Chapter 728: Yan Nan's Dilemma [Part 2]

Chapter 728: Yan Nan's Dilemma [Part 2]



As Fang Che left, Fang Yunzheng leaned against a tree, watching his son's figure disappear into the distance. Finally, he let out a soft sigh.

"You little rascal!"

"There's no way to retreat over there. You must come back!"

Thinking about how he had come to send off his son, only to be given such a huge benefit by his son, Fang Yunzheng felt a bit embarrassed. How did it feel like he had traveled tens of thousands of miles just to chase after autumn winds? However, his son's cultivation technique was truly powerful. With this, he would have enough to last him for years, and he could further research and improve his combat strength.

"Ah Che even asked me if I'm feeling restless doing nothing... Hehe, the one who's feeling most restless right now is not me, but that big fool, Dong Fang San San!"

Fang Yunzheng imagined Dong Fang San San's situation, having a powerful expert at his disposal but not daring to use him, and couldn't help but laugh with satisfaction.

"You've got yourself into this! Wahahaha..."

...

At the headquarters of the Only Righteous Sect.

Yan Nan had received the news.

Messages from three different directions.

Inside source: "The Guardian Headquarters isn't too concerned about the loss of the Mystic Realm. Instead, they are treating it as an opportunity for trial and training, sending a new batch of corresponding personnel from various families to participate in the battle and gain experience. Overall, the situation is calm."

"The Night Demon Sect is making a big move, and their focus is now shifting towards the southeast. Yang Luoyu and Dong Changfeng are in charge of the southeast, but Yang Luoyu has been given a strict order to destroy the Night Demon Sect. If he fails to complete the task, there will be corresponding punishments. Dong Changfeng, on the other hand, has the freedom to withdraw at any time. I estimate that Dong Changfeng is likely to be a hidden card in the south."

"In other directions, the young Sect Master in the northwest has also attracted attention, and a special team has been dispatched to deal with him. However, the Guardians are currently focusing most of their energy on assimilating the people from the recently split-off World Beyond Sect."

"Additionally, it is said that the Guardians have successfully refined the Youth Preservation Pill and are currently in the experimental trial stage. The specific effects are still unknown."

"..."

There were various other messages as well.

After reading through them, Yan Nan pondered for a while.

"Hmm, it's normal for the Mystic Realm dispute to not cause any major disturbances, and Dong Fang San San's response is mostly within my expectations, including the actions of the Night Demon Sect, which have also drawn the expected attention. However, Dong Changfeng's destination is indeed suspicious, and Dong Fang San San is likely making arrangements in the south."

Thinking about the Night Demon Sect and Dong Fang San San's efforts to suppress them, Yan Nan felt a sense of satisfaction.

Go ahead and suppress them.

The person you want to suppress has already been sent to the Mystic Realm by you. Even if you truly manage to suppress the Night Demon Sect, it will be of no use.

No one knows the identity of the Night Demon Sect's leader!

Hahahaha...

Yan Nan laughed for a while, feeling refreshed.

Then he considered Dong Changfeng's ranking on the Cloud Weapons List and the arrangements in the south.

Yan Nan furrowed his brows, sensing a hint of crisis.

As for the Youth Preservation Pill that Dong Fang San San was working on, although it was still in the experimental stage, Yan Nan was certain of its effectiveness. Otherwise, Dong Fang San San would never have refined it. Yan Nan had absolute confidence in Dong Fang San San.

Moreover, Fengyun Qi had contributed the Heavenly Mechanism Jade Heart, and with Fengyun Qi personally refining it, there was no doubt that there would be no mishaps.

"It seems that Dong Fang San San wants to revive the Crimson Army. It's probably because they were stimulated by the Jade Sky Flower."

Thinking of this, Yan Nan felt pleased.

Because the news was clear.

It was because they had obtained the Jade Sky Flower here that those women on the other side, who didn't have it, became agitated and went to cause trouble for Dong Fang San San. It was said that Dong Fang San San's own sister had gone to confront him.

So Dong Fang San San was also forced to refine the Youth Preservation Pill. Yan Nan knew that those women had considerable influence, and if they were to cause trouble, Dong Fang San San would likely suffer constant headaches.

So... it was basically as if they were forced into it.

Dong Fang San San had no choice but to refine the Youth Preservation Pill to maintain a certain level of balance with Yan Nan's side...

Thinking of this, Yan Nan couldn't help but feel satisfied.

So you're capable, Dong Fang San San? Aren't you a master strategist? Aren't you confident and prepared?

Hahaha, you've got yourself into this!

Then came a message from Feng Yun: "The Night Demon is said to be going on a mission, but I don't know what the mission is. They have asked for leave from me."

"Understood," Yan Nan replied.

"The Night Demon has destroyed the Golden Cloud Sect and killed Qi Lingfeng's son, Qi Tianyue, along with fifty experts, leaving nothing behind."

Feng Yun's report.

Yan Nan furrowed his brows: "What's the reason?"

Feng Yun provided a detailed explanation.

Yan Nan frowned: "Is Qi Tianyue seeking death? Is this even worth reporting?"

"I'm concerned about Qi Lingfeng's side..." Feng Yun said.

"Did Qi Lingfeng offend you this time?" Yan Nan asked immediately.

"Indeed, but I didn't take it to heart. After all, Qi Lingfeng just lost his son, and he died in the southeast. It's understandable for him to be emotionally agitated. I was thinking that it might not be appropriate for me to step in and appease him. Could the headquarters send someone to appease Qi Lingfeng?"

Feng Yun said, "After all, the Gold Demon Sect holds a significant position among the subordinate sects. Although their overall strength is not exceptional, they have made some achievements in the struggle for spiritual energy among the subordinate sects.

Yan Nan asked, "Do you think we should appease him?"

"Yes," came the reply.

Feng Yun continued, "Not only should we appease him, but we should also give him an assurance that this offense against me will not cause any future troubles. Let him work with peace of mind, and if his children show promise, the headquarters will give him an explanation and compensation for Qi Tianyue's death."

Yan Nan pondered for a long time before saying, "In that case, let's do as you suggested."

After cutting off the communication with Feng Yun, Yan Nan felt somewhat satisfied.

Feng Yun's attitude this time was relatively sincere.

Although he was using the Gold Demon Sect to step on Qi Lingfeng to show his magnanimity, he was indeed being magnanimous.

Moreover, when dealing with problems, he was willing to compromise himself for the sake of the sect, which was commendable, regardless of the reason.

Although the Gold Demon Sect was insignificant in Yan Nan's eyes, Feng Yun's approach pleased him.

So, it was good to make this arrangement.

"Come here," Yan Nan called out, and he promptly made the necessary arrangements for this matter.

He specifically added a clause: "Tell Qi Lingfeng that this is the compensation that Feng Yun has fought for him. Also, when did the Gold Demon Sect become so bold as to cause trouble in the Southeast? They brought so many people to kill the Night Demon? Do they think everyone else is stupid? Can't they see through the Gold Demon Sect's intentions?"

"Don't let him play any of his little tricks!"

Yan Nan spoke sternly, "After so many years of being a sect leader, if he can't see through this, what's the point of being the leader of the Gold Demon Sect? Can't he see that the Night Demon's status and influence are being deliberately cultivated by the headquarters? And he still wants to come and kill? What are his intentions?!"

"Feng Yun has requested compensation for him, and the compensation will be issued. But the headquarters' punishment will also be carried out!"

The decree was sent out.

The third source of information was from Yin Shen Gong: "Vice Sect Leader, the Night Demon has accepted the appointment as a Guardian and has officially become a Guardian. They have already set off towards the Northern Frontier. However, it is currently unknown which camp the Night Demon will join. It is said that once they reach the destination, the General Coordinator there will make the arrangements."

This news dampened Yan Nan's mood.

What he was most worried about was: What if the Night Demon enters a camp and tries to reclaim the Mystic Realm, but the power of the Only Righteous Sect is too strong within that Mystic Realm? What if they end up killing the Night Demon...

This would be incredibly fucked up.

But this was a matter for the Guardian side, and even if Yan Nan had heavenly means, there was nothing he could do.

Moreover, there was a rule in the Mystic Realm Battle: Once one's cultivation reached the Holy Emperor Stage, they would naturally be rejected by the Mystic Realm!

In other words, true peak martial artists were unable to participate in the Mystic Realm Battle! So, it was impossible for Yan Nan to find someone to take care of the Night Demon.

Thinking of this, Yan Nan felt a bit depressed.

"I understand," he replied.

After cutting off the communication with Yin Shen Gong, Yan Nan immediately contacted Sun Wutian, "Where are you?"

"I'm in Heaven Capital," Sun Wutian replied.

"What are you still doing in Heaven Capital?"

"I've finally created a prosperous era here, and I'm afraid you'll ruin it," Sun Wutian explained.

Yan Nan was so exasperated by Sun Wutian's reasoning that he rolled his eyes.

Staring at him for a moment, Yan Nan finally exploded in anger, "Sun Wutian, don't forget your camp! Don't forget who you are! You, a butcher, still want to be a savior?"

"You can go kill elsewhere, but you can't touch Heaven Capital and White Mist Continent. These two places are off-limits!"

"You bastard! You're giving me orders now? You come and be the sect leader!"

"That's not a job I can do."

"..."

Yan Nan was so angry that his stomach felt like it was about to burst.

Sun Wutian, "Fifth Brother, you asked me to clean up Heaven Capital and White Mist Continent."

Yan Nan's nose twitched, and he snorted, "So you're saying we're both saviors?"

"I've just been here for a while, and there's nothing going on right now. Have I ever delayed anything?"

Sun Wutian was not satisfied, feeling that Yan Nan was being unreasonable. Why are you so angry? Can't I just be on vacation in Heaven Capital?

"What do you want from me? Just tell me, and I'll take care of it. You don't need to mock me as a savior..."

It was clear that Old Sun was unhappy.

Yan Nan felt his chest tightening, and he cursed, "You've finished cleaning up Heaven Capital, and the Night Demon has already left. What are you still doing there?"

"But later, there was a snow disaster and a flood. I had to stay here to provide relief," Sun Wutian argued.

Relief!

That bastard was providing relief! The Heavenly Blade Demon of the Only Righteous Sect was providing relief!

Yan Nan covered his chest, rolled his eyes, and panted heavily.

"You're a demon!" Yan Nan shouted angrily.

"Being a demon doesn't conflict with providing relief, does it? Besides, have I ever delayed anything?" Sun Wutian argued.

Sun Wutian was adamant, "Fifth Brother, you tell me, other than these two places, which city do you want me to slaughter? As long as you give the order, I'll go and wipe out any city for you, no matter how big—Donghu, Heavenly Capital, or even San Chuan Region. I'll show you that I'm still a demon at heart!"

"..."

Yan Nan was left speechless.

Even I don't know how to scold him!

What can you say to such a loyal and diehard demon? Helplessly...

"Night Demon has already gone to the Northern Frontier to participate in the Mystic Realm battle and has become a Guardian. You know that, right?"

"I know."

Sun Wutian spoke matter-of-factly, "That kid reported to me too, and specifically asked me what I was doing in Heaven Capital, just like you."

"What did you say?"

"Disaster relief."

"And then?"

"Then Night Demon didn't say anything, and the communication cut off."

Yan Nan's forehead twitched as his veins popped.

Night Demon wasn't speechless; he was at a loss for words, just like me right now! Sun Wutian confidently said, "Night Demon is in the Northern Frontier for disaster relief too, isn't he?"

Yan Nan's anger surged, and he slammed his fist on the table. "You dare compare yourself to Night Demon? He's a Guardian!"

"I'll be damned. It's just a skin, isn't it?"

Sun Wutian scoffed, "When I wear that skin, I'm also a Guardian!"

"..."

Today's conversation was impossible.

"Night Demon is no longer there and has already left. Don't you know you should come back and look after the Night Demon Sect?" Yan Nan roared.

In reality, the Night Demon Sect didn't need Sun Wutian's supervision.

But this was the first time Yan Nan, as the Vice Sect Leader, had felt such complex emotions in all these years. It was too complicated, so complicated that he couldn't speak...

"The Night Demon Sect is fine. What's the point of me watching over it?"

Sun Wutian said, "Besides, I've also made an agreement with the little guy. If there's anything happening with the Night Demon Sect, he'll inform me immediately, and I'll rush over. For me, is distance an issue?"

These words were flawless.

But Yan Nan was so angry his liver hurt.

He felt like he was about to explode with anger, yet he didn't know why.

After a long while, he finally let go of Sun Wutian and himself, changing the topic, "Then you stay there and wait. If there's anything, I'll find you."

"Yeah, good. I won't be staying for long either. I've listened to enough stories here."

"Listening to stories?" Yan Nan was about to cut off the communication when he heard this and became curious, "What stories?"

"Yeah, listening to stories. Listening to the various wondrous tales of Fang Captain, played by me. Brother Five, let me tell you, in the stories, I've already married over four hundred wives. All of them are chivalrous women!"

It was evident that Sun Wutian was a little excited.

"..." Yan Nan's head spun, "You've been listening to this all this time?"

"Yeah, there's a different plot every day."

"You really have a hobby." Yan Nan felt at a loss for words and could only coldly laugh, "Once you've had enough, let me know."

"I plan to go to check on the disaster in White Mist Continent."

Sun Wutian said.

Yan Nan was so angry that he couldn't speak again.

"And then?"

"Staying there to listen to the stories. There are legends about me there too."

Bang! Yan Nan's Communication Jade, which had endured until now, finally shattered.

He slapped the table, shattering it.

"What the hell! What are all these things!"

Vice Sect Leader Yan Nan's furious voice echoed.

The entire Only Righteous Sect headquarters fell silent...

The door opened, and Duan Xiaying walked in, "What's going on?"

"Nothing."

Yan Nan wouldn't mention such an embarrassing matter and suppressed his anger, "What are you here for?"

"There's news that people from Faceless Tower are currently active in San Chuan Region. I'm going to catch a rat. Thought I'd let you know."

"Can't you say it through the Communication Jade?"

"I can, but I heard you were angry, so I wanted to know why... That's why I came to ask."

"..."

"..."

"..."

"..."

The Guardian Headquarters, on the other hand, was peaceful, even a bit joyous.

During this period, people from Cold Sword Sect and White Cloud Palace had been arriving continuously. The group from Cold Sword Sect was smaller, so their presence wasn't as significant.

But White Cloud Palace had sent over a million people at once.

This was a huge cause for celebration.

The Guardian Headquarters cherished this heavenly gift, and during this time, aside from disaster relief, they focused on settling everyone.

The people from White Cloud Palace and Cold Sword Sect also didn't want to freeload, so they naturally participated in disaster relief and various activities, actively contributing their strength.

The mysterious and resentful hatred in his heart gradually settled as he busied himself with work.

Especially when he saw the common people living regular and happy lives due to his efforts, the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment was enough to make him feel happy.

The sorrow of the split sect slowly healed, and the sense of belonging to the Guardians gradually strengthened.

Gu Changhan had led the high-level disciples of Cold Sword Sect to every corner of the Guardian Continent.

Every day was exhausting, but the old man seemed to have found a second spring or the true meaning of life, appearing more energetic than the younger disciples.

"Hurry!"

"Make haste!"

"The earlier we go, the more people we can save!"

"Faster! Let's fly!"

During this time, Dong Fang San San had been continuously studying which of the people from the two major sects were suitable to go to the grassroots level and interact with the people.

Who is suitable for combat, who is suitable for intelligence, and who is suitable for summarizing...

Each position requires a specific type of person...

Everything is organized in his mind, and every day, the destinations of tens of thousands of people are sorted out neatly.

Below, all the staff in the headquarters are also summarizing, forming stacks of documents, marking everything, starting from Dong Sansan's hands.

Among the countless people within the White Cloud Palace, each one is being investigated, and the information is being compiled.

Everyone's work is meticulous: the results of one person's investigation are reviewed by the squad leader, then rechecked and signed. The squad leader then rechecks and signs, and finally, the chief administrator conducts a spot check and signs. The information is then compiled and presented to Dong Sansan.

Based on this information, Dong Sansan makes crucial decisions and arrangements.

The files are sealed for a thousand years, and if there are any issues with the personnel arrangements during this period, the person responsible for the review in the headquarters will be held accountable.

Who dares to be careless and negligent?

And another matter is... the Youth Preservation Pill has succeeded.

Dong Sansan immediately released the news, and then had her younger sister, Dong Sanjiu, select ten women as representatives to test the pill.

The list of test subjects is also made public, and all the high-ranking martial artists know that these ten women are the most severely disfigured, with their entire bodies covered in scars and even rotting in many places.

They haven't been seen for many years.

Everyone is waiting.

The day after, when the ten peerlessly beautiful women appeared at the Guardian Headquarters, finally removing the heavy veil they had worn for many years, revealing their even more stunning appearances than before, the headquarters was in an uproar!

And then...

The various families were in an uproar.

Countless women who had suffered injuries in battles rushed over like mad.

Requests from the various families flew in like snowflakes.

Even women who had not suffered any disfigurement but showed signs of aging went crazy. Because... they looked even younger than before! And their youth would be preserved for three thousand years!

In the end, all the women went crazy.

According to Dong Sanjiu, the Youth Preservation Pills had a limited effect due to the scarcity of the Heavenly Mechanism Jade Heart, resulting in a small number of pills produced with diluted potency. Therefore, the pills could only maintain youth for three thousand years, instead of forever.

It must be said that Dong Sanjiu understood women's hearts, and the use of the word 'only' was perfect!

Forget about three thousand years, even a decade of frozen age was enough to drive women crazy, let alone three thousand years of enhanced youth!

The world was in a frenzy!

The love of beauty is universal.

So, the Guardian Headquarters began to strictly enforce the distribution standards, following the rules set by Dong Sanjiu: according to the family's new contributions.

Moreover, the first to be deprived of the pills were the Feng Clan, Yu Clan, and Dong Clan, the three major families.

"Your three families lost the Mystic Realm and haven't taken it back, and you still have the audacity to ask for the Youth Preservation Pill?"

The message was sent back.

The female ancestors of the three major families were on the verge of exploding: all because of their unfilial descendants! Their hope of regaining their beauty was right before their eyes, but now it was gone...

The Feng Clan's ancestor, Feng Nuo, roared like a mother tiger, slamming the table into pieces: "Go and take back the Mystic Realm for me!! Capture more! Make contributions!"

The Yu Clan's ancestor said: "Either take back the Mystic Realm, or bring me a rope to hang myself. I'd rather die than face the world with this scarred face. How can I, with my surname Yu, bear this?"

The Dong Clan's ancestor said: "You guys figure it out. Anyway, I've lost all hope now..."

The ancestors of the various families: "..."

All the families went crazy.

It was truly maddening.

But the rules were fair. At the top, there was a person overseeing it all, and no one could ask for special treatment: Dong Sanjiu, who initiated this matter!

Dong Sanjiu selected ten women to restore their beauty but did not give the pill to her own younger sister! And Dong Sanjiu was the one who led this initiative.

If not for Dong Sanjiu, there would be no Youth Preservation Pill. But Dong Sanjiu, being Dong Sanjiu's younger sister, did not receive the pill.

This was too much!

In such a situation, do you still want to ask for special treatment? Forget about it!

All the families could only rely on their merits to obtain the pill—ten thousand merits for one pill! And it had to be Mystic Realm merits!

As Yan Nan expected, the Guardian Headquarters did not seem to be too concerned about the loss of the Mystic Realm, as it had been a normal occurrence over the years—first, the Mystic Realm was constantly being fought over and changing hands, and second, all the pressure had been shifted to the various families.

So...

The headquarters had its hands free to focus on disaster relief, military training, management, and the accommodation of the families from the Mystic Realm Sects, as well as preparing for the next batch of arrivals...

Everything was in order.

At the headquarters, in Dong Sanjiu's room.

"Has the Life and Death Patrol Squad disbanded? Are they all off to battle?"

Dong Sanjiu frowned and made arrangements: "Except for Fang Che, the others will participate in the battle one by one."

Dong Sanjiu was stunned: "What do you mean by one by one?"

(End of Chapter)

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