The Rise of the Sect: I am the most persistent person in the world of immortal cultivation

"The location of the Jianghai Alliance is quite peculiar, lying between the Flying Heaven Gate and the East Sea. Soon, many high-ranking cultivators of the Dao Alliance will go to the Starry Sky Enclave to snipe at the Demon Race."

"If the Jianghai Alliance takes this opportunity to join the Demon Clan, the consequences will be unimaginable, especially as it will pose a huge threat to the Tongtianjiang water system that we have already completed."

A young elder couldn't help but stand up.

"Dao Ancestor, isn't this taking advantage of someone's misfortune? The Demon Clan is coming, and not long ago the Dao Alliance said that all forces should get along amicably."

She had barely finished speaking when an elder next to her pulled her back to her seat.

An older elder stepped forward, looking nervous, and then spoke.

"Reporting to the Dao Ancestor, this person is my disciple. Although he is quite talented, he is still young and inexperienced in worldly affairs. Please forgive him."

Ye Yang glanced at him, not offended, but instead gave the disciple an approving look.

"That's right. The Dao Alliance did issue a call to action, but there's a lot to learn about how to interpret and act on those words. The struggle for interests in the cultivation world can't always be superficial. It's better to understand this sooner rather than later."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people in the hall varied.

He quickly understood what Ye Yang meant.

After all, most of those who can serve as elders in the Flying Heaven Sect today are people who have experienced the hardships and coldness of the world.

They were naturally very clear about the stakes and interests involved.

As everyone knows, despite the rapid development of Feitianmen over the past century and the emergence of many outstanding talents.

But everyone knew that the combined power of the entire sect couldn't compare to the might of this Dao Ancestor's single sword strike.

"The geopolitical situation in the Jianghai League is complex."

Ye Yang lightly tapped his fingertip, and five points of light lit up on the sword energy map.

"The three rivers and nine streams are now jointly managed by five entities."

"Jianghai Alliance monopolizes three key locations: Tongtian River, Lancang River, and Yunmeng Lake. The other four factions each occupy a territory."

As Ye Yang made a finger gesture, black mist rose from the Lancang waters, which represented the Golden Scale Sect.

Ye Yang frowned.

"I just received news that the Golden Scale Sect has sided with the Demon Clan."

Suddenly, the jade pendant at Huo Bing Shuang's waist emitted a blue light, and she spoke, "Master, urgent message from the Dao Alliance!"

Ye Yang took the jade slip, scanned it with his divine sense, and his expression changed drastically.

"The five elders of the Jianghai Alliance have been attacked; three are dead and two are injured!"

The water palace erupted in uproar. Ye Yang continued, "It was the work of six demonic assassins at the Nascent Soul Dao Realm level. The assassins paid the price of one dead, one captured, and three injured."

"Now that the Golden Scale Sect has betrayed us, most of the Lancang waters have fallen, and even the Jianghai Alliance's headquarters has been affected."

Gu Xuan had remained silent until now, but after a moment of contemplation, he spoke.

"Not long ago, Master Lan Tao of the Jianghai Alliance sent a letter saying that he was willing to take the lead and get closer to my Feitian Sect."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Yang smiled slightly.

"This person is indeed a clever man, wanting to make a name for himself in this chaotic world. In that case, I will go to the Jianghai Alliance to see if he is worth supporting."

Currently, the best option for the Flying Heaven Sect is to support another force within the former territory of the Jianghai Alliance.

This way, the interests of the Flying Heaven Sect can be protected, while also avoiding criticism from the Dao Alliance.

If they directly send troops to invade and occupy the area, the Dao Alliance will likely have a hard time explaining themselves.
He paused, glanced at Gu Xuan again, and then spoke.

"The demonic threat in the East Sea remains severe. If I am not returned for several days, Sect Leader Gu will take charge of all sect affairs."

Three days later, at the mouth of the East China Sea.

Ye Yang stood in mid-air, gazing at the Jianghai Alliance headquarters shrouded in crimson mist in the distance.

Jianghai Alliance.

The once majestic land of the Three Rivers now appears desolate.

Perhaps it was because the news of Tianhe Daozu's death had arrived that most of the Jianghai Alliance cultivators they encountered along the way looked dejected and were filled with a deathly atmosphere.

Nearly half of it was shrouded in an eerie red mist, with lava occasionally gushing out from the cracks in the ground.

"Have you met Daozu Ye?"

Suddenly, a hoarse voice came from below.

Ye Yang looked down and saw an old man in a blue robe standing inside the distorted spatial barrier. He had a red jade token hanging at his waist, and the shadow of a Dharma Image was faintly visible behind him. He was clearly a Dharma Image True Person.

"I am Lan Tao, the Right Elder of the Jianghai Alliance. Greetings, Dao Ancestor." After confirming Ye Yang's identity, the man hurriedly bowed, his eyes filled with urgency.

"Fellow Daoist Lan is too kind."

Ye Yang lowered his body.

Lan Tao gave a bitter smile.

"I apologize for the embarrassment, senior. The mountain gate is in complete chaos right now, making it difficult to invite the Dao Ancestor to enter. Please forgive me, Dao Ancestor."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yang narrowed his eyes.

"It seems there's some disagreement within your faction?"

Lan Tao looked embarrassed and was about to explain when suddenly the entire mountain gate shook violently! Three distant mountain peaks collapsed with a roar, lava spewed up hundreds of feet high, and crimson fire rain poured down.

"That's precisely the reason why the various parties are at odds."

Ye Yang smiled enigmatically: "So, Fellow Daoist Lan came here without permission?"

"Currently, there are three factions within the Jianghai Alliance's mountain gate: one faction wants to abandon the Jianghai Alliance, one faction wants to defend it to the death, and there is another faction."

Without saying a word, Ye Yang drew his Taixu Red Lotus Sword, its crimson light pointing directly at the Jianghai Alliance headquarters.

"lead the way!"

A gleam of joy flashed in Lan Tao's eyes. He turned and transformed into a streak of fire, flying to Ye Yang's side. His expression was grave: "The Jianghai Alliance is in imminent danger, especially Elder Zuo."

He shook his head.

"In any case, as long as Daozu Ye can make a move sooner, it will be a great help to our alliance."

"Fellow Daoist, you think too highly of me."

"I came here just to observe, and I have no other intentions."

Lan Tao was stunned when he heard Ye Yang say that.

He naturally knew that what Dao Ancestor Ye was saying was all nonsense. Dao Ancestor's trip was a major event, and his coming today must have his own plans.

However, I never expected that this Dao Ancestor was not only powerful in battle, but also a cunning old fox.

This would force you to speak first, thus losing the initiative and falling into the other party's trap.

However, he also knew that the two sides were not evenly matched at present.

He needed to rely on the power of this Dao Ancestor to subdue the Jianghai Alliance, so he stepped forward and spoke first.

"After the death of Dao Ancestor Tianhe, our alliance lost a Dao Ancestor who could oversee the whole situation. Although our alliance's 'Three Rivers Suppressing the Sea Formation' is powerful, it is sluggish in operation because no one is proficient in controlling it, and it can only exert 70% of its full power."

"I have brought the blueprints of the Jianghai Alliance's mountain-protecting formation with me. I hope that the Dao Ancestor can point out any omissions."

Ye Yang nodded to himself. This person seemed to be a smart man. What he said just now seemed to be the mountain protection formation, but in reality, it was a pledge of allegiance.

He had heard of the Three Rivers Sea-Suppressing Formation before. If a Dao Realm cultivator were to preside over the formation, using the water elemental power of the Three Rivers as its foundation, and gathering ten True Person Realm cultivators, even an ordinary Void Refinement cultivator might not be able to break through it.

"After all, this is your alliance's protective formation, so it's understandable that Fellow Daoist Lan is being cautious."

Lan Tao smiled.

"There are many criticisms of the Flying Heaven Sect within the Jianghai Alliance, but I believe that Dao Ancestor Ye is of noble character and great strength. If he can support the Jianghai Alliance, it will be a blessing for the Jianghai Alliance, and ultimately the thousands of cultivators and disciples of the Jianghai Alliance will benefit."

Ye Yang knew perfectly well that Lan Tao wanted to firmly bind the Flying Heaven Sect to his faction.

Other factions within the Jianghai Alliance will no longer contact him.

However, Lan Tao also broke the unspoken rules of the alliance. If the Flying Heaven Sect does not support him, he will inevitably face joint criticism from other factions.

"Was it worth it? Do you even know how the Heavenly River Dao Ancestor died?"

Ye Yang suddenly asked.

"I am not concerned with how Dao Ancestor Tianhe died; I am only concerned with Dao Ancestor Ye."

Lan Tao didn't turn his head, but Ye Yang could almost see the smile on his face.

“Ye Daozu is different from other cultivators; this risk is worth taking.”

"Oh?" Ye Yang showed an interested expression.

"What merit or ability do I possess to deserve such high regard from you, fellow Daoist?"

Lan Tao sighed softly.

"Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly. The Dao Ancestor has not yet realized how high his current status is in the cultivation world."

(End of this chapter)