“Xiao Jian, what are you doing here? This is not a place for you. Hurry back,” Ancestor Xu Elder scolded angrily.
“Elder, Brother Wei Chen is in trouble. As fellow disciples, we should help,” Xiao Jian replied, meeting the Elder's gaze with unwavering determination.
“Have you grown so bold that you no longer heed the Elder's words?” Ancestor Xu Elder retorted.
“Elder, I’m afraid I cannot comply. We have faced many difficulties coming to the Eastern Forest, and it has been Brother Wei Chen who has been working hard. We feel deeply sorry that we cannot assist him. As disciples of the Temple of Martial Arts, when the Temple needs us, we must contribute even at the cost of our lives,” Xiao Jian declared.
Xiao Jian was eloquent, while Zuo Leng stood resolutely beside him. Ancestor Xu Elder understood that this was all Zuo Leng's intention; it was Zuo Leng who had commanded this stance from Xiao Jian. Otherwise, given Xiao Jian's status, he would not have dared to speak so boldly.
Ancestor Xu Elder felt frustrated but also a hint of comfort in his heart; this situation proved that the disciples of the Temple of Martial Arts were not cowards.
Wei Chen looked at the group before him and smiled wryly. “You all, I can handle this myself. Elder, please take them back.”
“Wei Chen, the Privy Hall is not something to be taken lightly. Don’t overestimate yourself,” Ancestor Xu Elder warned.
“Elder, there’s no need for any of you to stay. I will bear this alone. Your presence here will only complicate things for me. Once the formation activates, it will unleash indiscriminate attacks; anyone within it will perish. We are currently inside that formation. You being here won’t help me much; instead, it will hinder my plans,” Wei Chen stated bluntly, considering Ancestor Xu Elder and Zuo Leng, Xiao Jian, and Pan Dalong as burdens because he needed to ensure their safe departure.
Hearing Wei Chen's words, Ancestor Xu Elder showed a troubled expression. “Wei Chen, no matter what, you are still one of us from the Temple of Martial Arts. Your matters are our matters too. Facing the Privy Hall together will surely give us a better chance.”
“Elder, to be honest, everything I said before was true. You being here is genuinely just a burden that prevents me from acting freely. I, Wei Chen, never engage in battles without certainty; how could I act recklessly without full assurance?” Wei Chen looked earnestly at Ancestor Xu Elder.
With that said, the Elders found themselves at a loss.
“Then do as you wish. We will return to the Temple of Martial Arts Base and wait for the Privy Hall's people to arrive. If you find yourself in trouble, we will ensure your safety.”
With that, Ancestor Xu Elder gave Wei Chen a deep look before leading Zuo Leng, Xiao Jian, and Pan Dalong away. The three of them genuinely respected Wei Chen and bowed to him before leaving, their eyes filled with blessings.
After the Elder Ancestors departed, Wei Chen stood alone, smiling at Privy Hall.
However, the people from Privy Hall had not yet arrived. Instead, a familiar group had already made their way to the Eastern Forest.
The Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu appeared in Wei Chen's line of sight.
Seeing that familiar group brought tears to Wei Chen's eyes.
He instinctively knew that it was Donghua who had notified the others to come and join him. Aside from Donghua being relatively close, the other six—Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu—had come from other Divine Realms. Their swift arrival must have consumed a significant amount of energy.
Wei Chen felt as if he had encountered his "hometown folks."
Within the Endless Divine Realm, weren't Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu all his "hometown folks"?
"Why are you all here?" Wei Chen called out to Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu. He used his powerful Mental Strength to connect their minds together so they could communicate silently in a shared channel.
Many could achieve such a feat; anyone with strong Mental Strength could do it. However, Wei Chen's ability to do so quietly made it remarkable. His Mental Strength was nearly unmatched within the Endless Divine Realm.
"We heard you were in danger in the Eastern Forest," Shaohuang God King replied calmly.
Great Merchant God King quickly added, "We heard that people from Privy Hall wanted to kill you. We were worried you might struggle alone, so we rushed over. How about it? Did we arrive too late?"
Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu all looked at Wei Chen with hopeful expressions. With Wei Chen present as their anchor, they felt reassured. There was someone to plan their path forward and strategize for battle instead of wandering aimlessly through the Endless Divine Realm.
Seeing the expressions on Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu's faces made Wei Chen instantly understand.
The Seven, including the Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu, drifted within the Endless Divine Realm, feeling lost and directionless. They were uncertain about what to do and worried about the safety of the Ancient World and each other. After much difficulty, they had gathered together, and leaving was not on their minds.
Wei Chen looked at the seven—Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu—and transmitted his voice: "You are not late; on the contrary, your timing is perfect."
"That's good to hear! We've been itching for a fight lately; let's have a good battle and vent some frustration," the Great Merchant God King quickly replied.
The Great Merchant God King was always the most eager to respond to Wei Chen's words. Such flattery was contemptible, but for Wei Chen, it was quite welcome.
Wei Chen replied calmly, "You don't need to intervene; I can handle it myself."
Upon hearing this, Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu were all taken aback. What did he mean by that?
"Wei Chenzi, although you are strong, as far as I know, the Privy Hall's power is not weak either. Can you really handle it alone?"
"Yeah! Don't be overconfident. We're here to help, not just to watch."
"Wei Chen, let's join forces. No matter how powerful you are on your own, working together can only be beneficial."
"Exactly! Fellow! We won't recklessly expose our energy signatures; relying solely on our strength can still give an average Sixth-Level Deity a run for their money."
Faced with the anxious and worried expressions of Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu, Wei Chen felt a surge of gratitude.
However, he would not let any of them engage against the Privy Hall; he genuinely believed that he alone was sufficient.
Wei Chen's gaze swept over Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu. He transmitted again: "Your strengths have improved significantly. It seems you can withstand more of the pressure from the Endless Divine Realm now. This is excellent. Once this wave of Privy Hall members is dealt with completely, we will head to Dinglong Mountain—the headquarters of Privy Hall—where you can truly showcase your abilities."
Wei Chen paused for a moment before continuing, "As for this time, it's my stage alone. You can just watch. Your timely arrival means you get to enjoy the show, not that I need your help."
His words made Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu feel somewhat uncomfortable. Was he looking down on their abilities?
However, Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu were all shrewd individuals. They understood that such remarks were best pondered quietly; they couldn't just act recklessly.
Wei Chen could naturally see their dissatisfaction. They had traveled a long way only to be told they could only watch the show. How could they possibly be satisfied with that?
Yet Wei Chen had his own thoughts; this time, he truly didn't need them to intervene.
"Alright, it's settled then. You all prepare to watch the show," Wei Chen said calmly as he looked at Shaohuang God King, Taihao God King, Donghua Sword Immortal, Sui Huang, Great Merchant God King, Agricultural Sovereign, and Zhuanxu.
When the seven arrived at Eastern Forest, the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming immediately sensed their powerful auras. However, he did not reveal himself; he merely observed from the shadows before retracting his Mental Strength.
"These seven fellows are all formidable figures from the Ancient World Spatial Dimension System. Their arrival will undoubtedly lead to the complete destruction of Privy Hall."
"Privy Hall is about to meet its end; all those so-called military powers can be handed over to Wei Chen without issue."
"It's just a nominal title anyway. Do I, the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming, really care about such things?"
"Wei Chen, oh Wei Chen, it all depends on what you do next. The selection conference of Bloodshed Shop might become quite interesting because of your presence."
With that thought in mind, a smile appeared on the face of the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming; he was truly looking forward to it!
In contrast to the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming's anticipation, the people around Eastern Forest Azure Green Pool were also eager but for a different reason—they hoped the Privy Hall members would arrive soon so they could watch the show.
"From the looks of it, Wei Chen has turned down the kind offer from the Temple of Martial Arts and Ancestor Xu Elder?"
"Isn't that obvious? That guy Wei Chen is something else. The Temple of Martial Arts wanted to help him deal with the Privy Hall, which was a great opportunity, but he let it slip away."
"Who knows what he's thinking? Those fierce individuals always have their own calculations. We can just wait and see how it unfolds."
"Look at Wei Chen; he seems so confident. Could it be that he really has the ability to wipe out everyone from the Privy Hall?"
"I suspect that's about right. Wei Chen is quite self-assured; this isn't just a shot in the dark."
Amidst the discussions, the main force of the Privy Hall was already very close to the Eastern Forest Azure Green Pool.
"Master of the Hall, up ahead is the Eastern Forest Azure Green Pool. It seems that the treasure hasn't been unearthed yet," a subordinate reported to the Privy Council Master.
The Privy Council Master coldly nodded, his gaze fixed on Wei Chen in the distance as he murmured, "That fellow over there is Wei Chen, right?"
"That's correct."
"Let's slow down and be cautious. That kid is waiting for us all alone. If I'm not mistaken, he's already set up numerous formations around him, just waiting for us to walk right into them," the Privy Council Master said calmly.
With military orders like iron, within a few breaths, the entire Privy Hall's force slowed down significantly.
They moved at a turtle's pace toward Wei Chen's location, riding their Snow Eagles and flying slowly forward.
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