"If it were the original Dispel Beads, they indeed wouldn't be effective against high-level restrictions. But Dragon Brother doesn't know that the ones that have leaked outside are actually incomplete products, just some semi-finished items. The real Dispel Beads require the addition of several extremely rare materials and are difficult to refine, but they are quite effective against high-level restrictions. Of course, their uses are limited, so our sect hasn't made many of them. However, for the sake of those participating in the wagered battle, our sect managed to gather ten of them. As long as they carry these beads, if the situation turns unfavorable, they can immediately use them to break the restrictions and escape. This way, there will be no worries." Master Zhiyang said confidently.
"So that's why Daoist Zhiyang is so unconcerned about tomorrow's wagered battle despite knowing the risks. It turns out you have such a backup plan. With the Dispel Beads, we don't need to fear any tricks from the enemy. To be safe, our Heavenly Fiend Sect has a secret elixir called 'Resurrection Pill.' When taken, it can stimulate the true essence within the body, instantly restoring most of the depleted mana and temporarily boosting cultivation. Of course, after the effects wear off, it will inevitably damage one's vitality. We can have each participant carry one. If the situation becomes truly critical, they can take it as a last resort," added the Old Devil from the Hehuan Sect after glancing at Master Zhiyang.
"Brilliant. With these two safeguards, I am also reassured about the wagered battle," Long Han said with a light laugh. But then he changed the topic and continued, "Now we need to consider how to deal with those black-robed individuals. They practice demonic cultivation techniques, so let's have the righteous Dao Alliance select a group of cultivators to handle these demonic cultivators. After all, several sects in the Tai Zhen Sect have techniques specifically designed to counter demonic arts. They should be effective against these demonic cultivators."
As Long Han spoke, he glanced at Master Zhiyang to see his response.
"No problem. We'll take care of the demonic cultivators. But as for the high priests among the sorcerers, most of them will need to be handled by your forces," Master Zhiyang agreed without hesitation.
"Of course! The sorcerers will be handled by the three major forces. Let's discuss the specifics..."
Seeing that Master Zhiyang agreed to deal with the demonic cultivators without any reluctance, the others were quite satisfied. They discussed the matter for a long time until sunset before finally dispersing.
According to their plans, everyone went back to make further preparations.
...
The day of the decisive battle arrived in the blink of an eye.
Early in the morning, patrolling cultivators saw the sorcerer's camp across from them. First, flashes of rosy light appeared, followed by the earth-shattering sound of drums. Teams of sorcerers calmly flew out of the camp, riding their magical tools toward the center of the border.
The prepared cultivators immediately sent out transmission talismans.
Soon after, long chimes echoed from the Tian Nan camp, and the many cultivators, who had been resting and conserving their energy, flew out of the camp. They transformed into countless rainbows of light, soaring into the sky and heading toward the same place.
In an instant, the sky was filled with various lights, and the sounds of chirping and long whistles rose and fell. Compared to the imposing sorcerer army approaching from the other direction, it seemed like two colossal waves were about to collide. But when they were about ten miles apart, both sides suddenly stopped.
Whether sorcerer or cultivator, upon seeing the other side in the distance, they simultaneously halted their light and stared at each other with hostile gazes.
