Chapter 1799 Chapter 1489: Is the Mysterious Moon Palace Trying to Start a War?
After the Thunder Serpent Immortal King's order was issued, the affiliated
forces newly acquired by the Mysterious Moon Palace soon conflicted with the Thunder Serpent Sect.
In fact, Ling Yin Immortal King, to avoid conflict with some nearby sects of slightly stronger powers, immediately instructed the Mysterious Moon Palace to cease further expansion once they established themselves.
Although top forces in the Barbaric are few, it's not without Immortal Venerates and Immortal Kings. If the Mysterious Moon Palace expands too much, it can easily offend these forces, and should the Barbaric forces unite against them, the Mysterious Moon Palace would struggle to endure.
However, even though Ling Yin Immortal King halted the expansion of the Mysterious Moon Palace, its affiliated forces did not see things the same way. Upon joining the Immortal Sect, some affiliated forces that came under the Mysterious Moon Palace felt empowered and began to expand outward.
This indirectly caused conflicts between the Mysterious Moon Palace and other sects. Fortunately, they were not near any powerful Immortal Sects, with the Thunder Serpent Sect being the strongest sect they offended so far.
Mysterious Moon Palace, inside the Meeting Hall.
Ling Yin Immortal King looked at Dongliang Immortal Monarch below in the hall and asked, "What brings the friend of the Thunder Serpent Sect to my Mysterious Moon Palace?"
Dongliang Immortal Monarch queried, "Are you the Hall Master of the Mysterious Moon Palace?"
Ling Yin Immortal King replied indifferently, "I am the second Hall Master in the Mysterious Moon Palace. Our Great Hall Master is currently in seclusion; speak with me, I can make decisions."
Upon hearing this, Dongliang Immortal Monarch did not hesitate and immediately said, "Why have the friends of the Mysterious Moon Palace
invaded the territory of my Thunder Serpent Sect? Is this an intention to start a war?"
Hearing this, Ling Yin Immortal King was slightly taken aback; hadn't she already ordered the disciples of the Mysterious Moon Palace not to expand outward?
Ling Yin Immortal King quickly realized the situation, clearly some disobedient affiliated forces were using the name of the Mysterious Moon Palace for expansion.
Thinking of this, Ling Yin Immortal King said, "I have already ordered the
Mysterious Moon Palace's disciples not to stir up trouble. If anyone invaded the Thunder Serpent Sect's territory, it's likely some who harbor sinister intentions doing so under the name of the Mysterious Moon Palace."
Dongliang Immortal Monarch fell into brief contemplation, showing a hint of doubt. He wasn't certain of the truth, but if the Mysterious Moon Palace intended to start a war, lying would be unnecessary.
Was this to confuse the Thunder Serpent Sect and lower their guard?
As Dongliang Immortal Monarch pondered this, Ling Yin Immortal King continued, "If someone invades the Thunder Serpent Sect's territory, the Thunder Serpent Sect may directly retaliate, and the Mysterious Moon Palace will not object."
With Ling Yin Immortal King's words laid out clearly, Dongliang Immortal Monarch had to believe her sincerity.
Ling Yin Immortal King was indeed wondering if someone might be secretly instigating a rift between the Mysterious Moon Palace and the Thunder Serpent Sect.
Given the vastness of the Barbaric, and the considerable distance between the Thunder Serpent Sect and the Mysterious Moon Palace, rapid expansion wasn't feasible.
Moreover, the Mysterious Moon Palace doesn't plan on expanding there yet, although the Thunder Serpent Sect is merely sect and not an Immortal Sect, foundationally possessing an Immortal King means creating an Immortal Sect is inevitable. The elders of the Mysterious Moon Palace, having newly migrated to the Barbaric, naturally want to avoid conflict with such forces.
Ling Yin Immortal King recalled the Southern Domain incident when the Blood Eagle Hall sought to alienate the Chiyan Sect and the Mysterious Moon Palace by inciting mortal cities under Mysterious Moon Palace's rule to join Chiyan Sect, even plotting to assassinate Lu Chen to frame the Chiyan Sect.
The current situation bore such a striking resemblance to previous incidents in the Southern Domain, forcing Ling Yin Immortal King to suspect the existence of a third-party force.
Ling Yin Immortal King then asked, "Does the friend have any other matters?" Dongliang Immortal Monarch was momentarily taken aback, having ventured here primarily to assess the Mysterious Moon Palace's stance, thinking that the second Hall Master's demeanor suggested the territory intrusion issue wasn't Mysterious Moon Palace's doing.
Dongliang Immortal Monarch questioned again, "Is it true that the Immortal invading our sect's cities is unrelated to the Mysterious Moon Palace?"
Ling Yin Immortal King did not deny directly. If she outright denied, and later found those people to be from the Mysterious Moon Palace or its affiliated forces, it would exacerbate the Thunder Serpent Sect's suspicion.
Therefore, Ling Yin Immortal King said, "It's not certain; you ought to realize that we only recently arrived in the Barbaric, and since then have subdued many Barbaric forces as affiliates."
"Among these affiliated forces, there must be some who are resistant to the Mysterious Moon Palace's authority. Perhaps they retaliate by causing trouble under our name, trying to provoke war between the Thunder Serpent Sect and the Mysterious Moon Palace, hoping to benefit when both forces suffer." Hearing this, Dongliang Immortal Monarch considered it and felt that Ling Yin Immortal King's point held validity, such possibilities indeed exist.
However...
Dongliang Immortal Monarch subsequently said, "Even if what you say is true, the affiliated forces of the Mysterious Moon Palace remain its responsibility to
manage."
Ling Yin Immortal King replied, "Please be assured, friend, we'll establish rules for those affiliated forces after today, to ensure their compliance."
"If any defy the Mysterious Moon Palace's orders and invade your sect's territory, you may handle them at your discretion."
Dongliang Immortal Monarch said, "Then I, junior, shall take my leave."
Ling Yin Immortal King had spoken up, regardless of truth, her attitude was clear, so Dongliang Immortal Monarch couldn't press further.
He then turned and left the hall.
After Dongliang Immortal Monarch departed, the Inner Hall elders began to
discuss, with one elder remarking, "Such arrogance from a mere sect, daring to
send someone to question us."
Dongliang Immortal Monarch's tone was uncomfortable for the elders present, feeling akin to receiving an accusation.
The Mysterious Moon Palace is an Immortal Sect, whereas the Thunder Serpent Sect, though possessing an Immortal King, remains just a sect; they've
yet even to establish Immortal Sect territories, yet dare to confront an
Immortal Sect.
Then, another elder suggested, "Now that the Great Hall Master has broken through, should we just annex the Thunder Serpent Sect?"
The assembly of elders today aimed initially to discuss Yun Yudie's breakthrough; now with an Immortal Venerate, the Mysterious Moon Palace's strength differs significantly from before.
Upon learning of Yun Yudie's advancement to Immortal Monarch, many elders felt emboldened, believing expansion should resume to fortify the Mysterious
Moon Palace.
Seeing the elder's ambitions swelling, Ling Yin Immortal King reminded, "We've recently arrived in the Barbaric, unfamiliar with its full circumstances, rashness is inadvisable. Rapid expansion could attract certain Super Forces' attention,
posing a risk to us."