Seeing the two people who entered, Zhang Ling's heart skipped a beat.
The identities of these two people didn't need introduction, the Nascent Soul old monsters present immediately recognized them. Even if they had never seen these two people before, sensing the powerful spiritual power fluctuations on their bodies, they would instantly recognize them.
The red-skirted female cultivator had a cold expression, looking unapproachable. Zhang Ling found her face somewhat familiar, resembling that Little Phoenix Fairy by seven or eight parts.
Without thinking, he knew it was, Jade Phoenix Real Person.
The other man wearing flowery clothes, looking like a woman, his identity naturally came to mind, he was the Joyous Union Sect's(合欢宗: Joyous Union Sect), Hundred Flowers Young Master, Hundred Flowers Old Devil.
At this moment, the red flower in Hundred Flowers Old Devil's hand flashed with spiritual light, directly scattering into countless colorful petals, revolving around himself, emitting bursts of intoxicating floral fragrance.
This person wore a smile, his eyes evilly sweeping over everyone present, as if announcing his arrival.
Seeing Hundred Flowers Old Devil, many cultivators' faces turned strange.
Upon making eye contact with this person, Zhang Ling felt a strange sensation arise in his heart. Suddenly, he felt that this person seemed very familiar.
Then, the Nascent Soul magic weapon in his sea of consciousness, theQinglian refined from the Mind-Calming Lotus Seed, vibrated, releasing a wisp of coldness.
Zhang Ling's mind instantly cleared, breaking away from the strange feeling. "Charm Technique"
He thought to himself, the feeling just now seemed like he had fallen for Hundred Flowers Old Devil's charm technique.
This old devil cultivates charm techniques and is also proficient in dual cultivation. Cultivators with low cultivation levels are likely to be affected by him. It is said that several Nascent Soul female cultivators have had affairs with this person, both righteous and demonic, which caused some rumors.
"Hmph"
At this moment, with a cold snort, Jade Phoenix Fairy swayed and sat down on an empty chair next to the square table where the elders were gathered.
This light hum also brought back the cultivators who were affected by Hundred Flowers Old Devil. Some people's faces were dark, and their expressions instantly became ugly. Some people showed fearful expressions. And several female cultivators blushed slightly and lowered their heads.
"Hehe" Hundred Flowers Old Devil chuckled, his figure also instantly sitting down at an empty table opposite Jade Phoenix Fairy, the flowers surrounding him re-aggregated in his hand, turning into a red flower, which now looked even more bewitching.
"Alright, Fellow Daoist Yun and Fellow Daoist Baihua(百花: Hundred Flowers) have also arrived. I assume everyone recognizes the three of us without my introduction. The exhibition will be hosted by the three of us, I hope no one has any objections." Lei Guang(雷光: Thunder Light) Sanren(散人: Loose Practitioner) also opened his mouth at this time and glanced at everyone, his body flashing with Thunder Light, releasing a violent aura.
Zhang Ling immediately felt a scorching pressure in the air, pressing down on him. He frowned slightly, this pressure from the late Nascent Soul stage was indeed not comparable to ordinary cultivators.
The faces of Senior Brother Tianfeng, Old Man Fire Dragon, and other old monsters beside him also changed slightly, just like him.
These Nascent Soul old monsters naturally wouldn't court disaster at this moment, challenging the majesty of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.
"Since fellow Daoists have no objections, let's begin." The green-faced Lei Guang(雷光: Thunder Light) Sanren(散人: Loose Practitioner) silently retracted his spiritual pressure, then with a flick of his hand, a blue thunder light landed on the table surrounded by the elders with a bang.
The table shook, and when the thunder light dissipated, a long, black jade slip was seen inserted into the table.
"This item is a declaration of war from the Alien Demon race, fellow Daoists, please take a look."
"Declaration of war"
This immediately attracted everyone's attention, some people asked in confusion. Some snorted in disdain.
"If the Alien Demons want to fight, then fight, why issue a declaration of war."
The cultivators stirred, and they released their divine sense to check the so-called declaration of war.
Zhang Ling was no exception, a wisp of divine sense was released, entering the black jade slip.
After a few breaths, he finished reading the contents. His face became a little serious.
For a time, everyone present fell into silence again.
After a while, a middle-aged Confucian scholar sitting at the table to the right of Lei Guang(雷光: Thunder Light) Sanren(散人: Loose Practitioner) spoke. "How do you all see it? If you have any suggestions, you can put them forward now, and we can discuss them."
Although Zhang Ling didn't recognize this person, he knew his identity. This person's surname was Lu, and he was the deputy city lord of Tianmu(天幕: Sky Curtain) City, and also the fourth elder of Tianmu(天幕: Sky Curtain) City. Although his cultivation was also in the early Nascent Soul stage, he was in charge of Tianmu(天幕: Sky Curtain) City all year round, and his status was even higher than that of Third Elder Qin.
In the past thousand years, many decisions of the Immortal City Elders Association have been issued by this person.
"Their tone is so arrogant, they want us to cede one-third of our territory, and they want to put the five Immortal Cities they have now occupied under their management. This is wishful thinking."
"Damn it, the Alien Demons are too arrogant, thinking that after occupying a few Immortal Cities, they want us to submit and obediently cede territory.", A burly man in black shouted.
"That's right, their ambitions are too great. Not to mention the land of the Ten Kingdoms, once the control of Xuan City falls entirely into their hands, then the defense line of the Twelve Immortal Cities and the Lianyun(连云: Connecting Cloud) Mountains will be nothing more than a formality. Absolutely cannot agree.", A fat cultivator with a big head and small eyes smiled slyly.
"Although this is the case, the Alien Demon race is invading on a large scale, and it is still fierce. They have occupied five cities in a few days. It's not easy to deal with.", An old man with a wine-soaked nose said with a worried expression.
"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Bai Yang, what are you saying? Just because your Baiyun(白云: White Cloud) Sect is located inland and the Alien Demons cannot reach it, you want to cede territory.", The fat cultivator immediately retorted upon hearing this.
"Fellow Daoist Shiyu(狮鹫: Griffin), you are too narrow-minded. What Old Fu said is also about the current situation, not what you meant.", Old Man Bai Yang also showed a fierce light and responded unceremoniously.
These two people seemed to be at odds with each other, mocking each other.
These two people were not far from Zhang Ling and the others, and their voices were not small, so Zhang Ling could hear them clearly. He couldn't help but take another look at these two people.
This fat cultivator, his senior brother had just introduced him, was a cultivator from the Corpse Gu Sect. His title was Shiyu(狮鹫: Griffin) Old Ghost, and he cultivated the ghost path technique. His cultivation also had the strength of the mid-Nascent Soul stage.
Zhang Ling had just paid more attention, there were hundreds of cultivators gathered, and there were very few people who cultivated the ghost path technique, only four or five.
And this Corpse Gu Sect is also proficient in refining corpses, and most of its disciples practice corpse monsters. Their reputation in the cultivation world is not good. It is said that they often hunt high-level cultivators, kill people and refine corpses, which is very sinister.
The power of the Corpse Gu Sect is not small, and it is also a neutral sect, in charge of a small and medium-sized country, Han Shui(寒水: Cold Water) Country. There are currently six Nascent Soul old monsters in the sect.
Shiyu(狮鹫: Griffin) Old Ghost is the one with the worst reputation. Han Shui(寒水: Cold Water) Country is not far from this Baichuan(百川: Hundred Rivers) City, just a few thousand miles away.
It is said that they once competed for the position of city lord of Baichuan(百川: Hundred Rivers) City.
Zhang Ling glanced around, the old monsters in the field were noisy, some people made suggestions, some people were indifferent, and did not say a word.
There were also some cultivators from hostile forces, like Shiyu(狮鹫: Griffin) Old Ghost, and that Old Man Bai Yang, who kept mocking. They didn't look like Nascent Soul level cultivators.
"Enough, with a great enemy in front, is this how you behave.", With a loud bang, the three people's faces were gloomy, and with a flick of their hands, a thunder light exploded in the air, deterring everyone. The stone hall calmed down.
"This is not a place for you to fight among yourselves. If you can't deal with the Alien Demon race, can you still defend the territories and resources you control? When the inheritance of each family is lost, how long can you carefree for?
This battle must be fought. Our Immortal City Elders Association, the righteous and demonic factions, and several families in the Lin Hai(临海: Near the Sea) Immortal Alliance have already defined it. If you don't want to participate in this battle, you can withdraw now."
Lei Guang(雷光: Thunder Light) Sanren's(散人: Loose Practitioner) voice was dull, but there was an imposing manner that was authoritative despite not being angry.
The discussions of the people gradually subsided, and they calmed down again.
After a moment of silence, naturally no one quit. Most of the Nascent Soul old monsters present had powerful sects. If they didn't participate in this great war concerning the human race, how could they stand after the event?
Every Nascent Soul cultivator was clear about the pros and cons.
Some old monsters did not want to participate in this great war. They had cultivated hard for hundreds of years to have their current cultivation. How could they easily take risks. But the sect's power had to be considered.
This was not only a matter of preserving the inheritance of Taoism, but the sect's power also represented cultivation resources. If they abandoned it, it would be impossible to go further.
These old monsters were mostly people with resolute minds who had achieved Nascent Soul. They would not easily give up their obsession with immortality.
Of course, there were also some loose cultivator old monsters present who did not care about this great war.
Whether the human race won or the Alien Demon race won, the impact on loose cultivators was not significant.
Most of the Nascent Soul loose cultivators who came to participate in this pre-war conference were specially invited by the Elders Association to help in the battle.
Although Jade Phoenix Real Person did not speak, she also released a layer of terrifying fire spiritual power pressure, indicating her attitude.
"It seems that everyone understands the stakes. Then there is nothing to discuss. I have also read the declaration of war just now. This young master defaults that all fellow Daoists and the forces you belong to are willing to participate in the Immortal City Siege Warfare mentioned above.", Hundred Flowers Old Devil glanced at Jade Phoenix Real Person opposite and laughed.
Upon hearing this, everyone present looked at each other. No one dared to argue anymore. These words also meant that the Twelve Immortal Cities, the righteous and demonic factions, and other major forces had long made a decision.
It was useless for them to say more nonsense. They could only prepare to face the enemy, and everyone also put away their thoughts.
"The Alien Demons have set up this so-called Siege Warfare with the five Immortal Cities they have captured. There must be something fishy in it. Are we going to be led by the nose by them and accept this matter.", At this time, the Poison Cloud Old Monster, who cultivated poison techniques, asked expressionlessly.
"Yes, they are willing to bet with five Immortal Cities, there must be some conspiracy."
Without the chaotic clamoring sounds, the Nascent Soul old monsters present also sincerely discussed the battle strategy.
At this time, the Immortal City Siege Warfare mentioned was a special battle mentioned in the Alien Demon race's declaration of war.
It said that if the human race did not agree to cede land, they could only fight a big battle.
And after that, the Alien Demon race also proposed that they did not want to see widespread death and destruction. They planned to have a Siege Warfare around the Twelve Immortal Cities.
They were willing to take the five Immortal Cities that had been captured and let the human race also take out five Immortal Cities to have an Immortal City Siege Warfare.
It sounded like a gambling battle, but the people present were old monsters who had lived for hundreds of years, all shrewd people. Naturally, they could clearly feel that something was wrong.
"Five Immortal Cities against five Immortal Cities, I feel that there are some problems. But the number of Nascent Soul cultivators on our side is already more than theirs, maybe we can still have a slight advantage. If we can retake those five Immortal Cities, it will be very beneficial to us.", This was another old monster in the mid-Nascent Soul stage, said after thinking for a while.
"This fellow Daoist is right. No matter how we fight, our cultivators still speak with strength and cultivation. We have more Nascent Soul cultivators than them, are we afraid of them."
"That's not how it is said. The Alien Demon race should not be underestimated. Each side taking out five Immortal Cities means taking ten Immortal Cities as offense-defense strategies, the battlefield will be very spread out. This is clearly dividing us. Although we have a large number of high-level cultivators, if the distribution is uneven, we may be at a disadvantage. It may even cause a complete collapse."
"Why don't we gather all the high-level cultivators in one place and directly seize the city with a force of overwhelming force to force them back. That is the best strategy.", Several cultivators made different suggestions.
This was recognized by many old monsters, and Zhang Ling also stroked his chin, also leaning towards this suggestion.
The Alien Demon race specifically proposed the Immortal City Siege Warfare. Regardless of whether there is a conspiracy or not. We will inevitably be led by the nose and fall into their strategy.
The great war between cultivators is not like the army of mortals to seize land. Especially for Nascent Soul cultivators like them, it is not easy to play if they are trapped in one place.
But the situation of the Alien Demon race is indeed different. If they want to drive straight in and occupy the human race's territory. It is necessary to take the Twelve Immortal Cities, this nail. To be able to occupy the territory steadily.
The Immortal City Siege Warfare must be planning to capture a few more Immortal Cities to achieve a strategic victory. Once all the Immortal Cities are captured, they will fall into a passive position.
"Fellow Daoist Tian's words are correct, but our Elders Association has already agreed to the Immortal City Siege Warfare.", Elder Lu glanced at the person who made the suggestion and said so.
"Why is that.", That person's face immediately sank. Other cultivators who agreed with this suggestion also pondered.
"Have you not discovered that so far, for half a month, in addition to the Alien Demon race occupying five Immortal Cities, although the several countries adjacent to those five Immortal Cities have also fallen, they have not invaded the territory behind the Lianyun(连云: Connecting Cloud) Mountains on a large scale. What do you think is the reason for this.", Elder Lu said in a deep voice.
Zhang Ling frowned. Indeed, judging from the war news he had received in the past few days. The Alien Demons had not invaded on a large scale.
They have already occupied five cities and broken the defense of the Lianyun(连云: Connecting Cloud) Mountains. Although, they will be intercepted by the cultivators on this side at any time. But if they want to drive straight into the territory, it is still no problem to occupy the territory of more than a dozen countries in half a month.
After all, the Alien Demon race also has hundreds of Nascent Soul old monsters, which is not a small force.
Of course, what is said here is the Lianyun(连云: Connecting Cloud) Mountains, the neutral countries behind. Including Cangyun(苍云: Azure Cloud) Country where their Haoyuan(昊元: Vast Origin) Sect is located. They are all small and medium-sized countries.
The foundation is not strong, and at present, each small country has roughly only left one or two Nascent Soul cultivators to guard. Facing the Alien Demon race's army, it is likely to be defeated.
Why the Alien Demon race did not drive straight in, this question arose in the minds of the cultivators.
"Now it seems that the Alien Demon race is planning the Immortal City Siege Warfare, wanting to remove our Twelve Immortal Cities. If we do not accept the battle, they will drive straight in and occupy a large amount of territory in a short time. At that time, many sects among you will fall into the flames of war and be destroyed in an instant.", Lei Guang(雷光: Thunder Light) Sanren(散人: Loose Practitioner) also showed a trace of helplessness.
