At this time, the buffer zone was a barren land for some of the major inland sects. Generally, top sects like the Myriad Buddha Temple and the Tianyi Dao Sect wouldn't take a second look at this place.
However, the 72 Southern Islands were different. Whether it was the Myriad Buddha Temple or the Tianyi Dao Sect, they all wanted to extend their hands into the 72 Southern Islands. This was because as long as they extended their hands there, it was equivalent to getting a large piece of cake from the endless resources in the sea.
However, the people of the 72 Southern Islands wouldn't agree to this kind of thing. Just like the last time when the Iron Buddha Temple occupied a nameless island in the Southern Islands, even if that island didn't have a crystal stone vein, the 72 Southern Islands would definitely snatch that island back. This was because they didn't care about a crystal stone vein, but they would never allow the Iron Buddha Temple to extend their hands into the Southern Islands. It was precisely because of this that those major sects had always wanted to extend their hands into the Southern Islands, but they didn't have the opportunity.
The buffer zone was very close to the Southern Islands. It could be said that as long as they controlled the buffer zone, they could directly threaten the 72 Southern Islands. It was precisely because of this that both the 72 Southern Islands and the Mysterious Sky Sect attached great importance to the buffer zone. Although both sides had different reactions when they heard that the buffer zone was going to be independent, it was also because of the consideration of benefits. For example, the Mysterious Sky Sect had previously controlled a lot of sects in the buffer zone. This was their first step in extending their hands into the Southern Islands. It was precisely because of this that their reaction was so fierce when they heard that the buffer zone was going to be independent.
The 72 Southern Islands didn't care. As long as the buffer zone didn't fall into the hands of the Mysterious Sky Sect and the other major sects, they wouldn't care even if the sects in the buffer zone were to become independent. On the contrary, it would be beneficial to them, so they allowed the sects in the buffer zone to become independent.
However, what the 72 Southern Islands did was a little too short-sighted, which caused Zhao Hai to retaliate against them, resulting in the current situation.
No matter when, the Mysterious Sky Sect and the 72 Southern Islands regarded the buffer zone as their exclusive property. They wouldn't allow anyone to touch it. The reason why the major sects couldn't extend their hands into the buffer zone was because the sects in the buffer zone were previously controlled by the Mysterious Sky Sect. If the major sects attacked the buffer zone, the sects in the buffer zone would ask the Mysterious Sky Sect for help, and the Mysterious Sky Sect would directly attack. At that time, not only would the major sects in the buffer zone have to face the attacks of the Mysterious Sky Sect, but also the Mysterious Sky Sect and the 72 Islands. Most importantly, the other sects who couldn't obtain the buffer zone would be a hindrance because they didn't have a righteous name in's name name sect.......
But if the sects in the buffer zone took the initiative to seek refuge with the major sects, then the situation would be completely different. If Zhao Hai and the others really took the initiative to seek refuge with the major sects, then the major sects would immediately accept them and directly attack them. Because Zhao Hai and the others had already sought refuge with them, it was equivalent to helping their own subordinates. No one could say anything about it.
This was what the Black Sky Sect and the Seventy-two Islands of the Southern Sea were most afraid of. If those large sects were to act in the name of righteousness, it would be tantamount to provoking a war between the two sides. At that time, those large sects would be able to deal with them with all their strength. With their strength, it was impossible to withstand the full attack of those large sects. Under such circumstances, they were afraid that they could only give up the buffer zone.
But in this way, the major sects would reach their hands into the Southern Sea. When the time comes, it would be difficult for them to drive the major sects away. Don't be fooled by the appearance of the major sects, they were more greedy than anyone else. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to develop into a major sect.
Whether it was the Mysterious Sky Sect or the 72 Islands, what they were most afraid of was the major sects reaching their hands into the buffer zone. Once the major sects reach their hands into the buffer zone, then their hands would stretch further and further. In the end, they would find that their territory was gone, their benefits were gone. Everything would become theirs, and they could only listen to their words. This was the nature of the major sects.
And now, Zhao Hai said that they would seek refuge with the major sects in order to save their lives. This made Xuanyangzi and the others wake up. They suddenly discovered that the Exploration Sea Alliance wasn't without a choice. They still had a lot of options. One must know that the Exploration Sea Alliance still controlled half of the buffer zone. If they really used this as a bargaining chip to seek refuge with the major sects, then not only would the major sects accept them, they would also give them preferential treatment. Not to mention saving their lives, this was equivalent to giving the major sects an opportunity and a righteous name. The major sects would then be able to openly reach out to the Southern Sea, and the end of the Mysterious Sky Sect and the 72 Islands would soon arrive.
It was precisely because of this that Xuanyangzi and Xuan Yaozi's complexion turned ugly. This was because they thought of the terrible consequences.
Although the Mysterious Sky Sect and the Mysterious Sword Sect were the overlords of the buffer zone and the people in the buffer zone thought that they were big sects, they knew in their hearts that they were far inferior compared to the top sects like the Myriad Buddha Temple and the Tianyi Yi Sect. Previously, when the Myriad Buddha Temple and the Tianyi Yi Sect wanted to extend their hands into the South Sea, although they had stopped them, there was no way to stop them by themselves. The ones who had truly stopped those big sects were the other big sects. If it weren't for the other big sects causing trouble behind their backs, they wouldn't have been able to stop those big sects.
Zhao Hai looked at Xuanyangzi and Xuan Yaozi and couldn't help but sneer. Naturally, he wouldn't allow the Great Sects to extend their hands to the buffer zone. If they did, then the buffer zone would have nothing to do with them. However, this didn't stop him from using this matter to scare Xuanyangzi and the others. He wanted to tell Xuanyangzi and the others that they shouldn't think that they have no way to retreat. If they really push them too hard, then they can do anything they want. When the time comes, they will have their own weapons.
On the other hand, the eyes of Daoist Qinglan and the others lit up. They thought that they were already at a dead end. But after hearing Zhao Hai's words, they discovered that they weren't at a dead end. Their path was still very wide.
Zhao Hai looked at Xuanyangzi and Xuan Yaozi and said, "You two, you should understand what I'm trying to say. If you want to cooperate with us, then you can withdraw from the buffer zone and leave the buffer zone to the people there. However, we can write off everything that happened before, regardless of who was right and who was wrong. But one thing we can guarantee is that if you form an alliance with us, then we can help you deal with the 72 Isles in the South Sea in the future. We can even give you some resources to deal with them. In any case, we have already fallen out with the 72 Isles, so you won't suffer any losses. You just lost control of the buffer zone, but even if our Sea Exploring Alliance occupies the buffer zone, we wouldn't be able to pose any threat to you. On the contrary, the 72 Isles have a great enmity with us, so they would certainly attack us. Both sides would slowly consume each other's strength, wouldn't this be a good thing for you?" Zhao Hai looked at Xuanyangzi and Xuan Yaozi and said, "You two, you should understand my words. The two of you can carefully think about it. If you can't make the decision, then you can go back and discuss it. We're not in a hurry, we can wait slowly. Even if the 72 islands attack, we can still withstand it. But we can also say that we can only give you ten days. This time, the 72 islands will certainly retaliate fiercely. We don't know how long we can last. If you don't have any news after ten days, then I'm sorry, we can only prioritize our lives. "
Xuanyangzi and Xuan Yaozi's faces were very ugly. They glared at Zhao Hai before turning around and leaving. They didn't even say a word. Just like Zhao Hai said, this matter wasn't something that they could decide. This matter was too big, it was related to the situation of the entire South Sea. This matter simply wasn't something that two small Substitute Gangs could decide. They had to report this matter immediately. Zhao Hai didn't say anything.
Seeing Xuanyangzi and Xuan Yaozi leave, Qing Lan and the others didn't send them off. Instead, they gathered in the main hall of the Green Mist Sect. Everyone looked at Zhao Hai. Qing Lan said in a deep voice, "Sect Master Jian, when did you have the idea of relying on those big sects?"
When the time comes, I want to see what choice they will make. But whether it's the Mysterious Sky Sect or the 72 Islands, we can't overestimate their intelligence. After they know about this, their first thought might be to destroy us. Therefore, we should pay more attention to our defenses and not let them take advantage of us. After everyone returns, immediately carry out the strictest inspection of the sect. Be careful of spies. Most importantly, guard the transmission formations well. Besides the small transmission formation, it's best to seal the other transmission formations. We just need to wait for a few more days and we'll know the results. "Zhao Hai nodded and said," Don't think too highly of the Mysterious Sky Sect or the 72 Islands. Don't overestimate their intelligence. After they know about this, their first thought might be to destroy us. Therefore, we should pay more attention to our defenses and not let them take advantage of any loopholes. After everyone returns, immediately carry out the strictest inspection of the sect. We must be careful of spies. Most importantly, everyone should guard the transmission formations well. Besides the small transmission formation, it's best to seal the other transmission formations. As long as we wait for a few days, we should know the results. "Zhao Hai nodded and said," Don't think too highly of the Mysterious Sky Sect or the 72 Islands.
Everyone nodded. Zhao Hai's words were very reasonable. Now they had offended both sides. The Profound Sky Sect and the Seventy-two Islands kept saying that they wanted to cooperate with them, but the army was stationed outside their sect and didn't retreat. This was clearly a threat. As for the Seventy-two Islands in the South Sea, needless to say, they were now ready to attack them. Now they could only wait.
Zhao Hai looked at everyone and said, "We really can only wait for ten days. If they still haven't made a decision after ten days, we will really try to contact the big sects."
Qing Lan was stunned, then said in a deep voice, "Didn't you say that you never thought of cooperating with those big sects? Why do you want to contact them now? If those big sects really enter the buffer zone, then we won't be able to do anything. You have to think about this clearly. "
Zhao Hai smiled bitterly and said, "I've thought about it very clearly. But if the Mysterious Sky Sect doesn't cooperate with us by that time, then our situation will be even more dangerous. But we can talk about conditions with the Great Sects. We can hand over the buffer zone to them and maintain our autonomy. Naturally, we can also give the Great Sects their territory. We can even give them our current territory. But the matters of the Great Sects must be decided by us. They can't manage us, nor can they force us to go with them." Zhao Hai smiled bitterly and said, "Of course, the Great Sects can't control us, let alone force us to go with them."
Qing Lan and the others nodded. This matter was indeed not easy to deal with. If the Profound Sky Sect really doesn't cooperate with them after ten days, then their situation would be really dangerous. If they don't take some practical action, then whether it's the Profound Sky Sect or the 72 Islands of the South Sea, they would know that they were just using those big sects to scare them. They wouldn't be afraid. At that time, they would be in trouble. Therefore, they could only wait for ten days.
Zhao Hai looked at Qing Lan and the others and said, "Don't think that the next ten days will be easy. In these ten days, the Profound Sky Sect and the 72 Islands will attack us. If we can't defend, then everything will be over. But if we can defend, then that would be the best. Therefore, what we need to do now is to defend our own territory. Even if we need to rely on the Great Sects in the future, as long as we have our territory, then we will have a bargaining chip. If we don't have our territory, then the Great Sects won't even look at us. They will only use us and then throw us to the side." Qing Lan nodded and said, "Don't think that the next ten days will be easy. In these ten days, the Profound Sky Sect and the 72 Islands will attack us.
Everyone nodded. Zhao Hai said in a deep voice, "Well, everyone, next is the biggest test for us. If we can defend these ten days, then everything will be fine. If we can't, then there's nothing to say. Let's do it this way. Those people that the sects have selected will stay with the Sword Defense Sect. If the Profound Sky Sect really attacks us in these ten days, then I will lead those people to attack the Profound Sky Sect and the other sects again. We will let them taste the feeling of being attacked by the 72 Islands of the South Sea."
Qing Lan and the others nodded. Zhao Hai said in a deep voice, "Everyone, I will take my leave first. I will go back and prepare to deal with those people's attack. I said that this is our last chance. If the Profound Sky Sect agrees to cooperate with us, then our buffer zone will have hope of independence. Everyone, calm down. These ten days will decide our fate!" After he finished speaking, he stood up and cupped his fist to the others before turning around and leaving.
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