Chapter 749: Chapter 77: The Request of Two Cripples [Ten Thousand Words]
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Feng Yun issued a ceasefire signal.
Half a day later.
The long-lasting Southeastern battle finally came to an end.
The Guardian Southeast Headquarters withdrew from the conflict area in the mountains; rested for three days.
The original Wei Wo Zheng Sect Southeast Headquarters suffered heavy casualties; this battle could be considered a major defeat. The entire Southeast Headquarters and the Southeast Three Sects suffered over forty thousand casualties.
However, the Guardian’s casualties were less than half of that number.
But after Feng Yun’s arrival, the strength compared to the original Southeast Headquarters was several times stronger. It immediately exerted a kind of pressure on the Guardian Southeast Headquarters.
Yet Feng Yun didn’t demand anything, nor was he aggressive. Instead, he also gathered forces and withdrew back to the main headquarters.
This created a posture of ’letting matters rest’. It seemed to say to the Southeast Guardian: as long as you don’t come, I won’t go. It’s good for everyone to live in peace.
The mountainous region spanning several thousand miles, where the battles took place, was simultaneously evacuated by both sides, once again becoming a lawless area.
The intense and grand Southeast War unexpectedly ended so inconclusively.
With Feng Yun’s arrival, the entire Southeastern situation was instantly suppressed, and he forcibly turned the war into peace within half a day.
And the Guardian side must accept it.
The Southeastern turmoil started due to an accident, and the ending was even more perplexing.
However, the Guardian side dared not relax in the slightest.
All the participants in the battle were summoned to a meeting at the Southeastern Headquarters.
Zhao Shanhe’s voice was very heavy.
"Feng Yun came to the Southeast; all the Southeast brothers... this is Wei Wo Zheng Sect’s first young master."
Zhao Shanhe softly said, "In this period, we must be cautious. This person Feng Yun is not easy to deal with."
"Why did Feng Yun come to the Southeast?"
"It is said that Yan Nan appointed him as the World Patrol Envoy of Wei Wo Zheng Sect. And the Southeast is his first stop; so fundamentally speaking, Yan Nan did not break any rules."
"The Ninth lord could also send out inspectors."
"The Ninth lord would not do so. Therefore, the future of the Southeast still relies on ourselves."
"Everyone, work hard and take care."
As they were discussing, information came in.
"Heavenly Palace Moon Evil Star Lord Shang Changzhen led forces to the Wei Wo Zheng Sect Southeast Headquarters for revenge but was wiped out by Feng Yun’s group; Shang Changzhen and his wife barely escaped with their lives."
This information made everyone smile approvingly.
"Shang Changzhen really is unlucky, going for revenge for his son only to encounter Feng Yun. Serves him right!"
No one would find such an outcome surprising.
Is Shang Changzhen strong? Naturally very strong. Even if a Heavenly Palace Star Lord is weak, and ranks at the bottom, he is still a Star Lord.
But the strength comparison depends on who it’s against.
Not to mention the Heavenly Palace’s top floor, just in the ranking of Star Lords under the Heavenly Palace Emperor Ziwei, Shang Changzhen ranks at over one hundred and forty. He belongs to the Grade E Star Lords.
And who is Feng Yun? The Wei Wo Zheng Sect first young master!
In terms of identity and status, he’s not far below the nine Vice Sect Masters of Wei Wo Zheng Sect, and that’s Feng Yun. With unmatched talent, he’s even surpassed figures of the grandfather generation in their sect. He is like a magnificent new star rising in Wei Wo Zheng Sect.
Although he hasn’t formally taken a position yet, everyone understands one thing: Feng Yun will definitely reach a position very close to the nine Vice Sect Masters of Wei Wo Zheng Sect.
And compared to Shang Changzhen, the difference in identity and status is as vast as heavens.
There’s simply no comparison.
The subordinates and guards under Feng Yun’s command are not in Shang Changzhen’s league.
So it’s not that Shang Changzhen is weak, nor is Heavenly Palace too weak; it truly is... Feng Yun is too strong.
"Hopefully, this time, when Heavenly Palace returns, they can directly confront Wei Wo Zheng Sect... but looking at Feng Yun’s methods combined with Heavenly Palace’s usual nature, it probably won’t happen."
Zhao Shanhe heaves a sigh. Everyone present also sighs.
If only these two forces truly clashed, causing mutual destruction, or perish together, wouldn’t it be great...
Alas...
"Shang Changzhen simply isn’t significant enough."
Zhao Shanhe made a final statement.
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Meanwhile, the Wei Wo Zheng Sect Southeast Headquarters was also having a meeting, taking a break.
"The gains and losses at one time and place, the victory or defeat of a war, are not what we seek."
Feng Yun sat in the chief seat, a signature gentle smile on his face.
"Yes, we suffered losses, but this time it was inevitable. If I didn’t come, although the Southeast Headquarters might not have collapsed completely, it was still certain to suffer great damage."
"Facing the well-prepared and precise strikes from the Southeast Guardian, this time’s losses were well-deserved."
"In other words, this time’s defeat, whether before, now, or in the future, is bound to be a loss! So you cannot expect me to clean up the mess for you."
"I cannot be in the Southeast forever. So the Southeast still relies on yourselves."
"Why do I say this defeat is good; it’s because... this defeat allowed the Southeast Guardian to identify all the targets they could hit; in other words... we’ve shed those weak points."
"So, from now on, it is truly a new beginning for you; and after this defeat, if anyone repeats the same mistakes, I will watch them die with open eyes, or their sect get completely destroyed, even if it happens right in front of me, I won’t take a look. Nor will I extend a helping hand."
"This defeat only shows that your previous arrangements were all garbage! All targets for others to hit! If it’s the same next time, it only means you’re all useless!"
Feng Yun gently said, "So what you need to do this time is to sort out, among your sects, which ones haven’t been hit; which ones have been wiped out, and why weren’t some hit? Why were others wiped out?"
