Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8711 688-betraying _1

Alliance Master Li Ruohai conferred with Sect Master Rahu and gave a decisive nod. "Very well, it is settled. Everyone should make their preparations. Once all are ready, we shall launch our assault immediately. Simultaneously, we will dispatch a message to the Shadow Realm, signaling them to commence their attack as well." Li Ruohai concluded his statement without further elaboration, leaving Sect Master Rahu somewhat taken aback, having anticipated more words.

Nonetheless, Sect Master Rahu paid it no mind. He cast a glance at Li Ruohai and replied, "Understood. Then, Alliance Master Li, we shall depart to prepare." With that, he rose, shared a look with the assembled individuals, and exited the chamber. The others followed suit, departing one by one.

Li Ruohai did not escort them out, instead observing their retreating figures with a gaze brimming with coldness. He had long been aware of the clandestine alliance between the other five sects, and his suspicions now seemed confirmed. The present allegiance of the other four sects to the Rahu Sect's lead indicated a diminished influence of the Corpse Demon Sect upon them, a development Li Ruohai deemed unfavorable, though his immediate concern was the annihilation of the Rahu Sect.

Indeed, Li Ruohai harbored ambitions of subduing and subsequently dismantling the five great sects, absorbing them entirely into the Corpse Demon Sect. However, his animosity towards the Rahu Sect was particularly potent, to the point where he desired their complete eradication. While this was a formidable goal, he recognized that achieving it immediately was likely beyond his grasp.

Before long, all the sects had finalized their preparations. Subsequently, a multitude of magical artifacts surged forth from the blood sea, hurtling directly towards the territorial waters of the Blood Sea Alliance. Concurrently, disciples from the various sects emerged from their respective artifacts, poised for the final assault. Astonishingly, the Blood Sea Alliance's waters remained undisturbed, as if they remained completely unaware of the impending invasion.

Observing this unsettling tranquility from atop his own magical artifact, Li Ruohai's heart grew heavy. His apprehension stemmed not from a lack of preparedness on the Blood Sea Alliance's part, but rather from their unnerving calm. This placidity suggested the unsettling possibility that they might possess a hidden contingency.

He pondered the current state of affairs: the Blood Sea Realm in turmoil, the Shadow Realm's invasion, and the ongoing six-way conflict between the Blood Sea Alliance and the six great sects. In such dire circumstances, it seemed improbable that the Blood Sea Alliance would neglect to fortify their own domain. Even without massing their entire forces, some level of visible or covert patrols to monitor their vulnerabilities would be expected. Yet, there was absolutely nothing. This stark abnormality sent a chill of trepidation down Li Ruohai's spine. He understood that the greater the apparent lack of defense, the more thoroughly prepared the opposing side likely was.

Fueled by this unsettling realization, Li Ruohai's magical vessel involuntarily decelerated. The artifacts of the other sects surged ahead, leaving the Corpse Demon Sect's artifact behind. A sardonic smile touched Li Ruohai's lips. If those sects were eager to rush headlong into danger, so be it. He would not intervene.

At this critical juncture, clouds of crimson mist abruptly billowed forth within the Blood Sea Alliance's waters. These mists coalesced, gradually forming a colossal Firebird. The identity of this majestic avian creature was immediately recognizable to all – it was the divine beast, Vermillion Bird. Cascading flames emanated from its form, bestowing upon it an aura of immense power and grandeur. The Vermillion Bird's physical presence was colossal, measuring approximately a thousand meters in length, with wings spanning several hundred meters. It tilted its head towards the heavens, emitting a clear, resonant cry that echoed through the surrounding expanse.

Upon the appearance of the Vermillion Bird, the forces from all the allied sects halted their advance. However, swiftly thereafter, an energy emanated from the Rahu Sect. This energy was intangible, formless, perceptible only as a subtle force rather than a visible entity. Witnessing this, Li Ruohai instantly recognized it as the Rahu Sect's signature treasure, the Invisible Needle.

As if sensing the imminent threat, the Vermillion Bird unfurled its wings, conjuring a wall of flame before itself. The inferno raged for several miles, engulfing the area in a colossal blaze. Despite the fiery tempest, a singular force pierced through the sea of flames, hurtling directly towards the Vermillion Bird.

Instead of retreating from this advancing force, the Vermillion Bird met it head-on, striking with its sharp beak. A resounding impact ensued, repelling the piercing force. The Vermillion Bird merely gave its head a slight shake, appearing entirely unharmed by the encounter. Its remarkable resilience left all the onlookers in a state of stunned admiration.

At this moment, the voice of the Rahu Sect Master echoed, "What are you still waiting for? Unleash your full might and attack!" A roar erupted from all the cultivators present as they launched their most potent assaults against the Vermilion Bird. Those capable of ranged attacks moved first, unleashing their Dharma artifacts in a barrage aimed at the formidable beast.

The Vermilion Bird cast a remarkably human-like gaze upon the assembled crowd, its eyes brimming with utter disdain. With a mere flick of its wings, its body erupted in countless flames, coalescing into an immense fiery barrier before it. The incoming Dharma artifacts, upon striking this wall of fire, were unceremoniously repelled.

Suddenly, a breach appeared in the center of the fiery expanse. From this opening, a concentrated stream of energy shot directly towards the Vermilion Bird's form. Witnessing this, everyone recognized that the Rahu Sect Master had once again deployed his invisible needle attack against the Vermilion Bird.

However, it appeared the Vermilion Bird had anticipated the invisible needle's trajectory long before. With another powerful wing beat, it evaded the strike. Then, opening its formidable maw, it spewed forth a fiery arrow that hurtled towards the invisible needle. A resounding boom ensued as the Vermilion Bird's fiery projectile knocked the invisible needle aside. Simultaneously, the Sect Master's expression contorted, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Li Ruohai remained a passive observer, his stance one of quiet contemplation. While the disciples of the Corpse Demon Sect did engage the Vermilion Bird, their assaults proved utterly ineffective against its Shadow Realm. Consequently, the Vermilion Bird seemed completely unfazed by their efforts, its fiery defenses proving impenetrable to their attacks.

Upon witnessing the Rahu Sect Master's bloody expulsion, Li Ruohai's eyes gleamed with opportunity. He raised his voice, proclaiming, "Disciples of the Corpse Demon Sect, heed my command!" With a swift motion, he produced the Yin-Yang Death Mirror, from which a beam of dark light lanced directly towards the Rahu Sect Master. Li Ruohai recognized the Sect Master's injured state, intending to strike decisively, for he perceived the Sect Master as the greatest threat among them all.

Li Ruohai's attack descended with such unexpected swiftness that the Rahu Sect Master had no chance to evade. He could only watch as the black beam hurtled towards him. At this critical juncture, a masked cultivator clad in black, positioned beside the Sect Master, suddenly intervened. A longsword materialized in his grasp – entirely black and possessing an ancient aura. With a sweep of the blade, spectral wails filled the air, and the dark light emanating from the Yin-Yang Death Mirror was instantly dispersed upon contact with the sword.

However, upon beholding the sword, Li Ruohai's countenance shifted dramatically. He exclaimed, "Ghost King Sword! This is the sect-guarding artifact of the Severe Sword Sect! Who are you?!" His gaze then turned to the masked figure in black, sharp and interrogative. At this declaration, the cultivators who had been assailing the Vermilion Bird ceased their attacks. They retreated in unison, deftly maneuvering out of the beast's immediate combat radius, and stood observing, including the contingent from the Corpse Demon Sect.

It was then that Li Ruohai also perceived a curious shift: the disciples of the Corpse Demon Sect were not attacking the forces of the five major sects as he had expected. Instead, each stood ready with their weapons, their eyes fixed upon him. The respect he anticipated was absent, replaced by a mocking glint that felt disturbingly foreign.

A growing unease settled upon Li Ruohai. Gripping the Yin-Yang Death Mirror, he surveyed the surrounding cultivators. His gaze swept across the elders of the Corpse Demon Sect, who instinctively averted their eyes. This subtle reaction sent a chill down Li Ruohai's spine.

"Hahaha, Li Ruohai, I never expected your patience to run so thin that you'd make your move now. Are you immensely disappointed that you couldn't eliminate me with a single blow? Do you not find it incredibly strange that your own Corpse Demon Sect disciples aren't attacking us as you commanded? Hahaha, what a fool you are!" A voice boomed, and several cultivators ascended, led by none other than the Rahu Sect Master.

Li Ruohai looked at the Rahu Sect Master, then surveyed the individuals surrounding him. Understanding dawned, and he let out a long, drawn-out breath. Turning his gaze towards the elders of the Corpse Demon Sect, he remained silent but then addressed the Rahu Sect Master, inquiring, "When did you manage to bribe them?"

"Bribe? Don't make it sound so unpleasant. Is it truly a bribe if it's necessary? They were the ones who doubted your plan's success, prompting them to reveal it to me. I had invited other Dao friends here to launch a full-scale assault and capture the Blood Sea Realm in one decisive strike. However, I never anticipated they would turn your own strategy against you. Yet, I also didn't foresee your audacity in aiming to absorb our five great Sects in their entirety. Li Ruohai, aren't you afraid of being overwhelmed?"

"If I do not act, then the Blood Sea Realm will be finished. Must I truly cooperate with the Shadow Realm? If that happens, the people from the Shadow Realm will undoubtedly devour the Blood Sea Realm whole. What then becomes of us? Will we be mere slaves to the Shadow Realm? Don't pretend you weren't in league with the Shadow Realm. You've been colluding with them for a considerable time, haven't you?"

"Hahaha, indeed, you are correct. I have colluded with the people of the Shadow Realm. And it's not just me; the others are involved as well. What is so wrong with aligning with the Shadow Realm? Their strength is far beyond anything you can imagine. Do you even know how many troops entered the Blood Sea Realm with the Northern Wei King this time? Five million! More than five million, and these individuals are merely the vanguard of the Shadow Realm's forces. The true army of the Shadow Realm numbers even greater. So, what resistance do we, the warriors of the Blood Sea Realm, possess? Our aim is longevity. As long as we surrender to the Shadow Realm, we shall not perish and can continue our pursuits on the path to longevity. Is this not what everyone desires? Is this not what you yourself crave? If you had no desire to pursue immortality, why would you have taken over your only blood relative? Stop putting on an act in front of me; you are the one who desires eternal life the most among us all!"