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Hearing her words, Xu Feng finally remembered that years ago, Cai Shujun had brought back a girl named He Jingying, who was only seven or eight years old at the time and was taken as a closed-door disciple by Qiu Wuling.
Now, two hundred years have passed, and she has actually reached the Nascent Soul Stage, and her strength is so formidable, reminiscent of Cai Shujun's prowess back in the day.
He Jingying is Cai Shujun's junior sister in terms of seniority. After entering the sect, she has been taught by Cai Shujun in the Cold Fragrance Courtyard, which is why she refers to Xu Feng as Shishu. After Cai Shujun left, Qiu Wuling personally guided her, and with the recent development of the Spiritual Vein in Liuxiang Kingdom, her strength has soared.
Additionally, female disciples from the Four Brothers Sword Hall also came to pay their respects; these individuals are of the same generation, and Xu Feng does not recognize them.
Zhou Bayi heard that it was Xu Feng and took a closer look; he indeed saw the shadow of the past and hurriedly called out, "Xu Group Leader, Zhou Ba thanks you for saving my life."
Since Xu Feng became famous, Zhou Ba's magical artifact shop has become a well-known enterprise. His magical artifacts are excellent; even Liuxiang's top expert Xu Feng has bought spiritual bows from him—how could they not be good?
Xu Feng said to Zhou Ba, "I just returned and don't know what has happened. Please rest assured, as long as I, Xu Feng, am alive, the safety of Liuxiang Kingdom is my utmost concern."
He is the newly appointed leader of Liuxiang; aside from Xu Feng himself, perhaps only A Qi could guess this.
"Xu Feng! Xu Feng!" Excited cheers echoed everywhere.
He Jingying asked, "Shishu, do you really not know what has happened in Liuxiang Kingdom?"
Xu Feng replied, "I will return to Bailu Mountain first; we can discuss any matters later."
He Jingying tugged at his sleeve and said, "Shishu, I want to go with you. I also want to go to Bailu Mountain."
"What do you want to go for?" Seeing He Jingying's pitiful expression, he added, "Alright then, let's go together."
He Jingying immediately smiled and said, "Shishu, you don't know, the current Bailu Mountain is no longer yours, Koukou Group. Bailu Mountain is the core of Liuxiang Kingdom, and my master is there. I am going to... see my master."
Xu Feng thought that it was likely that Liuxiang Kingdom had united against a common enemy, just like when they repelled Nine Dragon Pool back in the day.
He Jingying instructed her four subordinates to subdue the eight incapacitated individuals on the ground. If anyone from Zheguo came again, they would use these eight lives as a shield.
The eight people on the ground were already severely injured by Xu Feng's punch wind; they had lost most of their lives and could not utter a word as they were dragged away like dead dogs.
Xu Feng flew towards Bailu Mountain with He Jingying.
He Jingying had sustained some injuries, but after taking a few pills in Sky, she was mostly fine.
Along the way, He Jingying briefly explained the situation in Liuxiang Kingdom. It turned out that five years ago, some sects from Zheguo noticed something unusual about Liuxiang Kingdom and harbored ill intentions. After several attempts to probe without seeing Lord of Fragrance make an appearance, they decided to send troops to invade Liuxiang Kingdom.
Unexpectedly, Liuxiang Kingdom was not what it used to be; its strength far surpassed the past, and it defeated Zheguo's vanguard forces decisively. In response, several sects united to form the Zhe Alliance. After several localized battles, both sides suffered losses.
Due to fears that Lord of Fragrance might return suddenly, Zheguo's Great Perfection Stage experts did not dare to enter Liuxiang Kingdom. The strongest among those who came this time were at the Divine Separation Late Stage, while Liuxiang Kingdom had very few at that level. The situation became increasingly passive for them. Zheguo also did not dare to push too hard, leading to a standoff between the two armies and negotiations that resulted in a weak non-aggression treaty.
This kind of treaty clearly lacked guarantees; Zheguo would create incidents whenever possible to escalate tensions. This time, Xian City was deliberately instigated by Zheguo to provoke conflict and initiate full-scale war.
The more Xu Feng listened, the angrier he became; he felt that Xian City resembled Huguoqiao from his previous life in many ways.
Before long, the two arrived at Bailu Mountain.
Bailu Mountain had new buildings compared to eighty years ago, and many previously desolate peaks now housed caves. The disciples practicing in the mountains had significantly improved their strength, with Golden Core Disciples visible everywhere.
"He Shijie." A few disciples from the Koukou Group discovered He Jingying and came over to greet her, but they did not recognize Xu Feng.
It had been eighty years since he last returned. During these eighty years, He Jingying had become a Yuan Ying Cultivator, Zhou Ba had become the Boss, and the Koukou Group must have taken in many new disciples, so it was no wonder they did not recognize Xu Feng.
He Jingying covered her mouth and chuckled, not bothering to explain.
Seeing that she was with a friend, the disciples did not inquire about Xu Feng's identity. He Jingying was well-known for her beauty and possessed exceptional strength among her peers, almost like a replica of Cai Shujun. Many young talents sought to curry favor with her, so they dared not offend her friend.
Upon entering the training grounds of Bailu Mountain, several older disciples recognized Xu Feng and hurried over to pay their respects.
This caused a stir in the area, and many people knelt down in unison.
"Greetings, Group Leader!" The call echoed loudly.
Since leaving for Zheguo, Xu Feng had rarely returned. Each time he did come back, it was only for a few hurried days. Apart from the old disciples from when he established the group, few could recognize him at a glance; they had only heard his name but never seen his face.
Soon, dozens of people flew out from the inner courtyard. In addition to the old members of the Koukou Group, there were also elites from various factions of the Liuxiang Kingdom. Both Qiu Wuling and Hua Wanduo were among them.
"Group Leader!" Gao Jingsong led the members of the Koukou Group in greeting him.
"Everyone, please rise," said Xu Feng. He was not unfamiliar with such scenes of hundreds kneeling before him, but he still felt somewhat awkward, as if he were an emperor descending from on high.
After helping the members of the Koukou Group to their feet, Xu Feng took the initiative to greet those experts from the Liuxiang Kingdom. Most of them he recognized, though some were newcomers who had emerged in recent decades.
After nearly a hundred years apart, it was indeed astonishing how much stronger the Liuxiang Kingdom had become. This was all due to the actions of the Lord of Fragrance, who had removed the Spirit-Restraining Stone. It was akin to a starving beggar suddenly coming into great wealth; indulging in food and drink would make it impossible not to gain weight.
After enduring several years of low concentration Spiritual Energy, the people of Liuxiang Kingdom finally welcomed the spring of cultivation.
In these eighty years, all three Vice Leaders of Koukou Group have advanced to Separation of Spirit, with Yi Jiuzhou achieving an impressive Mid Stage of Spirit Separation; it is unclear how he cultivated to such a level.
Among the other experts in Koukou Group, four have reached the Divine Separation Stage. With a total of seven Divine Separation Stage experts, this number may not be significant in Zheguo, but it is a miracle for Liuxiang Kingdom. It is worth noting that two hundred years ago, Liuxiang Kingdom only had six Yuan Ying Cultivators.
The highest cultivators remain Qiu Wuling and Hua Wanduo, this pair of Azure Wind Antelopes have been on equal footing for centuries. Aside from the anomaly Xu Feng, no one can overshadow their brilliance.
Qiu Yuanling and Hua Wanduo have both reached the Divine Separation Late Stage, making them the only two Divine Separation Late Stage cultivators in Liuxiang Kingdom.
In Zheguo, being at the Divine Separation Late Stage would make one a prominent figure; unfortunately, relying on just two Divine Separation Late Stage cultivators to ensure the safety of a nation is still far from sufficient.
Hua Wanduo said, "Xu Feng, congratulations on advancing to Divine Separation Stage, and welcome back." Her words were tinged with bitterness; Wuhua Island originally had a Hua Qian Zhi who would have likely reached Divine Separation Stage by now if not for being defeated by Xu Feng and never returning since.
What Hua Wanduo does not know is that Hua Qian Zhi's master, Huo Jinxing, has already died at Xu Feng's hands. Given the style of Sinking Sand Valley, it was fortunate they did not participate in this invasion; there was no chance they would come to help. As for Hua Qian Zhi, whether she is alive or dead is something Xu Feng has long ceased to care about.
Qiu Wuling shares a similar plight; these two extraordinary beauties share the same misfortune. The Cai Shujun raised by Qiu Wuling went to Zheguo and also never returned.
The leaders of the Six Major Sects of Liuxiang Kingdom are all present here. Most of these leaders have changed; the youngest among them is still Hua Du from Wuhua Island.
After eighty years of tempering, Hua Du has become much more composed and has also reached the Divine Separation Stage. He was once renowned alongside Cai Shujun but faced many setbacks in his youthful arrogance. Now that he has truly settled down, his advancement speed is still astonishing.
Time does not spare anyone; the earliest elders of the Six Major Sects have all passed away. The only remaining leader from the older generation is Chu Wushang, who is both experienced and qualified to steer this resistance against Zheguo.
After exchanging pleasantries, everyone returned to Koukou Group's conference hall. When Xu Feng arrived, these elites from Liuxiang Kingdom were already in a meeting.
Gao Jingsong stepped aside, allowing Yi Jiuzhou and Lin Fangxin to stand behind Xu Feng, while Chu Wushang remained in the main seat.
Chu Wushang said, "Group Leader Xu has just returned and may not be familiar with the situation. Deputy Group Leader Gao, please give Group Leader a brief overview, and let's hear Xu Group Leader's opinion."
Gao Jingsong then summarized the recent events for Xu Feng, covering similar points to what He Jingying had mentioned, but with more emphasis on action plans that He Jingying was unaware of. Although He Jingying was well-known, she was still a junior and did not yet qualify to attend the meeting.
Chu Wushang added, "From the signs we've seen, Zheguo seems intent on launching an attack and going to war. Everyone should be cautious and try to avoid conflicts with them to prevent giving them any leverage."
Xu Feng replied, "It's too late; I've already injured their people." He hadn't anticipated that his punch would become the catalyst for conflict.
At that moment, Xu Feng recounted the events in Xian City: "I severely injured nine of them and let one Xiang Qi go. That's all there is to it."
The room fell silent.
After a long pause, Chu Wushang said, "Since we've already taken action, we might as well prepare for war. We can't avoid disaster; a confrontation is inevitable."
The conditions from Zheguo were straightforward: they demanded half of the resources from Liuxiang Kingdom, claiming fifty percent of every mine. In return, they allowed various factions to send disciples to Zheguo for training, with them providing guidance.
This time, four sects from Zheguo were present; three of them were among the top ten sects of Xian Dao: the seventh-ranked Yue Ren Mountain Villa, the ninth-ranked Azure Cloud Pavilion, and the tenth-ranked Mu Jianlin. The fourth was Nine Dragon Pool, which had visited once before and sent eight Deputy Pond Masters this time.
Zheguo's side boasted no fewer than a hundred people, with nearly ten at the Divine Separation Late Stage. In contrast, Liuxiang Kingdom only had Qiu Wuling and Hua Wanduo, making their strength five times weaker. With such a disparity in power, engaging in battle would likely lead to significant losses.
Xu Feng asked, "What are our chances against Zheguo?"
Chu Wushang replied, "Three to seven. If we fight head-on, we will surely lose. It's just that Zheguo is reluctant to pay the price for an attack; that's why they haven't moved yet."
Xu Feng said, "Since we cannot confront them head-on, we should avoid direct confrontation. We can break them down into smaller groups and defeat them one by one."
Chu Wushang replied, "We have considered this method as well, but the Liuxiang Kingdom is firmly entrenched in Ten Thousand Years. If we retreat without fighting, the foundation of Ten Thousand Years will surely be destroyed."
Xu Feng asked, "What does Chu Zhangmen mean?"
Chu Wushang explained, "We should adopt a strategy of waiting for the enemy to tire themselves out. By defending instead of attacking, we can gradually undermine their morale and strike when the time is right."
Xu Feng fell silent.
After a while, the meeting concluded with Chu Wushang's plan. Each faction concentrated their forces to hold their positions against the enemy.
That night, Xu Feng went alone to the back mountain and was gone for ten days.
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