Zhao Hai calmly looked at the screen in front of him. On the screen was a battlefield. Moreover, the battlefield was no other than a branch of the Tyrant Blade Sect.
The Tyrant Blade Sect branch was being besieged by Ghost Cultivators. The state of the branch hall wasnât optimistic. However, Zhao Hai didnât help. This was because he was now in the Long Clan. If he went out to help, it would cause suspicion within the Tyrant Blade Sect.
The branch hall was the first point of conflict within the Tyrant Blade Sectâs domain. It was also the tenth branch that the Ghost Cultivators attacked. This order aroused Zhao Haiâs suspicions, he felt that something was wrong.
The Tyrant Blade Sect was the strongest sect in the True Spirit Realm. If it was ranked, it would be in the 50th rank. It wasnât extraordinary among the Great Sects. However, the Tyrant Blade Sect was notoriously rigid. The sect was known for protecting its shortcomings and being hard to crack. Nobody would provoke the sect easily.
However, Zhao Hai discovered that in recent years, the attacks on the Tyrant Blade Sect have been slowly increasing. It reached a point where it wasnât realistic.
Ghost Cultivators attacking the Tyrant Blade Sect served neither the goal of weakening the True Spirit Realm nor the swallowing of the Tyrant Blade Sect. It was strange for the Ghost Cultivators to keep attacking the sect.
Laura and the others were sitting beside Zhao Hai. They were also looking at the screen. Laura looked at Zhao Hai and said, âBrother Hai, whatâs happening? Why do I feel like the Ghost Cultivators are targeting the sect?â
Zhao Hai shook his head and said, âThereâs a mistake in your thinking. It isnât only the Tyrant Blade Sect. The True Dao Sect and other sects who have a good relationship with the Tyrant Blade Sect have also been attacked.â
Upon hearing Zhao Hai, Laura frowned, âBrother Hai, you mean people are colluding with the Ghost Cultivators?â
Zhao Hai sneered, âIs that new? With how long the Ghost Cultivators fought with the True Spirit Realm, why couldnât a few sects collude with them?â
Lauraâs complexion changed. Laura and the others held deep respect towards the Yin Yang Elders. In their opinion, the Yin Yang Elders were akin to their family elders. If you love the house, then you must also love everything that comes with it. Laura and the others also regard the Tyrant Blade Sect as their home. Now that their home has been attacked, and knowing that their neighbors were colluding with the enemy, how could Laura and the others just bear it?
Laura looked at Zhao Hai and said, âBrother Hai, what should we do?â
Zhao Hai looked at the screen and then slowly closed his eyes, âWeâll wait. Donât worry, the Tyrant Blade Sect isnât easy to break. When the time comes, the sect will make their move. They definitely wouldnât let the Ghost Cultivators eat well. At that time, the Long Clan would also react. The Long Clan would certainly be under the attack of the Ghost Cultivators. That would be the time we make our move.â
Laura looked at the screen with a bitter expression as she said, âThen weâll endure for some time. Brother Hai, when do you think the Long Clan will move?â
Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, âThey will respond soon. Donât forget, the Long Clan loathes Ghost Cultivators the most. Look, someone already came.â
As he said that, there was a knock on the door. Meg immediately went over and opened the door. When the door was opened, Meg saw Long Tian standing outside the door. There was also Long Xiang following behind.
The last time they met, Long Tian invited Zhao Hai to drink with him. As a result, they went to an inn to drink. In the inn, Zhao Hai found that Long Xiang was waiting for him. Long Xiang officially apologized to Zhao Hai at that time. Naturally, there really wasnât any enmity between Zhao Hai and Long Xiang.
Long Xiangâs role in the Long Clan was similar to Lu Linâs role as an elder of the Battle Hall. Naturally, Long Xiang wasnât a hall master, but his function was similar.
Seeing the two visitors, Zhao Hai showed a stunned expression. Then he looked at Long Xiang and asked, âElder Tian, Elder Xiang, youâre here. Please come in.â
Long Tian looked at Zhao Hai and said, âLittle Hai, didnât you get the information?â
Zhao Hai sported a confused look as he asked, âElder, what information?â
Long Tian replied, âSeveral sects have been attacked by the Ghost Cultivators. It seems like the Ghost Cultivators retaliated earlier than we thought.â
Zhao Hai welcomed his visitors into the living room first. After sitting down, Zhao Hai said, âDo you know the sects that are being attacked by the Ghost Cultivators?â
Long Tian stared, then he asked, âWhat does it have to do with the attacks?â
Zhao Hai replied, âIt has a lot to do with it. The Ghost Cultivatorsâ attacks are the most violent at the start. At that time, their revenge was ruthless. They would attack the sects that they hated the most. Itâs also possible that the Ghost Cultivators attacked the sects that people in the True Spirit Realm hate. Itâs possible that sects in the True Spirit Realm colluded with the Ghost Cultivators.â
Long Tianâs pupils shrank, âYou mean, the sects that are hostile towards those sects are being attacked by the Ghost Cultivators?â
Zhao Hai shook his head and said, âIâm not entirely sure. But I want to know the sects that are being attacked the most by the Ghost Cultivators. This way, we might see information about the sects that didnât have a lot of losses. If thereâs a clear pattern, then we might suspect these sects of colluding with Ghost Cultivators. Naturally, all of this is just speculation. Itâs difficult to say whether those sects really colluded with the Ghost Cultivators.â
Long Tian nodded, he looked at Long Xiang and said, âGo and fetch the information that Little Hai wants. We must find out if some sects are colluding with the Ghost Cultivators. We need to prepare for this eventuality.â
Long Xiang nodded, âYes, Second Uncle can rest assured. Iâll take care of this matter.â
Long Tian nodded, then he turned to Zhao Hai and said, âLittle Hai, I can tell you that among the sects that have been attacked, one of them is the Tyrant Blade Sect.â
Zhao Haiâs pupils shrank, but he didnât show excessive emotion. He looked at Long Tian and asked, âHow is the Tyrant Blade Sect doing?â
Long Tian replied, âThe losses arenât small. Several branches have been erased.â
Zhao Haiâs eyes turned cold. Then he said, âElder, I want to return to the Tyrant Blade Sect to see the situation. I want to see the tricks used by the Ghost Cultivators.â
Long Tian looked at Zhao Hai and said, âYou donât need to worry. You should be aware of the Tyrant Blade Sectâs situation. Although the sect suffered some losses, itâs not serious.â
Zhao Hai replied, âI know. The defense of the Tyrant Blade Sect is very good. It would be difficult for the Ghost Cultivators to hurt the sect. However, Iâm still worried.â
Long Tian nodded, âThen you can go back. Right, the clan is drawing up a plan to support the Tyrant Blade Sect. When the time comes, the Long Clan will send someone to the Tyrant Blade Sect. Rest assured, the Tyrant Blade Sect will be fine.â
Zhao Hai nodded. Then he said, âElder, you must be careful. If the Long Clan supports the Tyrant Blade Sect, then the other sects might request for support as well. If this continues, nobody will be left to defend Coiling Dragon City. The enemy might make use of this chance.â
Long Tian stared, then he waved his hand and said, âYou donât need to worry about Coiling Dragon City. The city has been continually built up by the Long Clan for many years. It is impregnable. Ghost Cultivators will never be able to breach it.â
Hearing this, Zhao Hai understood what Long Tian meant. Coiling Dragon city has been peaceful for a long time. Although the Long Clan was still a bit vigilant, this doesnât mean that they didnât slack off. Maybe, in Long Tianâs eyes, Coiling Dragon City would never be breached.
However, Zhao Hai knows that thereâs no such thing as an impregnable city. Thereâs always a weak point in any defense. Coiling Dragon City isnât any different.
But Zhao Hai also knew that saying these things wasnât useful. The Long Clan would only dislike him if he pushed on. Therefore, Zhao Hai didnât say anything. He just nodded and said, âThatâs great. Elder, Iâll head back to the Tyrant Blade Sect with Laura and the others. Do you have other orders for me?â
Long Tian thought for a moment before saying, âIâm aware of the Tyrant Blade Sectâs situation. Nothing dangerous should happen there. In this case, I hope you can bring some of the clanâs children with you. Those kids want to learn from you. Others canât teach them. I have no choice but to leave them in your hands.â
Zhao Hai was stunned when he heard this. Then he smiled faintly and said, âElder can leave this to me.â
Long Tian nodded, âGood, Iâll tell the childrenâs guardians. This will be a small trial for them. Treat them well.â Zhao Hai smiled and nodded.
Long Tian and Long Xiang stood up. Before leaving, Long Tian looked at Zhao Hai once more and said, âLittle Hai, those children are the hope of the Long Clan. Nothing must happen to them.â
Zhao Hai nodded, âElder can rest assured. Nothing will happen to the children.â
Long Tian nodded and then left with Long Xiang. When Long Tian left, Zhao Hai turned to Laura and the others and said, âWeâll return to the Tyrant Blade Sect as soon as possible.â Laura and the others complied, then they immediately made preparations.
Actually, thereâs nothing much to prepare. Everything they need is already in the Space.
Before long, a big group of children arrived in Zhao Haiâs courtyard. The parents of the children were also present. Each parent had worried looks on their faces. On the other hand, their children couldnât hide their excitement.
Looking at the faces of the children, Zhao Hai couldnât help but force a smile. The children didnât look like they were going to a battlefield. Conversely, their excited faces suggested that they were going on a field trip. This was the fearless spirit of children; they simply donât know the danger of the battlefield.
At this time, a parent cupped his fist towards Zhao Hai and said, âMister, weâll hand over our child to you. I hope you can take care of them.â
Zhao Hai quickly returned the salute and said, âYouâre too polite. Donât worry, Iâll treat them well.â
One by one, the parents said a few kind words towards Zhao Hai. Because of this, it took Zhao Hai an hour before he could take the children to the transmission formation. Then in a flash of white light, they disappeared from Coiling Dragon City.