Chapter 516: The Fence-sitters

The battle lasted for nearly four full days.

During these four days, the fighting was exceptionally fierce.

As for Lin Xun.

Lin Xun was naturally fishing in troubled waters.

Anyway, Lin Xun would strike here and there.

Exerting his strength as a Dragon Gate Realm Elder of the Demon Shadow Sect, he was actually quite tough.

But Lin Xun also restrained himself as much as possible, making sure he didn’t stand out too much.

Regardless, Lin Xun was doing his best to minimize his presence.

After all, this was very important!

If he stood out too much, he might be suspected.

But if he performed too poorly and was seen by his fellow disciples from the Demon Shadow Sect, they might think he was a pathetic “Blood Demon,” and that would be a problem.

Then, around the fifth day, the battle for the Dragon Cry Holy Land was nearing its end.

At this point, the casualties among the Cultivators of the Soul Faction and the Technique Faction were still within an acceptable range for both sides.

If one had to determine which side was superior, the Soul Faction or the Technique Faction…

Then, in truth, the Soul Faction’s strength did indeed hold the upper hand.

But regardless.

For the Cultivators of both factions, if they fought to the death…

Then it could be said that almost no one would obtain the Dragon Cry Holy Land.

Even if one faction eventually secured the Dragon Cry Holy Land, they would likely suffer such heavy losses that they wouldn’t be able to hold onto it.

“Luo Shan, I don’t think we’ll reach a conclusion if we keep fighting like this.”

“In fact, if we fight to the bitter end, neither of us might get the Dragon Cry Holy Land.”

“Or are we fighting tooth and nail only for someone else to reap the benefits?”

During a lull in the battle, an Elder of the Soul Faction spoke up.

From his tone, it seemed he intended to negotiate for peace.

“Oh? So it seems you want to make peace?”

The leader of the Technique Faction, named Luo Shan, turned and glanced at the Soul Faction Elder.

Luo Shan found the Soul Faction Cultivator’s proposal somewhat laughable.

“How about this: the Dragon Cry Holy Land will be split equally between our two factions.”

“We’ll draw a boundary line and manage our respective sides.”

“Then, our two factions will not interfere with each other!”

“How about it? Heh.”

The Elder of the Technique Faction laughed disdainfully.

“You ask me how about it?”

“Of course it’s not okay!”

“Even if our Soul and Technique Factions draw a line to control the Dragon Cry Holy Land, we’ll be so close—who doesn’t know the Soul Faction’s little schemes?”

“Who knows if you’ll suddenly try something?”

“How could our Technique Faction possibly be peaceful neighbors with you?”

“To be honest, Long Wu, even if we split the Dragon Cry Holy Land in two, could you really sleep soundly?”

“Then what exactly do you want?” Long Wu narrowed his eyes slightly, looking very displeased.

“How about this then…”

The corners of Luo Shan’s mouth curled up slightly.

“You can take more than half of the resources from the Dragon Cry Holy Land. As long as what you want isn’t excessive, our Technique Faction can provide it.”

“As for things like Mind-Cultivation Techniques, you can transcribe them; we won’t stop you.”

“We can even give you even more resources.”

“But!”

“The Dragon Cry Holy Land must belong to us.”

“Long Wu, what do you think?”

“Luo Shan, you must be delusional!”

“We both know the greatest value of the Dragon Cry Holy Land lies in its location within these continuous Spiritual Mountains; it’s a sacred land for cultivation.”

“Furthermore, there are many geographical resources within the Dragon Cry Holy Land that are extremely beneficial to Cultivators.”

“And that’s not all.”

“The Dragon Cry Holy Land’s Mountain-Protecting Magic Formation dates back to ancient times.”

“The key to establishing a Sect is having enough territory and a sufficiently powerful Magic Formation!”

“And you want to take all of that.”

“Why don’t you just ascend to the heavens?”

“You want to monopolize the Dragon Cry Holy Land?”

“That is absolutely impossible!”

“Since you won’t satisfy this request of mine, then there’s nothing more to say.”

“In that case, let there be war.”

The Soul Faction Elder raised his hand, brandishing a jade pendant.

On the other side, the Technique Faction Cultivators also activated the jade pendants in their hands.

The Magic Formation of the Dragon Cry Holy Land was actually quite unique.

The Magic Formation of the Dragon Cry Holy Land was jointly controlled by the Holy Lord and the Left and Right Elders to prevent the Holy Lord from having too much power.

This was the peculiar aspect of the Dragon Cry Holy Land.

Thus, the Dragon Cry Holy Land’s Magic Formation was divided into three parts.

Under the will of the two factions’ Elders…

Two giant dragons from the Dragon Cry Holy Land soared into the air and began to grapple with each other.

In short, they would absolutely not leave the Dragon Cry Holy Land to the other party.

If one were to establish a Sect, this place was simply too important.

And just as their battle reached its peak…

Suddenly, the Sect Master of the Demon Shadow Sect entered the battlefield.

At this moment, the Sect Master of the Demon Shadow Sect stopped pretending and directly entered the Ascension Realm.

The addition of an Ascension Realm Cultivator completely changed the course of the battle.

No one expected that the Sect Master of the Demon Shadow Sect would actually be in the Ascension Realm.

“What is going on with your Demon Shadow Sect? Didn’t we agree that if I accepted more of your conditions, you would support my Technique Faction?”

Luo Shan never expected that the Sect Master of the Demon Shadow Sect would be a traitor who had sided with the Soul Faction.

With the suffocating pressure of the Demon Shadow Sect Master’s entry, the battle began to tilt completely to one side.

Furthermore, the Cultivators of the Demon Shadow Sect naturally stopped pretending as well; they followed their Sect Master’s lead and attacked the Technique Faction.

As for Lin Xun, the undercover agent lurking within the Demon Shadow Sect, he naturally had to charge along with them.

Lin Xun launched attacks toward the Technique Faction Cultivators.

To be honest, Lin Xun felt that the Technique Faction was quite pitiful.

“Fellow Daoists and colleagues.”

“Right now, you still have a chance to join our Soul Faction.”

“If you join us, I promise that once our Soul Faction takes control of the Dragon Cry Holy Land, we will certainly treat you well.”

“But if you continue to resist…”

“Then you will be dealt with alongside the Technique Faction Cultivators.”

Because the situation had rapidly tilted to one side, those Cultivators supporting the Technique Faction felt that the cause was lost; like fence-sitters, they one after another turned to the Soul Faction.

After all, all they wanted was profit.

Now, the benefits of supporting the Technique Faction were too small—in fact, there were no benefits, and they might even suffer losses.

Naturally, these people weren’t going to stick around.

Consequently, like falling dominoes, as the Cultivators supporting the Technique Faction defected to the Soul Faction, the combat strength of the Technique Faction waned while the Soul Faction’s waxed.

In less than half an hour, the Technique Faction Cultivators died one by one.