Chapter 719 (1/2)
Chapter 719: The Beginning of a War
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The atmosphere of the Daluo Territory as it was preparing for war had been brewing to a critical point. Countless figures, lights, and shadows could be seen in the sky every day, and an overwhelming battle aura soared amid the sky.
In the Tianluo Continent, which was a land of strife, war was extremely common. From most perspectives in that land, there was no such thing as true justice or evil, which created an “eat or be eaten” mentality. Thus, that realm was known to operate largely according to the law of the jungle.
During the dormant period of the Daluo Territory, the Battle Territory had also waged war multiple times, even having dealt sneak attacks on the cities of the Daluo Territory, robbing and plundering wantonly. Now, the Daluo Territory was merely retaliating, an eye for an eye.
Nine Nether Palace.
In the great hall, the high-ranking members of Nine Nether Palace were gathered. As spiritual light coalesced atop the stone platform, it transformed into a massive and complicated spiritual energy map.
“Now that the Lords of the Daluo Territory have taken action, the other vassal forces have also been gathering their men,” Nine Nether said, staring at the complex map.
“There has been such a huge upheaval in the Daluo Territory. I believe the Battle Territory must have sensed something?” Mu Chen glanced at the map and commented.
Nine Nether nodded gently, commenting, “It’s nothing. Even if they sense something, in a battle of such a scale, they cannot change anything by just realizing that something is wrong.”
Mu Chen nodded. With the great power of the Daluo Territory, no matter what defense the other party had, the Daluo Territory could easily steamroll over them. In essence, any of their weakling strategies were mere furnishing objects in the face of the Daluo Territory’s troops’ absolute abilities.
“What about Nine Nether Palace’s attack route?” Tang Bing asked.
Nine Nether narrowed her eyes and pointed to the southwest direction on the map with a slender finger, before stopping on a crimson red spot of light. Three striking blood red words were annotated beside the red spot: Thunder Magic Sect!
“Thunder Magic Sect?” Tang Bing and Tang Rou cried out in horror.
Then, Qiu Shan said carefully, “My Lord, the Thunder Magic Sect is rather reputable among the Battle Territory. Also, its clan leader, Qin Tiangang, has an ability of a Fifth Grade Sovereign. I don’t think it would be prudent to target them.”
Generally speaking, battles and conquests focus on conquering and plundering, so it is simple common sense that one should start with the easiest target. Clearly, the Thunder Magic Sect was far from being an easy target.
“You have to take risks to gain rewards.” Nine Nether smiled and continued, “The Thunder Magic Sect has been so overbearing for many years, encroaching upon the Daluo Territory’s dominion and seizing countless amounts of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid. This time, we need to take what is rightfully ours. As for Qin Tiangang, I will deal with him personally.”
Qiu Shan and the others looked at each other. They were at a loss for what to do, but seeing that Nine Nether had already made up her mind, they accepted her decision with respect.
Since Nine Nether was so confident, they decided that they had nothing to fear. What’s more, the entire Daluo Territory would be taking action, so even the Thunder Magic Sect would not dare clash with them head-on.
“All of you go prepare! Tomorrow, we will set off officially!”
“Yes!” Qiu Shan and the others answered in chorus, before taking their leave.
Mu Chen waited for everyone to leave, before glancing at Nine Nether and asking in bewilderment, “Why did you choose the Thunder Magic Sect?”
Although Nine Nether had given her rationale previously, he knew her better, so this reason was clearly not very legitimate to him. Nine Nether glanced at Mu Chen, then explained.
“That’s only part of the reason. Within the Thunder Magic Sect, there is a Thunder Magic Abyss. Within the depths of that abyss, it is said that there is a lightning dipper that originated from the earth, called the Earthly Demonic Lightning. Where it converges, there is a possibility that a stronger lightning would manifest itself. And….we call that… the Netherworld Thunder Heart.”
“Netherworld Thunder Heart?” Mu Chen was stunned.
“This is an extremely rare power of lightning and thunder. Its power is more terrifying than that of the divine black lightning. However, it requires very harsh and strict conditions in order to manifest. Thus, I am unable to guarantee if it really exists within the Thunder Magic Abyss,” admitted Nine Nether.
“You intend to?” Mu Chen glanced at Nine Nether, seeming to be considering something.
“That’s right, as you would require it for the Nine Dragon Nine Elephant Art that you are cultivating. The power of lightning you possess because of the Thunder God Physique is insufficient to sustain your complete cultivation of the Nine Dragon Nine Elephant Art. Thus, you still must integrate a unique power of lightning. The Netherworld Thunder Heart is the best choice, as it can resist the Unperishable Flame,” Nine Nether said seriously.