Two Worlds: Demonic Cultivator with His Zombie Materials

"Speak up, what exactly happened?!"

At this moment, Zheng Yi finally inquired about what had transpired.

"Sir, the entire matter must be recounted from when the Qin Family was suddenly annihilated by a group of mysterious attackers..."

Qi Lin hurriedly cast aside all distractions from his mind, organized his thoughts and sentences, and then slowly began to speak.

As Qi Lin narrated, combined with the prior accounts from Xin Lingxian and Luoo Yaoyao, Zheng Yi gradually grasped the general outline of the entire incident.

Ultimately, the severe situation faced by the Daluo Alliance was actually related to him, or rather it stemmed from the aftermath of the destruction of the Qin Family Ancestor, Qin Fang.

The inability to identify the killer of the Qin Family Ancestor, Qin Fang, also signified the complete theft of the Taibai Divine Gold, something that the original Golden Palace Sect could not accept under any circumstances.

Hence, the illustrious Purple Mansion Sect personally intervened, resorting to baseless accusations, akin to a cornered beast, purging all forces associated with the Qin Family.

Given the prior entanglements between the Daluo Alliance and the Qin Family over the mines, it naturally became the prime suspect, unable to stay detached.

Previously, there was the Nine Yin Hall temporarily blocking the way, but now, with no word of the Taibai Divine Gold and the suspect who killed the Qin Family Ancestor, Qin Fang, vanishing without a trace as if sprung from a stone seam, plus Zheng Yi’s prolonged absence, it only heightened the Golden Palace Sect’s suspicion.

Now, the leadership of the Golden Palace Sect has resolved to take direct action against the Daluo Alliance.

Originally, half a year ago, the conduct was not so aggressive.

The destruction of the Qin Family, and the assassination of the Qin Family Ancestor, Qin Fang, reportedly occurred despite the arrival of Purple Mansion cultivators from the Golden Palace Sect, who were unable to prevent the slaughter, and ultimately lost track of the killer. This incited thunderous rage within the Golden Palace Sect.

Swiftly deploying sect cultivators to investigate across regions, they attempted to make contact with the Nine Yin Hall, hoping to establish an agreement to mutually cease actions temporarily.

However, the Nine Yin Hall did not share this sentiment, as any adversary of the Golden Palace Sect, regardless of identity, presented a vested interest for them.

Furthermore, the force that destroyed the Qin Family was substantial; although its abilities were unknown, it managed to wipe out the Qin Family, which housed Purple Mansion cultivators, delivering a vehement blow to the Golden Palace Sect. Such potent strength was something even the Nine Yin Hall dared not provoke lightly, nor collaborate with the Golden Palace Sect to antagonize.

Therefore, the Nine Yin Hall maintained a clear stance, not only refusing the Golden Palace Sect’s investigations but also constantly hindering them, severely slowing their progress.

In no time, the Qin Family’s destruction and the escalating conflict between the Golden Palace Sect and the Nine Yin Hall became the focal point over tens of thousands of miles, attracting the gaze of countless forces and sects toward the region.

This shifted the Daluo Alliance out of the spotlight, enabling Qi Lin to seize the opportunity, beginning to occupy the Qin Family’s former territories massively, gradually annexing and consuming the area.

Exploiting the intensifying conflict between the two major Purple Mansion Sects, which shifted focus away from the Daluo Alliance, the entire machinery of the alliance moved, annexing nearly half of the Qin Family’s original territory, further enhancing its foundation and strength.

This attracted more Loose Cultivators to join the Daluo Alliance.

It can be said that the Daluo Alliance became the largest beneficiary of the Qin Family’s downfall, experiencing orderly and robust development.

Alas, the skies can unpredictably shift, and human fortune follows no fixed pattern!

Just as Qi Lin schemed on how to entirely consume the Qin Family’s territories, the Golden Palace Sect suddenly targeted the Daluo Alliance, drawing in two other major Purple Mansion forces, the Star-devouring Demon City and the Barbaric Beast Sect, to collectively pressure the Nine Yin Hall.

"Star-devouring Demon City? Originally the upper sect of the Soul Catching Sect, they indeed have motives to intervene..."

"As for the Barbaric Beast Sect, it’s the upper sect of the Hundred Beasts Sect, with the Thunderfire Ascendant being the main culprit in the earlier collapse of the Soul Catching Sect’s leadership. They previously clashed over the spiritual ore, and now they’ve entangled together..."

Hearing these two familiar yet somewhat distant sects mentioned again, Zheng Yi, seated on the throne, couldn’t help but be slightly astonished.

Unexpectedly, these two major Purple Mansion Sects fiercely fought before over spiritual ore within their territories, only to quickly reconcile thereafter.

"Hahaha, indeed, there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests..."

A cold smile appeared in Zheng Yi’s eyes.

Things constantly change; if it’s like this in the Mortal Realm, there’s all the more reason in the Cultivation World in the Great Yi City Immortal Realm. This situation only intensifies, with complex intertwinings of interests among these powerful sects, where true friends are nonexistent, only true interests.

"It seems like the Golden Palace Sect must have spent quite the sum to unite the Star-devouring Demon City and the Barbaric Beast Sect to apply pressure on the Nine Yin Hall."

Zheng Yi silently deduced.

Though the Golden Palace Sect claims revenge for the Qin Family, it sounds somewhat absurd; what upper sect would avenge a destroyed and now worthless subordinate Cultivation Clan? Unless substantial interests are at stake.

In the Great Yi City Immortal Realm, Foundation Establishment Stage forces are countless, innumerable.

Many of these forces typically pledge allegiance to more powerful Purple Mansion Sects, gaining the shelter of stronger forces to secure a foothold and opportunity for survival and development in the Cultivation Realm in exchange for ’registration fees’.

This somewhat mirrors the dark forest law.

Therefore, subordinate sects serve as guard dogs for upper sects; when needed, they can be unleashed to bark at enemies, and if the situation turns dangerous, they’re sent out to scout the situation.

In essence, subordinate sects are disposable to upper sects, merely replaced with another when lost.

For instance, with the earlier Soul Catching Sect, its leadership, including the Sect Leader, was crushed by Thunderfire Ascendant, and the sect’s base was breached by the Hundred Beasts Sect. The Star-devouring Demon City hoisted the banner of justice and clashed with the Barbaric Beast Sect.

Their real intent was apparent to all discerning eyes: the immense profit of the Spirit Stone Vein.

The two sects thereafter engaged in intense negotiations, resulting in some skirmishes, and now that the spoils are divided, the Star-devouring Demon City hasn’t been seen helping the Soul Catching Sect restore its mountain gate.

In contrast, the Daluo Alliance branched out independently, touching upon the core interests of the Star-devouring Demon City.

Moreover, as Master Baoxu put it, ’as long as the Taibai Divine Gold’s safety is ensured, the Qin Family’s fate matters little’.

This reflects the upper sects’ attitude toward subordinate sects, making the Golden Palace Sect’s retribution banner sound absurd and surreal.

"It seems the so-called Sun and Moon Dual Swords are of extreme importance to the Golden Palace Sect, to the extent of discarding all dignity for the Taibai Divine Gold!"

Zheng Yi sneered inwardly, seeing right through the Golden Palace Sect’s scheme.

In fact, Master Baoxu chased Zheng Yi for three months, showcasing the importance of the Taibai Divine Gold to the Golden Palace Sect.

Now, citing vengeance for the Qin Family, they personally engage against all potential threat forces, especially targeting the Daluo Alliance, bypassing the Nine Yin Hall, and enlisting the Star-devouring Demon City and the Barbaric Beast Sect demonstrates their urgency for the Taibai Divine Gold.

During the assault on the Qin Family, Zheng Yi maintained an enigmatic presence, never exposing his identity, so Master Baoxu and the others couldn’t possibly know who wiped out the Qin Family.

Moreover, there’s no way for them to know who seized the ’Taibai Divine Gold’; what they’re doing now is hunting any possible suspect and taking them out, then looking for the ’Taibai Divine Gold’.

Without precise information, their method of exhaustive carpet searches is aimed at reclaiming the Taibai Divine Gold.

It must be said the Golden Palace Sect’s seemingly cumbersome approach proves to be remarkably effective.

By following their suspicion list closely, the real perpetrator is bound to reveal traces.

As a top-notch Major Artifact Refining Sect, the Golden Palace Sect knows the ’Taibai Divine Gold’ better than outsiders. Typically, this premium metal material cannot be refined using ordinary methods, so in the eyes of the Golden Palace Sect’s leadership, even if the ’Taibai Divine Gold’ is taken, it cannot be quickly utilized.

As long as the ’Taibai Divine Gold’ exists, the Golden Palace Sect has a chance to reclaim it.

Moreover, during this process, innumerable smaller forces get dragged in, muddying the waters, allowing them to acquire vast resources, serving as slight relief from their frustration.

Such an overt strategy left Zheng Yi helpless.