Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands

Chapter 310: A Major Incident for the Young Sect Master

Shen Mo nodded slightly.

This was something any observant person could see.

Even if the three sect leaders and King Jing were aware of it, they could only maintain their composure for so long.

A moment of heated passion could easily become the spark that ignites the conflict among the Three Sects and One King.

Some would undoubtedly exploit this, pushing the tension to its breaking point.

If Divine Transformation Stage cultivators were drawn into the conflict, their goals would be achieved.

That day was drawing closer.

Shen Mo's actions, in fact, might even accelerate its arrival.

Shen Mo reflected quietly.

His spiritual power and vitality cultivation had both reached temporary bottlenecks.

However, his martial skills had yet to reach their pinnacle and could still be honed further.

"Right now, the only thing to do is to push my strength to its absolute limit, preparing for the inevitable storm ahead."

…

Five years passed in the blink of an eye.

On the desolate plains of Dragon Snake Mountain, Shen Mo awakened another particle within his body.

It felt as though a primordial giant elephant had crashed through the void and fused into his physical form.

Unable to suppress his joy, he suddenly opened his eyes and let out a thunderous roar.

The aura of ancient wilderness erupted, like a bursting mountain torrent or a meteor shower striking the earth.

It was awe-inspiring and soul-stirring.

Over these five years, Shen Mo had consumed Flesh and Bone Pills as if they were snacks.

Under such circumstances, he had awakened eighty particles within his body.

This equated to the strength of eighty giant elephants!

Clenching his fists, Shen Mo observed the taut, well-defined muscles on his arms, radiating a beauty of pure power.

At this point, his vitality cultivation had almost reached the level of a Demon Emperor.

This Demon Emperor was not to be confused with the title "Demon Emperor" used for the ruler of the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom, Gu Ming.

Here, "Demon Emperor" referred to a realm, the ruler of the demon race's royal class.

Gu Ming, the Demon Emperor of the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom, originally bore the surname "Wolf" as per his lineage.

However, considering his unparalleled achievements, second only to the legendary Vine Demon Emperor, he adopted the surname "Gu," signifying his supreme status.

Shen Mo stomped the ground, his leg muscles bursting with energy and spiritual power swirling around him.

In an instant, he traversed from one mountain peak to another.

The wind roared in his wake, sounding like rolling thunder!

"This movement technique is exceptional. As expected of the pride of the Nine Turns Pill Dao Sect," Shen Mo remarked with a smile.

The technique, Sky-Stepping Spirit Void Steps, was a Heaven-grade low-tier martial skill derived from the Nine Turns Pill Dao Codex.

Since the cultivators of the Nine Turns Pill Dao Sect were not adept at combat, they specifically created this technique to maximize speed, ideal for retreating quickly.

As for direct confrontations?

Why bother?

Overwhelm the opponent with sheer numbers instead.

At this moment, the frantic voice of Mei Haihe echoed from a distance.

"Young Sect Master! Something terrible has happened!"

"Su Beifeng's nephew, Su Changqing, was killed in our Ironstone Valley!"

"Several Divine Transformation Stage cultivators from the Supreme Purity Sect have already arrived. The situation is incredibly tense, and a fight could break out any moment!"

Shen Mo raised an eyebrow at the news.

"Have the Divine Transformation Stage elders from our Jade Cauldron Sect reacted?" he asked.

Mei Haihe quickly replied, "The Third Elder, Fifth Elder, and Sixth Elder have all gone to the scene."

"Many Nascent Soul elders and Core Formation stewards have rushed there as well."

"Over the past few years, many of their friends and family members were killed by the Supreme Purity Sect, so the hatred runs deep."

Shen Mo nodded slightly. "I understand."

Just then, a deafening roar erupted from the distance.

Blinding light and terrifying energy surged forth in an instant.

It was as if two ancient giants were battling in mid-air, their clash obliterating mountain peaks and severing rivers with the shockwaves alone.

The source of the chaos was none other than the Ironstone Valley, where the Jade Cauldron Sect's artifact-crafting operations were located.

Mei Haihe was momentarily dumbfounded.

Shen Mo's expression remained calm. "The Divine Transformation Stage cultivators have started fighting."

The day had finally come.

Unsurprisingly, the Pill River Sect and the Provincial Governor's Office would likely find excuses to get involved soon as well.

"What about the demon race? Any movements?" Shen Mo asked.

Mei Haihe thought for a moment. "A year ago, the Demon Emperor, the Crown Prince, and the Fourth Prince all disappeared."

"The demon race hasn't shown any signs of moving northward. On the contrary, they've even retreated southward."

"Oh, and here's a letter Elder Zhao left for you."

Mei Haihe handed over the letter.

Shen Mo began opening it while asking, "When was this sent?"

"A year ago."

Shen Mo broke the wax seal and read the letter carefully.

"So that's it."

He was deep in thought.

In the letter, Zhao Yaolu explained that the demon race had not only refrained from advancing northward in recent years but had instead retreated 5,000 miles southward.

Cultivators on expeditions to Mist Province noticed this anomaly and started investigating.

They captured several high-ranking demon kings, and through the Divine Transformation Stage cultivators' soul-searching techniques, they discovered that the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom's restricted area, known as the Blood God Repository, had unexpectedly opened ahead of schedule.

This forbidden land, which only opened once every hundred years, offered immense benefits even to the Demon Emperor and was not to be missed.

It had opened five times previously, and the Demon Emperor had never failed to attend.

Thus, it was highly likely that the Demon Emperor, the Crown Prince, the Fourth Prince, and many other top-tier talents and experts had gone to the Blood God Repository.

Each time the Blood God Repository opened, it lasted at least five years.

This meant that for the next five years, the demon race had no intention of advancing northward.

With many of their commanders absent, the demon race had abandoned parts of their territory and retreated southward under the Demon Emperor's orders.

Shen Mo chuckled.

This move was clever.

It was plausible that the Demon Emperor had gone to the Blood God Repository, but it was less certain for the other talents and experts of the demon race.

They might be feigning disappearance, tricking the human race into believing the demon race would remain inactive for three to five years.

Naturally, the Three Sects and One King would seize this opportunity to resolve their internal conflicts.

Zhao Yaolu wasn't wrong. She had merely reported what she had observed to the sect.

Presumably, the other sects had received similar intelligence.

"Young Sect Master, what should we do now? Prepare for battle?" Mei Haihe asked earnestly.

Shen Mo nodded. "What about the beast-taming cultivators I asked you to train? How are they progressing?"

Mei Haihe puffed out his chest with pride. "As per your instructions, I've gathered many trustworthy sect disciples and rogue cultivators."

"They've formed a team of one hundred, all at least at the Core Formation Stage. Each of them has a spirit beast, all at least Fourth Rank, entry-level."

"The five strongest members are Nascent Soul Stage, great success cultivators. Their backgrounds are spotless, and they hold you in the utmost esteem."

"They're ready to mobilize at your command!"

Shen Mo nodded in satisfaction. "Have them spread out and enter Jade Sea City. We are indeed about to face a great battle, but it won't be against the Supreme Purity Sect, the Pill River Sect, or the Provincial Governor's Office."

Mei Haihe was taken aback. "Then who are we fighting?"

Shen Mo pointed to the east. "The demon race."

Mei Haihe was utterly stunned.

He couldn't understand why, if the demon race had fully retreated southward, they still needed to prepare for them.

Moreover, why was Shen Mo pointing eastward?

East of Taishan Province lay the East Sea.

The water demons of the East Sea had always been under the jurisdiction of the Flood Dragon Palace, maintaining a non-aggression pact with the human race.

Why would they suddenly launch an attack?

Though bewildered, Mei Haihe maintained his composure and nodded solemnly. "Understood! I'll see to it immediately!"

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