Chapter 91: The Heavy Weapon Sect Can Last More Than Two Months, Right?
Feishuang Sect, Sect Master's Courtyard.
A burly middle-aged man was pacing back and forth with a frown.
A young woman, on the other hand, was sitting leisurely on a stone bench.
Her features were delicate, and her skin was glowing white.
The man was Pang Longxiang, the Sect Master of Feishuang Sect.
The young woman was Pang Longxiang's only daughter, Pang Ziyu, who was also the young Sect Master of Feishuang Sect.
Pang Longxiang paced for a long time before speaking slowly, "Yu'er, after much thought, I still believe that we should focus our efforts on the Alchemy King's Cave."
Pang Ziyu shook her head solemnly, "Father, the Alchemy King's Cave is indeed important, but with our capabilities, it's too difficult to open it."
"I estimate that it would take at least half a year."
"But the Heavy Weapon Sect cannot wait for half a year. Currently, Qingxuan Sect's strength has already surpassed that of the Heavy Weapon Sect. In less than three to four months, the Heavy Weapon Sect will be annexed."
"Once the Heavy Weapon Sect is annexed, it will significantly impact the surrounding situation."
Pang Longxiang frowned deeply.
Pang Ziyu continued, "Also, don't forget about Shen Mo."
"According to Liu Yuanfeng, it was Shen Mo who obtained the Heavy Weapon Sect's lost 'Heavy Weapon Crystal Refining Technique,' which allowed Qingxuan Sect to start producing refined crystal spiritual weapons and rise rapidly."
"Additionally, although Qingxuan Sect hasn't admitted it, various signs indicate that Shen Mo must possess a Heaven-grade physique."
"Once Qingxuan Sect annexes the Heavy Weapon Sect, it will undoubtedly be promoted to a first-rate sect and will acquire the treasures that the Heavy Weapon Sect has accumulated over the years."
"And as the young Sect Master of Qingxuan Sect, Shen Mo will naturally receive the most resources."
"Do you know what happens when a genius with a Heaven-grade physique is combined with abundant resources?"
"A monster, a monster even more terrifying than Zhou Qingcang!"
"If he advances to the Core Formation Realm, no other Core Formation Realm cultivator would be his match!"
Pang Ziyu looked at Pang Longxiang seriously, "Father, listen to me. The Alchemy King's Cave can wait, but we must first help the Heavy Weapon Sect suppress Qingxuan Sect!"
Pang Longxiang rubbed his temples.
It was a difficult decision.
On one hand, there was the Alchemy King's Cave.
On the other hand, there was the Heavy Weapon Sect.
For the Alchemy King's Cave, people needed to be stationed there to guard against Storm Rain Sect taking advantage of any gaps.
For the Heavy Weapon Sect, people were also needed to prevent Qingxuan Sect from annexing it.
Pang Longxiang couldn't help but curse, "Useless! If the Heavy Weapon Sect had any use, we wouldn't be in this situation!"
After much consideration, he said, "Alright, I'll listen to you."
"But we can't help the Heavy Weapon Sect for free. They must at least present us with treasures and come begging for help."
"Logically, Wu Gangfei should have already sent someone over…"
Pang Ziyu waved her hand, "Maybe it's taking them some time to prepare the treasures. They will come eventually."
Pang Longxiang felt slightly relieved.
At this moment, there was a hurried knock on the courtyard door.
"Sect Master! Young Sect Master! Important information! Storm Rain Sect has dispatched more than ten Core Formation Realm cultivators and suddenly stationed them at the edge of Thorny Forest!"
Pang Longxiang and Pang Ziyu were both startled and immediately stood up.
An elder hurriedly rushed in and detailed Storm Rain Sect's movements.
Thorny Forest was a vast forest split in the middle by a river.
Feishuang Sect and Storm Rain Sect used this river as the boundary, controlling the southern and northern parts of the Thorny Forest, respectively.
Both sides had moved mortals there, establishing towns in the southern and northern parts of the Thorny Forest.
Usually, those towns served as places for rogue cultivators to gather and trade.
But whenever there were movements, these towns would become the front lines of war!
Why would Storm Rain Sect suddenly make a move now?
Did they learn about the Alchemy King's Cave?
Pang Longxiang frowned deeply, "Yu'er, it seems we cannot help the Heavy Weapon Sect for now."
Pang Ziyu pondered for a moment, "Father, how about this? Let me take three inner elders to support the Heavy Weapon Sect. At the very least, we can use the name of Feishuang Sect to suppress Qingxuan Sect."
Pang Longxiang shook his head, "No, I cannot put you in danger."
Pang Ziyu sighed.
"Don't worry. No matter how incompetent the Heavy Weapon Sect is, they can still hold out for two months," Pang Longxiang said solemnly. "We will now send people to station in Thorny Forest. We need to send more people than Storm Rain Sect."
"We must overwhelm them with our presence to ensure the safe unraveling of the Alchemy King's Cave formations."
Pang Ziyu reluctantly nodded, "That's true. The Heavy Weapon Sect can last more than two months, after all."
...
Heavy Weapon Sect
Wu Gangfei removed his clothes and jumped into the pool.
Only then could his anxious mood be somewhat calmed.
"Sect Master, the two elders have returned!" a disciple outside called out loudly.
"Hurry, let them in!" Wu Gangfei said with delight.
Moments later, the two elders arrived at the edge of the pool.
Not long ago, they had secretly sent their grandsons to Qingxuan Sect as hostages.
"How is it? Did you deliver the items?" Wu Gangfei asked eagerly.
The two elders exchanged a glance, and the elder on the left immediately recited the prepared explanation.
"They were delivered, but Feishuang Sect and Lingxi Sect did not clearly say whether they would help."
The elder on the right quickly added, "However, they accepted the items. I think they wouldn't take the items and then refuse to help, right?"
Wu Gangfei nodded.
Indeed.
Between sects, reputation is paramount.
Accepting items without fulfilling promises was something that Feishuang Sect and Lingxi Sect had never done.
"Good. With their promises, we can be at ease."
Wu Gangfei let out a long breath, feeling much calmer.
After speaking, his expression suddenly turned fierce.
"By the way, I discovered that recently some disciples and deacons have been colluding with Qingxuan Sect, selling information about our Heavy Weapon Sect."
"I have already ordered those people to be publicly executed."
"You two have always been loyal to our Heavy Weapon Sect. I need you to keep an eye out for more traitors!"
"If you find any, immediately expose them and execute without mercy!"
The two elders shivered but quickly nodded, "Understood!"
As they walked out of the Sect Master's courtyard, their determination to betray the Heavy Weapon Sect only grew stronger.
"It seems many disciples and deacons already have thoughts of betrayal. This sinking ship of the Heavy Weapon Sect can't hold us anymore," the elder on the left whispered.
"Betrayal? It's called switching to the winning side!" the elder on the right hissed.
"Yes, yes, switching to the winning side," the elder on the left nodded.
"We must inform our confidants immediately. If anyone has thoughts of switching sides, bring them in," the elder on the right lowered his voice further. "This way, we will have more influence in Qingxuan Sect in the future."
"I understand. I'll go secretly communicate with those people now," the elder on the left agreed.
...
Day by day, time passed.
In a month, Qingxuan Sect had already taken over ninety percent of Heavy Weapon Sect's business.
Almost all the elders, deacons, and disciples of the Heavy Weapon Sect had found new allegiances.
Qingxuan Sect, Lingxi Sect, Feishuang Sect—all were good choices.
The Heavy Weapon Sect had become a house full of holes.
One push would bring it crashing down.
At this moment, Shen Mo was calmly drinking tea.
Elder Li, full of excitement, hurried over and handed him a stack of papers. "Young Sect Master, here is the latest information."
Shen Mo quickly flipped through them.
The number of Core Formation Realm cultivators in Qingxuan Sect had surged to twenty.
As for the Heavy Weapon Sect, its Core Formation Realm cultivators had dwindled to nine.
Among these nine, two had already openly pledged allegiance to Qingxuan Sect, even sending their grandsons as hostages.
As for the others, nearly all harbored traitorous intentions.
Those truly loyal to the Heavy Weapon Sect were few and far between.
"Inform my master, the time has come," Shen Mo nodded slightly.
Such a vast difference in strength.
It was enough to ensure a bloodless annexation of the Heavy Weapon Sect.
If not now, when?
Elder Li's old face was filled with excitement, "Yes! I'll go immediately!"
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