Longevity Martial Arts: Starting from Inner Core Skill

Chapter 1000: Chapter 45: The New Saint Emperor and Shifting Situation (Part 3)

Hei Yuan instantly understood Chong Xu’s meaning and said, “You mean, let our cultivators disperse into smaller units, bypass the front lines, and directly infiltrate the heartland of the Conquest Sect for harassment?”

“Yes.” Chong Xu nodded, “Entering the heartland can cause them more trouble and is our hope for a breakthrough. If we fail on the front, we’ll have to take action from the rear.”

“In this way, many cultivators will die, but if it really causes trouble and opens a breach… it will be worth it!” Hei Yuan agreed with the plan.

For them, as long as it’s worth it, the death of other cultivators doesn’t matter; after all, they were just tools from the beginning.

“Make arrangements over there…” Hei Yuan’s agreement also meant the plan was approved, “If we still fail, we’ll have to make up our minds for one last desperate attempt.”

Chong Xu’s words made Hei Yuan and the other three top Saint Emperors, who hadn’t spoken all along, startled.

Especially the three top Saint Emperors of Shi Ming.

No cultivators understand better than them what the so-called last desperate attempt truly entails.

…

Soon, the Devouring Sect acted.

Countless cultivators of the Devouring Sect received orders.

“Changed plans, huh? Infiltration into the heartland of the Conquest Sect, I like it.”

“Hehehe… Finally can enter, I wonder if those tender lives suit my taste?”

“Hahaha, this is my hope, this time, I will definitely achieve Saint Emperor status!”

As the orders were given, the cultivators of the Devouring Sect gradually began retreating, preparing for a terrifying assault.

For a moment, all the cultivators of the Conquest Sect found the pressure from the front had significantly decreased.

Such an unusual situation naturally attracted immediate attention.

Yuanhua quickly convened a meeting.

“The Devouring Sect has retreated its forces from all directions; it seems they can’t sustain the long assault and are starting to change strategies. Everyone, we need to focus all our spirit now. Regardless of the Devouring Sect’s intentions, we must prevent them.”

“Have you investigated their plan?” Long Yue asked.

“Not yet. This retreat was without any warning… but they can’t really be giving up, clearly, there’s a terrifying plan…”

Before finishing the sentence, Yuanhua’s expression changed.

Not just him, the four Saint Emperors present couldn’t maintain their composure.

“Looks like there’s no need for investigation, now we know their intention…”

As they were discussing, the Devouring Sect swiftly launched an attack on weakly defended areas, but the attacking cultivators had no interest in extended battles and instead rushed into the Conquest Sect’s territory, quickly dispersing and fighting individually.

Yuanhua, with a gloomy face, said, “They already know continuing on the front would certainly lead to defeat, hence this tactic.”

“No need for more words, let the Saint Emperors act. Since they’re using this method, they better be prepared for the Saint Emperor’s retaliation.”

With the invasion into the heartland, it’s much easier for Saint Emperors to strike.

But things aren’t that simple.

With the massive invasion of the Devouring Sect, a terrifying aura arose at the border.

Wang Sheng and others had attacked the Devouring Sect numerous times, and this time, it was the Devouring Sect that came to them voluntarily.

And they brought all their Saint Emperors.

Their goal was clear, to delay.

“Everyone, it seems we can only withstand this attack for now!” Wang Sheng stood up directly.

This is an open strategy, unavoidable.

Long Yue, Yuanhua, and the Star Beast Ancestor all nodded.

To do anything, they first need to repel the Saint Emperors of the Devouring Sect.

Otherwise, it’s easier to leave gaps open.

A battle involving nearly two hundred Saint Emperors unfolded once more.

But this time, the Devouring Sect wasn’t using their full strength; they were all stalling.

Wang Sheng was entangled again, and the two top Saint Emperors focused solely on defense, struggling to hold on, necessitating the burning of life force again.

Yet this time, even burning life forces didn’t lead to immediate retreat; they continued to entangle Wang Sheng.

Until a quarter of an hour later, the Saint Emperors of the Devouring Sect orderly retreated.

Wang Sheng and the others didn’t dare to pursue deeply.

“So this is their plan, why didn’t they do this from the start?”

“Ha, it’s simple. In the beginning, these cultivators were considered cultivation resources by the Saint Emperors.” Yuanhua, one of the oldest Saint Emperors, understood the Devouring Sect’s situation all too well, “If it weren’t for the emergence of two top forces, the Devouring Sect might have already produced a terrifying Great Demon.”

Devouring Sect cultivators consume everything.

The reason so many cultivators exist is partly the mutual balance between the two top Saint Emperors, and partly using those cultivators as reserve food.

Both the Devouring Sect and the Conquest Sect can cultivate on their own. Advancement in realms only speeds up the process; without advancement benefits, it’s just normal cultivation speed.

Over millions of years, the quality of cultivators below Saint Emperor level in the Devouring Sect is unknown how much higher than it was before.

“They didn’t do it initially simply because they were reluctant to part with them. Invading our heartland, entering others’ territory, the losses will drastically increase.”

“Honestly speaking, the Devouring Sect initially believed they could defeat us on the front.” Long Yue added, “In fact, they almost succeeded!”

Yuanhua was silent, finally nodding.

If Wang Sheng hadn’t appeared, the Devouring Sect with its five top Saint Emperors wouldn’t find defeating them difficult.

Of course, Yuanhua felt helpless inside; had they successfully entered the Newborn Land, it wouldn’t have been a big issue.

The Newborn Land being the foundation and retreat path, they could have been much more composed, not needing to care about the Shattered Star Sacred Land.

All can be attributed to fate.

Discussing these matters now holds little significance.

“So, next, the war will shift to internal conflicts. It’s easier for Saint Emperors to act, but their chances will be rare. The Devouring Sect’s Saint Emperors will definitely harass frequently.”

“The situation is quite clear; if we can endure, the Devouring Sect will almost run out of breath.”

“But our losses will not be small either…”

Waging war within the territory of the Conquest Sect is certainly not a good thing.

But since it has already happened, they can only respond.

Ultimately, it’s due to the inability to crush opponents with absolute power.

Afterward, Wang Sheng and the other four top Saint Emperors issued orders to recall the cultivators of the Conquest Sect and clear out the Devouring Sect cultivators who ventured into their territory.

Simultaneously, they deployed Saint Emperors to eliminate any intruders they could find.

But the initial results weren’t favorable.

The cultivators of the Devouring Sect weren’t foolish. After entering the Conquest Sect’s territory, they didn’t start causing havoc right away; instead, they hid, waiting for the storm to pass.

The starry sky is vast, and defense against the Devouring Sect Saint Emperors’ attacks means not straying too far.

Otherwise, failing in a Saint Emperor-level battlefield would lead to worse consequences.

Eventually, although many were wiped out, it was just that.

The real resistance still depends on cultivators below Saint Emperor level.

In an instant, smoke of war rose in the worlds of the Conquest Sect, as a storm loomed…

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