"Tell me, what is the current situation? Also, inform me about the specific arrangements and deployments of our Mu Pavilion."
Inside the main hall of Mu Pavilion, Elder Geng Tian, along with five other elders and four great commanders of Mu Pavilion, were present. After glancing at everyone, Li Xuan spoke directly.
Although he had learned some news from Fan Cong on the way back, as Fan Cong had said, his limited rank meant his knowledge was naturally different.
As soon as Li Xuan finished speaking, a faint aura of pressure permeated the air. Elder Geng Tian and the others were shaken. Li Xuan had not been seen for eight years, and now his appearance was like this.
It was not difficult to guess Li Xuan's current strength. He had likely surpassed everyone in Mu Pavilion, with the exception of Mu Lan Xin, the Supreme. At this point, Li Xuan could truly be considered the master of Mu Pavilion.
"Reporting to the Pavilion Master, currently Supreme Chen Yu is stationed at Jianmen Pass, accompanied by twenty members of the Elder Council. Tianyi Pavilion has a total of 30,000 disciples who have left the sect. After several previous engagements, we have lost over 1,300 disciples."
"Later, Supreme Jin Guang Shuo also went to Jianmen Pass, and the situation was then contained. Finally, the Great Venerable's wife, Venerable Yun, Venerable Bai, and three other Supremes joined forces to activate the protective domain array, which temporarily balanced the situation."
"In addition, regarding the arrangements and deployments of our Mu Pavilion, besides dispatching six thousand disciples to Jianmen Pass as ordered by Venerable Mu, there are still four thousand disciples divided into four hundred teams, with ten members per team. Each two teams form a unit, and they are currently patrolling and guarding the edge of Tianyi Domain."
Elder Geng Tian responded with a bow.
"How many disciples has our Mu Pavilion lost?" Li Xuan nodded upon hearing this. Elder Geng Tian's report was similar to what Li Xuan already knew.
Elder Geng Tian's expression turned solemn, and he sighed slightly. "Our Mu Pavilion has lost 425 people. Among them, 17 disciples at the commander level have perished."
"Their sacrifice will be forever remembered by our Tianyi Domain. Elder Geng Tian, ensure they are properly honored."
Li Xuan's expression also slightly tightened. The cultivation of a commander-level disciple required immense resources. To have lost seventeen in the initial engagement was undoubtedly a significant blow to Mu Pavilion.
"Reporting to the Pavilion Master, their bodies have all been properly handled," Elder Geng Tian replied.
Li Xuan nodded and then asked, "Are there any clear plans for the next course of action?"
"This... Pavilion Master, we have not yet received any arrangements or plans," Elder Geng Tian said, exchanging glances with the others and shaking their heads.
Li Xuan pondered for a moment and then said, "In that case, everything remains as it is. Furthermore, spread the word that disciples within the pavilion need not be overly anxious. Even if war breaks out, we will be the ones at the forefront. They are the future hope of our Tianyi Pavilion, so do not cause unnecessary panic."
"Yes!" Everyone responded with bows.
"Alright, everyone may be dismissed." Li Xuan nodded, and with a flicker of movement, he vanished instantly.
Suxian Peak, stone pavilion.
"You're back." Bai Suxin, Venerable Bai, put down her teacup and looked towards the void, speaking slowly. The next moment, Li Xuan's figure appeared.
"Greetings, Venerable Bai." Li Xuan bowed and greeted her.
"In over eight years, you've broken through to the peak of the Epoch Realm, and you haven't been affected by that malevolent energy at all. It seems the path I pointed you towards was not wrong," Bai Suxin, Venerable Bai, said, nodding slightly.
"It is thanks to Venerable Bai's guidance previously, otherwise, this disciple would not have achieved this level today."
Li Xuan smiled faintly. If Venerable Bai had not mentioned that forbidden abyss back then, it would have been truly difficult for Li Xuan to break through to the peak of the Epoch Realm in eight years.
Venerable Bai smiled, a rare occurrence, and then looked up at Li Xuan. "You came to see me as soon as you returned, so it's not just to report your situation, is it? Tell me, what are your thoughts on the actions of the Wangu Domain?"
"What are Venerable Bai's, the Great Venerable's wife's, and the other Supremes' views?" Li Xuan asked in return.
Venerable Bai looked at Li Xuan with surprise and then nodded with satisfaction. "I didn't expect that in over eight years, you've become more mature. The current situation, you must have already learned from your elders in Mu Pavilion."
"After our previous discussion, since the protective domain array has been activated, we will stall for time. In another two years, Brother Yi will return. By then, all of Great Venerable Wangu's actions will have been in vain."
"So the current decision from the higher-ups is to stall?" Li Xuan frowned.
If it were a matter of stalling for a month or two, it would be manageable, but to stall for two years, it was unlikely that Great Venerable Wangu would be so foolish.
Once Great Venerable Wangu made a move, the protective domain array would likely not hold for long. At that time, all the forces in Tianyi Domain would be annihilated.
Venerable Bai seemed to have read Li Xuan's thoughts and smiled. "You don't need to worry. That protective domain array was jointly set up by Brother Yi and Supreme Chen Yu. Even if Great Venerable Wangu makes a move, it will be difficult to break through in less than two to three months."
"Moreover, if Great Venerable Wangu truly attacks, the Great Venerable Alliance will serve as a check. And over the years, the two spirit treasures that serve as the array's eyes have become deeply rooted, making it even harder for Great Venerable Wangu to break through the protective domain array."
"If that's the case, then I have nothing to worry about. By the way, Venerable Bai, can Great Venerable Lin Yi truly return within two years?" Li Xuan nodded.
Venerable Bai hesitated for a moment, then waved her hand, and the stone pavilion was enveloped in a white light.
After doing this, Venerable Bai nodded and said, "Six months ago, Brother Yi communicated with us through divine soul exchange. In another two years, Brother Yi will be able to return to the Cloud World. Once Brother Yi returns to Tianyi Domain, the current crisis will naturally be resolved."
"If Great Venerable Wangu learns of Great Venerable Lin Yi's return, wouldn't he intercept him midway? I heard that Great Venerable Wangu is close to Great Venerable Fu Cang. If the two of them join forces, Great Venerable Lin Yi's journey back might not be smooth," Li Xuan said thoughtfully.
Venerable Bai smiled. "You don't need to worry about this. Although Brother Yi has suffered backlash from the Great Dao, it doesn't mean he is powerless. Otherwise, why would we have let Brother Yi go out alone back then?"
"Moreover, even if Great Venerable Wangu and Great Venerable Fu Cang join forces, it would be difficult to keep Brother Yi."
Li Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and then nodded slowly. "In that case, this disciple is relieved."