Chapter 2869: Great War Begins

A blue orb flew up, revealing a huge pit in the ground filled with a pile of minced flesh.

A golden light flashed, and a miniature Nascent Soul emerged from the minced flesh, rapidly expanding as if preparing to self-destruct.

A man's loud shout rang out, and the miniature Nascent Soul, its face contorted in pain, quickly returned to its normal size.

A misty golden light descended from the sky, enveloping the miniature Nascent Soul, which then became motionless, as if trapped in an illusion.

Wang Changsheng flew over and seized the miniature Nascent Soul, then used a secret soul-searching technique, as ordinary methods would not have worked.

"It was indeed the Lizard Race causing trouble!"

Wang Changsheng's expression darkened. He took out a shimmering silver talisman, placed it on the Nascent Soul, and then stored it in a blue jade box.

The true name of the Xuanmoon Sect Master was Chen Le, and he possessed Lizard Race blood.

High-ranking members of the Lizard Race had been capturing low-level human cultivators from the Ten Thousand Volcano Range, taking them back to breed and produce offspring. These individuals were brainwashed from childhood to be loyal to the Lizard Race. Once they reached a certain level of cultivation, they were sent back among humans to gather intelligence and collect cultivation resources.

Chen Le was one such individual; the Lizard Race provided him with cultivation resources and trained him to the Integration Stage.

True Immortal Ice Toad was also a Lizard Race member and knew Chen Le. They conspired to befriend disciples of major human powers, using these connections to conceal their identities.

Chen Le's rescue of Long Tianheng was also part of the Lizard Race's plan; they merely wanted Long Tianheng's endorsement. Their actions against demonic cultists were solely a cover for their true identities.

The Lizard Race was extensively collecting the spirits of 'Five-Yin Females.' Chen Le had already delivered over fifty such spirits, and the Lizard Race was pressing him to accelerate his collection efforts.

If he managed to collect a large number of Five-Yin Female spirits, Chen Le would receive treasures to help him transcend his tribulation; otherwise, he would not have taken such risks.

Chen Le dispatched his subordinates to other locations to find Five-Yin Females, while he personally confronted Du Xueyao.

To Wang Changsheng's surprise, Chen Le had provided his subordinates with several special nether beasts, specifically trained to locate Five-Yin Females. These beasts would react whenever they approached a Five-Yin Female within a certain range.

These nether beasts were only Rank Five and not particularly powerful; their primary purpose was to locate Five-Yin Females. They were cultivated by the Lizard Race using secret methods, as not all nether beasts could detect them.

According to Chen Le, the Lizard Race was collecting Five-Yin Females to serve as formation eyes for a grand Ghost Path formation, though he was unaware of the specific array they intended to set up.

Many undercover agents, similar to True Immortal Ice Toad, were lurking within various forces, mostly in the affiliated cultivation families of Zhenhai Palace, Xuanqing Sect, Nine Flames Sect, and Divine Weapon Sect. However, Chen Le was unsure if there were any Lizard Race spies within the major powers themselves, such as Zhenhai Palace, Xuanqing Sect, or Divine Weapon Sect.

With these two Nascent Souls, Wang Changsheng could now report to the Xuanqing Sect.

From the minced flesh, Wang Changsheng recovered a golden storage ring containing five mid-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures, all Buddhist artifacts. It also held over a hundred million spirit stones, more than three hundred top-grade spirit stones, two Five-Yin Female spirits, thirteen types of Dharma Idol materials, two pieces of Silver Adamantine Crystal, numerous Rank Seven refining materials, and three Jade Soul Crystals.

Had Wang Changsheng not directly used the Soul-Shaking Gong and Spirit-Suppressing Roar divine abilities to swiftly destroy Chen Le's physical body, a fierce battle would certainly have ensued.

No wonder Chen Le was so devoted to the Lizard Race; they had indeed treated him well.

Wang Changsheng collected the formation flags and plates. This array was quite powerful and would be excellent for engaging enemies or hunting demon beasts.

After confirming he had left nothing behind, he departed the area and headed to the Xuanqing Sect to make his report.

In the council hall of the Sky Lizard Mountains, Yifeng and over a hundred clan elders were holding a meeting, their expressions grim.

The Fiery Flame Race and the Yaksha Race had launched a full-scale offensive, with the Lizard Race's affiliated tribes either surrendering or being wiped out. The racial war had officially begun, but the human race had not yet launched a major attack, seemingly observing from the sidelines.

"If they want war, then we'll give them war. We'll show them what we're capable of; if they wish to annihilate our Lizard Race, they too will suffer severe losses."

Yifeng ordered, his face filled with murderous intent.

"Yes, Patriarch."

The Lizard Race elders responded in unison, their expressions grim.

Soon after, the Lizard Race dispatched a large number of experts to the front lines to confront the Fiery Flame Race and the Yaksha Race.

Inside the council hall of the Xuanqing Sect.

Qin Yufeng and over a hundred Xuanqing Sect elders were holding a meeting, their expressions solemn.

"The Fiery Flame Race and the Yaksha Race have launched a full-scale offensive against the Lizard Race. By Uncle-Master Lin's command, we will also launch a full-scale attack on them. This is the conscription list; you are to personally deliver the notice and instruct them to send their experts to the front lines."

With a flick of Qin Yufeng's sleeve, over a hundred green jade slips flew out, landing before each elder.

"Sect Master Uncle, is it truly necessary to conscript so many individuals from the Wang family? That might be difficult!"

Sun Feng feigned a look of difficulty; he was responsible for delivering the message to the Wang family.

According to Qin Yufeng's plan, the Wang family was to provide one Integration Stage cultivator, thirty Void Refinement cultivators, and two hundred Deity Transformation cultivators.

"The Wang family has developed considerably over the years, and the strength of the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple is not to be underestimated; Junior Sister Yang witnessed it herself. If both members of the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple participate in the war, we can consider reducing the number of Void Refinement cultivators drafted."

Qin Yufeng explained that she wasn't singling out the Wang family; other major forces were also being asked to contribute more than half of their elites. This conflict was different from previous racial wars; it was a war of annihilation.

Otherwise, so many experts would not be conscripted.

"Understood, Sect Master Uncle-Master."

Sun Feng readily agreed, knowing that Qin Yufeng's words provided enough justification.

Qin Yufeng took a green magical plate from her robe and cast a spell into it, her brow furrowing slightly.

"All of you, go and relay the orders immediately. Nephew Sun, do not depart yet. True Immortal Taihao has arrived, and you will accompany me to the reception hall to meet him."

Qin Yufeng instructed.

"Yes, Sect Master," the elders replied.

The elders agreed and departed one after another.

Qin Yufeng led Sun Feng to the reception hall. Shortly after, Wang Changsheng entered, his expression grave.

"Madam Qin, I have an important matter to report."

Wang Changsheng looked at Sun Feng.

Sun Feng, understanding the hint, discreetly withdrew, leaving Qin Yufeng and Wang Changsheng alone.

Wang Changsheng retrieved two exquisite jade boxes and handed them to Qin Yufeng, then briefly explained the chain of events.

"The Lizard Race! Five-Yin Females! The Guo, Liao, and Xu families also reported this matter to me. The Guo family even captured a living individual, but that person knew little, merely following orders."

Qin Yufeng's expression was solemn.

Prior to this, several forces had reported similar incidents, but there was no concrete evidence linking them to the Lizard Race.

The intelligence reported by Wang Changsheng was crucial, as Chen Le knew of several Lizard Race spies lurking among humans, providing a perfect opportunity to eliminate them all at once.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, a racial war has broken out. The Fiery Flame Race and the Yaksha Race have launched a full-scale assault on the Lizard Race, and we are also preparing to intervene. We were originally going to conscript members from your Wang family, but given your significant contribution, your family will not be needed on the front lines for now. However, be prepared to join the battle at any time, as this is a war of annihilation, not a minor skirmish."

Qin Yufeng stated gravely.

With the evidence provided by Wang Changsheng, she found it difficult to justify conscripting so many experts from the Wang family. She could only postpone the conscription, otherwise, it would be hard to convince the public.