My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 293 - 161: Setting Out for Yuqiu Pass

After the people of Luoyun Sect dispersed and left, Si Lin instructed Nan Hua to set up a new array outside Luoyun Sect, ensuring that ordinary people could not break in. They also stayed an extra day outside Luoyun Sect, and only after confirming that no disciples from the Ten Thousand Demon Sect would come again did they return to Lingxi Sacred Land by flying artifact.

Upon returning to the sacred land, they first went to see Wen Guiyun to report back to him.

Learning that the people of Luoyun Sect were safe, Wen Guiyun breathed a sigh of relief, but then his brows knit tightly.

"The people of the Demon Path are simply too rampant! It’s so blatant to target those small sects, making it impossible to guard against." Previously, although Wen Guiyun didn’t have a good impression of those involved in Demon Battles, it wasn’t as severe as now. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

He asked himself that although he was not a good person, he never attacked innocent people. Yet, people of the Demon Path attack those from small sects to incite a war between the two sides, which was despised by Wen Guiyun.

"Master, are we just going to watch and not do anything?" Si Lin frowned and asked.

"Of course, we will intervene. The Demon Path has openly declared war on us, so what do we have to hesitate about?" Wen Guiyun’s face showed a cold smile, "I have already sent letters to the leaders of the major sects, inviting them to meet at Yuqiu Pass for a discussion. You should all pack up; tomorrow we will set out for Yuqiu Pass together," he said to Gu Qingqing and others.

On their way back from Luoyun Sect, Si Lin and the others had already discussed this matter but did not expect Wen Guiyun to make a decision so quickly.

Yuqiu Pass is a barrier between the Demon Path and the Righteous Path. Even if the Righteous Path is going to war with the Demon Path, it will choose this place, since as long as it is held, the Demon Path cannot enter the territories of the Righteous Path, thus not affecting those living on our side of the Righteous Path.

Si Lin and the others exchanged a glance, cupped their hands, and said in unison, "Disciple will obey the master’s command."

Wen Guiyun was satisfied with their response and waved his hand to let them go get ready and rest in the meantime.

When they left Wen Guiyun’s courtyard and returned to their own, they all noticed that the disciples in Lingxi Sacred Land were evidently much more hectic than usual. A little thought would clarify it was because Wen Guiyun had issued an order.

Recently, the destruction of Qixia Sect had become the talk of the entire Righteous Path, and naturally, the disciples of Lingxi Sacred Land had also heard the news.

Everyone discussed it privately, waiting for the Saint Master to make a decision.

Before Gu Qingqing and the others returned, Wen Guiyun had already ordered a discussion with the leaders of the other sects regarding the Demon Sect, and it was likely that they would go to war with the Demon Sect, hence instructing the disciples to prepare, which led to what they observed.

When Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu returned to the courtyard, they did not immediately go back to their rooms but sat in the pavilion in the courtyard, playing chess and chatting.

"Ah Wu, who do you think will win if we go to war with the Demon Path this time?" Gu Qingqing, holding a white piece, placed it down and looked at Jun Wu to ask.

"It’s hard to say. The Demon Path dares to act like this now, surely they have been preparing for many years and must be well-prepared. However, our Righteous Path is not easily defeated either. The final result can only be known after the two sides clash." Jun Wu placed a black piece next to Gu Qingqing’s, frowning slightly.

"I’m afraid the master thinks the same. This war will be troublesome for both us and the Demon Path, and surely many will die. I don’t even know why the people of the Demon Path are stirring up this war." Gu Qingqing slightly frowned, speaking with a bit of worry.

Perhaps because she had lived a relatively happy life in recent years, Gu Qingqing did not like such large-scale warfare. Previously on Xuantian Continent, the war with the Demon Clan had made Gu Qingqing very annoyed, and now to have to go to war with the Demon Path, she naturally was not happy.

Having been with Gu Qingqing for so long, Jun Wu could see her thoughts at a glance. He thought for a moment and persuaded, "This matter is not something you and I can control. The Demon Path has been plotting for a long time and will use all means to provoke incidents. If we don’t fight back, those common people will suffer more, as the actions of the Demon Path are mostly cruel."

"I know that, it’s just that I can’t bear it for those common people." Gu Qingqing looked at Jun Wu, a trace of reluctance flashing in her eyes.

"Don’t overthink it. If you truly care for those people, just kill more of the Demon Path’s people when the time comes, and end this war as quickly as possible." Jun Wu also disliked war and did not want this matter to affect Gu Qingqing’s mood.

"You’re right, when the time comes, we need to work hard and try not to let the war drag on too long." Hearing Jun Wu’s words, Gu Qingqing’s eyes brightened, and she said immediately.

Seeing her spirits lifted, Jun Wu felt more at ease.

...

Early the next morning, Wen Guiyun led Gu Qingqing and others to appear on the square in front of the Lingxi Sacred Land’s great hall, where all the disciples of Lingxi Sacred Land currently in the sect were gathered.

"Greetings to the Saint Master!"

After Wen Guiyun appeared, all the disciples kneeled on one knee to pay respects to Wen Guiyun.

"Rise!"

Wen Guiyun used his Spiritual Power so that all disciples present could hear his voice.

"Thank you, Saint Master!"

All the disciples rose simultaneously, their movements uniform, creating a magnificent scene when viewed from above.

"This time, the four sects of the Demon Path have disregarded morality and attacked our Righteous Path sect, the Qixia Sect, leading to the extermination of the entire Qixia Sect. Our Righteous Path sects are very angry about this. This Saint Master has united with other Saint Masters and sect leaders to proceed to Yuqiu Pass for discussions. Our disciples of the Lingxi Sacred Land should take this time to rigorously train. If a war breaks out between the two sides in the future, you will all have to go to battle. I hope you will not disappoint this Saint Master’s expectations." Wen Guiyun’s originally gentle voice echoed in the ears of all disciples of the Lingxi Sacred Land. His gaze swept through the disciples below the platform, and his face shed its usual kindness, becoming extremely stern.

Being swept by his gaze, the disciples unconsciously straightened their bodies. After he finished speaking, everyone felt a rush of blood coursing through their veins, eager to head to the battlefield immediately, to sacrifice for the Righteous Path.

"Disciples will heed the teachings of the Saint Master!" Led by Si Lin, all the disciples respectfully said.

Wen Guiyun nodded in satisfaction, then took Gu Qingqing and others onto the flying artifact that had been prepared. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, they left Lingxi Sacred Land.

"Master, is it only us going to Yuqiu Pass? What about Master Zhao and the others?" After boarding the artifact, Gu Qingqing looked around, seeing no sign of Zhao Tonghai and the others, and curiously asked Wen Guiyun.

"Only a few of us are needed to go to Yuqiu Pass. Your Master Zhao and the others need to stay and guard the Sacred Land, to prevent sneak attacks from the Demon Path." Wen Guiyun leisurely said as he poured himself a cup of tea.

"Would the Demon Path actually dare to attack our Sacred Land?" It’s not that Gu Qingqing looked down on the people of the Demon Path, but for them to attack successfully, the sect masters of the four major demon sects would have to come.

She knew very well that the elders like Zhao Tonghai had particularly high cultivation levels, which were not something ordinary people could contend with.

"The Demon Path is aggressive this time and might choose to take risks. It’s not too late to have your Master Zhao and others come after we have discussed countermeasures." Wen Guiyun set down the teacup and patiently explained to Gu Qingqing.

Gu Qingqing thought and agreed. This time, the Demon Path didn’t act in secret but boldly attacked the sects of the Righteous Path. Who knows what else they might do? Keeping Zhao Donghai and others in the Sacred Land was indeed the right choice.

"Master, since these four Demon Path sects have been quiet for so long, why stir up trouble all of a sudden? Is there some conspiracy?" Gu Qingqing sat beside Wen Guiyun, blinking her large eyes as she curiously asked.

"You all know it’s not easy to ascend nowadays. We cultivators of the Righteous Path naturally continue to cultivate and understand the world, hoping to eventually succeed in ascending. But the Demon Path is different from us. Due to their many evildoings, during ascension, they might be struck down by the Heavenly Tribulation. Many in the Demon Path are not actually aiming for ascension. They choose demon cultivation merely for rapid cultivation progress and to act unscrupulously." Wen Guiyun took a sip of tea, noting Gu Qingqing’s thoughtful expression, his lips curled slightly.

"So their initiation of war this time is actually for their selfish desires. Our sects’ existence has always suppressed them. If they eliminate our sects, then this Sub-immortal Realm would belong to the Demon Path, allowing them to do as they wish." Gu Qingqing tilted her head back, expressing her thoughts, then looked at Wen Guiyun, "Are they so confident that they can deal with so many of our Righteous Path sects?" It’s not that Gu Qingqing had objections to them, but she was well aware of how strong these Righteous Path sects are!

Just consider the Lingxi Sacred Land. On the surface, her master’s cultivation level and that of several Hall Masters are at Half-step Immortal Rank, but she knows her master’s cultivation is infinitely close to Immortal Rank, except the Heavenly Ladder is broken, obstructing ascension, or else her master would have ascended long ago!

The other Hall Masters are the same, and his five senior brothers now possess cultivation levels of the Half-step Immortal Realm, unknown to the external world except for the disciples of Lingxi Sacred Land.

As for the other two Sacred Lands, she wasn’t very familiar with the White Tiger Sacred Land, but she had heard from Jun Wu that several elders and Jun Yutian of Yunlan Sacred Land are at the peak of Half-step Immortal Rank and there are even some hidden Half-step Immortals.

Even if the four sects of the Demon Path concealed their strength, from a sheer numbers perspective, they can’t compare to so many Righteous Path sects!

So she really couldn’t comprehend where the people of the Demon Path found their confidence to believe they could defeat so many Righteous Path sects!

Hearing Gu Qingqing’s words, Wen Guiyun’s eyes flashed slightly. "Maybe they have their own trump cards that we currently don’t know about." He looked forward contemplatively, his gaze somewhat distant.