My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 295 - 163: Discussion [Update 1]

"You all can rest first, and we’ll discuss once the sect leaders arrive," Wen Guiyun said, gently patting Gu Qingqing’s head with great tenderness.

Although Gu Qingqing wanted to do something, since Wen Guiyun said so, she nodded and followed Jun Wu and the others to find a place to stay.

Hua Yun Villa was built according to Wen Guiyun’s design. Although it is called a villa, it’s more like a palace; it’s not only large but also intricately built. For years, it has been well-maintained and has even gained an air of elegance over time.

This time, the sect leaders invited by Wen Guiyun were mostly from second-tier sects, and they hadn’t arrived quickly. However, the Demon Path seemed to have learned of Wen Guiyun’s arrival; within a single night, several groups of Demon Sect members tried to break into the villa.

Nan Hua and Rong Ye’s prowess in arrays and talismans wasn’t to be underestimated. Even though they spent only an afternoon, the two of them set up a preliminary safety barrier for the villa. Those Demon Path individuals who tried to intrude were trapped in the array and then assaulted by talismans, meeting a grisly end!

The next day, Wen Guiyun received the report and merely nodded slightly, keeping the matter in mind. He had anticipated this situation before arriving at Yuqiu Pass, which was why he had Nan Hua set up the array.

The first to arrive at Hua Yun Villa was the Xingyao Sect, a second-tier sect closest to Yuqiu Pass. Its Sect Leader, Wang Yuandao, who was at the Half-step Immortal Rank, paid his respects to Wen Guiyun and was then shown to a resting place.

Then the second, third, fourth...

Three days later, all the sect leaders invited by Wen Guiyun had arrived at Hua Yun Villa. It could be said that almost all the top experts from the Righteous Path were now gathered there!

With so many experts pouring into Yuqiu Pass, the residents also sensed something unusual, and even the security of Yuqiu Pass significantly improved.

After all the invited sect leaders arrived, Wen Guiyun finally gathered them together to discuss the Demon Path’s attack on Qixia Sect.

"You all know that the Qixia Sect was annihilated by the Demon Path. This is a provocation to us, the Righteous Path; the Demon Path is declaring war on us. I, the Saint Master, intend to wage war against the Demon Path. What do you all think?" Wen Guiyun’s gaze swept across the seated sect leaders. He didn’t mince words and directly expressed his thoughts.

The sect leaders who could attend more or less understood Wen Guiyun’s intention, but they hadn’t expected him to be so direct, causing them to be momentarily stunned.

They exchanged glances and started discussing quietly among themselves.

"Logically speaking, since the Qixia Sect was wiped out by the Demon Path, and they clearly show us no regard, fighting them seems fair enough. But this is war, and there will be casualties. Those disciples are our sects’ heritage. What if they’re harmed?"

"But if we don’t fight, can you guarantee that your sect won’t be the next Qixia Sect?"

"You can’t say that. The Qixia Sect was just a small sect with no experts. The Demon Path could destroy it overnight, but our sects are not the Qixia Sect. Even if the Demon Path finds us, we won’t be easily defeated. We could always seek help from other sects!"

"Right, but how can you be sure aid from other sects will arrive in time?"

"...But if we launch into battle, can we be sure our disciples will survive?"

"As cultivators, we strive to defy fate. How can we fear death?"

"Hey, aren’t we here to discuss things? Why are you all arguing?"

"..."

For a moment, the originally quiet room became quite noisy. Wen Guiyun sat silently, listening to the arguments around him, without saying a word.

Jun Yutian was impatient with these negotiations. He glanced at Wen Guiyun, who was composedly sipping tea, and then at Bai Guanlin, who wore a faint smile, appearing more like a kind, ordinary elder than a Saint Master of a Holy Land. Jun Yutian pursed his lips.

"Enough, stop arguing," his voice resonated in everyone’s ears, interrupting their discussions. All eyes turned to him, "I, the Saint Master, support a battle against the Demon Path. They’ve come to our doorstep! If we don’t fight, won’t they grow even more arrogant? You’re afraid for your disciples’ lives, but if you don’t fight, won’t they still die? Aren’t you afraid the Demon Path will quietly take care of them?"

His gaze swept over the people; those sect leaders reluctant to engage with the Demon Path instinctively avoided his gaze. Realizing it, they immediately looked back, but Jun Yutian had already shifted his eyes.

"Saint Master Jun is right. The Sub-immortal Realm has been peaceful for too long. Our disciples rarely confront those from the Demon Path. They need experience to cultivate and ascend," Bai Guanlin spoke after Jun Yutian, his smile gentle, yet his eyes were sharp. "I, the Saint Master, also support this battle against the Demon Path."

Bai Guanlin didn’t mention that he’d long been displeased with certain Demon Path sects. Previously, members of the Blood Sect caused trouble in his Cloud Peak City and almost harmed Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu. Though they ended up unharmed, it was an affront to Bai Guanlin. Though older and given to more gentle methods, it didn’t mean he lacked temper. Unfortunately, those Demon Path sects had rubbed him the wrong way!

Wen Guiyun held his peace as Jun Yutian and Bai Guanlin voiced their thoughts. Once they finished, he smiled with satisfaction.

He knew Jun Yutian and Bai Guanlin wouldn’t swallow this insult. The Righteous Path and the Demon Path were not fundamentally different, so why not engage in battle? Should they let the Demon Path trample over them and be satisfied?

Moreover, he hadn’t forgotten that Yue Zhao almost died from poisoning before; dealing with those Demon Path sects would ease his heart. Few incidents ever aggrieved him so!

The other sect leaders hadn’t anticipated that the Saint Masters of the Righteous Path’s top three forces all agreed to war. They exchanged glances, no one speaking.

The atmosphere became tense again. The sect leaders looked at each other, none willing to be the first to speak, while Wen Guiyun, Bai Guanlin, and Jun Yutian had already stated their positions and waited silently for the others to make a decision.

"Alright then, you sect leaders can go back and think or discuss with others. We’ll gather here tomorrow morning to share our thoughts," Wen Guiyun, as the initiator, looked at the gathering after a moment of silence and said warmly.

Jun Yutian and Bai Guanlin had no objections. They agreed, and neither did the other sect leaders, so the first discussion ended that way.

After the other sect leaders left, Wen Guiyun, Jun Yutian, and Bai Guanlin convened in Wen Guiyun’s study to discuss the matter.

"You both genuinely agree to war and aren’t worried about your disciples?" Wen Guiyun took a sip of his tea, glanced at Bai Guanlin and Jun Yutian, and asked.

"Why should I be worried? We’ve been providing them with resources all this time. Now it’s just letting them deal with some Demon Path members. If they can’t handle it, it only proves their skills are lacking. Why should I worry about them?" Jun Yutian said, sitting casually in a chair, and sneered at Wen Guiyun’s question.

"Of course, there’s concern, but we can’t protect them forever. The Demon Path clearly wants to provoke war. If we don’t respond, they might pick us off one by one. We must unite," Bai Guanlin replied, picking up a teacup and looking at Wen Guiyun, speaking slowly.

"Exactly. Knowing the intentions of those Demon Path sects is why I advocate a battle with them. They’ve been planning for a long time. If we don’t unite, they might indeed pick us off one by one," Wen Guiyun’s eyes flashed as he spoke firmly.

"Then why bother discussing with them? Let’s start the war. I refuse to believe they would let their disciples be killed by the Demon Path!" Jun Yutian gave Wen Guiyun a look of disdain, feeling it unnecessary to discuss this with the other sect leaders.

"I’ve heard some impressive figures have emerged on the Demon Path’s side. Young Palace Master Gong He of the Netherworld Palace is quite remarkable, with great ambition and being a natural demon fetus, cultivating fast. Also, there’s Young Sect Master Li Jingquan of the Blood Sect, Seventh Elder He Yun Tian of the Seven Kill Sect, and Young Sect Master Wan Qian of the Ten Thousand Demon Sect are formidable. Their handiwork is evident in this incident," Wen Guiyun spoke about the situation of the four Demon Path sects instead of replying to Jun Yutian.

"Heroes emerge young, it’s the younger generation’s world now. We old folks, well, we’re old!" Bai Guanlin put down his teacup, shook his head, and sighed.

Jun Yutian glanced at him, his lips moved, but in the end, he didn’t argue. He turned to Wen Guiyun instead, "Do you think the others will agree?"

Seeing Wen Guiyun as calm and unhurried, he couldn’t help but ask.

"They will agree, do you think the Demon Path will only target small sects like Qixia Sect?" Wen Guiyun answered, glancing meaningfully at Jun Yutian.

Jun Yutian frowned, "You mean the Demon Path will target other sects?"