176: The plan of the righteous forces

“Since the decision has been made, let us begin preparations immediately! Issue an order to summon all Soul Hall disciples at or above the First Incarnation Realm, no matter where they are. Especially those in seclusion, use every possible method to awaken them! This is a critical battle concerning the fate of our Soul Hall, and there is no room for any negligence!”

The Sect Master suddenly stood up, his hands clasped behind his back, his voice like a booming bell, filled with unquestionable authority.

“Yes, Sect Master!”

The people below responded in unison, their voices echoing in the vast palace, making the air hum.

Since the Sect Master’s mind was made up, they naturally obeyed with all their might, not daring to defy in the slightest.

Similar scenes were also unfolding in other top Evil Path sects.

Facing the “olive branch” extended by Su Xia, after weighing the pros and cons, the results for each sect were identical: they all chose to agree to participate in this operation.

After all, once the righteous path was successfully annihilated, the immense benefits contained within would be enough to drive any force to madness.

Whether it was precious cultivation resources, vast spiritual veins, or supreme status, all would belong to the Evil Path; such a temptation was truly irresistible…

“What is the situation exactly?”

In the command cabin of the massive fleet, Li Yang asked with a solemn expression, his gaze fixed on Su Xia, who was busy in front of the instruments.

Su Xia straightened up from the instruments, her eyes unable to hide her excitement, and quickly responded.

“Teacher, everything is as we expected. The plan is perfect, and those people have indeed taken the bait.”

Her face was beaming with a triumphant smile, as if she could already see victory in sight.

Li Yang nodded slightly, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes, and said in a deep voice.

“That’s good. Immediately issue an order for the fleet to enter full combat readiness. All weapon systems are to be checked and ready to launch an attack at any time.”

“Yes, Teacher!”

After receiving the order, Su Xia quickly turned to relay the instructions, her steps light, as if the impending great battle was just an easy game…

Meanwhile, in the magnificent palace of the righteous path, the atmosphere was as heavy and oppressive as before a storm.

“What? You mean the Evil Path forces are preparing to come out in full force and attack us?”

The Purple-Robed Elder, who was leading, heard the news brought by the scout, and the teacup in his hand fell to the ground with a “clatter,” his face filled with shock.

This news was too significant, causing even the battle-hardened Purple-Robed Elder to tremble.

He knew that the situation was extremely critical and could not be delayed in the slightest. He made a decisive decision and immediately sent people to summon the spokespersons of the major top sects.

In just half an hour, the Sect Masters of the righteous path’s top sects, who were usually scattered across the continent, came rushing in, either flying on swords or using various magical escape techniques.

They filed in, gathering in the spacious palace.

As soon as everyone was seated, a white-haired Sect Master eagerly asked.

“Is this news absolutely accurate? We must not mess up a major event.”

The scout who came to report was confident and said unequivocally.

“This is news from a trusted confidant whom I painstakingly cultivated and embedded within the Evil Path forces for decades. It is absolutely true and contains no falsehoods.”

Hearing such a definitive answer, the faces of everyone present instantly turned ashen, as if an invisible boulder was pressing on each person’s heart.

For a moment, the palace fell into a deathly silence, the oppressive atmosphere making it almost impossible to breathe.

Everyone knew that a great war between good and evil was like an arrow on a bowstring, ready to be unleashed.

Finally, a Sect Master dressed in an elegant green robe with an extraordinarily refined temperament slowly stood up, breaking the suffocating silence.

His gaze calmly swept over everyone, his tone peaceful yet containing an unquestionable firmness.

“Everyone, the Evil Path is coming with great momentum this time, and such a grand display clearly indicates long-term, meticulous planning. Although our righteous path has a thousand-year heritage, profound foundations, and is generally stronger than the Evil Path, at this moment, we must not let down our guard. The most urgent task now is to quickly discuss and formulate a comprehensive and detailed countermeasure so that we can seize the initiative in the upcoming great battle.”

The Purple-Robed Elder nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

He stood up, his gaze like a torch, sweeping over everyone one by one, and said with a serious expression.

“This fellow Daoist is absolutely right. Although our various righteous sects have always operated independently, at this critical moment of life and death, we must set aside past grievances and unite closely, fully integrating our various forces. Only in this way can we allocate resources more rationally and achieve coordinated combat on the battlefield, unleashing our maximum combat power.”

Although on the surface, the overall strength of the righteous path was clearly superior to that of the Evil Path, the Purple-Robed Elder still dared not be negligent in the slightest, acting with extreme caution.

After all, the intelligence clearly mentioned that the mysterious force that had once brutally massacred the Qingshan Sect and cruelly annihilated the Fenghua Sect would also participate this time. No one knew what terrifying power this force truly harbored.

In this volatile situation, any oversight could lead to irreparable consequences.

Just as everyone was deep in thought, a Sect Master, whose physique was as robust as a small mountain, was the first to break the silence.

His face was covered in a thick beard, standing up like steel needles, and his eyes revealed a heroic spirit. He suddenly stood up and said in a voice like a booming bell.

“Everyone, I am the Sect Master of the Vajra Sect. Our disciples, since childhood, have undergone rigorous physical training. Each one is strong, powerful, and possesses boundless strength. Close-quarters combat is our sect’s unique skill, and our defensive capabilities are second to none. In this great battle, our Vajra Sect is willing to step forward as the vanguard, forming the first solid line of defense!”

His words were forceful, causing a surge of admiration in everyone present.

Following him, a graceful Sect Master, holding a folding fan and dressed in a light blue robe, slowly rose.

He smiled, his demeanor refined, and gently waved his folding fan as he slowly said.

“Fellow Daoists, I am the Pavilion Master of the Clear Wind Pavilion. Our Clear Wind Pavilion has always been unrivaled in speed techniques. Our disciples are agile in movement. In battle, our Clear Wind Pavilion can use its extraordinary speed to move freely across the battlefield, harassing the Evil Path with guerrilla tactics. This will surely disrupt the Evil Path’s offensive rhythm and create excellent opportunities for all fellow Daoists.”

His voice was neither hurried nor slow, yet full of confidence.

Seeing this, other Sect Masters also eagerly spoke up.

Some Sect Masters introduced their sect’s proficiency in various eccentric escape techniques, capable of setting up layers of illusionary formations on the battlefield to trap enemies invisibly. Some Sect Masters claimed that their disciples were skilled in controlling various spirit beasts, which could be driven to charge into battle, adding to the combat power. Still, others stated that their sect excelled in refining various miraculous elixirs, which could timely replenish spiritual energy and heal injuries for the righteous soldiers.

Each Sect Master elaborated on their sect’s unique advantages and the combat missions they could undertake, creating a warm yet tense atmosphere.

Under everyone’s intense discussion, a preliminary battle plan gradually took clear shape in their minds.

The righteous path decided to use several major sects as core forces, cooperating with each other to build a tight and seamless defense system.