Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

Chapter 197 Decision

Li Qingshan glanced at the people around him, understanding what they meant.

But...

"The Xuanming Sect slaughtered the descendants of the Artifact Sect because they were defeated on the battlefield of the Eastern Sea. Killing them is actually an alternative way to retaliate against our Nine Cauldrons Sect. If we turn a blind eye... it would undoubtedly be a resounding slap in the face for our sect," he said solemnly.

"Furthermore, the sect should set an example at this moment! Many people did not return to the Nine Cauldrons Sect back then not because they did not want to, but because we were very weak and unstable at that time... However, we have occasionally received external support over the years, and it is because of this support that we have been able to develop quickly," he added.

After speaking, he glanced at Wu Qingying, "We were able to break through the second generation's Dan refining techniques because Grandmaster Yan Yan traveled thousands of miles from the Immortal Alliance back to the sect. Moreover, the Artifact Refining Hall and the Mystic Formation Hall have also received some support in this regard. Therefore, we cannot dismiss everyone just because of a very few who cannot discern right from wrong."

Huang Tianhao also spoke up at this time, "The Sect Master is right. To attract sufficient talent, our Nine Cauldrons Sect must first have a certain level of strength. Without strength, what will compel others to give up everything and join us? Moreover, the sect is in need of revival and requires support from all quarters. If we can unite everyone, it will greatly assist the rapid development of the sect."

Pausing for a moment, he continued, "Of course, we must carefully screen during this process to avoid harmful elements who would stir up trouble and deceive. We have finally brought the sect to this level. Even if they wish to join, they must show enough sincerity to ensure a mutual commitment. After all, the Nine Cauldrons Sect is not a charity organization."

The various Palace Masters, Domain Masters, and Sub-sect Sect Masters looked at each other when they heard Sect Master Li Qingshan and Great Elder Huang Tianhao speak.

They basically understood the stance of the two.

And...

It was undeniable that their remarks were not without reason.

The Nine Cauldrons Sect needed strong support to flourish.

Compared to them, those descendants of the Artifact Sect who had been exiled had much deeper resources.

Perhaps any one of them could bring a Spiritual Treasure to offer to the sect.

"The sect needs to develop and must therefore display sufficient magnanimity and vision to align with the world," said Murong Hui, the Master of the Heavenly Palace Hall.

"The current Nine Cauldrons Sect indeed stands united, and we understand that nothing can stand in our way when we are united. However, in today's world, it is generally recognized that Cangwu will ultimately unify, leaving us little time. Thus, we should unite as many as we can to strengthen ourselves and face the increasingly severe situations, instead of isolating ourselves and focusing solely on internal development," he said.

The successive statements from several individuals made some of the Palace Masters who held opposing views look at each other.

After a while, He Xifeng finally said, "I do understand that if they could return to the Nine Cauldrons Sect, it would greatly facilitate the development of the sect, but I fear that we might end up raising a group of ingrates. The so-called leopard cannot change its spots, and if they stir up trouble and vie for power within the sect, causing turmoil, wouldn't that hinder the development of our sect?"

"Heh heh."

Huang Tianhao smiled lightly, "Since we are planning to have them over, we have naturally considered this situation. We will establish a complete monitoring system. We welcome talented individuals with open arms, but for those schemers with ulterior motives... this old man isn't too old to wield a sword!"

His calm demeanor carried a hint of cold indifference, "The current Nine Cauldrons Sect is the rightful authority on this land, and the treasures and techniques they carry should belong to our Nine Cauldrons Sect. So, even if we really had to kill them all, it should only be done by our Nine Cauldrons Sect. They carry goods and techniques that should stay within the Nine Cauldrons Sect! How dare the Xuanming Sect presume to take our place? What are they anyways?"

Liang Qiu and others felt a surge in their hearts upon hearing the Great Elder's words.

That's right.

The wealth that these people carried away from the Artifact Sect after fleeing should ultimately return to the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

Who gave the Xuanming Sect such rights!?

"The Great Elder has said it well, so let me share my true thoughts," Li Qingshan started.

"Since we have established the Nine Cauldrons Sect on the land of the Artifact Sect, we naturally should take some responsibility. For any cultivator, survival is the foremost priority. We cannot expect everyone to be like you, willing to sacrifice everything for the development of the sect, but at least, we can give them a choice... to let them know they are not people without a home."

He continued slowly, "When they are truly in danger, there will still be someone who will stand up to protect their personal safety and defend their right to survive."

This statement made everyone fall silent.

Survival.

In the face of this goal, indeed, many things had to take a back seat.

"Then let's send troops," said Lou Yuyu.

"It's not about anything else, but to show the world that the Nine Cauldrons Sect has the capacity to protect its people. Anyone who dares to insult our people outside the sect... even those associated with our sect will face the fierce retribution of the Nine Cauldrons Sect!"

People nodded upon hearing this.

Even though some disagreed with the notion of "responsibility," the Xuanming Sect's indulgence in allowing their disciples to slaughter the descendants of the Artifact Sect was indeed a slap in the face to the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

These people...

Usually, dealing with the Xuanming Sect was one thing.

But staging such an act just after being defeated by the Nine Cauldrons Sect, who are they trying to show?

"Then let's fight!"

Liang Qiuault, who was in charge of logistics and material deployment, said, "The Xuanming Sect, nothing but dry bones in a grave, since we were able to eliminate their main force at the Eastern Sea Archipelago, we can march to their homeland and make them understand the consequences of trying to mess with the Nine Cauldrons Sect in our presence."

"Leave it to me."

Lou Yuyu, the Vice Hall Master of the Campaign Hall but effectively overseeing the entire hall, spoke, "With two of our elite battle courtyards positioned in the Eastern Sea, Shen Qinglian's Qingfeng Courtyard, and… my Divine Might Courtyard... let me lead the Divine Might Courtyard to make a trip to the Xuanming Sect and rescue these colleagues who are in dire straits."

"Although the Xuanming Sect suffered heavy losses in the East Sea Archipelago, they still have seven to eight hundred capable sword cultivators, technique cultivators, and divine cultivators. Moreover... once we penetrate deeper into the Xuanming Sect, we will face a large number of body cultivators and formations protecting each city."

Sect Master Li Qingshan said, "The situation is different, let's have the Qingfeng Courtyard go with you to ensure absolute safety."

"If Qingfeng Courtyard also leaves, how will the situation in the Eastern Sea be maintained? The Great Sun Sword Sect is already eyeing us covetously. Once Qingfeng Courtyard leaves, the Great Sun Sword Sect will surely take action."

Lou Yuyu frowned and said.

"Leaving behind a Qingfeng Courtyard might not deter the Great Sun Sword Sect either. If we are not careful, we might fail to protect both ends."

Li Qingshan smiled and said, "I will have the Sword Execution Courtyard stationed in the Eastern Sea."

"The Sword Execution Courtyard..."

This was indeed the first battle courtyard of the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

It was composed entirely of great cultivators of the third rank and above.

And it possessed the best equipment.

Of course, the Qingfeng Courtyard, under the leadership of Shen Qinglian, had recently been equipped with a large number of Purple Cloud 15 improved flying swords, and their combat power had caught up, but this did not affect the deterrent power of the Sword Execution Courtyard.

"The Sword Execution Courtyard is tasked with guarding the Main Sect and is responsible for rushing to aid the Jiulong Institute in the Hundred Thousand Mountains at critical moments..."

"Recently, the Brahma Heavenly Kingdom in the Hundred Thousand Mountains seems quite quiet. If something happens, we won't be completely unprepared."

Li Qingshan explained, "The key point is, only the Sword Execution Courtyard can truly deter the Great Sun Sword Sect once both the Divine Might Academy and Qingfeng Courtyard leave."

To deter the Great Sun Sword Sect...

One elite battle courtyard is simply not enough.

"Moreover, don't we still have Alkaid, the Hall Master of the Sea Fortification Courtyard in the Nine Heavens Domain? Although the Sea Fortification Courtyard is not as elite as the Sword Execution, Qingfeng, Divine Might, and Jiulong, relying on Alkaid's capabilities, the combat power it can exert shouldn't be much worse than these four courtyards."

Li Qingshan added with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Lou Yuyu finally came to a realization.

Right, there is the Sea Fortification Courtyard in the Nine Heavens Domain.

Even though it is not one of the four major elite battle courtyards, it still lies between an elite battle courtyard and a main force courtyard.

"So, we will have to trouble the Sect Master and Hall Master Alkaid on this matter."

Lou Yuyu turned to Alkaid and said.

Alkaid slightly nodded.

There was a significant difference in levels between the main force courtyard and the elite battle courtyard.

It's not that they lacked combat ability, but...

A major battle would surely lead to losses.

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And these individuals could fill roles in elite battle courtyards in the future. Losing them before they reach their peak would be too regrettable.

So, unless in a truly critical moment, any sect's main force courtyard or standard stationed battle courtyard would not be easily deployed.

As a consensus was reached among everyone, Li Qingshan started to have the External Propaganda Hall create momentum within the sect.

He also prepared Zhou Lijian to make statements.

The rest...

Including Alkaid, had to shift focus slightly from the Purple Cloud Courtyard to the Sea Fortification Courtyard, increasing training intensity to face any potential crisis.

Although the Sword Execution Courtyard would be at the forefront, the Great Sun Sword Sect was different from the Xuanming Sect, with much stronger overall strength. In such circumstances, Alkaid could not afford to be careless.

...

As the External Propaganda Hall exerted its influence, the brutal acts of the Xuanming Sect gradually began to spread in the Void Divine Realm and even in the Cangwu Great World.

The Xuanming Sect merely announced the incident as a civil dispute and detained many law-enforcing cultivators, dominating the public opinion.

But...

These acts were only meant to maintain the image of the Xuanming Sect in the Void Divine Realm; they continued doing whatever they were doing nonetheless.

Three days later.

As the Sword Execution Courtyard arrived in the Nine Heavens Domain, the External Propaganda Hall finally publicly declared that to protect the personal and property safety of the Nine Cauldrons Sect's disciples within the Xuanming Sect, the Nine Cauldrons Sect would dispatch the Qingfeng Courtyard, the Divine Might Academy, carrying ten large flying boats into the Xuanming Sect, to evacuate their disciples and property.