In an instant, the entire Eternal Joy Immortal Realm was set in motion. All the sects knew that a war with Earth was about to begin. Some sects were aligning themselves with the Holy Soul Sect, trying to cling to their big thigh in hopes of gaining some benefits in the upcoming great war. Meanwhile, other smaller sects had no intention of joining, as entering the Holy Soul Sect's camp would undoubtedly render them cannon fodder. Anyone with sense wouldn't rashly make that decision.
It wasn't just the Divine Sword Sect; the Nine Nether Sect was also fully preparing for war. The situation on the Nine Nether Continent was far more complex than on the Holy Soul Continent. Still, even so, the Nine Nether Sect had enlisted many other sects, planning to charge through the space passage to search for the Source of All Immortals on Earth when it opened.
