Chapter 823: 403: Attack on Purple Blood Valley
Chapter 823: Chapter 403: Attack on Purple Blood Valley
The atmosphere of war between Sky Cloud Region and True Fire Domain had brewed to an extreme over the past few months, with the bordering lands of both sides almost becoming a battlefield.
Above the eastern territory of Nine Li Mansion, countless streaks of light soared across the sky daily, with overwhelming combat intent surging toward the heavens from time to time.
In such a place where war could erupt at any moment, powerful battles breaking out were a very common occurrence.
To some extent, the current war was still at a preliminary probing stage, mainly involving skirmishes between the Heavenly Human Realm, Unity Realm, and True Spirit Realm.
Those of the Entering Saint Realm remained aloof from the conflict and seldom took part in the war.
As for the World Master Realm experts, they appeared on the battlefield from time to time, exhibited a few moves, and were primarily acting as a deterrent force.
Whether it was Heaven’s Glory Palace or Purple Blood Valley, they were only average first-rate forces, and their World Master Realm experts adhered to the principle of avoiding action if possible.
The last time they took action was to coordinate with True Word Temple’s Wei Chijun in a sneak attack on the Li Mountain Sect’s stronghold.
But the outcome was far from ideal, not only failing to succeed but also losing numerous strong combatants.
The only consolation was that they had dragged the Li Mountain Sect’s Patriarch to his end from old age.
However, the arrival of reinforcements from Green Flame Palace cast doubts on the battle for Nine Li Mansion.
In Earth Fire City, within a grand hall, senior officials from True Word Temple, Heaven’s Glory Palace, and Purple Blood Valley had all gathered.
In front of everyone, Mysterious Light flickered over a vast map, which marked the territories and resource points of Nine Li Mansion with remarkable clarity.
“The majority of our forces from Heaven’s Glory Palace have already been mobilized, and our subordinate forces are also rallying their power,” the Heaven’s Glory Palace World Master stated, looking at the complex map before him.
“All main forces and subordinate forces from Purple Blood Valley will arrive within the morrow,” declared the World Master from Purple Blood Valley also gazing intently at the map.
Wei Chijun’s eyes flickered with cold light, “Very well, let’s commence full-scale war tomorrow, and we must seize Nine Li Mansion in one fell swoop.”
“With the support from Green Flame Palace already here, I fear our chances of victory are slim,” voiced another World Master in the hall with some concern.
Wei Chijun chuckled, “Leave Green Flame Palace to me and True Word Temple to handle—you all focus on combating Li Mountain Sect and the forces of Nine Li Mansion.”
The recent attempt to raid Li Mountain Sect’s lair might have failed, but it thoroughly exposed the reality behind Green Flame Palace’s supporting force.
Wei Chijun’s reassurance dispelled the previous World Master’s concerns completely; as long as they weren’t facing Green Flame Palace directly, neither Heaven’s Glory Palace nor Purple Blood Valley feared Li Mountain Sect.
The reason they had not fully seized Nine Li Mansion was that both sects had yet to fully deploy their subordinate forces.
Li Mountain Sect might have profound resources, but against a full-scale assault from two forces no weaker than itself, they couldn’t last long.
Soon, the entirety of Nine Li Mansion and all its resources would become their prize.
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Maple Leaf City, at the current council hall, strong figures from various Nine Li Mansion forces, led by Li Mountain Sect, had assembled to discuss important matters.
Of course, this was Li Mountain Sect’s monologue; other forces’ experts had no right to speak at this conference.
Presiding over the meeting was Li Mountain Sect’s Sect Leader Tuoba Feng, a powerful World Master whose reputation was significant in both the Green Flame Domain and the neighboring domains.
Previously, in the battle among World Masters, he held his ground against two World Masters from Heaven’s Glory Palace, with no clear winner emerging.
As for the two middle-aged individuals sitting to his left and right, they were the Vice Sect Leaders of Li Mountain Sect, also World Master Realm experts of nearly equal strength.
“According to the information received, the siege on our sect has been lifted, and it won’t take long for the reinforcements from Green Flame Palace to arrive.”
“But even with Green Flame Palace’s assistance, I’m afraid it will come after the opponents’ reinforcements.”
“Even if the support arrives on time, it will only lead to a stalemate,” one of the Vice Sect Leaders commented.
Tuoba Feng eyed the map enshrouded in Mysterious Light, his voice icy, “To break the deadlock, we must not continue on the defensive; we must choose to strike first.”
“But with our strength, we are no match for Heaven’s Glory Palace, Purple Blood Valley, or True Word Temple!” Vice Sect Leader Shang Chen objected with a frown.
“Now that all of Nine Li Mansion’s forces have gathered and the support from Heaven’s Glory Palace and Purple Blood Valley can’t arrive immediately, we need to capitalize on this timing difference. Before they can rally all their forces, we must deal them a heavy blow,” Tuoba Feng said while looking at the intricate map, his intent to kill undeniable.
Another Vice Sect Leader, Shi Xiuren, appeared puzzled, “Even if their support hasn’t arrived, our current strength is still no match for them!”
“I never said we should go to full-scale war with Heaven’s Glory Palace, Purple Blood Valley, and True Word Temple,” Tuoba Feng confidently interjected.
“Are you suggesting that…” Shang Chen’s eyes suddenly lit up, as he already had an inkling of the other’s plan.
Tuoba Feng nodded slightly, “Heaven’s Glory Palace, Purple Blood Valley, and True Word Temple are situated in three different locations, making it difficult for them to support each other. If we concentrate our forces and randomly attack one, crippling it, we can gain the upper hand in the subsequent confrontation.”
“Such a major move will surely be noticed quickly by the other two,” Shi Xiuren observed, studying the map.
Tuoba Feng dismissed the concern offhandedly, “It doesn’t really matter if they notice. All we need is to cripple them in a short time. By the time the other two react and send troops to support, we will have already retreated.”