"I have also heard about what Gong Zhiyuan did in Xihuang." Xiyue nodded slightly, then looked at Chen Ping meaningfully:
"Gong Zhiyuan was forced to withdraw from the Xunlong Sect and go east. Was it you?"
Chen Ping didn't hide anything and nodded.
Even though Xiyue had some guesses, she couldn't help but take a deep breath when she saw Chen Ping nodding.
She knew that Chen Ping was only at the third level of the Golden Elixir at that time, while Gong Zhiyuan was already at the seventh level.
Even half a step to the eighth level of the golden elixir.
"I was originally worried about the impact of the upcoming war on you. Now it seems that you can protect yourself. Be prepared. All the Golden Core monks will be involved in this war, and no one can be immune."
Xiyue took out a few talismans from her arms and handed them to Chen Ping:
"This is a special kind of talisman. The dark pattern in the ruins will be greatly repulsed if you enter the early and middle stages of Jindan. It comes from the repulsive force of the Moyang boundary wall. If you break through it forcibly, you may even be torn apart by space cracks. .”
"But with this kind of talisman, this repulsive force can be reduced, and even foundation building has a certain chance of passing through the dark pattern. If you encounter an extremely dangerous situation, you can enter the Moyang Boundary Wall to take refuge."
After a pause, he said again:
"Unless there is an extremely critical moment, try not to rush into the Moyang Boundary Wall. Not only will the Moyang Boundary Wall be easily exposed to the demons, it is actually not an innocent place."
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Xiyue did not stay that night. After the exchange, she immediately escaped into the forest and headed towards the central island.
When Yun Haitang came back, Xiyue had already left.
"So, the war is imminent!" After hearing what Chen Ping said, Yun Haitang had regret and worry on his face:
"Originally I wanted to go out and travel during this period. It's almost time for me to seek great enlightenment."
Although Xiyue has been recovering here for several months, she has not told Yun Haitang many things in detail, so Yun Haitang does not know the details.
Hearing what Yun Haitang said, Chen Ping felt happy.
Being able to move Yun You's thoughts at least shows that there may be a breakthrough in his cultivation.
"Are there any signs of great enlightenment?" Chen Ping asked happily.
Yun Haitang smiled:
"It's not clear yet, but my cultivation has reached the ninth level of perfection. I thought that if I go out for a walk, I might be able to gain some insights."
"Well, as long as you have a great understanding, everything will be easier to handle. But you can wait and see, and we can make long-term plans after this war is over." Chen Ping took her hand and entered the inner room:
"It is still unknown how this war will proceed, but what can be concluded is that the scale will never be small. It is hard to say whether it will involve foundation building, but chaos is inevitable."
"By the way, there are several formations for you to use for self-defense."
Chen Ping gave her all the second-order formations he had specially prepared for Yun Haitang in the past few years.
The formation has both offense and defense.
The third level Luoyi Huntian Formation was also given to Yun Haitang. Although this ready-to-use formation will be greatly reduced in effectiveness, it is still very valuable for Yun Haitang's self-defense in the foundation building stage.
The war is imminent, these are good life-saving means.
Yun Haitang took the formation, looked at it, then looked at her husband, hesitated and said:
"Having been able to walk with my husband for so many years on a dangerous journey, Haitang has no regrets. My husband doesn't have to consider everything for Haitang. My husband has done enough for Haitang. The war between humans and demons is about to begin, and my husband should make more plans for himself. .”
Chen Ping took her hand and sat down:
"You and I are one husband and wife, so we don't have to be so separated? You and I want to live forever together."
"Besides, why did you suddenly say something so sad? The battle between humans and demons is just a battle between humans and demons. You and I can't control this overall situation, but as long as you are prepared, you may not have a chance to survive."
It would be great if we could live forever together. Yun Haitang sighed inwardly.
In fact, although I said I wanted to travel in search of great enlightenment, I actually didn’t have any signs of great enlightenment.
This kind of thing is rare.
"It must be possible." Yun Haitang smiled.
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Chen Pingyuan thought that it would take some time for the decision on the war to be made. In fact, on the fifth day after Xi Yue left, Wei Xun received the summons and left the Lingxiao Sect.
A few days later, when Wei Xun returned to Lingxiao Sect again, the disciples who had sent messages from the main peak appeared at Xiaozhu Peak.
This time it was Jin Dan’s gathering for discussion.
When Chen Ping arrived, head Wei Xun and deputy head Sima were already waiting inside. As the only direct disciple of the sect leader, Ning Xiaoqi was present at almost every meeting, but this time he was absent. It was said that he had gone out to seek great enlightenment and had not returned yet.
"Master Chen Feng, Deputy Head of Sima, I have called you here this time because I have something important to discuss with you." In the conference hall, Wei Xun said impatiently before Chen Ping took his seat.
Not even a polite greeting.
Get to the point.
Judging from Wei Xun's expression and tone, we knew that this matter might not be simple.
Chen Ping expected that it might be related to slaying demons.
He immediately became serious.
"This time the Tianyan Sect convened a gathering of all the sects in the Western Wilderness because a large number of demons were discovered in the wild forest, and they suspected that there was a passage from the demon world to the human world in the wild forest. This time the entire Xizhou was dispatched, preparing to annihilate the demons in one fell swoop. Completely destroy the passage." Wei Xun immediately gave the key points of the discussion without waiting for Chen Ping and Peak Master Sima to reply.
That's not actually 'suspecting there is a channel'.
But the evidence is solid.
Obviously those Nascent Souls did not speak too directly.
Chen Ping had expected this and was not too surprised. But Lord Sima’s color changed drastically:
"Is there a passage from demons to the human world in the wild forest?"
Wei Xun nodded:
"It is said that Fairy Xiyue discovered the clue. This battle is extraordinary, and the entire Xizhou force is mobilized. Except for some of the Jindan and Yuanying who are stationed in the sect, all the other Jindan and Yuanying must participate in the battle. They are not allowed to One person chickened out.”
This kind of battle should be the largest battle in Western Continent for hundreds of years.
"Are there any monks from outside Xizhou joining?" Chen Ping asked.
When he communicated with Xiyue before, the decision had not yet been made, so he did not know the specific plan.
"This time it is mainly an operation in Xizhou. Only a small number of forces outside Xizhou will join in. The ones who join are mainly Yuanying, but not many. The main reason is that nothing is stable now. Demon-killing operation in the wild forest Maybe this is not an exception." Wei Xun shook his head.
"Hey, it's a pity. If forces from outside Xizhou also participate, the chances of winning will be much greater. Besides, the wild forest is so big. Once the demons escape, it will take more people to contain them." Hearing this, Peak Master Sima sighed with emotion. .
Chen Ping shook his head secretly.
You can't say that.
I'm afraid it's not just a matter of 'individual cases' or not.
It’s not that the more people you can mobilize, the better.
As someone who has entered the boundary wall, Xiyue should know the number of demons in the boundary wall. Since he chose to take the initiative, Chen Ping guessed that Xiyue had already made a good assessment of the number of people joining the battle.
Too many demons have entered the human world today. If too much power is mobilized, it means that your sect will be exposed to the sneak attacks of the demons.
There is a matter of weighing the pros and cons.
Chen Ping explained:
"I'm afraid there's no need for containment."
"The purpose of slaying demons this time is to block the passage. There are not many passages from the demon world to the human world, or very few, and it is not easy to open up. So even if the demons know that we are going, they will definitely stick to it. aisle."
This will be a brutal battle to the death.
Only one winner can get out of the boundary.
Moreover, it was already several months ago when Xiyue discovered the boundary wall. No matter how powerful the demons were, they should have been prepared for the human invasion.
This battle is destined not to be easy.
"Master Chen Feng is right. This is a head-on battle. A head-on battle in which you must be prepared for the worst." Wei Xun's helpless eyes held determination.
Wei Xun has a deep-rooted hatred for demons and demon cultivators.
Decades ago, the Lingxiao Sect was almost destroyed by the conspiracy of the demon cultivators.
Chen Ping continued to ask:
"In this expedition, have the rules for high-level monks to join the battle and stay behind the sect come out?"
Wei Xun nodded slightly:
"This is exactly what I am planning to mention."
"This time, only the Golden Pill and Nascent Soul are dispatched. As for the Golden Pill monks, in principle, each sect can only keep one or two Golden Pills to prevent the demons from sneaking attacks. All other Golden Pills have to fight. Some sects Golden elixirs have unique skills, and even if there is only one golden elixir in the entire sect, they still need to fight."
"Deputy Sima's elixir is a fake, and it can only count as half a golden elixir. After fighting for it, I can fight alone this time. Deputy Sima and Master Chen Feng will stay with Lingxiao Sect."
"Deputy Head Sima knows more about the sect's affairs and can handle the overall situation, but after all, he is a fake elixir and lacks combat power."
"Master Chen Feng, the sect is relying on you this time."
Peak Master Sima sighed lightly.
Chen Ping felt slightly warm, but he didn't expect Wei Xun to take the initiative to take on the important task of going to slay the demon.
However, he knew that it would not be easy whether he went to fight or stayed behind this time.
This time Xizhou dispatched hundreds of golden elixirs, and only a small number of high-end combat forces stayed in Xihuang. Those demons who were already in the Western Wilderness would never let go of such a good opportunity to take revenge on the human race.
Even the demons from the surrounding continents will come here.
By then, the entire Western Continent would be a battlefield.
Once the Lingxiao Sect becomes the target of attack, the situation will probably not be much easier than going to the boundary wall to slay demons.
Seeing Wei Xun bowing, Chen Ping returned the salute and said:
"If possible, I will try my best to protect the Lingxiao Sect until the moment the head of Wei comes back. But once the war starts, the situation will change rapidly. No one knows what will happen in the future. If life is endangered, I will give priority Choose to worry about your own life.”
He had experienced the moment when Yunzhong City attacked the Qingyun Sect's demonic cultivators, and had seen cultivators self-destruct for the sake of the battle.
He is not that great.
The Lingxiao Sect is certainly important. If he has the ability, he is willing to do his best to preserve the Lingxiao Sect. After all, this is his 'home' in this world and where he belongs.
But in the face of longevity, everything can be compromised.
"This is inevitable. Master Chen Feng is a guest, and it is a great honor to be able to do this." Wei Xun understood what Chen Ping said very well.
Or maybe Wei Xun knows Chen Ping's personality and work style very well.
In Wei Xun's view, Chen Ping's words were enough.
He vaguely realized that he was probably not Chen Ping's opponent now. Chen Ping Yanran was already the highest combat power around Qingyun Territory. If it really came to the moment when Chen Ping felt that his life was threatened, then even if he was present, It will still be of no use.
"When will Master Wei set out?" Chen Ping asked again.
"This war involves the entire Xizhou, including the East China Sea, Zhongdao and even places outside Xizhou. We are close to the wild forest and have the advantage of distance. We can leave two days later, but we have to leave in two days. , we need to gather in advance to divide the work in the wild forest." Wei Xun patted his thigh.
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The three people talked in the conference hall for a whole afternoon and evening, and did not end the discussion until dawn the next day.
Mainly because Wei Xun explained some important matters about Lingxiao Sect. Wei Xun had prepared for the worst and basically regarded it as his last words.
They even discussed how to preserve the inheritance once the Lingxiao Sect faced the situation of sect destruction and death.
Of course, this is mainly for Master Sima. Chen Ping is just a guest, not a serious disciple of the sect.
When Chen Ping and Wei Xun came out of the meeting hall, the rising sun was rising slowly in the east. But in the eyes of Chen and Ping, how could this be the morning sun?
The sun is clearly setting in the west.
There was no warmth from the rising sun.
"Hey, the darkest moment has arrived. These damn demons will never have a peaceful life without them." Peak Master Sima sighed.
"Yes. And there is nowhere to escape this time, it's the same everywhere." Chen Ping was also quite emotional.
For him, he wishes that the world would be peaceful and everyone could cultivate their own immortality in peace.
If so, immortality will be a matter of time.
But things turned out to be the opposite.
War breaks out almost all the time.
There are various dangers to be aware of at all times.
Master Sima Peak looked at the setting sun and sighed:
"This time the Demon-Slaying Battle took place in the Wild Forest, and the closest place to the Wild Forest in Xizhou is the Western Wilderness. In my opinion, in order to disrupt the minds of the Demon-Slaying Army, there is a high probability that those lurking demons will Crazy attack on the Western Wilderness, and maybe even intentionally let the information spread to the demon-slaying battlefield in the wild forest."
"This mission of guarding the sect will not be easy. Lord Chen Feng, please work hard this time."
"Master Sima is too polite. Please do your best." Chen Ping said.
Without further conversation, the two of them left in a hurry.
There is still a lot to do.
Because Wei Xun's demon slaying had not been fully disclosed this time, Chen Ping also did not spread it widely. On the way back to Xiaozhu Peak, some disciples could still be seen practicing or resting in a pleasant atmosphere.
These disciples do not know that the darkest moment may be coming soon.
Without saying anything, Chen Ping quickly returned to Xiaozhu Peak and summoned Yun Haitang and Yun Lingshan.
In the inner palace, they were informed about the demon slaying.
"Master, are you going?" Yun Lingshan interrupted hastily when talking about the demon-slaying battlefield.
Realizing that he had been too hasty, he quickly stopped. He glanced at his aunt and pursed his lips.
"I won't go. I will stay with the sect. However, staying with the sect may not be easier than going to the demon-slaying battlefield. We must make full preparations in advance." Chen Ping paused and continued:
"Wei Xun will summon all the disciples to announce this matter in two days at the latest. You two don't have to wait two days. Make preparations in advance. In the past few days, Yuncheng's trade and operations have gradually stopped."
"Business has stopped?" Yun Haitang was shocked.
She didn't realize that there would be such a serious war in Xihuang that caused Chen Ping to worry.
The last time Yuncheng's business stagnated was when the Demonic Cultivation Domain was closed.
It is no small matter that business has stopped.
Once it stagnates, let’s not talk about temporary losses. If there had been no war, this would have meant that all the guests who were originally theirs had been lost, and it would not be a trivial matter to fully recover.
"Well, let's stop now."
Chen Ping nodded slightly, knowing what Yun Haitang and the two women were worried about:
"No one knows what the impact of this war will be. What kind of situation Lingxiao Sect will face is also unpredictable. If everything is smooth and uneventful, that will naturally be the best. But if we encounter a war and are not prepared in advance, It’s not just a simple loss of property.”
"As long as a person is alive, everything is easy to say. When a person dies, it is truly over." Chen Ping added.
"Yes. Listen to your husband." Yun Haitang nodded.
(End of chapter)