Chapter 457: War Preparations

Chapter 457: War Preparations

The Fire Cloud Sect has suffered the loss of two Gold Core Daoist Masters, which is a significant blow, but they still possess formidable strength. It's important to note that the Fire Cloud Sect has three Gold Core Daoist Masters currently in seclusion for healing, and one intact Gold Core Daoist Master who remains stationed at the sect's headquarters. Whether it's the Fire Cloud Sect's vengeful approach to handling matters or the deep-seated enmity between the Fire Cloud Sect and the Flying Swan Sect spanning hundreds of years, the Fire Cloud Sect will not simply give up at this point.

If the severely injured Gold Core Daoist Masters recover from their wounds, it is highly likely that the Fire Cloud Sect will once again invade the Endless Sea of Sand and continue their relentless conflict with the Flying Swan Sect. Currently, the demonic beasts within the Demon Wind Gobi are relatively calm, but no one knows how long this tranquility will last. If the Fire Cloud Sect launches another large-scale invasion and the demonic beast army from the Demon Wind Gobi joins them, the Flying Swan Sect will find itself once again in the predicament of fighting on two fronts.

At that time, the Flying Swan Sect may not be as fortunate as they are now. In terms of strength alone, both the Fire Cloud Sect and the Demon Wind Gobi have surpassed the Flying Swan Sect. The series of victories achieved by the Flying Swan Sect in recent years can be attributed to some extent to luck.

During the recent major battle with the Fire Cloud Sect, the Northern Desert Qi Family clearly did not contribute much. The Northern Desert Qi Family's covert actions of aiding the Fire Cloud Sect's retreat did not go unnoticed by the three Gold Core Daoist Masters of the Flying Swan Sect. Although it was already known that the Northern Desert Qi Family couldn't be relied upon, their behavior has raised the vigilance of the high-ranking members of the Flying Swan Sect. Perhaps, in the next battle with the Fire Cloud Sect, the Northern Desert Qi Family may not be a temporary ally anymore.

Therefore, the three Gold Core Daoist Masters of the Flying Swan Sect have unanimously decided to join forces with the Taiyi Sect and prioritize dealing with the threat of the Demon Wind Gobi. By attacking the Demon Wind Gobi, the Flying Swan Sect can obtain a significant amount of spoils of war and seize many cultivation resources.

After years of war, the potential of the Flying Swan Sect is nearly depleted. Gaining some replenishment from the Demon Wind Gobi would be a much-needed recovery. Apart from other resources in the Demon Wind Gobi, the numerous demonic beasts, especially the Third Rank demonic beast cores, are invaluable resources that can be used to refine Foundation Building Pills. Currently, the Flying Swan Sect is also facing a shortage of Foundation Building Pills. With the sect's mountain gate destroyed and the loss of a significant portion of their spiritual herb garden, the sect's treasury is drying up, and they lack sufficient resources to acquire Foundation Building Pills from the outside world. The Third Rank demonic beasts in the Demon Wind Gobi have become the Flying Swan Sect's only hope.

The Flying Swan Sect has agreed to Meng Zhang's proposal and joined the team invading the Demon Wind Gobi. The Northern Desert Qi Family has also readily agreed to participate. The Northern Desert region is relatively barren within the Endless Sea of Sand. For many years, the Qi Family has struggled to survive and develop in that area. Without the covert assistance and multiple support from Qi Mingyuan True Monarch, they would have long succumbed to the pressure from the Flying Swan Sect.

Meng Zhang was very appreciative of Qiaoshou Sect, and had never mistreated this ally or bossed them around. Not to mention that the two sects had been close allies for many years, but even Jin Qiao'er and Jin Li, Jin Qiao'er's master, had to be treated seriously.

Of course, Qiaoshou Sect had always been sensible and had never acted arrogantly or abused its power based on the relationship between Jin Qiao'er and Jin Li. Qiaoshou Sect had always been obedient to Taiyi Sect.

This time, when Taiyi Sect attacked the Demon Wind Gobi, Qiaoshou Sect naturally cooperated fully and went to war together. Even if the strength of Taiyi Sect's vassal families was not strong and the number of cultivators was limited, they still went all out.

Years of continuous blood loss had made the Flying Swan Sect appear very weak. However, under the strong push of the three Gold Core Daoist Masters, the Flying Swan Sect went all out in preparing for the war.

At this time, the strength of the hegemon that ruled the Endless Sea of Sand could be seen. The Flying Swan Sect not only dispatched a powerful army of cultivators but also recruited the cultivation forces of the entire Endless Sea of Sand, drawing a considerable number of cultivators from these forces to form a strong army.

The Northern Desert Qi Family had always been excluded from the cultivation forces of the Endless Sea of Sand, but Taiyi Sect and the surrounding forces had now started anew. With the Flying Swan Sect's long-standing prestige in the Endless Sea of Sand, they were still able to successfully drive the other parts of the Endless Sea of Sand.

Due to the top-down push of the three factions, the preparation work for the war went smoothly. They did not spend too much time, and they already had enough war materials to launch a new war. The armies of the three factions began to gather and prepare to launch a large-scale invasion of the Demon Wind Gobi according to the pre-planned war plan.

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