CHAPTER 840: MOVED

Dali Dynasty seemed invincible and domineering,

Dali Dynasty seemed invincible and domineering, but life in recent years hasn't been as good as imagined.

After all, Purple Yang Holy Sect is a Holy Land Sect, revered by countless cultivation forces, and they follow its every command.

While Purple Yang Holy Sect hasn't directly acted, they have been pushing behind the scenes, mobilizing many cultivation forces to exert pressure on Dali Dynasty from various directions.

In order to guard against the real threat, Purple Yang Holy Sect, Dali Dynasty has been holding back and hasn't fully deployed all its strength.

Defending against powerful enemies from all directions has been extremely difficult and taxing.

The reason Zhang Wei took the initiative to cease hostilities with Jiuqu League was not as noble as he claimed, for the sake of Human Clan's interests. Instead, he had his own considerations and was left with no choice.

After withdrawing from the contact with Yellow Lotus Sacred Mountain, a significant portion of the North Sweeping Grand Army was secretly sent to support other directions.

At that time, if Jade Sword True Monarch had decided to mobilize the cultivators of Jiuqu League and allied with the reinforcements from Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle, they could have launched a massive counterattack.

Dali Dynasty's North Sweeping Grand Army might have suffered a major defeat or even been driven out from the south by Jiuqu League.

Unfortunately, the overwhelming strength of Dali Dynasty impressed the major cultivation forces, leaving them with no intention to retaliate.

Jade Sword True Monarch's concessions to the various cultivation forces of Jiuqu League meant that Jade Sword Sect completely lost the opportunity to subdue the southern part of Jiuqu League.

Of course, Zhang Wei's decision was also based on his understanding of the enemy's mindset; he knew that the enemy's morale had been shattered in the previous battles.

Jiuqu League is an alliance formed by many cultivation forces, and Jade Sword Sect is just the leader of this alliance.

If Jade Sword Sect were strong enough to lead everyone to continuous victories, they would have enough prestige to command others.

However, facing Dali Dynasty's North Sweeping Grand Army, Jade Sword Sect clearly couldn't hold on any longer, leading to dissension and alienation among the forces.

Now, Dali Dynasty's North Sweeping Grand Army has significantly weakened. It's not an entirely empty shell, but it is much less formidable.

Although Zhang Wei knew that Jiuqu League was unlikely to launch a counterattack at this time, he still sent Wen Dong True Monarch to secretly contact the major cultivation forces of Jiuqu League.

Zhang Wei completely changed the previous policies of Dali Dynasty and offered generous conditions to woo those cultivation forces that had already become disloyal.

Wen Dong True Monarch, as the executor, felt that Zhang Wei was too indulgent towards those cultivation forces of Jiuqu League.

However, since Prince Xia Houfeng returned to Dali Dynasty to recuperate, Zhang Wei's position in the North Sweeping Grand Army was absolute, leaving no room for opposition from Wen Dong True Monarch. ℝÀℕỐ𐌱Ěs

Taiyi Sect's past behavior couldn't deceive discerning eyes.

Hiding in the Endless Sea of Sand and deliberately preserving their strength, such actions couldn't be considered loyal to Jade Sword Sect.

Wen Dong True Monarch had dealt with Meng Zhang before and knew this cunning guy had long wanted to leave himself a way out.

So, he found an opportunity and directly approached Meng Zhang.

Meng Zhang's reaction was not unexpected to him.

With an unpleasant past between them, Meng Zhang wouldn't believe Wen Dong True Monarch's empty words so easily.

This was just the first contact, laying the groundwork.

Wen Dong True Monarch still had many methods to employ.

He believed that sooner or later, he would win Taiyi Sect over and make them stand on the side of Dali Dynasty.Wen Dong True Monarch truly came with sincerity, and there was nothing to pick on in both his attitude and speech.

Having served Dali Dynasty for many years, Wen Dong True Monarch had learned to conceal his true thoughts and obeyed orders from above.

To accomplish the mission, he could endure some grievances without it being a big deal.

Wen Dong True Monarch chatted incessantly for a while, and everything that needed to be said had been said.

Meng Zhang remained silent and offered no response.

Without dwelling on it, Wen Dong True Monarch politely bid farewell to Meng Zhang, stating that he would visit again in the future.

In Wen Dong True Monarch's eyes, Meng Zhang's willingness to listen to him meant that he was already interested.

Otherwise, if Meng Zhang hadn't let him finish speaking, he would have driven him away immediately.

Meng Zhang was not opposed to joining Dali Dynasty, and he seemed quite satisfied with the conditions offered.

However, due to some concerns, he didn't immediately agree.

Wen Dong True Monarch wasn't in a hurry; he had plenty of time to persuade Meng Zhang.

This infiltration of Jiuqu League wasn't solely targeted at Taiyi Sect; there were other targets easier to win over.

Wen Dong True Monarch and his assistant would gradually approach these targets and covertly persuade them to defect.

With Dali Dynasty's North Sweeping Grand Army holding the momentum of great victories, as long as they didn't go too far and offered slightly favorable conditions, they could secretly win over many cultivation forces.

Although Zhang Wei publicly declared a truce with Jiuqu League, he was secretly subverting them from within.

Behind Jiuqu League stood the backing of Purple Yang Holy Sect, but Purple Yang Holy Sect was far away, whereas Dali Dynasty's formidable army was right in front of them.

Most people had not personally witnessed the strength of a Holy Land Sect, but they had experienced and witnessed Dali Dynasty's power firsthand.

Meng Zhang was truly tempted to join Dali Dynasty.

Although Taiyi Sect suffered heavy losses in the battles against Dali Dynasty's forces at Yellow Lotus Sacred Mountain, as Wen Dong True Monarch said, each was pursuing their own interests.

There shouldn't be an inextricable enmity between Taiyi Sect and Dali Dynasty.

Meng Zhang accepted this perspective and even began making further arrangements.

Currently, Dali Dynasty held great power, so Taiyi Sect could consider aligning with them first.

If, in the future, Purple Yang Holy Sect attacked and Dali Dynasty couldn't resist, Taiyi Sect could betray Dali Dynasty and turn to Purple Yang Holy Sect.

In the Cultivation World, there was no such thing as unwavering loyalty.

Betrayals were common occurrences in the Cultivation World.

Of course, cautious Meng Zhang didn't rush to make a decision but chose to observe for a while.

Even if he really joined Dali Dynasty, he wouldn't become a conspicuous figure.

When Wen Dong True Monarch came, Jin Li True Monarch was also present.

Although Meng Zhang knew that Jin Li True Monarch wasn't someone who talked too much or would betray Taiyi Sect, he still gave her a careful warning.

Meng Zhang informed Jin Li True Monarch about the current situation in Jiuqu League and the various problems Taiyi Sect was facing.

Wen Dong True Monarch's visit was an extremely confidential matter and must not be leaked.

Although Jin Li True Monarch had held a high position in Jiuqu League in the past, she didn't have deep attachments to it.

If Jiuqu League fell, she wouldn't feel much regret.

Being loyal to Jade Sword Sect and being driven by them was not something she could accept.

Regarding joining Dali Dynasty, as long as the conditions were suitable, she had no objections.

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