?

The Demon Cultivators closely related to him either died or established their own sect. Wang Yingzhuo pondered for a while and decided to dominate Trapped Snake Island, claiming the position of king! After all, he controlled Trapped Snake Island’s Array Formation, regardless of how drawn attention it might be, guarding such a feng shui treasure wasn’t something to hand over easily.

"So... what is Alliance Leader Du’s plan?" Jiang Yuanxin thought the strength of both Alliance Leaders was evident, unable to swallow their anger, should unite to confront the new alliance.

It seems things would become more chaotic on the Wilderness.

Du Li shook his head blankly, "I need to discuss with Alliance Leader Lan, how did we suddenly reach this point?"

Pausing for a moment, he looked at Jiang Yuan with bright eyes, "I have an unreasonable request, could I ask you, in the name of our past relationship, to take in the remaining loyal Demon Cultivators as guests?

They usually receive little attention, yet are ostracized for maintaining their integrity, living difficult lives. Now, willing to stay and not mingle with those villains, I must find them a stable place to land."

Listening to this, it always felt like Du Li might do something foolish.

Could it be that after entrusting the remaining loyalists, he plans to clear the sect and fight to the death?

"If they’re willing and indeed their character passes, they’re always welcome here." Jiang Yuansheng agreed, then advised, "The new alliance is built by those greedy and guilty, Alliance Leader Du doesn’t need to involve for such trash, risking yourself.

Why not discuss with Alliance Leader Lan, come to my small courtyard for a few days of peace, and see what waves the new alliance can stir up."

Du Li expressionlessly bowed to him, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I’ll contact the remaining members to inquire their intentions. As for me and Alliance Leader Lan... we’ll talk after we discuss."

He really felt a little weary of life now.

Though the Demon Realm Alliance reached such sudden collapse because its foundation was rotten from greed, it wasn’t much personally related. Yet Du Li couldn’t get past this barrier in his heart, always thinking, if he had realized sooner, curbed it earlier, would the alliance have been different?