Hua Yufeng looked at the elders and didn't know what to say. She knew the current situation better than anyone else. Wen Wenhai didn't lie to her. If the Sea Exploring Sect sent a million people to attack them, then they wouldn't be able to defend themselves. The number of disciples in the sect was less than a million, how could they defend themselves?
But if they really wanted to surrender, then Hua Yufeng was still worried. She was worried that Wen Wenhai's words wouldn't count. If Wen Wenhai didn't mean what he said, then they would be finished.
It was precisely because of this that Hua Yufeng didn't agree to Wen Wenhai's request to surrender on the spot. However, Wen Wenhai only gave them three days. If they didn't surrender after three days, they would be finished when the Sea Exploring Sect's army arrived.
Although they were already prepared to die, now that there was a glimmer of hope, how could they want to die? Because of this, Hua Yufeng's heart began to waver.
In fact, there were two things that Wen Wenhai said that moved her the most. One was that the Sea Exploring Sect could inherit the Myriad Flower Sect's orthodoxy. The most important thing for a sect was the inheritance of their orthodoxy. If the Sea Exploring Sect could inherit their orthodoxy, then they would be willing to surrender.
The other reason was what Wen Wenhai had said. People were the most important. If people died, what was the point of having the Ten Thousand Flower Valley? Previously, Hua Yufeng had wanted to defend the Ten Thousand Flower Valley to her death. However, after hearing Wen Wenhai's words, she hesitated.
Because of this, Hua Yufeng was having a headache. She didn't know if they should surrender or fight. But now, the elders didn't speak, which made things even more difficult for her.
Hua Yufeng looked at the elders and said, "Elders, I think everyone has heard Wen Wenhai's words. Now, let's make a decision. Do we surrender or not?"
Everyone pondered for a moment. After some time, an elder opened his mouth and said, "We can surrender, but we must make the Sea Exploring Sect guarantee that they can do what they said. If they can't, then we would rather die than surrender."
The other Elders also nodded. Hua Yufeng looked at them and nodded, "Alright, then I'll go and inform Wen Wenhai. For this matter, Wen Wenhai's agreement isn't enough, I need Zhao Hai's agreement."
Naturally, no one objected and they all agreed. Only then did Hua Yu Feng send someone to deliver the letter to Wen Wenhai.
Wen Wenhai wasn't surprised when he received Hua Yufeng's letter. He had already guessed that this would happen. Then he replied to the Wanhua Sect and asked them to wait while he informed Zhao Hai. Then he told Zhao Hai about this matter.
After Zhao Hai received Wen Wenhai's letter, he immediately went to Wen Wenhai. Then he personally led the army into the Wanhua Sect's territory. However, he didn't besiege the Wanhua Sect. Instead, he led Wen Wenhai to the Wanhua Valley.
Now that the Wanhua Valley's defensive formation had been opened, the people of the Wanhua Sect were on high alert. Although they saw Zhao Hai coming to the Wanhua Valley, they didn't immediately come out to greet him. Instead, they stayed in the valley and coldly looked at Zhao Hai's group. They were very surprised to see the Sea Exploring Sect's army in the Wanhua Valley. Therefore, they were very cautious.
However, under their watchful gazes, the Sea Exploring Sect's Ten Thousand Swords Ship sailed directly into the Wanhua Valley, as if it didn't see the defensive formation at all. The people of the Myriad Flower Valley watched in shock as the Sea-Exploring Sect's 10,000 Swords Ship entered the Myriad Flower Valley. However, the Myriad Flower Valley's protective array didn't react to the ship's entry at all.
When Zhao Hai entered the Wanhua Valley, the people of the Wanhua Valley exclaimed. Then they immediately organized themselves and surrounded the Ten Thousand Swords Ship.
Zhao Hai looked at them and then waved his hand. The Ten Thousand Swords Ship immediately split apart and was received by Zhao Hai into the Space. In the sky above the Wanhua Valley, there were only four people, Zhao Hai, Wen Wenhai, Sheng Kuang, and Che Rong.
When the disciples of the Wanhua Valley saw this, they were startled. However, they still surrounded Zhao Hai. Zhao Hai looked at the people of the Wanhua Valley and smiled faintly, "Sea Exploring Sect's Sect Master, Zhao Hai, has come to see Sect Master Hua. Please come out."
When the people of the Wanhua Valley heard Zhao Hai's name, they couldn't help but stare. They didn't think that this person would be the Sect Master of the Sea Exploring Sect. Wasn't this Sect Master of the Sea Exploring Sect too common? However, at this time, Hua Yufeng's voice was heard, "Sect Master Zhao's personal arrival is the Wanhua Sect's honor. I wonder why the army is accompanying you?"
Along with her voice, Hua Yufeng flew out of the Wanhua Valley along with the elders of the Wanhua Sect. Each and every one of them looked coldly at Zhao Hai.
Zhao Hai looked at Hua Yufeng and smiled faintly, "The Wanhua Sect intends to merge with the Sea Exploring Sect. From now on, the Wanhua Valley will belong to the Sea Exploring Sect. Sect Master Hua said that you didn't believe Wen Hai's words, but I can tell you that Wen Hai's words are my words. What he agrees to is also what I, Zhao Hai, agree to. As long as your Wanhua Sect merges with my Sea Exploring Sect, my Sea Exploring Sect will regard you as a disciple of the Wanhua Sect. The Wanhua Sect's orthodoxy will be passed down to you. Nobody would dare to be rude to the female disciples of the Wanhua Sect."
Hearing Zhao Hai's words, Hua Yufeng and the others breathed a sigh of relief. Then, Hua Yufeng looked at Zhao Hai and said, "Then how does Sect Master Zhao Hai intend to deal with us?"
Zhao Hai said solemnly, "In the future, Sect Master Hua will be the hall master of the Sea Exploring Sect's Wanhua Branch. However, two-thirds of the elders will be transferred to other places while two-thirds of the disciples will be transferred to other branches. At the same time, my Sea Exploring Sect will send more disciples and elders to the Wanhua Valley to manage the Wanhua Branch together with you."
Hua Yufeng was stunned when she heard Zhao Hai's words. Then, she looked at Zhao Hai and said, "Sect Master Zhao Hai, are you trying to separate our Wanhua Valley? If the Sea Exploring Sect tries to harm our Wanhua Sect at that time, we won't even have the strength to resist."
Zhao Hai looked at Hua Yufeng and smiled faintly. "Sect Master Hua, do you think you still have the strength to resist?" Zhao Hai's question stumped Hua Yufeng. Hua Yufeng discovered that Zhao Hai was right. They didn't have the strength to resist now.
Zhao Hai looked at Hua Yufeng and said solemnly, "Sect Master Hua, you said before that as long as our Sea Exploring Sect agrees to your conditions, you can merge into our Sea Exploring Sect. Now, I've agreed to all your conditions. However, the rules of our Sea Exploring Sect are as such. If we don't separate your Wanhua Sect's people, how can your Wanhua Sect be considered as surrendering to our Sea Exploring Sect? Wouldn't that be a country within a country? Our Sea Exploring Sect will never allow such a situation to occur. "
Hua Yufeng didn't say anything. Instead, she glanced at Zhao Hai and said, "Sect Master Zhao Hai's words are reasonable. What you've said is also human nature. Forget it. I don't want to see any casualties among my Wanhua Sect's disciples. From today onwards, my Wanhua Sect will officially merge with the Sea Exploring Sect. Everything will be governed by the Sea Exploring Sect's rules."
Zhao Hai couldn't help but laugh heartily when he heard Hua Yufeng's words. "Good. It's good that Sect Master Hua has agreed. Wenhai, pass down the order. The sect's disciples will officially take over the Wanhua Sect. Remember, the Wanhua Sect's disciples are now my Sea Exploring Sect's disciples. If anyone dares to be disrespectful, they will be dealt with according to the sect's rules." After he said that, Zhao Hai waved his hand, causing the Ten Thousand Flower Sect's guardian formation to shake. Then the guardian formation was destroyed, causing the barrier to disappear.
Hua Yufeng and the others' expressions changed when they saw Zhao Hai's move. They really didn't think that Zhao Hai would be so powerful. With just a wave of his hand, the Wanhua Sect's protective formation was broken.
Zhao Hai didn't care that much. After having Wen Wenhai pass the message, he followed Wen Wenhai and the others into the Wanhua Valley and the Wanhua Palace.
Hua Yufeng and the others naturally followed behind. They had already surrendered and the army of the Sea Exploring Sect had arrived. Even if they wanted to regret, it was too late. Zhao Hai's move wasn't just to break the protective formation. It was also a display of his strength. Even if Hua Yufeng wanted to deal with Zhao Hai, she would have to think about it carefully.
While Zhao Hai and the others were persuading the Wanhua Sect to surrender, Ding Chunming and the others also went to persuade the other four sects. The other four sects were easier to persuade compared to the Wanhua Sect. There was no other way. Their strength was inferior to the Wanhua Sect. Without reinforcements, they wouldn't be a match for the Sea Exploring Sect.
Just like this, the spiritual world was in turmoil because of the Sea Exploring Sect's army. The Sea Exploring Sect had already captured the five sects without shedding a drop of blood. This caused the people in the spiritual world to be stunned. Then they became angry. They wanted to use the Sea Exploring Sect as an excuse to take advantage of them. However, they didn't expect the Sea Exploring Sect to be the first one to take advantage. How could they not be angry?
But even if they were angry, it was useless. The Five Sects had surrendered to the Sea Exploration Sect. They couldn't even use this as an excuse to deal with the Sea Exploration Sect. In just a short time, the sects in the spiritual realm were furious.
However, regardless of whether they were angry or not, the Sea Exploring Sect had already captured the Five Sects. It was impossible for them to take the Five Sects back from the Sea Exploring Sect. Moreover, other people weren't qualified to take the Five Sects back from the Sea Exploring Sect. The three alliances behind the Five Sects wanted to snatch the Five Sects back, but they were surrounded by enemies. If they dared to move, then these enemies would pounce on them and bite them. Because of this, they didn't dare to move and could only wait.
After obtaining the Five Great Sects, Zhao Hai didn't immediately attack the Spirit Realm. Just like Zhao Hai said before, after obtaining the Five Great Sects, he immediately digested the Spirit Realm. Then he would move forward step by step. Sooner or later, the entire Spirit Realm would belong to them. Moreover, if they didn't make a move, the other sects would. Now that the spiritual world was in chaos, the Sea Exploring Sect was only pressuring them with their aura. They didn't go all out to fight.
If the Sea Exploring Sect went all out, then the people in the spiritual world would see the Sea Exploring Sect's ambition. They might even join forces to deal with the Sea Exploring Sect. But if the Sea Exploring Sect went one step at a time, it would give the other sects some time. When the time comes, the other sects would start killing each other. It would be hard to say what would happen in the end.
After the five sects surrendered to the Sea Exploring Sect, the other sects finally understood how terrifying the Sea Exploring Sect was. They also understood that the Sea Exploring Sect could've taken them down a long time ago. The reason why they didn't make a move was because they didn't want to suffer too many casualties. They couldn't help but rejoice in their decision.
The current situation in the spiritual world was just as Zhao Hai thought. Although they didn't attack, it didn't mean that the other sects wouldn't attack. Previously, the other sects were already prepared to attack. However, they didn't expect that the Wood Spirit Alliance and the other two alliances would abandon the five sects and go all out to defend. This made the other sects take advantage of the Sea Exploring Sect. In the end, the Sea Exploring Sect took down the five sects without expending a single soldier. This made the other sects angry in their hearts. In the end, someone couldn't help but make a move.
The first to fail was the Fire Spirit Alliance, one of the five mid-sized sects. The Fire Spirit Alliance and the Wood Spirit Alliance had always been at odds with each other. The various sects in the alliance were also at odds with each other. Now, although the Wood Spirit Alliance didn't support the Ten Thousand Flower Valley and its strength wasn't damaged, the Fire Spirit Alliance couldn't wait any longer and began to attack the Wood Spirit Alliance.
The people of the Wood Spirit Alliance were fully prepared. As soon as the Fire Spirit Alliance arrived, they immediately engaged in a fierce battle. Both sides were locked in a fierce battle. Little did they expect that their actions would be like a fuse that ignited all of the major powers in the world of arcane spirits. Almost all of the major powers in the world of arcane spirits were fighting one another at the same time, and they were all attacking one another.
Compared to the chaos in the spiritual world, the Sea Exploring Sect was the calmest. The various forces in the spiritual world were fighting each other, but no one dared to touch the Sea Exploring Sect. This was because the strength of the Sea Exploring Sect was there. Now, no sect in the spiritual world dared to underestimate the Sea Exploring Sect. They also believed the information bought from the Gold Spirit Trading Company. The strength of the Sea Exploring Sect was indeed very strong. Otherwise, it would be impossible for them to take down ten sects in a short time.
Now that the various forces were fighting each other, naturally, no one was willing to provoke the Sea Exploring Sect at this time. The Sea Exploring Sect was just watching coldly from the sidelines. They didn't intend to send troops for the time being. Seeing this situation, the other sects didn't care about the Sea Exploring Sect anymore. Even the sects close to the Sea Exploring Sect began to move.
Zhao Hai looked at the situation and really didn't know what to say. The various sects in the spiritual world were really short-sighted. Could it be that they still hadn't discovered the ambitions of the Sea Exploring Sect? That's impossible, right? If they were still fighting like this after discovering the ambitions of the Sea Exploring Sect, then they would really be courting death.
However, Zhao Hai wasn't in the mood to care about their life and death. He really didn't want to attack the spiritual world now. He would first let the people in the spiritual world fight for a while before he came forward to clean up the mess.
The Sea Exploring Sect was now fully digesting the five sects that they just obtained. At the same time, they were quietly observing the situation in the spiritual world. They weren't in a hurry at all and were just waiting for the right opportunity to attack the spiritual world.
Zhao Hai also thought about it. When they attacked, the situation wouldn't be like this. Zhao Hai was going to wait for them to attack the spiritual world together and take it down in one fell swoop.
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