Chapter 1139 Pressure
Chen Yang opened the document and his expression immediately turned grim after reading it.
"If this is true, then our time is really running out!"
Bamu Ge had also been gathering intelligence these past few days.
The City Lord of Yaogu City rarely made appearances, but over time, clues could still be observed within the City Lord's mansion.
Bamu Ge was now aware that the City Lord of Yaogu City had left, but could only speculate about his destination.
However, none of this was a problem for Dong Cang.
Thanks to the spirit stones provided by Chen Yang, Dong Cang had not only infiltrated Yaogu City but had also established a presence in many of the cities controlled by the Yao Du forces. Furthermore, the monster patrol commander's token Chen Yang had given him had even allowed Dong Cang to make contact with the Monster Patrol Division.
"We don't know how many people from the Monster Patrol Division will be coming, but from what I know, there will definitely be those in the Core Fusion realm."
Hearing this, Chen Yang immediately frowned. The Land of Hope had just begun to stabilize. If it suffered a fatal blow at this moment, not only would they lose personnel, but it would also be a severe blow to everyone's confidence.
It was possible that the remaining bloodline humans might even leave.
"It would be best if we could block all of them outside. Do you have any ideas?" Chen Yang asked Dong Cang.
Dong Cang also wore a wry smile. "My thoughts are the same as yours. If they manage to reach the Land of Hope, everything you've worked so hard to build will likely vanish."
"It would be best if we could gather all the Core Fusion realm cultivators and launch a preemptive strike before they make their move."
Chen Yang agreed with Dong Cang's plan. This was the only way to preserve the Land of Hope as much as possible.
After leaving the courtyard, Chen Yang immediately had Qin Yunlan contact the Core Fusion realm cultivators.
At first, everyone thought Chen Yang had gathered them to distribute spirit stones.
"I think this will be completely unnecessary in the future. I was just about to go into seclusion for a while! A delay of a month or two shouldn't be a big problem!"
"Heh, you say that. I think I'll take yours for you. A few top-grade spirit stones, they don't seem to be of much use to you anyway."
Amidst their laughter, they saw Chen Yang with a grim expression.
These people were all in the Core Fusion realm. It would be an understatement to say they were sharp; they could sense that something was amiss with Chen Yang.
Chen Shu followed closely behind and, after confirming that everyone had arrived, immediately activated the formation in the courtyard.
Everyone was stunned. No one knew that there was a formation here.
Although the formation only blocked external spiritual senses, it seemed like a waste of spirit stones to activate it right under their noses.
"Chen Yang, this formation is a bit redundant. We are all in the Core Fusion realm. Who would be foolish enough to eavesdrop?"
In response to the questioning, Chen Shu said, "If it were below the Core Fusion realm, there would be no need to worry. But we fear eavesdropping from those in the Core Fusion realm. This formation is specifically designed to guard against them."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's hearts skipped a beat.
All the Core Fusion realm cultivators of the Land of Hope were here. Who else could be eavesdropping from the outside?
Chen Shu was clearly not referring to someone from their own group!
Chen Yang waved his hand. "Distribute the spirit stones first."
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Shu had already handed out the prepared spirit stones to everyone.
Of course, with the formation activated, everyone knew that summoning them all here was not just about this matter.
When Chen Yang told everyone his and Dong Cang's suspicions, the courtyard was filled with a buzz of discussion.
While the Core Fusion realm cultivators were a formidable force, they were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot against the entire Yao Du forces.
One of the Core Fusion realm cultivators stood up and counted.
"All the human Core Fusion realm cultivators of the Land of Hope are here. To be precise, it's all the human Core Fusion realm cultivators in the entire realm."
"No more, no less, including you, Chen Yang, a total of ten people."
"And honestly, everyone's cultivation realm isn't very high. Those above the fourth layer of Core Fusion, there are probably only two or three of them?"
"What about the Yao Du Mansion? Just the city lords of all the cities combined are probably stronger than them."
"If they really come, even a desperate battle would likely end in a grim outcome."
The others shared the same sentiment.
Seeing this, Chen Yang said solemnly, "I had hoped to give us enough time to cultivate a batch of Foundation Establishment realm cultivators, even if it meant pouring spirit stones into them to reach Core Fusion. But I didn't expect them to discover this place so quickly."
"This is something we can't avoid. Are we going to keep hiding and running like before?"
At this statement, everyone's hearts tightened.
That's right!
After enjoying such a life, were they supposed to wander again?
Even if these old guys were willing, the younger generation would likely not be able to bear it.
"Then Chen Yang, what do you suggest we do?"
"You gathered us old folks here, gave us spirit stones and pills. We will listen to you now!"
Chen Yang did not give an answer immediately. Instead, he stood up and paced back and forth in the courtyard.
After a long while, he stopped and said word by word, "We will launch a preemptive strike and catch them off guard."
"If the effect is not significant enough, then everyone must make preparations. Those below the Foundation Establishment realm can leave, and then we will destroy the spatial tunnel."
"But those above the Foundation Establishment realm will likely not be able to leave."
"If it truly comes to that, I have only one requirement for all of you, and I mean all of you in the Core Fusion realm."
"Do not waste your lives in vain. Run when you encounter Core Fusion realm cultivators, but attack if you don't.
"Even if they can establish spatial tunnels, those above the Foundation Establishment realm cannot pass through. Humanity still has its last hope. What I intend to do is to eliminate all the geniuses of the realm. Anyone who has the opportunity to break through to the Core Fusion realm, not a single one will be spared!"
By the time Chen Yang finished speaking, everyone gasped, a chill running down their spines.
If it truly turned out as Chen Yang said, it would be the final decisive battle!
"If a month is not enough, then use a year. If a year is not enough, then ten years. As long as you are alive, you will be a pressure on them."
Seeing everyone's troubled expressions, Qin Yunlan stood up and said, "The situation might not be so dire. The Yao Du forces also have their enemies."
"They cannot possibly send all their Core Fusion realm cultivators here."
After Chen Yang distributed the prepared recovery and healing pills, everyone was certain of one thing: the method Chen Yang had just proposed was likely something he had planned long ago, otherwise, how could he have been so well-prepared.