"Strange, if it's a decisive battle, shouldn't they attack the Thunder Emperor Hall first? We are all here, why wouldn't they seize the opportunity to annihilate us!"
"The Thunder Emperor Hall is surrounded by the Heaven Devouring Blood Array set up by Alliance Leader Wan, and the protective array was also personally set up by Alliance Leader Wan. It's easy to defend and difficult to attack. How can they fight?"
"They just want to cut off our wings first and weaken our strength. The Yin Yang Sect is the closest to them, so it's naturally the first target!"
"They want us all to go to support them, so they can catch us all at once. I propose that the disciples and elders of the Yin Yang Sect retreat immediately, abandon the Yin Yang Sect, and stick to the Thunder Emperor Hall with us!"
Hearing this, Zhao Mingyu, a tribulation-crossing ancestor of the Yin Yang Sect, was displeased.
"The Yin Yang Sect has been passed down for tens of thousands of years. How can it be destroyed by mere demons? We should immediately go to their aid!"
"Are you willing to sacrifice the elites of the entire Thunder Emperor Alliance for the sake of your Yin Yang Sect? How can we fight future wars then!"
At this moment, the drawback of not having a unified commander emerged. No one was willing to listen to others. Some were unwilling to suffer more casualties, while others desperately wanted to protect their own families.
It could be said that the timing chosen by the demons was impeccable.
Currently, the Thunder Emperor Alliance was like scattered sand, each acting on its own, with no one respecting the other.
Just now they were arguing about who should be the alliance leader, and now they were arguing about whether to support the Yin Yang Sect.
Seeing the argument escalating, Xi Renjun could no longer sit still. He stood up, cupped his hands, and said,
"Esteemed sirs, previously, I was in charge of the various affairs and military dispatch of the Thunder Emperor Alliance.
I suggest that we should still go to support the Yin Yang Sect. Please do not forget the principle of 'when the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold.'
Today, if the Yin Yang Sect is destroyed and we do not offer support, tomorrow, if the Kui Lian Sect, the Fang family, or even the Thunder Emperor Hall is attacked, will others also remain indifferent?
Would that not play right into the demons' hands, allowing them to break us up and defeat us one by one?
We are already at a disadvantage. Only by uniting as one and concentrating our strength can we exert our greatest combat power.
We should now consolidate our scattered forces and deploy them in a unified manner. Apart from the forces for our own defense, all others should be dispatched to the Yin Yang Sect to participate in the battle.
All tribulation-crossing experts should go.
The moment the war begins is the decisive battle. The enemy has clearly brought out all their strength to annihilate us in one go. If the Yin Yang Sect is destroyed, we will be next. The enemy will not give us any breathing room."
Taking a deep breath, Xi Renjun cupped his hands and said,
"I implore everyone to go all out. This battle concerns the survival of the Thunder Wind Realm!"
Xi Renjun's words moved everyone present. These were all ancient beings who had lived for many years and could not possibly not understand these principles.
"Very well, let it be so. Grand Steward Xi, you are responsible for mobilizing the armies of all families to support the Yin Yang Sect. We tribulation-crossers will go ahead to stop these demonic scoundrels!"
All the tribulation-crossing experts followed Patriarch Fang out of the great hall to support the Yin Yang Sect. They were not afraid that the demons would take the opportunity to sneak attack other families, as the enemy had already emerged in full force, showing all their strength. They would have no spare capacity to sneak attack others.
When Sui Xiaohang and Qi Manyao arrived, they happened to see all the tribulation-crossing experts setting out towards the teleportation array.
They wanted to stop Patriarch Fang, but seeing everyone's fierce expressions, they did not intervene.
"It's fine if they all leave. It means the spies have also left. We can go to the Fang family ourselves. I don't believe that old matriarch won't lend it to us."
After speaking, Sui Xiaohang led Qi Manyao towards the back mountain.
There was also a small teleportation array there, which was usually used by those extremely trusted by the Thunder Emperor Hall and the Fang family.
The two moved quickly, wanting to seize the teleportation array. Otherwise, it would be difficult to use it once the reinforcements from various families were mobilized.
They did not have great patriotic feelings; they cared more about their good friends.
The lives and deaths of the Yin Yang Sect disciples had nothing to do with them. They were more concerned about Wan Lei surviving.
The two quickly arrived at the teleportation array. They instructed the guard of the array to set the teleportation destination to the Fang family, and then they directly entered and were teleported to the Fang family.
At this time, everyone in the Fang family was busy. They had already received the order to support the Yin Yang Sect, and all the cultivators were being mobilized.
They had been to the Fang family before and knew where the old matriarch lived, so they immediately flew towards the back residence.
Upon reaching an ancient pavilion, they were stopped by guards.
"Please inform the Old Matriarch that Sui Xiaohang, the young master of the Heavenly Pill Pavilion, has something important to request an audience."
"Please wait."
A moment later, the guard came out and indicated that they could enter.
Entering the room, they saw the old matriarch sitting alone, sipping tea on a mat.
Upon seeing them enter, the old matriarch smiled and said,
"It's young master Sui. What important matter brings you to me, an old woman, instead of the patriarch?"
"Reporting to the Old Matriarch, the demons have invaded the Yin Yang Sect, and Patriarch Fang and other seniors have all gone to fight. I am here to trouble you out of necessity."
"Whatever it is, please speak freely. I will help in any way I can."
"Does the Old Matriarch know that Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu were killed by demons in the Ghost Immortal Secret Realm?"
"What? Xiaoyu and Wan Lei are dead!"
The old matriarch was shocked, and the cup in her hand fell onto the table, spilling tea everywhere.
"Old Matriarch, please do not worry. This is just something the demons said to disrupt our morale."
"Oh, so that's how it is. You scared me to death. It's good they are not dead."
"However, they are not far from death. Both are severely injured and dying, alone in the Ghost Immortal Secret Realm waiting to die, with no one to find them or save them."
"What! Then what's the difference from being dead!"
"Old Matriarch, please do not be anxious. Wan Lei has been afflicted with a death curse. Currently, only one pill can save him, which is the legendary Heavenly Dao Myriad Life Pill. As long as Wan Lei can take this pill, he will surely be resurrected and bring Xiaoyu back."
"Then hurry up and refine the pill! It will be too late if you delay."
"However, this pill has never been successfully refined by anyone since ancient times, and I have not been able to refine it either."
"Oh, dear child, why do you speak in such a way, as if you want to anger this old woman to death? Just tell me what you need."
"I need ten thousand-year-old nanmu wood. Only it can provide the vital energy needed for the Myriad Life Pill. Our thousand-year-old nanmu wood cannot be used to refine it. That is why I have dared to come and borrow the nanmu wood from the Old Matriarch.
Rest assured, Old Matriarch, we will not use it all. We only need its vigorous vitality. It can slowly absorb spiritual energy and nourish itself back."
"Why are you still talking about this? Guards, go and fetch the nanmu wood! Young master, feel free to use it. If you need anything else, just ask. The Fang family has everything to give to you.
In any case, you must save them!"