Everyone present had seen the menacing dark cloud approaching, seemingly intent on annihilating all members of the Star Pill Association, but now it had retreated, which they found utterly inconceivable.

Witnessing the rapid retreat of the dark cloud, Duan Gujin inhaled sharply.

This scene reminded him of the moment he had personally experienced in his past life—the moment when Green Cloud Sect was annihilated!

"Indeed, the scenario was almost the same as now, with the Nine Nether Dark Sea repelling Green Cloud Sect's Mountain Protection Array, and then retreating. Following that, Netherworld Sect's forces launched a massive attack on Green Cloud Sect! Could it be that the Netherworld Sect is about to initiate a full-scale assault on the Star Pill Association?"

Duan Gujin swiftly cast out the Evil Eye, infusing Primordial Power into it, extending his Divine Sense outward to assess the currents situation in the vicinity.

At this moment, his Divine Sense Inspection, aided by the Evil Eye, had expanded to a radius of one kilometer nearby.

He looked around with his Divine Sense for a while but detected no anomalies within a one-kilometer radius.

"Could it be that the Netherworld Sect's people are not acting together?"

Duan Gujin's eyes flickered as he continued his Divine Sense Inspection for a while longer, still detecting no abnormalities.

Members of the Star Pill Association had already redeployed several Defensive Magic Arrays, preparing for the potential arrival of enemies.

However, after waiting for quite a while, they still saw no sign of the enemy's presence.

"Shall we continue to wait here?"

It was at this moment that Lie Lei asked.

Duan Gujin's eyes flashed as he said to Lie Lei, "Let's go up and see if there is any way we can assist the Star Pill Association. We need to actively foster good relations with them!"

Realizing the implication of Duan Gujin's words, Lie Lei had an epiphany.

"I understand now!"

Duan Gujin exhaled and returned to the headquarters of the Star Pill Association with Lie Lei.

Duan Gujin had chosen to flee earlier because he knew the Nine Nether Dark Sea was truly terrifying.

Moreover, he remembered that the people of Netherworld Sect might soon make an appearance, and he did not want to be surrounded by them.

Once he was certain that the Netherworld Sect's people would not appear, Duan Gujin decisively returned.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Duan Gujin's eyes shone; he knew that the headquarters of the Star Pill Association had been attacked by those wielding the Nine Nether Dark Sea, and the Star Pill Association would certainly not let that enemy off the hook.

This meant that he could use this crisis to secure a strong external ally for Green Cloud Sect.

Even though the Star Pill had been completely outmatched by the enemy using the Nine Nether Dark Sea, Duan Gujin knew that this was not the Star Pill Association's fault.

He was very clear in his mind that it was very likely to be Jialuo Demon King of the Netherworld Dark Clan wielding the Nine Nether Dark Sea.

It was understandable that the Star Pill Association was no match for the Jialuo Demon King.

In other continents, the Netherworld Dark Clan was a very strange and terrifying species, and even many powerful beings of other continents were extremely reluctant to confront the Netherworld Dark Clan.

The Netherworld Dark Clan had too many bizarre aspects, and their Skills were different from those of the Human Clan—they were very mysterious and immensely powerful.

What's more, it was Jialo Demon King of the Netherworld Dark Clan now wielding one of their powerful artifacts—the Nine Nether Dark Sea.

Thus, it was completely understandable that the Star Pill Association was no match for the Netherworld Dark Clan.

As they approached the camp of the Star Pill Association, they were stopped by several elders of the Association.

"Fellow elders, we are from Green Cloud Sect, and we're here to assist you! We are allies! The person beside me is Lie Lei Deputy Sect Master of Green Cloud Sect! Please allow us an audience with your Alliance Hierarch!"

Duan Gujin immediately shouted to the elders of the Star Pill Association.

Upon hearing Duan Gujin's call for help, those elders were startled for a moment before rapidly relaying the information to the Chairman of the Star Pill Association.

Chairman Shi Wuxie of the Star Pill Association was a middle-aged man with a corpulent figure, resembling the Maitreya Buddha.

Despite his harmless appearance, the ominous look in his eyes let anyone who saw them know that he was far from harmless.

"Did the Deputy Sect Master of the Green Cloud Sect, Lie Lei, arrive here?"

Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Shi Wuxie's eyebrows creased slightly, as he tasked the elders around him to closely monitor the nearby situation.

After making all necessary arrangements, he set out with two experts of the Martial Sect Realm to meet Lie Lei.

The sudden attack of that black cloud earlier had destroyed the headquarters building of the Star Pill Association.

As such, Shi Wuxie had no choice but to heighten vigilance.

Upon seeing Lie Lei, Shi Wuxie immediately greeted him with warmth and enthusiasm.

After some pleasantries, Lie Lei promptly conveyed Duan Gujin's speculations.

Duan Gujin knew that his own influence was limited and to get the people of the Star Pill Association to believe him, he could only express his conjectures through Lie Lei's words.

"Chairman Shi, you're aware of the discovery of the Netherworld Dark Clan relic site on the Tianluo Plain, right?" Lie Lei asked.

"I know a bit about it!" Shi Wuxie nodded slightly, answering.

Taking a deep breath, Lie Lei said, "Our Green Cloud Sect had ventured into that relic site and uncovered many of its secrets!"

Thus, Lie Lei told Shi Wuxie everything about the Netherworld Dark Clan and the Jialuo Demon King.

After listening, Shi Wuxie's expression changed dramatically, and he was struck with alarm.

"Did your Green Cloud Sect find the fleeing figure?" Shi Wuxie asked anxiously.

Lie Lei shook his head and said, "I swear in the name of the Green Cloud Sect, we did not! Hence, our Sect Master Zhu Ge Hongyun has dispatched many disciples to search for that figure. I suspect the destruction of your Star Pill Association headquarters might be related to the Netherworld Dark Clan! The assailant who struck at you just now could be the Jialuo Demon King or someone from the Netherworld Sect, but I can't make any definitive conclusions!"

Hearing Lie Lei's words, Shi Wuxie's mind spun rapidly, analyzing the meaning behind Lie Lei's words.

After a moment, he assessed that Lie Lei's words were very likely to be true.

"Deputy Sect Master Lie, I understand now. Another day I shall visit your Green Cloud Sect to discuss cooperation. The Star Pill Association won't let this vengeance go unclaimed!" Shi Wuxie declared with a stern face.

"That's good to hear! Is there anything you need me to do for you right now?" Lie Lei asked politely.

"No need! The Star Pill Association is still capable of dealing with that enemy!" Shi Wuxie's face showed a hint of embarrassment, as this was the most shameful moment in a millennium for the Star Pill Association!

The Star Pill Association had been established for over a thousand years, and although numerous formidable adversaries had targeted them in this millennium-long history, none had ever destroyed their headquarters. Yet now, an enemy whose identity was unknown had razed the Star Pill Association's building to the ground, utterly trampling on the Association's dignity.

Shi Wuxie could hardly imagine the extent of the blow to the reputation of the Star Pill Association if news of this were to spread.

With the Green Cloud Sect now taking the initiative to seek cooperation, Shi Wuxie naturally chose to believe Lie Lei's words.

After the conversation, Shi Wuxie assured Lie Lei that he would personally visit the Green Cloud Sect to discuss strategies with Zhu Ge Hongyun.

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