Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8731 - 708-discovery _1

"Old Man Nan, what do you mean? Why isn’t my attack proceeding smoothly?" "Let me tell you, I intended to utilize the inhabitants of the Blood Sea Realm to gain control over this place, which is why I held back my assault. Who would have imagined these locals to be so inept? They can’t even withstand another person’s attack. That’s why I resolved to strike alone. Just watch; as soon as I commit, I’ll conquer the Blood Death Realm in no time," the Northern Wei Lord declared, glaring at the old man.

The old man observed the Northern Wei Lord’s demeanor and offered a smile. &Quot; "Young Bei, cease your boasting. I’ve heard that the opposition has already devised a countermeasure for your Mist World. If that’s the case, they’ll be able to breach your fog domain. Do you truly believe you can subdue the Blood Sea Realm in a single swift action? I also heard the Blood Sea Realm has already been unified."

Upon hearing the old man’s words, the Northern Wei Lord’s anger dissipated. His gaze shifted to the elder, his eyes narrowing slightly. "How did you come by this information? It seems you know more than you let on. Old Man Nan, don’t tell me you’ve also planted spies among my ranks?" As he posed the question, the Beiwei Lord narrowed his eyes at the old man. His handsome features, now narrowed in a squint, held a semblance of a smile, yet this expression conveyed a starkly different message when directed at the old man.

This elder was none other than the Nanwei Lord of the Shadow World. While no open conflict existed between Lord Nanwei and Lord Beiwei, their relationship was hardly cordial. Nevertheless, Lord Nanwei understood Lord Beiwei’s volatile nature intimately. Lord Beiwei was prone to capricious actions and could estrange himself from anyone at will, making Lord Nanwei disinclined to provoke him.

Lord Beiwei possessed an unfortunate characteristic, understood by all within their circle: when he narrowed his eyes and seemed to smile, it signified his true fury. Should circumstances turn unfavorable, he would not hesitate to fight to the death. It was precisely this trait that caused Lord Nanwei’s heart to leap into his throat upon witnessing the expression. He then offered a smile to Lord Beiwei. "Little Bei, you’re assuming too much. Didn’t you gather all the cultivators? Do you think I wouldn’t send someone to inquire? Will those individuals disclose who we are, whether the Northern Wei Lord or the Southern Wei Lord? Naturally, they recounted all they knew. Furthermore, you don’t need others to reveal your current predicament, do you? This isn’t precisely a clandestine matter."

Hearing this explanation, the Northern Wei Lord chuckled. "Indeed, you speak the truth. However, my concerns are minimal. Do you see? I initiated an assault today, yet they showed no inclination to engage us, prompting me to strike preemptively. Now, they merely retreat, refraining from confronting me. What does this imply? It suggests they likely possess no effective means to counter my Mist World. Moreover, do you truly believe they can contend with my Mist World? You hold a naive perception of the Mist World. I observe that the cultivators within the Blood Sea Realm excel primarily at internal strife; when it comes to confronting us, they are vastly outmatched."

Lord Nanwei cast a glance at Lord Beiwei and smiled. "Young Bei, do not underestimate the situation," the old man cautioned. "His Majesty is exceptionally cautious this time, entrusting this mission to the Five Guards. You represent not only yourself but also the Five Guards. Should you falter, you will be held in contempt not just by others, but by us as well. I, being old and thick-skinned, couldn't care less, but it is different for the others. If you fail, the Five Guards will look down upon you. I fear the other three could set their sights on you. At that juncture, they won’t be as amicable as this old man."

Lord Beiwei’s gaze swept over Lord Nanwei before letting out a cold snort. "Do you believe I am unaware? It was not an easy feat for us fifth Guardian Kings to secure this opportunity for meritorious service. Do you imagine I would allow myself to become a laughingstock? If I weren’t exercising extreme caution, wouldn’t I have attacked long ago? I would have struck much earlier. However, I have now ascertained the might of the Blood Sea Realm. It is time to advance. Once we eliminate these cultivators, the Blood Sea Realm will fall under our control. At that point, His Majesty’s mission will be accomplished."

King Nanwei regarded him, gave a nod, and declared with a deep voice, "It's good that you are confident. My forces are prepared. This time, we must accomplish the mission flawlessly. Do not underestimate the inhabitants of the Blood Sea Realm; if they unite, their numbers will be substantial. Should you require my assistance, do not hesitate to ask. Now is not the moment for avarice; our priority is the task His Majesty assigned. Failure will spell trouble for both of us."

King Beiwei acknowledged with a nonchalant nod, replying, "Rest assured, everything will be fine. I am aware of my responsibilities and have made thorough preparations. I have assets within their ranks. When conflict arises, they will disrupt from within. They will not be able to defeat me, so you need not worry." With that, King Beiwei poured himself a cup of tea and downed it in a single gulp.

Lord Nanwei observed him silently before also picking up his tea for a sip. Truthfully, he felt quite assured in Lord Beiwei's capabilities. Despite Lord Beiwei's seemingly unrestrained demeanor, his actions were always executed with meticulous order. He wasn't prone to recklessness, which alleviated Nanwei's concerns, though he felt it prudent to offer a reminder.

A day passed swiftly. The following day was still designated for Zhao Hai and his forces to prepare. Zhao Hai remained disinclined to expedite the assault, maintaining his intention to attack tomorrow. Consequently, he issued the order to retreat once more. Simultaneously, he observed his troops, eager to gauge their reactions.

This observation yielded some insights. Initially, the disciples from the Giant Demon Sect, the Blood Massacre Sect, and the Blood Sea Alliance were the most compliant. Even with the order to retreat, these disciples were diligently making their final preparations without complaint. The only peculiarity was a sense of palpable eagerness, as if they were impatient to engage the Shadow Realm's army as soon as possible.

In contrast, the recently surrendered members from the six major sects were evidently discontent. Murmurs began to spread amongst them, questioning Zhao Hai's persistent orders to retreat. This caused them some displeasure, though their discontent remained at a low level. After all, they were now part of the Blood Massacre Sect, and any insubordination would be met with the sect's strict regulations. Some even hesitated to voice their grievances, as their current overseers were no longer from their original sects but from others, and they feared severe repercussions for any misspoken words.

While the reactions of most were as expected, a select few individuals drew Zhao Hai's particular attention. These were itinerant cultivators who had recently joined the Blood Massacre Sect, or members from smaller sects. Their responses to the continuous retreat orders were peculiar. Instead of complaining, they gravitated towards larger gatherings, using their words to incite discord. They insinuated that Zhao Hai's ordered retreats stemmed from an unwillingness to confront the Shadow Realm forces, claiming his prior attacks on the six major sects were merely a pretext to subjugate them, rather than a genuine effort to eradicate the Shadow Realm inhabitants. Their narrative suggested Zhao Hai's true objective was simply for the Blood Slaughter Sect to dominate the Blood Sea Realm.

Some spread rumors that the Shadow Realm possessed immense power, and the Blood Slaughter Sect recognized their inferiority, hence the retreat. Others claimed Zhao Hai had fabricated his methods for dealing with the mysterious fog, questioning why he wouldn't deploy such a solution if it truly existed.

These narratives, originating from these specific individuals, found resonance with certain listeners. Zhao Hai swiftly identified them. It was crucial to remember that these individuals were situated on Spirit Array Island, making their every action observable to Zhao Hai and Elder Array. Zhao Hai had previously instructed Elder Array to maintain constant surveillance over the island's activities, ensuring that all their words and deeds were duly noted by both of them.

Upon noticing this development, Elder Array promptly informed Zhao Hai. However, Zhao Hai opted not to intervene immediately. He understood perfectly that their offensive was scheduled for the following day, and dealing with these instigators then would be far more effective than apprehending them at this juncture.

A day vanished just like that. Subsequently, the moment arrived to initiate a counteroffensive against the Shadow Realm, precisely as Zhao Hai had declared. On this particular day, the spiritual array island ceased its retreat, and the entire defense line halted its movement. Disciples from the various divisions within the Blood Slaughter Sect had congregated on the spiritual array island. This island had already been augmented with numerous layers of vines, providing ample space to accommodate a multitude of individuals. Thus, even with the Blood Slaughter Sect amassing close to five million troops at this location, there was no concern about insufficient capacity.

Not all of these assembled individuals hailed from the Blood Slaughter Sect. Truthfully, a significant number of disciples remained with the sect, not partaking in this particular operation; they were selected for advanced training. Furthermore, a considerable contingent of the dead spirit tribe members were also absent from this military engagement.

Presently, everyone was gathered on the spiritual array island, which had transformed into a colossal, bucket-shaped botanical edifice, boasting approximately a hundred floors. At the core of this botanical structure lay an open expanse. All the disciples of the Blood Slaughter Sect were assembled within this building. Regardless of the floor they occupied, a clear view of the central void was afforded to them.

Despite the presence of five million individuals, their numbers did not appear overwhelming within the hundred-story structure. The architectural design of their edifice was particularly peculiar, featuring external sections that were higher while the interior sections descended inwards. The closer one approached the center, the lower the elevation became, ensuring everyone could observe the heart of the building.

Situated at the building's center was a prominent, elevated structure, boasting a diameter of roughly 100 meters. Although the platform was currently unoccupied, everyone stood attentive, awaiting something. They held a firm belief that Zhao Hai would not have erected such a platform without a purpose. Moreover, considering it was the designated day for the counterattack against the opposing army, they were convinced Zhao Hai had significant pronouncements to make.