Master Jin stood his ground, leaving Thunderstorm with no way to counter.
Within the Fire Sect, there was likely only Master Jin who dared to confront Thunderstorm directly, truly a unique case without parallel.
Thunderstorm sighed in frustration, "Master Jin, just follow my instructions. When have I ever made a mistake? This matter has been thoroughly considered. There are some things I cannot disclose to you, but I can tell you this: our Fire Sect is indeed strong, but the future of Peach Blossom Sect is limitless. It’s even possible that Peach Blossom Sect will become the leading Cloud Spirit Sect in the Central Domain. At that time, the assistance we provide them now will be invaluable."
Thunderstorm gave Master Jin a deep look and added, "In any case, just do as I ask, and there will absolutely be no problems."
"Lord Sect Master, since you insist, then Old Man will comply. However, I must clarify one point: I am only responsible for teaching; I will not assist in the formation setup. Whether we can establish our Fire Sect's Ten-Tiered Formation depends on whether those from Peach Blossom Sect have the capability."
"Agreed, it's settled!"
Thunderstorm felt somewhat relieved. He still had some confidence in Wei Chen and Han Mang's Formation Assignment. He understood Master Jin's temperament well; he only respected the strong. If he were impressed by Han Mang and Wei Chen when they arrived at Peach Blossom Sect, he would undoubtedly share everything he knew without holding back.
The current situation of the Fire Sect could not have been achieved without a certain level of composure. Anyone in a high position within the Fire Sect had undergone rigorous scrutiny; they could not be just anyone. Thunderstorm had absolute confidence in this.
After Master Jin took his leave, Thunderstorm let out a quiet sigh of relief and thought to himself, "Wei Chen, oh Wei Chen, I wonder if you can handle this great gift I've sent your way? If you fail to set up the formation, don’t blame me for not helping. Master Jin's temper is quite something."
What Wei Chen did not know was that a powder keg was rushing toward him.
But no matter how massive that powder keg was, had Wei Chen never seen one before? He had encountered many things already; setting up a Tenth-Rank Formation would be a challenge. Given Han Mang's strength, it was nearly impossible to arrange a Tenth-Rank Formation.
Meanwhile, in an incredibly secretive location within a vast independent space, numerous elderly figures cloaked in black robes were engaged in heated discussions.
"Is the information accurate? That Peach Blossom Sect is indeed the Cloud Spirit Sect that wiped out one of our Soul Palace branches in the Eastern Region?"
"Absolutely correct. The intelligence is reliable, including information from Bai Xiaosheng Organization within the Central Domain. That Peach Blossom Sect indeed destroyed our Soul Palace's influence in the Eastern Region."
"What do you think we should do?"
"What else can we do? Naturally, we kill!"
"Kill, kill, kill! Anyone who dares to offend those of us from the Soul Palace must die!"
"But the Fire Sect is watching us closely. If we show ourselves too easily, it could lead to significant losses."
"So what if it's the Fire Sect? Heh heh, if they push us too far, we can summon reinforcements from the Soul World to help us wipe out all the forces in the Central Domain!"
"Exactly! We are the Soul Palace; what do we have to fear? In this world, we can kill whoever we want. Do we need a reason?"
"Hahaha! No need for a reason! We are the rulers of this world. Even if there are two powerful beings in the Peach Blossom Sect, if we call upon people from the Soul World for assistance, they have no reason to refuse."
"Heh heh, then what are we waiting for? Let's concentrate our forces now, open a passage, and request help from the Upper Realm. It’s unprecedented for one of our branches to be destroyed in the history of the Soul Palace! Surely those in the Upper Realm will feel compelled to act!"
"That's right! Let's start now! It’s impossible for us to destroy the Peach Blossom Sect with our own strength."
A group of people gathered together and reached a consensus.
Soon, at the bottom of that vast space, beside a ten-meter-wide pool, a crowd cloaked in black robes obscured their faces. Elite warriors arrived with hundreds of beautiful women and began to slaughter them by the poolside.
After a series of screams, the pool quickly turned blood-red, transforming into a true Blood Pool.
"Ladies and gentlemen, let’s begin!"
"Let’s begin."
Incantations were chanted by those in black robes as if they were tangible entities thrown into the Blood Pool. Dark energy surged from the Blood Pool as the haunting cries of women echoed mysteriously within it.
Time passed slowly, and a black beam of light gradually took shape, enveloping the Blood Pool.
A figure cloaked in black, exuding a powerful aura, emerged from the dark beam.
A voice filled with sinister authority echoed through the hall: "What do you insignificant descendants summon me for?"
"Reporting to you, my lord, the Soul Palace is facing a formidable enemy. Two Supreme Beings have breached the Soul Realm Peak, and we are no match for them. We request reinforcements."
"Oh? Is that so? Tell me more."
Upon hearing the lord's words, the Soul Palace Master stepped forward, bowing respectfully before recounting the events in the Eastern Region, including everything that had happened with Wei Chen, Donghua, and Gu Yuehong.
The cloaked figure's expression darkened with anger. "How could this happen? Are they also from the Soul World? How else could such powerful beings appear inexplicably beyond the Soul Realm?"
"Very well. Wait here while I report this news."
With that, the cloaked figure vanished. Approximately an hour later, he reappeared, accompanied by a woman dressed in black samurai attire. The woman did not wear a veil; her stunningly beautiful face was fully visible, her skin pale as snow but her gaze icy cold. A curved blade was gripped tightly in her hand, enhancing her already terrifying presence.
"The Elder Council is furious and has sent us to deal with those intruders. You will lead the way now, you lowly bastard."
The man and woman stepped out of the beam of light, their eyes filled with disdain as they looked at the cloaked figures.
In their view, those from the Soul World were nothing more than ants. Even the Soul Palace Master, with his Soul Realm Peak strength, was regarded as barely fit to be a doorman.
In that higher world known as the Soul World, starting from the Soul Realm, a Peak Soul Realm Expert was merely equivalent to a Spirit Realm being in their eyes.
Considering this, the Spirit Realm was truly not impressive at all.
In the Central Domain, the Spirit Realm could only be considered a watchdog level.
Faced with the two powerful beings from the Upper Realm, even the Soul Palace Master felt a chill of fear, not daring to speak recklessly.
"Prepare one hundred maidens for us immediately. We have exhausted our vitality in the lower realm and need the fresh blood of maidens to replenish it. Heh, if it weren't for the chance to drink fresh maiden blood, no amount of benefits would entice me to come to this filthy place. Maiden blood is the best thing in your ant-like world."
...
Wei Chen felt a throbbing in his forehead, a warmth in his earlobes, and his face felt as if it were on fire. He slapped his face sharply and muttered, "Paralyze, this feels really bad. Is something big about to happen? In this world, is there anyone who can harm me? With Donghua and Gu Yuehong around, even if the Soul Palace launched a massive attack, it wouldn't be much of a threat. But Paralyze, this feeling is truly unsettling, as if I'm about to die..."
Wei Chen murmured to himself, his mood darkening as he vaguely sensed that something significant was about to occur. A vision of a Blood Pool surged in his mind, where countless young girls were screaming in agony. Their blood intertwined, forming a black mist that felt incredibly eerie.
Just as Wei Chen was caught in his turmoil, Musa and Mu Yang flew up beside him, positioning themselves on either side.
Like Wei Chen, their expressions were equally grim.
"Wei Chen, do you feel it?" Musa's face was extremely serious as he put away his usual playful demeanor, taking on an air of someone who meant business.
Mu Yang added, "Wei Chen, I have a very bad feeling; it seems like some danger is approaching. I've never encountered such a sensation in my life. Surely Musa feels it too; something must be happening."
Wei Chen was alarmed and quickly replied, "I feel the same way as you guys. Damn it, it feels like everything is about to change. What on earth is going on?"
The three exchanged glances, all sensing that things were not looking good.
If one person had a feeling, it could be dismissed as an illusion; but if all three felt the same way, it was very serious indeed.
Soon after, Han Mang, Han Che, Pharmaceutical Sovereign, and other elders flew up as well. They all shared the same ominous feeling. Everyone who had participated in the Eastern Region's campaign against the Soul Palace felt an inexplicable surge of dread; this was definitely not a coincidence.
"Wei Chen, you always have so many tricks up your sleeve. What should we do now?" Han Mang asked anxiously.
Wei Chen squinted and pondered for a moment before saying, "We need to establish the protective formation as soon as possible. Once it's set up, we'll be ready to face any incoming threats. With the advantage of time, place, and people on our side, what do we have to fear? With Donghua Master and Gu Yuehong here, even if the entire Soul Palace comes at us, we can ensure they won't return!"
Wei Chen was genuinely angry this time. Just as he began to envision a better life, a strong premonition hit him, indicating that the Soul Palace's actions were indeed significant. There was even a risk that the Peach Blossom Sect could be completely wiped out.
"Do they think we're easy to bully? I want to see how much strength the Soul Palace truly has! Everyone needs to pay attention; no one is allowed to leave the group until the protective formation is established. We must stay together at all times. When the Soul Palace arrives, we'll strike them hard!"
"With such a strong premonition, the people from the Soul Palace must be formidable. Those kinds of individuals won't resort to sneaky assassinations; that's our only piece of good news. As soon as they show up, my master and Gu Yuehong will take them on while the rest of you keep your distance. This isn't a joke; take care of your lives and don't cause any trouble."
Wei Chen gathered everyone together and briefly explained the situation. Worry was etched on everyone's faces.
Especially Weirou and Snow Cicada, who looked particularly pale.
Though Wei Chen felt pained for them, there was nothing he could do. No one knew what would happen next; they could only make decisions on-site when faced with a powerful enemy.
"Wei Chen, come with me," Donghua said calmly. He was the only one who seemed composed, wearing a gentle smile that suggested he wasn't too affected by Wei Chen's words.
For some reason, seeing Donghua's calm demeanor made Wei Chen feel more at ease.
"Master, what do you need?"
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