Chapter 1172: Chapter 725: Hidden Motives, Turbulent Undercurrents, Making the Unreal Real

Seeing that bamboo-like Flying Boat, everyone’s hearts felt a chill.

Especially the disciples of the Black and White Temple, Netherworld Palace, and Pavilion of the Enchanting Immortal, who all showed signs of apprehension.

The Kongming Sect, likewise, is an extremely powerful sect, with foundations not inferior to their own sects.

More importantly, this sect prides itself on being Righteous, vehemently opposing evil, likes to meddle in others’ affairs, and doesn’t get along with them at all.

Sure enough, once the people from Kongming Sect arrived and saw Hei Ming and others from the Evil Path, their faces displayed an expression of disgust.

The lady in the pale blue attire, exuding a cold demeanor, didn’t even glance at Hei Ming and the others, steering the Flying Boat to the side of the Sky-breaking Sword Sect’s Flying Boat.

"Brother Yu Jian, Qing Xi extends her regards."

The lady in blue gracefully bowed to the young man in white.

"Sister Qing Xi, it’s been a long time, I didn’t expect you to be leading the team from Kongming Sect this time."

The young man in white, none other than Yu Jian, displayed a gentle smile.

"I did anticipate that the Sky-breaking Sword Sect would have Brother Yu Jian leading the team." Qing Xii smiled slightly.

"Humph, vixen."

Peach Fairy couldn’t help but snort coldly, seeing how the two chatted pleasantly, with a hint of killing intent in her eyes.

The Pavilion of the Enchanting Immortal and the Kongming Sect are naturally at odds, and Qing Xii’s pretentious appearance made her feel utterly nauseated.

She has already decided that once inside the secret realm, she will definitely find trouble with the Kongming Sect.

If she could somehow trap Qing Xii forever inside, that would be even better.

Thinking of this, a strange light flickered in Peach Fairy’s eyes, and she had already begun to plot.

"Brother Yu Jian, this place is teeming with all sorts of malevolent spirits. Once the secret realm opens, why not join forces so we can watch each other’s backs and prevent being sabotaged by these small fry? What do you think?"

After meeting Yu Jian, Qing Xii brought up the previous proposal once again.

Yu Jian pondered for a moment, then glanced around.

Soon he nodded, "Very well, our two sects have always been closely knit, with a good relationship, so let’s enter together."

Yu Jian recalled the command given by the Sword Master before departure.

This expedition to the secret realm, even if no treasure is obtained, must not let it fall into the hands of the Evil Path forces like Netherworld Palace and Black and White Temple.

If the alliance with disciples of Kongming Sect could be formed, the chances of success would be much greater.

Seeing Yu Jian indeed agreeing to ally with Kongming Sect, the remaining three forces were collectively shocked.

If that’s the case, then their three factions would be at a disadvantage.

Hei Ming and the others couldn’t help but start pondering their own countermeasures.

Their first thought was naturally also to form alliances amongst themselves.

But this notion was quickly dismissed by some of them.

If the ally were the Sky-breaking Sword Sect, they would naturally find it favorable.

The reputation of Yu Jian himself has always been excellent, possessing the demeanor of a gentleman, never going back on his word once promised.

Allied with him, cooperation could proceed without worry, with no fear of betrayal.

But with the other factions, it’s less certain, as no one could assure that they wouldn’t be backstabbed at a crucial moment, leading to total destruction.

Yet without alliances, if opportunities arise, it would be hard to compete against Yu Jian and his group.

While Hei Ming and others were contemplating their strategies, several more disturbances came from afar.

As they looked back, they saw several more Flying Boats approaching.

In the subsequent time, strong forces sporadically continued to arrive near the Silent Extinction Star Sea.

Months later, dozens of forces had gathered outside the Silent Extinction Star Sea.

"So many forces are actually eager to enter the secret realm?"

At the edge of dozens of Flying Boats, within a Golden Flying Boat engraved with a dragon’s head.

An old man, looking at the Flying Boats ahead, exuding strong auras, appeared a bit troubled.

"This isn’t possible."

The leader, a middle-aged man attired in a Purple Dragon Robe, shook his head.

"Initially, only eighteen tokens allowing entry into the secret realm were ever circulated.

Even accounting for those that vanished without trace, at most only twelve or thirteen forces here possess tokens.

The other forces are either seeking partnerships or simply trying to fish in troubled waters.

It’s impossible that every one of them holds a token.

Just like the Heng Family—aren’t they trying to collaborate with us through the Thirteenth Elder?"

Realization dawned upon the old man as he listened, "Yes, the secret realm left behind by the Daoist Immortal, even forces without tokens would try to venture in by any means."

"Among these forces, most need not concern us, as they aren’t a match for us of the Immortal Clan. Our main focus should remain on the Sky-breaking Sword Sect, Black and White Temple, Netherworld Palace, Pavilion of the Enchanting Immortal, and Kongming Sect, those formidable entities."

Continued the middle-aged man in the Purple Dragon Robe.

He gazed afar at the leading Flying Boats; these Major Sects are their Immortal Clan’s primary rivals for seizing fortune this time.

"Indeed, Yu Jian, Hei Ming, Tu Shan, Peach Fairy, Qing Xii—these individuals are all top-tier talents of the Primordial Spirit Eighth Tribulation, incredibly formidable to contend with."

The old man also appeared solemn.

Although they had anticipated the lineup dispatched by these forces.

Still, it didn’t imply that they felt little pressure facing such renowned top-tier Primordial Spirits in the surrounding Immortal Domains.

For it must be understood that, due to certain special reasons, existences beyond the Primordial Spirit are prohibited from taking action in the cosmos.

Nine Tribulations Primordial Spirits, too, are mostly in secluded cultivation, striving to breach realms above the Primordial Spirit, seldom appearing in public.

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