"They mentioned a few things, but nothing of great consequence. The only noteworthy news is that the Demon Sect and the Southern Border Alliance have already formed an alliance!"
Taoist Longshan and Ning Qi both narrowed their eyes.
These two forces alone are of colossal proportions, and now they’ve formed an alliance.
"It seems that they are indeed suspicious of the incident when the Qing State base was destroyed. Unexpectedly, instead of turning against each other, they’ve allied."
He was confident that what he did back then left no traces related to the True Martial Sect.
But unexpectedly, things have turned this way.
Taoist Longshan nodded thoughtfully:
"However, they likely have their doubts, and perhaps they don’t suspect us very much. Otherwise, they wouldn’t just send spies like these to test us."
Given the power and dominance of both forces, if they truly knew about Ning Qi’s strategic diversion back then, they would definitely not let it rest.
Ning Qi sipped tea and said:
"Perhaps it’s because we’ve been involved with the Demon Sect and the Southern Border Alliance several times. I’m not afraid of these small moves, just that they might act out of the ordinary. In any case, be extra careful during this period, and don’t let them catch any evidence against us."
His eyes were deep; the Primordial Core within him spun rapidly, and powerful energy churned within.
Just give him a bit more time, and when he ascends to the Celestial Human Realm, if these people dare to be wanton, he’ll show them the consequences.
Even now, he’s not afraid.
If the Demon Sect and the Southern Border were to do something they shouldn’t, Ning Qi certainly wouldn’t let it rest either.
If only he could find the headquarters of the Demon Sect and the Southern Border Alliance.
But this is not an easy task. The Southern Border Alliance is located in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, and the Demon Sect has managed to entangle with the Great Yan for a thousand years, always finding ways to survive, surely having multiple hideouts.
"Jiu is right, during this period, I’ll try to minimize the disciples’ outings and be more vigilant."
He is very wary of the Demon Sect and the Southern Border Alliance. The current True Martial Sect is still somewhat immature compared to these two.
Ning Qi nodded slightly.
Taoist Longshan asked:
"What about other than the Demon Sect and the Southern Border Alliance?"
Luo Wentian continued:
"Apart from these two, other spies come from the Formless Sect and Inquiring Sword Pavilion, and one came from a first-rate force in Qing State, the Luoshan Sect. But just yesterday, the Luoshan Sect Leader dissolved the Luoshan Sect and hanged himself."
Sending spies into other sects can be a serious or minor matter. Maybe the Luoshan Sect was just gambling on a big opportunity to infiltrate true power, hoping to seize the chance and maybe even steal the Ultimate Skills of the True Martial Sect.
However, no matter what, the anger of the True Martial Sect is not something a first-rate force can endure.
The Luoshan Sect Leader’s suicide was the best choice.
Luo Wentian does not plan to pursue this further.
The key now is dealing with the remaining two forces.
"How should we respond to the Formless Sect and Inquiring Sword Pavilion?" He asked inquisitively.
These two forces are not weak, and he can’t make decisions on his own.
The Formless Sect, located in Tao State, used to be the ninth top Daoist sect but was recently pushed out by the sudden rise of the True Martial Sect, leading to some normal resentment, likely plotting to infiltrate the sect seeking an opportunity.
But though that’s understandable, it isn’t justifiable.
As for the Inquiring Sword Pavilion, it’s in Chu State.
Ning Qi has some impressions of the Inquiring Sword Pavilion. When he spoke to Taoist Longshan about the True Martial Stance, Taoist Longshan mentioned that the supreme forces, the Great Yan and the Demon Sect, both have Unparalleled Stance Skills, and that Dajue Temple and the Inquiring Sword Pavilion possess Half-step Unparalleled Stance Skills.
Taoist Longshan looked up to the Inquiring Sword Pavilion.
Because the pavilion’s strength is indeed formidable, much more robust than the Formless Sect, almost on a different level. The Celestial Swordsmen of the pavilion are numerous, including the strongest Supreme Elder Heart Inquiry Sword Gu Changhe, who ranks fourteenth on the Celestial Being List, a true Unparalleled strongman.
The reason the Inquiring Sword Pavilion sent spies into the True Martial Sect is something Ning Qi roughly understands.
Probably for the True Martial Sword Monument.
Previously, True Man Tianjian established the True Martial Sword Monument, turning the True Martial Mountain into another Holy Land of the Sword Dao, which certainly made the Inquiring Sword Pavilion envious. With the monument’s help, they could surely foster countless top-tier swordsmen.
In fact, more than one faction secretly mocked the True Martial Sect’s foolishness for sharing the True Martial Sword Monument with the world. Others would wish to hide such a Supreme Treasure, not display it openly.
Hearing Luo Wentian’s inquiry, Taoist Longshan also frowned slightly.
One was formerly the ninth Daoist sect in the world, the other a renowned Sword Dao Holy Land, arguably the first.
But remaining silent is naturally inappropriate.
If this continues, wouldn’t everyone start imitating them, and the True Martial Sect would be exhausted just filtering out these spies?
Taoist Longshan looked at Ning Qi.
Ning Qi’s gaze did not waver, calmly saying:
"Naturally, we cannot just let it rest ."
Luo Wentian and Taoist Longshan both brightened up and smiled.
If Ning Qi had said to let it go, they would have endured for now.
But Ning Qi saying these words means he’s unafraid.
The Demon Sect and Southern Border Alliance may not be easily dealt with, but can they not handle you two?
If they are sensible, it’s fine. If not, it’s also an opportunity to establish their might.