Chapter 927 - 486: Winds and Clouds Surging (Part 2)_2

Chapter 927: Chapter 486: Winds and Clouds Surging (Part 2)_2

Xu Wen took a deep breath, knowing that Hu Yiming’s words were not false. Although the Taiyi Sect is powerful, if they opposed the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, they wouldn’t have enough confidence. However, watching an Artifact Refining Saint Master like Li Mu fall into the hands of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect and continuously strengthen their foundation, how could he be willing?

"Then... what should we do?" Xu Wen’s voice was filled with helplessness: "Years ago, not being able to invite him into the Taiyi Sect was truly a missed great opportunity!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Yiming smiled bitterly, indeed so. He had already invited Li Mu into their sect a step ahead, but ultimately, they were intercepted by the Profound Celestial Sword Sect halfway.

None expected Li Mu’s growth would be so rapid, in less than two hundred years, his success rate in refining Daoist Soldiers was astonishingly high, truly beyond Hu Yiming’s imagination.

"Perhaps... we can attempt to establish a deeper connection with him. We don’t need to force him to join the Taiyi Sect; just being able to get his help when needed is sufficient," Hu Yiming suggested.

"No, if we let him stay in the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, the gap between us and them will only grow wider." Xu Wen categorically rejected Hu Yiming’s proposal, his eyes flashing with determination and resolve: "We need a more direct strategy to ensure Li Mu can be used for our sect."

Last time in the South Wilderness Spirit Realm, against the Bu Mie Demon God, several sword elders of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect each carried a Daoist Soldier, and the coordinated sword array even slain a Bu Mie Demon God of the Daoist Monarch level. Moreover, Li Mu is not only skilled in artifact refining, his array formation skills are also outstanding, the combination of both in his hands exerts great power.

If we allow him to continue staying in the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, the Taiyi Sect will never be able to compete with them. Xu Wen’s eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness, understanding that all means must be employed to acquire him, otherwise even destroying him would suffice, he cannot be allowed to continue adding to the foundation of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.

"Perhaps we can start with this person’s weaknesses," Xu Wen slowly spoke, his voice filled with decisiveness, "Since he values emotions, we can approach his relatives, friends, or disciples, finding his soft spot."

"Sect Master, isn’t this too risky? If the Profound Celestial Sword Sect finds out, we...!"

"Indeed! Even if Xuan Tian and Qinghong, the two Daoist Monarchs, cannot return for a while, the sword masters of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect are not to be trifled with!"

...

Upon hearing this, all the elders were startled, their objections arose one after another, they looked at each other with fear, evidently intimidated by the Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s sword might.

"I know what you’re worried about, but with the two Daoist Monarchs of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect trapped in the Nine Netherworld, other forces will inevitably take advantage of this rare opportunity. If we miss this chance, we’ll be forever suppressed by the Profound Celestial Sword Sect." Xu Wen’s voice was firm and powerful, continuing: "Our Taiyi Sect is not without the strength to fight, just lacking an opportunity. Now, the opportunity is right before us, and as long as we can successfully win over this person, utilize his artifact refining skill and array formation skill, it won’t take long before we can contend with the Profound Celestial Sword Sect."

Xu Wen glanced around, his gaze like a torch, staring at the elders, speaking deeply: "Risk coexists with opportunity; if we hesitate, the Taiyi Sect will never rise."

"Sect Master, what is the situation with the two Daoist Monarchs of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect? Do you know the details?" Hu Yiming looked at Xu Wen, with some doubt in his eyes, and asked with concern.

Xu Wen nodded slightly, his face showed a trace of solemnity, introducing: "The Land of the Nine Netherworld is a forgotten forbidden place, filled with mystery and danger since ancient times. It lies in the deepest void between Heaven and Earth, surrounded by endless darkness and chaos, only a few cultivators could catch a glimpse of its corner. It’s rumored that the Nine Netherworld is the secret realm leading to the Upper Realm, a path where Dao Principles root."

"The space there is extremely distorted, the flow of time is also different from the outside world, possibly even containing portals to other worlds. In the Nine Netherworld, strange creatures appear frequently, either condensed from Chaos Qi or traveled from other worlds, powerful and unpredictable."

"The two Daoist Monarchs from the Profound Celestial Sword Sect probably entered the Nine Netherworld to seek the object that would break through to the next realm, but they encountered powerful creatures there and are trapped."

"The creatures in the Nine Netherworld possess unimaginable strength; they can manipulate Chaos Qi, casting various unpredictable spells. Although the two Daoist Monarchs are strong, they are greatly restricted in the Nine Netherworld and unable to exert all their power."

"Even more terrifying is the presence of a peculiar force named ’Nether Breath’ in the Nine Netherworld, which can erode a cultivator’s soul, leading them towards madness and bloodthirst. The longer they remain in the Nine Netherworld, the more severely they are affected by the ’Nether Breath.’

"Therefore, we must seize this opportunity and act quickly. Once the two Daoist Monarchs escape the Nine Netherworld, the strength of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect will greatly increase, and our Taiyi Sect will have no chance of recovery."

After Xu Wen’s words, the entire hall fell into a brief silence. The elders’ expressions were heavy, evidently shaken by the Nine Netherworld’s mystery and danger. They knew it was a major decision concerning the Taiyi Sect’s future fate, requiring careful consideration.

Hu Yiming took a deep breath and slowly spoke: "Sect Master, this opportunity must not be missed, but apart from the two Daoist Monarchs, the remaining sword masters and elders of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect are also not easy to deal with!"

Upon hearing these words, Xu Wen’s eyes flashed with fierceness, he couldn’t help but recall the old rivals, Sword Master Feng, Sword Master Chen, and more, besides, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect possesses a sword array that restrains Daoist Monarchs.

Xu Wen nodded slightly, understanding the worries of the elders, he said in a deep voice: "Elder Hu’s words are indeed correct, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect has deep foundations, not something our sect alone can shake easily. But precisely because of this, we need to ally with other forces to jointly deal with this situation."

"Alliance with other forces, Sect Master, are you implying?" Hu Yiming was taken aback, asking with concern.

"The sects in the Northern Domain, such as: the Celestial Frost Sword Sect, the Purple Mist Immortal Sect, and the Thousand Immortals Association, although these sects are not as ancient as the Profound Celestial Sword Sect and Taiyi Sect, their strength cannot be underestimated. And they all harbor dissatisfaction and apprehension toward the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, which has been operating in the Northern Domain for millennia, exerting considerable pressure on these sects."

"If we can unite these sects to jointly oppose the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, they will certainly cooperate, and our chances of winning will greatly increase." Xu Wen looked at Hu Yiming, speaking firmly.

Hu Yiming’s eyes flashed with comprehension, though the sects in the Northern Domain are not as strong as the Profound Celestial Sword Sect and Taiyi Sect, their strength cannot be ignored, especially since they have long-standing grievances with the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.

"Sect Master, your plan is indeed clever. But persuading these sects to ally with us might require some effort." An elder with silver hair expressed his concern.

"Elder Weng, I have already devised a plan." Xu Wen smiled slightly at the elder and continued to explain: "This Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion auction will surely attract these forces, at that time, when several Daoist Soldiers make their appearance, how can these forces not be tempted? When their competition intensifies, I will personally approach the high-level members of each sect, demonstrating the sincerity of our Taiyi Sect and our firm stance against the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, surely able to unite them."

"Sect Master, your proposal is excellent." Hu Yiming nodded in agreement, asking with concern: "But how do we ensure these sects sincerely ally with us rather than forge a temporary cooperation, only to turn against us later?"

Xu Wen smiled slightly, his eyes shimmering with wisdom, and detailed his explanation: "Elder Hu indeed raises a good question,..."

All the elders listened and nodded repeatedly, expressing their approval of Xu Wen’s plan.