What, dare to attack Xianjiang Sect?

Zong Daotian waved his hand, "No need."

"This Sect already understands. This person likely has some tricks, has subdued a few small sects, and relies on his connection with Limitless Sect, so he doesn't know his place."

"How dare he kill someone from my Wuya Mountain?"

"If I don't grind him to dust, how can my Lie'er rest in peace? What about the prestige of my Wuya Mountain?"

Zong Daotian issued the order with a cold tone.

"Pass down this Sect's order: gather all the experts of the entire Sect, all elders and peak masters, and mobilize collectively."

"This Sect will, in front of the entire East, grind Immortal River Sect, from top to bottom, to dust, to avenge my Lie'er's blood feud!"

"Additionally, send someone to the Ancestor's cultivation retreat to inform him of this matter."

His subordinate was startled but immediately bowed his head.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

...

Within just a few days, a shocking piece of news spread throughout the East, stirring up countless waves.

One of the Five Great Holy Lands, Wuya Mountain, had all its experts mobilized, heading East with a formidable aura, intending to annihilate Immortal River Sect!

Holy Lands were supreme existences in the East; any move they made was enough to make the entire East tremble a few times.

Moreover, this time, Wuya Mountain had almost entirely emptied its ranks, with the entire Sect mobilizing.

The scale of the momentum was earth-shattering, and wherever they passed, there was a resounding tremor.

And their target was not an unknown entity but Immortal River Sect, which had made a grand showing at the Xiandao Convention and had recently become a first-rate sect.

Although in the eyes of the Holy Lands, the Xiandao Convention was merely a gathering of low-level sects, not worth their attention at all.

But for ordinary cultivators and common people in the East, the Holy Lands were too high above, and the sects from the Xiandao Convention were tangible presences, their fame not necessarily lower than that of the Holy Lands.

And now, with the Holy Land, which usually resided above the clouds, emptying its ranks and directly targeting Immortal River Sect, one can imagine the immense shock it caused.

It could be said that the entire East exploded into a frenzy.

Wuya Mountain mobilized countless experts, none of whom were below the Star Profound Realm. If they had traveled at full speed, they would have already reached Immortal River Sect.

But at Zong Daotian's instruction, they deliberately traveled at a leisurely pace.

They wanted to crush the entire Immortal River Sect in front of the entire East, as a warning to others!

And in fact, the effect they desired was quickly achieved.

The entire East was shaken, from major sects and aristocratic families to common folk; almost everyone was discussing this matter.

Countless forces hastily dispatched scouts to gather information, while their own experts also rushed to Immortal River Sect, wanting to witness the events.

Wuya Mountain did not conceal this matter; or rather, since Zong Minglie was crushed to death in front of the entire Wuya Mountain, it would have been impossible to conceal it.

So, soon everyone knew that it was someone from Immortal River Sect who killed Wuya Mountain's Young Master Zong Minglie, which enraged Wuya Mountain and led to their full Sect mobilization, preparing to destroy Immortal River Sect.

For a time, the eyes of the entire East were focused on Immortal River Sect; its name spread from street to alley, becoming widely known.

...

Heaven Cloud Sect, inside the main hall.

"What?"

Heaven Cloud Sect's Ancestor Guo Shijie suddenly stood up.

"Wuya Mountain wants to destroy Immortal River Sect!?"

Sect Master Wu Yun nodded, "Undoubtedly. It is said that Master killed Wuya Mountain's Young Master Zong Minglie, which led to Wuya Mountain's full Sect retaliation."

Guo Shijie's face darkened.

"Hmph, a mere Wuya Mountain, truly ignorant of death!"

As he spoke, he turned his head to look at the Great Elder beside him and ordered, "Great Elder, you, quickly gather the disciples within the Sect and head to Immortal River Sect."

The Great Elder couldn't help but be startled, "Ancestor, that is Wuya Mountain, we..."

Although the former Heaven Cloud Sect also claimed not to fear Holy Lands, it was actually just talk. If they really had to confront a Holy Land, they were still no match.

"Idiot!" Guo Shijie cursed, "What is a mere Wuya Mountain in front of my Master?"

"You don't even know what is sealed within my Master's saber."

"If we arrive late, we might not even be needed at all."

"That's right." At this moment, Wu Yun also nodded from the side, "This is precisely our opportunity to show loyalty to Master. How can we miss it? Quickly gather the forces!"

The Great Elder was still a bit hesitant, but recalling what Guo Shijie and Wu Yun said, he also made up his mind.

"Yes, Ancestor, Sect Master, I will gather the forces right away!"

...

At the same time, in the former Hao Han Sect, now a branch of Heaven Cloud Sect.

"Everyone, hurry up!"

Sect Master Sun Wanshan roared, "Depart within an hour and head to Immortal River Sect. Whoever dares to fall behind will be punished!"

Like Guo Shijie, the moment he received the news, Sun Wanshan unhesitatingly decided to lead his people to Immortal River Sect.

What a joke, wanting to destroy Immortal River Sect?

Have they asked the Nangong Three Ancestors of Morning Glow Valley, Limitless Sect, and Fu Yun Sect?

At the same time, he also felt that this was an excellent opportunity to prove themselves. If they performed well, perhaps in the future, they would no longer be a branch of Heaven Cloud Sect, but the other way around.

"You don't even have a single Earth Profound Realm cultivator. What can you do there?"

At this moment, an old voice suddenly sounded.

Seeing the person who arrived, Sun Wanshan was immediately startled.

"Ancestor?"

Indeed, the person who arrived was none other than Xie Hao, the former Ancestor of Hao Han Sect.

"Ancestor, didn't you run... didn't you leave? Why are you back?"

Xie Hao, whose half-face was still somewhat blackened, coughed and walked over.

"This Ancestor has thought it through."

"My Hao Han Sect merging into Heaven Cloud Sect is not necessarily a bad thing."

"That Senior Zhong Qing is mysterious and profound beyond compare. To recognize him as Master is precisely the opportunity for my Hao Han Sect to advance."

"Hao Han Sect was, after all, founded by this Ancestor personally, so how could I abandon it?"

Sun Wanshan was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes, "Ancestor, you've finally thought it through."

Although Hao Han Sect also acknowledged Zhong Qing as Master, without an Earth Profound Realm Ancestor behind them, they couldn't compare to Heaven Cloud Sect, which had Guo Shijie presiding over it, and ultimately lacked confidence.

Now that Guo Shijie had returned, how could Sun Wanshan not be happy?

Everyone's strength was now similar, so it was hard to say who would be the branch.

Xie Hao had indeed thought it through.

Although he was scared half to death on Mufu Peak that day, he thought about it afterward.

His Hao Han Sect, which he founded, had also submitted to Zhong Qing.

But how was this not an opportunity? He would have been stuck at the Earth Profound Realm for life without any unexpected events.

And an existence like Zhong Qing, who could easily subdue a Qilin divine beast as a mount, was someone he had never been qualified to connect with before.

If he didn't cherish such a heaven-sent opportunity, wouldn't his cultivation be in vain?

As for the issue of losing face, compared to clinging to a powerful figure, what's a little loss of face?

He had cultivated for so many years, and what he cultivated was precisely a thick skin.

Didn't he recover so quickly even after slapping himself a hundred times earlier?

"Let us, father and son, work together and perform well. We will surely earn Master Zhong Qing's appreciation and rise rapidly!"

Xie Hao patted Sun Wanshan's shoulder, his tone deep and sincere.

"Rise rapidly!"