The atmosphere in Qingfeng Hall was incredibly heavy.
Several major peak forces had suffered severe blows.
Yi Feipeng and Qingyan were dead, while Yu Xing Daoren and Ye Yaoyang were seriously injured. The Tower Master and Ye Shenghui were nowhere to be found. These pieces of news came one after another, making it difficult for the members of the Hidden Group to breathe.
"Senior Sister, I've made up my mind. We march on Feiyun Pavilion immediately!"
After a long silence, Ye Cangtian's voice rang out.
Lan Yue was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "Junior Brother, forces like Jifeng Tower have been heavily damaged and can hardly mobilize troops. If it's just our Hidden Group, it will be very difficult to deal with Feiyun Pavilion."
Lan Yue stated that even if the Hidden Group achieved ultimate victory, it would be a Pyrrhic victory, and the cost would be immense.
"Now is the best opportunity!"
Ye Cangtian looked at Lan Yue and explained his thoughts.
Currently, the major peak forces had just suffered their injuries, and Feiyun Pavilion's troops were still on their way back.
Therefore, Feiyun Pavilion would not have many experts stationed there.
Thus, by concentrating all their strength, they might be able to achieve a decapitation strike.
If Feiyun Pavilion were destroyed, the remaining individuals would be stragglers, and it would not be difficult to eliminate them.
"Junior Brother, what you're saying has some truth to it!"
"But Feiyun Pavilion also has its foundations. If they dared to mobilize their entire force to deal with the four peak forces simultaneously, they should have defenses against a decapitation strike!"
"Furthermore, Feiyun Pavilion is located between Liehuo Academy and Jifeng Tower, and the distance is not too great. Perhaps those expeditionary forces have already returned to Feiyun Pavilion..."
Lan Yue acknowledged Ye Cangtian's reasoning but still disagreed because the action was too risky.
If Ye Cangtian and his men were all lost, then the Hidden Group would have no hope of victory!
Therefore, in her opinion, they should endure for now.
Once Ye Yaoyang and Yu Xing Daoren recovered from their injuries, they could join forces with their respective factions to launch an offensive, which would have a higher chance of success.
"Absolutely not!"
Upon hearing Lan Yue's idea, Ye Cangtian directly refused, saying, "We are recuperating, and they will also need to recover. If we fight later, the casualties will only be greater..."
Ye Cangtian stated that although the major peak forces had suffered heavy blows, the other side would also pay a price.
Therefore, it would be easier to eliminate them.
This...
Hearing this, Lan Yue hesitated.
After a while, she looked at Ye Cangtian and said, "There's another problem, our high-end combat power might not be enough."
Lan Yue reminded Ye Cangtian that Feiyun Pavilion already had a considerable number of Heavenly realm experts, and they had also captured the Tower Master and Yan Shenghui.
Capturing Yan Shenghui was understandable; perhaps they could use him to threaten Liehuo Academy.
But what was the purpose of taking the Tower Master?
Feiyun Pavilion had already annihilated Jifeng Tower, and the Tower Master must have harbored extreme hatred towards them. Taking him back would be a ticking time bomb.
Unless they had a way to control the Tower Master, in which case, the Tower Master would also become an enemy of the Hidden Group.
Hmm?
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian's brow furrowed, and a warning bell rang in his heart. He immediately calmed down.
Lan Yue's words were not without reason!
Not to mention the addition of two Heavenly realm combatants to their side, what about the soldiers? Looking at their former allies and superiors, did they still have the morale to fight?
And considering the Hidden Group's Heavenly realm combat power, even with Lan Yue and Changsun Lingxi, it would only be five people. They did not have an advantage in numbers.
After a long silence, Ye Cangtian looked at Lan Yue, his gaze regaining its firmness.
"Senior Sister, I still stand by my previous view. Time waits for no one. We must strike this time!"
"I say it again, even if we have fewer high-level experts than the enemy, they may not be in peak condition. We still have a chance to defeat them!"
On the other side, seeing that Ye Cangtian had made up his mind, Lan Yue knew that no matter how much she tried to persuade him, it would be futile.
Thinking of this, Lan Yue gritted her teeth and nodded, saying, "Since you are confident, I will give you my full support. Give me one night, and I will gather all the elites of the Hidden Group!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian nodded and agreed.
...
The next morning.
When Ye Cangtian walked out of Qingfeng Hall, more than a thousand people were standing in formation outside the hall. They were all wearing armor crafted by Chixia Island, looking majestic.
Leading them were the five commanders of the Death Squad and Yulong Mountain Villa.
Overnight, Lan Yue had mobilized all the elites of the Hidden Group and Yulong Mountain Villa, waiting for Ye Cangtian's command.
"Junior Brother, this time we must win, not lose. All the elites are here. If we lose..."
Lan Yue wanted to say more, but before she could finish, Ye Cangtian raised his hand and interrupted her.
Although he did not manage the Hidden Group or Yulong Mountain Villa, he had a general understanding of their strength.
With so many experts gathered here, he knew without a doubt that all their elites had been deployed. If they failed, the Hidden Group and Yulong Mountain Villa would likely have no chance to recover.
"Haha, you brat are finally making a move. I can't miss out on this kind of battle!"
Just then, a hearty voice called out, and Haotian walked over step by step.
The commotion in the Hidden Group last night was considerable and could not be hidden from him. He had learned that Ye Cangtian was going to fight to the death, so he appeared to lend his support.
"Hehe, I didn't expect that this old bone of mine could still catch up to such a grand battle. How fortunate!"
As Haotian's voice fell, Elder Long's figure also appeared, directly coming to Ye Cangtian's side.
Seeing the appearance of two veteran Heavenly realm experts, Ye Cangtian felt warmth in his heart, but he still stepped forward and said, "Seniors, I originally intended for you to guard the Hidden Group."
Ye Cangtian had indeed not planned to notify them.
He wanted them to stay and guard, so that even if they lost, the Hidden Group would still have some resistance.
This way, Feiyun Pavilion would not be able to influence the outside world so easily.
Hmph!
Haotian snorted directly and said, "You've bet all the Hidden Group's foundations. If you lose, even if we two are left, what use will it be!"
Elder Long nodded and said, "That's right. Since you've chosen to go all out, let's wager it all..."
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian looked deeply at the two of them, then nodded heavily, saying, "Alright, then I'll listen to you both. We fight side by side!"
With that, Ye Cangtian looked at everyone present.
"Brothers and sisters, this battle is not just for ourselves, but for our families and for the Hua Xia forces!"
"Therefore, I ask everyone to fight with all your might to the end! For the Hua Xia ruins, let us usher in an era of peace and prosperity!"
As Ye Cangtian's voice fell, a thunderous roar erupted from the field, and the fighting spirit of everyone reached its peak.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian glanced at Elder Long and the others and said, "I'll go ahead and scout the situation. If needed, I'll have Kong Kong notify you!"
Seeing Elder Long and the others nod, Ye Cangtian did not hesitate and stepped forward, entering the teleportation gate.
...
In Feiyun Pavilion, on the main hall.
The Pavilion Master, Hun Buming, sat in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over the Second Pavilion Master and the honored guests who had just returned, his brows slightly furrowed.
The next moment, Hun Qianqiu cupped his hands in a salute and then asked, "Pavilion Master, is there something important that made you urgently recall us?"
Hun Qianqiu knew that it was the Fourth Honored Guest who had recalled them, but the Fourth Honored Guest held the Pavilion Master's token.
Moreover, he was very dissatisfied with the Fourth Honored Guest's actions.
He had just destroyed Jifeng Tower and received an urgent order, forcing him to leave the main force and rush back.
This had made him quite irate. It was only half a day's difference; what pressing matter couldn't wait?
The Pavilion Master glanced at everyone and said after a brief silence, "The Fourth Honored Guest said that there is a spy among you, so he called you back to investigate."
"Spy?"
Hun Qianqiu was immediately enraged and said fiercely, "We fought bloody battles outside and achieved great merits, and you're in the rear slandering us! Damn it, are you afraid that we will surpass you!"
This...
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Honored Guest was speechless.
He had never expected the Pavilion Master to reveal the matter, and he had not yet collected enough evidence.
On the other side, the Pavilion Master also looked at the Fourth Honored Guest and said calmly, "Fourth Honored Guest, you should remember what I said, right?"
The Fourth Honored Guest immediately broke out in a cold sweat. Before he could say anything, the Pavilion Master threw a dagger, which pierced directly through his heart.
There was no longer any need for proof; the Pavilion Master had already understood everyone's battle achievements.
If there was a spy among them, the operation would not have been so smooth.
And the Third Honored Guest, who was the only one who did not return, his soul lamp had been extinguished, meaning he had likely died on the battlefield. Therefore, he was even less likely to be a spy.
Thus, to stabilize the morale of the troops, the Pavilion Master had to kill the Fourth Honored Guest on the spot.