Chapter 2337 - 2336: Crisis Resolved
"No..."
Looking at Ruochan, who was knocked back, the elder pursed his lips and said, "Compared to my battle power when I was young, it’s only about... one-tenth."
Hearing this, the people from the Three Teachings, Nine Schools, and Seventy-Two Sects trembled again, feeling a creeping sense of numbness spreading from their hearts.
"Do you two also want to give it a try?" The elder’s gaze turned to Wind Bell Battle Sovereign and Dark Sorcerer Supreme.
The two of them flinched and quickly said, "Senior’s power is unparalleled; how can we compare..."
"Then forget it."
The elder supported himself with a cane and walked gently towards Mu Shenling, calmly saying, "Now, do you have any objections to my earlier proposal?"
No one spoke; the scene was silent, and the fall of a pin could be heard.
Guifeng Immortal Sovereign, Guu Lin, and Ruochan had stood up from the ground, clutching their chests, with blood still flowing from the corners of their mouths.
Meanwhile, Wind Bell Battle Sovereign and Dark Sorcerer Supreme wore smiles on the surface but were secretly gnashing their teeth in hatred.
Regardless of what they thought, they never imagined that the Starry Alliance would intervene.
Even if this elder wasn’t officially representing the Starry Alliance, with such terrifying battle power, does it make any difference whether he represents them or not?
They had planned everything meticulously, bringing two Immortal Artifacts, one to suppress Destruction Empress and the other for Yin-Yang Blade Saint.
But what could they use to suppress this elder?
"If I had known, I should have brought another Immortal Artifact!!!" Dark Sorcerer Supreme and others were screaming inwardly.
However, this was just wishful thinking.
Immortal Artifacts aren’t something they can use at will.
These were their true riches, absolutely not permitting any mishaps; bringing two today was already more than enough!
Moreover, even if they wanted to bring more Immortal Artifacts, were there that many for them to bring?
Even among the Three Teachings, each School only possesses one Immortal Artifact.
The entire Lower-Class Star Region, including the Four Great Dao Academies and the Starry Alliance, doesn’t have more than ten Immortal Artifacts!
Unless someone can refine an Immortal Artifact while below the Immortal Realm.
However, that’s purely a pipe dream.
The difference between Immortal Artifacts and Sub-Immortal Artifacts is like the difference between the Immortal Realm and Sub-Immortal Level experts; if refining an Immortal Artifact at the Sub-Immortal Level were possible, the Lower-Class Star Region would have been flooded with Immortal Artifacts long ago.
"Don’t waste time."
The elder raised his eyes and glanced at the five from the Dark Sorcerer Supreme: "Honestly, whether I tell you or not, it makes no difference; the time you’re trying to stall won’t benefit those attacking Phoenix City. From the start, it was destined that you could neither take Phoenix City nor destroy Phoenix Sect."
"How do you know?" Guifeng Immortal Sovereign reflexively asked.
They already knew they weren’t a match for the elder, but still, as the elder said, they were stalling for time!
The people of Phoenix Sect here have eight Heavenly Emperor Realm members, along with the strongest Destruction Empress and Yin-Yang Blade Saint from Divine Dream Sect!
This means that a significant portion of the high-level battle power was blocked here by them.
As long as they could delay, it would buy some time for those attacking Phoenix City.
If they succeeded, even if they couldn’t destroy these people today, once they return, Phoenix Sect, even Su Baliu, would have long been eliminated!
For the Three Teachings, Nine Schools, and Seventy-Two Sects, Su Han is the core of the entire Phoenix Sect.
Destroying him is even more critical than destroying the Destruction Empress and Seven-Colored Saint of Law!
"Do you really think Su Han dares to go against you just because he’s arrogant and presumptuous?"
The elder shook his head lightly, with some disdain: "Every Prodigy of Heaven is blessed with fortune. For him to lead Phoenix Sect to today’s position, his deep scheming is beyond your imagination."
Upon hearing this, Guifeng Immortal Sovereign and others’ faces became even gloomier.
A bad premonition was rising from their hearts for some unknown reason.
They had thought that with their forces hindering, they could confuse the eyes of Phoenix Sect, making Su Han believe their primary goal was to besiege Xuanyuan Qiong and others, and then let other members of the Three Teachings, Nine Schools, and Seventy-Two Sects attack Phoenix City, catching Phoenix Sect off guard!
For them, this was almost a flawless plan.
They couldn’t believe Su Baliu could foresee all this!
"Let me put it to you this way."
The elder paused briefly, then continued, "Today’s appearance by me isn’t because Divine Bell couldn’t tolerate it, but because Su Han requested Divine Bell to let me take action."
Upon hearing this, Guifeng Immortal Sovereign and others were stunned.
"What do you mean, Senior?" Guifeng Immortal Sovereign asked.
"Don’t you understand yet?"
The elder glanced at him and continued, "Simply put, Su Han anticipated all this long ago; you could even say it’s all orchestrated by him!"
"Impossible!!!"
Guu Lin, Ruochan, and others roared almost in unison.
"Whether it’s possible isn’t decided by you."
The elder waved his hand impatiently: "Alright, I won’t intervene in your dispute with Phoenix Sect, but since I’ve stepped forward today, I’ll ensure these people from Phoenix Sect remain safe."
Seeing Guifeng Immortal Sovereign and others fall silent again, the elder’s expression turned cold.
"Honestly, don’t force me to take action; the consequences are something you can’t bear."
Upon hearing this, Guifeng Immortal Sovereign and others remained silent for a long time before finally waving a hand, saying, "Retreat, directly attack Phoenix City!"
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."
Figures immediately flickered towards the distant direction.
Dark Sorcerer Supreme and Wind Bell Battle Sovereign also put away their Immortal Artifacts, freeing both Destruction Empress and Yin-Yang Blade Saint from their predicament.
The crisis surrounding Xuanyuan Qiong and others was completely resolved at this moment.
Guifeng Immortal Sovereign and others were unwilling, but despite their unwillingness, they no longer had the power to contend with this elder.
Without the constraint of additional Immortal Artifacts, even if the five of them joined forces, they might not be the elder’s match.
"Thank you, Senior, for your help." Seeing Guifeng Immortal Sovereign and others head towards Phoenix City, Shen Li took a deep breath and bowed respectfully to the elder.
"No need, every help is an equivalent exchange, no need for thanks or otherwise." The elder waved his hand.
"In that case, we juniors won’t waste any more time here."
Shen Li spoke up, and after getting the elder’s nod, immediately waved his hand and said, "Everyone, return to Phoenix City without delay!"
Upon hearing this, everyone from Phoenix Sect headed towards Phoenix City.
As they departed, they silently carried with them the bodies of some Phoenix Sect members.