Realms In The Firmament

Everybody, even Xue Danru, and the Moon Queen had their faces turned awkwardly colorless.

To fight against a powerful force like that in a life-and-death battle, even the Moon Queen, Xue Danru, and Xuan Bing could not be sure that they could win and survive!

“The situation is more terrible than we thought!”

The Moon Queen took a deep sigh and said, “The West Hall, which is recognized as the most influential sect in the Qing-Yun Realm has been staying low and secretly developing power. The East Hall has been hiding behind all kinds of issues in the martial world too. For all these years, I have doubted it sometimes. The two great halls have been staying too low in the world as if they don’t care about power at all… However, now I know that they have been pretending all the time.”

“What should we do now?”

It was a question inside everybody’s heart.

They all looked at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao, who had recently become the world’s most powerful cultivator, was now the backbone to everybody!

His face looked solemn, and he stayed in thoughts for a while. After a while, he said, “Guys, we don’t need to be too pessimistic about it. We have obtained a lot of valuable information. We know where the enemies are hiding. That could be a huge opportunity for us. Our next step should surely be breaking the enemy’s subbranches over the world!”

“To attack such a huge-scaled organization, we must be careful on every move. We must either do nothing or do things successfully. We should make no mistakes.”

“Therefore, for the next thing to do, we should…”

Ye Xiao thought for a while and then said, “The first thing we should do is to make arrangement on our force. We must destroy the four bases that we already know the location of. We must destroy them at the same time, definitely not to attack them one after another… However…”

“We will need at least… ten thousand Dao Origin Stage cultivators for this mission. Therefore, we may need great palaces to send as many people as you can…”

Ye Xiao looked at Xue Danru, the Moon Queen, and Wenren Chuchu.

Basically, Xuan Bing should be missing, so Wenren Chuchu was the one who took the responsibility for the Misty Cloud Palace.

Xue Danru and the Moon Queen did not hesitate and just said, “That is not a problem.”

Wenren Chuchu said, “I will report to the palace and let the elders make the decision.”

As she said so, Xue Danru and the Moon Queen both showed her a disdainful look.

[What is that? You talked like we two are at a much lower position than Xuan Bing…]

“Aside from that, we should do some adjustment on the plan we made earlier. Whoever is powerful enough to join the mission to attack the four bases should go, but those who are below Dao Origin Stage should hide away for now.” Ye Xiao bitterly smiled and helplessly said, “The battle belongs to the high-level cultivators. People below Dao Origin Stage do not even get the chance to watch, perchance. Watching could be dangerous for them.”

“That is true. We don’t need meaningless sacrifice.” Lei Dadi agreed.

“The other sects should also send superior cultivators to join this fight.” Ye Xiao said, “The first move we take should be thundering. We must destroy the four training bases once and for all. Besides, while we are attacking the four bases, we can try to figure out the location of the fifth base.”

“Wouldn’t it rashly alert the enemy?” The Moon Queen asked Ye Xiao and said, “No matter how we try to stay covered, the East Hall and the West Hall will know as we take a move. Won’t the two great halls get back on us and stir up a huge disturbance in the world?”

“Well, I would love to see the disturbance.” Ye Xiao took a long breath and said, “Because what we know about them only depend on the words of our men. We can be sure about it, but we still need them to admit it. We need them to show the world who they are.”

The Moon Queen made a sigh. She could not deny that.

“I will lead the independent cultivators, Li Wuliang, Han Bingxue, and Jun Yinglian, with her people from the Sky Ice Palace to attack one of the four bases.” Ye Xiao said, “Your honorable Moon Queen, please lead your people and work with the Cold Moon Palace to attack another. Ice Cloud Palace should cooperate with one other sect under Master Xue Danru’s lead to take the third base. The last base should be the Misty Cloud Palace’s target…”

Ye Xiao looked at Wenren Chuchu who frowned but did not say a word.

Xuan Bing was a bit anxious, but she could not say anything for she was Bing’er at the moment, so she just lowered her head and held down the impulsion in her heart.

“In case anything goes wrong, Li Wuliang, you take Liu Changjun, Ning Biluo, and Z to help the Misty Cloud Palace…”

Li Wuliang was surprised, “Wait. what? You will be weak if I leave your group, won’t you?”

Ye Xiao blandly said, “We won’t be that weak. Don’t you know me? I have all kinds of unbelievable methods to deal with any situation.”

Li Wuliang laughed and did not say anything else.

The Moon Queen said, “The power of the Qiong-Hua Palace and the Cold Moon Palace should be more than enough to deal with one training base. Just like you said, in case anything goes wrong, I figure we should let Elder Yue Shuang and Elder Yue Han go to join your group, Lord Xiao Monarch.”

The Moon Queen saw how unhappy the two sisters were when Ye Xiao told them his plan.

Apparently, they were not so happy about not having the chance to fight on Ye Xiao’s side.

The Moon Queen was helpless about it. Since the two elders found their brother, they were totally like they had broken away from the Qiong-Hua Palace. The two sisters will not take orders from the Moon Queen at times.

Instead of having the two ladies unwillingly fighting on her own side, she figured it would be better to let them fight for their brother. Besides, they could help Ye Xiao’s group out since his group was the weakest.

Yue Shuang and Yue Han cheered up happily when the Moon Queen said so. They said, “Brother, the Moon Queen’s suggestion is brilliant! We can be together again!”

Ye Xiao was awkward, but there was nothing else he could do about it.

“Guys, please do it secretly when you call for your people. Before our people arrived, we should select some superior cultivators among us to join the mission. Once your men arrive, we should get on it as soon as possible!”

His voice sounded heavy. He said, “We are not allowed to fail this time!”

He turned around and looked at Wenren Chuchu and said, “As for the Misty Cloud Palace…”

Wenren Chuchu compressed her lips and said, “This is about the future of the entire Qing-Yun Realm. We will do whatever we can. The Misty Cloud Palace is never left behind on things like this! Besides, the great Elder Xuan Bing showed up here earlier. I don’t know why she left, but I do know that she will support Lord Xiao Monarch for sure!”

Ye Xiao nodded.

At night, Ye Xiao started to pick up some superior cultivators among the people who were in the base.

Unexpectedly, most of the people did not want to leave the army.

“We are not good enough in cultivation. We haven’t reach Dao Origin Stage yet. However… We can at least shout encouragement for our brothers and sisters!”

“This is going to be a destructive battle. Don’t we even get a chance to beat the enemies who are down on their luck? We can’t fight at the front line, but we can wait outside for those who try to escape!”

“Well, at least we can do some provision transportation work…”

“If you are going to fail, we will die soon afterward. If you win, we want to be there. When we are old, we can tell our grandsons about joining the fight of slaughtering demons!”

The crowd was boiling. Watching these people, Ye Xiao felt warm in his heart. These people showed enthusiasm and passion for all the people of the martial world.

“We won’t regret, alive or dead!”

“We won’t regret, win or lose!”

“Let’s prepare for the fight then!”

Ye Xiao divided these men into three groups. The first group should be at least level five of Dao Origin Stage, which was the main force of this fight. The second group was at least level one of Dao Origin Stage, as the preparatory force. The third group was those who were below Dao Origin Stage and who would not join the fight.

When they were all ready to set off, some white shadows of long clothes showed up in the sky, cold qi approaching from far away.

Ye Xiao looked up and saw the ladies flying over from far away in their clean, white, and sweet-scented clothes.

Everyone’s face was like an ice jade, looking cold like frost.

There were about six thousand ladies, staying in a square array formation while moving in the sky. As they slowly landed, it was like an ancient ice mountain was falling slowly and freezing the entire world!

“All disciples above Dao Origin Stage of Misty Cloud Palace are here to take your order, Lord Xiao Monarch. The Misty Cloud Palace is at your command!”

The lady who seemed to be their leader respectfully bowed.

Ye Xiao’s mouth twisted.

He had never thought that the Misty Cloud Palace would be the first sect to send their people over! He thought they would be the slowest one!

Besides, they had sent some many people!

There were thirty-six ladies to lead, including the ten Guardian Elders, ten Contact Elders, ten Service Elders, two Guardians of the Prime Master, and two Grand Elders. The one who spoke for the ladies was the Prime Master of the Misty Cloud Palace, Ying Geyin. The lady beside her was the first Enforcement Elder!

The Misty Cloud Palace had sent out all their leaders except one Home Affair Elder. They had sent almost all the people they had this time!

Basically, the entire Misty Cloud Palace was here at Ye Xiao’s command!

Ye Xiao knew that the Misty Cloud Palace would send some people over because he was a good friend to them after all. However, he never expected them all to come… It was a bit exceeding!

What if… What if the Demon Soul Dao attacked the Misty Cloud Palace during these days? The Misty Cloud Palace had no power to defend themselves!

Besides, what did the Prime Master say? The ladies were here to take Ye Xiao’s order. That showed their respect already. Why would she say that the Misty Cloud Palace was at Ye Xiao’s command? That astounded Ye Xiao from deep in his heart!

In fact, Ye Xiao was not the only one who was shocked. Xue Danru, who had just sent for her people, was so shocked that her eyeballs almost popped out of its eye frames. She had been sworn enemies to Xuan Bing for a long time. The Ice Cloud Palace and the Misty Cloud Palace were always at war. Enemy was the one who knew you the best, not your friend or your enemy. Xue Danru took a glance at those ladies, and she confirmed that the Misty Cloud Palace had sent over all their superior cultivators. The Misty Cloud Palace had given up everything for this fight!

As the biggest enemy to them, Xue Danru could not be left behind, could she? Without hesitation, she gave a second order. “All the disciples beyond level two of Dao Origin Stage are required to come right away!”

She could not have more people than the Misty Cloud Palace, but she could have a group of better cultivators.

She could not let the Misty Cloud Palace take all the credits!

In fact, Xue Danru was confused. [What is wrong with Xuan Bing? Is she out of her mind? Why did she send the entire Misty Cloud Palace over? Their palace will be empty, won’t it?]

[Doesn’t she care that the palace may get sneakily attacked?]

“It is such an excellent timing, ladies.” Ye Xiao was happy, and he said, “How did you make it over so quickly?”

Ying Geyin blandly smiled and then seriously said, “Our Great Elder Bing gave us an order several days ago. The Misty Cloud Palace will do whatever we can to slaughter as many demons as we can! The demons are rising. If we fail this battle, the Misty Cloud Palace won’t survive any longer. We have to do our best!”

Ye Xiao nodded and said, “That is true. Prime Master Ying is indeed a great hero! You are no worse than any man!”

“I am flattered, Xiao Monarch. I wasn’t saying those words just to be polite. Elder Xuan gave us the order to come. What we should do is to follow your command. Xiao Monarch’s command is Elder Xuan’s order for us. We won’t violate your words!” Ying Geyin looked at Ye Xiao, spoke decisively, but felt confused inside her heart.

[I never heard of anything between Xiao Monarch and Elder Xuan…]

[Why did she give me such an order all of a sudden? She took this so humbly. I understand that an army shall not have two commanders, but I don’t think she has to stay so… low!]

“I can’t thank the great Elder Xuan enough.” Ye Xiao said, “May I ask, where is her now?”

Ying Geyin said, “She told me this in the message. She left because of some information she got. I believe she is around the demon’s base at the moment, for some research.”

That was such shocking news. Even though Ye Xiao was always calm and steady, he got stunned.

Xuan Bing left the base because she had obtained the intelligence earlier, and she had set off for the demons’ nest already!

Xue Danru felt ashamed when she heard it. [I have been fighting against Xuan Bing for my whole life. Yet look at her… Her foresight… Her braveness… She has gone for a long time, and I have been stupidly waiting for the fight…]

Bing’er stood behind Ye Xiao, lowered her head and blushed.

Ye Xiao nodded with console.

“Elder Xuan Bing had mentioned that she was investigating on the Demon Soul Dao. She is just as good as people say she is. The great Elder Xuan is such a righteous and resolute person. She is such an honorable model for us all. The Misty Cloud Palace will take charge of the fight against the base at the Ying Soul Valley. Prime Master Ying, since you are here, you should be the leader of this battle. You will take charge of the fight! All I want from you is victory only! We are not allowed to lose!”

Ye Xiao spoke in a deep voice.

“Yes, Lord Monarch! We will win it!” Ying Geyin took a deep breath. Her eyes shined in the sparkle of resolution.

“Good!” Ye Xiao said, “The Ice Cloud Palace will go to the Dang Tian Entrance. The Qiong-Hua Palace will go to the Nether Valley with the Cold Moon Palace. I and my group will go take the battle of the Big Dream Mountain!”

“Excellent!”

“We have the plan set. Now it is time we set off!” Ye Xiao made the final decision and said, “In three days, we attack at dawn!”

“The name of this mission is Assassination at Dawn!”

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