As the number of Divine Realm powerhouses increased, the resources required by the Divine Continent Dao Field also grew.
Under Ji Huairou's arrangement, the sect's Divine Realm martial artists began to venture out to gather resources.
Initially, they only collected resources near the sect, but as the surrounding resources became scarce, they started searching further afield.
On this day, over a dozen Divine Kings from the Divine Continent Dao Field were collecting divine medicines.
Just then, a Divine Venerable with five Divine Venerables rushed over.
"Who are you people? How dare you trespass on our territory to collect divine medicines?"
The leading Divine Venerable angrily questioned the martial artists of the Divine Continent Dao Field.
"This is your territory? We are from the Divine Continent Dao Field and did not know this belonged to you," said the leading Divine King.
The Divine Venerable frowned, "Divine Continent Dao Field? What power is that? I've never heard of it."
"Our sect was only recently established, so it's normal for you not to know."
Upon hearing this, the Divine Venerable sneered, "In that case, find someone to exchange for your release. Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite."
"Why must you be so aggressive? This is merely a misunderstanding."
The Divine Venerable snorted, "Either die or have your sect redeem you. Make your choice."
Seeing the other party's firm stance, the people from the Divine Continent Dao Field had no choice but to transmit a message to Ji Huairou.
Ji Huairou naturally did not take a single Divine Venerable seriously, but the power behind that Divine Venerable could not be ignored.
After some thought, Ji Huairou sought out Cloud Misty Divine Emperor.
Most of the Divine Emperors were in seclusion cultivating, and only Cloud Misty Divine Emperor was currently handling the sect's miscellaneous affairs.
Upon receiving Ji Huairou's transmission, Cloud Misty Divine Emperor immediately rushed to the scene of the conflict.
As the Divine Continent Dao Field dispatched a Divine Emperor, the opposing faction also sent a Divine Emperor.
"Are you the Divine Emperor sent by the Divine Continent Dao Field?"
Due to the closer proximity, the opposing Divine Emperor arrived first.
Upon seeing Cloud Misty Divine Emperor arrive, this Divine Emperor spoke proudly.
Cloud Misty Divine Emperor nodded, "How do you wish to resolve this?"
"It's simple, hand over five Divine Emperor Profound Pills, and you can take these people away."
Hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Cloud Misty Divine Emperor's eyes.
"How about a different approach?"
The opposing Divine Emperor's face darkened, "What do you propose?"
"Let's have a fight. If you win, I will agree to your terms. However, if you lose, this place will be the territory of the Divine Continent Dao Field from now on."
Cloud Misty Divine Emperor was quite confident in her strength.
Qin Hanchu not only bestowed upon her an Ancestral-grade divine skill but also a top-tier divine artifact.
In a one-on-one fight, Cloud Misty Divine Emperor was confident she could defeat her opponent.
"Very well, I accept your challenge."
As soon as the words were spoken, the opposing Divine Emperor suddenly attacked.
Cloud Misty Divine Emperor calmly met the assault, and the two engaged in a back-and-forth battle.
The opposing Divine Emperor wielded a top-tier divine artifact, and his combat power was indeed formidable.
However, his opponent was Cloud Misty Divine Emperor, who possessed two Ancestral-grade divine skills.
After gauging her opponent's strength, Cloud Misty Divine Emperor ceased wasting time.
With the unleashing of her Ancestral-grade divine skill, the tide of battle instantly turned.
"Ancestral-grade divine skill! Is your sect an Ancestral-grade power?"
Most Ancestral-grade divine skills were held by Ancestral-grade powers.
Only a select few individuals could obtain Ancestral-grade divine skills through chance encounters.
It was precisely for this reason that the opponent held such a thought.
"That's not important." Cloud Misty Divine Emperor neither denied nor confirmed, continuing her fierce assault.
"You win. We're leaving."
The Divine Emperor, no longer wishing to fight, turned and fled with his subordinates.
"Senior Cloud Misty, what do we do now?"
Cloud Misty Divine Emperor pondered, "Let's return to the sect first. This matter will not end so easily."
Under Cloud Misty Divine Emperor's escort, these Divine Kings returned safely to the sect.
Simultaneously, the defeated Divine Emperor also returned to his own sect.
The sect he belonged to was called the Black Fiend Divine Sect, founded by the joint efforts of five Divine Emperors.
Since they were in the Chaotic Slaughtering Ground, they did not need to be affiliated with any other Ancestral-grade powers.
"Are you sure the other party is an Ancestral-grade power?" The moment the individual returned to the sect, the other four Divine Emperors approached and inquired.
The person shook his head, "I only know that their Divine Emperor possesses an Ancestral-grade divine skill. As for whether they have an Ancestor, I'm not sure."
"I don't think they are an Ancestral-grade power."
"If they truly had an Ancestral expert, they would have definitely sent someone to demand our submission."
One of them analyzed.
Another female Divine Emperor nodded, "I also don't think they have an Ancestor."
"Guessing here is useless," the leading Divine Emperor mused. "Let's have a few Divine Venerables disguise themselves as members of the Sword Sea Divine Sect and kill the people from the Divine Continent Dao Field."
"You want to make these two sects fight each other?"
The leading Divine Emperor nodded, "The Sword Sea Divine Sect is our sworn enemy. Using this incident can also wear down their strength. If the Divine Continent Dao Field truly has an Ancestor, we can only keep our distance."
"Yes, this is indeed a good plan, but the execution must be flawless."
"If it's discovered that we did this, it might trigger a combined attack from both sects."
...
Several months later, a Divine Venerable, heavily injured, was speeding towards the Divine Continent Dao Field.
Behind him, three martial artists at the Divine Venerable realm were in hot pursuit.
Just as the Divine Venerable despaired, Cloud Misty Divine Emperor arrived.
Seeing Cloud Misty Divine Emperor approach, the three pursuing Divine Venerables immediately turned and fled.
"Who were they?" Cloud Misty Divine Emperor first used a Divine Emperor-grade healing pill to treat the Divine Venerable's injuries before asking.
"They didn't say, but I saw that one of them had a jade token from the Sword Sea Divine Sect."
Following the previous incident, the Divine Continent Dao Field had investigated the powers in the Chaotic Slaughtering Ground.
This was why the Divine Venerable recognized the Sword Sea Divine Sect's jade token.
"Sword Sea Divine Sect!" killing intent flared in Cloud Misty Divine Emperor's eyes, "They dare to initiate a war with our Divine Continent Dao Field? They're seeking death."
"Do we go to war with them?" the Divine Emperor asked.
Cloud Misty Divine Emperor pondered, "I will report this to the Sect Master, and he will make the final decision."
A few days later, Cloud Misty Divine Emperor returned to the Divine Continent Dao Field with the Divine Venerable.
Upon receiving Cloud Misty Divine Emperor's transmission, Qin Hanchu and Axiang emerged from their seclusion and came to the assembly hall.
After listening to Cloud Misty Divine Emperor's account, Axiang said, "Does the Sword Sea Divine Sect intend to make an enemy of us?"
"Give me the appearances of those individuals. I'll go to the Sword Sea Divine Sect and ask."
"If they want war, then we'll establish our might against them in the Chaotic Slaughtering Ground."
Qin Hanchu was not impulsive. He felt that the Sword Sea Divine Sect had no reason to start a war with them.
The territory of the Divine Continent Dao Field did not border the territory of the Sword Sea Divine Sect, and there were no immediate conflicts of interest.
Axiang said, "I'll accompany you."
"Alright," Qin Hanchu nodded.
"Can I accompany you as well?" Although she knew Qin Hanchu would be safe, Cloud Misty Divine Emperor still asked.
Qin Hanchu shook his head, "No need. If we want to leave, they cannot stop us."