Chapter 892: Attacking Huangfeng Gate

Over the years, the Wang family had worked hard to build good relationships with other powers. Now that the Cloud Sea Sect and Black Flame Palace had joined forces, the Wang family had a perfect excuse to ally with other factions to deal with the Cloud Sea Sect.

Considering that Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were in secluded cultivation, and Wang Qingshan remained in the Coral Sea, the Wang family's strongest combatant was Wang Qingling. This conflict would primarily be led by Foundation Establishment cultivators; Core Formation cultivators only needed to make an appearance as a deterrent. Escalating the situation would not benefit anyone.

After half a day of discussion, they reached a consensus: First, cooperate with other forces to attack the Cloud Sea Sect, expanding their influence and increasing their sources of income. Second, absorb smaller families and recruit rogue cultivators to boost their population of cultivators, preparing for a major war. Third, extensively procure various strategic materials, especially array-forming materials and elixirs. Fourth, strengthen the training of clan members to cultivate more Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Wang Tianbei and Wang Qiuyan were already capable of refining Foundation Establishment Elixirs. Although Wang Qingqi was in secluded cultivation, tempering his magical power, it did not hinder the family's efforts to cultivate Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"In the initial stages, I will consolidate our forces. You should gather as many strategic resources as possible. I will send people to seek assistance from other powers to make the act convincing."

Wang Qingjing's expression was solemn. This war would undoubtedly result in significant casualties for the Wang family's cultivators.

"I will also send people to seek help from other forces, aiming to unite as many as possible against the Cloud Sea Sect."

Early the next morning, a team of Wang family cultivators departed Silver Serpent Island. Some went to request aid from other powers, while others headed to the market to extensively purchase strategic materials. Simultaneously, the Wang family's Pill Hall, Artifact Hall, and Talisman Hall expanded their personnel, vigorously refining elixirs, talismans, magical artifacts, and puppet beasts in preparation for the upcoming war.

Coral Sea, Spirit Turtle Market.

Inside the Grand Unity Palace, over twenty Core Formation cultivators gathered. Wang Mingren and Wang Qingshan were among them, displaying various expressions. Wang Mingren and Wang Qingshan appeared as usual, having already learned that the Coral Sea was on the verge of chaos. Wang Mingren even wished for widespread disorder in the Coral Sea.

The other Core Formation cultivators were not as well-informed. They were somewhat curious as to why the sect had suddenly summoned so many Core Formation cultivators. Was the sect planning a major operation?

Not long after, a rosy-faced old man in a green robe and a blue-dressed young woman in her thirties entered.

"Disciples pay respects to Senior Uncle Liu and Senior Aunt Yang," the cultivators said in unison, each displaying exceptional reverence.

The green-robed elder nodded and spoke with a grave expression: "I presume you have all heard that some time ago, Yellow Dragon Island colluded with rogue cultivators to murder several elders of our sect. When I went to demand an explanation, True Monarch Yellow Dragon flatly denied it—this is truly too much. We have already allied with the Cold Flame Sect to jointly attack Yellow Dragon Island. You are responsible for assaulting Yellow Dragon Island's subordinate forces. Success is the only option; failure is not permitted."

"Yes, those who offend Grand Unity shall be punished, no matter how far," Wang Mingren and the others said in unison.

Cultivators who had reached the Core Formation stage were naturally not fools. During this period, the main headquarters had dispatched a large number of personnel, followed by Yellow Dragon Island's supposed collusion with rogue cultivators to murder Grand Unity Immortal Sect elders. It was obvious that the Grand Unity Immortal Sect had orchestrated this. It was likely that even the Grand Unity Immortal Sect's Nascent Soul cultivators did not negotiate with True Monarch Yellow Dragon, but directly took action.

Yellow Dragon Island still held some influence in the Coral Sea, but it was not qualified to contend with the Grand Unity Immortal Sect. If not for the obstruction of the Ten Great Sects of the South Sea, the Grand Unity Immortal Sect would have long since taken control of the entire Coral Sea.

While they understood the situation, this was an opportunity to achieve glory and establish themselves, and no one was willing to give it up.

The green-robed elder issued orders to the disciples: Wang Mingren, Wang Qingshan, Chen Yang, and Lu Yuhuan were tasked with attacking the Yellow Maple Sect. Wang Mingren was appointed captain, fully responsible for the offensive. The Yellow Maple Sect outwardly had four Core Formation cultivators and over a thousand disciples. In addition to the four, three hundred low-level disciples would accompany them.

Nascent Soul cultivators were responsible for assigning tasks, while Core Formation cultivators handled the specific attack plans.

To prevent any leaks, the Spirit Turtle Market closed its teleportation arrays for several days before the operation began, allowing entry but no exit.

Wang Mingren and the three others, accompanied by three hundred disciples, departed the Spirit Turtle Market.

Wang Mingren held a topographical map showing the distribution of the Yellow Maple Sect's forces.

The Yellow Maple Sect controlled thirty-one islands, with its main headquarters on Yellow Maple Island. The Yellow Maple Sect was unaware that the Grand Unity Immortal Sect was about to move against them, as the Grand Unity Immortal Sect had planted secret agents within the Yellow Maple Sect.

"Senior Brother Chen, you and Qingshan will take a team of cultivators disguised as Yellow Dragon Island cultivators. Our insider will lead you in, and then you will suddenly strike to eliminate the Yellow Maple Sect's Core Formation cultivators. Sister Lu and I will be outside to support you. We will coordinate from inside and out. As long as you manage to kill one or two Core Formation cultivators when you make your move, we will have no problem wiping out the Yellow Maple Sect. After taking down the Yellow Maple Sect, we will send our disciples to take over its subordinate forces. Those who comply will prosper, and those who resist will perish. What do you think?"

Chen Yang and Wang Qingshan were both sword cultivators. If they struck suddenly, the Yellow Maple Sect's Core Formation cultivators might not be able to withstand them.

"No problem. With Fellow Daoist Wang and I working together, we should be able to eliminate one Core Formation cultivator. As we make our move, we will send you a signal, and you can seize the opportune moment to charge in."

Chen Yang nodded in agreement. While there was indeed danger for him and Wang Qingshan entering the Yellow Maple Sect, if they succeeded in destroying it, they would receive the highest merit.

"Husband, don't be careless. Sword cultivators are not invincible. The Yellow Maple Sect's Yellow Sand Great Art is quite renowned for its defense. It would be better if you two were more cautious."

Lu Yuhuan admonished them with some apprehension.

Wang Qingshan nodded and said, "Madam Chen is right; we will be careful."

He and Chen Yang discussed the details of the operation, with Lu Yuhuan and Wang Mingren providing additional input.

The Yellow Maple Sect had been established for over seven hundred years. Ye An was the most cultivated immortal in the Yellow Maple Sect, at the sixth layer of Core Formation. The Yellow Maple Sect had a total of seven Core Formation cultivators; four were openly known, two were traveling abroad, and currently five Core Formation cultivators were on Yellow Maple Island.

Over the years, Yellow Dragon Island and the Cold Flame Sect had been embroiled in continuous disputes, with their subordinate forces constantly attacking each other. The Yellow Maple Sect had endured over a dozen major battles, and far from weakening, its strength had actually grown, which naturally indicated unique aspects.

In the past two years, numerous unfamiliar faces had appeared in the Coral Sea. After screening by the Yellow Maple Sect's Intelligence Hall, it was determined that most of these cultivators were from the Eastern Barrens, with many being disciples of the Grand Unity Immortal Sect.

The Grand Unity Immortal Sect had always adhered to a strategy of peaceful coexistence and prosperity. Their sudden large-scale deployment of personnel indicated that something significant was afoot. Ye An, sensing an impending war, instructed his disciples to appear relaxed on the outside while maintaining strict internal vigilance. This order had been in effect for two years without incident, leading to dissatisfaction among some disciples.

Ye An, however, paid no mind to their dissatisfaction. The Yellow Maple Sect had survived numerous major battles precisely because of his caution.

One day, a sound transmission talisman flew in.

Ye An crushed the talisman. It transformed into a ball of crimson fire, and a somewhat heavy male voice suddenly rang out: "Senior Brother Ye, Yellow Dragon Island has sent two Core Formation cultivators. They claim to bear True Monarch Yellow Dragon's orders. Should we let them in?"