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"What is glory?"
"Glory is glory; you can also understand it as Glory!"
"What does Glory mean?"
"Glory is a noble term for heroic sacrifice."
"I..."
Feng Yikong deeply regretted asking this question; he felt he had made a fool of himself. Zuo Dao's cunning was well-known, and even the Second Ancestor found it laughable that he could ask such a question.
In the battle at Mountain Valley, Zuo Dao ultimately spared Mu Zifeng and his group because of Mu Zifeng's dedication to sacrificing everything for the Sect. Of course, their possessions were not to be spared; even the Second Ancestor felt ashamed about that. Yet Zuo Dao euphemistically called it: spoils of war.
In this battle, forty-six Ancient Ancestors fell at Zuo Dao's hands, with each participating sect losing at least two Ancient Ancestors. The mere mention of "Zuo" sent shivers down spines. Meanwhile, the Yuxian Sect's complete withdrawal left many astonished and suspicious. Some sects even speculated whether the Yuxian Sect had colluded with Zuo Dao to orchestrate this event.
As a result, Mountain Valley gained fame, becoming a sacred site for countless Cultivators to visit and pay their respects, earning it a rather bloody name—Fallen Infant Valley.
If the battle at Mount Hua Immortal Gate shocked the Cultivators, then the incident at Fallen Infant Valley left them utterly speechless; no one knew how to express their feelings in that moment.
Sects and families that lost their Ancient Ancestors and disciples banded together under the War Palace to form a "Killing Path Alliance," clamoring for blood repayment from Zuo Dao.
However, after the Fallen Infant Valley incident, Zuo Dao and his group seemed to have evaporated from existence, leaving no trace behind. Even with city lockdowns and extensive searches in the mountains, they could not be found. In their helplessness, people turned their ire toward the Yuxian Sect, which had managed to escape unscathed during the Fallen Infant Valley affair.
During this time, Yuxian Sect Leader Yu Guan was nearly driven mad. The main hall of the Sect was bustling with activity, filled with voices clamoring like a festival. Looking at Mu Zifeng sitting calmly among them, he couldn't help but shake his head with a bitter smile.
If he didn't know Mu Zifeng's character well, he might have believed the rumors were true. Then he glanced at the other elders below who were arguing like merchants, and his frustration grew even more.
"Hmph."
A cold snort echoed through the hall, sending a tremor through everyone's Sea of Consciousness. Their perception of Yu Guan shifted; this was clearly the power of Nascent Soul Great Perfection, and the hall fell into a sudden silence.
"I know your intentions. Now that Elder Mu is present, if you have any questions, feel free to ask directly. As the Sect Leader of Yuxian Sect, I would like to reiterate that the incident at Fallen Infant Valley has nothing to do with my Celestial Sect."
The dissatisfaction in his tone was palpable, and some representatives from various sects displayed hints of fear on their faces. Yu Guan observed their expressions, realizing he had achieved the desired deterrent effect and decided to pull back.
"I am deeply saddened by the loss of your Nascent Soul Ancestor. While no one from Celestial Sect perished, all Elder Disciples who participated in the Fallen Infant Valley incident have suffered irreparable damage to their foundations, making any future advancement impossible. Moreover, as time passes, they may even experience a decline in their cultivation levels." Yu Guan paused for a moment to gauge the crowd's reactions before continuing.
"Our losses are not less than yours. If it weren't for Elder Mu fighting to the death, believe me, I would be mourning for my disciples just like you."
"Sect Leader, you cannot say that. After all, your people all came out alive while our Ancient Ancestor disciples are missing without a trace. How can we trust you?" The speaker was Zhan Jiu, an elder from War Palace. As a fellow second-tier sect, he had the confidence to stand up and voice his concerns.
"Do you still doubt me, Elder Zhan?" Yu Guan replied coolly.
"I wouldn't dare; it's just that your reasoning seems too far-fetched," Zhan Jiu said as he rose and bowed slightly.
"The strength of our Zhan Shisi and Zhan Yu elders is not inferior to Elder Mu's. Why was he the only one able to lead people out? Furthermore, it was your sect's members who set up the Locking Formation; this makes it hard for us to believe what Sect Leader has said."
Upon hearing Zhan Jiu's words, Yu Guan's brows furrowed sharply.
"Then may I ask what must be done for you to be satisfied?"
His tone turned icy, laced with a hint of murderous intent. How could a dignified second-tier sect leader not be angered when pressed like this?
"All that is needed is for Sect Leader to bring forth those surviving disciples so we can ask them a few questions," Zhan Jiu replied, ignoring Yu Guan's expression.
"Surely Elder Mu would also want to inquire about this matter?" Another voice rang out from within the hall.
"I dare not, but if Elder Mu has no objections, then it would be acceptable." Zhan Jiu had thoroughly offended the Yuxian Sect this time, but he did not care. Before leaving, the Sect Leader had instructed him to investigate this matter thoroughly, even if it meant offending the Yuxian Sect.
"Hmph."
Yu Guan let out a cold snort, saying nothing more.
"Summon the disciples from Fallen Infant Valley to the hall. Elders Changhe and Ruori, I apologize for the trouble you've faced." Yu Guan spoke softly to the two elders seated before him.
"It’s nothing; Sect Leader is being too polite." Elders Changhe and Ruori stood and bowed. They didn’t even glance at Zhan Jiu. Zhan Jiu didn’t mind; they had already been pushed to this point, and any further would only lead to a complete falling out.
At that moment, a group of Golden Core True Masters approached from outside the hall.
"Disciples pay respects to Sect Leader and the esteemed elders." Their voices were uniform, their demeanor composed; they were indeed elite disciples. It would be a pity if Yu Guan's foundation were truly damaged.
Everyone felt a sense of regret in their hearts while also feeling fortunate.
"Later, Elder Ninth from the War Palace has matters to discuss with you. Your responses must satisfy Elder Zhan," Yu Guan said coldly to the gathered disciples.
"Understood." The disciples bowed and awaited Zhan Jiu's inquiry.
Zhan Jiu didn’t want to say much either. He casually pointed to one disciple and asked, "How did you escape at that time?"
The disciple stepped out of the line and recounted the situation in detail. In conclusion, he said, "The situation was urgent at that time. If it weren't for Elder Mu and the Ancient Ancestors fighting to the death to break the Great Formation, we wouldn’t be standing here now."
Then, Zhan Jiu called a few more disciples forward to ask questions, and their answers were not much different from the first person's.
Seeing this situation, Yu Guan arrived.
"Is Elder Zhan satisfied? Do you need to ask more?"
"No need. What these disciples said is the truth; asking further would just be a waste of time." The disciples had no issues left; the remaining matters concerned the Three Elders present. Zhan Jiu continued, "If there are no objections, may I ask Elder Mu and the others a few questions?"
"You..." Yu Guan was furious and slammed his hand on the table, ready to stand up.
"Please hold on, Sect Leader. Since Elder Zhan wishes to inquire, let him do so," Mu Zifeng maintained his calm demeanor. "However, before Elder Zhan asks his questions, I have something for everyone here to see first." With that, he flicked his wrist and sent a small stone hovering in the center of the hall.
"Memory Stone." As soon as Mu Zifeng produced the Memory Stone, everyone in the hall exclaimed.
The sole function of a Memory Stone is to store a segment of footage and play it back. However, they are rare on Moling Star because the primary material used to refine Memory Stones—Star Stones—comes from the vast cosmos. Even if someone obtained them, they wouldn't bother refining such artifacts that offer little benefit to cultivation.
"Elder Zhan, any questions you have can wait until after we watch this footage. I believe that even if I don't answer, you will find your answers," Mu Zifeng said while glancing at Zhan Jiu and activating the Memory Stone.
A scene appeared in the air above the hall.
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