Chapter 1970: Chapter 1963: Gu Xiao Is Enough to Shatter All Sense of Security
These past few years, the turmoil stirred by the Divine Profound Hall across the whole continent hasn’t gone unnoticed. Every large empire and major power has been keeping a close watch on their every move. Even the conflicts they’ve had with other superpowers over the past three years have been witnessed by the public.
The outer sect disciples of the Sunset Sect made a strong return, rescuing people from the Divine Nation of Blazing Sun. This event became widely known in just a few days, and now almost everyone is watching every move in the Blazing Sun Divine Nation.
After a period of recuperation, members of the seventeen superpowers have almost fully recovered. Of course, the disciples of Divine Profound Hall have been nearly tortured beyond recognition.
What surprises everyone immensely is that in the face of such provocation and humiliation, the Divine Profound Hall maintains a remarkably calm demeanor. Not only did they not erupt in fury and launch a massive attack, but they also started to retract their sphere of influence, even changing their usual arrogant and domineering style.
Many speculate that perhaps the seventeen superpowers have now formed an alliance, causing them to feel threatened? Are they showing weakness through this approach?
However, the people of those superpowers know very well that even though it’s seventeen against one, which seems disproportionate, the Divine Profound Hall holds so many powerful trump cards that there’s no need to fear them.
The more the Divine Profound Hall acts this way, the more it raises suspicions among others that they are possibly preparing some major move!
Finally, the leaders of those superpowers began to lose their calm, convening a core meeting, inviting Zhang Menglong to join them as well.
The initiator of this meeting was the master of the War God Palace, with a temperament as fierce as flames. They had already executed a stunning comeback, and everyone had regained some vitality. Now it was time to demand an explanation from the Divine Profound Hall.
He also clearly sensed that the Divine Profound Hall might be secretly up to something. If they delayed further, unexpected changes could happen.
"Everyone, I believe you have all already guessed the purpose of gathering here today," said the master of the War God Palace. "The Divine Profound Hall, in order to prevent us from rising, has individually attacked and destroyed our sects, murdered our disciples and elders, and imprisoned many among you in the Prison of Sin. Our conflict has escalated to an irreconcilable point."
No one spoke loudly, but most silently nodded in agreement.
"Recently, the Divine Profound Hall’s unusual activity has been noticed by everyone, I suppose. It’s abnormally low-key," he analyzed. "Their behavior has always been extremely high-profile and arrogant, but now, not only have they changed this attitude, they’ve become frighteningly understated, as if erasing their own existence. I have solid reasons to suspect they’re carrying out some unmentionable secret."
"Hmm!" There was still no opposition, as everyone shared the same suspicions in recent times.
"For the past three months, we’ve been recuperating here. Almost everyone’s injuries have healed. Although our sect’s strength was diminished to some extent, our united forces now represent a significantly strong power," the master of the War God Palace, boasting the War Shackles, felt confident.
"I share the same sentiment," echoed the Hall Master of Tiankui Hall. After recapturing the War Shackles and the Blood Demon Soldiers, both started to feel a sense of superiority, even forming a closer bond among themselves—better than ever before.
Although everyone could see it clearly, the fact remained that their two sects were far stronger than the others, granting them more significant influence, which seemed reasonable.
"I propose that we unite now, flatten Divine Profound Hall, and settle this score!"
Finished with this statement, they fell silent, carefully observing everyone’s expressions.
"I agree!"
"No objections from me!"
"I support it too!"
...
In truth, everyone had been entertaining this idea for a long time, but no one had taken the initiative to propose it. Now that someone finally stepped up, naturally, they had no objections.
"I have no objections either," Zhang Menglong said with a smile. He happened to have a similar notion, being a man who bore grudges. The move almost killed him by Ji Xuan back in the day is still fresh in his memory, a bitter vendetta.
Hearing Zhang Menglong’s agreement, everyone could finally breathe a sigh of relief. In their eyes, Zhang Menglong’s opinion carried significant weight. Had he opposed it, everyone would need to reevaluate their stance. Mind you, it wasn’t out of fear of the over two thousand Dao Realm experts Zhang Menglong associated with, but simply because they valued his counsel.
"Since everyone has reached a consensus regarding our goal, let’s prepare ourselves for the next few days. In three days, we shall proceed to the Divine Profound Hall. Undoubtedly, this will be a very tough battle."
"Alright, we’ll return now to organize our manpower and ensure we are fully prepared."
"We’ll also give it our all. This time, we must seek justice for those who died!"
The seventeen superpowers were filled with righteous indignation; they had waited long for this day!
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In no time, the seventeen superpowers were fully organized. Of course, they hadn’t mobilized everyone; the key to this battle wasn’t sheer numbers but elite forces.
Disciples below the Dao Realm stayed in the Divine Nation of Blazing Sun, waiting for orders. Once they breached the Divine Profound Hall, they would search for its remnants.
This time, the true mainstay of combat consisted of those above the Dao Realm, like the elders, vice hall masters, and deputy sect masters, including Zhang Menglong and the outer sect disciples of the Sunset Sect.
1.55 million Dao Realm martial artists were the entirety of the seventeen superpowers’ foundation, while the Divine Profound Hall’s Dao Realm martial artists numbered just over a hundred thousand.
Days prior, those in the Divine Profound Hall had already detected their movements and prepared to face the allied forces. Presently, outside the gates of Divine Profound Hall, all the elders and disciples were armed, awaiting the enemy’s arrival.
The one responsible for leading this defense was the Divine Profound Hall’s Vice Hall Master, Ji Ze, whose personal power only trailed behind the Hall Master Ji Xuan!
"Is there any news from the Hall Master’s side?" Ji Ze’s detector was indicating a large number of life forms approaching.
"Not yet," his subordinate replied. "Lord Ji Ze, hasn’t the Hall Master already entrusted you with everything acquired from the super sects? Isn’t that enough for us to safeguard ourselves?"
Ji Ze nodded, "What the Hall Master provided indeed instills a great sense of security, but the name Gu Xiao alone is enough to shatter all feelings of safety!"
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