Chapter 584: Chapter 399: Plotting for a Nascent Soul

The Dragon Demon Palace.

Within the central palace hall.

At this moment, a total of seven Core Formation Demons were seated here.

One had to know that the Dragon Demon Palace only had one Palace Master and three Vice Palace Masters. The three extra individuals were naturally not Core Formation Demons of the Dragon Demon Palace.

"Palace Master Han, when do you plan to make your move?" a Demon at the Peak of Core Formation asked, looking toward the Dragon Demon Palace Master.

His name was Jin Daolei, and he was one of the Elders from the Black Dragon Hall in charge of external affairs.

Among the Elders responsible for external affairs, his overall strength ranked third.

"Given the current situation, there seems to be no need to act," the Dragon Demon Palace Master said cautiously.

The Celestial Demon Sect was destroyed by the Celestial Cloud Sect, and the Demon Spirit Sect was destroyed by them as well.

Before the Dragon Demon Palace even had a chance to request aid from the Black Dragon Hall, the Hall had already sent two Elders over. One was at the Peak of Core Formation, the other at the Late-stage Core Formation. Including the one Black Dragon Hall Elder who was already stationed here, there were now a total of three.

At first, the Dragon Demon Palace Master had been pleased.

Not only were these two Elders who came of their own accord incredibly powerful, but they also hadn’t charged any fee.

This indicated that the Black Dragon Hall was starting to take the Celestial Cloud Sect seriously, which was excellent news.

However, as things progressed, the situation turned out to be not nearly as wonderful as the Dragon Demon Palace Master had imagined.

The Black Dragon Hall Elders, led by Jin Daolei, were demanding that the Dragon Demon Palace attack the Celestial Cloud Sect.

’Isn’t this just a death sentence!?’

The current Celestial Cloud Sect was not an enemy the Dragon Demon Palace could possibly handle. What’s more, they had the Wind Ling Sect right next to them. The fallen Celestial Demon Sect and Demon Spirit Sect had never faced such a pincer attack.

"Fellow Daoist Jin, the Celestial Cloud Sect is keeping to themselves right now and hasn’t made any move against us. Why should we go looking for trouble?" the Dragon Demon Palace Master continued.

This was a very clear signal. The Celestial Cloud Sect had truly not taken any action against them. The Spirit Refiners from the Celestial Cloud Sect’s Earth Realm who were active within the Dragon Demon Palace’s Earth Realm were all merely at the Qi Refining Stage; there wasn’t a single one at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

"Palace Master Han, do you think the Celestial Cloud Sect will spare you just because you don’t act?" Jin Daolei asked. Without waiting for a reply, he added, "Just look at what happened to the Celestial Demon Sect and the Demon Spirit Sect."

"The Celestial Demon Sect had a deep-seated conflict with the Celestial Cloud Sect, a conflict that has existed for a thousand years. The Demon Spirit Sect brought about its own destruction by provoking the Celestial Cloud Sect," the Dragon Demon Palace Master replied.

As he answered, the Palace Master’s mind was racing.

’He knew the Black Dragon Hall’s goal wasn’t to protect the Dragon Demon Palace, but to eliminate the Celestial Cloud Sect!’

’While the two goals didn’t seem to conflict on the surface, their underlying intentions were worlds apart.’

’To eliminate the Celestial Cloud Sect, the Black Dragon Hall would absolutely sacrifice the Dragon Demon Palace. As long as their destruction led to the Celestial Cloud Sect’s downfall, the Black Dragon Hall would achieve its objective. The aftermath would be a mere inconvenience; they would just have to prop up another Core Formation Demon Influence in this area.’

’Of course, the best outcome for the Black Dragon Hall would be for the Celestial Cloud Sect to be destroyed while the Dragon Demon Palace remained. That way, they wouldn’t even have to bother with the cleanup.’

"Palace Master Han, are you willing to bet that the Celestial Cloud Sect won’t move against you in the future?" Jin Daolei asked, staring meaningfully at the Dragon Demon Palace Master.

The gaze made the Dragon Demon Palace Master’s heart flutter with panic.

But for the future of the Dragon Demon Palace, he had to withstand this pressure.

"Based on all past indications, the likelihood of the Celestial Cloud Sect attacking us directly is low. Besides, their Earth Realm is already large enough to satisfy them."

In the Qionglin Domain, a Core Formation Influence’s Earth Realm was of a conventional size, regardless of whether they were Demons, Spirit Refiners, Ghost Cultivators, or Blood Demons.

It was an unwritten rule. But in the past, this rule might as well have not existed for Spirit Refiners, as the Earth Realms of their Core Formation Influences were generally on the smaller side.

"That only satisfies them *now*! They already have eleven Core Formation Spirit Refiners. Once they have even more, their appetite will grow. By then, it will be too late for the Dragon Demon Palace to do anything."

’You know damn well the Celestial Cloud Sect has eleven Core Formation Spirit Refiners!’

’How are we supposed to make a move?’

The silent Dragon Demon Palace Master was furiously cursing the Black Dragon Hall Elder, Jin Daolei, in his mind, but he didn’t dare let out a peep.

Setting aside the fact that the man was a Black Dragon Hall Elder, his Realm at the Peak of Core Formation alone was enough to put immense pressure on him.

He was only at mid-stage Core Formation; his opponent was a full two minor realms above him.

"Fellow Daoist Jin, this is a very difficult decision to make."

"Then let’s not talk about the Celestial Cloud Sect’s overall strength reaching a new level. That’s something for the distant future, anyway. Let’s talk about something more immediate. Look at the Wind Ling Sect’s actions.

I imagine it won’t be long before the Wind Ling Sect makes a move against you. And after they do, they will certainly seek help from the Celestial Cloud Sect. So, you’ll have to face the Celestial Cloud Sect regardless.

Rather than sit here and wait to be destroyed, it would be better to act sooner. If you move quickly, we will provide you with considerable assistance."

By using the Wind Ling Sect as an example, Jin Daolei’s words already carried a tone of coercion.

The Dragon Demon Palace Master fell silent.

After a long while, Jin Daolei stood up.

"Palace Master Han, think it over carefully." As he spoke, Jin Daolei glanced at the other two Black Dragon Hall Elders. "Let’s go."

The two Black Dragon Hall Elders rose and followed Jin Daolei out, leaving only the Palace Master and Vice Palace Masters of the Dragon Demon Palace.

"Palace Master, what should we do now?" one of the Vice Palace Masters asked.

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