Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

Chapter 170 Aftermath

The situation on the ground rapidly became tense as the Nine Cauldrons Sect of the Golden Core Realm made its move.

Above the Nine Heavens, a powerful Divine Sense swept across the void and settled over the Heavenly Palace where Li Hanqiu, the patriarch of Nine Cauldrons Sect, resided.

Contained within the Divine Sense was an uncontrollable fury.

"Li Hanqiu, you must give me an explanation,"

The menacing oppression mixed with Divine Sense echoed continuously in the palace.

However...

Li Hanqiu, situated inside the palace, didn't even lift his head: "An explanation?"

He paused: "I think it is you who should be providing explanations!"

"Other matters happening within the Cangwu Realm, I don't care about, but you, as a Golden Core, actually intervened in the internal matters of Cangwu Great World! Do you understand the consequences this could cause!?"

"Yes,"

Li Hanqiu replied indifferently: "So, I've paid the price. Look at me, I can't stabilize my Golden Core for a while, and if things go wrong... it might explode."

He slightly lifted his eyelids: "Lin Deng, what would you do if it really explodes?"

"You..."

Upon hearing this, the anger of the Dharma Phase Realm cultivator who had come to seek accountability was suddenly stifled in his throat.

An explosion?

A Sunburst Golden Core exploding?

It's slightly better if it explodes Above the Nine Heavens.

If it explodes within the Cangwu Realm...

Even the vast expanse of Cangwu Realm spanning thirty million miles might not withstand it.

"We Golden Cores live only a few hundred years. At such an old age, can't we live in peace and let Cangwu Great World develop properly?"

Li Hanqiu said.

"It's you, Li Hanqiu, who are behaving dishonorably! Cangwu Great World needs a unified consensus, which you agreed to. Yet now, you have personally intervened in the affairs of Cangwu Realm."

"That's true, but... has the Cangwu Great World united now? No! Without unity, your Limitless Star Palace took the lead in targeting my Nine Cauldrons Sect—isn't that bullying? Seeing our elite depleted during the Moon Demon Empire war, you want to target us first? Then, if there's another Moon Demon War, a Sky Demon War, a Northern Sea War, who will go up first? Your Limitless Star Palace!?"

"Don't speak as if you are so noble!"

Lin Deng sneered: "The losses of your Artifact Sect were severe because you were the first target of the Moon Demon Empire's onslaught—it's as if you believe yourself to be so righteous."

"Now, since Limitless Star Palace is the strongest, in future wars, enemies will target Limitless Star Palace first. Then, can I just sit back and watch?"

Li Hanqiu said.

"You..."

Lin Deng released his anger through his Divine Sense: "According to the 'Cangwu Great World Unified Regulation' Article 1, once Cangwu Great World faces an invasion, all forces must unite and join the resistance unconditionally... "

"It seems you still remember these regulations."

Li Hanqiu spoke calmly: "Then you should know that my counterattack is based on Article 51, which only occurs when the sect's homeland is invaded. Or shall we call a Golden Core conference to see who is really being unreasonable?"

Lin Deng, sensing Li Hanqiu's status for a while, finally snorted: "The more you intervene, the more unstable your Golden Core becomes. Once you can't stabilize it, you'll have to journey deep into the cosmic starry sky towards annihilation, or else, all Golden Cores will unite to expel you!"

This Dharma Phase Realm cultivator seemed earnest: "I am considering your well-being. You appear to be helping them, but actually, you're making them dependent on you. Every time they face danger and seek your help, it only hinders their development. They keep asking you to intervene, essentially hastening your death. They don't care about your survival, so why should you care about theirs?"

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"Oh, thank you for that."

"You..."

Lin Deng's Divine Sense faltered.

"Hmph!"

He grunted heavily, said no more, and his overwhelming Divine Sense that seemed to fill the void also receded like the tide.

...

Elsewhere.

An ecosystem created from a small asteroid with a diameter of several dozen miles.

Several Divine Consciousnesses and Divine Senses were intermingling.

When Lin Deng's Divine Sense returned, several Divine Consciousnesses spoke up simultaneously: "How did it go?"

"As expected, he's shamelessly persistent."

"For our Limitless Star Palace to take that step, we're bound to face this situation, whether it's Nine Cauldrons Sect, Heavenly Law Pavilion, or even the Immortal Alliance and Myriad Beasts Sect. Plus, we've already got a contingency plan. Let them intervene; the more they do, the worse their Golden Core state becomes, and the higher the cost of maintaining stability. When they can't hold on, they will have to obediently leave, or they will face the collective attack of all Golden Cores."

"Every intervention... our Limitless Star Palace will likely suffer significant losses."

"No matter, as long as we are strong enough, there are plenty of elite cultivators from various parts of Cangwu eager to join us."

"We must also accelerate the economic blockade to reduce their Spirit Stone revenues... When their expenses exceed their income, their so-called sect will naturally collapse."

"Be wary of them suddenly choosing mutual destruction."

"Since they've chosen to protect this place, it proves they still have attachments. Hence they should be well aware of the consequences of mutual destruction. Moreover, everyone is wary of such a situation; who would want to play with someone who flips the table and lashes out at any provocation? When the time is right, they'll be driven out."

"Over the years, we've also put in place numerous measures to prevent the Golden Cores from crashing into Cangwu Land. Additionally, we've set up many formations deep in the Cangwu Great World, which might survive even a Golden Core self-destruct level attack. Lastly... the Subordinate World is our fallback option!"

"Let's proceed with the original plan then, mobilize the fleet, and blockade Nine Cauldrons Sect."

...

The decisions made Above the Nine Heavens quickly impacted the Nine Cauldrons Sect in Cangwu Realm.

With the call of the Limitless Star Palace, and the mobilization of over a dozen Patrol Heaven Warships from various areas, a posture indicating a retaliation against Nine Cauldrons Sect was evident. Many sect assets fled from Nine Cauldrons Sect, fearful of becoming casualties in this conflict.

Even forces with deep roots such as the Ascendant Tower, Picking Stars Tower, Divine Beast Pavilion, and Great Sun Tower began to gradually leave the scene.

The most notable change was that the Ascendant Tower where Alkaid had previously bought elixirs had closed down.

Even Alkaid couldn't remain unaffected in such circumstances.

The immediate effect was that the elders of the Golden Temple withdrew their original orders.

They didn't even want the deposit back.

Suddenly, the once-busy Purple Cloud Courtyard, which had a high-speed operation and earned a fortune daily, became quiet.

As for other industries...

They were all affected.

But it hadn't yet reverberated to the general public.

...

Nine Heavens City.

Hall of Heroes.

Everyone watched somberly as Zhao He, the Hall Master of the Campaign Hall, carefully placed four jade tablets in their prepared positions.

In the crowd below, Yun Lai and other bereaved parents were filled with sorrow.

Beyond sorrow, there was also a profound pride emanating from within.

Yun Qing, Zhan Yunfei, Zhang Lie, Tu Hong died honorably.

It was because of their sacrifice that Nine Heavens Domain had enough warning to react, which ultimately led to the victory of the Dragon Majestic City defensive battle.

Otherwise...

The Nine Cauldrons Sect would have not only suffered heavy losses but also faced utter humiliation.

The solemn ceremony continued.

After the ceremony ended, Alkaid also came over to Yun Lai, patted his shoulder, and said, "They are all heroes of the Nine Heavens Domain!"

Pain was evident in Yun Lai's eyes.

If he had a choice, he would not have wanted his son to become a hero.

But he knew...

This was not the time for such thoughts.

He also knew, without Yun Qing…

Countless in the Nine Heavens Domain would have faced ruin and death, and many in Dragon Majestic City might have perished.

At that moment, Zhao He approached.

He whispered to Alkaid, "Someone above asked me to send a message, asking if you're willing to move Purple Cloud Courtyard to Red City."

"Move Purple Cloud Courtyard to Red City?"

"Yes."

Zhao He nodded, "Just in the past month, three Patrol Heaven Warships of the Limitless Star Palace have arrived at the East Sea Archipelago, and more are coming. They will be stationed to the south in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, and also to the west and north... In such dangerously pervasive circumstances, the sect can no longer concentrate nearly thirty percent of its forces in the Eastern Sea area. In other words, the defense of the Nine Heavens Domain would be weakened. If more Patrol Heaven Warships invade... it might not hold."

"The Nine Heavens Domain can't hold them off? What about the various islands of the Eastern Sea?"

"To avoid unnecessary losses, Posuo Island and Sea Cabinet Island have already temporarily retreated half a month ago... even Fangyuan Island, Ten Thousand Zhang Island, and Penghai Island are planning to temporarily abandon them. The fifth-level formations on those islands are simply no match for the formidable firepower of Patrol Heaven Warships," Zhao He explained.

Alkaid, hearing this, couldn't help but glance at the four new jade tablets in the Hall of Heroes.

Yun Qing's squad had become famous in the battle of Posuo Island.

But despite their desperate struggle and ultimate sacrifice, they still couldn't retain the waters around Posuo Island.

Not only could they not hold it, but at this rate, the entire East Sea Archipelago seemed likely to be completely lost.

"Actually, the reason they want you to move there is another consideration; your ability to crush a Third Generation Patrol Heaven Warship from the Limitless Star Palace in Dragon Majestic City using a formation with over a hundred Great Cultivators has caught the upper echelon's eye. Unsurprisingly... they intend to place you in command of a regiment, possibly even..."

Zhao He involuntarily lowered his voice further, "permitting you to try commanding a Patrol Heaven Warship."

Alkaid was startled, then his face showed delight, "Our Nine Cauldrons Sect can also manufacture Patrol Heaven Warships?"

"Our sect is incapable of building Patrol Heaven Warships, but… we have always been seeking to purchase such warships from the Myriad Beasts Sect. A month ago, the Myriad Beasts Sect finally relented and agreed to sell us a Patrol Heaven Warship, albeit a first-generation, hundred-thousand-ton class. Its performance cannot compare to those of the Limitless Star Palace, but it will break our Nine Cauldrons Sect's zero to one limitation for Patrol Heaven Warships," Zhao He clarified.

"A first-generation Patrol Heaven Warship..."

It was already considered an extremely powerful entity.

Each Patrol Heaven Warship was like a moving fortress, etched with formations enhancing the powers of each Sword Cultivator, Technique Cultivator, and Divine Cultivator.

Without a Patrol Heaven Warship, if Cultivators wanted to attack another power's stronghold, unless they had an overwhelming advantage, it was virtually a waste of effort.

But the presence of a Patrol Heaven Warship completely leveled these advantages.

This was the most powerful mobile warfare fortress in the current world.

"When will the warship arrive?"

"We'll have to wait for some easing of the current tense situation," Zhao He said.

Alkaid nodded, "When the Patrol Heaven Warship arrives, I will head over…"

As he spoke, he suddenly stopped.

The sixth branch that had started to sprout a month ago after his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Realm…

Had finally grown out.