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 rtively calm, but no one knows how long this tranquility willst. If the Fire Cloud Sectunches anotherrge-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 vignce 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 theyck sufficient resources to acquire Foundation Building Pills from the outside world. The Third Rank demonic beasts in the Demon Wind Gobi have be 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 rtively 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 sumbed to the pressure from the Flying Swan Sect.
There are numerous benefits to attacking the Demon Wind Gobi, and the Northern Desert Qi Family is equally unwilling to refuse this opportunity to obtain a vast amount of valuable resources. It''s a rare chance indeed. Both the Flying Swan Sect and the Northern Desert Qi Family are willing to join forces, giving Meng Zhang full confidence in this operation.
There are eight Gold Core Daoist Masters among the human cultivators, and no matter how powerful the demonic beasts in the Demon Wind Gobi are, they will not be able to withstand such formidable enemies. It can be imagined that the uing war will definitely not end in a short period of time. It might even be a prolonged and protracted battle.
Even though everyone wants to start the war as soon as possible, the preparations before the war still need to be done as well as possible. Meng Zhang met with Luo Ye and the Gold Core Daoist Masters from the Flying Swan Sect and the Northern Desert Qi Family.
During the meeting, perhaps because of Gu Yue Huaidie''s support, the other Gold Core Daoist Masters did not underestimate Meng Zhang, the newly promoted Gold Core Daoist Master. After a discussion and some bargaining, everyone reached a consensus and had a preliminary opinion. Once the Gold Core Daoist Masters reached a unanimous agreement, the next steps became easier.
The three factions began to race against time to prepare for the war. Taiyi Sect began to collect various war materials in a tight and orderly manner. The various halls responsible for production tasks within the sect were fully engaged in production, presenting a busy scene.
The flights to Great Wind City suddenly became frequent. The flying boats traveling between Taiyi Sect and Great Wind City brought spiritual materials from the Endless Sea of Sand to Great Wind City and brought back arge number of finished products.
The surrounding forces of Taiyi Sect basically openly submitted to Taiyi Sect and joined Taiyi Sect. Meng Zhang also issued a conscription order to these forces, recruiting various resources and the cultivators of these forces.
Taiyi Sect had already begun mobilizing. The disciples of the sect gathered together to conduct various practicalbat exercises. Qiaoshou Sect, Taiyi Sect''s ally, had always ced itself in a very positive position. After Meng Zhang formed the core, it lowered its posture even more and almost regarded itself as Taiyi Sect''s subordinate.
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 rtionship 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 sessfully 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 tounch a new war. The armies of the three factions began to gather and prepare tounch arge-scale invasion of the Demon Wind Gobi ording to the pre-nned war n.
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