Eternal Life as False Emperor

"Azure Moon Flame Emperor, you dare to invade the borders of the Human Race and attack our Sect. Once our experts arrive, you will not be spared," the old Daoist threatened loudly, seeing that the two Elders were finding it increasingly difficult to hold their ground.

The Azure Moon Flame Emperor naturally paid no mind to his threats, his attacks becoming fiercer and more relentless: "By the time they get here, perhaps they can collect your corpses."

"I have already given you a chance, yet you did not cherish it."

"Since you are so keen to protect the one who murdered my son, then you shall all perish with him."

Zui Jiu could no longer hold on, spewing blood as he was sent flying.

"Junior Brother, be careful!" The old Daoist rushed over at once to catch Zui Jiu.

It was clear that Zui Jiu was seriously injured.

Even in such a situation, his first choice was to take out a wine gourd for a drink, struggling to say, "Apologies, Senior Brother, this time, I’m afraid..."

Before he could finish speaking, his head tilted, and he lost consciousness.

The old Daoist was badly frightened and quickly checked Zui Jiu’s injuries.

Discovering that he was only unconscious, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Without Zui Jiu’s aid, the two Elders found it increasingly difficult to hold the defense.

Seeing this, the old Daoist immediately prepared to take Zui Jiu’s place.

Zheng Yi hurriedly stopped him, silently shaking his head.

The old Daoist was furious: "Young one, what do you mean by this? Are you suggesting I stand by and watch as that fiend breaks the Mountain Protection Array and slaughters my disciples at Wenxian Temple?"

Zheng Yi was drenched in sweat.

Did this old Daoist not realize that if the enemy broke the Mountain Protection Array, Zheng Yi would also die?

"Senior, as the presiding figure of Wenxian Temple, regardless of how dangerous the situation becomes, you should not rush to the front line immediately."

"Everyone above and below is watching you."

"No matter how strong the enemy, as long as you remain steadfast, everyone will feel assured."

"But if you also..." Zheng Yi quietly pointed to the unconscious Zui Jiu lying on the ground.

"It would be complete chaos, and what might have been a possible defense would become impossible to hold."

Having served as the presiding figure for many years, the old Daoist suddenly understood Zheng Yi’s point.

Although the disciples had returned to their rooms, they were all paying attention to this battle.

It wasn’t until now that the old Daoist truly felt the immense pressure on his shoulders.

As a cultivator, the old Daoist naturally scoffed at the so-called authority of the mortal realm.

However, a cultivator is still human, and some situations are the same whether in the Cultivation Realm or the mortal realm.

When the Azure Moon Flame Emperor appeared, Zheng Yi noticed the unrest among everyone at Wenxian Temple.

It wasn’t until Zui Jiu and the two Elders appeared and steadied the Mountain Protection Array that the situation improved.

Though Zui Jiu was severely injured, on the surface, the Mountain Protection Array appeared relatively stable.

Even if it caused many to be anxious, they managed to remain somewhat calm.

At this moment, the most important task for the old Daoist, as the presiding figure, was not actually maintaining the Mountain Protection Array but acting as a pillar of strength to stabilize hearts and minds.

Even though Zheng Yi couldn’t discern the old Daoist’s true power, his performance clearly showed he was no match for the Azure Moon Flame Emperor, an Enlightenment Stage master.

If he were to step forward, he would likely end up with the same result as Zui Jiu.

If he too were to spit blood and fall unconscious, Wenxian Temple would be doomed.

"So what do we do now?" the old Daoist asked Zheng Yi in a panic, albeit quietly.

Despite his age and the numerous dangers he had faced during his cultivation journey, he had never encountered such a situation and was momentarily at a loss.

Zheng Yi sighed, observing that though the old Daoist appeared ethereal and unworldly, he was quite ineffective at critical times.

Wait...

That wasn’t entirely accurate. Zheng Yi realized that the old Daoist wasn’t entirely without capability.

Though he was clearly panicking, Zheng Yi could even see the old Daoist’s hand holding the duster trembling constantly.

Yet, despite that, the old Daoist’s face remained calm, even with a faint smile, exuding an enigmatic demeanor.

"Senior, quickly select the ten cultivators with the highest cultivation in Wenxian Temple to maintain the Mountain Protection Array."

"For us now, there is just one choice — to delay for as long as possible."

The old Daoist was enlightened and immediately called out ten Taoist names.

Those called immediately prepared to channel Spiritual Qi into the Mountain Protection Array without hesitation.

These were the most powerful experts within Wenxian Temple, with a few even representing the temple’s hidden strength.

But facing life and death, those concerns were now irrelevant.

"Wait!" Zheng Yi hurried to stop those about to aid the Mountain Protection Array.

Hearing his words, they all looked at him in bewilderment.

It seemed a bit baffling that a mere Crystal Stage cultivator dared to direct matters at such a critical moment.

When Zheng Yi had been speaking with the old Daoist earlier, he had used transmission to prevent the Azure Moon Flame Emperor from noticing.

Hence, these individuals didn’t realize that their presiding figure wasn’t the one who summoned them, but rather Zheng Yi, a junior Crystal Stage cultivator.

"Young friend, what is the matter?" The old Daoist dared not underestimate Zheng Yi now.

If not for his reminder earlier, he would have nearly made a grave mistake.