Bombarding Cultivators with Cluster Artillery

Dispatch Taoist disciples to infiltrate the Horned Ming Realm.

The Nine Great Immortal Sects proposed such a battle plan.

Although the Taoist disciples have lower realms, their strength surpasses their level, and they are particularly effective in many special situations, especially where concealment and infiltration are needed.

Undoubtedly, this is an extremely dangerous move.

Once exposed, the alien race won’t bother with a fair fight; a Great Expert of Refining Nothingness would suppress them single-handedly, and countless Nascent Soul disciples would perish without the slightest resistance.

”Xianmen Sect, what are they thinking?”

Jiang Ding asked.

The thoughts of the Eight Great Immortal Sects are not his concern.

It would be best if all members of the Eight Great Immortal Sects perished.

If Xianmen Sect can monopolize the Nine Spirits Realm and block it for tens of thousands of years, they would probably have everything they need, avoiding the risk of being dragged into a genocidal war by those eight madmen.

”Xianmen Sect approves the second battle plan.”

”Strive to capture the Flame Stone Great Emperor, delay the decisive battle, and gain more time for circumvention.”

Divine Mechanism Heavenly Monarch did not hide his intentions, and said frankly: ”From the interests of Xianmen Sect, this is the most beneficial approach. We hope to acquire the Void Refining Scriptures from the Flame Stone Great Emperor’s own inheritance.”

”In the Horned Ming Realm, emperors above Refining Nothingness have existed, and after eons of cultural evolution, there are numerous Void Refining Scriptures.”

”As a Void Refiner, the Flame Stone Great Emperor must have mastered the Refining Nothingness inheritance!”

”Once we obtain the Void Refining Scripture, our project on Refining Nothingness will surely make a breakthrough, and there is a high chance for an advancement within it—I, too, may advance within it. The risk is considerable, but so are the benefits; we have no choice but to be tempted.”

”Indeed.”

Jiang Ding nodded in agreement and asked, ”Will the Eight Great Immortal Sects agree? Will they not obstruct us?”

The Eight Great Immortal Sects have always treated preventing the Xianmen Sect from obtaining the Void Refining inheritance as a fundamental strategy; even when faced with the threat from the Horned Ming Realm, they refuse to concede even a bit, only willing to give ground in other areas.

Should Xianmen Sect acquire the Void Refining inheritance, it would spell a deadly crisis for them.

If the demise of the Eight Great Immortal Sects is inevitable,

they would rather perish at the hands of the Horned Demon Imperial Clan, which has produced beings surpassing Refining Nothingness, than be annihilated by Xianmen Sect; to them, this is worse than death.

”They disagree.”

”But it doesn’t matter what they think.”

Divine Mechanism Heavenly Monarch spoke coldly: ”Whatever Xianmen Sect wants to do, and how to do it, will only be determined by the will of Xianmen Sect, its own needs; never concerning itself with the thoughts of the Eight Great Immortal Sects.”

”If the Eight Great Immortal Sects obstruct, then we fight it out and see whose methods are stronger and who can survive.”

The army of Xianmen Sect has never feared the Eight Great Immortal Sects.

”Since the elders have considered everything, then I will go.”

Seeing this, Jiang Ding agreed to proceed.

”The imperial children of the Horned Demon Imperial Clan, I see them as nothing more than chickens and dogs, not worth mentioning. As for Refining Nothingness...”

He sighed.

”Don’t worry about that!”

”There shouldn’t be any problems.”

Divine Mechanism Heavenly Monarch was overjoyed upon hearing this.

This guy in front of him is the strongest individual Nascent Soul Monk in the realm. Although young, in terms of individual strength and status, he is not inferior to himself; no one can force anything upon him.

”Jiang Ding, rest assured, we have thought of everything.”

Divine Mechanism Heavenly Monarch counted off on his fingers as he spoke to Jiang Ding, ”For your journey to the Horned Ming Realm, we’ve prepared quite a lot.”

”First of all, the Shadowy Armor, which is of the Refining Void Stage and solely for concealment purposes. It is jointly crafted by Xianmen Sect, Shangqing Lingbao Sect, and the other Immortal Sects contributing manpower and Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure. Eight Great Experts will take action, each adding a Concealment Spell to it, to prevent you from being discovered by the Horned Demon Emperor.”

”Secondly, Xianmen Sect and the Eight Great Immortal Sects will join forces to help you repair the Great Sun Heavenly Pond, restoring its combat strength to the Mid-stage Void Refining level, improving its output and both offensive and defensive capabilities.”

”This was originally part of the compensation promised to you by the Eight Great Immortal Sects, which we have taken the liberty to negotiate for in advance.”

”This is actually customary; influenced by the Great Sun Sword Pavilion, the Great Experts of the Eight Great Immortal Sects tend to treat both Dari Swordsmen and Great Sun Sword Masters equally. Our negotiation tasks have been greatly simplified due to this tradition.”

”With these two items, your safety is actually guaranteed.”

Divine Mechanism Heavenly Monarch spoke earnestly, ”The mission is important, but once you encounter an irresistible opponent, your immediate escape is paramount. At the moment of your defeat, Xianmen Sect and the armies of the Eight Great Immortal Sects will join forces to break through the boundary and surge forward, no longer hiding anything, and no longer considering any consequences.”

”Understood.”

Jiang Ding breathed a sigh of relief.

Facing the Master of Refining Nothingness, even if only a possibility, was far too dangerous for him.

Xianmen Sect is after all Xianmen Sect; they wouldn’t force him into a deadly situation. They are prepared in all aspects.

”Then it’s settled.”

Divine Mechanism Heavenly Monarch said cheerfully, ”The specific time to break through the boundary will be in about a hundred years. Xianmen Sect and the Eight Great Immortal Sects will need time to repair the Great Sun Heavenly Pond, and the Immortal Sect Disciples will need time to train in Concealment Spells and refine the Shadowy Armor, as many disciples are not very adept at Concealment Spells.”

”The disciples will then come to Xianmen Sect for special training. When that happens, you will receive them; don’t let them cause any trouble.”

He instructed.

”Many disciples have been lawless within their respective sects, adopting an arrogant attitude. Therefore, they are quite temperamental and wild. The laws of Xianmen Sect do not show mercy; if the situation is serious, instant execution is common.”

”In the past, it didn’t matter; if a disciple was killed, then so be it. But now, when we need to unite against the Horned Ming Realm, it may affect some situations.”

”I understand, senior.”

Jiang Ding nodded.

He was somewhat skeptical in his heart.

Based on his experiences with the Taoist disciples, almost all of them had clear heads, were courteous, and understood the bigger picture; it was unlikely that anything untoward would happen.

For example, Taoist of Five Elements An Tuzi, Qingmu Daoist Ji Liuyue, or even those with less favorable reputations like Shadow Demon Daoist and Xuanwu Daoist, they were all quite steady, fitting the mold of an Immortal Sect’s successor.

He wondered where Divine Mechanism Heavenly Monarch’s prejudice came from.

Jiang Ding bid farewell to Divine Mechanism Heavenly Monarch and stood before the Golden Emperor Bathing Beauty, closing his eyes to comprehend the Golden Causality.

To this day, after the myriad of Heavenly Monarchs from Xianmen Sect’s contemplation and various articles published, the research on Golden Causality by the sect had deepened considerably, far exceeding the capabilities of Shuoyang Heavenly Monarch back in his day.

”Shuoyang Heavenly Monarch...”

Jiang Ding fell into deep thought.

By now, he could clearly discern that Shuoyang Heavenly Monarch and the fragments of Immortal Technique had merged to some extent.

This was the reason for his mutation and immense strength, and it presented a significant danger.

”However, if it’s just Shuoyang Heavenly Monarch, the problem is not big.”

Jiang Ding calculated, ”I possess a world-class Great Sun World Defining Array. Inside the array, I vaguely feel that I could take a couple of blows from a Nascent Soul Stage True Immortal’s Child. Neither Shuoyang nor Mingguang Zi would be a match.”

”In a few hundred years, I should be able to wipe them out.”

”If, there are no external factors interfering.”

Jiang Ding’s expression grew somewhat grim.

His thoughts turned to that piece of withered flesh and the thing it was seeking.