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Chapter 198 Going to Battle

Void Divine Realm.

The voice of Zhou Lijian, the Vice Hall Master of the External Propaganda Hall, echoed continuously.

"The internal conflict within the Xuanming Sect is escalating, and the chaos caused by the mismanagement within the sect has posed a serious risk to the members of the Nine Cauldrons Sect. Adhering to articles 44 and 46 of the Cangwu Alliance diplomatic relations agreement, we formally dispatched ten large flying boats into the Xuanming Sect to evacuate our disciples and assets. This action is not directed against any individual or power; it is solely to ensure the safety of our disciples' persons and properties outside our territory..."

Three hours earlier, the External Propaganda Hall had announced that a press conference in the Void Divine Realm would be convened regarding the turmoil within the Xuanming Sect. Countless people had been waiting in front of this column, awaiting the final decision from the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

For three days, under the deliberate publicity of the External Propaganda Hall, every member of the Nine Cauldrons Sect was filled with righteous indignation.

Although many critiqued the descendants of the Artifact Sect for not returning to the Nine Cauldrons Sect after its establishment, this did not affect their empathy and solidarity.

Especially when they saw the beastly acts committed by many within the Xuanming Sect against the descendants of the Artifact Sect, the abhorrence toward the actions of the Xuanming Sect reached its peak within the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

Many academic institutions even spontaneously organized rallies and demonstrations, protesting against the Xuanming Sect's inhumane acts.

These news items, relayed by relevant individuals to the portals of the Void Divine Realm, attracted more people to learn the truth of the events.

Under these circumstances, when this prominent figure announced the final decision of the Nine Cauldrons Sect, all those gathered in front of the column could not help but cheer.

The attention to this press conference was not only from inside the Nine Cauldrons Sect but also representatives from nearby sects.

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Immediately, someone stood up, "Hall Master Zhou, was this act approved by the Xuanming Sect? If not, does it involve infringing on the sovereignty of other sects?"

"According to Article 41 of the Cangwu Alliance diplomatic relations agreement, our sect members have the right to protect the safety of its members if they are persecuted within that sect. If the sect no longer possesses the ability to fulfill this duty, we are entitled to intervene and evacuate our members. Currently, the Xuanming Sect is unable to control the internal situation within the sect, thus always failing to ensure the safety of our members. Based on this regulation, our forthcoming actions are both legal and legitimate, and do not infringe upon the sovereignty of any sect," Zhou Lijian responded clearly.

"Objection! Our Xuanming Sect is fully capable of maintaining stability within the sect. Your sect's action is entirely an overreach and even a provocation towards our Xuanming Sect..."

Immediately, another person stood up.

From their statements, it was clear that this was a member of the Xuanming Sect.

"We have no intention of initiating a dispute with the Xuanming Sect. During this period, we have made no less than ten requests to your sect for the protection of our sect's members. However... according to facts provided from various sources, the Xuanming Sect is evidently unable to maintain internal security within your sect. Therefore, we have to take action ourselves," Zhou Lijian responded calmly.

"Such missions to other sects need to be discussed and approved after a vote at the Cangwu Alliance Conference. Is your sect bypassing the Cangwu Alliance by using the evacuation as a pretext for an aggression?" another person questioned.

Zhou Lijian recognized him at a glance.

It was a person from the Great Sun Sword Sect.

"Some situations are more urgent than others. We are going to rescue our sect members. According to Article 47 of the Cangwu Alliance diplomatic relations emergency response act, when the situation is extremely dangerous, the sect affected has the right to act first to ensure the safety of its members, then report back to the Cangwu Assembly, providing evidence to ensure the legality of their actions," the Vice Hall Master of the External Propaganda Hall responded methodically. "In recent times, the slaughter incidents at the Xuanming Sect have exceeded ten thousand cases. We in the Nine Cauldrons Sect unanimously believe that it has become necessary to initiate the Emergency Response Act 47."

While Zhou Lijian and the representatives of the various sects were engaged in a verbal duel, over two hundred thirty members from the Qingfeng and Divine Might Battle Courtyards of the Nine Cauldrons Sect had already traversed the void, guarding ten large flying boats heading straight for the Xuanming Sect.

The speed of the flying boats was not fast, being only three to ten times the speed of sound.

At this time, the ten ships from the Nine Cauldrons Sect even belonged to the medium to large flying boats of a length of 2.4 kilometers, each capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people.

The flight speed of such enormous objects naturally couldn't be very fast, only able to maintain a stable flight at three times the speed of sound.

This significantly delayed the travel time of the two Battle Courtyards.

They could only cover a hundred thousand kilometers a day.

With the Nine Cauldrons Sect and the Xuanming Sect being three hundred thousand kilometers apart, this journey would take them three days.

The consumption of spirit stones during this period naturally amounted to tens of thousands.

Additionally, these three days…

also gave the Xuanming Sect ample opportunity to prepare.

The Sect Master of the Xuanming Sect, Song You, immediately convened a meeting within the sect, determined to give the Nine Cauldrons Sect a tough time.

After the battle at the East Sea Archipelago, they lost over three hundred Great Cultivators; this confrontation had to be addressed.

The defeat at Eastern Sea was blamed on the Heavenly Palace Cultivators of the Nine Cauldrons Sect, but this battle would erupt on the home turf of the Xuanming Sect.

The homeland was fortified with various strengthening and enhancing formations.

Relying on the enhancement from the Primordial Spirit Formations, the Heavenly Palace Cultivators of the Nine Cauldrons Sect, no matter how capable, could at most ensure normal communications; dreaming of suppressing the communications of the Xuanming Sect was out of the question.

Besides actively preparing for battle, the Xuanming Sect was also exhausting all efforts diplomatically.

The Limitless Star Palace was temporarily unreliable, but the Great Sun Sword Sect, Dayue Dynasty, Ancient Immortal Sect, and Star Sea Sect were still dependable allies.

Accompanied by Sect Master Song's humble visit to Chi Songzi, the Vice Hall Master of the Campaign Hall and Minister of East Sea Archipelago Affairs from the Great Sun Sword Sect, and after promising unknown benefits, the Great Sun Sword Sect quickly sprang into action.

Once the Great Sun Sword Sect moved, the Dayue Dynasty, Ancient Immortal Sect, and Star Sea Sect also started to mobilize.

Of course, compared to the major actions of the Great Sun Sword Sect, these forces were merely transferring troops and commanders within their controlled territories.

They dared not even speak harshly, let alone invade the maritime territory of the Nine Cauldrons Sect. Not having cleared the details of the fall of the over three hundred Great Cultivators of the Xuanming Sect, they were cautious not to repeat the mistakes of the Xuanming Sect.

It was enough to wave flags and shout from the rear. The real probing...

would be left to the Great Sun Sword Sect.

In this situation, the Great Sun Sword Sect dispatched a Battle Courtyard code-named "Divine Fire" from Liuli Island under the pretense of patrolling for maritime safety, encroaching upon the control area of the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

Upon receiving the news, Li Qingshan immediately ordered the Sword Execution Courtyard to monitor them.

He also gave a clear command: should any of the Great Cultivators from the Great Sun Sword Sect's Battle Courtyard make a move, the Sword Execution Courtyard was permitted to counterattack at once.

However, less than one hour after the Sword Execution Courtyard had departed,

Another movement was reported by the cultivators of the Heavenly Palace.

The Spring Rain-class Celestial Warship ascended, closely following the Divine Fire Court.

...

Within the Void Divine Realm,

Hall Master Murong Hui spoke with a solemn expression: "The Great Sun Sword Sect has deployed two elite Battle Courtyards named Divine Fire and Shenfeng in the Eastern Sea, besides four main Battle Courtyards stationed elsewhere. Ignoring those responsible for garrison duty for now, the key is that the force they've mobilized already, Divine Fire and Shenfeng, can be considered elite, yet they evidently fall short in comparison to the Spring Rain and Vajra, two Celestial Warships."

He waved his hand lightly in the air.

Soon, the holographic projections of six warships emerged.

"The entire Great Sun Sword Sect has six Celestial Warships, eight elite Battle Courtyards, and thirteen main Battle Courtyards, not to mention several dozen standard garrison Battle Courtyards. These forces, part of them stationed in the homeland and part in the Stormy Sea, with the remaining third centered around the East Sea Archipelago. Among them, the Spring Rain class belongs to the second generation of Celestial Warships, slightly weaker in combat capability, but if you add one Divine Fire Court… even the Sword Execution Courtyard doesn't have an absolute certainty that they can confront it."

Murong Hui said, pausing in his speech, "The most important aspect of a Celestial Warship isn't their firepower, but their ability to act like a mobile fortress, providing sufficient space for cultivators to rest."

He explained this to Alkaid.

"When two closely matched Battle Courtyards battle to the death, the moment one finds itself at a disadvantage, it can immediately withdraw to a safe place for recuperation and restoration, whereas the other must remain vigilant and guard against any impending crises... Just by enduring several days of struggle without any rest, the weary Battle Courtyard will eventually falter and will have to either retreat or get gradually worn down by the opponent until their strength is reduced by three to four-tenths or even five to six-tenths..."

"Sect Master, perhaps I should pull our people back,"

Lou Yuyu suggested.

"The Great Sun Sword Sect wants us to pull back; that's precisely their goal along with that of the Xuanming Sect,"

Li Qingshan said calmly, turning towards Alkaid, "The upcoming battle, I must entrust to you."

The others thought that this great war would depend on Alkaid's Sea Fortification Courtyard, but Alkaid knew exactly what he meant.

"I understand, but..."

Alkaid looked at Li Qingshan: "Perhaps, the Sword Execution Courtyard should confront the Great Sun Sword Sect's Divine Fire Court, and leave the Spring Rain to me to contain?"

Li Qingshan was momentarily startled.

"Not possible."

Xu Quexing, keenly aware of what was at stake, couldn't help saying, "Only the Sword Execution Courtyard can match a Celestial Warship. If we change to Qingfeng Courtyard or Divine Might Academy, I fear they might not even be able to contend with this warship, and your Sea Fortification Courtyard's capabilities are still less than Qingfeng and Divine Might… Facing the Spring Rain would be like a lamb entering a tiger's den."

However, Li Qingshan did not accept Xu Quexing's argument. Instead, observing Alkaid's expression and pondering for a moment, he asked, "Are you confident?"

"To say I could crush the Spring Rain might be presumptuous, but, holding them off would be no issue."

Alkaid responded, "With me holding off the Spring Rain, the Sword Execution Courtyard should be able to crush the Divine Fire Court, right? By the time you, Sect Master, have claimed victory, it won't be too late to come assist me."

"Good!"

Li Qingshan nodded vigorously.

He was well aware that Alkaid, the "Dharma Phase Cultivator", could truly unleash combative force far beyond his expectations.

Possibly...

The Sea Fortification Courtyard might ultimately demonstrate capabilities stronger than those of his own led Sword Execution Courtyard.

"Then, the Spring Rain is entrusted to you. I will quickly settle the match with the Divine Fire Court,"

Li Qingshan said.

"Sect Master!?"

Xu Quexing, Gao Shenghan, and others were somewhat alarmed.

Allowing someone as talented as Alkaid to enter the battlefield was already being done out of necessity, yet now, they were letting him directly face a Celestial Warship?

Sect Master, what a blunder.

"You need to have faith in Alkaid,"

Li Qingshan smiled, "Don't forget, during the counterattack of Dragon Majestic City commanded by Hall Master Alkaid, even the Celestial Warships of Limitless Star Palace were repelled. Is the Spring Rain more advanced than those of Limitless Star Palace?."

Hearing his confident words, the others exchanged glances and reluctantly accepted the decision.

"Safety first; the Eastern Sea can be lost, but you must remain unharmed,"

Xu Quexing solemnly advised.

"Rest assured, I am well aware,"

Alkaid smiled slightly.

Having served as the Chief of the Sea Fortification Courtyard for so long and having trained an entire year...

It was time to put the true capabilities of the Sea Fortification Courtyard to the test.