Elder Xing, you shouldn't be siding with outsiders. Everyone knows your Xing Family is on good terms with the Blazing Zenith Sect, and you've probably gained a lot on Sangxing Island, right?
A yellow-faced Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivator said in a strange tone, "If you ask me, among these three forces, the one that should be most wary of and destroyed is Sangxing Island!"
Ancestor Xing angrily said, "Elder Xu, aren't you afraid of forcing Sangxing Island towards the Inverse Star Alliance? Have you forgotten Li Feiyu's strength?"
"So many years have passed, his strength is probably even greater!"
"Hmph, so what? He is, after all, just one person. Two fists are hard to defeat four hands!"
"Moreover, how do you know that the Inverse Star Alliance isn't wary of Sangxing Island? Perhaps they have always coveted their vast wealth and resources."
"You want to unite with the Inverse Star Alliance to deal with Sangxing Island?!" Ancestor Xing's face changed drastically, "The Inverse Star Alliance is our biggest enemy, aren't you afraid of making a deal with the devil?!"
After a pause, he continued, "Elder Xu, you haven't secretly been in contact with people from the Inverse Star Alliance, have you?"
Many Elders looked over. Elder Xu slammed the table and angrily said, "Don't talk nonsense!"
"It's you, you've received a lot of benefits from the Blazing Zenith Sect, haven't you!"
The two were at loggerheads.
"You two, quiet down. What kind of decorum is this, bickering so loudly?"
"Does anyone else have anything to say?"
The Grand Elder spoke again.
After a moment of silence, someone else said, "Elder Xu's words also make some sense. The potential of the Blazing Zenith Sect is indeed a greater threat than the other factions."
"I heard that Li Feiyu also founded a Sect in Tiannan, widely recruiting Disciples, and some even call him the number one Cultivator in Tiannan, the most promising existence to advance to Deity Transformation in the past few millennia."
"He is currently stating that he won't contend, but what if he advances to Deity Transformation?"
"In order to further develop his influence, he will inevitably expand outwards, and then it will be another matter."
The middle-aged scholar looked at everyone, "Of course, my idea is different from Elder Xu's. I think signing an alliance with the Blazing Zenith Sect and dividing the Chaotic Star Sea equally is the best option."
"Li Feiyu has grown so rapidly, I'm afraid no one can easily kill him now, and with his trump cards, he should be no weaker than Archsaint Six Paths."
"The best way to deal with someone you can't kill is to befriend him. Let Li Feiyu personally sign a contract, where both sides do not interfere with each other, and jointly deal with the forces rising in the Chaotic Star Sea."
"If he refuses, then that's another matter. Even if we can't kill him, we must drive him out of the Chaotic Star Sea."
The Grand Elder said, "Elder Xing, then you will make a trip to the Blazing Zenith Sect to discuss the alliance. If it succeeds, that would be for the best. If not, then we must truly be wary of the Blazing Zenith Sect."
"No problem, Grand Elder."
Elder Xing was one of the Enforcement Elders, and also a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivator. Although he appeared very refined, he was quite fierce in combat, and his strength was among the top in Star Palace.
Ancestor Xing was outnumbered. Although he intended to speak well of the Blazing Zenith Sect, no matter how eloquently he spoke, the rise of a new force would inevitably cause tension for another force.
Previously, it was due to the Inverse Star Alliance's aggressive pressure, and it was a newly established force, so it wasn't a big deal.
But in just a hundred years, the Blazing Zenith Sect developed rapidly. While the number of top-tier Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators was insufficient, the number of Core Formation Cultivators had increased.
Every few years, someone would form a Core, and the success rate was very high.
Perhaps in less than a hundred years, the Blazing Zenith Sect's core strength of Cultivators below the Nascent Soul Stage could catch up to Star Palace and the Inverse Star Alliance.
This was a very terrifying thing.
It should be known that Star Palace achieved its current scale through thousands of years of accumulation, while the Inverse Star Alliance absorbed many large and small Sects in the Inner Star Sea to reach its current state.
For a new force to reach this point, it would either be glorious all the way or be destroyed.
Based on the Xing Family's friendship with the Blazing Zenith Sect, Ancestor Xing felt it was necessary to warn the Blazing Zenith Sect.
It would be best if he could meet Li Feiyu.
However, Li Feiyu's whereabouts were elusive, and he hadn't come to the Chaotic Star Sea recently.
Ancestor Xing couldn't find him even if he wanted to.
Back at the Xing Family, he called for Xing Jueyi, who was now the president of the Star Commerce Alliance.
"Old Ancestor, what are your orders?"
"You go to the Blazing Zenith Sect and inform their Sect Master about Star Palace and the Inverse Star Alliance's wariness."
"Is it necessary?" Xing Jueyi said, "Ever since its establishment, Star Palace and the Inverse Star Alliance have always been wary of it."
"Could it be... they can no longer tolerate it and want to join forces against the Blazing Zenith Sect?"
"That's possible, but not so soon. Star Palace will send an Elder to the Blazing Zenith Sect soon to discuss an alliance, to avoid mutual conflict. If the Blazing Zenith Sect accepts, then perhaps it can be avoided, but if they don't agree..."
"It will inevitably lead to a real war!"
"If Star Palace and the Inverse Star Alliance join forces, the Blazing Zenith Sect's existence is truly uncertain."
Xing Jueyi also understood the seriousness of the matter and said with a solemn expression, "Old Ancestor, I understand. I will go to the Blazing Zenith Sect immediately to discuss this with Brother Gu."
"I hope it doesn't really come to that." Ancestor Xing murmured softly.
...
Blazing Zenith Sect.
Xing Jueyi told Gu Changyang about this.
Gu Changyang said with a wry smile, "Brother Xing, do you think this is something I can decide?"
"Whether it's the great Sects of the Chaotic Star Sea or the Sects of Tiannan, currently, my Master alone supports them."
"He is the pillar of the Sect!"
"Then where is Brother Li? Do you know?"
Gu Changyang had heard something, but he wouldn't leak his information, even if this person was once very familiar with his Master.
"I haven't seen Master for decades either."
Xing Jueyi sighed slightly, "Then there's nothing to be done. Anyway, I've told you about the matter. You handle it carefully yourself, and it's best to have your Master return to take charge."
"I'll try my best."
Xing Jueyi then left.
"Besiege us? I really want to see what methods Star Palace and the Inverse Star Alliance have?"
The Disciples of the Blazing Zenith Sect, mostly after reaching Qi Level 7, would go to the Outer Star Sea for training under the guidance of Foundation Establishment and Core Formation Cultivators.
Although there were frequent casualties, those who made it through were all elite Disciples, with excellent combat experience.
The Blazing Zenith Sect would also bestow them with good Magical Artifacts or Magic Treasures.
A large number of Cultivation Techniques and secret arts were open to them.
In short, if war broke out, the Blazing Zenith Sect truly had nothing to fear.
The great formation of Sangxing Island was a top-tier great formation. Even if several Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivators attacked, it could hold out for one or two months.
Gu Changyang felt that, given the enmity between the Inverse Star Alliance and Star Palace, even if they joined forces, it was unlikely they would send a large number of Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators; a few from each side should be about right.
"Forget it, I'll just not bother Master for now."
A few days later, Star Palace's Elder Xing arrived. Gu Changyang did not directly reject Star Palace's proposal but stalled, citing that his Master was not present and he could not make decisions.
This delay lasted for several years.
The Blazing Zenith Sect's attitude was clear, and Star Palace also abandoned its decision to ally with the Blazing Zenith Sect.
A conspiracy against them was slowly unfolding.
After Elder Liu was possessed by the Blood God Seed, he had been very low-key in Star Palace. He had always guarded the teleportation array on the Chaotic Star Sea side, and he was not very clear about the situation in Tiannan.
Although the Star Palace Elder Council didn't ask much, they intentionally or unintentionally sidelined him.
One day.
Elder Liu, including many people in the Inner Star Sea, suddenly opened their eyes, blood-red light flashing in them, their faces full of excitement.
"The Sect Master has finally returned from the Outer Star Sea!"
This was a signal, a signal for them to take action.
Xue Li floated above Huo Sang Peak. After learning about the actions of Star Palace and the Inverse Star Alliance, he sneered inwardly.
I just couldn't find a good opportunity for my Blood God Sect to make its official debut.
This occasion is quite good.
At this time, he had already reached the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. Without the aid of the Twelve Blood God Great Formation, he could contend with newly advanced Great Cultivators with his own Magic Treasures and Divine Abilities.
"Archsaint Six Paths, I want to see how strong you, the number one person of the Demonic Path, truly are."
Xue Li didn't know if Li Feiyu would make a move, but he felt that with his current Cultivation and Divine Abilities, he could probably contend with Deity Transformation for a bit.
Not an Incarnation, but the true body!
A bloody glow flashed, and Xue Li flew out towards Sangxing Island, disappearing without a trace.
...
Years passed by.
Another thirty years had passed in a blink of an eye.
Tiannan was calm, with minor frictions.
In the Void Garden Pearl, at the top of the Fusang Tree, a three-legged Crimson Crow, dozens of feet in size, stood on one leg. The Great Sun True Fire circulated between the three-legged Crimson Crow and the Fusang Tree.
Crimson Crow's Aura grew stronger day by day.
Before going into seclusion, he had already reached Level 9 Peak. Now, he only needed an opportunity to break through the Bottleneck and enter the Level 10 Demon Beast Realm.
Suddenly, Crimson Crow opened its eyes.
He felt that his Bloodline seemed to be stirring, boiling up.
Thinking that the opportunity to break through the Bottleneck had arrived, his entire Aura suddenly surged, and a clear sound echoed throughout the entire Void Garden Pearl. A wave of heat erupted from his body and spread out.
Many Spirit Medicines swayed gently under the heat, emitting various colors of light.
At the top of the xuantian immortal tree, Han Li's mind stirred. His Divine Sense swept out, taking in Crimson Crow's situation completely.
"Is he going to challenge Level 10 Demon Beast?"
"Counting the time, Han Li seems to still have a few years."
"Haha, even my Spirit Beast is going to surpass him. I'll tease him next time we meet."
Crimson Crow continuously erupted with waves of heat. His huge body connected with the Fusang Tree, unleashing an extremely powerful Aura. The space of the Void Garden Pearl even trembled slightly.
"Ya~~ya?"
The eruption lasted for hundreds of breaths, but Crimson Crow did not complete the Breakthrough until his Aura subsided.
Crimson Crow was a little dazed and flapped his wings.
Li Feiyu raised an eyebrow, opened his eyes, a five-colored Aura flashed, and his eyes immediately returned to their original simplicity, becoming extremely ordinary.
He parted his lips slightly, "Crimson Crow."
Crimson Crow looked over, flapped his wings, and his massive body disappeared from where he stood. A golden light flashed, and he appeared before Li Feiyu.
By the time he arrived, he had already transformed into a palm-sized form.
"Master."
"Were you attempting a Breakthrough just now? Did you fail?"
Crimson Crow raised his wings, scratched his head, his eyes extremely intelligent. "My Bloodline stirred just now, boiling up. I thought my opportunity for Breakthrough had come, so I attempted it without thinking."
"As a result, I tried for a long time, but it didn't work."
"It's strange, my Bloodline stirred for no reason, and even my mind became a bit restless."
Li Feiyu examined Crimson Crow for a moment, then pondered silently, "Could it be that a creature or object closely related to you caused your agitation?"
"Oh, right, didn't you leave your Bloodline on Fire Mulberry Island in the Chaotic Star Sea? The Fire Crow Emperor said it would take a hundred years. Could it be that your descendant is about to be born?"
"Its birth caused your Bloodline to stir. It seems the True Spirit Bloodline concentration is not low."
"That's right, and don't forget whose cub it is!"
Crimson Crow became a little excited, "Master, Master, let's go to the Chaotic Star Sea."
"When my cub is born, how can I, as a father, be absent!"
Looking at his expectant expression, Li Feiyu smiled and pointed at his head with his finger. "After seventy years of seclusion, it's time to go out and walk around."
Li Feiyu stood up, and a five-colored Aura spread out from his body, rippling like waves.
Crimson Crow chirped twice, flew to Li Feiyu's shoulder, stood on one leg, and happily flapped his wings several times.
Looking around, all the Spirit Medicines were thriving.
The huge Mystic Sky Immortal Flower not far away was still one-third away from completely transforming into white.
Once successful, it would mean that the Mystic Sky Spirit Treasure inside was fully nurtured.
Li Feiyu was very much looking forward to it.
However, the time required later seemed to become longer and longer.
"Han Li's Palm heaven bottle Dharma Treasure Liquid still needs to be as much as possible!"
Li Feiyu murmured, then looked at the condition of the Seven-Colored Vine, which was also good, emitting strong Spiritual Qi fluctuations.
In the entire Void Garden Pearl, besides him and Crimson Crow, there were only two other living creatures. One was the Yin Zhi Horse.
It basically stayed under the yin nether fruit tree, having made its home there, occasionally nibbling on a few leaves or yin nether fruit.
The yin nether fruit tree, ever since it was obtained, had not been used temporarily and had been left idle.
It was of great benefit to those who Cultivated Extreme Yin and Xuan Yin Cultivation Techniques.
After some thought, Li Feiyu pointed a finger, and a yin nether fruit on the tree broke off its branch and flew over.
The Yin Zhi Horse was startled and looked up, but upon seeing it was Li Feiyu, it silently lowered its head again.
That was the landlord, not to be provoked.
Li Feiyu occasionally fed it a few qi activation pills. Its intelligence was already quite high, and now it had even embarked on the path of a Yao Cultivator. However, without a Yao Cultivation Technique, it simply inhaled and refined the yin nether qi emitted by the yin nether fruit tree.
Currently, it was at the level of a Level 2 Demon Beast.
Li Feiyu was currently raising it as a pet.
The other creature was the nine-bend spirit ginseng. Li Feiyu transplanted it under the xuantian immortal tree, and occasionally dripped one or two drops of Palm heaven bottle Dharma Treasure Liquid, as well as Dharma Treasure Liquid melted from qi activation pills, to irrigate it.
Of course, these tasks were entrusted to Xue Yi and Blood Nine to complete.
After a long time, it actually developed intelligence and could transform into a small white rabbit, sometimes hopping around in the Void Garden Pearl, and sometimes sleeping under the xuantian immortal tree.
The nine-bend spirit ginseng was a pleasant surprise.
Spirit Medicine transforming into human form, once cultivated, would become a natural spiritual plant expert.
Li Feiyu had already internally designated it as the future medicine garden boy of the Void Garden Pearl.
"Let's go, we're going out."
With a wave of his hand, a spatial black hole opened. Li Feiyu took Crimson Crow and flew through. When they reappeared, they were in his secluded cultivation chamber.
Blood Nine was guarding here.
"Master."
Li Feiyu nodded, then sent Blood Nine into the Void Garden Pearl to stay.