Chapter 2424: Chapter 2424: How to Respond

Although the confrontation between the two sides was intense, the battle ultimately did not occur.

Under the persuasion of a steward, the Golden Wing Immortal King uttered a few harsh words and then flew away from the Moon Sea Sect with two stewards.

When the three figures disappeared into the horizon, nearly ten thousand disciples of the Moon Sea Sect breathed a sigh of relief, from top to bottom.

"Within one month, deliver Linghu Qianjiao to the Chaos Heaven Sect, or we will flatten the Moon Sea Sect..."

The Moon Sea Fairy murmured, repeating the harsh words left by the Golden Wing Immortal King upon departure, her brow tightly furrowed, unable to suppress a long sigh.

She knew that this time, the Golden Wing Immortal King was not merely speaking empty words.

The Chaos Heaven Sect and Moon Sea Sect were established almost simultaneously and have stood side by side for ten thousand years.

Between the two sects lies only a vast mountain range spanning tens of thousands of miles.

Over the years, their disciples often developed animosity while competing for cultivation resources during training in the mountains.

Originally, the overall strength of the two sects was almost identical. However, the Chaos Heaven Sect’s Sect Master encountered a great opportunity, acquiring extremely high-level Immortal Technique Secrets, which led to the Chaos Heaven Sect’s rise.

As of now, the Chaos Heaven Sect’s Sect Master’s cultivation level has reached the high rank of the Immortal Emperor Realm, while the sect’s four elders and eight stewards have each advanced to the mid-rank and early rank of the Immortal Emperor Realm respectively.

In contrast, in the Moon Sea Sect, only the Sect Master, Moon Sea Fairy, has reached the early rank of the Immortal Emperor Realm, while other high-ranking officials remain at the Half-Step Immortal Emperor realm or Ninth Grade Immortal King Realm.

Comparing the two sects, it’s like a small witch confronting a great witch.

Relying on their powerful strength, the Chaos Heaven Sect has taken considerable advantage, with eighty percent of the mountain range already claimed within their influence.

Yet, the high ranks of the Chaos Heaven Sect are not satisfied; they aspire to completely drive the Moon Sea Sect out of the mountains to exclusively enjoy the cultivation resources there.

The Moon Sea Sect, though considerably weaker than the Chaos Heaven Sect, still boasts nearly ten thousand disciples with ample heritage. Moreover, a great opportunity once allowed the Moon Sea Fairy to acquire an incredible Immortal Array from an Array Master’s legacy.

This Immortal Array is composed of over a dozen high-ranking members of the Moon Sea Sect. Once trapped within this array, even a powerhouse like the Chaos Heaven Immortal Emperor would find it troublesome.

It is precisely because of the deterrence of this Immortal Array that the Chaos Heaven Sect has not pushed the Moon Sea Sect too far; otherwise, the final piece of territory held by the Moon Sea Sect would have been devoured long ago.

Later, the Chaos Heaven Immortal Emperor heard that the Moon Sea Fairy accepted a female disciple with a Dual Attribute Innate Spiritual Root, which aroused his vigilance, fearing that the female disciple might become a formidable adversary to their sect in the future, leading to the desire of the Golden Wing Immortal King to forge an alliance with the Moon Sea Sect through marriage. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

In the view of the Chaos Heaven Immortal Emperor, if his beloved son, the Golden Wing Immortal King, were to become a celestial couple with Linghu Qianjiao, it would not only greatly benefit his son’s cultivation but also eradicate a future menace; it would be a win-win, ideal solution.

Initially, both father and son believed the weaker Moon Sea Sect would be exceedingly eager for the marriage alliance and would obediently send Linghu Qianhu. Yet, unexpectedly, the Moon Sea Fairy staged a fake marriage arrangement in an attempt to deceive them, a move that greatly angered the Chaos Heaven Immortal Emperor and his son.

As a result, the Chaos Heaven Immortal Emperor ordered his son, the Golden Wing Immortal King, to bring along two stewards and fly to the Moon Sea Sect to deliver the final ultimatum to the Moon Sea Fairy.

Once the month is up, if the Moon Sea Sect refuses to comply, the Chaos Heaven Immortal Emperor will lead his elite disciples to descend upon the Moon Sea Sect to seek justice.

The Chaos Heaven Immortal Emperor believes if the news of the Moon Sea Sect’s fake marriage arrangement spreads, it will surely ignite the anger of many Immortal Kings who participated in the initial arrangement, and even if the Chaos Heaven Sect obliterates the Moon Sea Sect, there would be little opposition.

"Master, since this matter arose because of me, perhaps you should expel me from the sect, so the Moon Sea Sect won’t be involved."

Seeing the worried faces throughout the Moon Sea Sect, Linghu Qianjiao spoke voluntarily.

She thought that if the Moon Sea Sect expelled her, she would leave this place with Fang Bai, which would not implicate the Moon Sea Sect and would align with her wishes.

The Moon Sea Fairy smiled bitterly and said, "It’s useless. If you leave, when the Chaos Heaven Sect demands your whereabouts from the Moon Sea Sect, not being able to provide you would still bring us great trouble! Besides, would a master discard a disciple so easily?"

Linghu Qianjiao thought again and gloomily said, "Master, it’s my fault for implicating the sect..."

The Moon Sea Fairy waved her hand and said, "It’s not your fault. The Chaos Heaven Sect has wanted to deal with our Moon Sea Palace for quite some time; even without this matter, they might have taken action due to some other reason!"

Her gaze swept over the disciples, her expression serious, solemnly stating, "In this one-month period, all disciples must rest and recuperate. I will confer further with the high ranks to prepare for the Chaos Heaven Sect’s invasion!"

"Defend the sect to the death!"

In the midst of silence, one passionate Moon Sea Sect disciple suddenly raised his arm and shouted.

"Defend the sect to the death!"

"Live and die with the sect!"

"Fight for the honor of the Moon Sea Sect!"

"If Chaos Heaven Sect disciples dare invade, let them never return!"

...

The passionate shout from the Moon Sea Sect disciple immediately resonated with all the disciples present. In an instant, fervent cries rose, swelling with enthusiasm, combat spirit soaring skywards, scattering the group of Immortal Birds flying overhead.

"Disciples united, holding strong together! Chaos Heaven Sect won’t swallow us easily!"

A high-ranking Moon Sea Sect member spoke with teary eyes, emotionally.

The Moon Sea Fairy nodded, motioning with her hand, "Disciples, disperse for now."

After the disciples dispersed, the Moon Sea Fairy and other immortals returned to the Sect Master Hall.

"Everyone understands in their hearts that our overall strength is far less than the Chaos Heaven Sect’s; mere fighting spirit and resolve cannot bridge the gap. If the Chaos Heaven Sect comes in full force, we lack the means to resist. The sect is on the brink of life or death, it’s time to think of ways to overcome this crisis!"

The Moon Sea Fairy sat in the sect master’s chair, her gaze sweeping over the faces of the sect’s high ranks, filled with hope.

For a while, none of the high ranks could think of a good strategy; they looked at each other in silence.

"Our Moon Sea Sect does have some sects with good relations; maybe... we should try seeking their help?"

One high rank spoke softly, evidently lacking confidence in this approach.

The Moon Sea Fairy sighed, "Those sects aren’t much stronger than us; they can hardly contribute much. Furthermore, their support is probably only lip service, and they’re likely unwilling to involve their disciples in this conflict to avoid forming a lasting enmity with the Chaos Heaven Sect!"

In the Immortal Realm, when two sects clash, other sects may gloat, watch coldly, or even exploit the situation; unless there are extremely close allies, who would provide strong support?

Without external aid, relying solely on the Moon Sea Sect’s strength, resisting the Chaos Heaven Sect’s incursion is nearly impossible.

But without external aid, what can be relied upon to counter the Chaos Heaven Sect?

Within the Sect Master Hall, the high ranks of the Moon Sea Sect felt a chill in their hearts.