Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Facing the Enemy Together
He asked once more, "Are those five True Immortals really so kind-hearted as to offer you so much information?"
Upon hearing this, almost all of the two hundred sword cultivators of the Sword Domain, along with over a thousand experts from various domains, displayed expressions of indignation.
"What Sect Leader Jiang says is very true."
Gui Cang Sword Saint sighed leisurely, "How could they be so kind? This Rootless Island has already become a battlefield of three forces because of their presence..."
Through his recounting, Jiang Cheng finally understood the current situation on the island.
After the appearance of the five True Immortals, they began to subjugate experts from various major domains for their own use.
They possess Immortal Bodies, Immortal Souls, and Immortal Power, as well as Immortal Artifacts, and their usage of rules far exceeds that of Saint Tier, naturally overpowering Saint Tier experts.
Plus, by following them, in the future, they will be able to ride the Purifying Dust Immortal Lotus together.
Some domains gradually submitted to them, becoming their vassals.
"These five are Huan Cong True Immortal, Ning Wu True Immortal, Immortal Shao Chong, Xinquan True Immortal, and Zhongtai True Immortal. They’re not of one faction; Huan Cong True Immortal and Ning Wu True Immortal are together."
"Immortal Shao Chong and Xinquan True Immortal are companions."
"And Zhongtai True Immortal is alone."
"They have gathered a group of domains, and now the three sides are constantly fighting."
Brother Cheng’s head felt like it was spinning.
What are they up to?
Are they trying to stage a version of the Three Kingdoms here on this island?
"Why are they fighting?"
Ling Xing Sword Saint said coolly, "For resources. Killing experts from other domains allows them to obtain their collections."
"Also, it’s considered eliminating competitors in advance. Since the quota for the Purifying Dust Immortal Lotus is limited, if all others are killed, those remaining can directly board the lotus to leave in the future."
Brother Cheng casually asked, "Which side have you joined?"
The Sorrow Sword Saint, who had not lifted his gaze until now, slowly raised his eyes, which gradually became incredibly sharp.
"We sword cultivators... will never become vassals!"
As his words settled, the two hundred sword cultivators and over a thousand experts behind him all echoed with fervor.
"Indeed, becoming an Immortal was meant for freedom; how could one be enslaved by others?"
"If that’s the case, I’d rather die and have my Dao extinguished!"
"So what if they are True Immortals? Even if an Immortal Emperor came, they could only crush my bones, but never bend my knees!"
These declarations inspired Jiang Cheng to feel a rush of fervor.
Indeed, among these elite experts of the Lower Realm, many of them are leaders and heroes in their own right.
They’d listen to the elders of their sects willingly enough.
But to be subordinate to outsiders, to be someone else’s lackey, is impossible.
Even if their power isn’t equal to that of Upper Realm Immortals, subduing them would be far more difficult than subduing numerous Immortals!
Even among those Lower Realm experts who have already pledged allegiance to the five True Immortals, surely they have their own plans.
After all, aside from preferring to break rather than bend, there’s also subdued calculation at play.
"What are you planning now?"
"These three factions aren’t just attacking each other; they’re also hunting and purging domains that haven’t joined them everywhere."
Gui Cang Sword Saint sighed deeply, "The Desolate Domain, ranked first among the Ten Thousand Realms, suffered a surprise attack from Ning Wu and Immortal Shao Chong’s True Immortals, resulting in the death of over ten Desolate Ancestors in combat..."
"The Demon Realm suffered also very severely, even the Soul-Fallen Demon Saint with power equal to mine self-destructed and fell..."
"Our Sword Domain was attacked by Zhongtai True Immortal’s forces, resulting in the death of seven Saint Tier, 45 Ascending to Saint, and 70 Daoist Palace members..."
Qingsuo and Profound Turtle King gasped.
Desolate Domain, Demon Realm, and Sword Domain are among the top three formidable domains of the Lower Realm Ten Thousand Realms.
Especially the Desolate Domain, it firmly occupies the top position.
It’s said that over a hundred Saint Tier members from Desolate Domain entered the Void Immortal Realm, surpassingly powerful.
And the overall strength of the Demon Realm closely matches the Sword Domain.
If even they suffer this much, what path remains for other domains besides submission?
In the future, the experts of these three major domains will surely achieve greater success; of course, they won’t willingly submit to mere True Immortals now.
Therefore, they were all targeted for being the prominent ones, heavily struck.
As for the thousand-plus members from other domains behind them, they were gathered along the way.
Brother Cheng was more astonished by the combat prowess of these three major domains.
Under the siege of True Immortals and their large groups of followers, none of these three domains were entirely annihilated.
That’s remarkable!
Consider that True Immortals and Saint Tier are separated by a plane, it’s practically a Dimensional Reduction Strike.
It seems the top experts of these three major domains are all extraordinary encounters, freaks that surpass Saint Tier limits in certain aspects.
What a pity they can’t be subdued; otherwise, if they became allies, the Points would sky-rocket.
"What are your plans now?"
"We intend to lay low for a while, restore our Primordial Qi, contact the Desolate Domain and Demon Realm, then make a decision."
Gui Cang Sword Saint’s smile reappeared, and he extended an invitation to Jiang Cheng once more, "If Sect Leader Jiang is willing, you can join us. More allies mean more strength."
Qingsuo was clearly moved by these words.
In light of having fewer experts and manpower, it is indeed very risky.
However, Brother Cheng had other plans.
Upon hearing the chaotic battles and strong enemies, with danger looming hourly, he felt...so delighted he almost jumped with joy.
Rule Fragments can only be acquired through Level 6 lottery.
One Level 6 draw costs one billion points; he currently needs points so desperately it’s unbearable.
He’s constantly pondering where to gather a fortune.
The quickest way to amass points is through combat and looting war spoils.
After carefully considering all the hacks and buffs he can activate, he concluded that True Immortals probably can’t suppress him.
Besides, even if he dies, resurrection is there.
"I don’t plan to flee; I’ll go and fight them head-on!"
Gui Cang Sword Saint was taken aback.
What does this mean, having learned there are True Immortals opposite, not fleeing, but instead intending to confront them?
"Sect Leader Jiang mustn’t act impulsively!"
"Indeed, the power of True Immortals...is beyond our reach."
He and Sorrow Sword Saint spoke with subtle caution.
The implication being, don’t recklessly go to your death.
And other cultivators shook their heads, disappointment flashing in their eyes.
Most of them had never heard of Jiang Cheng’s name.
Though they had heard of Thousand Spirit Domain, it’s considered a less remarkable, mid-to-low-power domain.
Given Gui Cang Sword Saint’s esteemed status, his high regard for this person already seemed perplexing to them.
Now they believed even more that this person is overly impulsive and lacks judgment.
Simply not worth such esteem.
Jiang Cheng didn’t care about their thoughts at all; his mind was consumed with the idea of gaining points.
No one could hold him back.
"We cultivators are meant to struggle against Heaven and Earth!"
"After years of ascetic cultivation, cutting through thorns and brambles, when have I ever feared adversity?"
"Avoidance is not the style of this sect leader; mere True Immortals, how can they be worth mentioning?"
Upon finishing these words, his Holy Sword rang out of its sheath, pointing straight forward!
Behind him, Mo Chen, Three-Eyed Tiger, and others secretly ridiculed; those words might suit others, but they sound rather jarring from you, don’t they?
When have you ever cultivated ascetically?
When have you faced adversity, or cut through thorns and brambles?
However, Gui Cang Sword Saint was moved.
After a moment of silence, he suddenly laughed aloud.
"Such a Sect Leader Jiang, shaming us, this old one is willing to join you in facing the enemy!"