The leaders of the Southern Domain forces were all surprised that the Blood Ancestor was so easy to talk to, not using violence as a deterrent, nor settling accounts with them.

This led some to wonder if the Blood Ancestor was just putting on a facade, and perhaps wasn't as powerful as claimed, merely bluffing.

After all, the Blood Ancestor is an Evil Immortal, and everyone knows what kind of person an Evil Immortal is. The Blood Ancestor is the head of all Evil Immortals in the Tianyan Immortal Domain, comparable to an Immortal Emperor - how could he be so easily swayed?

Perhaps it is because the Blood Ancestor's time is up, and his strength is diminished, so he dare not make a move against them, knowing any action would betray his weakened state.

Stone Sun Immortal Dynasty.

In the Meeting Hall, officials of the Immortal Dynasty were discussing how to approach the Barbaric Power.

Since returning from Blood Eagle Hall, the Stone Sun Immortal Emperor had been pondering whether to continue following the Blood Ancestor or to directly join the Barbaric Power.

With the Blood Ancestor not making a move to deter others or display his power at this point, it seems the rumors are true - his time might well be up.

Thinking from the angle that his time is up, many things make sense, such as why he doesn't act, settle accounts, or commands them to counterattack the Barbaric Power.

It is because he is failing, that he resorts to mobilizing Southern Domain forces for his own gain.

Otherwise, with his cultivation state as an Immortal Emperor, he could easily send a divine thought to the battlefield to intimidate the Barbaric Power. Yet, he does nothing, instead letting Southern Domain forces stand at the forefront of Blood Eagle Hall.

The Stone Sun Immortal Emperor predicts that the Southern Domain will lose this war, and thus hesitates on whether to join the Barbaric Power now.

The Stone Sun Immortal Dynasty is considered a top-tier force, with three Immortal Venerates, though two are nearing their end, the overall strength of the dynasty remains formidable.

The Stone Sun Immortal Emperor worries that joining the Barbaric Power now might not ensure the survival of the Immortal Dynasty; if dissolved, joining the Barbaric Power would be meaningless.

Whether to defect depends on the profit enough. If they can preserve their current territory and receive some benefits, he would be willing to side with the Barbaric forces.

As the discussions in the Meeting Hall continued, an Immortal Monarch entered the hall, "Your Majesty, Upper Sect Immortal Order!"

Those words silenced the discussions instantly. The Stone Sun Immortal Emperor raised his hand, and the jade scroll flew into the hall's air, slowly opening to reveal text projected midair.

The order from Blood Eagle Hall was simple: the Stone Sun Immortal Dynasty must immediately send troops to the Purple Phoenix Immortal Sect, to help resist invaders.

Upon reading the command, the Stone Sun Immortal Emperor asked, "Beloved officials, what do you think I should do next?"

An Immortal King replied, "If Your Majesty has decided to join the Barbaric forces, then we won't send troops, just to confirm if that one is truly powerless now."

Hearing this, the Stone Sun Immortal Emperor's fingers tapped continuously on the armrest of his Dragon Throne, as if contemplating something important.

He also intended to use this opportunity to test the Blood Ancestor. If he disobeyed the Immortal Order and still the Blood Ancestor did nothing, then it would prove the Blood Ancestor's power indeed had waned.

However, such action was risky, with great danger. If the Blood Ancestor were still strong, their defiance might prompt him to act against them, using it to intimidate other Southern Domain forces.

At this moment, silence reigned in the Meeting Hall, as all eyes were on the Stone Sun Immortal Emperor, awaiting his decision.

After an unknown amount of time, the Stone Sun Immortal Emperor spoke, "No need to defy the Immortal Order. Since Blood Eagle Hall commanded us to send troops, we shall, taking this opportunity to demonstrate our worth to the Barbaric forces."

If they wanted to join the Barbaric powers, Stone Sun Immortal Dynasty must show sincerity. If they simply defected, the Barbaric forces might not believe their genuine surrender, nor would they offer benefits, while allowing the dynasty's continuance. Why accept their allegiance?

Only by playing a significant role in the war could the Barbaric forces agree to their terms.

Sending troops was a chance to demonstrate the Stone Sun Immortal Dynasty's value. Striking the Purple Phoenix Immortal Sect from behind, breaking their defenses internally, would clearly show the dynasty's worth.

The Stone Sun Immortal Emperor promptly ordered the mobilization of armies towards the Purple Phoenix Immortal Sect, while secretly sending envoys to negotiate the dynasty's allegiance with the Hidden Moon Sect in Barbaric-controlled areas.

Many realm leaders had similar thoughts as the Stone Sun Immortal Emperor, but most didn't dare take the gamble. After witnessing the Blood Ancestor's oppressive aura, some believed even if he was nearing his end, his remnant strength could still crush them, so upon receiving the Blood Eagle Hall's Immortal Order, they followed obediently without any intent to join the Barbaric forces.

As a result, the war between the Barbaric forces and the Southern Domain intensified. Following the Southern Domain's counterattack, the number of fallen Immortal Kings increased.

The Immortal King is the cornerstone of a power, each having potential to become an Immortal Venerate. Witnessing the continuous fall of Immortal Kings, some Barbaric forces grew restless, wanting their Immortal Venerates to act directly.

The Barbaric forces have far more Immortal Venerates combined than the Southern Domain, plus the ongoing war has considerably diminished the various forces' qi fortunes in the Southern Domain. Hence, some Barbaric Immortal Venerates believe it's time for full-scale war.

Southern Domain, White Rainbow Immortal City.

Above the Immortal City, dozens of Immortal Venerates hovered in the air, discussing the Southern Domain's war.

Just then, the ground began to tremble, drawing everyone's gaze towards the Sunset Mountain Range, where a colossal divine corpse gradually approached the White Rainbow Immortal City. Each step it took left a massive footprint upon the ground.

The divine corpse halted before White Rainbow Immortal City, and the Hidden Moon Sect Leader atop its shoulder surveyed the Immortal Venerates before speaking, "Now that everyone is here, let us begin."

With those words, the Hidden Moon Sect Leader raised his hand, forming an isolation array overhead.

Once the array was set, the Hidden Moon Sect Leader spoke, "Recently, Southern Domain forces have started to counterattack. Our deduction suggests it may be related to the Blood Ancestor coming out of retreat."

Hearing this, the Immortal Venerates present grew extremely grave. Their greatest fear was the Blood Ancestor truly possessing the power of an Immortal Emperor.

If the Blood Ancestor was indeed an Immortal Emperor, and at the peak of his powers, the Hidden Moon Sect Leader alone likely couldn't be a match.

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