114: Chapter 114 Punishing the Traitors on Behalf of Heaven

True Person Chiyan slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, only determination remained in his profound gaze.

"Within seven days, the Formation will surely be completed!"

This was an equally insane decision.

The entire Sect's future was completely staked on these seven days.

But at this moment, no one objected.

Regardless of Tiangang Sect and the others, the faster their Formation was built, the more they could seize the initiative.

The entire Fallen Phoenix Valley, and even Blazing Fire Sect, completely transformed into a high-speed war machine.

The Sect's treasury was almost emptied, countless precious spiritual materials and Spirit Stones piled like mountains were continuously transported into the valley.

Hundreds of Blazing Fire Sect Disciples rushed from the mountain gate, tirelessly carving Formation patterns and channeling spiritual power under the command of the Elders.

Outside the valley, the originally hidden Formation glowed brightly, and layers of light screens guarded the area impregnably.

A race against time thus began.

Tiangang Sect, Main Hall.

Sect Master Sect Leader Chu Xuanyang sat at the head, flanked by the Sect Masters of Qingxuan Sect, Hundred Beasts Gate, and Wanfa Pavilion, with the Core Elders of each Sect below them.

Since the Golden Core Ancestors reached a consensus that day, the Formation of the Four Sect Alliance had operated with astonishing efficiency.

No one was a fool; Blazing Fire Sect's act of inviting wolves into the house was a blade hanging over the heads of all Sects in Qinghe Prefecture.

"Everyone," Sect Leader Chu Xuanyang's voice echoed in the hall, "Blazing Fire Sect has acted against the Dao, colluding with the Outside Prefecture, attempting to subvert our Qinghe Prefecture's ten-thousand-year Foundation. This is an act of rebellion against the Prefecture, an outrage to both gods and men. Today, our Four Sects are here to act on Heaven's behalf and execute these traitors!"

"Sect Master Chu is absolutely right," Qingxuan Sect Sect Master Xiao Xuanqing stood up and echoed, "Our Four Sects are now united, like lips and teeth. This battle is not for the private gain of one Sect, but for the peace and tranquility of Qinghe Prefecture!"

"Exactly! Those wolf-hearted scoundrels of Blazing Fire Sect must pay a bloody price!" The Sect Master of Hundred Beasts Gate was a burly man, his voice like a great bell.

The Sect Master of Wanfa Pavilion was relatively calm, merely nodding to express his stance.

The strategy had already been set by the Golden Core Ancestors; their main purpose today was to discuss specific troop deployments and details of coordinated combat.

"My Tiangang Sect will deploy all four Golden Core Ancestors and fifty Foundation Establishment Cultivators," Sect Leader Chu Xuanyang spoke first, directly revealing his trump card.

Upon hearing this, the Sect Masters of the other three Sects were all inwardly shaken.

All four Golden Core Ancestors being deployed represented Tiangang Sect's determination to win this battle at all costs.

"My Qingxuan Sect has three Golden Core Ancestors and forty-five Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

"My Hundred Beasts Gate has three Golden Core Ancestors and forty Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

"My Wanfa Pavilion has three Golden Core Ancestors and forty-five Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

The three Sects were also straightforward, reporting their respective military strengths.

Thirteen Golden Core Immortal Masters and one hundred eighty Foundation Establishment Cultivators!

This was a terrifying force capable of sweeping across the entire Qinghe Prefecture.

"To prevent Blazing Fire Sect from acting desperately and launching a sneak attack on our Sect's Foundation," Sect Leader Chu Xuanyang continued, "Starting tomorrow, our Sect will activate the Mountain-Protecting Formation until this war ends."

Tiangang Sect's grand Formation could withstand attacks from several Golden Core Late Stage Cultivators for more than half a month, which was enough to ensure the rear was safe.

Everyone nodded, indicating they would do the same.

"Wartime command will be temporarily handled by our Sect's Old Ancestor Qingyun. As for the distribution of spoils of war afterward, it will be according to each Sect's contribution..."

One proposal after another was put forward and swiftly passed.

In the face of a common enemy, past minor conflicts were temporarily set aside, and efficiency was astonishingly high.

At the end of the meeting, Sect Leader Chu Xuanyang stood up, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"Everyone, time waits for no one. Five days from now, all Sects will assemble and strike directly at Fallen Phoenix Valley!"

The Formation of the Alliance and its preparations for war were conducted under extreme secrecy.

However, such large-scale resource mobilization and high-level movements could not ultimately be hidden from the intricate forces within the Prefecture City.

For a time, undercurrents surged throughout Qinghe Prefecture City, foreshadowing an approaching storm.

All major Golden Core Families and second-rate Sects sensed an unusual atmosphere.

They all retracted their influence, restrained their clan Disciples, and waited to see how events unfolded.

Amidst this tense atmosphere, Zhenpin Pavilion, however, did the opposite, suddenly announcing news that shocked the entire city.

"To thank the various forces within the Prefecture for their long-term support, starting next month, Zhenpin Pavilion will provide Tiangang Sect, Qingxuan Sect, Hundred Beasts Gate, and Wanfa Pavilion with an additional monthly purchase quota of one hundred top-grade qi gathering pills, body tempering pills, and qi recovery pills each! The price remains unchanged!"

This news, while shocking the major forces in the Prefecture City, also sparked endless discussion.

"What is Zhenpin Pavilion trying to do? Why suddenly show favor to the Four Great Sects? What exactly happened?"

"This is too big of a gesture! An additional hundred of each Medicinal Pill per month, totaling twelve hundred for the four Sects! Can Zhenpin Pavilion refine such a massive quantity? How profound is their background!"

"I feel like Zhenpin Pavilion is taking sides."

In the tea houses and taverns of the Prefecture City, discussions buzzed.

The Four Great Sects secretly assembled, but did not include Blazing Fire Sect.

It was clear who this move was aimed at!

And the Four Great Sects, upon receiving this news, naturally happily accepted.

They were worried about insufficient war preparations, and this generous gift from Zhenpin Pavilion was truly a timely help.

What does war fight? It fights resources, it fights Foundation!

This unexpectedly increased Medicinal Pill quota was enough to give their reserve forces a huge advantage in future wars.

This favor was undeniably significant.

The high-ranking officials of the Four Sects knew clearly that Zhenpin Pavilion's background was mysterious and its strength unfathomable.

Its actions at this time clearly indicated that it had already perceived certain inside information and made its own choice.

This undoubtedly gave a shot in the arm to the Four Sects' allied army, which was about to set out.

At the same time, an even more explosive piece of news was simultaneously announced to the entire Qinghe Prefecture by the Four Sect Alliance.

"Blazing Fire Sect has betrayed Qinghe Prefecture, colluded with the Demonic Path of the Outside Prefecture, and set up an evil Formation in Fallen Phoenix Valley, attempting to invite foreign enemies into the territory and subvert the peace within the Prefecture!

This act is intolerable to heavenly principles. Our Four Great Sects will act on Heaven's behalf to punish evil, and in a few days, we will jointly attack the traitors!"

As soon as the proclamation was issued, the entire Prefecture was shaken!

All previous speculations and unease were confirmed at this moment.

"I knew why Blazing Fire Sect had been acting like a shrinking turtle recently; turns out they were brewing such great evil!"

"Colluding with the Demonic Path of the Outside Prefecture? These beasts want to sell out our entire Qinghe Prefecture!"

"Support the Four Great Sects! Destroy these traitors from Blazing Fire Sect!"

Public opinion instantly became one-sided.

The Golden Core Families in the Prefecture City who were originally observing immediately sent cultivation resources to show their support.

Although they dared not directly send people to participate in the war, they still had to put on a show of support.

With the Four Great Sects united, they did not believe Blazing Fire Sect could win, even if they colluded with the Outside Prefecture.

And the instigator of all this, Su Cheng, was currently peacefully Cultivating at home in Qingyang Town.

The five-day deadline arrived in an instant.