In this era, with the great world's revival only a few years old, finding superior medicinal herbs is nearly impossible.
Essentially, only the secret realms of various factions hold any stock.
Even with medicinal herbs, not everyone can refine elixirs.
The Sacred Path excels at killing, but not at alchemy.
The Dao Sect and Buddhism are the most skilled in the Way of Elixirs.
It is for this reason that the Demonic Nine Sects have not established Alchemy Halls for the time being.
The Third-Grade Spirit Devouring Tribulation Pill, even in the great world before the Great Slumber, was considered an extremely high-grade elixir.
After a period of contemplation, everyone looked with complex expressions at the mist and heavenly tribulation over the Green Bamboo River.
"Boom!!!"
The long-brewing heavenly tribulation lightning suddenly struck down.
A lightning dragon, a thousand zhang long, swept down from the sky, intending to devour all things beneath the heavenly tribulation that had caused it.
"Roar!!!"
Then, those within the sealing formation heard the unwilling roars of the heavenly tribulation lightning, transformed into a lightning dragon.
A furnace of four-nine, thirty-six pills, lay quietly in the alchemy furnace.
Each pill was inscribed with the spiritual patterns of the nine main medicinal ingredients, and its surface flowed with arcs of electricity and wisps of pure heavenly tribulation power.
With the Pure Lotus Sacred Fire, Chen Jiuyang could even devour and refine heavenly tribulation, which was the primary factor in successfully refining tribulation pills.
Transforming Dao power into elixirs is an act that defies heavenly principles, hence the descent of heavenly tribulation to destroy them.
"Of these thirty-six Third-Grade Spirit Devouring Tribulation Pills, I can consume thirty to enhance my cultivation. The remaining six will be rewards for the True Saint Sect."
Chen Jiuyang's thoughts were indeed as they had imagined. Regarding the upcoming unification of the Nine Sects, he worried that some might not contribute their full effort.
However, with these Third-Grade Spirit Devouring Tribulation Pills as bait, he did not believe the old foxes of the True Demon Sect's nine lineages would remain indifferent.
After collecting the thirty-six pills, Chen Jiuyang sank the alchemy furnace left by the Pure Yang Medical Immortal to the riverbed. He then walked out of the mist formation on the water's surface, revealing his true face.
Upon increased contact with the people of the True Demon Sect, the Nine Dragon Robe gradually reformed, confirming for Chen Jiuyang that it was formed by the power of destiny.
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
Over a thousand people shouted in unison with respect, their faces solemn, hands clasped in bows, and bodies bent. None dared to act presumptuously before him.
"Mm."
Chen Jiuyang's expression was indifferent. He scanned the entire assembly, observing the core elites of the True Demon Sect, and said, "This time, I have gained a mortal understanding of the Way of Elixirs, and thus opened my furnace to refine pills. Fortunately, my alchemy has been successful, yielding a few Third-Grade Spirit Devouring Tribulation Pills. Later, I will place them in the Merit Hall, where those with sufficient merit points can exchange for them."
Those in the Nascent Soul stage and the Venerable Realm's eyes gleamed.
"I have summoned you all here today for one matter."
"Recently, I have heard that the True Wisdom and Origin Sects have repeatedly bullied our True Saint lineage. Previously, I was in seclusion. Upon emerging and hearing of this, I was filled with rage."
"Therefore, I have decided to declare war on the True Wisdom and Origin Sects. It will be a fight to the death, with no rest until one side is annihilated."
"Boom!!!"
The crowd erupted in an uproar, then in a frenzy.
Some individuals' minds went blank. To go to war with the True Wisdom and Origin Sects?
Immediately, they began to ponder…
This… was very much like the Sacred Path.
This… was very much in line with the Sect Master's style of action.
"I have gathered everyone here today to announce this matter. The Grand Elder of the Punishment Hall will carry my written decree and first deliver a declaration of war to the True Wisdom Sect."
"Three days from now, we will begin attacking the True Wisdom Sect."
"All disciples within the sect may participate in the battle. Any resources gained need not be handed over. I will also request a Sacred Artifact to oversee the conflict. Any who engage in treason or fail to perform their duties will be subject to the Sacred Artifact's judgment and face extermination."
"The Merit Ranking has also been opened. From the moment my order is given, we will enter a state of war."
Upon hearing Chen Jiuyang's words, everyone's expression turned serious, daring not to show the slightest negligence.
Requesting a Sacred Artifact to oversee the battle meant this was serious, not a mere attempt to gain benefits. They were truly going to attack and destroy the True Wisdom and Origin Sects.
This individual, who had adopted a strategy of韬光养晦 (tāo guāng yǎng huì - hiding one's strength and biding one's time) since becoming the Holy Son, was now revealing his fangs and aiming to strike at a fellow Sacred Sect.
Excellent!
"The Grand Elder of the Nine Halls will lead the main force to the vicinity of the True Wisdom Sect. I will immediately depart to return to the Sacred Sect to retrieve the Sacred Artifact, and then attack the True Wisdom Sect as scheduled."
At this moment, Chen Jiuyang, clad in the Nine Dragon Robe, exuded a cold, vast, and terrifying aura, unfathomable, like a supreme monarch. Every word he spoke was irrefutable and must be executed.
As his voice fell.
Everyone knelt on one knee in unison, their voices shaking the heavens:
"We respectfully obey the Sect Master's sacred decree!!!"
Then, the Grand Elder of the Punishment Hall, Han Yongye, raised the banner of the True Demon Sect and declared loudly to the sky:
"All those skilled in warfare shall accompany this Elder to the True Wisdom Sect. Those from the Merit Hall and Logistics Hall shall record and supply resources. Anyone who hinders the sect's great war will be put to death without mercy!"
"Rumble!!!"
Over a thousand people immediately took to the sky, transforming into a vast black cloud and rapidly heading towards the True Wisdom Sect.
At this time, no one could guess Chen Jiuyang's true ambition was to control the Demonic Nine Sects. They simply believed that the long-standing rumors of the Qianyang Sect Master's bloodthirsty tendencies had begun.
On this day, the Immortal Martial Two Realms of the Dragon Kingdom were shaken.
Suddenly.
The Demonic True Demon Sect was to attack the True Wisdom Sect in three days, and they would not cease until the sect was annihilated.
This directly rendered everyone speechless and filled with dread.
The Five Great Sacred Lands, the Dao Sect, Buddhism, and a host of powerful beings who considered themselves righteous gathered for tea and conversation.
"These demonic cultivators are ultimately lacking in intellect, resorting to such drastic measures for trivial matters, engaging in a sect-wide war."
"Heh heh, this is actually a good thing for us. The war between the righteous and demonic paths has not yet begun, and these idiotic demonic cultivators are consuming themselves first."
"I only hope this internal conflict within the demonic path intensifies. That way, when they are at their weakest, we can initiate the war between the righteous and demonic paths."
"Perhaps the wishes of our ancestors, unfulfilled in their generation, can be realized in ours, eradicating the demonic path in one fell swoop and restoring a clear and bright world."
"Heh heh, dogs fighting dogs. We shall simply wait and watch the show."
"Watching the show is not enough. We can add fuel to the fire by sending some people to disrupt the logistics of this True Demon Sect, and then disguise it as the work of other demonic sects, causing them to fall into disarray."
"Heh heh, an excellent plan."
"I also believe this plan is feasible."
…
Chen Jiuyang, with his family, returned to the Han clan's ancestral land once more and sent his relatives into the Han clan's forbidden area.
Although the Green Bamboo Spirit Domain was good, it ultimately lacked ancient formations for their protection.
Although the Pure Yang Medical Immortal was a tribulation-passing Great Master, he excelled in the Way of Elixirs and Medicine, but not in formations.
The Han clan's forbidden area had great formations, so even if Chen Jiuyang was fighting outside, he did not need to worry about his relatives being ambushed.
A day later, Chen Jiuyang ascended the Myriad Clans Blood Throne in front of all the sect disciples to request a Sacred Artifact.
Then, he led several hundred people towards the True Wisdom Sect.
Halfway there.
"Rumble!!!"
Suddenly, hundreds, even thousands, of spell attacks rained down upon Chen Jiuyang.
A group of righteous cultivators blocked their path.
Chen Jiuyang: "..."
Have these righteous cultivators been kicked in the head? This is our internal affair within the demonic path, and you still want to interfere and come here to die?