The next moment, he led the Heavenly Persons of the Luo King Mansion to meet up.
Seeing the flying Heavenly Persons, the woman in black displayed a hint of envy.
These were Heavenly Persons after all.
They were the very top experts the Moon Worship Sect was most lacking.
She thought of the four maps she had once obtained, one of which was completely fake, which meant the Holy Sect could never find the Taiping Sacred Cave as per the legend, making her extremely frustrated internally.
Without the Taiping Sacred Cave, the most powerful Demonization Secret Skill of the Moon Worship Sect could not be utilized.
This time, as long as they assisted the Luo King Mansion in defeating the Night King Mansion and took over the territory of the Divine Sword Sect, the Holy Sect might have the chance to find the fourth map.
Li Qian sat cross-legged, holding a demon stone the size of a fist in his palm, absorbing the Demon Essence within.
The Qi and blood within his body bubbled and surged through every cell, causing immense discomfort.
Thump... Thump... Thump...
Only with the sound of the Chen Bell in his mind did the discomfort ease.
After some time, once the absorbed Demon Essence was fully refined, the golden Qi and blood in his body finally calmed down.
He opened his eyes, revealing a hint of weariness.
He could feel the Qi Blood Sacred Realm Embryo within him strengthened a bit more.
At this moment, over seven months had passed since his Pure Holy Body reached perfection.
Suddenly, his thoughts stirred, and he summoned the system interface to check the latest information.
Cultivation: Innate True Pill (Middle Stage 13/100).
Sacrificial Artifact: Chen Bell (Law 4855/10000).
Martial Skills: Sword Stabbing Fist (Perfect), Heartless Sword Technique (Perfect), Pure Holy Body (Perfect), Soul Chasing Sword Skill (Perfect).
Martial Intent: Heartless Sword Intent (True Image 50/100).
Divine Skills: Qi Blood Sacred Realm (Embryo 8/100).
Secret Skill: Ten Thousand Transformation Sword Qi, Blood Burning Technique.
His cultivation had now reached the True Pill Realm Middle Stage.
Since the Pure Holy Body had reached perfection, he could raise his progress by one point in just five days even after entering the Middle Stage.
In just over a year, he would be able to step into the True Pill Realm Late Stage.
As for the Qi Blood Sacred Realm Embryo, it would take longer, nearly a month to improve by a single point.
And that was with him absorbing Demon Essence to the maximum extent almost every day.
One can imagine how difficult it was to enhance the Qi Blood Sacred Realm Embryo.
At the current rate... it was estimated it would take over seven years for the Qi Blood Sacred Realm to take true form.
However, compared to Sword Intent... it was still a bit quicker.
Suddenly, Li Qian saw a figure flying up from the foot of the mountain.
"Senior Brother Li, the Sect Leader commands, all martial artists above the Innate level must promptly go to the Divine Sword Hall for a meeting."
The figure arrived below the Bell Platform, giving Li Qian a polite salutation.
Li Qian nodded, but he was rather puzzled.
What exactly had happened?
Why were even Innate-level martial artists like himself being summoned for a meeting?
Normally, for any major discussions, at least elder-level participation was required.
Thus, Li Qian picked up his Divine Sword, Sword Number Eighteen, and with a flicker of his form, drifted down from the Bell Platform, speeding towards the inner gates.
Inside the Divine Sword Hall.
Many Peak Masters and elder-level authorities, Sword Masters, and all eleven True Inheritors are present.
Each person has a very solemn expression.
Recently, news from the frontline arrived: the Night King Mansion’s army was defeated, and the Luo King Mansion’s army is marching directly toward the Divine Sword Sect.
Moreover, we have received important intelligence that the Moon Worship Sect has formed an alliance with the Luo King Mansion. They have suddenly deployed a half-demon army, which is the main reason behind the Night King Mansion’s disastrous defeat.
Given all the signs, it’s certain that the Divine Sword Sect cannot hold out.
However, we must hold out, we must buy time for the Night King Mansion to reorganize its resistance forces.
Thus, the Divine Sword Sect is preparing defenses and has initiated the Sect Survival Plan, relocating a small portion of the most elite core disciples to the sealed nation of Kunwu Road.
"The list for the Sect Survival Plan has been determined. When the time comes to retreat, the eleven True Inheritors will notify in private... Apart from those on the list, all the other disciples, including all the elders, Peak Masters, Sword Masters... and the Sect Leader himself, will share the fate of the Divine Sword Sect."
Sect Leader Feng Shaoyu spoke with a heavy tone.
In the Sect Survival Plan, the True Inheritors are the first to be evacuated, as they are guaranteed to be on the list.
As for the others... it depends on their potential.
Moreover, apart from those present, the rest of the Divine Sword Sect’s ordinary elders and disciples are unaware of this pre-determined list.
This matter must be conducted in secrecy to prevent panic and to avoid affecting morale.
Outside the Divine Sword Hall, the square is filled with hundreds of people, all of whom are Innate-level experts or higher.
However, many are wounded, evidently having retreated from the battlefield in recent months.
A large number of them are white-haired and venerable, mostly consisting of retired elders.
Everyone is discussing animatedly, curious as to why all the Innate-level Martial Artists are suddenly convened for a meeting.
They all feel that this is no ordinary matter.
Li Qian also arrived at the square.
The scene is chaotic; everyone is whispering and discussing.
He stands quietly to one side, so low-key that it’s hard for anyone to notice.
Suddenly, the grand doors of the Divine Sword Hall open, and a large group of people step out, led by Sect Leader Feng Shaoyu.
The presence of the eleven True Inheritors is particularly surprising to those gathered.
Under normal circumstances, True Inheritors rarely show themselves.
Their sudden appearance now is thought-provoking.
"Not long ago, news came from the frontline. The Night King Mansion’s army suffered a crushing defeat... The rebel army of the Luo King Mansion is advancing straight towards our Divine Sword Sect," said Sect Leader Feng Shaoyu in a grave voice.
"Weren’t we told that the situation was favorable? Breaking through the Luo King Mansion’s Qi River defense line was only a matter of time. How did it suddenly reverse?"
"Yes, isn’t this too abrupt?"
"How could we have been in a standoff for so long only to suffer a sudden defeat?"
After a brief silence, everyone at the venue was in an uproar.
Li Qian was also deeply shocked.
He knew that the Martial Arts Army formed by Divine Sword Sect had already rushed to the frontline over a month ago, preparing to gather the strongest forces and strike in one fell swoop to completely crush the Luo King Mansion’s defenses.
"Next, we must make all preparations to withstand the attack of the Luo King Mansion’s rebel army. If we cannot hold them off, the Divine Sword Sect will be facing the threat of annihilation," Sect Leader Feng Shaoyu continued.
Once the Luo King Mansion takes over the Divine Sword Sect, the whole Taising Dao sealed nation will fall into the control of the Luo King Mansion, and its power will increase significantly.
Moreover, the Luo King Mansion will be able to seal off the passage between Taising Dao and Kunwu Road, enabling them to attack Kunwu Road or defend Taising Dao.
Everyone’s face showed a grave expression.
They knew that the moment of life or death for the Divine Sword Sect had arrived.
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