Chapter 471: Founding the Anti-Yuan Alliance, The Final Battle Approaches!
At that moment, Lin Dong, Xiao Diao, and the others also arrived, joining the disciples of Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace to launch a full counterattack against Yuan Gate.
With such powerful reinforcements, it didn't take long for the Yuan Gate forces at the palace to be completely annihilated.
"This time… on behalf of all disciples of Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, I thank our friends from Dao Sect and the senior experts from the outer regions,"
Ling Qingzhu said with a graceful bow toward the Dao Sect group, as well as Zhu Li, Liu Qing, and others.
"Yuan Gate is our common enemy," Ying Xuanzi replied calmly. "You should rest for now."
With that, he led the Dao Sect members to step aside. Xiao Diao, Zhu Li, and the others also gave them some space—but Ying Huanhuan stayed behind.
Soon, only Lin Fan, Ying Huanhuan, and Ling Qingzhu remained.
Seeing the others disperse, Ying Huanhuan gave Lin Fan a glance with her icy-blue eyes, then turned to Ling Qingzhu with a faint smile and extended a slender hand. "I'm Ying Huanhuan of Dao Sect. I believe we've met before."
"Ling Qingzhu. And your name, Miss Huanhuan, is well known throughout the Eastern Xuan Region."
A rare smile graced Ling Qingzhu's beautiful face as she extended her hand. Neither proud woman showed the slightest hint of backing down.
"I'll leave you two to talk," Ying Huanhuan said gently, glancing at Lin Fan. Her tone softened. "Once we're done here, we'll continue with our original plan. I'll wait for you."
With that, she turned and left without further comment.
"She treats you very well," Ling Qingzhu said quietly, watching Ying Huanhuan walk away.
Lin Fan chuckled. "And what about you? Shouldn't you treat me better too?"
Ling Qingzhu's expression turned complicated. Her lips curled faintly, but she turned her head away and changed the subject. "Thank you… for earlier."
"There's no need for thanks between us," Lin Fan said with a light shake of his head. "Take the disciples of Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace and come with us to Dao Sect."
"This place is no longer safe. If Yuan Gate launches another ambush, your people will suffer dearly."
Ling Qingzhu hesitated. Heading to Dao Sect would inevitably feel like taking shelter under someone else's roof. Though Lin Fan was right, she felt a little reluctant.
"You have to think about your disciples," Lin Fan said gently, noticing her uncertainty.
After a moment of silence, Ling Qingzhu finally nodded.
"Go give the order," Lin Fan said as he looked out over the ruined palace grounds, then turned and left.
Ling Qingzhu's gaze lingered on his back for a long moment, her expression complex. In the end, she followed his advice and relayed the message.
"You're sending them to our Dao Sect?"
Ying Huanhuan gracefully descended beside Lin Fan, her eyes resting on the survivors of Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.
"Mm," Lin Fan nodded with a smile. "You don't mind, do you?"
"I'm not that petty," she rolled her eyes, then murmured as she looked toward Ling Qingzhu and the others,
"I can understand her… because for the past three years, I've been carrying all of Dao Sect's burdens alone…"
As she spoke with quiet honesty, Lin Fan gently ruffled her hair and said, "You've done well. But from now on, I'll handle everything."
"…Okay."
A faint blush colored her lovely face as she softly replied.
By midday, the cleanup was complete. Without further delay, Lin Fan and the others set out for Dao Sect with their full force.
…
The large group's return naturally caused a stir. Dao Sect disciples looked at the injured survivors of Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace with deep sympathy.
This war had swept across the Eastern Xuan Region. Had Dao Sect not had Ying Huanhuan—and Lin Fan returned in time—their fate might have been even worse than Taiqing Palace's.
After arriving, Ling Qingzhu learned of Dao Sect's plan to proactively strike Yuan Gate. After some thought, she made a suggestion:
"Yuan Gate's war has devastated the Eastern Xuan Region and destroyed many super sects. But many powerful individuals escaped their purge."
"If Dao Sect plans to strike Yuan Gate, why not rally those people? We'll strengthen our forces and reduce Dao Sect's losses."
"If we raise the banner of destroying Yuan Gate, countless hidden experts will surely emerge to join us. That will make it much easier to attack."
Ying Xuanzi's eyes lit up. It was a sound suggestion.
"Lin Fan, what do you think?" he asked.
Lin Fan looked at Ling Qingzhu for a moment, then smiled. "I agree."
"Good!"
Ying Xuanzi stood up, visibly stirred. "Spread the word. Summon all the powerhouses of the Eastern Xuan Region! Form the Anti-Yuan Alliance! Three days from now—we battle Yuan Gate to the death!"
…
The announcement of the Anti-Yuan Alliance quickly spread across the Eastern Xuan Region.
At first, the response was lukewarm.
But when the message was confirmed to be real, the entire region exploded.
From all corners, hidden experts shot into the skies and headed straight for Dao Sect.
Each one bore the same look—hatred toward Yuan Gate!
Many had lost clans, families, sects, and loved ones in the chaos Yuan Gate had caused. Their hatred ran deep.
Until now, they'd had no means of resistance.
But now, Dao Sect had stepped forward. The chance for revenge was here, and they wouldn't miss it.
In just three days, the atmosphere of the entire Eastern Xuan Region changed.
Formerly hunted survivors began emerging from their hiding places, all heading toward the last standing super sect: Dao Sect.
Outside Dao Sect, the mountains were filled with figures. Countless voices roared into the sky, turning the once-quiet peaks into a deafening city-like commotion.
Buzz!
As more and more powerhouses arrived, Dao Sect's protective formation began to shake. Then, the light dome slowly dissipated.
BOOM!
Torrents of yuan power surged forth.
Whoosh whoosh!
Countless figures burst from within Dao Sect, hovering high in the air. Their combined aura was vast and overwhelming.
A chilling bloodlust filled the sky, making hearts tremble.
The three-day deadline had arrived.
Dao Sect and the reinforcements from the Demon Region had fully assembled!
Powerhouses from across the Eastern Xuan Region looked up at the terrifying presence in the sky—their eyes filled with awe.
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