Chapter 778: The Northern Region Alliance
With the aid of the Holy Flame Army, Mandala swept through the Northern Region with overwhelming force, unifying all factions under her rule.
For years, the Northern Region had been mired in conflict, with no true overlord to bring order. Yet, Mandala's actions brought an abrupt end to the chaos, establishing a single dominant power the Origin Realm.
The Boon of Unification
The newfound unity brought a surge of resources, leaving countless cultivators in the Origin Realm ecstatic.
Vast territories meant access to more Supreme Spiritual Liquid and rare treasures, accelerating their cultivation.
Furthermore, being part of a superpower led by a Heaven Sovereign promised a smoother cultivation path. Many who had once aimed for the Eighth or Ninth Grade Sovereign now dared to dream of reaching the Earth Sovereign Realm.
For the Daluo Heavenly Domain, Mandala's leadership ensured that the faction seamlessly integrated into the Origin Realm. As founding members, their future within the superpower was bright and promising.
A Rising Threat
The unification of the Northern Region, combined with a Heaven Sovereign's leadership, turned the Origin Realm into a colossus.
Neighboring powers in the Northern Territory, however, were not so thrilled.
Previously, the Northern Territory had been dominated by Purple Cloud Sect, Thunder Sound Mountain, and Golden Roc Mansion, three superpowers that controlled 80% of the region through puppet factions. These three "overlords" now found their titles laughable compared to the sheer might of the Origin Realm.
The revelation that a Heaven Sovereign stood at the helm of the Origin Realm sent shockwaves across the Northern Territory. The leaders of the three factions hastily reported to their backers three Spiritual Heaven Sovereigns who quickly convened to assess the situation.
Testing the Waters
Despite the alarm, the Heaven Sovereigns behind the three superpowers decided to proceed cautiously.
The sudden rise of Xiao Ze, the Origin Sovereign, was shrouded in mystery. They had no information about his background or possible affiliations. Their initial plan was to probe his strength rather than rush into confrontation.
Adding to the uncertainty was Xiao Ze's identity as the Demonic Slayer King of the Great Thousand Palace.
Although this title wasn't yet widely known, news had begun to spread near the Palace's divisions. In time, it would reach the superpowers beyond those regions.
Mandala's Advance
While the superpowers hesitated, Mandala took the initiative. Leading the Holy Flame Army, she launched a bold expansion beyond the Northern Region.
Her original intent was to stabilize the newly unified region, but Xiao Ze urged her to push outward.
"If you encounter any insurmountable challenges," Xiao Ze had said, "use the Source Tree's roots to contact me."
Mandala had reservations. The Origin Realm was newly established and needed a solid foundation before engaging in external conflicts. She also knew the depth of the Tianluo Continent's power struggles, where shadows of major superpowers loomed over every region.
However, Xiao Ze dismissed her concerns.
Xiao Ze's Perspective
As a Heaven Sovereign, Xiao Ze understood the sheer volume of resources required to advance further. The Northern Region, with its relatively meager output of Supreme Spiritual Liquid, was insufficient.
Though Xiao Ze didn't rely solely on the Realm's resources, he aimed to expand its territory to increase resource production. Simultaneously, he leveraged his skills as an alchemist to refine divine pills, turning his efforts into a two pronged strategy.
Additionally, Xiao Ze began preparations to relocate the Dou Qi Continent's dimensional portal to the Tianluo Continent.
To prevent other Heaven Sovereigns from tampering with or destroying the portal, he prioritized securing the region first.
Mandala, understanding Xiao Ze's reasoning, set aside her doubts. She led the Holy Flame Army into an aggressive campaign to expand the Origin Realm's reach.
The Northern Region Marches
The Origin Realm's aggressive expansion attracted widespread attention, especially in the Northern Territory.
Mandala's campaign, bolstered by the Holy Flame Army a force capable of contending with Spiritual Heaven Sovereigns left no room for subtlety. Her overwhelming strength crushed any resistance, rendering strategies and schemes futile.
Even the puppet factions backed by Purple Cloud Sect, Thunder Sound Mountain, and Golden Roc Mansion were unable to mount an effective defense.
A Desperate Alliance
Alarmed by the Origin Realm's bold advance, the three puppet factions convened to seek guidance from their backers.
The Spiritual Heaven Sovereigns responded with resolute commands:
"Such audacity! If they want war, then we'll give them war!"
"True, their Heaven Sovereign hasn't intervened directly. Surely their underlings can't match the forces you've cultivated for decades."
"Nevertheless, to ensure success, unite your forces into a Northern Territory Alliance. Together, we'll crush this upstart force."
The leaders of the three puppet factions heeded the command, rallying their combined forces into a massive alliance.
A Clash of Powers
While confident in their decades of preparation, the alliance leaders still acknowledged the challenge posed by the Holy Flame Army.
Their combined strength included three leaders who had nearly reached the Earth Sovereign Realm, supported by nearly ten Peak Earth Sovereigns. This formidable force, cultivated over years of careful planning, was more than a match for most superpowers.
As the Northern Territory Alliance began its march, a massive confrontation with the Origin Realm seemed inevitable.
(End of Chapter )
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