readsfreenovel Chapter 229 The Alliance is Initially Established, but Undercurrents are Running Through It
Chapter 229 The Alliance is Initially Established, but Undercurrents are Running Through It
Inside the temporary camp of the cultivation market, the atmosphere was heavy yet filled with anticipation. Representatives from various sects sat together, their faces showing fatigue and worry, but their eyes shone with determination. Zhang Peng stood in the center of the camp, his gaze sweeping over everyone, knowing full well that every decision he made at this moment would affect the future of the cultivation world.
"Fellow Daoists, we have gathered here today to jointly fight against that mysterious force. Their actions have seriously threatened the peace and tranquility of our cultivation world." Zhang Peng's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the tent.
An elderly elder with white hair nodded slightly: "Young friend Zhang Peng is absolutely right. Our sect suffered heavy losses in this attack on the market. If we do not take action as soon as possible, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Everyone echoed his agreement, and for a moment, the tent was filled with discussions. At this moment, the Valley Master of Qingfeng Valley stood up, cleared his throat, and said, "I propose that our various sects unite to form a cultivation alliance to jointly fight against the mysterious force. If we share information and cooperate in battle, we will surely increase our chances of victory."
The proposal was approved by the majority, but a few hesitated. One of the short cultivators frowned and said, "Forming an alliance is certainly good, but how can we ensure that the various sects can truly cooperate? What if someone backs out at a crucial moment?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Peng smiled slightly: "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to worry. We can draft a detailed alliance contract, clearly defining the responsibilities and obligations of each sect. Anyone who violates the contract will be subject to joint punishment from all sects. At the same time, we can also establish an alliance council hall to regularly discuss strategies and ensure information sharing."
Hearing Zhang Peng's words, everyone nodded in agreement. After a heated discussion, the framework of the Immortal Cultivation Alliance was gradually established. Just as everyone was overjoyed at the formation of the alliance, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the tent.
"What's going on?" Zhang Peng's expression hardened, and he quickly stepped out of the tent. He saw a group of people gathered in a corner of the market, arguing incessantly. Zhang Peng and the other sect representatives rushed over and found that it was the burly man who had clashed with them earlier, now confronting a man in black.
"Who are you? Why are you causing trouble here?" the burly man demanded angrily, his eyes wide.
The man in black sneered, "Who I am is unimportant. What's important is that you foolish cultivators have no idea what you're doing. Forming an alliance? It's utterly ridiculous!"
Zhang Peng's heart skipped a beat. He sensed a familiar aura emanating from the man in black, seemingly connected to a mysterious force. He stepped forward and coldly stared at the man in black: "Are you from a mysterious force?"
A flicker of surprise crossed the man in black's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "Hmph, Zhang Peng, I didn't expect you to be so perceptive. However, even if you form an alliance, it won't change anything. The real crisis has only just begun."
As soon as he finished speaking, the man in black suddenly vanished from everyone's sight. Zhang Peng tried to give chase, but found that the man in black had already disappeared. He had a vague sense of unease, as if some larger conspiracy was quietly brewing.
Back at the camp, everyone's mood turned somber. Zhang Peng pondered for a moment and said, "It seems the mysterious forces have noticed our actions. They certainly won't stand idly by. We must expedite the formation of the alliance and strengthen our defenses to prevent another attack."
Everyone agreed. In the following days, the various sects busily prepared for the alliance's arrangements. Zhang Peng, meanwhile, began investigating the identity of the man in black. He felt the man looked familiar, but couldn't quite place where he'd seen him before.
Just as Zhang Peng was deep in thought, Wang Yongli hurriedly entered the tent: "Master, I have found some clues. That man in black is very likely related to Cao Long, who appeared before."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Peng abruptly stood up: "Cao Long? Are you sure?"
Wang Yongli nodded: "I asked some people at the market, and some said they had seen Cao Long with this man in black. Moreover, their style of doing things and the magic they used have some similarities."
Zhang Peng's eyes sharpened: "So that's how it is. This Cao Long is truly persistent. It seems he has completely sided with the mysterious force. In that case, we can't let our guard down."
Zhang Peng decided to start with Cao Long's lead and uncover the secrets behind him. He believed that as long as Cao Long was found, more conspiracies of the mysterious forces could be revealed.