Sect Master's Immortal Journey
Chapter 755: 9 pledges split

Chapter 755: 9 pledges split

While Meng Zhang and Xu Mengying were making various preparations to kill the True Monarch Mountain Peak, a huge change was happening within the Jiuqu League.

The Jade Sword Sect, which had long wanted to break away from the Jiuqu League and separate from the Azure Origin Sect, finally stopped concealing its intentions and openly began its actions. The Jade Sword Sect withdrew all its Senators, elders, and disciples stationed in Jiuqu City, publicly declaring its exit from the Jiuqu League and severing all ties with it. The Jade Sword Sect completely retreated its influence from the southern region of the Jiuqu League and returned to its northern base.

The Jade Sword Sect aimed to use the area where the Yellow Lotus Sect's mountain gate was located as the boundary to clearly distinguish itself from the Azure Origin Sect, thus taking exclusive control of the northern part of the Jiuqu League.

The open rift between the two major sects had a profound impact on the various cultivation forces within the Jiuqu League. Whether willing or not, these forces were forced to take sides and join one of the two camps. In general, most of the cultivation forces in the south aligned with the Azure Origin Sect, while those in the north sided with the Jade Sword Sect. However, there were still some cultivation forces that remained neutral for the time being. Some sought to negotiate for their benefit, while others made efforts to prevent the fragmentation of the Jiuqu League.

For example, the Four Seas Commercial Firm, which started as a business-oriented force, was unwilling to witness the Jiuqu League's division. Despite knowing the futility, the senior members of the Four Seas Commercial Firm were tirelessly trying to bridge the gap between the Azure Origin Sect and the Jade Sword Sect.

The True Monarch Mountain Peak of the Yellow Lotus Sect was wavering between the Jade Sword Sect and the Azure Origin Sect, waiting for the best opportunity. During this time, Xu Mengying remained at Taiyi Sect, keeping a low profile and not making any public statements.

Some forces with Primordial Spirit True Monarchs were still observing the situation. However, as events unfolded, their neutral positions would not last long.

For instance, the Shangguan family and the Flawless Valley, powerful Primordial Spirit forces in the north of the Jiuqu League, were maintaining a distant stance due to historical reasons, watching the situation's development.

At this time, the Dark Alliance branch had not yet taken a stance. While they had already broken ties with the Dali Dynasty and did not want to see the Jiuqu League split, they lacked the ability to prevent it. The Dark Alliance branch leaned towards the Jade Sword Sect's position but didn't want to overly offend the Azure Origin Sect, as many of their strongholds were located in the southern region under Azure Origin Sect's influence.

In the eyes of figures like Red Pig True Monarch, if the Dali Dynasty were to invade the Jiuqu League on a large scale, the Azure Origin Sect and its affiliated forces would also be a valuable resistance force.

Among the high-ranking members of the Jiuqu League, there were also several cultivators who originally came from loose cultivator backgrounds. While others may not be of much concern, several Primordial Spirit True Monarchs became coveted assets for both sides.

For example, He Luo True Monarch unhesitatingly stood with the Azure Origin Sect, while True Monarch Profound Wind remained secluded and did not make a quick decision.

As such a massive force, the Jiuqu League could not simply split without dealing with many issues. The division of industries, resources, and supplies within the Jiuqu League needed to be resolved.

Even if the Jade Sword Sect was willing to make concessions in these areas, the Azure Origin Sect would not accept them all. According to the Jade Sword Sect's wishes, the two sides should quickly cut ties and part peacefully, but the Azure Origin Sect was unwilling to agree to such terms. As the number one sect within the Jiuqu League, it held the actual dominance over the league.

As a Sword Cultivator sect, the Jade Sword Sect is impatient with the power struggles and the pursuit of benefits. Since the establishment of the Jiuqu League, the Azure Origin Sect has been in charge of internal affairs, while the Jade Sword Sect has been responsible for external conquests. This division of labor ensured the stability of the Jiuqu League.

Regarding the issue of dealing with the Dali Dynasty, the Azure Origin Sect repeatedly rejected the Jade Sword Sect's proposals for war. To the Jade Sword Sect, this was a violation of the minimum consensus between the two, and that's why they decided to split from the Azure Origin Sect.

Originally, the Azure Origin Sect controlled almost the entire Jiuqu League. Now, with the league split, both in terms of territory and cultivation forces, they have lost almost half. The Azure Origin Sect simply cannot accept this. One party wants a peaceful separation, while the other feels they have been short-changed and refuses to let go.

Even in the face of such a massive split, the threat of the Dali Dynasty and the earnest persuasion from the Four Seas Commercial Firm were the only reasons keeping the two giant sects from engaging in an all-out war.

In the context of the various cultivation forces within the Jiuqu League taking sides, Taiyi Sect naturally had no exception. Taiyi Sect had long aligned itself with the Jade Sword Sect and served them. Now, they wanted to express their attitude of breaking ties with the Azure Origin Sect.

On Demon Wind Gobi, there were some cultivation forces previously arranged there by True Monarch Azure Mist of the Azure Origin Sect. Previously, Meng Zhang had been reluctant to confront True Monarch Azure Mist, which led to tolerating the presence of these cultivation forces. But now, as Taiyi Sect decided to be loyal to the Jade Sword Sect, they no longer cared about maintaining face with True Monarch Azure Mist.

Meng Zhang always leaves room in his actions, and he didn't act too harshly this time either. He offered two choices to these cultivation forces. Either they pledge allegiance to Taiyi Sect and cut ties with True Monarch Azure Mist, becoming Taiyi Sect's vassals. Or they give up everything in Demon Wind Gobi and are courteously sent away by Taiyi Sect, peacefully leaving the area.

To Meng Zhang's surprise, apart from most forces being forced to relocate, there were a few that chose to stay behind. However, he knew that these remaining forces would become Taiyi Sect's vassals, and Taiyi Sect would have ways to gradually train them.

Around Taiyi Sect, the Gu Yue Family, which controls Great Wind City, had long been aligned with the Jade Sword Sect. Similarly, the Fire Cloud Sect, the Yellow Lotus Sect East River Branch, and the three major sects that escaped into the Jiuqu League from the Crossing Severing Mountain Range, all sided with the Jade Sword Sect. They all stand firmly against the Dali Dynasty and naturally support the Jade Sword Sect, which resists the Dali Dynasty most resolutely.

In general, after the split of the Jade Sword Sect, it still stands strong. Most cultivation forces have taken sides, while a few have ambiguous attitudes.

There is also something that many people are aware of but no one talks about openly—there are many cultivation forces within the Jiuqu League that secretly have connections with the Dali Dynasty. Both the Jade Sword Sect and the Azure Origin Sect are aware of this, but it seems they cannot come up with a feasible solution.

If they had reached an agreement earlier, Taiyi Sect might have already allied with the Dali Dynasty.

Meng Zhang understands this situation and is very concerned about the current state of the Jiuqu League. However, even though he is now a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, he remains powerless in dealing with such matters. The only thing he can do is order Taiyi Sect to actively prepare for war and be ready to face a comprehensive attack from the Dali Dynasty at any time.

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