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Chapter 223 Post-War Strategy: A New Crisis

Inside Qingfeng Valley, the smoke of battle gradually dissipated, leaving behind a pungent stench of blood. The bodies of members of the mysterious force lay scattered on the ground, while wounded Qingfeng Valley disciples were being helped and treated by their companions. Zhang Peng and the Valley Master stood in the valley's central square, gazing at the devastation before them, but their spirits remained unbroken despite the victory.

"This incident is too strange. How could they know so precisely that we were discussing cooperation, and still dare to openly attack Qingfeng Valley?" The Valley Master frowned, his eyes full of worry.

Zhang Peng nodded slightly, his expression solemn: "What the Valley Master said is absolutely right. There must be a powerful force behind this, and they know everything about our actions. It seems that our previous guess was correct. Their purpose is definitely not simple. They may very well want to control the spiritual stone resources of the entire cultivation world and then dominate the cultivation world."

The Valley Master sighed and looked at Zhang Peng: "Nephew Zhang Peng, we are so grateful to have you here, otherwise Qingfeng Valley would have been in danger today. But after this battle, we also understand that with the strength of our two sects alone, it is probably difficult to contend with this mysterious force."

After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Peng said, "Valley Master, I think we must unite with other cultivation sects as soon as possible to fight against this mysterious force. Only by uniting can we have a chance of winning."

The Valley Master agreed wholeheartedly: "You're right. I'll send someone to contact other sects and convene a conference of the cultivation world to discuss countermeasures."

After the two reached an agreement, Zhang Peng decided to return to Qingyun Sect first to inform Wang Yongli and the other elders about the situation, and at the same time arrange the sect's defense and follow-up matters.

Upon returning to the Qingyun Sect, Zhang Peng had barely landed when Wang Yongli rushed up to him: "Patriarch, you're finally back! How's the situation at Qingfeng Valley?"

Zhang Peng recounted his encounter at Qingfeng Valley in detail to Wang Yongli. After listening, Wang Yongli's expression turned extremely grim: "This mysterious force is far too arrogant, daring to openly attack Qingfeng Valley. Patriarch, what should we do next?"

Zhang Peng said, "The Valley Master of Qingfeng Valley has already sent people to contact other sects to prepare for the Immortal Cultivation Conference. We need to make full preparations before the conference. On the one hand, we need to strengthen the sect's defensive formations and prepare more defensive and offensive magic treasures; on the other hand, we need to have our disciples intensify their cultivation and improve their strength."

Wang Yongli accepted the order and left, while Zhang Peng went to the training ground to personally instruct his disciples in their training. He would impart the experience and skills he had gained in the battle against the mysterious force to his disciples, allowing them to hone their abilities in actual combat.

However, just as Zhang Peng and the others were making their preparations, another piece of bad news arrived. Near the spirit stone mine of the Qingyun Sect, some mysterious runes and magic arrays appeared. These runes and magic arrays exuded an eerie aura, as if they were carrying out some kind of evil ritual.

Upon learning the news, Zhang Peng immediately led Wang Yongli and several elders to the mine. When they arrived, they found the area around the mine shrouded in a layer of black mist, from which faint, low chanting sounds could be heard.

"Master, this fog contains powerful dark energy. It might be dangerous for us to go in rashly," Wang Yongli warned warily.

Zhang Peng activated the Chaos Spirit Technique, forming a five-colored spiritual energy shield in front of him to resist the erosion of the dark mist: "No matter what's inside, we can't let them destroy the mine. Everyone, be careful and follow me in."

The group cautiously entered the black mist, where they saw a group of black-robed figures circling the mine, chanting incantations. They held strange magical artifacts in their hands, their surfaces shimmering with an eerie light that resonated with the surrounding runes and magic arrays.

"Hmph, you bunch of scoundrels, how dare you cause trouble on my Qingyun Sect's territory!" Zhang Peng shouted, unleashing the power of the Chaos Spirit Technique, and a five-colored sword aura shot towards the black-robed man.

Sensing the attack, the men in black robes quickly scattered. The leader turned around and coldly looked at Zhang Peng: "Zhang Peng, you really came. We're determined to take this mine today. If you know what's good for you, leave now, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

Zhang Peng sneered, "This is the mine of my Qingyun Sect, you can't touch it! Today is your doom!" After saying that, he led Wang Yongli and the elders into a fierce battle with the man in black robes.