The Royal Alliance decided to adopt a different strategy. Instead of sending Nascent Soul cultivators to protect the cities, they focused on gathering intelligence about the mysterious attacker and the Sky Soaring Sect's movements. They hoped that by understanding the enemy better, they could devise a more effective plan to counter their attacks.
Meanwhile, the citizens of Yin country were growing increasingly restless and dissatisfied with the Royal Alliance's inability to protect them. The once prosperous nation was now crumbling under the weight of fear, and the people were beginning to lose faith in their leaders. Some individuals even began to secretly support the Sky Soaring Sect, hoping that they would be able to bring an end to the chaos and restore peace to the country.
In the midst of the ongoing turmoil and uncertainty, another secret meeting convened in the hidden abode of the royal patriarch, located deep within the palace grounds. Inside the dimly lit hall, six individuals sat with somber expressions on their faces, each a formidable figure in their own right, wielding considerable power and influence.
The gathering included the royal patriarch, the emperor of Yin Country, the patriarch of the Yang family, and the sect master of the Starfall Sect. They were accompanied by the sect masters of the Frost Peak and Divine Wind sects, whose territories had been the primary targets of the relentless onslaught. Their sects' proximity to the Sky Soaring Sect made them particularly vulnerable, as they were the closest of all the families to the enemy.
Breaking the silence, the sect master of the Frost Peak Sect voiced the collective concern: "This cannot go on. If this continues, all our cities will be robbed and left defenseless, devoid of lords or guards." As the others nodded in agreement, the weight of their predicament seemed to hang even heavier in the air.
The sect master of the Divine Wind Sect chimed in, stating, "The Sky Soaring Sect is too powerful for us to handle. Unless the royal patriarch or Starfall Sect's Earth Immortal takes action, we will lose all the cities."
All eyes turned toward the royal patriarch, who remained silent before shifting to the sect master of the Starfall Sect.
After a moment, the Starfall Sect's sect master spoke up, "It is true we underestimated them, but do not worry. We have engaged the services of a high-level diviner from Xuan Country. He has foreseen which cities will be attacked in the future, allowing us to station nascent souls there to ambush the assailants. Admittedly, they turned out to be stronger than our nascent souls, but this time, one of our sect's ancestors—an Earth Immortal—will safeguard the next city as divined by the Xuan Country seer. We will be prepared this time. "
The members of the meeting exchanged glances, feeling a mix of hope and apprehension. The fact that an Earth Immortal would take part in the upcoming battle was a significant boost to their confidence, but the situation remained dire.
The emperor of Yin country nodded solemnly, "We must protect our people and our lands. We cannot afford to lose more cities and resources to the Sky Soaring Sect."
The others agreed with the emperor's sentiment, and their determination to protect their country and people grew stronger.
Patriarch Yang clenched his fists, "We have lost too many of our family members and loyal followers in this conflict. We must end this soon and make the Sky Soaring Sect pay for their atrocities."
The others shared his desire for retribution and the hope that the upcoming battle would bring an end to the suffering they had endured.
The atmosphere in the abode was tense, with each person present feeling the weight of their responsibilities and the lives at stake. They knew that the upcoming battle would be crucial in determining the outcome of this war between the sects and families.
The sect master of Frost Peak spoke again, "We must also consider the possibility of their sect having some hidden elders and Jedi family participating in the battle. Their strength is unknown, but we must be prepared for the worst." The sect master of Divine Wind nodded, "Agreed. We must not underestimate Sky Soaring Sect. We should be prepared for any surprises they may have in store for us."
The royal patriarch finally spoke, his voice grave and filled with wisdom, "Indeed, we must be cautious. But we must also be decisive. We cannot allow fear to dictate our actions."
The emperor added, "We should also make sure our defenses are well-prepared in case of any unexpected counterattacks. We must not give the Sky Soaring Sect any chance to infiltrate our core territories."
The sect master of Starfall sect reassured everyone, "Our diviner has been working tirelessly to gather as much information as possible. We will have a better understanding of their movements and plans, which will aid us in the upcoming battle. Also, the other two Earth Immortal ancestors of our Starfall sect will be taking action personally. Even if the Sky Soaring Sect is protected by an array, that doesn't mean their allies are too."
The meeting continued, with each person contributing their thoughts and strategies for the crucial battle that lay ahead. There was a sense of unity and determination among them as they resolved to defend their land, their people, and their honor.
As the meeting concluded, the royal patriarch stood up, his gaze sweeping across the room, "This war has brought great suffering to our country, but we will not allow it to continue any longer. Together, we will stand strong and reclaim what belongs to us."
With that, the six of them dispersed, returning to their respective sects and families to prepare for the upcoming battle. The tension in the air was palpable, as everyone knew that the fate of Yin country rested on their shoulders.
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