111: Jun Xiaoyao emerges from seclusion

At the Tianwaitian Headquarters, the morning sun spilled over the devastated battlefield. The traces of last night's great battle were shocking. Severed limbs, broken swords, and bloodstains were everywhere, and the air was filled with a thick smell of blood. Marshal of the Unruly, Zhao Gao, and a group of experts from The Net were cleaning the battlefield and counting casualties.

"Marshal of the Unruly, although we repelled the allied forces, we lost many Disciples." Zhao Gao's face was solemn as he looked at the busy crowd, his heart full of pity.

Marshal of the Unruly frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "This battle has let us see clearly how much all forces fear Beyond Heaven. They will not give up easily; we must restore our strength as soon as possible and strengthen our defenses."

Just then, a powerful wave of Qi fluctuation came from the direction of the Beyond Heaven secret chamber, and the entire Headquarters shook. Marshal of the Unruly and Zhao Gao looked at each other, surprise appearing on their faces simultaneously.

"It is the Young Lord! The Young Lord has had a Breakthrough!" Zhao Gao said excitedly.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked toward the secret chamber. The stone door of the secret chamber slowly opened, and Jun Xiaoyao walked out in a black robe, his expression calm. The aura around him was restrained, yet it faintly emitted a pressure that made people feel awe, which was the powerful aura of the Land Immortal Realm.

"Welcome the Young Lord out of seclusion!" everyone shouted in unison.

Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. Seeing everyone's tired and wounded faces, his heart tightened. "Get up. Everyone has worked hard in this battle." His voice was calm but full of strength.

"Young Lord, last night, forces such as Blood Demon Hall, Earth Fiend Sect, and Spirit Vulture Palace launched a joint attack. Although we fought hard to repel them, we paid a considerable price." Marshal of the Unruly stepped forward and reported the battle situation of last night in detail.

After listening, a coldness flashed in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes: "These forces actually dared to provoke us. It seems it is time to let them know the power of Beyond Heaven." His gaze looked into the distance, as if he could penetrate the heavy mountains and see those forces with malicious intentions.

"Zhao Gao, pass on my order. The Net will increase intelligence gathering on all forces, especially those that participated in this allied army. Every move they make must be reported in detail," Jun Xiaoyao instructed.

"Yes, Young Lord." Zhao Gao accepted the order.

"Marshal of the Unruly, reorganize The Unruly, strengthen training, and improve strength. At the same time, arrange more rigorous defensive Formations around the Headquarters to prevent enemies from attacking again," Jun Xiaoyao continued.

"As you command, Young Lord." Marshal of the Unruly clasped his fists in response.

Jun Xiaoyao looked at Dark Blade, West Gate Blows Snow, and others: "You all, do not slack off during this time. Cultivate diligently and improve your own strength. Next, there may be even more difficult battles waiting for us."

"Yes, Young Lord!" everyone replied in unison, their eyes full of determination.

Jun Xiaoyao returned to his study, sat at the desk, and fell into deep thought. Although the allied forces were repelled without danger, Beyond Heaven had already made many enemies in Jianghu, and a strategy must be devised as soon as possible. He knew deeply that passive defense was not the way; he must take the initiative to control the situation.

Meanwhile, in the camp after the allied forces retreated, the Mysterious Person in a black robe was furious, overturning the tables and chairs in the tent.

"Trash! A bunch of trash!" The Mysterious Person in a black robe was furious, "So many people could not conquer a single Beyond Heaven!"

Blood Demon Old Ancestor, Earth Fiend Demonic Lord, and Vulture Fairy and others lowered their heads, not daring to speak. They were unwilling to accept this failure, but the resistance of Beyond Heaven exceeded their expectations.

"Exalted Lord, this failure is mainly because the defense of Beyond Heaven is too tight, and they have some powerful experts," Vulture Fairy said, gathering her courage.

"Hmph, excuse!" The Mysterious Person in a black robe snorted coldly, "The Young Lord of Beyond Heaven has just broken through to the Land Immortal Realm, this is our chance. If we cannot take this opportunity to eliminate him, once he completely stabilizes his Realm, we will all be doomed!"

"Then Exalted Lord, what should we do next?" Earth Fiend Demonic Lord asked.

A flash of viciousness appeared in the eyes of the Mysterious Person in a black robe: "We will go back to reorganize our troops, and at the same time contact other forces that are dissatisfied with Beyond Heaven. I don't believe that by uniting the power of the entire Jianghu, we still cannot destroy a single Beyond Heaven!"

"But, Exalted Lord, not all forces in Jianghu are willing to form an alliance with us. Some forces are worried about getting into trouble and are unwilling to participate in this matter," Blood Demon Old Ancestor said.

"Hmph, unwilling? Then find a way to make them willing! Use coercion and inducement, use every possible means!" The Mysterious Person in a black robe said through gritted teeth, "As long as we can eliminate Beyond Heaven, any means can be used."

After the discussion, everyone returned to their respective Schools, preparing to gather strength again and launch an attack on Beyond Heaven.

Back at Beyond Heaven, after careful consideration, Jun Xiaoyao decided to take the initiative and strike first. He summoned Zhao Gao and Marshal of the Unruly and told them his plan.

"Young Lord, do you mean that we should take the initiative to attack Blood Demon Hall, Earth Fiend Sect, and Spirit Vulture Palace?" A trace of surprise flashed in the eyes of Marshal of the Unruly.

Jun Xiaoyao nodded and said: "That's right. These forces are the core of this allied army. If we can eliminate them, it will not only deter other forces but also greatly enhance the prestige of Beyond Heaven. Moreover, their Schools must contain many resources, which can be used by us."

"But, Young Lord, although these three Schools are not as strong as us individually, they cannot be underestimated when united. Moreover, we have just experienced a great battle and need time to rest," Zhao Gao raised his concerns.

Jun Xiaoyao smiled slightly: "I naturally know this. Therefore, we must win by wisdom, not by brute force. The intelligence collected by The Net during this period is our secret weapon."

"The Young Lord means..." Marshal of the Unruly seemed to understand Jun Xiaoyao's idea.

"We first use the intelligence of The Net to find the loopholes in their School defenses, then send experts to sneak in to destroy their key facilities and create chaos. At the same time, The Unruly will launch a feint attack outside to attract their attention. When they are in chaos, we will break in and eliminate them in one fell swoop," Jun Xiaoyao explained the plan in detail.

"Wonderful, the Young Lord's plan is wonderful!" Marshal of the Unruly and Zhao Gao praised in unison.

"No time to lose, act according to the plan immediately. Zhao Gao, let The Net organize the detailed intelligence as soon as possible. Marshal of the Unruly, select a group of elite The Unruly and get ready for battle," Jun Xiaoyao ordered.

"Yes, Young Lord!" The two accepted the order and left.

After a few days of preparation, The Net delivered detailed intelligence on Blood Demon Hall, Earth Fiend Sect, and Spirit Vulture Palace to Jun Xiaoyao. The defensive layout, expert distribution, and weaknesses of each School were clear at a glance.

Looking at the intelligence in his hand, a confident smile appeared on the corner of Jun Xiaoyao's mouth: "It seems it is time to teach them a lesson."

He gathered experts such as Dark Blade, West Gate Blows Snow, No Fate, and Wu Xingyun, told them the plan, and assigned their respective tasks.

"In this operation, we must be careful. Our goal is to eliminate these three Schools, but we must also try to minimize our own casualties," Jun Xiaoyao exhorted.

"Don't worry, Young Lord, we will definitely not fail the mission!" everyone said in unison.

The night deepened, and the bright moon hung high. Dark Blade, West Gate Blows Snow, and others sneaked toward Blood Demon Hall, Earth Fiend Sect, and Spirit Vulture Palace like ghosts. Marshal of the Unruly led The Unruly to ambush not far away, waiting for the opportunity to launch a feint attack.

Inside Blood Demon Hall, Blood Demon Old Ancestor was in seclusion, trying to break through his own Realm to prepare for the next attack on Beyond Heaven. He did not notice that danger was quietly approaching.

Dark Blade sneaked into Blood Demon Hall silently, using his superb movement technique to avoid patrolling Disciples. His target was the Blood Pool of Blood Demon Hall. It is said that the town-School Cultivation Technique of Blood Demon Hall, "Blood Demon True Scripture," is closely related to the Blood Pool. As long as the Blood Pool is destroyed, the experts of Blood Demon Hall will have their power greatly reduced.

At the same time, West Gate Blows Snow headed toward Earth Fiend Sect. His task was to destroy the Earth Fiend Flag Formation of Earth Fiend Sect. This Formation is the core defensive Formation of Earth Fiend Sect. Once destroyed, the defense of Earth Fiend Sect will be as good as nothing.

No Fate sneaked into Spirit Vulture Palace, preparing to assassinate the Elders of Spirit Vulture Palace and weaken their strength. Wu Xingyun was preparing outside Spirit Vulture Palace. Once No Fate succeeded, she would use poison techniques to disrupt the defense of Spirit Vulture Palace.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner, and this surprise attack on Blood Demon Hall, Earth Fiend Sect, and Spirit Vulture Palace would set off a storm in Jianghu again. The grievances and grudges between Beyond Heaven and these forces would also usher in a new chapter in this battle. Whether Jun Xiaoyao can successfully eliminate these three Schools and further consolidate the status of Beyond Heaven, and how Jianghu will change because of this battle, everything is full of suspense.