Inside the grand halls of the Qingyun Sect, Jiang Feng, clad in heavy armor gleaming with a cold light, exuded an unparalleled aura of majesty and dominance. He clutched the Nine Dragon Divine Sword, its blade adorned with nine lifelike dragons that seemed poised to soar into the air at any moment. His fists, adorned with a pair of terrifying, sky-splitting fists, struck a fearsome chord.
Jiang Feng's gaze swept across the vastness of the Qingyun Sect, a surge of immense pride welling up in his heart. Below him, he saw all the disciples of the Qingyun Sect lined up in neat rows, each one of them filled with reverence and gratitude for their young leader.
At this moment, Jiang Feng suddenly raised his head, and his voice resounded throughout the hall like a bell: "My fellow disciples, ever since our ancestor ascended to heaven, Qingyun Sect has been under constant oppression and coercion from various forces. We disciples and disciples can only swallow our anger and be inferior to others in the outside world! Those other sects simply do not take us seriously, treating us as fish on the chopping board, and each of them is eyeing us covetously to carve up this piece of fat meat of our Qingyun Sect. Even the so-called dynasty is incompetent and ignorant of right and wrong, and has colluded with these evil forces and is in cahoots with them!"
Having said this, Jiang Feng paused briefly, then shouted righteously, "However, how could we cultivators fear the constraints of the rules of heaven and earth? How could we be afraid of the difficulties and obstacles on the long road? All we pursue is the peaceful and pure land hidden deep in our hearts! But now, that abominable dynasty has gathered all the major sects to launch a crusade against our Qingyun Sect, and even sent ten powerful masters of the Great Accomplishment Stage to suppress us. This battle is of vital importance to us. If we can win, then from now on we can enjoy this vast world alone; but if we are defeated, what awaits us will be the loss of this deep foundation that has been passed down for thousands of years!"
Finally, Jiang Feng took a deep breath and said in an extremely firm tone, "Therefore, here today, on behalf of Qingyun Sect, I want to formally declare war on the Imperial Dynasty! Fellow disciples who are willing to follow Qingyun Sect through thick and thin, and share life and death with us, please stay where you are. If anyone is afraid and unwilling to participate in this life-and-death battle, you may leave now. I, Jiang Feng, will absolutely not stop you or force you to do so!"
The atmosphere within the Qingyun Sect was so dignified it seemed frozen. The numerous disciples and elders wore solemn expressions, their gazes fixed firmly ahead. They shouted in unison, "We are willing to live and die with the sect! We are willing to live and die with the sect!" The passionate and resounding shouts were like thunder, resounding through the sky and reverberating throughout the sect, deafening.
Jiang Feng, standing at the front of the crowd, couldn't help but throw his head back and laugh heartily upon hearing these roars. His laughter was bold and unrestrained. "Great! Great! With everyone so determined, why should we worry about the prosperity of our Qingyun Sect? Everyone, please rest assured. The Qingyun Sect is no longer what it used to be. It is definitely not the soft persimmon that was bullied by everyone! In the next few days, I hope everyone will concentrate on preparing for battle and go all out to prepare to meet the invading enemy. If you need any materials, please go to the Sect Master to get them."
After saying this, Jiang Feng turned and whispered with several powerful figures around him. A moment later, they formulated a detailed strategic plan for the impending battle and took up their positions, ready to meet the fierce attack of the imperial army at any moment. At the same time, Jiang Feng also sent envoys to Tianbao Pavilion, Dan Pavilion, and Sword King Hall with invitations. The letters stated that if these three sects offered to lend a hand and assist Qingyun Sect in resisting the imperial invasion, each sect would receive three cups of invaluable Enlightenment Tea as a thank-you gift.
This news, like a boulder dropped into a calm lake, instantly caused a commotion within the three major sects. However, despite the allure of the Enlightenment Tea, facing the powerful dynasty that had dominated their empire for millennia, they found it difficult to make a decision. After all, the dynasty's power was unfathomable, and rashly aiding the Qingyun Sect could very well bring disaster upon themselves. Therefore, the three major sects did not immediately provide a definitive response to the Qingyun Sect, but instead chose to remain inactive, waiting to see how the Qingyun Sect would respond to this unprecedented crisis.
Jiang Feng and his companions sat in the magnificent hall, solemnly discussing a crucial matter. The atmosphere was heavy, and everyone's brows were furrowed, as if a heavy burden weighed heavily on their shoulders. Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps shattered the silence. A figure rushed into the hall, knelt on one knee, and reported, "My Lords, spies ahead report that the imperial guards sent to attack the Qingyun Sect are only three days away!"
Hearing this, Jiang Feng's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a hint of sneer: "Huh, they came quite quickly! As far as we know, the Imperial Guard has sent a full eleven top masters in the late stage of Great Accomplishment. It seems that we will face an extremely difficult and fierce battle next." He turned to look at the old man Tianji who was sitting quietly beside him, and said with a bow: "Senior Tianji, please use your magical powers to divine what kind of crisis we may encounter in this battle. I will definitely consider all the details carefully to ensure that there are no mistakes. Since these guys dare to come to our door, don't blame us for being ruthless. Let none of them return alive!"
Elder Tianji nodded slightly, then exchanged a glance with his three fellow apprentices. The four of them pressed their hands together, muttering to themselves, a faint glow emanating from their bodies as they began to decipher the hidden dangers of the impending war. For a moment, a mysterious and tense atmosphere permeated the entire hall.
After a long moment, Elder Tianji slowly opened his eyes, his expression unusually solemn. He took a deep breath and spoke in a deep voice, "Everyone, the situation in this battle is far more complex and dangerous than we imagined. The greatest danger doesn't come from the imperial side, but is obscured by a thick fog. With our current abilities, it's difficult for us to discern the truth."
Hearing this, everyone present was shocked. Bai Qingcang couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that... the devil is behind this?"
Jiang Feng's eyes flickered, and after a moment's contemplation, he said, "This possibility is very high. Consider the Blood Demon of the Demon Sect. Rumor has it he was severely injured a while ago, but after recuperating, he must have recovered some of his strength. Furthermore, based on the intelligence gathered from various sources, it seems they have been secretly colluding with the Dynasty. If this is true, then this battle will likely become extremely difficult."
Wang Fan said angrily: "This despicable dynasty has fallen to such a state, it is really chilling."
Jiang Feng smiled and said, "He has Zhang Liang's plan, and I have a ladder. In this battle, Lu Lingfeng must not be exposed. He must strike at the critical moment. He must also quickly teach everyone the Five Elements Immortal Execution Formation. Even if the Demon Sect intervenes, we will not be afraid."
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