Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8700 8700: The situation (1)

Cheng Wanchun metsitu Jingyu's gaze, and situ Jingyu returned it, awaiting Cheng Wanchun's response. Though he suspected it might not be the absolute truth, he still desired to hear Cheng Wanchun's words. After all, the Blood Sea Alliance had not been easily established. If the Blood Slaughter Sect were to mobilize their forces due to the unchecked advance of the Shadow Realm's Army, they would need to reconsider. This implied that the Shadow Realm's forces were far more formidable than initially presumed.

A smile touched Cheng Wanchun's lips. &Quot;No, the Blood Slaughter Sect is faring quite well. In our recent engagement with the Shadow Realm Army, we sustained no losses and even eliminated a hundred thousand of their soldiers. However, a peculiar detail has emerged. The Shadow Realm Army has ceased their assaults upon us in recent days. Their initial offensive occurred simply because we had passed through their territory; they intended to gauge our strength. Had we proven weak, they would have likely attacked and annihilated us. "However, they refrained and even allowed us to gain an advantage before retreating. Even so, they have not attacked since. Their second assault was prompted by the six major Sects dispatching troops against the Blood Slaughter Sect. They perceived this as a potential opportunity and launched an attack, yet they were once again unsuccessful and retreated. Despite this, they still haven't attacked. Does this not strike you as odd? What are they waiting for? Our inaction stems from our efforts to discover the grey fog's weakness and breach it. But what is their objective? Do you not find it peculiar?"

Upon hearing this, situ Jingyu and the others felt a disquieting strangeness. It was truly puzzling. Why were they holding back their attacks? What was the cause of this hesitation? As invaders, the longer they remained in the Blood Sea Realm, the more disadvantageous their situation would become, wouldn't it? If they were truly biding their time for the Blood Sea Realm to retaliate, their end would be certain. Yet, they persisted in their waiting. This matter was undeniably peculiar.

Cheng Wanchun regarded situ Jingyu. &Quot;The Master has already contemplated this. Therefore, while preparing to break through the grey fog, he is also investigating another crucial matter. He aims to determine if any spies from the Shadow Realm have infiltrated the Blood Sea Realm. Given that Shadow Realm operatives were sighted at the Lonely Island Market, we are aware that individuals from that market might be the spies the Shadow Realm has positioned here. But what if they have other operatives? What if this traitor originates from within the six major Sects? What would be the consequences then?"

Situ Jingyu's expression shifted dramatically upon hearing Cheng Wanchun's words. He surmised that the individual from the six Sects being alluded to was no commoner but someone of considerable standing within their ranks. The mere thought of such a person being a spy for the shadow industry was terrifying. Could it be that all the actions undertaken by the six major Sects had been manipulated from within? If such a scenario were true, the underlying machination was exceptionally malevolent.

The actions undertaken by the six major Sects were, in effect, tantamount to shattering their own foundations. While the six major Sects remained powerful on the surface, their internal strength had been severely undermined. Within the six major Sects, aside from their own disciples, no external cultivators could be found. This absence of outsiders signified a complete departure of independent cultivators, leaving only the disciples of the six major Sects and their immediate families within the surrounding territories.

While this might not appear significant at first glance, it represented a catastrophic blow to their foundation. It implied that the six major Sects would face immense difficulty in recruiting new disciples. Furthermore, their current reputation was in tatters, rendering recruitment nearly impossible. Future enlistments would be limited to within their own Sect structures, preventing any substantial growth and ensuring a gradual decline in their overall strength.

If Cheng Wanchun's suspicions held true, then the Shadow Realm had orchestrated the downfall of the Blood Slaughter Sect, the most formidable among the Blood Sea Realm's powers, through a traitorous insider. This diversion caused the most powerful cultivators of the Blood Sea Realm to focus their animosity on their own factions rather than the external threat. In essence, it ignited internal strife, leaving the Blood Sea Realm vulnerable and ripe for the Shadow Realm to exploit.

"No, you are mistaken. If that were the situation, wouldn't the people of the Shadow Realm be finished if an Almighty from the Blood Sea Realm attacked? No matter how powerful those from the Shadow Realm were, they couldn't possibly stop an Almighty from an upper realm, could they? No matter how well they planned, they couldn't possibly gain any advantage. What would be the point?" Situ Jingyu frowned, pondering for a moment. It suddenly struck him that they seemed to have overlooked the mighty figures from the upper realm. Or rather, Cheng Wanchun and the others had never factored them into their considerations. If they had, the Shadow Realm's Army would be rendered insignificant. An intervention by the upper realm's Almighty would annihilate the Shadow Realm's Army, leaving them with no advantage whatsoever.

"An Almighty from the upper realm? You're still dwelling on the upper realm's Almighty. Do you truly believe my master hasn't considered this? In truth, even before the Shadow Realm's invasion, my master was already contemplating the Almighty figures from the higher realm. Do not forget, we eliminated the Yin Ghost Sect and the Yin Yang Sect. Would the Almighty figures from the higher realm simply let us off the hook? It is precisely because they wouldn't that we have been monitoring the movements of the upper realm's mighty figures. Later, we learned from the Giant Demon Sect that they had been unable to contact their upper realm Almighty for quite some time. This is likely the same for the other major sects. Otherwise, why do you suppose the Almighty figures from the upper realm of the Yin Yang Sect and the Yin Ghost Sect did not come to deal with us?"

"There is only one plausible reason they haven't sought retribution: they must be preoccupied with something else, rendering them unable to attend to us, thus permitting us free rein. However, our inability to contact one or two of them is rather peculiar. Subsequently, we considered another possibility: that the people of the Shadow Realm might also possess an Almighty in the upper realm. That is to say, the Shadow Realm also has a mighty figure in the upper realm, and their upper realm Almighty might be colluding with their actions in the lower realm. Presently, the Blood Sea Realm's upper realm Almighty...

Cheng Wanchun paused before continuing, "This is precisely why my master urged you to dispatch your troops without delay. You are a newly established force, and your Foundation is not yet stable. Should you mobilize your forces now, your headquarters will be exceedingly vulnerable. At that juncture, if there are indeed traitors within the six major sects, they will undoubtedly seize the opportunity and propose an assault on you. This is because the people of the Shadow Realm are undoubtedly committed to eradicating the living forces of our Blood Sea Realm with all their might. Therefore, if the six major sects truly capitalize on the moment you are engaged with the Shadow Realm's Army to attack you, it will serve as definitive proof of a traitor within the six major sects, and one holding a significant position."

Situ Jingyu and the others stared at Cheng Wanchun, dumbfounded. They had never conceived of the scenario Cheng Wanchun had described, particularly the aspect concerning the upper realm's mighty figures. In their eyes, these higher beings had always been invincible and insurmountable. Yet here was Cheng Wanchun suggesting that they were being held back, possibly even facing peril. This was entirely beyond their wildest expectations.

Nevertheless, they had to concede that Cheng Wanchun's reasoning held water. If the mighty figures from the upper realm were not indisposed, the Yin Yang Sect and the Yin Ghost Sect would not have let the Blood Slaughter Sect off the hook. Yet, they remained passive. After the Blood Slaughter Sect severed ties with the six major sects, the upper realm's mighty figures from those very sects made no move. This fact alone was highly indicative. It was simply that no one had ever considered this line of reasoning until now.

Upon hearing Cheng Wanchun's strategy, Situ Jingyu turned his gaze to him and questioned, "So, you intend to use us as decoys? Won't that put us in peril?" Situ Jingyu grasped Cheng Wanchun's underlying intention. Should they proceed as suggested, the Blood Sea Alliance would essentially serve as a test to uncover any traitors within the Six Sects.

Cheng Wanchun replied in a hushed tone, "Precisely, however, you need not harbor any anxieties. Given that we approached you for this endeavor, we naturally possess the means to guarantee your security. If you concur, an early warning formation can be established at your headquarters. This way, the moment the enemy approaches, you will be instantly alerted, allowing you to dispatch reinforcements from your defense lines. Naturally, should you place your trust in us, we are also prepared to dispatch our own personnel to assist. Furthermore, we can aid in fortifying the existing formations protecting your island bases. By doing so, even if the forces from the Six Great Sects launch an assault, they will be incapable of breaching your defenses, rendering you completely secure here."

Cheng Wanchun then addressed Situ Jingyu and the assembled group, stating, "To be perfectly candid, our every action thus far has been in preparation for the direst of circumstances. If our prior hypotheses hold true, the formidable figures from the Upper Realm may very well be facing grave peril. Should an unfortunate event befall our Upper Realm powers within the Blood Sea Realm, the mighty individuals from the Shadow Realm would then lend their aid to their counterparts in the lower echelons of the Shadow Realm to confront us. In such a scenario, we would find ourselves in truly precarious straits. Of course, this remains the absolute worst-case outcome."

Situ Jingyu and the others remained silent, rendered speechless. Truthfully, they had never conceived that the members of the Blood Slaughter Sect would possess such foresight. They began to acknowledge that the Blood Slaughter Sect did not appear to be acting in duplicity; their intentions seemed genuinely earnest. More surprisingly, they had been unaware of the precarious situation within the Blood Sea Realm. It was now evident that the Blood Sea Realm was likely teetering on the brink of survival, a reality that was difficult for them to fully accept in that moment.