Rise of the Otherworld.

As the internal strife within the alliance intensified, Lin Yu fell into deep worry. He pondered over a strategy day and night, but he could never find a foolproof solution. Every night, he spent his nights in his study, his desk piled high with intelligence and strategic maps, yet the answers seemed shrouded in mystery.

Meanwhile, the Shadow Sect's actions intensified. Not only did they sow chaos within the alliance, they also began suppressing and attacking affiliated factions of the True King Sect. Smaller clans and gangs closely tied to the True King Sect fell victim to the Shadow Sect's brutal attacks, suffering heavy losses. Once-thriving towns became desolate and deserted, and the people lived in fear.

"Master, this can't go on any longer. We must take action!" an elder said anxiously. His face was filled with anxiety, and his usual composure was long gone.

Lin Yu looked solemn and nodded: "I understand, but we don't know the full plan of the Shadow Gate yet. Acting rashly will only make us more passive." His eyes were deep and worried, as if he was thinking about something.

Just then, another piece of bad news arrived. Several sects within the alliance suddenly announced their withdrawal, taking with them a significant amount of resources and personnel. This further shattered the already unstable alliance. The once bustling alliance camp became deserted and silent, with only a few steadfast sects remaining.

"This must be the work of the Shadow Gate!" Lin Yu slammed his fist on the table, his eyes burning with anger. His fist trembled slightly with anger, and the teacup on the table jumped up.

In order to stabilize the situation, Lin Yu decided to personally go to the sects that had withdrawn from the alliance and try to persuade them to change their minds. He took several trusted disciples and embarked on a difficult journey.

He first came to Qingshan Gate. Qingshan Gate is located on a towering mountain, shrouded in clouds and mist. After a difficult climb, Lin Yu and others finally arrived at the gate of Qingshan Gate.

When the head of Qingshan Sect saw Lin Yu, a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face: "Master Lin, I'm really sorry, we have no choice." His eyes flickered and he didn't dare to look Lin Yu in the eye.

Lin Yu looked at him and said sincerely: "Master, does our previous agreement no longer count? Now is the time for us to unite." There was a hint of urgency and helplessness in his voice.

The leader of the Qingshan Sect sighed helplessly: "Master Lin, you don't know that the Shadow Sect threatened us that if we don't withdraw from the alliance, they will wipe out our entire sect. Their methods are extremely cruel, and we are really scared." His voice was full of fear and helplessness.

Lin Yu's heart sank. He knew that the Shadow Sect's methods were extremely cruel. No wonder Qingshan Sect was so afraid. He comforted him, "Master, as long as we unite, we will be able to fight against the Shadow Sect." But the master of Qingshan Sect just shook his head, his attitude firm.

After leaving Qingshan Sect, Lin Yu went to several other sects, and the situation was similar. He felt extremely frustrated, but he did not give up. Every rejection was like a knife, piercing his heart, but his belief became stronger.

Back to the Zhenwang Sect, Lin Yu summoned all the senior leaders to discuss countermeasures. The atmosphere in the hall was heavy, and everyone's face was filled with worry and uneasiness.

"Master, why don't we take the initiative and attack the Shadow Sect to give them a head start!" a young disciple said excitedly, his eyes filled with anger and impulsiveness.

Lin Yu shook his head: "Don't be reckless. The Shadow Gate is mysterious and unpredictable. We know nothing about their strength and strongholds. A rash attack will only put us in a desperate situation." His voice was steady and powerful, which made everyone calm down a little.

Just when everyone was at a loss, the system suddenly sent a prompt: "Host, a secret base of the Shadow Gate has been discovered."

A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Yu's eyes, and he immediately decided to send someone to investigate. But he also knew that this might be a trap, and the Shadow Gate would never easily expose its weaknesses.

"This reconnaissance mission is difficult, so you must be careful." Lin Yu warned the disciples who were about to set off.

The disciples nodded solemnly and then embarked on a journey full of unknowns.

Can the Zhenwang Sect seize this ray of hope and turn the situation around? Everything is still unknown.