"Fellow cultivators, you have all seen it," the Demonic Venerable Yinsha chuckled darkly. "In truth, everyone here is intelligent and must have long guessed that the Supreme Sect's targeting is not solely aimed at our Yinsha Sect. While Great Qian Continent is vast and rich, it is not solely dominated by the Supreme Sect, which has numerous factions. This is simply a pretext to invade our Kang Province now. If the righteous and evil paths of Kang Province cannot set aside past grievances to overcome this crisis together, then while our Yinsha Sect will certainly suffer, this Venerable believes the days ahead for all of you will also be far from pleasant."

As for the evil path’s Demon Prison Sect or the Asura Heaven, things were somewhat better, as they already had agreements for mutual defense. However, the Nascent Soul Ancestors of the righteous path began cursing inwardly, yet the Demonic Venerable Yinsha spoke nothing but the truth. The Supreme Sect was a fierce tiger; once it occupied the Yinsha Sect's territory, how could it be content to lie dormant?

"Amitabha, this poor monk dares to ask: how would we deal with it if the senior, True Man Taiyi, came alone to our Kang Province? Wouldn't everyone in Kang Province feel endangered then?" The speaker was the great monk Venerable Subduer of Dragons from Diamond Temple. He was tall and imposing, resembling a fierce ox, but in reality, he was a man of delicate thought, which was why Diamond Temple had dispatched him for this occasion.

A Soul Transformation expert was formidable; facing over a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators head-on would be pure suicide. But if one were shameless enough, disregarding the decorum of top-tier experts to strike here and there, it would become a serious headache. Surely, they couldn't expect a mass of Nascent Soul cultivators to huddle together for warmth all day long?

Thus, Venerable Subduer of Dragons' words reflected the concerns of all the Supreme Elders present. With Kang Province's unified strength, dealing with forces excluding True Man Taiyi would not be a major issue. However, against a Soul Transformation expert, they were somewhat helpless. Soul Transformation experts had a deep understanding of the laws of space; they could appear and disappear unpredictably, making even mass siege difficult.

"Everyone rest assured, if True Man Taiyi dares to come, our sect will naturally invite a cultivator of the same level to restrain him," the Demonic Venerable Yinsha grinned incessantly. "Moreover, Fu Qian Continent is not solely reliant on the Supreme Sect; they have many enemies too. In short, as long as the cultivation world of our Kang Province unites, the Supreme Sect will gain no advantage. Our internal strife is our own business. Once we allow an external invasion, revealing weakness to the enemy, everyone will come to take a bite, and then Kang Province will be finished."

What the Demonic Venerable Yinsha said held much truth. Kang Province was geographically smaller and lacked a Soul Transformation expert, placing it in a relatively weaker position. Refusing to unite against external threats was simply courting self-destruction. In fact, similar situations were not new in Kang Province’s history. When faced with outside invaders, the various sects of Kang Province had always managed to band together; otherwise, Kang Province would have been wiped out countless times already.

The words of the Demonic Venerable Yinsha also brought some reassurance. They would likely invite that expert from the East Sea to uphold justice; Senior Yaksha King had always looked out for Kang Province and maintained good relations with its various sects. If he were to intervene, at the very least, he could restrain True Man Taiyi.

But looking at it another way, if the Yaksha King ignored the situation and allowed the Supreme Sect to gradually devour Kang Province, the Yaksha tribe's future would also be difficult. From a long-term perspective, the Yaksha King would inevitably act, even if only for the sake of his own people.

At this point, the representatives of the various sects felt somewhat more at ease. If they didn't have to directly confront a Soul Transformation expert, then under the banner of unified external defense, forming an alliance was mandatory. In fact, the representatives who came to watch the battle had already internally settled on the course of action: unite against the outside world.

A covenant was quickly drafted following the established procedures: an agreement to jointly resist external enemies for a period of one hundred years. During this century, all sects and factions were to maintain the status quo, and none were permitted to make any rash moves, or they would be considered enemies of all Kang Province. During this period, the Supreme Elder of the Joyful Union Sect tried to pressure the Yinsha Sect to hand over Lei Dong and Qi Feifei, but the Demonic Venerable Yinsha rejected this, claiming ignorance about Qi Feifei. The other sects also supported the Yinsha Sect on this matter, suggesting such issues could be addressed after the century-long covenant expired.

After all, it was the Joyful Union Sect, not them, losing face. Why stir up trouble with the desperate Yinsha Sect during this tumultuous time? Every sect and faction was fiercely protective of its own. This was the fundamental basis for a large sect to establish and maintain its existence. If they couldn't even protect their own members and had to hand them over at a critical moment, wouldn't everyone fear for themselves? Sects like that were destined to have short lifespans.

Lei Dong learned of this through the Blood Demon, who attended the "Sailing Without Watermark" alliance meeting. He marveled at Kang Province's attitude of external unity while becoming secretly wary of the Joyful Union Sect. Although the Joyful Union Sect dared not act overtly on the surface, engaging in clandestine maneuvers was normal. However, the fact that the Joyful Union Sect currently dared not openly confront Lei Dong eased a significant worry in his heart.

At worst, he would simply avoid operating in various parts of Kang Province before reaching the Nascent Soul stage. Once he reached Nascent Soul, the Joyful Union Sect would truly hold no fear for him.

Lei Dong convened another three-person meeting to deliberate whether to eliminate the Seven Sons of Lingxiao, but this was immediately vetoed by the Heavenly Demon and the Blood Demon jointly. Sects valued reputation. Although the Heavenly Demon's killing of Fan Quqing earlier was disrespectful and somewhat brutal, it was at least done under a life-and-death agreement. Even if the Supreme Sect acted, they couldn't deploy their entire force openly.

But leaving the Seven Sons of Lingxiao alive would provide the Supreme Sect with an excellent justification, perhaps even allowing them to rally other sects in Great Qian Continent, which would create massive trouble.

This outcome made Lei Dong sigh with regret. However, he was not completely thoughtless or lacking in strategic perspective; he knew that currently, he lacked the capital to contend with the Supreme Sect alone. Time was the resource he lacked most critically. Lei Dong was confident that given a hundred years, he would truly have the foundation to establish himself in this world.

The heroes of Kang Province also harbored the desire to avoid war if possible. Before the Seven Sons of Lingxiao departed, they scattered the terms of the covenant far and wide, even spreading subtle rumors that Kang Province had a way to deal with the Supreme Sect if they deployed a Soul Transformation expert.

By this time, the Seven Sons of Lingxiao were also fearful that the Yinsha Sect might become desperate. They hurried to the sea, boarded a large flying vessel, and Shang Jian complained indignantly, "Senior Brother, this backwater place, Kang Province, actually dares to unite and form an alliance to resist our Supreme Sect! Does this mean we won't avenge Sister Fan? Furthermore, that Yaksha King is so arrogant, daring to subtly support Kang Province from behind."

"Of course, we must avenge Sister Fan, but the most important thing right now is to return and report to our elders; I believe they will make the appropriate judgment. As for that old fellow, the Yaksha King..." Hmph, he must be afraid that if our Supreme Sect occupies Kang Province, it will be extremely unfavorable to him..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xuan Zhenzi heard a furious snort nearby that made his ears tingle. Shocked, an overwhelmingly powerful oppressive aura enveloped the entire flying vessel.

Instantly, Xuan Zhenzi broke out in a cold sweat. An existence capable of striking such fear into him must undoubtedly be at the Soul Transformation level. He immediately dared not display any airs of the Supreme Sect, instead shouting respectfully, "This junior is Xuan Zhenzi of the Supreme Sect. May I ask which senior is gracing us with their presence so that this junior may offer proper courtesies?"

"Courtesy? Heh heh, I don't think that's necessary," a voice echoed across heaven and earth, seemingly smiling yet laden with immense pressure. "Killing old dogs like you is nothing the Supreme Sect values anyway."

"The, the Yaksha King." Xuan Zhenzi felt his guts about to split. When he hadn't actually encountered the Yaksha King, he could certainly act arrogantly. But facing him directly was an entirely different matter. Xuan Zhenzi knew clearly that even though he was a high-level Nascent Soul cultivator, facing a top-tier existence like the Yaksha King, he could only bow in submission. If they were forced to fight, he doubted he could withstand twenty moves.

If even Xuan Zhenzi was so utterly terrified, the others were naturally even more so. Under the deliberate pressure of the Yaksha King, only Xuan Zhenzi dared to speak, hurriedly saying with extreme deference, "Senior, please forgive us. Your juniors spoke carelessly and offended you. We beg senior to be magnanimous considering our youth." He was genuinely afraid. In this world, respect was inherently given to the strong. Even towards a strong adversary, respect must be maintained; it was one of the world's laws. Otherwise, being killed would only merit the response: 'Serves you right.'

Although he had the powerful Supreme Sect behind him, the Yaksha clan was not to be trifled with. He could only adopt a meek posture, hoping the Yaksha King would show mercy.

If Lei Dong were here, he would surely comment again that strength truly is the ultimate path. Who in all of Kang Province had ever seen Xuan Zhenzi in such a state?

"Scram back to the Great Qian Continent, and tell that old Taoist Taiyi not to force this King to unite with the Eight Great Sects of Kang Province." The Yaksha King did not reveal his form, withholding his full power, but his majesty was transmitted without reservation.

Xuan Zhenzi and his entourage dared not hesitate in the slightest, quickly replying, "We thank the Senior for sparing our lives. This junior and my group will depart immediately." As he spoke, they piloted the flying vessel, speeding toward the deep sea. Of course, their path still required them to pass through the Yaksha Sea.

In truth, the Yaksha King had reservations about killing these few. If it provoked the Supreme Sect into desperation, the Yaksha King, with his Soul Transformation strength, certainly wouldn't fear them. But what of the entire Yaksha clan? Maintaining good relations with the various sects of Kang Province and adhering to non-aggression was also part of the Yaksha clan’s strategy. At critical moments, mutual unity and support were necessary. Even so, he knew the Supreme Sect likely wouldn't let the matter rest, but they wouldn't dare to act too brazenly.

Lei Dong knew nothing of this affair. At this time, he was counting large piles of spirit stones, wholly focused on how to improve his strength.