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Everyone had expressed their intentions; they all wanted to follow Wei Chen.
Dealing with the Bloodshed Shop was essentially a death sentence. The Golden Spear Elder Master couldn't understand why they were all acting like they were crazy, where was all this enthusiasm coming from?
Was seeking death really that enjoyable?
What would happen to the Temple of Martial Arts?
After the initial excitement, the crowd gradually quieted down, their complex gazes turning towards the Golden Spear Elder Master.
He sat alone, like a forsaken soul, his face filled with desolation.
"Hall Master, it's your call. For us old men, life or death doesn't matter anymore. We've lived so long that even if we die, it would be worth it," one of the Ancestor Xu Elders said.
Another Ancestor Xu Elder chimed in, "Jin Ge, you stay at the Temple of Martial Arts and take care of the disciples. We will leave the Temple to help Wei Chen deal with the Bloodshed Shop. If we succeed, the Temple will still hold its rightful place; if we fail, it won't matter much—the foundation of the Temple can still be preserved."
"Jin Ge, it's settled then. As Hall Master, you can't make decisions lightly; this concerns the survival of the Temple of Martial Arts and must not be taken lightly. Wei Chen will understand your position."
"Jin Ge, you focus on training the disciples at the Temple of Martial Arts. We'll assess the situation later. After all, we have severed ties with the Temple; we will establish a new force alongside Wei Chen specifically to combat the Bloodshed Shop."
"That's right; someone has to stay behind at the Temple of Martial Arts. You should sacrifice a bit and remain there."
The Golden Spear Elder Master felt pitiful; everyone wanted to follow Wei Chen while he was left behind. What would happen to the Temple of Martial Arts? Could it still function normally if everyone left?
He felt like crying but had no tears; with the Elders making such decisions, he had no grounds to refute them.
Yue Songyang, the Deputy Hall Master, and Zhang Shi were both preparing to leave, as was Gongye Long. Suddenly, the Golden Spear Elder Master appeared. He had long dreamed of having the Temple of Martial Arts all to himself, and that dream was about to come true. Yet, he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease.
At that moment, Wei Chen scanned the room and said, "Rest assured, everyone. I, Wei Chen, never take things lightly. If I wasn't confident, I wouldn't dare to play such a game. I'm not fighting alone; I have help. Even if the Bloodshed Shop sends a Twelfth Level Deity to the Endless Divine Realm, it will only lead to their demise."
"Who is your helper?" the Golden Spear Elder Master immediately inquired.
Wei Chen smiled and replied, "That's my secret for now; I can't reveal it just yet. Your attitude makes me very happy, and that's enough for me. However, I must admit that I can't currently devise a formation that transitions from the Sixth Level Divine Realm to the Seventh Level Divine Realm. That requires a different kind of power suppression and isn't easy to study. To deal with the Bloodshed Shop honestly, anyone below the Eighth Level Divine Realm is of little use. I appreciate your goodwill, but you should focus on managing the Temple of Martial Arts well and becoming my stronghold; that might be more beneficial."
Wei Chen couldn't bear to see the Golden Spear Elder Master become isolated. He actively discouraged Ancestor Xu Elder and Yue Songyang from getting involved with the Bloodshed Shop; their involvement was unnecessary. In reality, their combat strength would be utterly useless.
What Wei Chen sought was merely their supportive attitude—their willingness to help. His sense of belonging to the Temple of Martial Arts deepened further. How could he allow such lovable old fellows to be slaughtered by the Bloodshed Shop?
Indeed, slaughter was the right word. With their level of strength, encountering someone from the Bloodshed Shop would likely lead to their demise.
"Everyone, it's settled then. I don't want you involved in this matter. I sincerely appreciate your willingness to help me. However, your presence would be futile; those from the Bloodshed Shop are not easy opponents. Quality over quantity matters in battle; if you go, you'll only become a burden."
Wei Chen's words were harsh, but Ancestor Xu Elder and Zhang Shi understood he was right. Once a fight broke out, those sent by the Bloodshed Shop would not be weaker than those from the Supreme God Realm—what purpose would their involvement serve?
Passion alone was useless; strength mattered most.
They all understood this well.
After hearing Wei Chen's words, everyone fell silent. The Golden Spear Elder Master's mood soured even further. Ancestor Xu Elder and others wanted to follow Wei Chen against the Bloodshed Shop's forces; now that Wei Chen didn't want them to go, he remained unhappy...
In short, Wei Chen intended to leave the Temple of Martial Arts to confront the Bloodshed Shop, and that left the Golden Spear Elder Master feeling discontented.
He only hoped that Wei Chen could stay peacefully at the Temple of Martial Arts, leading the Temple of Martial Arts forward. If that were the case, the Golden Spear Elder Master would be happy. How wonderful it would be if things were like before!
But the Golden Spear Elder Master knew deep down that such good days were impossible. Wei Chen was from the Ancient World, and for the safety of the Ancient World, he could not avoid dealing with the Bloodshed Shop.
Everyone fell silent, and the atmosphere grew heavy once more.
Wei Chen smiled and said, "Don't be so serious. The Bloodshed Shop is definitely going to fall. Just wait for my performance in two years."
"Do you really have confidence, Wei Chen?" the Golden Spear Elder Master asked with concern.
Wei Chen replied, "Master of the Hall, let's skip the unnecessary questions. You should tell me about the major events in the Endless Divine Realm over the past eight years."
The Golden Spear Elder Master hesitated for a moment, then sighed deeply and said, "Wei Chen, I won't stop you from anything. You must have your own thoughts; just follow your heart."
"I understand," Wei Chen nodded.
The Golden Spear Elder Master continued, "In the Endless Divine Realm over these eight years, every Divine Realm has been conducting large-scale selections for Talented Disciples. True Talented Disciples are few after all; the Bloodshed Shop hasn't completely wiped us out in the Endless Divine Realm. They need to keep some bloodlines to continue exploiting us."
"That won't happen; none of the disciples selected this time will be sent to the Bloodshed Shop," Wei Chen said lightly.
"Hopefully, you can succeed. If you do, you'll be a god in the Endless Divine Realm," the Golden Spear Elder Master said.
"My current strength has no rivals in the Endless Divine Realm. It would be easy for me to single-handedly destroy a Sea Palace force," Wei Chen declared confidently.
"That's good to hear," the Golden Spear Elder Master nodded, then suddenly added, "By the way, Wei Chen, something significant has happened in the Endless Divine Realm regarding Jingyun Divine Realm."
"Please tell me more," Wei Chen said.
The Golden Spear Elder Master replied, "In the Jingyun Divine Realm, it seems that the Supreme God of Surging Clouds has developed a type of elixir that can mass-produce Fifth-Level Deities, specifically at the Fifth Level Divine Pinnacle Realm. Over the past eight years, tens of thousands of Fifth Level Divine Realm experts have emerged there, surpassing the total number from all other Divine Realms combined."
Hearing this, a spark of excitement appeared in Wei Chen's eyes. He thought to himself that if all those individuals could be elevated to the Sixth Level Divine Realm, they would have a solid force to counter the Bloodshed Shop!
Wei Chen also guessed the method employed by the Supreme God of Surging Clouds; it was likely due to the Shennong Ding that he had managed to create such powerful elixirs. With such a divine artifact in hand, developing elixirs of that caliber would not be overly difficult.
In fact, the Shennong Ding itself was quite capable of producing top-tier divine medicines with ease.
"Wei Chen, if you have time, you might consider visiting the Jingyun Divine Realm to speak with the Supreme God of Surging Clouds. Perhaps you two can find some common ground," suggested the Golden Spear Elder Master.
Wei Chen understood the implication behind the Golden Spear Elder Master's words.
He nodded and asked, "What about any news from the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming?"
"The Supreme Deity of Southern Ming has been silent for these past eight years. He has been trying to track your whereabouts but hasn't taken any other actions. Even regarding disciple selection, he has been lackadaisical and left it to Elder Li. After eight years, he should have selected around eight hundred thousand disciples by now, but due to his laziness and Elder Li's lack of effort, we major forces haven't received any requests for assistance from him. As a result, he has only selected a few thousand."
The Golden Spear Elder Master sighed, finding it hard to comprehend the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming's approach. Normally, during the Blood Slaughter Shop Selection Tournament, each major force would be assigned quotas by the Supreme God. However, the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming had done nothing himself and did not allow Privy Hall, Temple of Martial Arts, or Duke Sui's Residence to assist.
While the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming seemed unconcerned, the Golden Spear Elder Master felt a sense of unease for him. If the Bloodshed Shop's representatives arrived and he couldn't muster enough people to meet their quality requirements, it would spell disaster for him.
The Golden Spear Elder Master had long speculated that before Wei Chen disappeared, he had reached some sort of agreement with the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming within the Southern Ming Divine Palace. That agreement might involve rising up against the Bloodshed Shop! Otherwise, there was no reason for the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming to inexplicably slack off and wait for trouble from them.
After hearing what the Golden Spear Elder Master said, Wei Chen had already made up his mind.
"The Supreme Deity of Southern Ming has a lot of confidence in me, and his own confidence is quite substantial as well..."
"That fellow is quite peculiar and difficult; he has some formidable cards up his sleeve."
"If I don't show up, he'll have to deal with the Bloodshed Shop himself, right?" Wei Chen speculated quietly.
"Wei Chen, there isn't much else to discuss. The Ying Qin Supreme Deity should have gone into seclusion with you, right? The selection for the Bloodshed Shop in the Winning the Qin Divine Realm has been stagnant for a long time. It only started three years ago, delayed by five years. That was when the Ying Qin Supreme Deity wasn't around; it was organized by his subordinate, Old Nine. Fortunately, the Ying Qin Divine Realm is under military control, and the Ying Qin Supreme Deity has absolute authority. If there were any major forces scattered about, it would have been quite precarious without the Ying Qin Supreme Deity present during this selection," said the Golden Spear Elder Master.
With the Supreme God absent, the major forces within the Divine Realm would not follow orders or contribute. When the Bloodshed Shop arrives and manpower is insufficient, the Supreme God would be in trouble, while those major forces would benefit without effort, becoming opportunistic fishermen.
Wei Chen nodded lightly and said, "Then it's settled. I'll start arranging the formation now. A Ninth Level Deity's formation is hard to shake; at my current level, it will take three."
Having made his decision, Wei Chen's companions had nothing more to say. They were eager to follow him into action but were turned down by Wei Chen, so they did not insist. Following Wei Chen would only be a burden; what was the point?
In the blink of an eye, eight hours had passed.
During these eight hours, several significant matters had already been accomplished.
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