"It has been over ten years since I’ve separated from Cen Zijin.
I wonder how she is doing in Yaochi Palace? What level of cultivation has she reached now?"
Entering the cave mansion, Chu Ning thought about the various matters of the Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands. Coupled with the lack of rest in recent days, he slowly drifted off to sleep.
He awoke feeling refreshed.
Upon exiting the cave mansion, he discovered that the number of fellow cultivators at this peak had increased considerably.
It turned out Elder Luo from Golden Yuan Peak had brought so disciples to aid them.
There were nearly a hundred cultivators above the Foundation Establishnt level from the Jiuhua Sect gathered here.
After two consecutive days passed uneventfully like this,
Chu Ning, Shang Xiaohan, and other Foundation Establishnt cultivators were assigned to patrol outside in turns.
The area Jiuhua Sect was responsible for covered a radius of a hundred miles, with the actual border with the Demon Alliance spanning about thirty miles, not particularly large in scope.
Other sects handled the borders with the Demon Alliance in other areas.
The thirty-mile boundary had many Foundation Establishnt cultivators patrolling, while Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators from the Cloud Peak Alliance were stationed at the rear.
Thinking about it, the Demon Alliance folks would not recklessly intrude.
During this period, Chu Ning also encountered many acquaintances from the sect, including Lu Jiakang, Yuan Rongzhang, Cui Rongrong, and even Wang Ping had arrived.
On this day, when Chu Ning and others were preparing to go on patrol, Tang Xuan, who hurried back from outside, stopped them.
As soon as Tang Xuan spoke, he brought incredibly shocking news to everyone.
"After discussion among the three parties, the Cloud Peak Alliance, Celestial Extre Alliance, and the Demon Alliance have decided to withdraw all Nascent Soul cultivators from the Hong Lake Entrance.
Golden Core cultivators can continue to oversee but cannot participate in the actual territorial battles."
"Master Uncle, why is this?"
Before Chu Ning could speak, Fu Lihong asked first.
Everyone else looked at Tang Xuan in confusion.
This Supre Elder of the Jiuhua Sect spoke slowly:
"The main concern is that too many Nascent Soul cultivators might fall at this stage, leading to a large-scale conflict.
It will take quite so ti for the Spirit Realm to form, and other alliances on the Western Alliance Continent have already heard news.
Of course, they wish to have a share, but our stance is firm: this place is solely for the three parties to divide, with no other forces allowed.
However, if Nascent Soul cultivators get involved under these circumstances,
if a full-blown battle erupts causing too many Nascent Soul casualties, it would open opportunities for other forces."
Upon hearing this, everyone roughly understood the situation.
The restriction on Golden Core cultivators likely stems from the sa reason.
Sure enough, in the next mont, Tang Xuan continued:
"The sa applies to Golden Core cultivators. Based on our assessnts, the power of this Spirit Seed is quite high. Once the Spirit Realm forms, its stability will be relatively strong.
However, if Nascent Soul cultivators can’t enter, then Golden Core cultivators from each alliance and sect are likely to be the main force entering the Spirit Realm.
Therefore, none of the three sides want too many Golden Core cultivators to fall in battle."
The three Golden Core Elders exchanged looks, then turned their gazes to Chu Ning and the other Foundation Establishnt cultivators.
Thus, the task of contesting this territory fell to the Foundation Establishnt cultivators.
At this mont, Tang Xuan continued:
"Each major sect has sent ssages back to their sects to quickly summon the necessary array masters and prepare to set up arrays at the edges of their controlled areas.
In this way, without the intervention of Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators, the likelihood of Foundation Establishnt cultivators breaking through decreases.
The territorial ranges would therefore be relatively fixed.
However, considering that each sect’s array masters need to prepare the relevant array formation tools, the earliest they can arrive is likely tomorrow."
With that said, Tang Xuan’s expression turned more solemn.
"So in the next half day and tonight, it will be the most crucial ti for each faction to vie for control!"
Chu Ning and the others naturally understood the implication of this statent, which also ant that this ti was when they would most likely face assaults from Demon Alliance cultivators.
In fact, from this mont on, the danger was already imminent.
Gong Yuyuan spoke at this mont:
"Since that is the case, we should deploy all our Foundation Establishnt cultivators. At all costs, we must hold on for at least this half day."
Tang Yu nodded, "That was exactly my intention!"
"Today, during discussions, the Nascent Soul cultivators of the alliance unanimously agreed.
The contribution made during this territory battle will determine the number of sect entries and the allocation of resources when the Spirit Realm opens.
Each opening of the Spirit Realm has always helped so sects or cultivators to rise.
We cannot miss this opportunity."
As he spoke, Tang Yu’s gaze fell on Chu Ning and the other Foundation Establishnt cultivators.
"Thus, whether or not the sect can seize this opportunity depends on you."
The people of Jiuhua Sect always prioritized sect honor. Before Tang Yu and the others could continue, the Foundation Establishnt cultivators behind Chu Ning had already begun shouting.
"We will definitely hold this territory!"
"As long as we stand, the Demon Alliance mbers will not advance half a step into the territory controlled by Jiuhua Sect."
...
Even Shang Xiaohan, Cui Rongrong, and other female cultivators wore expressions of resolute determination.
Contrarily, Chu Ning appeared relatively calm at this mont.
As the Nascent Soul cultivator and Supre Elder, Tang Yu’s gaze then shifted to Chu Ning, a serious expression on his face as he spoke solemnly:
"Chu Ning, there’s sothing I would like to ask of you."
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