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The report from Yang Xiao regarding the intelligence coming from Western Chu darkened the expressions of everyone in the Ming Sect.
The relationship between the Western Regions and Western Chu has been more of a generational enmity than a neighborly coexistence. The Western Chu Royal Family has never concealed its desire to spy on the Western Regions, while the martial artists of the Western Regions are constantly seeking to reclaim their honor.
The Western Regions are vast, and the tribes hiding in the southern jungles are actually the weakest. They are just beginning to develop from a primitive civilization that relies on slash-and-burn agriculture, mostly surviving by foraging and hunting. When faced with drastic weather changes or poor harvests leading to famine, their only option for survival is to invade the Western Regions, sacrificing lives to secure a chance at survival.
However, this can only be considered a minor nuisance; it is not a serious threat. In the past, several second-rate forces from the Western Regions have united to drive these tribes into retreat. Over time, even the most primitive tribes have come to understand that unless they are completely out of options and desperate, recklessly invading the Western Regions would only lead to their own demise.
Although the martial arts community in the Western Regions is mixed in quality, there are still sects that maintain certain principles. Generally speaking, they aim to drive away these tribes rather than annihilate them completely. For instance, some kind-hearted monks from sects like Vajra Sect even secretly provide food for pregnant women and young children among the tribes.
To the northwest of the Western Regions lies an endless expanse of ice fields, where the harshness surpasses that of the Western Regions. It is sparsely populated and lacks abundant resources, historically occupied by the semi-first-rate force known as Snowy City. Without sufficient incentives, Jiang Han has little interest in that barren land, especially since it would require competing with Snowy City, where the costs would far outweigh any potential gains.
To the southwest lies Jiang Kingdom, rumored to be descended from an ancient kingdom and inheriting part of its legacy. Despite being a small territory, it has been managed quite well. However, a thousand miles west of Jiang Kingdom is the territory of Persian Sect. To avoid direct confrontation with Persian Sect, Jiang Han decided to abandon Jiang Kingdom and instead target the stronger force of Western Chu.
It is often said that one should pick soft persimmons to squeeze; however, this time Jiang Han intends to squeeze this harder persimmon known as Western Chu! After all, Western Chu is like a sick tiger brimming with fat.
Jiang Han glanced at these high-ranking members of Manichaeism and smiled as he said, "Everyone need not be overly anxious."
"The overall strength of the Western Chu Royal Family is indeed significantly stronger than our Manichaeism, but their enemies are also more terrifying than ours!"
In the past, Manichaeism was confined to a corner of the Western Regions, with hardly any enemies. The greatest friction came from the local powers in the Western Regions, which either perished in history or trembled under the might of Manichaeism.
The reason why the Central Plains' Six Major Sects besieged Manichaeism was not due to deep-seated hatred. Absolutely not. It was merely driven by interests.
Previously, Manichaeism occupied a vast territory in the Western Regions, yet its strength was severely lacking, inevitably attracting the greedy gaze of wolves.
"The leader is right," Yin Tianzheng said loudly. "Our Holy Church did not choose to recklessly attack Xiliang Prefecture but instead adopted a steady and cautious strategy, putting significant pressure on Western Chu.
Everyone knows that now Western Chu faces not only pressure from our Manichaeism but also from both Da Zhou and Great Qi simultaneously. Whether it is Da Zhou or any faction within Great Qi, Western Chu must exert all its efforts to barely withstand them."
The overall strength of Western Chu is actually not weak, but the power of the Western Chu Royal Family is not equivalent to that of the martial arts community in Western Chu.
Whether it is the Moon Worship Sect, the leader of the demonic sect, or the Dragon Tiger Mountain Tianshi Mansion, both are filled with experts and are not much weaker than the Western Chu Royal Family. They cannot be easily commanded by the Royal Family; if mishandled, a betrayal from these two giants could spell disaster for the Western Chu Royal Family.
At the same time, there are many issues within Western Chu itself. Although the foundation of the Western Chu Royal Family still has some strength, it is gradually declining with each generation as older figures fade away.
Moreover, in recent years, internal strife within the Western Chu Royal Family has been incessant, with military factions acting independently while hidden masters within the Royal Family isolate themselves from worldly matters. The overall situation in Western Chu has been deteriorating continuously.
If the strength of the Western Chu Royal Family were still as formidable as during its peak, they would have long since suppressed Manichaeism and would not have needed to keep escalating tensions in Xiliang Prefecture, allowing Jiang Han to repeatedly test their limits.
"There's no need to think too much; we should just act boldly!" Wei Yixiao chuckled ominously.
The actions of Manichaeism are undoubtedly the result of various forces, including the Great Zhou and Great Qi, stirring things up. Manichaeism does not need to confront the entire Western Chu Royal Family directly; the Great Zhou and Great Qi have already restrained most of the Western Chu Royal Family's strength, leaving them nearly exhausted.
Yang Xiao blinked and then said, "I wonder if we can provoke the Great Zhou and Great Qi a bit more, to make their momentum even greater?"
"That is not possible," Yin Tianzheng replied decisively. "The Great Zhou and Great Qi are not fools. Regardless of whether our Holy Church can take Xiliang Prefecture, the enmity between Western Chu and our Manichaeism will only deepen, and it cannot be resolved in a short time. If we provoke the Great Zhou and Great Qi too much, our Holy Church is far from being qualified to contend with them."
"Eagle King is still prudent," Baghdad Zen Master said with a gleam in his eyes. He chanted "Amitabha" softly, nodded, and did not speak further.
Yang Xiao wanted to say something else but noticed Jiang Han at the head shaking his head at him. He was momentarily taken aback and then suppressed his riskier suggestions.
"Report! News from Listening Wind Pavilion!" A disciple of the Ming Sect rushed in, handing a piece of cloth to Jiang Han.
Jiang Han glanced at it with little interest, waved the cloth towards the rather displeased higher-ups of Manichaeism, and scoffed, "Everyone take a look; the Western Chu Royal Family has indeed declined, resorting to these bluffing tricks!"
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