tkworld Chapter 369 The Fiasco Of Dao Court
Chapter 369 The Fiasco Of Dao Court
Chapter 369: The Tragic Defeat of Dao Court
Since the beginning of the battle, the offensive of the Dao Court camp has finally come to an end.
Amidst the desolate sound of horns, the Quasi-Saint Emperors and the remaining army of immortals have all withdrawn from the battlefield and entered the Multi-Storied Heavenly Boat in the distance to recuperate. The entire fleet then retreated a billion miles away to regroup.
Inside the protective mountain formation, the female emperors of Dao Court breathed a sigh of relief, but they still dared not let their guard down. Who knew if their enemies would launch a counterattack?
"Younger Junior Brother, what do you think we should do now?" Immortal Venerable Qing Yao pondered for a moment before asking Qin Muling.
Qin Muling hesitated for a moment and said, "Should we launch another surprise attack on them? This time, we can bring more senior sisters with us and give them a bigger lesson!"
Many Quasi-Saint Emperors were severely injured in the previous attack by Immortal Venerable Qing Yao. Taking advantage of this opportunity, it would be best to keep them completely trapped. This would deal a heavier blow to the Dao Court camp.
"Well, let's discuss it thoroughly then," Immortal Venerable Qing Yao nodded.
Mu Yinghua added, "If we decide to take action, we should secretly inform Empress Dai Qi and the others to cooperate. If they want to join the Female Cultivators Union Alliance, this is an essential test of loyalty."
"Of course, that's necessary," Immortal Venerable Qing Yao smiled.
In the previous fierce battle, the female emperors of the Xuan Nu lineage in Dao Court had been idle and did not contribute much, and Immortal Venerable Qing Yao also tacitly refrained from attacking them. As a result, none of the Xuan Nu lineage had fallen, with only a few of them sustaining minor injuries.
In fact, the Xuan Nu lineage also had several powerful individuals, such as the leading empress, Empress Hao Xue, who was also close to reaching the realm of severing the three corpses. However, she had not fully achieved it and was on the same level as Immortal Venerable Qing Yao, who had just returned.
Because of her presence, Emperor Xuan Yin and the others, although dissatisfied with the Xuan Nu lineage, did not want to truly break ties and engage in conflict. Both sides had been maintaining a superficially harmonious but secretly distant relationship.
Of course, if the Xuan Nu lineage decided to stand with the Female Cultivators Union Alliance, they would have to take practical action to clearly separate themselves from the Dao Court camp and not continue to be indecisive.
Inside the Dao Court camp.
"...Ancestor, what should we do now?" In the palace hall of the flagship, the surviving Quasi-Saint Emperors gathered together. Emperor Xuan Yin looked at the weakened aura of You Xiong Tianhe in the main seat, anxiously asking.
You Xiong Tianhe remained silent for a long time before sighing heavily, "Apart from retreating, there doesn't seem to be a better strategy! If we continue to delay, our strength will eventually be exhausted by that despicable person!"
The emperors looked at each other. In fact, even before the war began, Dao Court had already obtained a lot of information about Qin Muling, including his talent for healing and restoring the Quasi-Saint Emperors.
However, they still underestimated the extent of Qin Muling's abilities, or rather, they did not expect that Qin Muling's abilities could even affect someone like Immortal Venerable Qing Yao, and the effect was unbelievably good. In just a moment, she could recover from her severe injuries and return to her peak state without any side effects.
I know you're using cheats, but the power of these cheats is too damn overpowered!
As a result, Dao Court is in an extremely awkward situation. Despite having a significantly stronger overall strength on paper compared to Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, they are unable to demonstrate their full potential on the battlefield.
On the side of the Female Cultivators Union Alliance, they have Qin Muling, who can save and restore anyone as long as they don't die on the spot. However, Dao Court does not have such conditions. If a Quasi-Saint Emperor dies, they lose one, and those who are severely injured may not be able to recover for a long time without sufficient resources. They may even have to choose to enter a long-term sleep to prolong their lives.
For example, Xiong Tianhe has already lost one of his three incarnations and severely injured another, while he himself is also heavily wounded. It will take a massive amount of rare resources and a long period of seclusion for him to fully recover.
However, during this calamity and the critical moment when the two realms are about to be unified, there is not enough time for him to slowly recuperate.
It's possible that by the time he emerges from seclusion, the fate of the two realms will have been decided, and he won't have any opportunities for fortuitous encounters. In more serious cases, even Dao Court's foundation may be taken over by others.
"Ancestor, do we really have to retreat?" Emperor Wei De asked unwillingly. Dao Court has paid such a high price, but in the end, they have gained nothing. It won't be easy to organize a similar expedition of the same scale in the future!
Moreover, the growth rate of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace and the Female Cultivators Union Alliance is something Dao Court cannot compete with. If they delay any longer, Dao Court may end up being suppressed by them.
Emperor Wei De's eyes glanced at the female emperors of the Xuan Nv lineage, feeling a hidden anger and a concealed killing intent. These women have been neglecting their duties and not putting in any effort to attack. Do they think everyone is a fool?
In the past, considering the overall stability of the Dao Court camp, the ancestor has always been gentle and accommodating towards them. Now it seems that he has been too lenient.
Emperor Wei De pondered in his heart that perhaps after returning this time, there needs to be a comprehensive cleansing. Anyone who is indecisive or vacillating cannot be allowed to stay!
Xiong Tianhe glanced expressionlessly at everyone and coldly asked, "How much have we lost?"
Emperor Xuan Yin hesitated for a moment and cautiously reported the numbers.
Fourteen Quasi-Saint Emperors have fallen, nineteen have been severely injured, and sixty-four have suffered minor injuries. Over ten thousand Great Principal Golden Immortals have been lost, and over one hundred and sixty thousand Taiyi Golden Immortals have been lost.
As for Xiong Tianhe's own injuries, there's no need to say much. Not to mention anything else, just to cultivate a new evil thought incarnation would require a great deal of effort and time.
In contrast, the losses on the side of the Female Cultivators Union Alliance are basically zero.
The choice to be made is already clear.
"Then, according to the ancestor's opinion, let's retreat immediately! We can settle the score after we return..." Emperor Xuan Yin sighed.
By retreating now, Dao Court can still maintain its basic foundation and influence. If they insist on fighting to the death with the Female Cultivators Union Alliance, there may not be many immortals left who have a chance to return to Dao Court's territory.
It is indeed embarrassing, but it is the most reasonable choice. Those in power should not be swayed by impulsive emotions.
Perhaps after returning, we can find a way to form alliances and bring more allies to negotiate with the Female Cultivators Union Alliance, ensuring the Dao Court camp's influence.
"We now..."
Before Xiong Tianhe could finish speaking, his face suddenly changed: "Not good, they are attacking again!"
In the void, dozens of graceful figures swiftly arrived, followed by various Innate Spiritual Treasures and powerful Divine Abilities pouring out like a storm.
Caught off guard, more than ten Multi-Storied Heavenly Boats exploded, and the Great Principles and Taiyi Golden Immortals inside hurriedly escaped, quickly being engulfed in the attacks of numerous Innate Spiritual Treasures.
"You ignorant fools! I didn't come looking for trouble with you, yet you dare to come to me!" Xiong Tianhe angrily exclaimed, summoning his own Spiritual Treasure to counterattack. But now, he was no match for Immortal Venerable Qing Yao. After just a few rounds, he was left in a sorry state, completely defeated.
"Hmph! You can't handle just a few attacks? Are you even a man?" Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's crisp and beautiful mockery echoed in the void.
Xiong Tianhe was infuriated, on the verge of recklessly charging forward. In his heavily injured state, his luck was rapidly diminishing, causing his mind to become increasingly confused.
"...Ancestor, the Xuan Nu lineage has betrayed us! Retreat, quickly!" Emperor Xuan Yin rushed over, anxiously calling out.
"What..." Xiong Tianhe's face turned pale, and he suddenly turned around to see Emperor Haixue and Emperor Daiqi leading the Xuan Nu lineage in a massacre. The Taiyi Golden Immortals and Great Principles of the Dao Court camp were being slaughtered in groups.
At this point, the female emperors of the Xuan Nu lineage, who had been bystanders all along, finally revealed their true strength, but their target was them.
"Retreat! Retreat quickly!"
Xiong Tianhe didn't have time to think, only able to despairingly issue the order for a full retreat. He then grabbed Emperor Xuan Yin, transformed into a streak of light, and broke through the void, leaving only his benevolent incarnation to desperately block Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's attacks.
With the ancestor fleeing, the remaining Quasi-Saint Emperors lost their will to fight and scattered like birds and beasts. Especially the Quasi-Saint Emperors from the allied forces, they ran faster than anyone else.
As for the Great Principles and Taiyi Golden Immortals, it was not so easy for them to escape from the Quasi-Saint Emperors of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. They were being harvested in groups.
Some individuals, seeing no way to escape, could only choose to surrender in despair, allowing the female emperors to plant restrictive curses deep in their souls. From then on, they would lose their freedom for life and serve the Female Cultivators Union Alliance like cattle and horses.
The following battles were no longer suspenseful. The Quasi-Saint Emperors of the Female Cultivators Union Alliance achieved a complete victory. In the end, less than ten percent of the fleeing Great Principles and Taiyi Golden Immortals managed to escape, while the rest were either killed or became captives.
The number of Quasi-Saint Emperors who ran away is more, but Immortal Venerable Qing Yao doesn't really care. After this disastrous defeat, the prestige of Dao Court will definitely plummet, and most of its former allies will likely become disloyal and no longer pose a threat to the Female Cultivators Union Alliance.
"Qing Yao sister, I hope you're well!"
After clearing the battlefield, Emperor Haoyue led more than twenty Quasi-Saint Emperors from the Xuan Nv lineage to greet Immortal Venerable Qing Yao with a respectful bow and a bright smile.
Emperor Feng Ge glanced at the woman in the magnificent and beautiful white robe, secretly sneered, thinking that she was just another fox spirit coveting her junior brother.
Don't be fooled by her noble and dignified appearance now. Who knows what kind of seductive behavior she will engage in when practicing with her junior brother in the future? Shamelessly pleasing and satisfying him in the bedroom!
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao smiled slightly, "Haoyue, you're a bit late!"
Emperor Haoyue smiled helplessly, "Mainly because it took time to settle the core disciples and handle certain important interests in the Upper Realm, so it took quite a while! Before this, we never expected that one day we would have to separate ourselves from Dao Court and become enemies!"
After today, the Xuan Nv lineage will have no more connection with the Dao Court camp. For the ancestors who have returned to the Upper Realm, it is indeed difficult to make this decision.
"But I can guarantee that you will never regret your decision today!"
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao said, "This is not the place to talk. Let's go to the main hall of the sect."
"Of course," Emperor Haoyue nodded with a smile, "I have heard of the legendary son of luck for a long time, sister."
So, all the women returned to the main hall of the sect. Mu Yinghua first explained the conditions of the alliance and the various responsibilities and obligations that come with being a member of the Female Cultivators Union Alliance.
After Emperor Haoyue, representing the Xuan Nv lineage, agreed, all the empresses had to make a solemn oath, vowing never to betray the alliance, never to reveal the secret of the Innate Primordial Good Fortune Azure Lotus, and not to harm Qin Muling in any way.
Emperor Qing Huan and her daughter naturally accompanied them. It can be said that the smooth entry of the Xuan Nv lineage into the alliance was mainly due to Emperor Qing Huan's early investment in Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, which allowed them to reap unimaginable rewards.
Otherwise, even if Emperor Haoyue had some relationship with Immortal Venerable Qing Yao in the Upper Realm, it would not be easy for them to achieve their goals, at least not this easily.
Then, the formal alliance took place, witnessed by representatives of other Daoist forces, and after a series of procedures, a grand celebration banquet was held.
"Alright, now that the alliance is formed, where is Qin Muling? We should invite him over to let our sisters see him, right?"
Emperor Haoyue, with her beautiful and radiant appearance, held a jade wine bottle and smiled at Mu Yinghua.
The reason why the Female Cultivators Union Alliance was able to form and grow was mainly due to the role of Qin Muling, so Emperor Haoyue is most concerned about him now. She must establish contact with him as soon as possible and build a good relationship to ensure the long-term interests of the Xuan Nv lineage.
Mu Yinghua nodded, "That's only right. I have already sent someone to invite him. Let's wait!"
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