Divine Wind roared as the battle flags fluttered.
Although their numbers were far fewer than when the Army was mobilized, the terrifying might they exuded was such that no one in the divine realm dared to confront them head-on.
At this moment, the most powerful forces of the divine realm, the Four Major Sects, had gathered their top experts here.
The leader of the Holy Divine Sect, Heaven's Binding, brother of Pangu the Giant God, Master of the Wanderer Sect, Victory Over Heaven, Xuanmen's Sect Leader True Navigator, and the leader of the Evil Extermination Sect, North Heaven.
These four individuals, each capable of shaking an entire region with just their names, had assembled here. Even if Giant Spirit God and Brahma Demon King appeared together, they would not fare well against them.
Around them, Infinite Lotus blossomed, enveloping all four.
It wasn't that the Four Great Sect Leaders enjoyed flaunting their identities and might; rather, their combined Spiritual Essence was enough to create significant disturbances in a certain area. This lotus was a means of self-control for them.
It should be noted that each of these four possessed the ability to overturn mountains and seas with a mere wave of their hand!
"Three gentlemen, I didn't expect the Extraordinary Treasure to emerge ahead of schedule. It seems we cannot avoid letting the Demon Clan get a head start," said Xuanmen Sect Leader Zhenhang, gazing at the beams of golden light shooting into the sky in the distance, letting out a long sigh.
North Heaven snorted coldly, as if he had struck thunder in the heavens. " True Navigator, you are becoming increasingly sentimental. Is this a common flaw among you cultivators? Not to mention that various opportunities are needed for the emergence of the Extraordinary Treasure. Even if it falls into their hands first, so what? As long as they have not fully utilized it, our combined strength can certainly force them to regurgitate what they have swallowed!"
"I am not as optimistic as you are." On the surface, the Four Major Sects were united as one family to ensure stability and development against external threats like the Demon Clan and Giant Clan. However, in reality, internal strife among the Four Major Sects was ongoing at all times.
As leaders of the divine race, they naturally had to set an example for those below them and could not engage in open conflict. Yet they often sought to overshadow one another in opinions and directions to become an unspoken yet effective Leader among them. This would greatly benefit their own faction's expansion.
Currently, among the Four Major Sects, the Holy Divine Gate is the most powerful.
On the surface, the Holy Divine Gate seems unremarkable, supported mainly by Heaven's Binding, and no one else has the qualifications to challenge their sect leader. However, it is important to note that the Fire God Zhu Rong and Water God Gonggong, who hold a transcendent status among the divine beings, despite their differences, were both once trusted subordinates of Pangu the Giant God. Naturally, they have a deep emotional connection to the Holy Divine Gate. Although they do not directly contribute to the fighting strength of the Holy Divine Gate, anyone wishing to oppose them must take into account the power of these two figures. Meanwhile, Xuanmen stands as a formidable force on the Southern Continent Plain, capable of contending with the Holy Divine Gate. They are particularly powerful due to their low-profile approach, making them one of the most mysterious sects among the Four Major Sects. For many years, even the Holy Divine Gate has not dared to target them.
As for the Evil Extermination Sect, there is no need for further explanation. As the frontline fighters against various enemies, they suffer losses among their elite disciples each year but simultaneously forge more skilled warriors. Coupled with their contributions to the divine beings, they hold significant appeal for young recruits. In this regard, neither the Holy Divine Gate nor Xuanmen can compare with them.
The weakest among the Four Major Sects is undoubtedly the Game God Sect. However, they have developed within the Northern Qian Mountain Range and possess considerable practical combat experience; their disciples are not lacking in skill. They simply do not produce heroes as frequently as the Evil Extermination Sect. Additionally, their current sect leader, Victory Over Heaven, is an extraordinary genius among divine beings and is certainly on par with the leaders of the other three sects in terms of strength. Thus, over the years, they have managed to maintain a basic level of influence.
"To put it bluntly, it's still you few who are holding back. If we were to abandon these so-called elite disciples behind us now, we could reach the foot of that mountain in an instant. Hmph! How could Brahma possibly arrive before us?" North Heaven was quite dissatisfied with their indecisiveness. As the highest commander on the frontline for an extended period, his combat style has always been swift and decisive! While his subordinates can sometimes play a crucial role—such as forming defensive lines or clearing battlefields—there are times when they simply become a hindrance!
"That can't be said either; who knows if they will use our mindset to set traps ahead? Besides, we have already sent our most elite elders here; our current speed won't be slow," True Navigator exclaimed in surprise upon hearing North Heaven's intention to leave all his subordinates behind.
In fact, North Heaven's criticism was somewhat excessive. The experts behind them were all Ancient Deity level. In North Heaven's eyes, their strength might seem inadequate; however, if five to ten of them teamed up, they would be more than capable of battling any sect leader. If a direct confrontation with the Demon Clan were to occur, their power should not be underestimated!
"Wait a minute; what is that?" At that moment, Heaven's Binding suddenly turned around and saw thick black smoke rising from their camp direction. From there came a strong Spiritual Energy Fluctuation that even made these experts feel alarmed!
"It seems our camp has come under attack!" Upon seeing this, Victory Over Heaven's expression turned grim. "It appears these Demon Clan members have grasped our location and are coming at us without fear of resistance; either they sent some cannon fodder to slow us down or they're launching a counterattack just after we've left! What should we do now?"
"These shameless Demon Clan members! This time I am definitely going to press forward; if I encounter that Brahma Demon King, I'll take his head! After all, my Evil Extermination Sect does not breed cowards; if you want to retreat, feel free!" North Zhen Shan quickly grasped his intent and was the first to express his stance.
"In that case, I have an idea," True Navigator said slowly. "With our strength, facing Brahma Demon King poses no issue; however, it seems excessive for all Four Great Sect Leaders to go out together like this. It would be better to send one sect leader back with some warriors to check things out. We cannot allow them to sneak attack our main camp. If we suffer heavy losses, even if we seize such Extraordinary Treasure, it may not outweigh what we lose!"
"Uh...," everyone internally agreed with True Navigator's opinion but faced with this critical moment, determining who would return was crucial!
They knew that this time they had a rare opportunity to concentrate all their strength, hoping to directly defeat the Demon Clan once again, making it so they would not recover for over a thousand years. In such a large-scale operation, even the Four Great Sect Leaders were trying their best to earn points for their Sect on the front lines, as this was also a means to attract talented young individuals in the future.
If they were to return directly to guard the main camp now, it would naturally be an important contribution, but who would know about such contributions?
The ordinary warriors would only feel that their Sect was not being valued or was being marginalized.
"Everyone, the situation is critical! Every moment of hesitation means that our disciples are being attacked from behind, and there are disciples sacrificing themselves at any moment! Do you not have even this little bit of responsibility?"
The words of the True Navigator offended all three of them.
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