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"Alright..."
Wei Chen expressed his understanding, "I get it, I really do. You are the Demon King, you're impressive, you have great charm, and you can conquer without fighting. You're my capable assistant, satisfied now?"
Yan Qiqi couldn't help but smile widely.
In fact, Wei Chen had already thought it through. With Yan Qiqi using her identity as the Demon King, the Seven-Colored Devouring Python and the Red Dragon, both part of the demon race, would naturally have to submit to her. In this case, no matter what happened, even the stubborn Ni Junlin would have no way out and could only return obediently. As for whether Ni Junlin and Gu Yuehong would leak information to the Peach Blossom Sect and sabotage their plans, Wei Chen wasn't worried.
First, he trusted Yan Qiqi's abilities; since she could handle it, there wouldn’t be any other issues. Second, he believed in Ni Junlin and Gu Yuehong; although Ni Junlin was stubborn, she was tight-lipped. Whatever he instructed her not to do, she would comply. Both Ni Junlin and Gu Yuehong were equally trustworthy in this regard. Third, Wei Chen was confident in his own strength; he had placed a thread of Mental Strength on Ni Junlin. If she ever got any wild ideas about leaking information, Wei Chen would notice immediately and be able to stop her.
Considering all aspects, Wei Chen was certain that nothing would go wrong.
Ni Junlin and Gu Yuehong returned to the Peach Blossom Sect.
"Gu Yuehong, you know what should be done and what shouldn't, right?" Ni Junlin said to Gu Yuehong.
Gu Yuehong nodded and replied, "I don't know anything; it's up to you. I'm just here to play the role of a muscle. It's a pity that the Upper Realm Army is too strong; I'm not even enough to fill their gaps."
Gu Yuehong chuckled self-deprecatingly, but who knew the frustration she felt inside?
Hearing Gu Yuehong's response, Ni Junlin nodded slightly but had no intention of comforting her. There was no point in wallowing in self-pity when they were already at a disadvantage and not even from the Spatial Plane.
Comparing strengths could only be done laterally; what was the point of comparing themselves from the Spatial Plane to those from the Upper Realm? From birth, their cultivation resources were fundamentally different—this alone put them leagues ahead of Soul World.
Upon returning to the Peach Blossom Sect, everyone immediately surrounded them.
"What’s the situation?"
"What happened?"
"What did that impressive girl do?"
The crowd asked in a flurry of voices.
Weirou, Snow Cicada, and Mu Qingyan were all visibly anxious.
Ni Junlin recalled Yan Qiqi's words and thought to himself, "The Demon King doesn't want me to alleviate the concerns of the Peach Blossom Sect members. This can only mean one thing: Wei Chen is manipulating things from behind the scenes, deliberately trying to instill worry in the Peach Blossom Sect."
"What benefit does it bring Wei Chen for the Peach Blossom Sect to be in distress?" Ni Junlin pondered. Suddenly, he realized that under such pressure, the Peach Blossom Sect would naturally struggle, and some people would likely leave.
Could it be that Wei Chen's plan was to completely eliminate those undesirable elements?
The more Ni Junlin thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. This must be Wei Chen's intention; only this hypothesis could barely make sense.
Everything about this situation was strange, but as this thought emerged in Ni Junlin's mind, he connected the dots and understood.
Donghua was definitely fine; perhaps he was practicing nonchalantly within the Upper Realm Army. Old Man Han Mang was also safe; he must have been taken away by Wei Chen long ago. Meanwhile, none of the people from the Peach Blossom Sect had been taken by Wei Chen, nor did he even show up himself. Instead, so many armies gathered above the Peach Blossom Sect, exerting a tremendous pressure on them...
In this light, Wei Chen's strategy became clear.
Ni Junlin secretly admired his own talent and sharp calculations; he had guessed Wei Chen's intentions quite accurately.
Since that was the case, he decided to go along with Wei Chen's thoughts and see what would ultimately happen to the Peach Blossom Sect.
Ni Junlin scanned the faces of those present and said calmly, "A powerful individual informed me that Wei Chen has offended a strong figure from the Upper Realm. The Upper Realm Army is gathering above the Peach Blossom Sect in preparation for an attack. However, they are willing to give us some time—ten days—to withdraw from the Peach Blossom Sect. After ten days, they will launch a frenzied assault."
"Honestly, with our current strength, we are truly outmatched. A few members of the Upper Realm Army could easily flatten the entire Peach Blossom Sect."
"What should we do? You all figure it out."
With that, Ni Junlin cast a deep glance at Weirou, Snow Cicada, and Mu Qingyan before disappearing into thin air. Gu Yuehong followed her closely, leaving no opportunity for anyone from the Peach Blossom Sect to ask questions.
On the warship, Wei Chen smiled upon hearing Ni Junlin's words and sighed inwardly, "This Ni Junlin is truly clever; this tactic is enough to intimidate many people. I want to see how many members of the Peach Blossom Sect can remain under such pressure."
Inside the Peach Blossom Sect, a solemn atmosphere prevailed.
The nominal leader, Musa, was anxious and restless.
He gathered with Han Che, Pharmaceutical Sovereign, and others, discussing their situation in hushed tones.
"Senior Han Che, Pharmaceutical Sovereign, with Wei Chen and Han Mang absent, no one knows what will happen next. Ni Junlin's words have been heard by many; they have already spread throughout the Peach Blossom Sect. Everyone knows that the day of the Upper Realm Army's attack is approaching, and disaster is imminent for the Peach Blossom Sect. Many will die—what can we do?" Musa looked at Han Che, Pharmaceutical Sovereign, and Ginger Tooth, his face filled with bitterness.
Was the Peach Blossom Sect that Wei Chen entrusted to him about to fall apart?
Musa felt an overwhelming sense of guilt towards Wei Chen. He had never imagined such a situation; Wei Chen had offended someone from the Upper Realm. The powerful beings from the Upper Realm were so bored that they sent a few people to kill them, completely wiping out the Peach Blossom Sect. Was there really a need for so many? Wasn't this just bullying?
Musa understood deeply that the intention of the Upper Realm Army was to force the people of the Peach Blossom Sect out of Cang Mountain, rendering Wei Chen's efforts futile. Perhaps Wei Chen was among the Upper Realm Army, imprisoned and sorrowfully watching his beloved Peach Blossom Sect turn into ruins.
Thinking of this made Musa feel unbearably sad.
Han Che spoke coldly: "There are two things we can confirm right now: Wei Chen has offended someone from the Upper Realm, and the Upper Realm Army is here to make us dissolve ourselves, causing Wei Chen heartbreak and disappointment. It is certain that Wei Chen is within the Upper Realm Army, surely observing everything about the Peach Blossom Sect. The Upper Realm Army's goal is not just to destroy the Peach Blossom Sect; they want to drive Wei Chen into despair. This is a tremendous blow to his spirit and willpower."
"That's right; I think so too. The people from the Upper Realm are truly overstepping their bounds. But we don't even have a chance to fight back; we can only wait for death," Pharmaceutical Sovereign said with a bitter smile.
"Even waiting for death is better than fleeing from the Peach Blossom Sect! I boldly speculate that even if we leave the Peach Blossom Sect, we will still end up dead in the end. In fact, the entire Soul World might perish—where can we run to?"
"Yes, I think so too. We absolutely cannot leave the Peach Blossom Sect and let Wei Chen down. Since the outcome will be the same regardless, we might as well die here in the Peach Blossom Sect."
"I'm just afraid those below can't withstand this pressure and think leaving the Peach Blossom Sect will offer them a way out..."
"What are you afraid of? If it rains or if someone wants to marry off their daughter, no one can stop it. There's no need to stop anyone; if they want to leave, let them go."
With several elders making decisions, Musa's mood lightened slightly.
What he worried about most was Ginger Tooth and his mother Jiang Langying succumbing to threats and leaving the Peach Blossom Sect voluntarily; that would leave him in a difficult position. Musa himself had never considered leaving the Peach Blossom Sect. Wei Chen trusted him so much that he made him the leader of the sect. From that moment on, Musa had decided he would never leave the Peach Blossom Sect for life—alive as a member of the Peach Blossom Sect, dead as a ghost of it. No matter what happened, he would stay in the Peach Blossom Sect.
Musa had made up his mind. He was worried about the Peach Blossom Sect being annihilated and concerned about Wei Chen facing humiliation, but he never worried about his own safety. At this point, it was basically a matter of life and death; there was no longer any concern for safety.
In fact, he had long since set aside thoughts of life and death. Musa viewed life and death with indifference. A man should have his principles and know when to act and when not to. Life should be lived passionately, and death should also be bold—that was something he had learned from Wei Chen. Now that Wei Chen was in trouble, there was nothing he could do to save him, but before he died, leaving behind a shred of dignity for Wei Chen to see, allowing Wei Chen to find some comfort from God Above, would be enough.
This was how Musa thought, and Han Che, along with the Pharmaceutical Sovereign and Ginger Tooth, shared the same sentiment.
Meanwhile, a newcomer to the Peach Blossom Sect quietly left Cang Mountain and blended into the large group surrounding it.
Soon, news spread that the Upper Realm Army's target was the Peach Blossom Sect, coming solely to destroy it. An attack would commence after the ninth day.
As this news circulated, the forces surrounding Cang Mountain quickly retreated.
After a few more days passed, there were no signs of life around Cang Mountain. Centered on Cang Mountain, within a radius of ten thousand miles—including those cities—there were no shadows of people left. Everyone feared being caught in the crossfire and decided it was best to retreat early.
Only a few remained inside Cang Mountain, holding on against the odds.
Their numbers were pitifully small.
All the newcomers to the Peach Blossom Sect had left.
The Wei family members from Weirou had also departed entirely.
As for the Mu family, aside from a few core members who stayed behind, all other guards and servants had fled.
The recruited Formation Master had run away the fastest; he had retreated long ago.
Now within the Peach Blossom Sect, only a dozen or so people remained, barely hanging on. Even the woman from Thunderstorm who had gotten close to Musa had left.
With people gone and warmth fading away, the Peach Blossom Sect had already scattered significantly.
The remaining individuals were simply waiting for death.
Five days remained until the Upper Realm Army attacked the Peach Blossom Sect.
The people within the Peach Blossom Sect were still the same core members who had come from the Eastern Region, none of them had left.
However, as the time drew closer and only three days remained until the Upper Realm Army's assault, a woman quietly packed her belongings and left the Peach Blossom Sect without alerting anyone.
Seeing her departure, a chill ran through the hearts of those remaining in the Peach Blossom Sect.
If one were to ask themselves, if they were Wei Chen, witnessing that woman leave, their heart would surely be bleeding.
As they watched her figure grow more distant, the remaining members of the Peach Blossom Sect gazed on with heavy hearts. Even Ni Junlin and Gu Yuehong, both from the demon race, were filled with confusion over her departure.
No one had anticipated that among the core personnel, there would be someone willing to leave, especially a woman who was so closely connected to Wei Chen!
"Sigh, it's in these difficult times that a person's mindset truly shows! If Wei Chen were in the Upper Realm Army and saw this scene, he might just die of anger," Han Che sighed deeply, as if he had aged several years in an instant.
"Indeed, if I were Wei Chen, I would definitely be furious," Pharmaceutical Sovereign remarked lightly, a deep sympathy flashing in their eyes, all directed towards Wei Chen.
Who could have imagined she would leave? Regardless of who departed, it shouldn't have been her!
Was it really so heartless and ungrateful?
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