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Master Songfeng also abandoned any lingering hope. His plump face lost its smile, replaced by solemnity and a hint of fear: "Alliance Leader Shen, if this is truly the case, what should we do? The Xuan Yin Sect has been preparing for this for a long time, its strength is unfathomable, and it has the Blood Sacrifice Array as its guarantee. With just the strength of our few families, I'm afraid..."

"We are naturally powerless to do so on our own."

Shen Mo's gaze swept over the three men, his voice steady and carrying an authoritative power, "But if we stand idly by and watch them succeed, all will be lost. I invited the three of you here precisely to join forces, to strike swiftly and decisively before their blood sacrifice is complete and their formation is in place, destroying the altar, killing the ringleader, and nipping this catastrophe in the bud!"

"Join forces? Destroy the altar?" Master Qingmu frowned. "Alliance Leader Shen, it's not that I'm trying to boost their morale. The Xuan Yin Sect's headquarters is mysterious and unpredictable, with countless experts, and even a Nascent Soul cultivator is in charge."

"Since 'Valley of Burial Souls' is their chosen site for the blood sacrifice, it must be heavily guarded and riddled with formations. For us to go there rashly would be tantamount to throwing eggs against rocks. Moreover, the Blazing Sun Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect have an ambiguous attitude towards this matter. If they take this opportunity to launch an attack..."

"The Blazing Sun Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect?" A cold glint flashed in Shen Mo's eyes. "If they know what's good for them, they should understand the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold.' If they remain stubborn and even collude with the Profound Yin Sect... then we'll wipe them out as well!"

His tone was calm, yet it carried a chilling killing intent and an undeniable domineering aura! It was as if sweeping away Southern Region overlords like Lieyang and Tianjian was as simple as brushing away dust in his words.

The three Fairy Ling Shuang were all shocked and began to re-examine the young Qingyun Sect Leader before them.

They were shocked to realize that in just a few years, the Qingyun Sect, which they had once had to form an equal alliance with and share the pressure with, had grown to the point where they could easily "sweep away" Lieyang and Tianjian under Shen Mo's leadership.

Is it just bluffing, or is there real confidence?

"Alliance Leader Shen, this matter... requires careful consideration." Daoist Songfeng wiped non-existent cold sweat from his forehead and chuckled dryly, "Even if we are to take action, we need meticulous planning and to contact more like-minded individuals, for example..."

"There's no time," Shen Mo said decisively, raising three fingers. "The Blood Fiend Token indicates that the blood sacrifice will begin at midnight in three days. At that time, the formation will activate, and the blood energy will soar to the heavens. Stopping it then will be as difficult as ascending to heaven! We must gather our strength within these three days and launch a surprise attack on Burial Soul Valley, catching them completely off guard!"

"Three days?!" Master Aoki exclaimed. "How can that be enough time? Mobilizing manpower, discussing countermeasures, scouting the enemy's situation, and making contingency plans... three days is far too rushed!"

"It's precisely because of the haste that the Xuan Yin Sect didn't expect us to act so quickly," Shen Mo calmly analyzed. "They must have thought that even if we noticed something, it would take us time to confirm, coordinate, and prepare. They would never have imagined that we would dare to strike at their heart of the matter within three days! This is the essence of war—speed is of the essence!"

He looked at the three of them, his tone softening but carrying greater weight: "Fellow Daoists, I do not require you to send out your entire forces to fight the Xuan Yin Sect to the death. I only need each of you to send one or two late-stage Golden Core elders, leading your sect's elite disciples, to form a surprise force under my command."

"My Qingyun Sect will mobilize all of its Shadow Guards, as well as the most elite 'Sharp Metal' and 'Thick Earth' divisions of the Battle Hall, all personally led by me, Shen. The purpose of this battle is to disrupt the blood sacrifice and eliminate the core figure in charge of the formation, not to conquer cities and seize territory."

"Once it's done, flee far away. The Xuan Yin Sect will suffer a severe blow from this, and with the blood sacrifice failing, the backlash will severely damage its vitality, leaving it powerless to cause trouble for a short time. At that time, the crisis in the Southern Region will resolve itself."

"As for the Blazing Sun Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect," Shen Mo's lips curled into a cold smile, "I have my own arrangements, and I guarantee they will be too preoccupied to attend to anything else. The three of you only need to focus on dealing with the Profound Yin Sect."

The three Fairies, Ling Shuang and her companions, exchanged bewildered glances. The hall was silent except for their slightly heavy breathing. Shen Mo's plan was bold, radical, and even bordering on insane!

A surprise attack on the heavily fortified Blood Sacrifice Grounds of the Xuan Yin Sect within three days? What are the chances of success? If it fails, wouldn't the elite troops sent out be doomed?

Why is the Qingyun Sect so proactive, even willing to take the lead and personally lead the team? Is it truly for the sake of the people of the Southern Region? Or is there another motive?

A multitude of questions churned in the minds of the three. But the information Shen Mo provided was too shocking, the Xuan Yin Sect's schemes too terrifying, and the decisiveness Shen Mo displayed, along with the powerful confidence he subtly exuded, made it impossible for them to easily refuse.

"Alliance Leader Shen," Fairy Ling Shuang's cold eyes stared directly at Shen Mo, "This matter concerns the life and death of my Xuanbing Pavilion, and I need to discuss it with the elders of the pavilion. But if the intelligence is true, and the Xuan Yin Sect truly intends to carry out this act of extermination, then my Xuanbing Pavilion... has no choice but to act! At the latest, we will give you an answer by this time tomorrow."

"My Hundred Herbs Sect is no different," said Master Qingmu solemnly. "If that is truly the case, refining pills to save lives is our duty, and eliminating demons and protecting the righteous path is also our responsibility! I will immediately send a message back to the mountain to summon the elders for a meeting."

Master Songfeng gave a wry smile and cupped his hands in greeting: "Alliance Leader Shen has already put it this way. If my Qingmu Temple backs down, we will have no face to stand in the Southern Region in the future. So be it. I will go back and discuss it, and try to allocate some manpower."

"Of course." Shen Mo nodded, his expression softening slightly. "The three of you are all very understanding and righteous; I thank you in advance. The specific action plan will be discussed in detail once the three of you confirm your participation. The key to this operation is secrecy and speed; we must strike decisively!"

"As for the distribution of spoils and the subsequent response to the Xuan Yin Sect's counterattack, I, Shen, have also given it some thought, and I will certainly not let you all work for nothing."

After seeing off the three people with their own thoughts, only Shen Mo and Han Lin remained in the hall.

"Sect Leader, will they... go all out?" Han Lin asked with some concern.

Xuanbing Pavilion might be involved, after all, it's a matter of mutual dependence. But it's hard to say about Baicao Sect and Qingmu Temple, especially that Songfeng Daoist, who's slippery as a nutcase.

"Fairy Ling Shuang is resolute and decisive. Given the situation of Xuanbing Pavilion, she has no choice but to participate, and may even send her core forces. True Person Qingmu appears gentle, but is actually outwardly soft but inwardly strong, and has a heart for saving the world. She is also very likely to participate, but will leave room for maneuver. Daoist Songfeng..."

A cold glint flashed in Shen Mo's eyes. "This person is two-faced and prioritizes personal gain. He will participate, but he will only go through the motions and may even secretly tip off the Xuan Yin Sect."

"Then why invite him?" Han Lin asked, puzzled.

"It's precisely because he's so two-faced that we need to invite him," Shen Mo said calmly. "By binding him to our cause, he won't dare to openly betray us for his own benefit. Besides, Qingmu Temple is skilled in formations and geomancy, which might be useful in breaking the blood sacrifice formation."

"As for whether he reported it... Su Xiao's Shadow Guards are not to be trifled with. If he makes any unusual moves, he can be used as a sacrifice to deter others with ill intentions."

Han Lin felt a chill run down his spine, but then understood. The sect leader's considerations were indeed thorough.

"The Blazing Sun Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect..." Han Lin looked at Shen Mo.

"Neither Huoyun Laogui nor Jian Wuhen are peaceful people. They couldn't possibly be unaware of the Xuanyin Sect's commotion. They might even have secretly reached some kind of agreement to reap the benefits."

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