Published: March 8, 2025
The words left Ye Xiaoyao and the others feeling a sense of shame as they lowered their heads.
Lan Mofeng bowed his head, feeling a surge of heat in his heart, suppressing the tears that had not truly flowed from his eyes for thousands of years.
Only he understood.
What Diwu Qingrou said about his reason for staying here—considering the bigger picture, fighting against a common enemy, and the bonds of friendship built over ten thousand years—was all nonsense!
Because at this moment, Lan Mofeng didn't even think about the plan to hide in the deep mountains!
He had no idea where his future was heading! After his family was destroyed, Lan Mofeng had been lost and dazed, like a walking corpse, completely devoid of the strength to think about the future…
He could only stay here, confused and furious, fighting for his life… As for the friendship of the nine great clans… Lan Mofeng cursed inwardly: Friendship, my ass! I have no such friendship with them!
As for Diwu Qingrou's sternly proposed plan of hiding in the deep mountains and waiting for an opportunity…
However, not only Lan Mofeng understood this clearly, but everyone else did as well: How could it be so easy to hide in the deep mountains? Once turmoil broke out and the clouds gathered, no matter where you are, it would be easy to find you!
Moreover, after hiding, where would the resources, food, and everything needed for cultivation come from? It must be noted that the remaining members of the Lan Family were currently impoverished!
Are the descendants of the nine great clans going to resort to highway robbery?
Thus, this plan was clearly unfeasible.
However, Diwu Qingrou's words ultimately had an impact.
Diwu Qingrou spoke briefly before continuing, “Our opponent is the Nine Calamity Sword Master! For the past ninety thousand years, whenever the Nine Calamity Sword Master appears, it sweeps through the Nine Heavens… If we do not unite at this moment, we can only wait to repeat the fate of our predecessors and be swept away once more! So, everyone…”
He paused meaningfully, and only then did everyone begin to genuinely discuss.
Under Diwu Qingrou's guidance, they finally got back on track step by step: first, send two experts to infiltrate and gather information. Then make further plans. At the same time, seek aid from their families…
As for the two sent out, they needed to be clever, meticulous, possess a high cultivation level, be quick, and have a certain assurance of escape when facing a ninth rank supreme…
Thus, after much deliberation, they decided on the candidates: Xiao Zhengyan and Shi Qishu!
The two immediately set off, disappearing into the thick night fog.
Diwu Qingrou returned to his tent, took out a book, and leaned back against the cushion to read. His posture appeared quite relaxed.
But only those familiar with him could tell that he was actually waiting for something.
After a long while…
A voice came from outside the tent.
“May I ask if the fifth commander is present?” a low voice sounded.
Then someone reported, “Commander, Lan elder requests an audience.”
Diwu Qingrou's voice was filled with surprise: “Ah? Please come in quickly!”
As the door curtain was lifted, a chill rushed in, and Lan Mofeng entered, respectfully bowing to Diwu Qingrou: “Fifth commander.”
“No need for such politeness!” Diwu Qingrou stood up, put down the book in his hands, and warmly offered a seat: “Elder, please sit… Someone, bring tea.”
The aroma of tea filled the air.
Lan Mofeng remained silent for a long time.
Diwu Qingrou naturally had more patience, merely smiling and drinking tea in silence as well.
“Commander… Although you explained everything to me today, I can feel that the Ye Family and Xiao Clan will never let our Lan Family go for this reason!” After a long while, Lan Mofeng finally spoke directly.
“Hmm?” Diwu Qingrou frowned and said, “I can guess that my reasoning is a bit forced. However… they wouldn't be foolish enough to self-destruct at this crucial moment, would they? This is a critical time!”