How Wonderful

Playing with the Map of the Heavenly Dao alone was no longer an option, as this item could most directly capture Xu Linglong's movements.

Fortunately, Bai Xuanling was just talking for the sake of it. She got down to business and looked at Chu Xingchen, saying,

I asked the two questions you wanted me to ask. Your disciple's answer to both was no, but he felt it was necessary for me to make a trip here personally.

As for the Southern Zhanbu Continent, your second disciple said he would handle it.

Chu Xingchen nodded slightly, bringing the topic to a close.

Li Xingtian's way of handling things might not be dazzling, but he was definitely not someone who would mess things up.

Sometimes, this type of person was the most reliable. Chu Xingchen was more willing to entrust the most important matters to someone like Li Xingtian.

I knew most of the news before coming here, Bai Xuanling continued. Although Xu Linglong has set up a decoy, the general trend is on our side now. We could perhaps just push straight through.

With the Eighteen Immortal Sects, we could overwhelm them with sheer numbers.

Hearing this, Chu Xingchen looked slightly helpless. That is the logic, but the Eighteen Immortal Sects might not all support us. There are past grudges and grievances among them, so mobilizing them might be somewhat problematic.

At least before the great calamity completely affects them, if I just shout for help, they will probably just treat it as a song to listen to.

Furthermore, even if the demons haven't taken control of the Eighteen Immortal Sects, what if they sneak in to pass on information, just like Heavenly Demon Boluo? Then who knows what will happen.

I have a plan. The Xuanqing Heavenly Sect, Tianyan Sect, Taidao Sect, and Great Thunderclap Temple. If the location is truly confirmed, these four sects will be the main force. They can mobilize their greatest strength for a surprise attack without asking for reasons, which is the highest level of secrecy.

We will do our best to mobilize the remaining immortal sects and arrange them nearby to provide support when the fighting actually starts.

This can also prevent information from leaking.

Time probably won't be too abundant. We don't have much time left to screen which immortal sects don't have demon moles.

Bai Xuanling thought for a moment before asking,

Are you sure the Great Thunderclap Temple is reliable?

Chu Xingchen said with a firm tone,

As long as Runan and those Karma Buddhas are reliable, it is fine. Right now, we can only try our best not to waste a single bit of strength. If we really find the location of the grand formation, a fierce battle will be unavoidable.

Bai Xuanling nodded in understanding. So, what did you call me here to do?

Hearing this question, Chu Xingchen did not answer directly but spoke of another matter.

I do not quite understand why Xu Linglong would deliberately reveal her final trump card. Logically, it would be most appropriate to do such a thing sneakily and cautiously.

Unless this trump card requires a specific condition, and this condition cannot be hidden from us, so Xu Linglong chose to set up a decoy first. Or perhaps, this specific condition is something Xu Linglong and her group cannot handle on their own.

For this, they need to lure us into passively participating in it. For example, an extremely special sacrifice. I would be very suitable, for instance. Or to expand our thinking a bit more.

They need enough Dao rhythm aura from mighty figures to lock onto our world.

When things are abnormal, there must be a demon at work. So sometimes, it is hard to say whether to intervene or not.

We can only do our best. If we really cannot avoid all this in the end, then we must hit them where it hurts before it all begins.

The assistance level of the Xiaoyun Hall has already been raised.

I will try one last time to see if I can bait Xu Linglong or other Heavenly Demons. If we really catch them, having you here will give us more confidence in winning, and perhaps we can even force the other Heavenly Demons to not dare to come to their aid.

Hearing this, Bai Xuanling's gaze steadied. She looked at Chu Xingchen for a moment and finally nodded gently.

The so-called trying was probably Chu Xingchen using himself as bait.

Bai Xuanling also knew the news of Chu Xingchen's bravery in leading the charge here. If even this could not lure Xu Linglong out, then she really did not know how else Chu Xingchen would have to court death.

Chen Baiqing stood by the table, her eyes on Chu Xingchen, her lips pressed tightly together.

It was obvious that this third disciple had a lot to say, but because there were too many people here, it was not good to contradict her master in front of so many people.

She looked at Xie Lingyu with some anxiety, as if to say, Are you not going to persuade Master?

Xie Lingyu also looked at Chu Xingchen, but she did not speak out to stop him. Instead, she said calmly,

Although my cultivation is shallow, the Heavenly Demons should know my identity. If I go with you, it might tempt them even more.

After all, as you said, a burden has its uses.

Chu Xingchen looked at Xie Lingyu with a slightly surprised gaze, just as he was about to speak out and refute her.

But he heard Xie Lingyu speak first,

Do not say that you, Chu Xingchen, are willing to go for the greater good, but I, Xie Lingyu, cannot.

Chu Xingchen was left speechless upon hearing this. After thinking carefully for a moment, he chuckled lightly,

Since Lady Lingyu has said so, let us join hands this time.

As soon as his voice fell, Chen Baiqing's voice followed.

Master, I want to go too.

I never said anything about the all-powerful Baiqing.

But Master said I am your little padded jacket!

Chu Xingchen raised his eyebrows slightly. It is hot today, I want to cool down. Little Baiqing, be good!

Chen Baiqing opened her mouth to say something, but ultimately said nothing.

There were a bit too many people here. Some things had to be said in private when it was just their own people.

Chu Xingchen breathed a temporary sigh of relief. He looked at Xu Jin and Daoist Yuyang, asking,

What do you two brothers think of my shallow opinion?

Daoist Yuyang clapped silently, glancing twice at Bai Xuanling. Perhaps because he had spent so much time with Chu Xingchen, a teasing remark slipped out,

If the only living True Immortal in the world says there is no problem, how could us ordinary mortals who are still on the path have any problems.

Hearing this, Xu Jin only felt that Daoist Yuyang was truly brave! To actually tease Bai Xuanling to her face.

Bai Xuanling glanced over, the corners of her mouth curling up as she said,

Good boy, haven't been beaten up before?

Even before she survived the Heavenly Tribulation, no one had dared to tease her for hundreds of years.

Hearing this, Daoist Yuyang slowly took two steps back, then chuckled lightly,

This junior was just joking. In the future, when I go out, I can also say that I teased a True Immortal. It is a matter of face for this junior. The Taidao Sect will still have to put in effort in the future, so Senior would not take a junior like me seriously, right?

Bai Xuanling's eyes lifted slightly, and she pointed a finger straight at Daoist Yuyang's forehead.

Daoist Yuyang only felt that the hand's movement was clearly very slow, and he only needed to lean slightly to dodge it. But before Daoist Yuyang could move, that finger had already tapped on his forehead.

Boom!

Daoist Yuyang was directly embedded into the wall on the side.

Bai Xuanling slowly withdrew her hand and chuckled lightly, Just a joke with a junior. I imagine someone as young as you understands, right.

Daoist Yuyang's figure slowly peeled off the wall. After steadying himself, he cupped his hands and said,

Thank you for the guidance, Senior.

Perhaps at this moment in the room, only Bai Xuanling and he himself understood.

That finger...

Just how brilliant it was.

Seeing this finger, one could only say he had benefited from his association with Chu Xingchen.