551: Phantom Alliance

The two True Immortals' expressions changed drastically. They quickly joined forces to resist, but the five-colored light and Star Sword Qi were too powerful, directly breaking through their defenses and forcing them back several steps.

The two True Immortals exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of shock in the other's eyes.

The white-robed True Immortal took a deep breath and said, "Island Lord Lin, you truly live up to your reputation. Today, we have witnessed the strength of Illusory Spirit Island."

The black-robed True Immortal also nodded and said, "Island Lord Lin, we have lost this sparring match. We will truthfully report the matter of Illusory Spirit Island's tribute to the higher-ups of the True Immortal Alliance and strive to provide Illusory Spirit Island with a reasonable solution."

Lin Feng smiled slightly and said, "You two envoys speak too highly. It was merely a sparring match, stopping before any serious harm. I hope the True Immortal Alliance can seriously consider Illusory Spirit Island's proposal. Common development is the long-term solution."

The two True Immortals nodded and said, "Island Lord Lin, rest assured, we will convey your message. Today's matter ends here; we shall now return to the True Immortal Alliance."

With that, the two True Immortals moved, transforming into two streaks of light and flying into the distance.

Lin Feng watched them leave, pondering to himself. Although he had won this sparring match, it remained to be seen whether the True Immortal Alliance would truly change its attitude.

However, at least it had bought Illusory Spirit Island some time and opportunity.

Lin Feng had already inquired about the True Immortal Alliance; it was merely a loose Alliance formed by one Golden Immortal, with eighty-one True Immortals beneath him.

In the endless sea of the First Line Sea, it was just one force among many.

Lin Feng was well aware that even if the True Immortal Alliance's high-ranking members were wary due to this sparring match, they might not easily agree to Illusory Spirit Island's proposed solution.

After all, the True Immortal Alliance had been operating for many years and had its own rules and interests to consider. However, the victory in this sparring match undoubtedly significantly elevated Illusory Spirit Island's status in the First Line Sea. Other smaller forces that had originally coveted Illusory Spirit Island now reined in their ambitions.

After returning to Illusory Spirit Island, Lin Feng gathered Chen Yue, Zhao Xuan, and Murong Xue, among other core figures, to discuss subsequent matters.

Lin Feng said, "Although we won the sparring match with the True Immortal Alliance envoys, the True Immortal Alliance may not let the matter rest. Illusory Spirit Island must continue to improve its strength while also preparing for potential retaliation from the True Immortal Alliance."

Chen Yue nodded and said, "The Island Master is absolutely right. Although we have developed well over the past two hundred years, there is still a certain gap compared to the overall strength of the True Immortal Alliance. We can put more effort into defensive Formations and at the same time encourage Cultivators to intensify their Cultivation."

Zhao Xuan also chimed in, "Exactly. Moreover, we can further deepen cooperation with those smaller forces in the vicinity that are on good terms with us, forming a tighter Alliance to collectively resist potential pressure from the True Immortal Alliance."

Murong Xue looked at Lin Feng gently and said, "Big Brother Lin, no matter what happens, everyone on Illusory Spirit Island will work together. You don't need to worry too much. Your Cultivation has reached a new Realm. With you here, Illusory Spirit Island has its backbone."

Lin Feng did not plan to move around outside. A True Immortal in the Middle Stage might sound powerful, but it was nothing in the Immortal Realm. Therefore, Lin Feng Cultivated while having Chen Yue and Zhao Xuan gather information about the various forces in the First Line Sea.

Chen Yue and Zhao Xuan took their orders and quickly set to work. They utilized Illusory Spirit Island's intelligence network in the surrounding areas to collect detailed information about the various forces in the First Line Sea.

From the daily activities of those small forces to the core secrets of some medium-sized forces, any information related to the First Line Sea's forces was collected by them through every conceivable means.

Days passed, and Chen Yue and Zhao Xuan returned to Illusory Spirit Island with a large amount of intelligence. They came to Lin Feng's secluded Cultivation spot and reported the collected information one by one.

It turned out that besides the True Immortal Alliance in the First Line Sea, there were several other medium-sized forces whose strength could not be underestimated.

Among them was a force called the "Blood Shadow Sect," known for Cultivating sinister Cultivation Techniques. Its Disciples acted ruthlessly, often creating massacres and seizing resources in the surrounding sea areas.

There was also the "Spirit Wind Pavilion," skilled in wind-element Spells. Its Disciples moved gracefully, coming and going like the wind in battle, making them difficult to pin down.

After listening to the report, Lin Feng fell into contemplation.

There were no very strong Cultivators in the First Sky; the strongest were merely Taiyi Golden Immortals, who would not pay attention to small islands like Illusory Spirit Island.

Lin Feng instructed Chen Yue and Zhao Xuan to bring the surrounding four or five small islands under their control.

After receiving their orders, Chen Yue and Zhao Xuan acted swiftly.

They first used Illusory Spirit Island's prestige and previously established good relations to make secret contact with the island masters of those four or five small islands.

During the contact, they elaborated on Illusory Spirit Island's current development trends and the many benefits of uniting. For example, after uniting, they could collectively resist the incursions of notorious forces like the Blood Shadow Sect, share Cultivation resources and intelligence networks, and have stronger bargaining chips when facing large forces like the True Immortal Alliance.

The island masters of those small islands had always been worried about their own safety, constantly on edge in the face of the complex and dangerous surrounding situation.

Upon hearing Chen Yue and Zhao Xuan's proposal, they were all moved.

After some discussion and weighing the pros and cons, the island masters of these small islands finally reached a consensus, agreeing to submit to Illusory Spirit Island and jointly form a more powerful Alliance.

Upon receiving the definite news, Lin Feng was very pleased.

He personally appeared and held a grand Alliance ceremony with the representatives of these small islands. At the ceremony, Lin Feng stood on a high platform, his gaze firm and majestic, and said, "From today onwards, our islands will be closely connected, sharing life and death, advancing and retreating together. No matter what threats we face, we must stand shoulder to shoulder and protect our homeland."

Below the stage, everyone, whether Cultivators from Illusory Spirit Island or representatives from other small islands, cheered loudly, their morale high. At this moment, a new Alliance was officially born in this sea area, and its influence gradually began to spread throughout the region.

The Alliance established by Lin Feng was called the "Illusory Spirit Alliance." As soon as this name was announced, everyone below the stage felt it was fitting, and the cheers grew even louder.

This name not only highlighted Illusory Spirit Island's core position in the Alliance but also implied that the various islands within the Alliance were closely linked and inseparable, like nimble illusions.

Lin Feng looked at the surging enthusiasm of the crowd below, secretly feeling relieved. He knew this was just the beginning, and the Illusory Spirit Alliance still had a long way to go.

The True Immortal Alliance did not seek out Lin Feng. Lin Feng instructed Murong Xue, Chen Yue, and Zhao Xuan to Cultivate diligently, and the Illusory Spirit Alliance's development paused, focusing on stability.

Twenty thousand years passed in a flash. In these twenty thousand years, the Illusory Spirit Alliance was like a thriving towering tree, its Foundation becoming increasingly solid.