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第二百六十三章 奇计落敌寇

The Nine Great Daoists of the Five Elders Association had suffered significant losses, though the exact number was not mentioned in their official announcement.

Indeed, the losses were severe. Otherwise, the once arrogant Five Elders Association would not have suddenly withdrawn its forces and shifted from an offensive to a defensive stance within moments.

The only known casualty among the Five Elders Association was a Great Daoist who had fallen, but it wasn't due to battle; he had been executed for being a spy. He had infiltrated the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance for nearly a thousand years without anyone noticing his true identity or status. His position of respect and anonymity made him an undetectable threat until his betrayal was discovered.

In Tianyu State, Purple Dome Sage Immortal resided in the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's Martial Hall, holding immense power. It was due to this Purple Dome Sage Immortal secretly transmitting information that the Five Elders Association, after a series of tests and verifications, firmly believed the news that a Great Daoist would soon ascend to the Longevity Heaven Sage.

This led them to undertake a high-risk strategic move by dispatching nine Great Daoists into enemy territory. This wasn't the first time; previous actions had yielded significant benefits for the Five Elders Association. The last such mission involved an ambush on the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm, and it was indeed this Purple Dome Sage Immortal who leaked that information.

His subordinates received a distress call from an expedition team seeking assistance to relocate the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm. Knowing its immense value better than most within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, he covertly relayed the news to the Five Elders Association. This allowed them to react swiftly and even arrive before the alliance’s reinforcements.

Even with the pursuit force of eight Great Daoists sent by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, the Five Elders Association was well-informed due to their high-ranking spy's betrayal. Without this unexpected situation, a single Transcendent Soul cultivator in the expedition might have saved the day with his formidable power, potentially ensuring all eight Great Daoists fell in battle.

Despite these losses, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance suffered significant damage. The Five Elders Association had also taken some hits but could easily accept them. Unfortunately, due to the suddenness of the situation and lack of time to mobilize sufficient forces, the mission to steal the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm failed.

Nevertheless, as Purple Dome Sage Immortal was deeply embedded within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, his information should be trusted. Thus, despite the high risk involved in sending nine Great Daoists into enemy territory, the Five Elders Association proceeded with this strategy and fell into the carefully crafted trap by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.

For the mysterious leak of the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm's news, there had always been resentment within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. The unnamed cultivator was referred to as "Solitary Hero" in the announcement.

One of Solitary Hero’s friends was among the eight Great Daoists who pursued the leak. Driven by grief and duty, Solitary Hero vowed to uncover the spy hidden within the alliance's headquarters.

After the great battle in Tianlin State concluded, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance initiated an investigation. Solitary Hero took charge of this task. However, due to Purple Dome Sage Immortal’s high status and excellent concealment, any doubts lacked concrete evidence, making it impossible to take action against him. The matter was ultimately shelved.

Yet, Solitary Hero did not give up easily. A bold plan began forming in his mind: "Lure the snake out of its hole." While simple, this plan required meticulous planning and execution; a single mistake could render it futile.

Initially hesitant, he eventually completed the setup. Rumors began circulating among high-ranking officials within the alliance about a Great Daoist set to achieve Longevity Heaven. Many Great Daoists received invitations for assistance, disappearing without trace.

Purple Dome Sage Immortal was aware of this but couldn’t verify its accuracy due to his recent involvement in the investigation and lingering suspicions. He did not dare risk his own safety to confirm it. However, the matter was too significant. If a new Longevity Heaven Sage were to emerge...

After much deliberation, Purple Dome Sage Immortal relayed this information to the Five Elders Association, asking them to verify it independently.

Upon receiving the news, the Five Elders Association took it seriously. A sect’s ruins suddenly appeared in Jiushan State, drawing many cultivators' attention. The Five Elders Association seized this opportunity and dispatched a Transcendent Soul cultivator to provoke and test the alliance's response.

The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance reacted strangely. They issued stern warnings with empty threats like "Come and die," but only sent a few Transcendent Souls as support. When had Transcendent Soul cultivators become mere ceremonial guards?

Where were all those Great Daoists? Even if they didn’t use other forces, could the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm's lone Transcendent Soul cultivator, Luo Xi, do anything in Jiushan State with only Transcendent Souls present?

The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance knew this. Would they just take a slap and accept it? What had happened to their stern warnings? They seemed more like an attempt to reassure the alliance's own members rather than deter the Five Elders Association.

It appeared that Purple Dome Sage Immortal’s information might be true! There was indeed a Great Daoist within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, planning to defy the laws of heaven and earth. Multiple divinations confirmed this!

The Five Elders Association became anxious. Compared to facing a new Longevity Heaven Sage, losing some territories would be acceptable. Once the ascension succeeded, all losses would be regained.

No, they must stop it! The Five Elders Association declared war immediately. Based on Purple Dome’s intel, nine Great Daoists were dispatched to Tianyu State to sabotage the ascension.

But everything was a trap.

Li Fan's expression was strange as he repeatedly read through the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's haughty announcement. Finally, he sighed deeply.

"Only by standing at that height can one truly understand the full picture."

"The truth of what happened might only be clear when we look back after it’s all over."

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