The Sword Demon unleashes a powerful Celestial Level Vein Skill, shocking his opponents and blasting two Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted experts into the Qu Realm. Despite facing twenty-three enemies, the Sword Demon holds his ground, causing cracks to appear in Mitian City's gate. The unleashed power eventually destroys the city gate, humiliating the Battle Division.
He could already envision it: if the Immortal Daily were to broadcast this entire event across the vast expanse of Heaven and Earth Lake, the excitement among its people would be immeasurable.
This surge of elation would be unshakable, impervious to any dissenting opinions. Even those who harbored ill feelings towards the Immortal Sect would find themselves swept up in the jubilation.
Why? Because the Immortal Sect's triumph was, in essence, the triumph of Heaven and Earth Lake itself.
It signified the ascent of Heaven and Earth Lake's forces, freeing them from the shackles of external control.
This moment, though a small step for the Immortal Sect,
represented a colossal leap for the entirety of Heaven and Earth Lake!
Acting with swift decisiveness, Chen Xie immediately utilized the Sound Transmission Stone to contact the Jinzhi Tower operatives within the Red Domain. He mobilized a significant contingent of personnel to converge upon Heaven and Earth Lake via the Teleportation Array, initiating the production of the very first Immortal Daily within this new territory.
Given the modest size of Heaven and Earth Lake, Chen Xie felt no apprehension about diverting a portion of his workforce; it would not impede the ongoing expansion efforts at Heaven-Gazing Gorge.
Furthermore, Heaven and Earth Lake served as his primary operational hub, meaning the labor force was already substantial. As long as the Immortal Daily could be completed by the following morning, he was confident in its dissemination to every city across Heaven and Earth Lake by dawn.
The news of the Immortal Sect's inaugural victory would thus saturate the region, firmly establishing a foundation of awe and respect for the Immortal Sect in the hearts of Heaven and Earth Lake's inhabitants!
This foundational reverence was of paramount importance.
After all, the Immortal Sect drew its roots from Heaven and Earth Lake.
In other words, regardless of how the people of Heaven and Earth Lake perceived the Immortal Sect, it was undeniably a force belonging to their domain.
Not an outsider group!
Once this bedrock of respect was laid, and a subtle inclination towards joining the Immortal Sect was sown in every individual's spirit.
As this nascent belief began to sprout, it would cultivate a continuous influx of devoted disciples for generations to come, individuals wholly committed to the Sect's cause.
This was a crucial advantage that Heaven-Gazing Gorge simply could not replicate.
Heaven-Gazing Gorge harbored too many diverse factions and a populace with an abundance of choices, creating a diffuse loyalty.
There was always another organization willing to accept those who didn't quite fit elsewhere!
This very reason explained why, when the forces within Heaven-Gazing Gorge merely targeted the influential leaders, the entire organization would naturally disintegrate.
"Elder Long, I entrust the creation of Heaven and Earth Lake's Immortal Daily to you. It must be completed by tomorrow morning!"
As Chen Xie needed to support the Sword Demon and simultaneously monitor the Red Domain's activities, he temporarily assigned this crucial task to Long Ke.
However, Long Ke remained lost in a daze, her attention captivated by the image relayed by the shadowy messenger. Her eyes were glued to the astonishing spectacle of Mitian City's complete obliteration during the battle.
She had never personally witnessed a battlefield.
Yet, she was acutely aware that throughout the years, conflicts between Zhetian Tower and You Country had consistently favored Zhetian Tower's dominance.
Never before had a formidable expert from You Country managed to breach Zhetian Tower's territory!
Nor had any single individual from You Country ever dared to confront more than twenty Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted powerhouses simultaneously!
But the Sword Demon had achieved precisely that.
And he had accomplished it after pledging allegiance to the Immortal Sect!
"If my sister could witness this moment, how immensely proud she would be?" Long Ke murmured to herself, before slowly marshalling her thoughts.
She had harbored the belief that, in time, the Immortal Sect might even contend with colossal entities like the Long Family.
Their development had been extraordinarily rapid.
Everything about them seemed almost surreal.
Yet, she had never anticipated that the Immortal Sect's initial major conflict wouldn't be with the Long Family, but with the Zhetian Tower, an organization vastly more powerful than the Long Family itself.
And in their very first engagement, the Immortal Sect had gained the decisive advantage!
Without the intervention of a Celestial Unrestricted expert, no force could truly challenge the Immortal Sect's burgeoning power.
"Elder Long?"
"Elder Long?"
"Ah—"
After being addressed a few times, Long Ke finally snapped back to the present.
Chen Xie offered a resigned smile, reiterated his previous instruction, and then added emphasis, "Elder Long, I do leave this significant matter in your capable hands."
"Rest assured, Elder Chen, I guarantee that all hands will be on deck to produce the Immortal Daily by tomorrow morning, ensuring the joyous news of the Immortal Sect's victory echoes throughout Heaven and Earth Lake."
"No, no, no... Elder Long, there appears to be a slight misunderstanding. This particular issue of the Immortal Daily is not intended for dissemination within Heaven-Gazing Gorge; its reach must be exclusively confined to Heaven and Earth Lake."
"Why? If the people of You Country learn of this, they would certainly take the Immortal Sect seriously and might even offer special treatment, thus preventing a war over the Sect Leader refusing tribute!"
Long Ke found this perplexing.
If this matter were to become known in Heaven-Gazing Gorge, the Immortal Sect's reputation would undoubtedly skyrocket.
Many difficulties would then be easily overcome, her sister and brother-in-law wouldn't be constrained by familial obligations, and they could be together openly.
Chen Xie shook his head, explaining, "Elder Long, had the Sect Leader wished for a cordial relationship with You Country, he would have acted long ago. The special Vortex Map alone is sufficient for You Country to overlook any transgressions by the Immortal Sect. However, the Sect Leader has abstained from this because he desires no entanglements with You Country. Furthermore, if this news were to spread within You Country, while they might not initiate a war with the Immortal Sect, they would inevitably seek to subjugate the Immortal Sect unconditionally. It's the path of prosperity for those who submit, and ruin for those who resist! This is due to the Immortal Sect possessing far too many unparalleled assets... so many that You Country would disregard any contributions the Immortal Sect could offer in the war against Zhetian Tower."
"I understand..." Long Ke nodded thoughtfully.
She conceded that her own contemplation had been insufficient.
Her focus had been more on allowing her sister to witness the Immortal Sect under Wenping's leadership and enabling the Long Family to perceive the Immortal Sect's formidable strength.
Yet, even if their power cannot be displayed before You Country at this moment, Long Ke held the conviction that it wouldn't be long before the Immortal Sect stood before You Country with significantly enhanced might.
Her sister would undoubtedly feel immense pride!
And her sister would surely find freedom through Wenping!
"Elder Long, I entrust this matter to you, and..." Chen Xie imparted a few more words of counsel to Long Ke before retrieving a Sound Transmission Stone to contact the Sword Demon.
He had a crucial reminder for the Sword Demon!
The five War Gods from the War Department, in conjunction with the Celestial Unrestricted expert known as Senior Jiang in his domain, had concluded their discussions.
Their arrival at Mitian City was anticipated within two hours!
The Sword Demon could continue his rampage for these two hours; this group of twenty-odd individuals posed no immediate threat to him.
However, upon the arrival of the five War Gods, the scales would undoubtedly tip.
"Let them come!"
Nevertheless, the Sword Demon displayed no concern whatsoever.
Instead, his voice resonated with palpable excitement.
Chen Xie felt compelled to swiftly inform Wenping, hoping to persuade the Sect Leader to personally reason with the Sword Demon, who was already lost in the fervor of battle.
The convergence of five War Gods was no trivial affair!
It demanded utmost seriousness!
After establishing contact with Wenping via the Sound Transmission Stone, Chen Xie promptly relayed, "Sect Leader, the exit point for the second Curved Realm Passage has been confirmed. It is situated within the waters of Xuanse Lake!"
"The exit is rather concealed."
Wenping responded coolly, standing at the prow of the Flying Ship.
He then inquired, "How much longer until those five War Gods reach Mitian City?"
Chen Xie replied, "They are expected to arrive at Mitian City in two hours! Elder Sword Demon is already apprised of this timeline but appears exceedingly excited. Do you believe we should attempt to temper Elder Sword Demon's fervor, considering we are currently within Zhetian Tower's territory?"
"No need to worry, the more berserk the Sword Demon becomes, the better!"
Wenping now eagerly anticipated the swift arrival of those five combatants.
Therefore, why would he seek to restrain the Sword Demon?
