Published: March 2, 2025
Chapter 241: Before the Finale (3)
Elder Yan paused at this point, seemingly organizing his words, before continuing after a couple of breaths:
“This war has lasted for over twenty years, with countless casualties.”
“We have lost many comrades, disciples, and loved ones, and Qingzhou has suffered greatly from the ravages of war.”
“There were over fifteen thousand qi refinement stage cultivators lost in the allied forces, and nearly one hundred and fifty foundation establishment cultivators also perished; the losses are indeed heavy.”
“However, while we suffered severe losses, how can the other sects fare any better? The casualties among the Heavenly Harmony Sect in Jingzhou are even more tragic!”
At this point, Elder Yan looked towards the direction of the Heavenly Harmony Sect in Jingzhou, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
“Damn the Heavenly Harmony Sect!”
“If any of their thieves fall into my hands, I will make sure they suffer a thousand cuts, then extract their souls and refine their spirits, making them wish for death but unable to find it!”
Among the crowd in the hall, there were cultivators whose disciples, relatives, or loved ones had died at the hands of the Heavenly Harmony Sect. Their hearts were filled with hatred, and upon hearing these words, they could not suppress their emotions, their eyes turning red as they gritted their teeth, vowing to take revenge!
The main opponent of the Yuan Yang Sect was the Heavenly Harmony Sect, but after more than twenty years of war, not only the Yuan Yang Sect but many affiliated forces had also lost family members and disciples to the Heavenly Harmony Sect, harboring deep-seated hatred against them.
For a moment, the hall gradually became noisy, with many cultivators uniting in their common enmity, and some even openly declaring their intent to retaliate against the Heavenly Harmony Sect.
Elder Yan did not immediately stop this scene; he and Elders Sun and Zhou exchanged subtle smiles, understanding each other without needing to speak.
After some time of venting their frustrations, Elder Yan raised his hand to signal for silence, simultaneously releasing a vast spiritual pressure typical of golden core cultivators, pressing down on those "disobedient" cultivators.
At this point, the hall fell silent once more.
Liu Yu watched calmly, his heart like still water; he had no attachments and naturally did not feel the need to mourn or lament for the dead strangers.
Now, simple death no longer moved him.
Even if the deceased were fellow disciples or acquaintances.
“The strength among the five great sects is relatively close. If we continue fighting, it will be difficult to determine the outcome before the last moment.”
“And such would undoubtedly shake the foundation of each state’s forces. If the casualties are heavy, it will inevitably provide an opportunity for other countries’ cultivation worlds to take advantage and invade.”
“Therefore, for the future of the Chu State’s cultivation world, the five great sects have jointly decided to temporarily set aside our hatreds and disputes, to stop and conclude the war in the cultivation world.”
“We will hold talks at the Cold Mist Camp to delineate each sect's shares in the Cold Mist Spiritual Stone Mine.”
“Everyone present, come with us to the Cold Mist Camp to bolster our presence, or to strategize thoroughly.”
“Perhaps you can witness the end of this war that has lasted over twenty years in the cultivation world.”
Elder Yan articulated the highest decision from the sect cautiously, as well as the purpose of gathering so many foundation establishment cultivators.
“Is it finally going to end?”
Upon hearing this news, the various cultivators in the hall displayed a range of reactions.
A small portion of the cultivators remained immersed in the pain of losing their disciples, loved ones, and relatives, their eyes filled with anguish and numbness, indifferent to the news.
The majority of cultivators showed signs of joy, the relief of having survived a catastrophe, as if shedding a heavy burden, and they seemed to lighten up.