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Hearing Tang Wuqing's confident words, his tone was extremely firm, and his expression showed little change, with his gaze unwavering. It seemed to be true; one could tell at a glance whether it was real or fake. The conclusion was that Tang Wuqing, Sang Tuling, and Li Yifeng had all received orders from the Supreme Emperor to attend the heir meeting, and their actual purpose was to obtain the Earth Book.
From this, it became evident that there was a fact that Lu Chen found somewhat unacceptable: the Supreme Emperor and Yin Boqing were at odds.
This was undoubtedly significant news, heavy with implications. For others, especially other sects, this was a great opportunity because the discord among the higher-ups of the Five Element Sect signaled a chance to eliminate them.
Conversely, this situation was certainly not good for the Five Element Sect. Among major sects, internal strife among the leadership is the most feared scenario.
If discord arises among the higher-ups and opinions cannot reach consensus over time, leading to scheming against one another, then their downfall is imminent. The Red Robe Sect fell into ruin due to similar internal conflicts, where various factions vied for power and calculated against each other, ultimately resulting in Ye Nanzhai's inability to maintain control and leading to a series of unfortunate consequences.
Although the Five Element Sect is much larger and has a profound foundation, it too might not escape this fate as long as its leaders remain divided.
The outcome is predictable: either the Five Element Sect will perish or split apart. However, the Supreme Emperor is not an ordinary person; he is the legitimate successor of the Five Element Sect's teachings. His way of thinking differs from that of ordinary individuals, and he would not stand by while Yin Boqing acted recklessly.
Thus, these junior disciples within the Five Element Sect are trying to win over others. If they can turn these rising stars into their own allies, they would have a significant advantage in controlling future developments.
From the current perspective of these three individuals, Tang Wuqing is already aligned with Yin Boqing as a disciple under him; Yin Boqing will likely not take on any more apprentices. Sang Tuling belongs to the Supreme Emperor, and Li Yifeng may also be associated with him.
In this internal struggle between the Supreme Emperor and Young Sovereign, it is clear that the Supreme Emperor holds the upper hand. The outcome will naturally see the homegrown power of the Five Element Sect expelling an emerging external force like Yin Boqing.
Of course, all of this is merely Lu Chen's speculation; he cannot ascertain whether things are truly as he suspects at this moment.
"Junior Brother, I think this matter is worth considering. After all, there are benefits involved. If we do not practice our skills, no one will be able to deal with the Defender of the Realm; his strength is evident," Lu Chen said while intentionally glancing at the distant camp.
On a hill several miles away, amidst green pines and bamboo, the Defender of the Realm's team was stationed there. Fires burned on the ground alongside numerous tents, with countless Monk Soldiers guarding around the Palanquin to protect the safety of the Earth Book.
At this moment, among the Defender of the Realm's forces were over fifty individuals whose Qigong cultivation surpassed that of Divine Body level. There might even be several experts from Elysium of Longevity present—equivalent in level to those in Defender of the Realm—making their overall strength formidable.
Moreover, Great Zhou Court had surely recruited many Taoist priests to cooperate with Monk Soldiers in battle, making them exceedingly difficult to deal with.
"Then it seems Senior Brother agrees. However, I must make it clear beforehand: according to everyone's agreement, once the Earth Book emerges from Defender of the Realm's possession, everyone will immediately disperse. At that point, who gets hold of the Earth Book will depend on who has greater skill," Tang Wuqing stated. The game rules dictate that they first practice against Defender of the Realm until they see Earth Book emerge from within the Palanquin.
Then their temporary alliance would dissolve as they each compete for possession of Earth Book to see who can ultimately prevail.
"This is natural; I already know without you telling me. It seems that you have contacted everyone following the Defender of the Realm and reached an alliance agreement, haven't you?" Lu Chen said, somewhat curious. Tang Wuqing's efficiency was surprising, as he had managed to accomplish so much before anyone even noticed.
This indicated that Tang Wuqing had been planning this for a long time and had been executing it along the way. Otherwise, how could he have achieved so much in such a short time? To contact so many people and unite them required considerable effort.
"Hehehe, that's no longer important. What matters is that we can reach our agreement and stand together against the Defender of the Realm; that's enough," Tang Wuqing chuckled, a sly look on his face.
Seeing his expression, Lu Chen lightly snorted but didn't find anything wrong with it. Tang Wuqing was just that kind of person—arrogant and treating everyone the same way, making him seem untrustworthy at first glance.
Lu Chen paused for a moment and said, "However, even if you manage to unite everyone, it seems difficult to deal with the Defender of the Realm. Regardless of the outcome, whether the Defender of the Realm will take out his anger on anyone else, we must first be able to work together against him. You should know that the experts around him are not simple."
Although they were joining forces with so many skilled individuals, their combined strength might be enough to contend with experts at the eighth level of Void Immortal. However, dealing with the Defender of the Realm and his Qi Master was another matter entirely.
Moreover, the Qi Master inherently countered Yin God Practitioners, which was definitely not a good sign.
"That depends on how we execute our plan. If we confront him head-on, we will surely be no match for the Defender of the Realm; everyone would end up dead. Therefore, we need to use our wits; it all depends on how we proceed," Tang Wuqing replied.
"What do you have in mind?" Seeing Tang Wuqing's demeanor, Lu Chen knew he was up to some scheme that had been planned long ago. He had likely given instructions to everyone during their contacts and was just waiting for the right moment to act.
"Of course! Who would dare to take on the Defender of the Realm without any preparation? You understand me well, brother. To be frank, this time it's a collaboration among the Four Ancestors of the Daoist Sect who have decided to deal with the Defender of the Realm." As he spoke, Tang Wuqing slowly approached. Lu Chen and others lowered their guard. After discussing for a while, they finalized their plan and just waited for the right moment to act.
At the same time, in the camp of the Defender of the Realm, under a bright night sky with moonlight pouring down onto the ground casting shadows of people around them, everything was unusually quiet; even the sounds of insects were minimal.
This situation was peculiar because it wasn't like being in a barren environment but rather in lush greenery and forests where insects and nocturnal birds were normal. However, at this moment, there was not a sound except for the crackling of flames. This strange phenomenon immediately caught Huang Tai's attention among the Black-Clad Warriors surrounding the Defender of the Realm.
Huang Tai was the leader of Loyalty and Righteousness Sixteen Men and had been conferred by the court as a loyal man; he excelled in military formations and warfare.
At this moment, Huang Tai frowned as he sensed something was off. He turned around and said, "My lord, something feels wrong. Have you noticed? I find this situation unusual; I fear something unexpected may occur. I am somewhat concerned."
"Huang Tai, have you forgotten how I usually instruct you? A general must maintain composure even when faced with danger; one must never panic or lose control. Otherwise, how can one be a good general? My guidance has always aimed to help you develop this mindset; otherwise, how could you serve your country?" The Defender of the Realm admonished him.
"Yes, my lord. I acknowledge my mistake; it's just that this enemy is different from those we've faced before, so I'm feeling somewhat uneasy. I hope my lord can forgive me." The loyal man Huang Tai admitted his fault; indeed, it was because this enemy was unlike any other he had encountered that he felt anxious—after all, this wasn't a matter to be taken lightly.
"Well then, this situation is indeed different from usual. However, you must learn from this experience. I have long sensed that something is amiss; in military operations and battles, observation is crucial. In short: unusual occurrences often indicate trouble."
"Confidently," the Defender of the Realm said with a serious expression, "Just watch, I have already made my plans. I only fear that those treacherous villains won't come; if they do, it will be best for me to catch them all in one go as a warning to others."
"Yes, my lord is brilliant," the loyal man Huang Tai flattered, then looked over towards the Palanquin, feeling a chill in his heart.
At that moment, Lu Chen and the others had already begun to move. There were about a hundred of them, all skilled practitioners of Yin Spirit cultivation, slowly surrounding the Defender of the Realm.
"Enemy attack!"
A member of the Gyeonggi Guard Unit stationed outside the camp, holding a spear and in his thirties, was in his prime. His Qigong cultivation was also considerable, making him a skilled fighter. He was the first to notice the ambush.
However, he had barely shouted before he was killed instantly, falling dead on the spot without even a chance to fight back.
Though he died, he managed to send out a warning, which immediately caught the attention of the Defender of the Realm's side.
In an instant, the entire team of the Defender of the Realm sprang into action, shouting as they rushed out from their tents. It turned out they had not been resting at all; they had simply been lying in their tents dressed and even holding their weapons close.
Thus, when the enemy threat arose, they reacted immediately and charged out of their tents. It seemed that the Defender of the Realm was indeed well-prepared and had not fallen into anyone's trap; after all, the Defender of the Realm was still the Defender of the Realm.
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