CHAPTER 772: CONFRONTATION

With the Yellow Lotus Main Altar at the core of the Yellow Lotus Sect, numerous cultivation forces from the Jiuqu League have gathered countless cultivators here, establishing a solid defensive line.

Opposite the Yellow Lotus Main Altar, there is the military camp of the Dali Dynasty.

Initially, only a vanguard army arrived here, using various materials brought with the army to summon laborers and set up formations, constructing various buildings.

As more and more armies of the Dali Dynasty arrived subsequently, the camp expanded in all directions, occupying a larger and larger area, and stationed more elite soldiers.

Currently, both sides are in a confrontation and need time to gather forces and accumulate strength.

The Dali Dynasty has occupied a vast territory in the southern part of the Jiuqu League and needs to deploy troops to guard various strategic points and important resources.

Among the cultivators, there are many unruly individuals who, in the face of the powerful invasion of the Dali Dynasty, are not willing to simply retreat without a fight.

Some are reckless and stubborn, refusing to yield and insisting on blocking the Dali Dynasty's path.

Moreover, in the chaotic southern region, a large group of desperados takes advantage of the situation, plundering and looting everywhere.

Wealth and power stir people's hearts, and many cultivation forces are busy escaping, abandoning their sects, spirit fields, and mines.

The various cultivators who used to fight over even the tiniest bit of resources are not willing to let go of such a huge opportunity.

As long as there is enough profit, they are willing to overcome any difficulties, risk their lives, and even dare to snatch resources from the hands of the Dali Dynasty.

The cultivators act like locusts, plundering and looting everything in sight.

The Dali Dynasty has expended a great deal of effort, carefully planning in advance to occupy the southern region of the Jiuqu League.

The Dali Dynasty didn't come here to cause chaos and make a quick profit. Instead, they treated this place as their own territory, prepared for long-term management.

Everything on this land, including spirit veins, spirit fields, and mineral resources, belongs to the Dali Dynasty.

To deal with those vultures trying to seize their resources, the Dali Dynasty employed the most severe measures.

In addition to dispatching troops to eliminate them, the Dali Dynasty also mobilized surrendered cultivators to maintain order in various territories and ensure the resources remained intact.

Since there were quite a few traitors within the Jiuqu League's southern forces, the Dali Dynasty easily organized maintenance groups in different areas, rapidly restoring normal order.

However, as a result, the concentrated movement of Dali Dynasty's troops inevitably faced some obstacles.

Furthermore, the Dali Dynasty's large army had traveled a long distance and would need to rest and regroup upon entering the Jiuqu League.

When Meng Zhang arrived at the Yellow Lotus Main Altar, the Dali Dynasty's army had not yet completed its full assembly.

As the local host, the Jade Sword Sect had the advantage of having favorable terrain and making it easier to gather various cultivators.

However, even though they had gathered considerable strength, the Jade Sword Sect did not rush to launch an attack.

The Dali Dynasty was clearly more powerful, with strict military laws and strong defensive capabilities in the camp.

Even the Sword Cultivators, who were always eager to attack, wouldn't take the initiative to attack the Dali Dynasty's army camp.

Of course, the two sides in the confrontation could not remain idle or maintain peace indefinitely.

The patrol teams sent out by both sides and the scouting squads sent behind enemy lines had long engaged in fierce conflicts, starting bloody and intense skirmishes. 𝖗𝘈Ｎ𝐎฿Е𝘴

As the current leader of the Jiuqu League, the Jade Sword Sect did not treat other cultivation forces as mere cannon fodder, letting their cultivators consume themselves at the front while their own cultivators waited at the back.

The Jade Sword Sect was a responsible major sect and did not shy away from various challenges.

The Sword Cultivators of the Jade Sword Sect formed various teams and were active on the frontline. They took the lead in leading the teams of cultivators from other major cultivation forces to actively engage in deadly confrontations with the Dali Dynasty's teams of cultivators.

After this period of small-scale skirmishes, both sides suffered heavy casualties.

At least for now, the Jade Sword Sect has not shown any signs of decline. Instead, they have maintained high spirits, actively seeking battle, and pressing forward enthusiastically.

Meng Zhang rushed to the Yellow Lotus Main Altar from the rear and encountered two clashes between teams of cultivators from both sides near the Yellow Lotus Main Altar. Although they were just Foundation Building stage cultivators fighting, the intensity of the battles left a deep impression on the experienced Meng Zhang.

Meng Zhang casually killed the Dali Dynasty's cultivator team, then continued to move forward.

When he arrived in the area of the Yellow Lotus Main Altar, he encountered several patrol teams of cultivators.

Among the forces within the Jade Sword Sect's camp, the Taiyi Sect still held some reputation. After Meng Zhang reported his identity as the Taiyi Sect's Sect Master, he was easily allowed inside.

Of course, the Yellow Lotus Main Altar was also situated above a Third Rank spirit vein, and the entire Main Altar was protected by a Third Rank mountain protection great formation.

The Yellow Lotus Main Altar was the defense core envisioned by the Jade Sword Sect's Sect Master, Jade Sword True Monarch. Relying solely on a Third Rank protective great formation would not be enough in battles involving Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.

Upon the arrival of the Jiuqu League reinforcements led by the Jade Sword Sect, there were experts skilled in formations who began modifying the original mountain protection great formation to strengthen its defenses.

When Meng Zhang arrived outside the newly modified great formation, before he could announce his presence, an old acquaintance flew out from the formation.

Elder Beast Fury, who had arrived here first, seemed to have thoroughly understood the situation. He skillfully guided Meng Zhang forward and warmly engaged in conversation with him.

Through Elder Beast Fury's proactive introduction, Meng Zhang gained a general understanding of the situation here.

The Jade Sword Sect had made a tremendous recruitment effort this time. In the face of the life-and-death crisis in the Jiuqu League, they no longer cared about the foundations of other major cultivation forces.

Not only were all the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from the north of the Jiuqu League recruited here, but most of the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs who had escaped from the south were also left here.

The next step was to continue recruiting disciples from other major cultivation forces and squeeze out all their potential.

Before setting off, Meng Zhang had received the latest recruitment order from the Jade Sword Sect.

Not only were the cultivators of Taiyi Sect and the Hanhai Alliance recruited in large numbers, even those from Taiyi Sect who were originally responsible for transporting various supplies and maintaining order in the rear were also mostly recruited to the frontline.

As the Sect Master, Meng Zhang flew faster and arrived first. Behind him, there was a continuous stream of cultivators from Taiyi Sect and the Hanhai Alliance, all hurrying to catch up.

Upon entering the Yellow Lotus Main Altar, Meng Zhang noticed that most of the Yellow Lotus Sect cultivators he encountered along the way were dressed in mourning attire, wearing white clothes and robes, which surprised him.

Elder Beast Fury took the initiative to explain when he saw this.

Xu Haoran True Monarch of the Yellow Lotus Sect had died recently during meditation due to mental exhaustion and overexertion. His oil had run out, and his lamp had withered.

Xu Haoran True Monarch's life was already near its end, but he persisted due to the drastic changes in the situation. His remaining life force was quickly depleted, leading to his death during meditation ahead of the expected time.

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