<h4>Chapter 1444: Chapter 1443: Ten Great Sects</h4>


    Su Yang nodded; this was all within his expectations.


    Lü Donglin continued, "At the time, Mahakasyapa was forced to remain in the Great Hero Treasure Hall and couldn’t go outside. When he heard about the situation outside, he became anxious. In desperation, he sent out his seven disciples to stop Jade-Faced Judge’s underlings."


    "After many bitter battles, Mahakasyapa’s seven disciples perished four in total. However, in the end, their superior skills managed to force Jade-Faced Judge to agree to another pact with Mahakasyapa. Jade-Faced Judge’s men ceased their indiscriminate killing of innocents, but Mahakasyapa’s side had to make a sacrifice."


    Speaking of this, Lü Donglin sighed and said, "And this sacrifice was the worldly suffering that Mahakasyapa had spoken of. He said that wine, meat, and carnal desires were the sources of temptation, the root of worldly suffering. So, Jade-Faced Judge made a wager with Mahakasyapa—his three disciples would have to endure and ovee these worldly sufferings. As long as they could endure, Jade-Faced Judge’s men would no longer harm innocents. Each of the three disciples had to choose one of these forbidden acts—wine, meat, or carnal desires—and thus the situation has be as we see it now!"


    Hearing Lü Donglin’s exnation, Su Yang finally understood what had transpired, and he couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration and pity in his heart.


    He wasn’t sure whether toment that these three monks had sacrificed too much for the cause, or to condemn Jade-Faced Judge for his wily cunning. These three monks, having ended up in their current state, were truly living a poignant history of hardship.


    Since tomorrow he would face the elite martial artists that Medicine Sect was bringing from the Ten Great Sects, Su Yang casually asked Lü Donglin about the situation regarding these sects.


    Lü Donglin was very forting about the details; he held nothing back. Listening to his detailed exnation, Su Yang finally gained a clearer understanding of the Ten Great Sects.


    These Ten Great Sects are: Martial God Altar, Hidden Sword Pavilion, Soaring Cloud Hall, Thousand Snow Pce, Innate Sect, Jade Maiden Peak, Great Might Dragon Gate, Heavenly de Peak, Horizon’s End, and Medicine Sect.


    Among these, the strongest is undoubtedly Martial God Altar. It’s said that the First Generation Martial God held the title of "Number One Master" for three hundred years. And that "Number One Master" truly lived up to the title—a supremacy unmatched among Terrestrial Immortals and far more prestigious than the title of Martial Champion.


    Although the First Generation Martial God left Martial God Altar over a thousand years ago, they still have the Third Generation Martial God holding the fort. Legend has it that this Third Generation Martial God has been secluded in Martial God Altar’s underground chamber, silently cultivating without setting foot outside, but no one dares underestimate Martial God Altar.


    Apart from Martial God Altar, the strength of the other sects is roughlyparable.


    As for those who have close ties with Medicine Sect, or are most aligned with them, there are three sects—Soaring Cloud Hall, Heavenly de Peak, and Horizon’s End.


    ording to Lü Donglin’s assessment, if Medicine Sect sought help, they’d surely turn to these three sects. However, if Medicine Sect were willing to pay some price, Innate Sect and Great Might Dragon Gate might also send people to assist them.


    As for Martial God Altar and Hidden Sword Pavilion, the former is beyond Medicine Sect’s ability to invite, while thetter is rtively low-key and rarely involves itself in external matters.


    Then there’s Jade Maiden Peak, which is entirelyposed of women. They generally don’t meddle in the killing and fighting among men. In the Ten Great Sects, Jade Maiden Peak is the most aloof and uninvolved, holding no grudges with any other sects. Given that it’s entirely women, other sects would feel awkward vying against them too.


    As for Thousand Snow Pce, the ck Widow’s maternal grandfather is the Great Elder of Thousand Snow Pce. With ck Widow clearly supporting Su Yang, Thousand Snow Pce is unlikely to intervene in this matter either.


    Adding this all together, if Medicine Sect were truly willing to make sacrifices, then tomorrow night, thoseing to deal with Su Yang might very well include members from up to six sects.


    The Ten Great Sects are the most powerful among the Superlunary Sects. For six of these sects to join forces against Su Yang is undoubtedly a battle no one could survive!


    However, Su Yang had no choice; he couldn’t flee, nor would he even consider running!


    By noon the next day, news began spreading through Capital City: Medicine Sect had invited Su Yang to meet at the North Mountain Summit!


    Previously, Su Yang had subdued all the prominent families and dominant forces in the Capital City, restoring a brief period of calm. But once this news emerged, it instantly set the entire Capital City abuzz.


    Word had already leaked that Su Yang had killed several people from Medicine Sect, and as soon as this news spread, people immediately realized that Medicine Sect was seeking revenge against Su Yang.


    Initially, people didn’t think much of it. After all, the Su Family of Yanbei had also tried to stir trouble for Su Yang, only to end up suffering losses themselves. Medicine Sect, with powerparable to the Su Family of Yanbei, seemed unlikely to gain any advantage against Su Yang either.


    However, when the next piece of news broke, it shocked everyone in Capital City.


    Members of Soaring Cloud Hall, Heavenly de Peak, and Horizon’s End simultaneously dered their stance, condemning Su Yang’s ruthless methods and indiscriminate killings. All of them announced their intention to go to North Mountain Summit in support of Medicine Sect!


    Support in words was one thing, but these groups had unequivocally revealed their intent to unite with Medicine Sect against Su Yang.


    When this news spread, the people of Capital City couldn’t sit still.


    A single Medicine Sect, whose strength was akin to the Su Family of Yanbei, might not pose much threat to Su Yang. But with four sects of simr strength working together, what would the oue be? Could there possibly be any hope for Su Yang?


    No extra spection was needed; everyone was certain that this time, Su Yang was doomed.


    For four of the Ten Great Sects tobine forces against Su Yang, it left no chance for him to survive!


    Soon thereafter, Medicine Sect issued an open promation, inviting anyone harboring grudges against Su Yang to join them that night at North Mountain Summit.


    This announcement spread through Capital City with even greater fervor. Though Medicine Sect’s words weren’t outright explicit, everyone understood—they were calling for a collective assault against Su Yang.


    Capital City’s wealthy families and powerful factions were tempted. After all, it was Medicine Sect!


    For a chance to ingratiate themselves with Medicine Sect, many believed their family’s status in the city could rise significantly. Gaining ess to Medicine Sect’s divine pills and miraculous medicines alone would already be a worthwhile reward.


    What’s more, plenty in the Capital harbored grudges against Su Yang. Tonight, Medicine Sect and three allied sects were taking action. With Su Yang’s death firmly on the horizon, joining Medicine Sect would offer not only a chance at revenge but also the thrill of striking at a vulnerable foe.


    Thus, just after the promation was made, some families and factions swiftly approached Medicine Sect to publicly announce their alliance for tonight’s battle at North Mountain Summit.