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Chapter 370: The Previous Bet
Chapter 370: The Previous Bet
They headed towards the frontlines of the Yunyang Sect's defense.
The pace of their journey in the dead of night was undoubtedly much slower than during the day.
Su Chen's night vision was exceptionally strong, but Liu Xingwan's was far inferior.
She could see the path clearly, but only if she paid close attention.
However, she found it challenging to focus, as her gaze kept drifting towards Su Chen, leaving little concentration for the road.
"Oh, just follow my footsteps," Su Chen suggested.
Once again, Liu Xingwan misstepped, she nearly fell off the cliff.
It was only Su Chen's grip that stabilized her.
Liu Xingwan obediently nodded in agreement.
Following Su Chen's footsteps, she deliberately bumped into him whenever he slowed down slightly.
It was unclear what these little actions of hers were for.
After walking for a while, she couldn't help but ask again.
From food and clothing to travel and accommodations, she inquired about everything, even the direction of their objective.
For Su Chen, his personal goal was to ensure his family lived a comfortable life, free from the calamities of demonic beings, and had their needs met.
A slightly grander objective was to eradicate these demonic beings entirely.
In the past, his family had been protected by others.
Now that he had gained some abilities, he also wanted to contribute to the Great Zhou Dynasty.
However, it seemed that the path of cultivation was not one where you could simply stop whenever you wanted.
The circumstances pushed you to keep moving forward.
Liu Xingwan seemed to understand the underlying meaning of Su Chen's words.
Just like her current situation, if she wanted to stop and live a mundane life, the elders, hall masters, and even the sect disciples of the Yunyang Sect would be disappointed.
After receiving so much attention and resources from the sect, how could she just stop at will?
"Your mother, she probably wishes you could stop and live an ordinary life," Liu Xingwan said.
Hearing Liu Xingwan mention his mother, a smile appeared on Su Chen's face.
"She would love nothing more than for me to get married and have children, living a simple life.
Her expectations have always been low."
"So, what kind of daughter-in-law does your mother want?"
Su Chen smiled, "Of course, my mother hopes I'll find a dependable partner who can manage the household.
As for other matters, I don't think she has any specific requirements."
Dependable, managing the household,
Liu Xingwan's expression froze slightly, as neither of these traits seemed to apply to her.
She wondered if being dependable in cultivation was considered dependable in general.
"Do you also want to find a woman like that?"
Upon hearing this question, Su Chen couldn't help but think of Qiu Ruoshang.
He didn't answer Liu Xingwan's question.
"With your current status and position in Celestial Capital, I'm sure countless women have expressed interest in you."
"It's not that exaggerated.
Do you think, as a top disciple of Great Zhou, many men would approach you?
They're not fools; they know they're not a match, so they wouldn't dare to make a move."
Su Chen spoke the truth. A woman like Liu Xingwan was indeed admirable and desirable.
However, most people couldn't meet her standards, and those who dared to flaunt themselves before her were asking for trouble.
"So, what do you think I should look for?"
Hearing this, Su Chen didn't know how to respond.
As they talked, the conversation seemed to drift further and further away from the topic.
Su Chen didn't answer, and Liu Xingwan didn't press for a response.
The sky had already brightened, and their pace quickened significantly.
In truth, Liu Xingwan had many more questions for Su Chen, and she wanted to chat with him.
But Su Chen had already told her about the situation in the wilderness.
Three Celestial Demons had gathered, and numerous smaller demons kept rushing to their deaths.
The Earth Demons were also constantly patrolling the surroundings, being extra cautious not to disturb the Celestial Demons.
The various anomalies combined to indicate that a significant problem had arisen in the wilderness.
This was why the two of them had hurried through the night.
The news had to be delivered to the high-level officials of the major sects as soon as possible.
By noon, the two of them had already spotted the frontlines of the Yunyang Sect's defense from a distance.
It was unclear if the others had returned earlier.
As they were about to reach their destination, Liu Xingwan unconsciously tugged at Su Chen's sleeve.
"I lost our previous bet.
You can make any request, as long as it doesn't harm the interests of the Yunyang Sect.
I'll keep my promise."
Hearing this, Su Chen couldn't think of anything at the moment.
"Let's keep it for now. I don't have any ideas yet."
This response left Liu Xingwan slightly disappointed.
In other words, Su Chen didn't seem to take their bet seriously.
After losing the bet, she had thought about it for a long time.
Feeling anxious, she didn't know what unreasonable demand Su Chen would make.
But it seemed that Su Chen had forgotten all about it.
He didn't dwell on it like she did.
"It's up to you."
Hearing Su Chen's response, Liu Xingwan's tone seemed to carry a hint of resentment.
This left Su Chen feeling a bit dazed.
He couldn't recall saying anything wrong.
On the frontlines, Taiwu Zhenren, Master Shang Xuan, and the other elders and hall masters from various sects were still waiting.
After all, those who ventured into the wilderness were from their respective sects, and they were undoubtedly concerned about the safety of their disciples.
At noon, Su Chen and Liu Xingwan returned to the front lines.
The crowd waiting here all rushed out to greet them.
At this moment, the two of them also just learned that the others hadn't returned yet.
However, Su Chen wasn't worried about their safety.
They were far from the dangerous area and were unlikely to encounter a demon attack.
It was more likely that they had chosen to rest at night.
Su Chen and Liu Xingwan, on the other hand, had been traveling all night and had only arrived at this hour.
In front of the others, Su Chen first explained the reason for their quick return.
Otherwise, these elders around might have been worried sick.
Upon learning that their juniors had only been slightly delayed, the elders from other sects visibly relaxed.
Then, Su Chen began to report the results of his reconnaissance to everyone.
There was nothing confidential to hide.
With so many people present, surely none of them could be a spy sent by the demons?
As Su Chen described the situation in detail, everyone present was startled.
"You mean there are three Celestial Demons gathered in the wilderness, and they are still trying to ascend, aiming to become Demon Emperors?"
When the words "Demon Emperor" were mentioned, the Deputy Governor of the Shen Yin Manor seemed to tremble.
"I'm just speculating that these Celestial Demons are attempting to ascend, but I don't know the specifics."
Upon hearing this, Master Shang Xuan waved his hand.
"Regardless of the reason, whether it's for healing or something else, we can't let these three Celestial Demons continue unchecked.
If they were to become Demon Emperors, it could spell disaster for Great Zhou.
It's hard to say if any of us would survive."
Taiwu Zhenren furrowed his brows, and upon hearing Su Chen's words, he turned his gaze towards Liu Xingwan.
Liu Xingwan understood Taiwu Zhenren's intention.
"Sect Leader, Su Chen's words are all true.
And judging by the cautious behavior of those demons, Su Chen's guess is likely closer to reality."
Liu Xingwan's words supported Su Chen's statement.
Taiwu Zhenren felt something was amiss with her tone, but he couldn't pinpoint the issue.
The mid to high-level officials from various sects gathered to discuss the situation.
They needed to decide how to handle the current predicament.
If they were to confront the demons in the wilderness, who should go?
These matters required thorough discussion.
During the discussion, disciples from various sects started returning in pairs.
As Su Chen had anticipated, they mainly stayed in certain places to hide and rest at night.
That's why it took them so long to return.
When they learned that Su Chen and Liu Xingwan had left markers along the way, the elders couldn't help but praise them.
Many praised Su Chen, saying that it was no wonder the front lines had become more stable in the past two years in Celestial Capital.
With such a disciple, it would be strange if the front lines weren't stable.
Taiwu Zhenren couldn't help but scoff at these words.
"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be thanks to Xingwan's suggestions, right?"
Hearing this, Liu Xingwan repeatedly waved her hands.
"Sect Leader, these are all Su Chen's ideas.
And in the wilderness, he's the one who led the way.
I merely followed, and I almost held him back."
Her explanation left Taiwu Zhenren stunned.
He even felt like he had misheard, wondering why Liu Xingwan would say such things.
Was she trying to boost Su Chen's morale while diminishing her own? But the words were already spoken, and Taiwu Zhenren wanted to retract them, not knowing how to respond.
He turned his gaze towards Liu Xingwan, but she didn't shy away.
"Sect Leader, we truly have Su Chen to thank this time.
The rest, I'll discuss with you after returning to the sect."
Liu Xingwan was always reliable in her actions.
Since she said so, Taiwu Zhenren didn't inquire further.
It was also due to her words that the authority in the room seemed to shift towards Master Shang Xuan.
The surrounding elders now awaited Master Shang Xuan's decision.
Three Celestial Demons would require a conservative response from three Transcendent Realm powerhouses.
But to prevent mishaps, at least six Transcendent Realm powerhouses were needed.
Among them, at least half should be Transcendent Realm completion' powerhouses.
Such a formidable lineup hadn't been assembled in many years.
This time, they had no choice; with three Celestial Demons in their path, they couldn't afford to be unprepared.
During the discussion, nine Transcendent Realm powerhouses prepared to set out.
While the number of people was large, only Master Shang Xuan and Taiwu Zhenren were Transcendent Realm completion powerhouses.
In Great Zhou, Transcendent Realm powerhouses were already a rarity.
To reach the Profound Realm Completion, it was no easy feat.
With insufficient power, they could only rely on numbers for now.
Since Su Chen had left markers along the way, there was no time to waste.
Nine Transcendent Realm powerhouses gathered and headed into the wilderness.
In Great Zhou, these nine Transcendent Realm powerhouses should shake the entire dynasty.
Those who remained at the front lines now had only one task: to wait.
Liu Xingwan stood by Su Chen's side, and it was only when someone from Cloud Yang Sect called out to her that she snapped out of her thoughts and walked to Hall Master Zhao Li's side.
But her gaze remained fixed on the other side.
(End of Chapter)
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