Chapter 1106: Martial Realm Rumors
Liu Zixuan was somewhat confused; what did news that was hard to believe mean?
If it was true news, then believe it directly; if not true, it’s okay to just hear it out. We’re all adults; how could we not distinguish between true and false!
Mo Chengfeng laughed awkwardly: "There are two versions of the gossip. The first: those missing experts fell into the Netherworld Hall’s trap, with more than half killed or injured. The rest have no ability to fight back and are now hiding in corners, not daring to come out."
"How is that possible? Those people together, although unable to defeat the Hall Master of Netherworld Hall, could still exert some effort to escape." Liu Zixuan mumbled in disbelief.
"The second version: those people have all submitted to Netherworld Hall and will help them fight their own people in the future!" Mo Chengfeng laughed.
Liu Zixuan shook his head directly: "That’s impossible too; Star Sea’s men would rather die fighting than live kneeling!"
"You see, now I’ve told you two versions of the news, and you don’t believe either." Mo Chengfeng shrugged.
"Where’s the source of the news?"
"It’s word from the Netherworld Hall." Gu Yu spoke up.
Liu Zixuan rubbed his chin; Netherworld Hall’s move likely has two purposes. One is to intentionally release two pieces of news to confuse the hidden sect members’ minds, and also to cause everyone to panic more. Two, it’s a show of power, and this show of power holds, because Elder Qing and the others indeed have disappeared.
But, is it really true?
Gu Yu took a cigarette, lit it, and exhaled a cloud of smoke for a moment: "There’s another piece of news, which is my own speculation."
"Let’s hear it."
Gu Yu squinted his eyes slightly: "I remember there was a rumor in the Martial Realm that long ago the Star Sea had many experts beyond the Emperor Realm, but during another Ancient Ruins contest, they all disappeared. Elder Qing and the others had already half-stepped into that mysterious realm; some had touched the threshold. I wonder if they vanished like those experts!"
Liu Zixuan’s mouth moved a few times; he really somewhat believed Gu Yu’s speculation on these three possibilities.
The first two, he denied in his heart a hundred times. He doesn’t believe Elder Qing and the others are dead, nor does he believe they’ve defected.
"Enough thinking about it. Whether they’re here or not, the battle with Netherworld Hall and Dragon Spirit cannot be avoided this time." Liu Zixuan furrowed his brows: "There’s still ten days before the Yudu battle, right?"
"Excluding travel time, at most ten days." Gu Yu said.
"We can’t just sit and wait to die!"
Liu Zixuan pondered for a moment: "Have the Shadow Guards and brothers from the Six Gates and the Eight Gates returned?"
"They’ve returned!"
"Tomorrow, directly let the brothers from the Eight Gates infiltrate deep into Yudu. They don’t need to confront the enemy; using their special skills, set up a few traps or natural barriers over there. Once set up, have them send the specific locations to me."
Listening to Liu Zixuan’s words, Gu Yu raised his eyebrows: "Should we let Tongtong go with them? The Eight Gates brothers indeed excel in a variety of skills, but most are unconventional odd techniques. With array support, I think it could greatly aid us in the battle!"
"That’s fine!" Liu Zixuan nodded.
"Let Crazy Zhou and Young Lord Six and their Six Gates members guard Lingxiu Village, and after we leave, activate the Big Dipper Array, and additionally carve out several underground passages."
"What’s the intention?" Mo Chengfeng asked puzzledly. "With the Big Dipper Array, we already have defense, why create passages? Moreover, the main battlefield isn’t in Yudu?"
Liu Zixuan shook his head: "To prevent unforeseen circumstances is always good. The purpose of Netherworld Hall and Dragon Spirit is to become the Martial Realm’s top entity, and the top in the business realm. Lingxiu Village houses the Xiumei Group headquarters, influencing the business world and is our base of operations, no doubt a large target."
"Moreover, once we’re outside, the array becomes lifeless. Without anyone controlling it, it only takes one Innate Emperor Realm expert to destroy it, so in necessary times, don’t be afraid to run away."
"Alright, I’ll personally oversee this point. With my current strength, resisting two Innate Emperor Realm experts is still manageable." Gu Yu confidently stated.
Liu Zixuan is assured with Gu Yu, who is skilled in Mystic Art Star Constellation Scripture, handling this matter.
After pondering for a moment: "This place is our base, eternally our pure land, so it must be well-guarded!"
Everyone nodded in agreement. Then Zhao Yi asked: "And us, when do we set off?"
"The day after tomorrow. Although I’ve just emerged from retreat, healed the Nether Palm Injury, I still need to consolidate my realm and see if I can seize this chance to leap into the Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven, or even higher, which will be more preparation for the battle."
"Good, I’ll have a minor retreat as well." Zhao Yi nodded.
"Everyone acts separately. This battle is absolutely a battle of life and death!"
Seeing Liu Zixuan rise, Mo Chengfeng’s mouth moved several times, hesitating to speak: "Brother Xuan, setting off day after tomorrow, where are you planning to go first?"
"You’ve already guessed, haven’t you?" Liu Zixuan smiled meaningfully.
Liu Zixuan’s early departure has only one destination, the Mo Family which Mo Chengfeng was abandoned by.
The Mo Family and Ai Family are both in the west of Star Sea. If the men from Netherworld Hall come, they will definitely annihilate these two hidden families before the big battle.
Of course, whether Liu Zixuan wants to rescue them depends on Mo Chengfeng’s intentions. If he says to save them, then help Mo Chengfeng regain his family; if not, just protect the Ai Family, and let the Mo Family fend for themselves.
Also, heading west this time has two minor reasons.
First, it’s very close to the Yudou Mountain Range, so they can arrive promptly should anything occur.
Second, it’s close to the Jiang Family, and if they’re unable to withstand, they can always call for Jiang Family’s support.
Although Jiang Yifan said at the time he wouldn’t participate in the Yudu battle, this is ultimately a matter of life and death for the Martial Realm and business realm in Star Sea; no one can truly remain aloof!
Mo Chengfeng’s face was full of conflicting emotions: "I’ll go back and think about it."
"Dismissed!"
Liu Zixuan waved his hand, and everyone dispersed.
Walking to the side hall with Zhao Yi, Zhao Yi took Yunxiao back to the room, while Liu Zixuan laughed and played with a few beautiful women. Nearly two months apart, Liu Zixuan had missed them dearly.
After some playful antics, taking full advantage, Liu Zixuan sat beside Ye Lianyi. She had been pregnant for three months now, with her belly already slightly protruding.
Gently wrapping Ye Lianyi’s waist, placing his ear on her belly, he said with a face full of happy smiles: "This battle will undoubtedly take a long time, and after it’s over, he should be born!"
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