Chapter 1500: Chapter 583 The Time Has Come_2 Chapter 1500: Chapter 583 The Time Has Come_2 Because after Lu Yuan had withdrawn and went into seclusion, on the Eastern Territory front line, the offensive of Taiping Dao notably slowed.

Qing Guanzi and Yi Dancheng seemed also to be intimidated by the fact that Lu Yuan had been injured.

When making moves on the front line, they became increasingly careful and cautious, holding back their strength to ensure safety.

Such a posture was indeed safe.

But the offensive momentum of Taiping Dao was instantly slowed.

Over these years, Jiuzhou Immortal Gate had fought three battles and triumphed in all, capturing five countries in one go.

Taiping Dao, however, had fought only two battles and only gained three nations’ territories.

This comparison clearly showed the declining momentum of Taiping Dao.

What was shown to the outsiders was the rumor actively released by Taiping Dao.

After nearly fifty years of fighting, Taiping Dao had lost nearly twenty thousand soldiers, and their military strength was nearly exhausted; not only the upper echelons were unable to continue fighting, but the lower ranks also lacked the capacity.

By now, although Taiping Dao was still holding on and had not retreated,
In reality, they were just gritting their teeth and trying to maintain the current battle lines.

Currently, Taiping Dao was unable to advance but had enough to defend itself.

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It still had a deterrent effect, but the threat had greatly reduced.

This was reflected in Changqing Immortal Sect’s reaction, their attention towards Taiping Dao had clearly dropped a level.

Aside from maintaining the necessary defensive forces on the front line, they had redirected more reserve forces to the western line to resist the increasingly eastward, unstoppable arrogance of Jiuzhou Immortal Gate.

And Taiping Dao was quietly ignored due to the joint efforts of both sides.

Thus, Lu Yuan managed to dodge this disaster.

So, when the news arrived, while he felt relieved, he couldn’t help but reflect, “I never expected Song Xiren to be so resolute, and the counterattack from Changqing Immortal Sect came so swiftly.

After this defeat, Jiuzhou lost Ding Wanxuan, and Gu Huaiyuan fled.

Together with Huang Yuanxiu, who had previously been heavily injured and went into seclusion.

Now Jiuzhou still nominally has two Earth Immortals, but both are seriously injured, and at most, they can exert forty to fifty percent of their usual strength, far from their peak condition.”
At his side, Qing Guanzi, who also received the news and hurried over, couldn’t help but say, “Jiuzhou has suffered a severe blow and its strength is greatly damaged; it is doubtful they can resist Changqing Immortal Sect any further.

It’s hard to say whether they can even preserve their current conquests, let alone continue to advance.

Although Changqing Immortal Sect succeeded in killing Ding Wanxuan, Song Xiren also died; it was merely a pyrrhic victory.

Both Jiuzhou Immortal Gate and Changqing Immortal Sect have been weakened, far from their past power.

Even if these two sects come together now, they are no match for us.

The opportunity we’ve been waiting for has arrived.

Should we take action now?”
Following him, Yi Dancheng, who also heard this, immediately objected, “This proposal is unwise.

Right now, Jiuzhou has merely suffered a heavy blow, but they still hold the countries they previously occupied.

If we act now, are we supposed to just hand over the three Northern Territories to them?

Even after we engage, if a battle breaks down and Changqing Immortal Sect expands its territory in the North alongside Jiuzhou seizing our outlets.

Should we also acknowledge the territories they occupy according to the covenant?

If we acknowledge that, having lost most of the Northern Territory, would conquered Central, Eastern, and Southern Territories be enough for our master to break through to Heavenly Immortal?

If not, are we to directly turn against them and strike, opening another battle with Jiuzhou Immortal Gate?

Or should we choose to merge with them, giving up some sovereignty to integrate into the Jiuzhou Immortal Gate system?

Whichever choice we make, there will be losses for us.

Rather than that, we might as well wait a bit longer.

Jiuzhou now, having suffered a terrible defeat with the two remaining leaders, Huang Yuanxiu and Gu Huaiyuan, both heavily injured and in poor condition.

A forced move might result in backlash, leading to direct fall on the battlefield.

Looking at Changqing Immortal Sect, the two remaining Earth Immortals, whether Yang Jihua or Zhang Xiuzhu, are in much better shape than those in Jiuzhou.

Their involvement might as well, at the cost of severe wounds, drag Huang Yuanxiu and Gu Huaiyuan to their deaths.

Neither needs to be completely annihilated; just one more death, and the currently maintainable situation in Jiuzhou might instantly collapse.

Then, Jiuzhou might seize the chance to counterattack, possibly regaining the previously lost Northern and Western Territories directly.

And Jiuzhou, in such a dangerous situation, the condition worsening, might immediately plunge into a crisis.

When that happens, they will likely come to us, asking us to intervene.

Thus, without exerting any effort, the leadership of Jiuzhou would be handed over to us at Taiping Dao.

Wouldn’t this be far better than seizing Jiuzhou by force or voluntarily merging with them?”
Yi Dancheng, deservedly the avatar with the most interactions with Jiuzhou, analyzed the situation thoroughly.

His remarks laid out all the potential issues and weighed the pros and cons of each option clearly.

After listening, Lu Yuan couldn’t help but clap his hands, “Alright, then as Yi Dancheng suggested, regarding this matter, let’s not make any moves for now and continue to observe.

Here in Su Yun Country, let’s also slow down the new offensive being prepared, and for the time being, don’t attract the attention of Changqing Immortal Sect, allowing them to keep focusing on Jiuzhou.

Here in the Eastern Territory, let’s create a safe rear environment for them, enabling the other side to continue consecutively launching battles to reclaim lost territories.

However, we can start making some preparations.”