C176 A Big Battle Great War!
Although they were prepared, it was limited to the fifth or sixth rank sects. Some of the third or fourth rank sects knew of it, and some didn't. Those who knew better were prepared, but those who didn't know better or were late were caught off guard.
The rank 1, 2, and 3 martial institutions were soon captured. Even if they knew about the scheme of the barbarians and the forces of the sea