In the end, Donghua's giant sword completely vanished under the layers of Divine Power defenses.
No matter how one looked at it, this was a failure for Donghua against the Demon Lotus Emperor.
But was that the true situation?
Both the Demon Lotus Emperor and everyone in the sky believed that Donghua had won, while the Demon Lotus Emperor had lost.
Defeated, yet convinced of the loss.
Only those who witnessed the battle firsthand from the Peach Blossom Sect and its surroundings felt a surge of despair when they saw that Donghua's sword had failed to kill the intruder.
Such powerful sword energy couldn't even harm that person?
Was Soul World really going to be doomed this time?
Everyone felt hopeless, except for the Seven-Colored Devouring Python, Ni Junlin.
Ni Junlin understood deeply that since the Demon Lotus Emperor had appeared, Wei Chen couldn't be far behind. However, Ni Junlin couldn't fathom where the Demon Lotus Emperor had gained such strength in such a short time, nor what role Wei Chen played among those armies.
Around the Peach Blossom Sect, people from Soul World’s Thunder Clan, Sea Tribe, and Soul Clan watched the battle between Donghua and the Demon Lotus Emperor with growing fear.
Setting aside those formidable forces in the sky for now, just Donghua alone made them break into a cold sweat.
One might ask, with such a Donghua present as the strongest in Peach Blossom Sect, could the Three Great Clans of Soul World gain even a slight advantage over Peach Blossom Sect?
It was impossible.
The strong members of the Three Great Clans sighed at Peach Blossom Sect's might. They had expended so much effort to descend to this realm but gained nothing in return. Looking at the densely packed Warships and powerful figures above, it seemed even their survival would be difficult.
Ji Pokong, Ji Mei, and Thunderstorm were all feeling disheartened. In this time of upheaval, their main goal was simply to survive.
However, while trying to stay alive, Ji Mei felt a deep sense of unwillingness. Even if she were to die, she wanted to die at the Peach Blossom Sect, alongside Wei Chen.
“Father, I want to go to the Peach Blossom Sect. I want to see Wei Chen,” Ji Mei said, looking at Ji Pokong with a serious expression.
“Child, can’t you see that those armies are gathering above the Peach Blossom Sect? Their target is likely the Peach Blossom Sect. If you go there now, aren’t you just seeking your own death?” Ji Pokong frowned.
Ji Mei looked at Ji Pokong with determination in her eyes. “Father, I must see Wei Chen! You know very well that Wei Chen is the one I love. We have been through so much together. Even if I die, I want to die with Wei Chen. He must be very anxious right now; I want to face this with him.”
“Enough! I understand your thoughts; we will talk about this later,” Ji Pokong said softly.
He felt a wave of mental strength enveloping him and the others, as if their conversation was being monitored by that mental force.
That mental strength came from among the powerful beings.
Ji Pokong speculated that the armies were indeed headed for the Peach Blossom Sect, which was why mentioning its name had drawn the attention of that mental force.
Ji Mei also sensed that mental strength probing them, but her thoughts differed from Ji Pokong's.
She felt a familiar sensation from that mental strength, as if...
As if it belonged to Wei Chen?
Upon realizing this, a look of ecstasy appeared on Ji Mei's face. She tilted her head back and gazed at the armies in the sky, asking in her heart, “Wei Chen, is that you?”
“Ji Mei, heh heh, it’s me. Don’t say anything or ask too many questions; you’ll know soon enough. I’m fine; don’t worry. I heard everything you said and know your thoughts. Soon, I will marry you,” Wei Chen's cheerful voice directly entered Ji Mei's mind.
Hearing Wei Chen's voice, Ji Mei joyfully transmitted, "Wei Chen, is it really you? Are you going to marry me?"
The Sea Tribe woman, with her fiery and straightforward personality, felt no shyness at all from Wei Chen's words. Her heart was instantly filled with overwhelming happiness and joy.
She didn't even ask what had happened to Wei Chen; a simple "I will marry you" was more important to Ji Mei than anything else.
Wei Chen replied with a smile, "I will keep my promise. Just wait patiently. I've been through a lot lately, and once I have some free time, I'll explain everything to you."
"Okay... Wei Chen, what about the other sisters? Are you only marrying me?"
"I'll marry them all."
...
No matter how many people Wei Chen intended to marry, Ji Mei felt no anger in her heart. To receive Wei Chen's acknowledgment was already the greatest happiness for her.
Moreover, Ji Mei sensed that among those powerful beings, Wei Chen's status should not be weak.
In mid-air, the Demon Lotus Emperor appeared somewhat disheveled, while Donghua looked extremely weak, swaying unsteadily as if about to fall.
One attack had drained all of Donghua's energy.
The Demon Lotus Emperor's Divine Power was also depleted, but his disarray stemmed from the shock of Donghua's sword energy rather than his own lack of strength. In reality, if it came down to a real battle, the Demon Lotus Emperor could easily kill Donghua with just a thought.
However, the Demon Lotus Emperor would never do such a thing.
At this moment, he even felt a quiet admiration for Donghua.
The strong individuals from the Three Major Spatial Dimensions in the sky quietly admired Donghua's swordsmanship, feeling that it far surpassed their own.
Even Emperor Dayu, the one who had transcended the Mortal Realm, was left speechless by Donghua's sword.
Such a powerful sword was unprecedented.
The Demon Lotus Emperor flew close to Donghua and waved a hand, instantly repairing Donghua's damaged internal energy.
Donghua cupped his fists in gratitude and said, "Thank you."
"Donghua Sword Immortal, indeed the foremost Swordsmanship Master. Your strength is already sufficient to join us and become a dominant force. I even suspect that Wei Chen will offer you unimaginable benefits," the Demon Lotus Emperor remarked as he led Donghua into the Army.
Seeing this scene, the members of the Peach Blossom Sect whispered among themselves. Could it be that things were not beyond saving?
After all, Donghua had received such treatment; it seemed that the situation was not too dire!
Hope began to rise again in the hearts of everyone from the Peach Blossom Sect.
Wei Chen's several women—Weirou, Snow Cicada, Mu Qingyan, and Ni Junlin—gathered together, each lost in thought.
Ultimately, Ni Junlin couldn't bear to see Weirou, Snow Cicada, and Mu Qingyan overly worried. She said, "Don't worry; Wei Chen should be among those in the Army. The person we just saw was the Demon Lotus Emperor, who is a guarantee for Wei Chen to quickly rise to power in the Soul World."
"The Demon Lotus Emperor? Is he a friend of Wei Chen?" Weirou asked anxiously.
Ni Junlin replied calmly, "Yes, so you don't need to worry. Trust that Wei Chen will come out soon. Although I don't know what has happened to him, this time when he emerges, it will surely astonish us."
Mu Qingyan sighed, "Actually, there's nothing too shocking anymore. The impact that Wei Chen has given us is already more than enough. Even if more shocking events occur, it won't surprise us too much."
"What if those powerful beings, the hundreds of millions of them, any one of whom could overturn the Soul World, are all under Wei Chen's command? Would you be surprised?" Ni Junlin asked calmly.
Hearing Ni Junlin's question, Weirou, Snow Cicada, and Mu Qingyan were stunned: Is that even possible?
...
In the Army, on Shenzhou, Wei Chen smiled as he looked at Donghua.
Seeing Wei Chen, Donghua felt a weight lift from his heart. Although the Demon Lotus Emperor had passed and Wei Chen was the leader of billions in the Army, witnessing it firsthand still left Donghua in shock. This was unbelievable!
From Wei Chen, Donghua realized a truth: in this world, there was truly nothing impossible.
"Donghua senior, long time no see," Wei Chen said with a cheerful smile.
Donghua bowed deeply to Wei Chen and replied, "I can't accept the title of senior. To you, it may seem like a long time, but in the Soul World, the concept of time is different. I only saw you a few days ago."
Wei Chen chuckled, "It doesn't matter about those things anymore. The grievances of the past are behind us. From now on, all you know about the Spatial Plane is one family united to face the future battles together."
"I am willing to do my utmost," Donghua bowed again to Wei Chen. From Wei Chen, he sensed an overwhelming and terrifying power—so strong that Donghua felt that if Wei Chen wanted to kill him, he could do so without lifting a finger or using any mental attack; he would simply die.
The powerful Wei Chen was extraordinarily formidable.
Donghua still felt as if he were dreaming. Long ago, when the Demon Lotus Emperor chose Wei Chen, he found it hard to understand. After all, the Demon Lotus Heart was such a precious thing given to Wei Chen, and yet Wei Chen's cultivation talent wasn't particularly strong. He couldn't comprehend why the Demon Lotus Emperor didn't choose someone with stronger cultivation talent to inherit his Demon Lotus Heart.
Looking at it now, however, the Demon Lotus Emperor's choice was completely correct. Wei Chen's current strength and status left no room for Donghua to harbor even a trace of resistance in his heart.
Powerful strength, powerful influence; such a person can only be respected and sworn allegiance to, or else death awaits.
Between Donghua and Wei Chen, there was no real enmity; Donghua was not someone who lacked awareness of the situation.
Some might think that a strong individual capable of mastering swordsmanship to such a level would never submit to another, but in reality, that understanding is completely mistaken. A Swordsmanship Master would never bow to an enemy but would willingly submit to a stronger opponent.
Wei Chen was a king among many in the Spatial Plane, and serving under Wei Chen was not a disgrace.
What Donghua thought about now was how to shine under Wei Chen's command and become a true powerhouse.
Donghua felt that his strength was lacking; his Warrior Realm was too low, putting him at a disadvantage in battles. In terms of absolute power, he still had a long way to go.
Wei Chen looked at Donghua and pondered for a moment before saying, "Donghua, your swordsmanship is unparalleled in history. Within our ranks, you can pass on your insights into swordsmanship. You may choose suitable Young Talents as your disciples to carry on the legacy of sword cultivation. This is my greatest hope for you."
Donghua bowed slightly to Wei Chen and replied, "I will do my utmost."
"Very well, let's go. I will take you to a place."
Without any visible movement from Wei Chen, an irresistible force enveloped Donghua.
In the blink of an eye, under Wei Chen's guidance, the two arrived on a solitary island within the Soul World Sea Area.
In an instant, they had traveled thousands of miles. Wei Chen's power left Donghua speechless, not daring to ask anything further.
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