Upon the Tribulation Crossing Raft.
Wang Ba withdrew his palm, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.
The news that the Jade Pot Realm intended to launch a surprise attack on the Holy Desecration Realm truly caught him off guard.
According to the information gathered by the Vine Grinding Ghost King from outside, ever since the collapse of the Sea Market, the Three Realms have remained quiet, while outsiders, including Yan Zhi and others, suspected that the Three Realms planned to watch the tigers fight from the mountain, allowing the Outer Realm forces to internally clash before sweeping the Sea of Chaos Realm in a brisk fashion.
For the Three Realms, this was indeed the easiest method.
They originally intended to forge alliances again, to form a defensive-offensive pact to collectively resist the Three Realms.
However, the consecutive disappearance of certain forces accelerated the mutual distrust, and no leader emerged to establish dominance, causing the Outer Realm forces to fail in their collaboration, instead fostering discord and continuous internal strife.
Some wise individuals saw through the factions' lack of unity; only by quickly annexing nearby areas before the Three Realms reacted and sweeping through like a rolling snowball, could they hope to combat the Three Realms. Thus, during this period, rather than reducing, the secret conflicts between forces increased considerably.
All these movements were based on the premise that the Three Realms chose to observe, not participate.
Though everyone was secretly preparing, they didn't expect the Jade Pot Realm to already be planning action against the Holy Desecration Realm.
"The Demon Capturing Path is not far from the Holy Desecration Realm, so the Jade Pot Realm's plan is likely to first eliminate the Outer Realm forces around the Holy Desecration Realm, until they can converge at one point for a lethal strike; this should be why Zu Wenqiu and others have come here."
Wang Ba tried analyzing the strategic thinking from the perspective of Master Chang Ying of the Jade Pot Realm and soon discovered that acting against the Holy Desecration Realm at this moment might indeed be the best choice for the Jade Pot Realm.
Everyone's attention was focused on the conflicts between Outer Realm forces, and everyone expected the Three Realms to continue observing. They assumed even if the Three Realms took action, they'd initially target the Outer Realm forces. Therefore, at precisely this moment, it's an optimal time for the Jade Pot Realm to clear their true opponents.
Because likely, the Holy Desecration Realm wouldn't expect the Jade Pot Realm to act against them now.
And Wang Ba was well aware that the real opponents of the Three Realms were only the Three Realms themselves.
As for other forces, they simply need to endure patiently. After a millennium or ten millennia, those Outer Realm forces, losing their supplies, would exhaust themselves without any interference from the Three Realms.
Contrastingly, within the same domain, the Double Body Realm and the Holy Desecration Realm pose threats to the Jade Pot Realm at the same level.
Among these, the Double Body Realm is hard to resolve due to cultivators possessing the advantage of dual bodies, whereas the Holy Desecration Realm, sparsely populated and less interactive with the outside world, is the most suitable target.
Once the Holy Desecration Realm is conquered, seizing its foundation, the Jade Pot Realm can then intimidate other Outer Realm forces with the power of breaking boundaries, sweeping across the Sea of Chaos Realm in one fell swoop.
"Master Chang Ying indeed has great courage!"
Wang Ba silently deduced in his heart and couldn't help but feel a faint admiration for this unseen Master Chang Ying.
How vast is the Sea of Chaos Realm, and how numerous are the forces? It's surely enough for the Three Realms to divide, perpetuating their longevity.
However, Master Chang Ying chose the most challenging option amid all the choices.
Choosing the Holy Desecration Realm as a foe at this critical juncture means the Jade Pot Realm has laid all their cards on the table, intending to oppose all forces throughout the Sea of Chaos Realm.
Such courage and confidence, Wang Ba has seldom witnessed.
Yet, their hero is my adversary.
The great chaos in the Sea of Chaos Realm is indeed what the Little Cang World hopes to see.
But the emergence of a force capable of unifying the entire Sea of Chaos Realm wholly conflicts with Little Cang World's interests.
Wang Ba's eyes revealed a contemplative expression.
Yet he did not make a decision immediately, but glanced at the muddled Zu Wenqiu before raising his hand to seize him and send him into the Tribulation Crossing Raft.
Then his gaze turned to the nearby Demon Capturing Path Taoist Venerate, Shu Yuanzi, whose expression was tense and aura was declining.
Feeling a slight stir in his heart.
Shortly, a figure flew out from within the Tribulation Crossing Raft, it was Gao Yu, the Realm Master of Stone Poverty Realm.
Seeing Gao Yu appear from the pavilion, Shu Yuanzi couldn't help but stare:
"Taoist Friend Gao?"
Upon seeing Shu Yuanzi, Gao Yu promptly flew forward and shouted loudly:
"Taoist Friend Shu!"
His gaze swept over the ruined cities of the Demon Capturing Path in the distance and the few remaining Demon Cultivators, his heart shivering.
Realizing there was no time to think further, he immediately introduced Wang Ba and the others' identities to Shu Yuanzi.
Upon hearing that Wang Ba was the fourth Wonderful Feeling Realm Practitioner recently circulating in the Sea of Chaos Realm, Shu Yuanzi was greatly shocked. Despite his grief, he quickly stepped forward to salute and offer gratitude.
Wang Ba offered a slight smile, exchanged brief pleasantries, then inquired about the purpose of the journey.
"Boundary Sea Vortex?"
Shu Yuanzi was puzzled, unfamiliar with the term, then frowned and said:
"I haven't heard of a Boundary Sea Vortex, but perhaps my Demon Capturing Path's ancestors might have records... Please wait, Taoist Master, I will investigate now."
"No rush. Realm Master Shu can take time to rest first."
Wang Ba was gentle in demeanor, his speech calm and steady.
Shu Yuanzi felt as if basked in spring breeze, his previously heavy mood slightly improved, and once again gratefully saluted Wang Ba:
"The Taoist Master's intervention in saving us makes his matters more important than anything."
Having spoken, he immediately flew into the Demon Capturing Path's city.
Seeing this, Gao Yu requested instruction from Wang Ba, then chased after him.
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