I, my cultivation of immortality started from a mortal

"Have you heard? The Nine Cauldrons Sect has put forward conditions. They want them to release the two seniors of the Sword Clan unless they offer a top-grade spirit crystal and a ninth-order spirit vein."

"What, top-grade spirit crystals? And a ninth-tier spirit vein at that?"

Upon hearing this, they felt as if they were hallucinating. That was a top-grade spirit crystal, an extremely rare find in this world.

Most importantly, top-grade spirit crystals play a huge role in breaking through to the forbidden realm.

Moreover, a ninth-order spiritual vein is also needed. I ask you, how many ninth-order spiritual veins are there in this world?

Eighth-order spiritual veins are extremely rare.

"What about the Sword Sect? Has the Sword Sect agreed?"

Everyone hurriedly asked.

In fact, they already had the answer in their hearts. Although the top-grade spirit crystal or the ninth-grade spirit vein seemed to be an inanimate object, and the two sword masters were powerful figures at the peak of Dao Lord, they were simply no match for those two treasures.

The Sword Sect would never agree to give up a top-grade spirit crystal and a ninth-order spirit vein.

"How could the Sword Sect possibly agree to this?"

The other person shook their head and said with a smile.

"Sure enough."

Everyone thought to themselves that it was impossible for them to agree; even if the Sword Sect possessed these two treasures, they would not give them up.

For the Sword Sect, these two treasures are extremely rare.

They might possess it in the Sword Sect, but they would never reveal it.

That's the foundation of the sect.

"What was the Sword Sect's reaction?"

"That's right. The Sword Sect would never abandon its Supreme Elder and a Grand Elder. Two peak Dao Lords would be an enormous loss for the Sword Sect if something were to happen to them."

........

Everyone wanted to know how the Sword Sect would react, and most likely they would be furious, potentially leading to a sect war between the two sects.

"The Sword Sect hasn't made a statement yet, but they should be taking action soon."

"But interestingly, news has spread that the two senior members of the Sword Clan have expressed their desire to join the Nine Cauldrons Sect."

"What, you're joining the Nine Cauldrons Sect?"

Everyone stood there, stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.

How could they possibly join the Nine Cauldrons Sect? Even if they did, the people of the Nine Cauldrons Sect would never trust them.

Once they said those words, there was no turning back for either of them.

The Sword Sect would never believe them.

"It must be a rumor, right?"

"Yes, I also think it's a rumor, but it's not necessarily entirely a rumor. After all, in their view, the Sword Sect doesn't value them at all and thinks they are inferior to top-grade spirit crystals and ninth-order spirit veins."

"Well, from that point of view, it's actually quite possible."

"But didn't they consider the consequences when they said that?"

"Hehe, the Sword Sect has not reacted at all. It is impossible for them to trade top-grade spirit crystals and ninth-order spirit veins. Under these circumstances, the situation is worse than we thought. Their lives are already threatened."

“For beings like them, the fear of death is far greater than ours.”

"When faced with death, it is perfectly normal to make any crazy decision."

"What you say makes some sense..."

........

Indeed, more and more voices are being heard from the outside world.

It caused a huge sensation.

At this moment, it attracted almost everyone's attention; they were all focused on this matter.

They had even witnessed the Nine Cauldrons Sect and the Sword Sect engaging in an epic battle.

If the two factions were to engage in a major war, the resulting horror would be unimaginable.

Both the Nine Cauldrons Sect and the Sword Sect are among the strongest sects in the Holy Domain.

The impact of their major battle is obvious.

If it really comes to a final, life-or-death battle, not to mention the Holy Domain being drawn in, at the very least, the Central Region will be involved.

For some, the arrival of a great war is something they eagerly anticipate.

But most people do not want a major war to happen.

Even if a major war breaks out, we will try our best to prevent it from escalating.

After all, it was something truly terrifying for them.

It affects their lives.

In the battle of the gods, mortals suffer.

........

"That's unreasonable!"

"Sect Master, we cannot agree to this. Top-grade spirit crystals plus a ninth-order spirit vein? Let them dream on."

"It seems we have no other choice. Since they want to go that far, we'll see them through to the end."

Inside a grand hall, everyone's faces were extremely grim.

They certainly received the message, which came from the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

The terms of the transaction were indeed top-grade spirit crystals and a ninth-order spirit vein.

Upon hearing this condition, even the members of the Sword Sect themselves didn't believe it.

The Nine Cauldrons Sect is so arrogant.

This is a direct refusal to trade.

Their Sword Sect was already prepared to pay a price to rescue the two members of the Sword Clan.

But the current conditions have directly shattered all their fantasies.

"Sect Master, as for the rumors that the two Supreme Elders are going to join the Nine Cauldrons Sect, that's absolutely a rumor. They would never do that. We absolutely cannot believe them and fall for their tricks."

"That's right, Sect Master. We know better than anyone who the two Supreme Elders are. They are definitely not cowards who are afraid of death."

"Their purpose is very clear: to provoke us so that we can expel the two Grand Elders from the sect, and then they can kill them openly."

"That's right!"

.........

Those in the main hall spoke up one after another, emphasizing that they must not easily believe rumors.

Once they truly believe that expelling the two sword-wielding individuals from the sect will lead to the Nine Cauldrons Sect's swift and decisive annihilation of them, then the sect will not hesitate to do so.

As for the Nine Cauldrons Sect keeping them and having them join their sect, that's impossible.

These two are peak Dao Lords; how could they possibly believe it?

Leaving the two of them behind could lead to a catastrophic disaster for the Nine Cauldrons Sect at any moment.

"Sect Master, what should we do?"

"Send someone over to negotiate."

"Sect Master, we absolutely cannot agree to this. If they want war, then let them fight."

The crowd said anxiously.

"They're just using this as leverage in negotiations; they don't realize that we can't possibly agree to it."

"The Nine Cauldrons Sect would never want to go that far, and under these circumstances, it will not drive itself to a dead end."

"The two elders will be fine. We will definitely bring them back safely."

"Is there any news over there?"

They did not object to their sect leader's words. "Sect leader, you already know about the news from the Heavenly Sect. So far, we haven't seen any movement from the Heavenly Sect, but we've been keeping an eye on it."

"As for the Thousand Machines Sect, there has been no news yet."