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Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal-Chapter 228 - 218 Intuition
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"Finally, it has emerged."
Alkaid looked at this branch with some emotion.
He had also been waiting for this branch for some time.
Now, he could consider his wish fulfilled.
However...
The emergence of a Qi Refinement branch also meant a piece of bad news.
"There’s no hope for an Alchemy branch for a long time to come."
He glanced at the elixirs brought by Xu Quexing in his hand.
These elixirs came from the Alchemy Hall Hall Master Wu Qingying...
The Hall Master personally refining elixirs for him was no small favor.
But...
Wu Qingying’s level was adequate for refining Qi Refinement level elixirs, but at the Foundation Establishment stage, it was clearly lacking.
Especially those elixirs that could enhance one’s foundation and enrich one’s heritage were far from exquisite.
If others truly continued to cultivate with the elixirs refined by this Hall Master, not only would their efficiency be slower, but their hopes of building their Dao Foundation would be considerably reduced, let alone building their Immortal Foundation.
Even for Alkaid...
Unless he was willing to endure for ten or twenty years, cultivating with this Hall Master’s elixirs, he could forget about building an Immortal Foundation.
After pondering for a moment, Alkaid’s gaze turned towards the Immortal Alliance.
Among the six great Immortal Sects today, the Golden Temple was a skeleton in the tomb, entirely propped up by their own Golden Core ancestors.
The Supreme Yin Sect and Heavenly Law Pavilion were slightly better than the Golden Temple but could also be described as the sunset on the western mountains.
If one ignored the Golden Core level strength, whether their regular forces could defeat the Great Sun Sword Sect remained an unknown.
The only ones that could be called powerful were the Myriad Beasts Sect, Immortal Alliance, and Limitless Star Palace.
Among them, the Myriad Beasts Sect were experts in Beast Taming.
Within their territory, the existence of Divine Beast level creatures surpassed dozens, each one comparable to the existence of an early first-generation Star God.
However, as creatures with limited generational longevity, Divine Beasts ultimately couldn’t keep up with humans, and with time, the Myriad Beasts Sect was doomed to be phased out by the progress of the times.
What remained was the Immortal Alliance, which wasn’t small in scale.
Their Alchemy was unparalleled in the world.
Even the Limitless Star Palace was a notch below them in the field of Alchemy.
However, the Immortal Alliance, being an alliance-type power, had eight major families internally that weren’t completely of one mind, so their degree of unity was questionable.
Moreover, the Immortal Alliance and the Myriad Beasts Sect were arch-enemies, directly opposing each other, and simply couldn’t spare much effort to vie for dominance of the world.
The mutual hostility and weakening of these two powers allowed the Limitless Star Palace to grow steadily, and as of today, they had become so powerful they could almost be called a unique powerhouse.
This could be seen from their casual deployment of over a dozen Patrol Heaven Warships to blockade the Nine Cauldrons Sect.
Because many high-level Sect members had heard of the century-long agreement tacitly acknowledged by the Golden Cores, some smaller Sects optimistic about the Limitless Star Palace’s future were eager to show their loyalty to the Limitless Star Palace, joining their faction. Enjoy exclusive adventures from novelbuddy
The Xuanming Sect was such, and even the Great Sun Sword Sect and the Primordial Yang Sect had a very close relationship with the Limitless Star Palace.
"The Nine Cauldrons Sect, being biased towards the Myriad Beasts Sect in their stance, would have to pay astronomical prices to acquire the truly top-tier elixirs from the Immortal Alliance, the Superior Grade treasures of the Third Generation and above. The Nine Cauldrons Sect wouldn’t even have such goods for sale within their territory, and would have to buy from the Star Sea Sect in the vicinity."
Alkaid thought it over.
Perhaps...
The Nine Cauldrons Sect could entice a few Alchemists from the Immortal Alliance?
With his current ability, it wasn’t difficult to pinpoint the location of the top Alchemists of the Immortal Alliance.
It just necessitated caution against the Immortal Alliance turning hostile over this, which would invite trouble.
"It can only be considered as a contingency plan for future consideration."
As Alkaid planned, a Divine Sense from Bai Lu came from outside.
"Hall Master, Vice Hall Master Xu has arrived, and he’s brought Prince Chu Guang of the Supreme Mystery Dynasty. They are at the reception area outside the research institute. This Prince is said to be interested in placing a large order with our Purple Cloud Courtyard."
"Good."
Alkaid gathered his thoughts.
With a distinguished guest at the door, he naturally could not afford to neglect.
Even though the Supreme Mystery Dynasty was only comparable in scale to the Xuanming Sect, its internal wealth was concentrated in the hands of the Royal Family, and if they were truly willing to pay a hefty price for goods, it would indeed be a sizable order.
He then left the Third Research Courtyard and headed to a building specifically constructed to receive outside visitors near the research institute.
At this moment, in the sitting room of this building, Xu Quexing was conversing with a wealthy-looking middle-aged man.
Judging by the demeanor of the two, this gentleman was the big client placing the order, Chu Guang.
Behind them stood several assistants and bodyguards.
However, as his gaze swept over a man dressed as a bodyguard, he keenly sensed something.
Information transmission.
This bodyguard was rapidly conveying information outward.
While these Divine Sense messages were relayed using some Magic Artifacts, the medium for transmission was the Void Divine Realm.
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With a single thought, Alkaid’s gaze penetrated the Void Divine Realm, locking onto the origin of the message based on the location of a certain bodyguard.
With one glance, he made a startling discovery...
This bodyguard from the Supreme Mystery Dynasty was actually a spy from the Great Sun Sword Sect!?
The purpose of his visit was to abduct him!?
The message he sent out was precisely because he had "seen" him, hence he was transmitting information to the envoy group brought by Chu Guang.
After a brief assessment, he was speechless to discover that among the more than thirty people in Chu Guang’s envoy group, nine belonged to the Great Sun Sword Sect.
His Divine Sense lingered on those nine, and he sensed something else based on the trails left by the nine’s transmission of messages, quickly locating the sixteen Great Cultivators who had infiltrated in, a hundred miles away from the reception.
In other words, the Great Sun Sword Sect had deployed twenty-six Great Cultivators to abduct him?
Especially since...
Extending his "perception" a bit further, he looked towards the Eastern Sea and quickly discovered that the Vajra Heavenly Patrol Warship had, at some unknown time, already approached the Nine Heavens Domain, within less than three thousand miles from it.
It appeared that several hours ago it had initiated an information blackout, and the Nine Cauldrons Sect’s Heavenly Palace Hall had failed to notice.
"Aside from the Vajra, they’ve also deployed three battle teams..."
Alkaid quickly saw through the Great Sun Sword Sect’s arrangement.
When a Dharma Phase gazes over, unless there is another Dharma Phase Level existence to provide cover, all secrets will be revealed.
Considering that the Great Sun Sword Sect had been stirring trouble at the border several months ago, it was probably for the smooth execution of this very operation, and it was hard to imagine that the sect valued him so highly.
As he pondered, Alkaid smiled and greeted Xu Quexing, and started discussing the export issue of the Purple Cloud Flying Sword with Chu Guang.
Meanwhile, his Divine Sense promptly contacted Tang Fenghua, Wang Feng, including Lou Yuyu, Shen Qinglian, and Li Qingshan.
Inside the Void Divine Realm!
One after another, figures began to materialize.
"I’ll make a long story short."
Alkaid quickly shared his findings.
Upon learning that the Great Sun Sword Sect had actually sent twenty-six Great Cultivators to lurk outside the Third Research Institute, the expressions on the faces of people like Li Qingshan, Lou Yuyu, and Tang Fenghua all turned ugly.
"The Great Sun Sword Sect is really too presumptuous, completely disregarding our Nine Cauldrons Sect."
Tang Fenghua said coldly.
"Now is not the time to discuss that. The enemy’s movements and intentions have been revealed by me; it’s up to us to decide how to deal with them now."
Alkaid said.
"You have a clear insight into the entire situation, do you have any ideas?"
Li Qingshan asked.
Alkaid glanced at Tang Fenghua, "With you and the Sea Fortification Courtyard nearby, the twenty-six Great Cultivators from the Great Sun Sword Sect are simply insignificant. Therefore, my suggestion is to turn their ruse against them and let the Great Sun Sword Sect pay a heavy price!"
"Turn their ruse against them..."
"Right, I’ve already intercepted their communication from the Void Divine Realm. The Vajra has received orders from the Campaign Hall’s Vice Hall Master that, if necessary, the Vajra Heavenly Patrol Warship will press on to the doorstep, invading into our Nine Cauldrons Sect’s heartland. At the same time, the Shenfeng Academy, Shenmu Academy, and Shenshan Academy will cooperate all the way... while here, besides the Sea Fortification Courtyard, we also have the Divine Might Academy and Qingfeng Courtyard..."
As he spoke, Alkaid looked towards Lou Yuyu and Shen Qinglian, "The key now lies in whether the Battle Courtyards led by the two of you can withstand the three Great Battle Courtyards of the Great Sun Sword Sect."
Upon hearing this, Lou Yuyu and Shen Qinglian exchanged glances, then simultaneously smiled confidently, "If you had asked us this question three years ago, I would have only said, fight to the death... but now, both the Divine Might Academy and the Qingfeng Courtyard have been re-equipped. Although not with Purple Cloud Type 16 Flying Swords, armed with the advantage brought by the Purple Cloud Type 15 upgrade, it’s absolutely no problem to fend off their three Great Battle Courtyards. With sufficient support from Primordial Spirit Cultivators, we can even capture these three academies."
"Then it’s settled."
Alkaid said, "I will lure the Vajra Warship deep into our Nine Cauldrons Sect territory; let’s keep the battlefield at Dragon Majestic City."
He smiled, "After the expansion of Sea Fortification Courtyard two years ago, we now have eighty-one Great Sword Cultivators, seventy-two Technique Cultivators, and eighteen Primordial Spirit Cultivators; our combat strength is not what it used to be. Dragon Majestic City, with the addition of Purple Cloud Courtyard, has benefited from many formation enhancements. With the amplification of these formations, the combat power of Sea Fortification Courtyard will increase geometrically. I am ninety-nine percent confident that I can capture this Vajra Warship!"
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"Capture it!? To take the Vajra as our prize!?"
Lou Yuyu’s eyes were filled with disbelief, "That’s a Third Generation Warship!"
"Even before Sea Fortification Courtyard had expanded, we captured the Spring Rain Vessel. Now that we have expanded, with the formations from Dragon Majestic City at our disposal, I have no doubts about Hall Master Alkaid’s certainty in capturing the Vajra."
Li Qingshan said with a smile.
Compared to Lou Yuyu, Shen Qinglian, and others, he understood even more that Alkaid was not only a Master of Formations but also a Dharma Phase Cultivator.
With a Dharma Phase Cultivator leading and the help of powerful formations, capturing a Third Generation heavenly patrol warship couldn’t be more standard.
"This Great Sun Sword Sect is really nice, knowing that our third-generation warship technology is slightly lacking, they’re sending us a warship."
He said.
"If everything goes as expected, once we capture the Vajra, the Great Sun Sword Sect will surely act in desperation. Hence... Sect Master Li, please prepare for a full-scale war with the Great Sun Sword Sect."
Alkaid said.
Li Qingshan nodded, "During this period, we’ve expanded the Zhanlu and Pure Jun Battle Courtyards. I will personally lead these two courtyards along with the Sword Execution Courtyard to the Nine Heavens Domain. Their Vajra Warship is coming into our Nine Cauldrons Sect territory, do they intend to emulate the Limitless Star Palace by pressing our gates? They clearly don’t take us seriously at all! If they really want a war, our Nine Cauldrons Sect will fight to the bitter end."
"After we’ve dealt with things here, I’ll send someone to pilot the Myriad Beasts Sect’s first generation warship along with the Spring Rain for reinforcements."
Alkaid added.
"Good!"
Li Qingshan nodded.
Immediately, the group discussed the finer details, planning how to ’trap the tiger,’ inflicting a severe blow to the Great Sun Sword Sect.
They hoped to use this opportunity to drive the Great Sun Sword Sect out of the Eastern Sea.
Once the Eastern Sea is reclaimed, the Nine Cauldrons Sect would gain more than a dozen intact spiritual power nodes and numerous less stable ones. At that time, the Spirit Stone output of the Nine Cauldrons Sect would increase by more than 40% on the current base.