"Absolutely true!" Gong Yang nodded heavily, his expression full of certainty.

Recalling the moment he first heard the news, he was so shocked that it took him a long while to regain his composure.

"Now that Hu Country's cultivators have retreated, it seems unlikely that there will be any more war between the two countries in the short term."

Duan Shuang spoke timely, her tone unconsciously revealing a sense of relief.

Although they at Purple Bamboo Mountain were not directly drawn into the war, the impact of the conflict between the two countries was significant, adding considerable pressure to them.

After all, if Luoyun Sect were defeated, the entire Yue Country would fall under the control of Hu Country.

Needless to say, at that time, Hu Country would definitely plunder and exploit Yue Country's cultivators to satisfy their own country's needs.

Though Luoyun Sect often wielded power to suppress others within Yue Country, showing no mercy to various loose cultivators and other smaller forces, not taking them seriously at all.

Yet Luoyun Sect at least based its development in Yue Country, and for its long-term interests, wouldn't excessively oppress various forces unless absolutely necessary, to avoid cutting off their source.

Hu Country, however, has no such concerns, and once Yue Country is conquered, their days would undoubtedly become difficult.

"Indeed!"

Xu Ping couldn't help but express, "Yue Country is finally going to return to peace!"

For someone like him who seeks stability and the pursuit of cultivation, having a safe and stable environment for practice is certainly the best.

"Return to peace?"

Gong Yang paused slightly, his tone becoming meaningful, saying slowly, "I fear it's not that simple. Fellow Daoist Xu, have you perhaps forgotten about Shuize Sect?"

"Of course I haven't forgotten."

Xu Ping's expression remained calm, pondered briefly and continued, "But now that Hu Country's cultivators have withdrawn, Shuize Sect alone probably won't stir much trouble, besides, they're surrounded by evil forces and can't move at all!"

"Under the current circumstances, Shuize Sect naturally cannot cause much trouble."

Gong Yang's expression was somewhat peculiar, his gaze showing a complex reflection, "But... the one to stir trouble this time is indeed Luoyun Sect!"

"Luoyun Sect?"

Xu Ping was slightly startled, thoughts spun in his mind and he instantly understood Gong Yang's meaning, blurting out, "Luoyun Sect is preparing to eradicate Shuize Sect completely?"

Originally, Shuize Sect was much weaker than Luoyun Sect, relying solely on the power of arrays to barely protect themselves.

Confront Luoyun Sect head-on and it would undoubtedly be like attacking a stone with an egg, without any chance of victory.

At the time, Luoyun Sect's old ancestor Yun Chengzi, due to having little remaining lifespan and the threat of Hu Country looming, constantly endangered the security of Luoyun Sect, naturally dared not to easily expend his Primordial Qi and lifespan to completely eradicate Shuize Sect.

But now the situation is entirely different, Luoyun Sect's Sect Leader Jiang Jingxing successfully broke through to Nascent Soul Realm, lifespan greatly extended, with enough confidence and time.

He can fully adopt a strategy of attrition, slowly wearing down Shuize Sect's Mountain Protection Array.

Once that Fourth Rank array is breached, Shuize Sect would be like fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others.

"Exactly."

Gong Yang firmly nodded, "Luoyun Sect has officially issued a campaign order against Shuize Sect."

"However, because Jiang Jingxing has just broken through to Nascent Soul Realm, his cultivation hasn't fully stabilized yet, so it will be at least two to three years before Luoyun Sect actually takes action against Shuize Sect."

"Moreover, the target of Luoyun Sect's campaign this time is not only Shuize Sect." Gong Yang spoke with an increasingly serious expression, "It also includes some forces that secretly sided with Shuize Sect."

"Fellow Daoist Xu, take a look!" Gong Yang said as he gently flipped his hand, a jade slip appeared in his palm.

Xu Ping took the jade slip and sent his Divine Sense into it for inspection, frowning slightly.

Unexpectedly, the list of forces that secretly sided with Shuize Sect was quite long, and among them, the name "the Song family" was exceptionally prominent.

'The Song family?'

Xu Ping murmured in his heart, a somewhat odd expression appearing on his face.

Why had he not even taken action yet, but the Song family seemed hell-bent on ruining themselves?

Thinking about it carefully, it was understandable.

Given the circumstances at the time, everyone thought Luoyun Sect was finished.

It was just unexpected that Luoyun Sect would manage to overturn the situation in such a desperate state.

"Now Luoyun Sect has already issued orders to various forces in Yue Country." Duan Shuang added from the side, her voice pleasant,

"Every force must send people to unite and eradicate the claws of Shuize Sect, otherwise, they'll also be considered as Shuize Sect's claws."

"But it's not exactly free labor." Duan Shuang raised her eyebrows slightly, a glimmer of light flashing in her eyes,

If they manage to wipe out the forces allied with Shuize Sect, the treasures and resources among them will be Luoyun Sect's, whoever grabs it counts as theirs."

"Oh?"

Xu Ping heard this, his eyes narrowed, and thought that with this condition, the whole Yue Country will probably be in chaos for a while.

"Then, certainly our Purple Bamboo Mountain will also have to participate in the campaign."

Xu Ping looked at Duan Shuang and Gong Yang, asking, "Do you know whether Luoyun Sect's requirement is for full participation, or just a part of people to go?"

"Based on the content of Luoyun Sect's campaign order, it appears that as long as some people go, it's sufficient." Duan Shuang pondered for a moment before providing the answer.

"I see."

Xu Ping understood, paused for a moment, and then asked, "Do you, fellow Daoists, have plans to participate in this campaign?"

"I intend to join." Duan Shuang nodded without hesitation, her gaze filled with determination and anticipation.

To her, this is undoubtedly a rare opportunity.

If she can seize some precious treasures in this campaign, it would significantly aid her cultivation journey, enabling smoother progress towards higher realms.

Gong Yang hesitated at first, then slowly nodded as well, expressing his willingness to join.

Previously, he would not easily take part in such unpredictable moves, but times have changed.

Now he has reached Late-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, and Core Formation is no longer unattainable.

He naturally wants to seize this chance, to accumulate more resources and opportunities for his Core Formation path.

"Since both fellow Daoists have decided to join, I won't be going."

Xu Ping smiled slightly and nodded gently, "I wish both fellow Daoists a fruitful campaign."

"Thank you for your blessings!"

Duan Shuang and Gong Yang simultaneously clasped their hands in gratitude, responding with smiles.

They were familiar with Xu Ping's disposition, hence they didn't expend further effort to persuade him.

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