The might of the Xuan Alliance spread in all directions!
The Tongtian Immortal Kingdom was further divided between the Xuan Alliance and the Xuanji Immortal Kingdom. The Xuan Alliance's territory expanded immeasurably, and in terms of sheer landmass, it was now comparable to that of sixth-grade immortal kingdoms and powers.
However, the Xuan Alliance, now a prominent target, quickly drew the envy and resentment of other factions.
At the forefront of this animosity, and the most covetous and dismissive, was the sixth-grade power, the Taotie Holy Land.
The Taotie Holy Land, a force slightly more formidable than the Shenxuan Immortal Kingdom, had always looked down upon the Azure Dragon Holy Land, as they were in entirely different leagues. Yet, now, witnessing the Azure Dragon Holy Land consolidating its power in the Eastern Domain and extending its influence afar, the Taotie Holy Land found it deeply unsettling!
Inside the grand hall of the Taotie Holy Land.
"Esteemed Ancestors, how shall our Taotie Holy Land respond to the rising might of the Xuan Alliance?"
Huangfu Shaoxie, the current Holy Lord of the Taotie Holy Land, respectfully addressed the various ancestors present. As the preeminent among the Four Fierce Beasts forces, it was natural for their Taotie Holy Land to take the lead.
"The so-called Xuan Alliance is merely a rabble."
"Indeed. More importantly, the Azure Dragon Holy Land's ascendance has been remarkably swift."
"It is said that the Azure Dragon Holy Land, with its Azure Dragon Battle Formation, has already achieved combat power comparable to that of a fifth-rank Immortal Elder. Their growth is quite rapid."
The elders of the Taotie Holy Land voiced their opinions, their gazes finally converging on the Holy Land's most powerful ancestor, whose decision would ultimately shape their course.
"Ancestor Wuchen, what is your judgment?"
Huangfu Shaoxie, after a moment of contemplation, inquired of Situ Wuchen, their Taotie Holy Land's strongest elder. After all, the Xuan Alliance was geographically the closest to their own territory.
One cannot sleep soundly with a neighbor plotting next door!
This was precisely why the Taotie Holy Land reacted with such intensity. Previously, if they had desired it, the Haotian Immortal Kingdom would have eagerly become a vassal state of the Taotie Holy Land.
"The Azure Dragon Holy Land? The Xuan Alliance??"
Upon hearing these names, Situ Wuchen narrowed his eyes. Millions of years ago, the Azure Dragon Holy Land, in its prime, was not confined to its current corner of the world; it was a force that could rival even their Taotie Holy Land at its peak.
Thus, despite the Azure Dragon Holy Land's current decline, it had always remained within their sphere of influence. Now, with the Azure Dragon Holy Land's sudden resurgence, if they did not curb it now, it would undoubtedly become a future source of great trouble!
Furthermore!
It was not solely the Azure Dragon Holy Land; the Xuan Alliance was also a significant concern, and perhaps even more troublesome than the Azure Dragon Holy Land.
After all!
The ancestors of the Azure Dragon Holy Land were not fools. The fact that they would deign to be subservient to the Xuan Alliance clearly indicated that this Xuan Alliance possessed something extraordinary.
"Then let us engage in battle!"
Situ Wuchen, after a period of deep thought, made his decision. As for the elimination of the Shenxuan Immortal Kingdom's Immortal Lord, it was evident they paid it little heed.
"Yes, Ancestor Wuchen!!"
Huangfu Shaoxie and the other ancestors of the Taotie Holy Land responded respectfully, exuding an aura of fierce killing intent.
A conspiracy against the Azure Dragon Holy Land was thus set in motion!
However, this scene was overheard by a disciple of the Taotie Holy Land hidden in the shadows of the hall. His heart pounded with shock. "My word, the Taotie Holy Land is actually planning to make a move against the Azure Dragon Holy Land!"
Clearly, this was a deep-cover agent planted by the Azure Dragon Holy Land within the Taotie Holy Land!
After all, the Azure Dragon Holy Land, in its current state of decline, was immeasurably weaker than the Taotie Holy Land. If the Taotie Holy Land were to attack now, the Azure Dragon Holy Land would surely be annihilated under its wrath.
Moreover!
To establish these deep-cover agents, the Azure Dragon Holy Land had paid an untold price over countless ages!
Nurturing soldiers for a thousand days to serve for one moment—this moment had finally arrived for the deep-cover agent!
Immediately, this agent utilized a secret method to transmit the news. The Taotie Holy Land's Holy Lord, Huangfu Shaoxie, and the esteemed ancestors remained utterly unaware.
Oblivious to the fact that their secret deliberations had been leaked.
Meanwhile, at the Azure Dragon Holy Land.
"What!"
"Good, I understand!"
Changsun Yan Yue, the Azure Dragon Holy Land's most powerful ancestor, his expression darkened upon receiving the intelligence from the incoming Taotie Holy Land.
Those who had been marveling at the Azure Dragon Holy Land's newfound strength immediately suppressed their smiles upon seeing their elder's demeanor. "Elder Yan Yue, what has transpired!?"
Responding to one of the elders' questions, the gazes of all the others fell upon Changsun Yan Yue.
"Everyone, a great event may befall the Azure Dragon Holy Land."
Changsun Yan Yue's expression was grave. He then looked towards the Eastern Domain, in the direction of the Taotie Holy Land. "The Taotie Holy Land's deep-cover agent has just transmitted intelligence indicating that they may be making a move against us."
"What!!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present at the Azure Dragon Holy Land lost their composure.
The Taotie Holy Land making a move!
Was this a joke?
Although their Azure Dragon Holy Land's strength had greatly increased, and they were further bolstered by the Azure Dragon Battle Formation, the gap between them and the Taotie Holy Land remained immense.
"Elder Yan Yue, I fear this matter... can only be reported to the Alliance Lord for his decision."
"Indeed!"
"I second that!!"
After a brief consultation, the elders of the Azure Dragon Holy Land reached a consensus. Changsun Yan Yue immediately conveyed the information from the Taotie Holy Land's deep-cover agent to the Alliance Lord, Ye Xuan.
After a considerable pause.
Changsun Yan Yue's eyes were filled with bewilderment. "What!"
"Good! I understand, Alliance Lord!!"
After the transmission concluded, a trace of shock still lingered on Changsun Yan Yue's face, not for any other reason but the information conveyed by Ye Xuan.
"Elder Yan Yue, how is it?"
As the fate of the Azure Dragon Holy Land was at stake, the elders immediately stepped forward to inquire, clearly eager to know the Alliance Lord's response.
"Everyone..."
"The Alliance Lord has issued a decree. The White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise factions will converge on the Eastern Frontier in the coming days. At that time, the Alliance Lord will grant us the method to utilize the Four Symbols Battle Formation."
The elders heard this and were taken aback. "The Four Symbols Battle Formation!?"
"Could it be... our four-faction battle formations can be integrated into one!!"
Evidently, these individuals were not fools, and they understood that the name "Four Symbols Battle Formation" itself implied much. Furthermore, the directive to gather the White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise factions in the Eastern Frontier was significant.
"This... is highly probable."
After a moment's pause, Changsun Yan Yue continued, "The Alliance Lord stated that the Four Symbols Battle Formation will at least grant us the strength to contend with ninth-rank Immortal Elders at our current stage."
"What!!"
"Ninth-rank Immortal Elders!!!"
They swallowed hard, their minds reeling. Good heavens, they currently possessed combat power only sufficient to contend with at most sixth-rank Immortal Elders, and now, with a single Four Symbols Battle Formation, their strength would skyrocket by three levels.
"My heavens, if this is truly as the Alliance Lord claims, then our Alliance Lord is truly formidable!"
"Indeed! It is completely unimaginable where the Alliance Lord procured so many battle formations!"
"Do you think the Alliance Lord possesses battle formations that could allow us to directly contend with Immortal Lord powerhouses right now??"
In an instant, the elders marveled, and no wonder they were so astonished. After all, their Alliance Lord was simply too powerful; it was impossible for them not to speculate in such a manner.
In any case, what awaited the Taotie Holy Land next was a nightmare of catastrophic proportions~~!!