Chapter 2566: Chapter 528:
"Let’s go, to the world of mortals. The Sky Clan probably wants to annihilate us cultivators; they likely won’t pay any attention to ordinary mortals.
We should be able to escape the pursuit of these alien races by entering mortal cities or villages!"
"Right, let’s blend in with the mortals, but we need to split up. Too many of us entering the same village or city will surely draw attention!"
At the same time, people escaping from the Hundred Peaks Sect and the Extreme Formation Sect scattered to different places.
Although they escaped through the Great Formation of the Extreme Formation Sect, they were sent to different places.
Of course, not every individual was transported to differing locations; rather, groups were sent together to the same place.
Outside a valley, Elder Copper Plate awoke, since Qiu Wuxing had only stunned him temporarily and did not inflict severe harm.
Elder Copper Plate looked at the unfamiliar surroundings and was momentarily dazed.
What is going on? Wasn’t I at the Hundred Peaks Sect? How did I end up in a strange place? It seems I was talking to Tu Zhuque, and then Qiu Wuxing ambushed me!
Could this unfamiliar place mean...
Elder Copper Plate suddenly understood and exclaimed, "Qiu Wuxing, what are you doing, attacking your fellow sect members? Just you wait, wait until I return and report you to the Sect Hierarch! You’ll wait for me, you must wait for me!"
As Elder Copper Plate shouted, tears had already welled up in his eyes. He had lived for so many years, seen so much, and quickly returned to his senses after the initial shock.
Qiu Wuxing stunned him obviously to prevent him from going to the Hundred Peaks Sect’s gate to die; he wanted to protect him.
The elders of the Hundred Peaks Sect went to sacrifice themselves at the gates when danger occurred, the highest cultivation practitioners sacrificing first, which has been their tradition since the days when they were the Hundred Peaks Sect.
But regardless of whether it’s Tu Zhuque or Qiu Wuxing, they want him to leave. The reason is clear: because of Cao Zhen!
Although he always kept a low profile, the entire Hundred Peaks Sect knew of his special status with Cao Zhen; they all understood his unique relationship.
But the problem is, he really doesn’t want this special treatment.
"I’m such an old man already, even if I survive, I won’t live much longer. Why did you pull me out? Couldn’t you have granted my wish to die within the Hundred Peaks Sect?"
While Elder Copper Plate spoke, tears streamed from his eyes. He repeatedly said for Qiu Wuxing to wait for him to report to the Sect Hierarch, but he knew in truth Qiu Wuxing was probably gone.
Not only Qiu Wuxing, but likely all those elders from the Hundred Peaks Sect are gone.
Nearby, each disciple from the Ministry of Works Immortal Palace looked at Elder Copper Plate, their faces sorrowful.
Their uncles or grandfathers were likely sacrificed.
Despite their grief, they approached Elder Copper Plate to console him.
"Elder, perhaps they are unharmed, perhaps the Sect Hierarch has returned."
"Yes, Elder. Have you forgotten our Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty’s Grand Preceptor? Maybe the Grand Preceptor has intervened."
"Elder, we need your leadership now. Lead us to a place where we can hide."
Someone suggested, "I propose we hide in the mortal cities; these alien races probably won’t have time to deal with mortals, perhaps won’t even attack them.
As cultivators from the Crafts Department, it’s easier for us to hide among mortals."
His words were quickly supported by some.
"Yes, blending with mortals is the safest option!"
"Let’s first understand where we are right now, then decide which city to head to."
As soon as these words were spoken, others immediately opposed the idea.
"Entering mortal cities? Wouldn’t we endanger those mortals? So many of us entering a city would surely attract external attention.
At that time, even if the Sky Clan cultivators hadn’t planned to target our human mortals initially, they’d still take action."
"Hiding in mortal cities isn’t wise; the enemy hasn’t targeted mortals yet likely because they want to eliminate us cultivators first.
But think, since they’ve waged war against us, they have a vendetta with our human race. Mortals are still part of the human race. Although mortals can eventually cultivate, would the enemies really leave them alone?
Therefore, I think it’s best to find a secluded place to hide."
"Enough arguing, the Elder is here. Elder, what should we do?"
Unable to convince each other, everyone turned to Elder Copper Plate.
Elder Copper Plate pondered for a moment, just about to speak when figures appeared before his eyes.
After aligning with the Sky Clan, the Illusionary Chaos Sect Leader sought favor with the Sixth Prince, cooperating immensely by dispatching the sect’s experts. The leader sought ways to deceive the great sects into opening their mountain gates.
Immortal Lord Xu Yi, initially suggested to the Illusionary Chaos Sect Leader to attack immediately upon seeing the allied forces of the Sky Clan and Prison Clan.
