bookpower Chapter 198 Going to Battle
Chapter 198 Going to Battle
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The voice of Zhou Lijian, the Vice Hall Master of the External Propaganda Hall, echoed continuously.
"The internal conflict within the Xuanming Sect is escalating, and the chaos caused by the mismanagement within the sect has posed a serious risk to the members of the Nine Cauldrons Sect. Adhering to articles 44 and 46 of the Cangwu Alliance diplomatic relations agreement, we formally dispatched ten large flying boats into the Xuanming Sect to evacuate our disciples and assets. This action is not directed against any individual or power; it is solely to ensure the safety of our disciples' persons and properties outside our territory..."
Three hours earlier, the External Propaganda Hall had announced that a press conference in the Void Divine Realm would be convened regarding the turmoil within the Xuanming Sect. Countless people had been waiting in front of this column, awaiting the final decision from the Nine Cauldrons Sect.
For three days, under the deliberate publicity of the External Propaganda Hall, every member of the Nine Cauldrons Sect was filled with righteous indignation.
Although many critiqued the descendants of the Artifact Sect for not returning to the Nine Cauldrons Sect after its establishment, this did not affect their empathy and solidarity.
Especially when they saw the beastly acts committed by many within the Xuanming Sect against the descendants of the Artifact Sect, the abhorrence toward the actions of the Xuanming Sect reached its peak within the Nine Cauldrons Sect.
Many academic institutions even spontaneously organized rallies and demonstrations, protesting against the Xuanming Sect's inhumane acts.
These news items, relayed by relevant individuals to the portals of the Void Divine Realm, attracted more people to learn the truth of the events.
Under these circumstances, when this prominent figure announced the final decision of the Nine Cauldrons Sect, all those gathered in front of the column could not help but cheer.
The attention to this press conference was not only from inside the Nine Cauldrons Sect but also representatives from nearby sects.
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Immediately, someone stood up, "Hall Master Zhou, was this act approved by the Xuanming Sect? If not, does it involve infringing on the sovereignty of other sects?"
"According to Article 41 of the Cangwu Alliance diplomatic relations agreement, our sect members have the right to protect the safety of its members if they are persecuted within that sect. If the sect no longer possesses the ability to fulfill this duty, we are entitled to intervene and evacuate our members. Currently, the Xuanming Sect is unable to control the internal situation within the sect, thus always failing to ensure the safety of our members. Based on this regulation, our forthcoming actions are both legal and legitimate, and do not infringe upon the sovereignty of any sect," Zhou Lijian responded clearly.
"Objection! Our Xuanming Sect is fully capable of maintaining stability within the sect. Your sect's action is entirely an overreach and even a provocation towards our Xuanming Sect..."
Immediately, another person stood up.
From their statements, it was clear that this was a member of the Xuanming Sect.
"We have no intention of initiating a dispute with the Xuanming Sect. During this period, we have made no less than ten requests to your sect for the protection of our sect's members. However... according to facts provided from various sources, the Xuanming Sect is evidently unable to maintain internal security within your sect. Therefore, we have to take action ourselves," Zhou Lijian responded calmly.
"Such missions to other sects need to be discussed and approved after a vote at the Cangwu Alliance Conference. Is your sect bypassing the Cangwu Alliance by using the evacuation as a pretext for an aggression?" another person questioned.
Zhou Lijian recognized him at a glance.
It was a person from the Great Sun Sword Sect.
"Some situations are more urgent than others. We are going to rescue our sect members. According to Article 47 of the Cangwu Alliance diplomatic relations emergency response act, when the situation is extremely dangerous, the sect affected has the right to act first to ensure the safety of its members, then report back to the Cangwu Assembly, providing evidence to ensure the legality of their actions," the Vice Hall Master of the External Propaganda Hall responded methodically. "In recent times, the slaughter incidents at the Xuanming Sect have exceeded ten thousand cases. We in the Nine Cauldrons Sect unanimously believe that it has become necessary to initiate the Emergency Response Act 47."
While Zhou Lijian and the representatives of the various sects were engaged in a verbal duel, over two hundred thirty members from the Qingfeng and Divine Might Battle Courtyards of the Nine Cauldrons Sect had already traversed the void, guarding ten large flying boats heading straight for the Xuanming Sect.
The speed of the flying boats was not fast, being only three to ten times the speed of sound.
At this time, the ten ships from the Nine Cauldrons Sect even belonged to the medium to large flying boats of a length of 2.4 kilometers, each capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people.
The flight speed of such enormous objects naturally couldn't be very fast, only able to maintain a stable flight at three times the speed of sound.
This significantly delayed the travel time of the two Battle Courtyards.
They could only cover a hundred thousand kilometers a day.
With the Nine Cauldrons Sect and the Xuanming Sect being three hundred thousand kilometers apart, this journey would take them three days.
The consumption of spirit stones during this period naturally amounted to tens of thousands.
Additionally, these three days...
"The Great Sun Sword Sect wants us to pull back; that's precisely their goal along with that of the Xuanming Sect,"
Li Qingshan said calmly, turning towards Alkaid, "The upcoming battle, I must entrust to you."
The others thought that this great war would depend on Alkaid's Sea Fortification Courtyard, but Alkaid knew exactly what he meant.
"I understand, but..."
Alkaid looked at Li Qingshan: "Perhaps, the Sword Execution Courtyard should confront the Great Sun Sword Sect's Divine Fire Court, and leave the Spring Rain to me to contain?"
Li Qingshan was momentarily startled.
"Not possible."
Xu Quexing, keenly aware of what was at stake, couldn't help saying, "Only the Sword Execution Courtyard can match a Celestial Warship. If we change to Qingfeng Courtyard or Divine Might Academy, I fear they might not even be able to contend with this warship, and your Sea Fortification Courtyard's capabilities are still less than Qingfeng and Divine Might... Facing the Spring Rain would be like a lamb entering a tiger's den."
However, Li Qingshan did not accept Xu Quexing's argument. Instead, observing Alkaid's expression and pondering for a moment, he asked, "Are you confident?"
"To say I could crush the Spring Rain might be presumptuous, but, holding them off would be no issue."
Alkaid responded, "With me holding off the Spring Rain, the Sword Execution Courtyard should be able to crush the Divine Fire Court, right? By the time you, Sect Master, have claimed victory, it won't be too late to come assist me."
"Good!"
Li Qingshan nodded vigorously.
He was well aware that Alkaid, the "Dharma Phase Cultivator", could truly unleash combative force far beyond his expectations.
Possibly...
The Sea Fortification Courtyard might ultimately demonstrate capabilities stronger than those of his own led Sword Execution Courtyard.
"Then, the Spring Rain is entrusted to you. I will quickly settle the match with the Divine Fire Court,"
Li Qingshan said.
"Sect Master!?"
Xu Quexing, Gao Shenghan, and others were somewhat alarmed.
Allowing someone as talented as Alkaid to enter the battlefield was already being done out of necessity, yet now, they were letting him directly face a Celestial Warship?
Sect Master, what a blunder.
"You need to have faith in Alkaid,"
Li Qingshan smiled, "Don't forget, during the counterattack of Dragon Majestic City commanded by Hall Master Alkaid, even the Celestial Warships of Limitless Star Palace were repelled. Is the Spring Rain more advanced than those of Limitless Star Palace?."
Hearing his confident words, the others exchanged glances and reluctantly accepted the decision.
"Safety first; the Eastern Sea can be lost, but you must remain unharmed,"
Xu Quexing solemnly advised.
"Rest assured, I am well aware,"
Alkaid smiled slightly.
Having served as the Chief of the Sea Fortification Courtyard for so long and having trained an entire year...
It was time to put the true capabilities of the Sea Fortification Courtyard to the test.