The difference between a full-scale offensive and a full-scale conquest is significant. However, when reduced to a single word, it is slaughter!
Ye Yun would show no mercy to the beings of the eleven Universal Universes, as this would involve the choices of the awakened ones later on.
If these races were all annihilated by him, he surmised that the awakened ones would not choose a race like his, which had lost its roots. The natural law of survival would be fully displayed in this Universal Universe throughout the entire course of time.
"Sect Master, isn't this too risky?" Lan Yue asked with a frown.
Once full-scale conquest began, it would be humanity alone fighting against the other twelve races. Setting aside the fact that humanity had been weak from the start, their numbers alone were more than three times less than any of these twelve races. Such an act would undoubtedly be suicidal.
"Life itself boils down to one word: struggle! Once we embark on the path of cultivation, we fight not only against people but also against heaven and earth. The survival of a race is no different."
"Moreover, our human race can fight to sustain itself! As long as we slay all the experts above the Enlightenment realm, the rest will be easy. Although it might result in heavy casualties for our human race, those who survive will undoubtedly become the pillars of our people!"
Sun Xiaoshan spoke, then fell silent for a moment before dropping a bombshell.
"To reduce casualties for our human race, I intend to open all the Yellow-tier cultivation techniques within my sect to the common people, and all those below Earth-tier to the imperial soldiers!"
The forty-odd people present were all stunned by Sun Xiaoshan's words. If things truly unfolded as Sun Xiaoshan proposed, they could foresee the future of the human race in the coming years, and the immense impact such an action would have on the entire world.
"Sect Master, if the cultivation techniques are leaked, it's acceptable. But what if internal strife arises later?" Wu Ming asked, his cultivation having broken through two realms, reaching the early stage of Enlightenment, and his lifespan increasing by a thousand years.
"Elder Wu Ming is implying that if they encounter a peerless prodigy, they might fear the emergence of rebellion, aren't you?"
Sun Xiaoshan smiled, knowing exactly what was on their minds. They were simply afraid that their power might fall into the hands of those outside the Qingyue Sect.
"We have the 'Haoran Sword Qi Art' and the 'Minor Nirvana Art'. What is there to fear? With these absolute cultivation techniques, no one can possibly surpass them within a million years!"
Sun Xiaoshan's words plunged them into contemplation. They also understood clearly that under the oppression of the various races, the human race's space for survival was constantly shrinking. Without a drastic change, the probability of the entire human race being annihilated in the long run was very high.
"I agree with the Sect Master's opinion. Sect Master, do as you see fit, and we'll start over if necessary."
Dongfang Dao looked at Sun Xiaoshan and nodded. He was a natural idealist; if not for his insufficient strength, given his personality, he might have already acted.
"I agree. Our human race has been simmering with anger under their pressure for too long. Since that's the case, why don't we forge a future for humanity?! Second Senior Sister, what do you think?" Third Elder Wuji also spoke up, turning to Lan Yue.
He knew that without his Second Senior Sister's consent, many matters could not be carried out. This was because the current ruler of the Tianyu Empire was her descendant.
"Although I think you are all a bunch of lunatics, I also agree with the Sect Master's words, so I agree as well. At worst, this old woman will sacrifice her life." Lan Yue also stood up and said with a smile.
"Good, then let the arrangements proceed. Elder Wu Ming, immediately convene the core disciples and then head directly to the Thunder Sword Sect. I will take my leave first!" Sun Xiaoshan said, and his figure instantly vanished from the great hall.
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"Did you clearly see how the Sect Master left?" an elder stared blankly at the spot where Sun Xiaoshan had just stood.
"That speed is too astonishing."
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"Enough, don't just stare. Even this old man didn't see clearly. Hurry up and attend to your duties, and implement the Sect Master's orders diligently." Dongfang Dao said with a smile and a reprimand.
"Yes!"
Soon, with the intervention of the Qingyue Sect, the vast machinery of the Tianyu Kingdom, comprising seven billion humans, began to operate.
Printed copies of Yellow-tier cultivation techniques were delivered to every household, ensuring that as many people as possible had a cultivation manual. The name of Sun Xiaoshan of the Qingyue Sect was imprinted on each of these techniques, instantly making him a household name among the human race.
Indeed, the Qingyue Sect was attempting to elevate Sun Xiaoshan into a god for the human race, much like the Heavenly Venerate of the Mengtian tribe. Only in this way could the human race achieve greater internal unity, allowing Sun Xiaoshan to focus on dealing with various future situations.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away from the Qingyue Sect, at the Thunder Sword Sect, countless sword cultivators stood on the sect's plaza, their faces grim as they gazed at the tens of thousands of Kuimei race members surrounding them!
Last month, a small, low-grade spirit mine was discovered in the back mountains of the Thunder Sword Sect. Unfortunately, this top-secret information was leaked by a disciple planted by the Northern Kui Sect within their sect before the sect could even seal it.
This disciple was a true disciple of the Thunder Sword Sect with considerable authority. After the incident broke out, he immediately went to the Kui Sword Sect, a subordinate sect of the Northern Kui Sect.
After the news was amplified through several channels, all the eighth and ninth-grade sects within a ten-thousand-mile radius received the information. Therefore, to protect this spirit mine, the Thunder Sword Sect was simultaneously accelerating its extraction and preparing for battle. By the previous day, the Thunder Sword Sect and other sects had already engaged in several minor skirmishes.
Consequently, they had to report to their upstream sect, hoping their upstream sect could help resolve this crisis.
However, they seemed to have underestimated the value of a spirit mine. Not only was their upstream sect currently restrained by the Northern Kui Sect, but if not for the recent aggressive expansion of the Qingyue Sect, the Northern Kui Sect would likely have acted themselves. The Northern Kui Sect was backed by the Kui Mei Sect, a first-rate sect, and even the Thunder Race, which backed the Thunder Sword Sect, dared not provoke its might.
"Thunder Sword! Heavenly treasures like spirit mines are not something your mere Thunder Race can monopolize. If you are wise, hand over the spirit mine, and the Thunder Sword Sect shall relocate its entire population! Otherwise, only utter devastation awaits your Thunder Sword Sect!"