The Jianhai Divine Sect’s base was located on an island in a lake.
Although it was merely an island in a lake, its area was even vaster than Qin Hanchu’s former base.
Qin Hanchu, with Axiang, flew directly above the Jianhai Divine Sect. He then announced loudly, "Baili Hansu, the sect master of Shenzhou Daochang, has come to pay a visit!"
"Fellow Daoist, please enter."
Following the voice of the Jianhai Sect Master, a rainbow bridge extended from the sect to the feet of Qin Hanchu and Axiang.
Qin Hanchu and Axiang felt no fear and stepped onto the rainbow bridge, entering the main hall of the Jianhai Divine Sect.
Upon entering the hall, a middle-aged man greeted them with a smile, "Fellow Daoists have traveled from afar, please be seated."
"You are too kind," Qin Hanchu replied first, then he and Axiang sat down.
After Qin Hanchu and Axiang were seated, the Jianhai Sect Master finally sat down and said, "May I ask the reason for your visit today, two fellow Daoists?"
Qin Hanchu waved his hand, and several portraits appeared before the Jianhai Sect Master. "Are these individuals members of your esteemed sect?"
The Jianhai Sect Master glanced at them and then nodded. "They indeed are."
"These individuals killed members of my sect. Does the Jianhai Sect Master know about this?" Qin Hanchu's tone turned cold.
Upon hearing this, the Jianhai Sect Master quickly said, "This is impossible. I have already ordered my disciples not to make any new enemies. They would not act against Shenzhou Daochang."
"Are they in the sect?" Qin Hanchu asked.
The Jianhai Sect Master replied, "I will call them over immediately."
Following the Jianhai Sect Master's telepathic message, the several Divine Venerables depicted in the portraits arrived one after another.
"Sect Master," the few individuals entered the hall and respectfully bowed to the Jianhai Sect Master.
The Jianhai Sect Master, with a stern expression, asked, "Did you kill anyone from Shenzhou Daochang?"
"Shenzhou Daochang?" The few individuals looked confused. "We have never had any conflict with anyone from Shenzhou Daochang, nor have we ever met them."
Qin Hanchu said solemnly, "Think carefully before you speak."
"Senior, when did the incident you mentioned occur?" the leading Divine Venerable asked.
Qin Hanchu stated the time of the incident.
"Senior, we were all in secluded cultivation within the sect at that time and did not leave at all," the leading Divine Venerable said hastily.
Qin Hanchu retorted, "Would I travel all this way to falsely accuse you juniors?"
The Jianhai Sect Master looked at the several Divine Venerables. "Open your divine seal defenses and allow the Shenzhou Sect Master to examine your memories."
"Sect Master," upon hearing the Jianhai Sect Master's words, the several Divine Venerables showed a look of difficulty.
Qin Hanchu said, "If it is truly not you, I will offer my apologies."
"This matter concerns the diplomatic relations with Shenzhou Daochang and cannot be taken lightly."
The Jianhai Sect Master also wanted to understand the truth of the matter.
As Qin Hanchu had said, he wouldn't have come here specifically to frame a few juniors.
Unless Qin Hanchu intended to find an excuse to start a war with the Jianhai Divine Sect.
"If that is the case, please allow this senior to examine our memories."
The few individuals voluntarily removed all their defenses, allowing Qin Hanchu to probe their memories.
A warrior's memories could be deleted, but they could not be altered.
If the memories of these individuals had not been deleted, it would be possible to know what they were doing at the time.
Qin Hanchu carefully investigated and found that these individuals were not lying.
When the battle occurred, they were all cultivating within the sect.
One of them had even broken through to a minor realm at that time.
"It is indeed not them. It seems someone has been instigating this, intending to sow hatred between our two sects." Qin Hanchu waved his hand, and several Divine Emperor Ascending Pills flew towards the Divine Venerables.
Upon seeing the Divine Emperor Ascending Pills, the Divine Venerables joyfully caught them.
The Jianhai Sect Master said, "If that is the case, then only one force has such a motive."
"Black Fiend Divine Sect?" Qin Hanchu asked.
The Jianhai Sect Master nodded. "Our Jianhai Divine Sect also only recently arrived in the Land of Chaotic Slaughter. The one most eager to eliminate us is the Black Fiend Divine Sect."
Qin Hanchu asked, "If it was indeed the Black Fiend Divine Sect who did this, what are your thoughts, Jianhai Sect Master?"
"Such despicable means will naturally not be overlooked."
"If Shenzhou Daochang is willing to join forces with us, we can attack the Black Fiend Divine Sect together and drive them out of the Land of Chaotic Slaughter."
The Jianhai Sect Master had long wanted to go to war with the Black Fiend Divine Sect, but with their own strength, they could not overwhelm the Black Fiend Divine Sect.
If they could ally with Qin Hanchu's Shenzhou Daochang, they would have an absolute advantage.
Qin Hanchu nodded. "Then it is settled. We will jointly dispatch troops against the Black Fiend Divine Sect in two months."
"Alright, we will set off together in two months."
After chatting with the Jianhai Sect Master for a while longer, Qin Hanchu and Axiang then left the Jianhai Divine Sect.
Not long after they departed, a woman appeared beside the Jianhai Sect Master. She said, "Do you believe this incident is real?"
The Jianhai Sect Master replied, "That is not important. As long as they are truly willing to join forces with us to eliminate the Black Fiend Divine Sect, that is enough."
The woman nodded. "I wonder about the strength of this Shenzhou Daochang."
"We should be able to gauge it through this battle. Notify the others to prepare for action."
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During their flight, Axiang looked at Qin Hanchu and asked, "Do you really think the Black Fiend Divine Sect did this?"
"It's highly probable," Qin Hanchu mused. "We haven't been here for long, and we've only had one previous conflict with the Black Fiend Divine Sect. This provocation is likely an attempt to probe our capabilities."
"If that is indeed the case, then they have brought this upon themselves," Axiang remarked.
Qin Hanchu smiled. "We can also use this opportunity to establish our authority in the Land of Chaotic Slaughter, lest other sects think we are easy to bully."
"How many Divine Emperors do you plan to deploy? Will we go all out or hold back?"
Qin Hanchu pondered. "According to the information, other sects have around five or six Divine Emperors. Therefore, we should deploy six Divine Emperors."
"Indeed, appearing too strong might make us a target of public criticism," Axiang agreed.
With the aid of the Five Elements Divine Banners, Qin Hanchu and Axiang quickly returned to Shenzhou Daochang.
Two months later, Qin Hanchu, Axiang, Baili Caixia, Divine Emperor Yunmiao, Yao Feifan, and Kuang Ling, leading over three thousand Divine Venerables, flew towards the Jianhai Divine Sect.
Concurrently, the Jianhai Sect Master and four other Divine Emperors had already gathered several thousand Divine Venerables, standing ready.
Qin Hanchu and the Jianhai Sect Master were deliberately staging a show for the Black Fiend Divine Sect.
Upon arriving at the Jianhai Divine Sect, Qin Hanchu would use the Five Elements Divine Banners to lead the elites of both sects directly to the Black Fiend Divine Sect, leaving them no time to escape.
Just as Qin Hanchu led the army towards the Jianhai Divine Sect, an excited Divine Venerable approached the Black Fiend Sect Master. "Sect Master, Shenzhou Daochang has already sent troops towards the Jianhai Divine Sect."
The Black Fiend Sect Master stood up in surprise. "Really?"
The Divine Venerable nodded with a smile. "It is absolutely true. The Jianhai Divine Sect has also made preparations to meet the attack."