Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal-Chapter 232 - 222 Seeking Peace

Under the reprimand of Chi Songzi, the chiefs of the three great war courts of Shenfeng, Shenmu, and Shenshan finally became compliant.

Even with their confidence, they clearly understood the extent of the disadvantage they would face against three elite war courts supported by Dharma Phase Cultivators.

In such a situation, the three great war courts had no choice but to begin retreating.

But Nine Cauldrons Sect clearly had no intention of letting them off easily.

Qingfeng Courtyard and Divine Might Academy relentlessly pursued and entangled them, greatly slowing the retreat of the three great war courts.

At this rate, they would never be able to withdraw to the territory of the Great Sun Sword Sect before Alkaid leading the Sea Fortification Courtyard caught up to them.

"Nine Cauldrons Sect is too bullying! We’ve already decided to retreat, but what more do they want!? Do they want to completely keep all three of our great war courts behind!?"

Chi Songzi said angrily.

Then, he directly waved his hand. "Deploy the ’Spring Rain’ Warship! And gather my Chi Songzi War Court to accompany me! I will personally go to aid Shenfeng, Shenmu, and Shenshan War Courts!"

It was also at this time that an assistant hurried over from Longze Chuan’s side.

Bringing news of a large number of Life Fires extinguished in the Eternal Brightness Hall.

Longze Chuan had already mentally prepared himself for this outcome, but when it really happened, he still felt an indescribable sense of loss.

"Vajra is finished."

As for why it took so long for the news from the Eternal Brightness Hall to reach them by this point...

The method of Life Fire Perception is through the Void Divine Realm.

For powers at the Dharma Phase Level, interfering with that is all too easy.

If the enemy could destroy the Vajra, and even if the second-generation Patrol Heaven Warship "Spring Rain" were sent to replace it, it likely wouldn’t bring any good results.

Of course, the Great Sun Sword Sect could continue to mobilize more forces from the sect to provide support, but if they did that...

It would be tantamount to a full-scale war between the Great Sun Sword Sect and Nine Cauldrons Sect.

Given the current situation, setting aside whether they could win or not, even if they were truly about to win, given the unscrupulousness of that old thing from Nine Cauldrons Sect, the end result would absolutely be an unhesitant strike.

Perhaps, after the elimination of the Great Sun Sword Sect, the Golden Core of Nine Cauldrons Sect might fall, but...

To trade a Great Sun Sword Sect for a Golden Core from Nine Cauldrons Sect who repeatedly broke the rules, powers like Limitless Star Palace and Immortal Alliance would definitely cheer and jump for joy.

But the Great Sun Sword Sect was not willing.

"Old bastard!"

Longze Chuan cursed inwardly.

"Golden Core! Golden Core! Golden Core!"

He repeated these words in his heart.

In the end, the Sect Master of the Great Sun Sword Sect, with a determined look, gave Chi Songzi an order. "Let the Shenmu Academy, which is skilled in defense, cover the rear, and have Shenmu and Shenfeng Academies retreat at full speed!"

"Sect Master!?"

Chi Songzi was taken aback, a trace of reluctance flashing in his eyes.

It was said that the Shenshan Academy would cover the rear, but in reality...

It was equivalent to completely abandoning Shenshan Academy.

"Sect Master, if we do this, Nine Cauldrons Sect will definitely take an inch and demand a mile, and then our interests throughout the Eastern Sea may..."

"Nine Cauldrons Sect has Dharma Phase Level strength, and entering war with them now puts us at too great a disadvantage, unless we have a closer cooperation with the Limitless Star Palace to get their Dharma Phase support! But the Dharma Phase of Limitless Star Palace has now turned their attention to Black Feather Sect, so... we must wait until they withdraw their attention from Black Feather Sect before we can continue to vie with Nine Cauldrons Sect. Before then..."

Longze Chuan fell silent for a moment, and finally said, "The interests of the Eastern Sea can temporarily be put aside."

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"Give up the Eastern Sea!?"

Chi Songzi suddenly widened his eyes.

"Just do that,"

Longze Chuan ended the conversation there.

Then he turned to his assistant. "Connect me with Sect Master Li Qingshan of Nine Cauldrons Sect..."

"Yes,"

the assistant confirmed.

Soon, the assistant reported back, "The office of the Sect Master of Nine Cauldrons Sect said... they will connect with your communication in an hour."

"An hour."

Longze Chuan did some quick calculations.

Soon, he realized something.

The Shenshan Academy was beyond saving.

...

On the other side.

Alkaid, leading the Sea Fortification Courtyard, departed from the Nine Heavens Domain and headed straight to the battlefield of the Eastern Sea, but by the time he arrived successfully at the Eastern Sea battlefield, the battle there was coming to an end.

The Shenshan Academy, left to cover the rear, suffered heavy casualties under the annihilation by Qingfeng Courtyard and Divine Might Academy.

And as soon as Sea Fortification Courtyard arrived...

In just a few minutes, the sword cultivators of the Shenshan Academy who stayed behind were wiped out to the last man.

It was at this time that he received a message from Li Qingshan through the Void Divine Realm. "This battle should end here, as continued fighting would lead to an unending full-scale war... with the current strength of the Great Sun Sword Sect, even if we could win in the end, we fear we would completely lose the ability to handle the turbulent times ahead."

After hearing this, Alkaid also ordered the Sea Fortification Courtyard to stop in its tracks.

The entire Great Sun Sword Sect originally had six Patrol Heaven Warships, eight elite war courts, thirteen main force war courts, and several dozen standard defensive war courts.

In the recent conflict with the Great Sun Sword Sect, we lost two Patrol Heaven Warships and two of our elite Battle Courtyards suffered losses, but the remaining forces should still not be underestimated.

After all, the current Nine Cauldrons Sect only has two Patrol Heaven Warships as well.

Regarding the elite Battle Courtyards, originally we had the Sword Execution Courtyard, the Nine Dragons Courtyard, the Divine Might Academy, and the Qingfeng Courtyard as the four major Battle Courtyards. Now, we can also add Zhanlu Courtyard, Pure Jun Courtyard, and the Sea Fortification Courtyard to that list.

In this aspect, the Nine Cauldrons Sect has the advantage.

However, when all factors are accounted for between the two sides, they are still quite evenly matched.

In fact, on paper, the strength of the Great Sun Sword Sect even has a slight edge.

If it weren’t for Alkaid, this "Dharma Phase Cultivator," even a ’pyrrhic victory’ would be difficult for them to achieve.

"The chase can be slowed down, but the important part is to reclaim our Eastern Sea,"

Alkaid said.

"Of course, the Sect Master of the Great Sun Sword Sect tried to contact me not long ago, probably hoping to use the benefits of the Eastern Sea to preserve the Shenshan Academy. But the current situation isn’t about whether they are willing to give up the East Sea Archipelago, but whether they can hold on to it! Unless they withdraw all their forces from the confrontation with the Myriad Beasts Sect in the Stormy Sea and fight us to the death here in the Eastern Sea, it doesn’t matter if they want to give up the islands or not. We will take down each island one by one. Then, they cannot blame us for being merciless under the sword,"

Li Qingshan said.

Alkaid nodded, "The same goes for the Dayue Dynasty, the Star Sea Sect, and the Ancient Immortal Sect..."

While speaking, he seemed to perceive something and smiled slightly, "Soon, these Sects will send envoys to visit our Nine Cauldrons Sect to discuss the issue of returning the East Sea Archipelago."

Li Qingshan knew that Alkaid must have obtained this news in advance through monitoring the Void Divine Realm.

Li Qingshan laughed and said, "All credit goes to you. Without you, who knows how much longer it would have taken us to reclaim the East Sea Archipelago. Even worse, thirty to forty years later, when the Cangwu Great World is forced to unite, it’s questionable whether we could maintain our current position in the new Cangwu Alliance Conference."

"This is the result of everyone’s efforts."

The Cangwu Alliance Conference was an alliance formed in the old days to respond to the invasion of the Moon Demon Empire.

All ten Immortal Sects had seats on its board.

Agreements like the current "Cangwu External Relations Convention" and "Cangwu Great World Unite Code" were jointly signed by the ten Immortal Sects along with large and medium-sized Sects of that time.

Of course, the Nine Cauldrons Sect is still a board member in the Cangwu Alliance Conference, it’s just that they rarely make their voice heard.

After all, without the strength, no one cares what you have to say; it’s pointless to bring humiliation upon oneself.

Occasionally showing some presence is enough.

But when the point of the thirty to forty-year period comes, the Cangwu Alliance Conference will definitely be reorganized. Who will hold what share and have what say in it will depend on their individual power.

Furthermore, unlike the past, the reorganized Cangwu Alliance Conference will surely elect one force to hold the position of president, ending the situation where governance was by a ten-member board’s vote. At that time, if you have no say, being annexed by the "president" force will just be a matter of time.

"For the next steps, let Hall Master Lou, Chief Shen, along with the envoys from Zhanlu Courtyard, Pure Jun Courtyard, and the two Patrol Heaven Warships ensure the smooth handover of the East Sea Archipelago. After all, we don’t want to receive a barren East Sea Archipelago. Those forces need to be honest when they withdraw."

Li Qingshan said.

Alkaid nodded and then seemed to think of something, "By the way, should we disguise the Spring Rain Vessel? Otherwise, wouldn’t it tell the world that this Patrol Heaven Warship belongs to the Great Sun Sword Sect? Besides, it wouldn’t be good if it provokes the Great Sun Sword Sect, would it?"

"That effect is exactly what we want,"

Li Qingshan said with a smile, "Capturing a Patrol Heaven Warship is much more difficult than sinking one. The fact that we managed to capture the Vajra Warship itself proves our strength."

Pausing, he continued, "However, we still need to take into account the possibility of offending the Great Sun Sword Sect. How about this, change the hull number of the Spring Rain Vessel and its designation too. Let’s call it... the Sunset."

"Hahaha, that way everyone can save face,"

Alkaid laughed and said.

Li Qingshan nodded slightly.

"I should be heading back now. There’s still much to study about the Vajra Warship,"

Alkaid said, and then added, "Regarding this warship, does the sect want it?"

"Want it? Of course we do, it’s just that..."

Li Qingshan sighed, "I’m not sure how to ask for it."

Poor.

The Nine Cauldrons Sect really didn’t have much of value to offer anymore.

And for a third-generation Patrol Heaven Warship, even though Alkaid only expended a certain amount of "manpower cost" to obtain it, selling it at too low a price wouldn’t earn much in terms of [Businessman] Experience Points.

"You decide on the price."

Alkaid said, "Recently, my focus in cultivation has been on Qi Refinement. For Body Refinement, I have treasures like the Star Body Essence, and for Divine Refinement, there’s the Primordial Clock. But what about Qi Refinement?"

Li Qingshan listened, seeming to have thought of something, "Wait for me for a while, I actually have something, but I’m not sure if it will meet your requirements."

Alkaid was somewhat surprised.

This Nine Cauldrons Sect...

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Truly worthy of being a Sect established inheriting from the Artifact Sect, its foundation is not shallow.

"Then I’ll wait at the Third Patrol Heaven Research Institute for the good news,"

"You’re going to the research institute now? There should be another grand honors ceremony coming up soon..."

"You, as the Sect Master, will be much more sincere than if I were to do it."

"Alright then, leave the upcoming matters to us."

Li Qingshan was not insistent.

Regarding power...

If Alkaid wanted it, they were never stingy.

If he didn’t want it, they would not force it upon him.

A talent like him would one day stand at the pinnacle of the world, so there was no need for them to interfere unduly with various pretexts.