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Chapter 451: Death is Inevitable, and Burial is Everywhere, the Green Mountains are the Same (Part 2
Chapter 451: Death is Inevitable, and Burial is Everywhere, the Green Mountains are the Same (Part 2)
After a moment, he slowly spoke: "The reason I know so much..."
"Is because one of my ancestors' fathers was once captured by them as a pet."
"Later, he was even made to race against the fastest Eight Treasures Rabbit to see who was quicker."
"The result was that they weren't fast enough, and they got caught."
"These are the memories left by the ancestor, and this is all there is. These messages are what they understood during the time they were forcibly kept as pets."
The crowd: "..."
"My condolences."
Although it might not be the best time to say this, not offering some words of comfort would be even more inappropriate.
"It's just a memory, and I have no other impressions. I'm not overly heartbroken, and there doesn't seem to be much hatred or resentment in me."
"But..."
"I want to say that Xiao Ling'er's perception is correct. This battle will inevitably erupt, and you must prepare in advance."
"I don't know...if that day truly comes, I...I'm not sure if I can hold out."
Old Turtle felt helpless.
During their time at the Moon Embrace Sect, life had been wonderful, a divine existence they never dared to imagine.
To be able to stay here in peace was more than they could ask for.
But facing such a situation, if given a choice, they wouldn't hesitate to run.
If there was a way...
Their true spirit was in Lin Fan's hands. If Lin Fan wanted them dead, it would only take a thought.
In this situation, running was out of the question.
If that day truly came, there would only be one option: a desperate fight, hoping for a slim chance of survival.
However, Old Turtle, having lived a long and insightful life, was well aware that even if there was a glimmer of hope, it didn't lie with them, but with the prodigies of the Moon Embrace Sect.
After all...they were the Sons of Destiny, the chosen ones, the private children of the Dao of Heaven.
Facing such peril, the Dao of Heaven would find a way to protect them.
As for whether this protection would succeed, it was difficult to say.
It would be as challenging as ascending to the heavens! Perhaps the only chance lay in the unprecedented gathering of prodigies within the Moon Embrace Sect, a concentration of destiny beyond imagination, a turning point unseen in history.
Was this their only glimmer of hope?
But if there was truly no other way, then when it was time to die, they could only accept their fate.
"..."
"Why don't we run?" Fan Jianqiang suggested. "Abandon all our assets on the Immortal Martial Continent and retreat to the hidden realm within Song Yunxiao's domain. I recall a few decent hidden realms that should be sufficient for our sect's cultivation."
"We can enter and seal the entrance, ensuring they won't be able to find us."
"Once the sixty-year period passes, they will leave the Immortal Martial Continent."
"That would be the safest option."
Everyone turned to Song Yunxiao.
Song Yunxiao scratched his head. "There are drawbacks to this plan."
"Once the entrance is sealed, they won't be able to get in, and we won't be able to get out, unable to return to the Immortal Martial Continent."
"Furthermore, the current hidden realms, even the highest-ranked one, are far inferior to the Immortal Martial Continent in terms of cultivation, speed, and resources."
"Even the resources might not be sufficient for a few Ninth Realm cultivators, and after some time, the spiritual energy within the hidden realm might be depleted."
"After all, it's just a hidden realm, not a complete world."
"Once we seal ourselves in, the future of our Moon Embrace Sect..."
"Would be a slow death."
"Actually..."
Ya Ya suddenly spoke up, "There's a third point."
"Some things, if said now, might affect morale, but since it has come to this, I can no longer hide it. Actually..."
"The master's true body has already left."
"It hasn't returned yet, and I don't know when it will. But if we hide in the hidden realm, then the master..."
Xiao Ling'er's eyebrows furrowed.
Song Yunxiao spread his hands. "Obviously, this path won't work."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Fan Jianqiang sighed. "I knew it wouldn't be that easy to avoid."
"Headache."
Long Ao Jiao, however, was dissatisfied. "What's there to be headache about? Avoid? Why avoid at all?"
"You just need to face them head-on. Leave it to me!"
"One comes, I kill one. Two come, I kill a pair. What's there to fear?"
Once again, everyone was speechless.
Easy for you to say.
If only it were that simple.
Many people secretly smirked.
They all knew Long Ao Jiao was strong and loyal to her word. If she said she'd do something, she'd never back down, even if it meant getting half-killed.
But the opponents were Immortals.
Seven of them!
Long Ao Jiao had never fought against Immortals before, yet she boasted.
Most likely, she was just showing off.
Who would believe that?
It was impossible to pin all their hopes on Long Ao Jiao.
So, they casually responded and continued their discussion.
Su Xinghai spoke with a heavy tone, "Regardless, we must make all necessary preparations. I suggest that from this moment on, the Sect Defense Formation should be fully activated."
"Additionally, the core disciples should take a portion of the inheritance and disperse, each going to different places on the Immortal Martial Continent to await further instructions."
"Moreover, these individuals must be proficient in the Thousand Transformations Technique, and a few should also hide within the various hidden realms."
"Of course, this is the worst-case scenario. If our Moon Embrace Sect is defeated and eventually annihilated, after sixty years, they will be the hope for the Moon Embrace Sect's future..."
With these words, everyone's expressions became solemn.
This arrangement...
Made perfect sense.
But it also meant that the Moon Embrace Sect was truly facing a life-or-death crisis.
Why else would it come to this?
"Since it's a harvest of prodigies..."
Xiao Ling'er suggested, "Everyone in the Moon Embrace Sect, from elders and administrators to guests and disciples, should temporarily disperse."
"Since we're going to split up, we might as well do it thoroughly. Then, we'll take the initiative and draw them over to us!"
"Ordinary disciples and elders won't be of much use in such a grand battle. On the contrary, it will only increase casualties, and to put it bluntly, it will force us to abandon our allies."
"This battle will be left to our Sect Master's direct lineage."
"Regardless of victory or defeat, regardless of the outcome, no one else is to interfere."
"This isn't just for us, but for the entire Moon Embrace Sect."
"And for us too!"
Tian'anna and Fu Ningna, the sisters, quickly spoke up, "Although we are just servants, we are also our master's handmaidens. If the master is insulted, we must fight alongside him."
"That makes sense."
Fan Jianqiang sighed, "Although I've set up the Reverse Conquest Array within the sect, which can gather the strength of all, the gap between immortals and mortals is too vast. Even with the array, we might only be able to handle one of them."
"But there are seven of them."
"Therefore, it's better to disperse for now, hoping they'll only target the prodigies and not the ordinary disciples and elders."
"But..."
"We can't make decisions for everyone, can we?"
He smiled, "Although my cultivation is low, and not many pay me much mind, I am the 'Second Senior Brother'. Today, I'll have my say."
"If any of our junior brothers or sisters don't wish to participate, they can quietly leave, seeking a glimmer of hope."
"After all, this battle is truly a life-or-death situation, or even... a ten-death-no-survival scenario."
He helplessly smiled and spread his hands, causing the crowd to frown and exchange glances.
Many wanted to speak but held back, all eyes turning to Fan Jianqiang.
In their eyes...
If someone didn't want to participate and wanted to flee, nine out of ten would suspect Fan Jianqiang.
At this moment, it was he who proposed this...
Inevitably, people would think that Fan Jianqiang himself didn't want to fight and wanted to run.
But facing everyone's gaze, Fan Jianqiang acted as if nothing was wrong, "Why are you all looking at me? If someone doesn't want to participate, just say so. No one will blame you."
"Moreover, perhaps it's because of their existence that our lineage can continue?"
"Ahem."
Zhu Rourong scratched his head, "Second Senior Brother, why don't you do it?"
Fan Jianqiang rolled his eyes, "What are you saying?"
"As the Second Senior Brother, I should lead by example. Besides, although my strength is weak, I have some array techniques. In this battle, I won't back down before the fight."
"It's you, Zhu, who isn't skilled in fighting and doesn't enjoy it. In this battle, you might not be of much help. So, you should take care of our lineage's legacy..."
"Hmph!"
Zhu Rourong huffed, "Second Senior Brother, don't underestimate me. Besides, do you remember how hard my life used to be? It was Master who gave me better days, and the Moon Embrace Sect allowed me to do what I wanted. These years have been happy."
"Now, with a formidable enemy before us, I, as a direct disciple of the Sect Master, must contribute. How can I possibly retreat without fighting?"
"Enough of this!"
Zhu Rourong's determination didn't surprise the crowd.
Instead, it was Fan Jianqiang's firmness that left many feeling astonished and incredulous.
But...
They didn't know that this seemingly timid Fan Jianqiang wasn't a selfish coward.
He was 'timid'.
But in truth, it was just caution.
He did urge others to 'play it safe', wishing everyone around him would become 'Safety Saints', not wanting them to get hurt or himself to grieve over their misfortunes.
But if it truly came down to it...
He would never back down.
Safety Saints, they were Safety Saints, not 'dogs'.
To Gou Sheng, this choice was perfectly normal.
But to those who didn't understand Safety Saints...
It was a revelation.
"Second Senior Brother."
Su Yan shook her head slightly, "You don't need to persuade us. We know that this battle is inevitable, whether for ourselves, our master, or our sect. We can't back down."
"Exactly!" Song Yunxiao nodded, "In the end, it's just a battle to the death. With our numbers and abilities, we might not lose."
"If all else fails, I'll give them a big surprise!" Wang Teng said with a dark face, "Recently, I've made some breakthroughs."
"If it comes down to it, I should be able to take one or two with me!"
He Qiang clenched his teeth, "Alas, the time is too short, and I've never dealt with immortals. Otherwise... I could have cultivated microorganisms that even immortals would fear!"
Qin Yu smiled, "There's no need for that."
"Just give it our all."
"I've always misunderstood my father when I was young. Later, I strived for his approval, and it was my master who made me realize that my father had already acknowledged me, even considering me a pride."
"It was my master who taught me cultivation, allowing me to become an immortal, passing on the ultimate secrets..."
"Now, whether for myself, my master, or the sect, this battle is inevitable. We can't retreat."
"After all, I was once mortal..."
"But now, I yearn for the immortal path."
He lifted his head, his eyes gleaming, and behind him, a black hole-like shadow seemed to flicker in and out of existence.
Xu Fenglai picked his nose, "I don't have as many thoughts as you, Senior Brother."
"But..."
"Everything I have now is thanks to my master."
"If not for him, Lao Huang would've died long ago, right?"
"That's why I won't back down in this battle."
"It's you, He, who loves fishing and doesn't like fighting."
He Qiang, who had been quiet, was suddenly addressed, causing him to pause before breaking into a hearty smile, "I do love fishing. And it's true, I'm not much of a fighter."
”
“But I still know when to do what.”
He didn’t say much.
He didn’t argue, but his few words clearly conveyed his stance.
Su Yan gritted his teeth: “I...”
“Perhaps I can resolve this trouble, but it’s only a possibility.”
He planned to use all his points to try and invite one of the old monsters in the group to take action.
As his strength improved and his time in the group grew longer, he encountered more and more powerful members, such as Ninth Realm experts, with at least ten of them already stepping forward.
Moreover, from the details of their interactions, Su Yan deduced that there were definitely even ‘older’ old monsters in the group.
‘Immortals’ existed, but their number was unknown.
If he could invite a few True Immortals to help, he might not fear the so-called Seven Immortals descending to the Lower World.
However, he had never seen any Immortals appear, so whether he could get someone to help was uncertain.
He added, “I will do my best, but don’t place all your hopes on me.”
“Shi Hao.”
“You are the youngest and your talent far surpasses most of us. Why don’t you take the inheritance of the Moon Embrace Sect...”
Shi Hao immediately frowned.
“My master’s grace is heavier than a mountain.”
“The Moon Embrace Sect is my home!”
“Where does Big Brother want me to go?”
“Am I the kind of ungrateful, heartless person who would forget my roots?”
“So what if they are Immortals? I will fight them. The worst outcome is death.”
“A man’s life and death are part of the natural order. Where I die, I will be buried, and the green mountains are the same everywhere.”
He had no fear, nor did he retreat.
Instead, a fighting spirit was rising within him.
Though he was the youngest, he was now fifteen or sixteen years old.
It was the age of youthful vigor.
Throughout his journey, how many battles had he fought? He couldn’t recall, but ever since he could remember, he had almost never stopped, except for the occasional seclusion for cultivation. Almost every time he went out, it was for continuous battles.
Wherever he went, he fought.
Now, how could he fear one more battle?
“Besides, my master is not here.”
“I cannot retreat!”
Shi Hao emphasized.
Everyone looked at each other, at a loss.
The older generation of experts, like Huo Kunlun, Qu Fei, Ji Haoyue, Li Chunge, Deng Tai'a, Lian Bo, and the five elders, were all trying to persuade him.
Most of them wanted to stay and fight, adding their strength to the cause.
But they were rejected by Xiao Ling'er.
Ya Ya even took out Lin Fan’s token and said sternly, “Before leaving, Master specially entrusted me with his Sect Master’s token to prevent such incidents.”
“With the token in hand, my words are Master’s commands.”
“Everything...”
“Will be carried out according to our previous discussion!”
Seeing the Sect Master’s token, everyone smiled bitterly.
They wanted to ‘resist,’ but...
Sigh.
Xiao Ling'er also quickly supported this decision.
She had no resentment that Lin Fan entrusted the token to Ya Ya and informed her of his departure.
She was confident that Lin Fan trusted and cared for her, and that was enough.
As for why he didn’t choose her...
It wasn’t a lack of trust.
She had many responsibilities and couldn’t be everywhere at once.
Ya Ya, on the other hand, rarely ventured out and almost always stayed in the Moon Embrace Palace. She was one of Lin Fan’s closest people, in the literal sense.
It made sense to entrust her with the task.
Therefore, Xiao Ling'er not only had no resentment but was also grateful for Lin Fan’s arrangement. Otherwise, they might not have been able to convince the elders to follow.
This...
Was a kind of happy trouble.
Everyone wanted to fight for the Moon Embrace Sect, and they wouldn’t listen if told not to.
In this situation, who could blame them?
...
The Moon Embrace Sect underwent a significant change!
The disciples didn’t know what had happened, but they all received a message to leave the sect within a short time.
They were to go to the original residence of the Fire Virtue Peak lineage, the original residence of the Haoyue lineage, even to the Hai Family, the Northern Region, the Liu Family, and so on...
Scatter!
The array formations were fully activated.
In just three days,
The Moon Embrace Sect had fewer than thirty people left.
And the number was still decreasing.
Huo Kunlun held Huo Yun'er’s hand, unwilling to leave.
“Girl, you...”
“Sigh.”
In the end, Huo Kunlun couldn’t bring himself to ask Huo Yun'er to go with him to ‘take refuge.’ He only said, “Take care!”
“Father, don’t worry, I will.”
Huo Yun'er smiled brightly, “Our Moon Embrace Sect won’t fall.”
Huo Kunlun didn’t say more.
He patted Huo Yun'er’s hand and, with difficulty, turned and left.
Li Chunge and Deng Tai'a, the two Sword Gods, wanted to stay: “Why don’t we two old guys stay? We can still contribute a little...”
Xiao Ling'er shook her head, “Seniors, there’s no need.”
“If the Moon Embrace Sect can get through this crisis, we will certainly invite you to return as soon as possible.”
“But this battle is for the young generation. Please give us a chance to face it alone.”
“Perhaps, this is also our battle for growth, isn’t it?”
“...”
...
On the way out.
Li Chunge sighed, “What are you thinking?”
Deng Tai'a held a peach branch and softly said, “I’m thinking.”
“New replaces old, the times change...”
“Or perhaps, the younger generation has truly grown, becoming towering trees, stepping into the present, facing the future, and taking on the ‘heavy burden.’ It might have already come.”
(End of Chapter)
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