With the deals struck and the agreements in place, Aelina's plans began to unfold. Across the Continent, the various sects and powerful families commenced their campaigns against the beast tides, turning their misfortune into an opportunity for growth.
Each battle provided valuable combat experience for the disciples, cultivating their strength and tempering their wills. Meanwhile, the corpses of defeated beasts were collected and sent to the Battle Maiden Sect in vast numbers.
In the Immortal Sword Sect, Sect Leader Alexander stood at a mountaintop, watching his disciples in the training grounds below. Their determination and sword techniques were growing by leaps and bounds as they faced one wave of beasts after another. His lips twitched into a smile, seeing them rising to the occasion.
"The deal with Aelina might have been forced, but it has brought unforeseen benefits," he mused. "Perhaps it wasn't such a bad thing after all."
