After learning of the Conservative Alliance's existence, Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan knew that this would be a difficult battle. Yet neither of them retreated in the slightest. They decided to take the initiative, expose the Conservative Alliance's schemes, and let the cultivators of the Primordial World see their true colors.
The two returned to the Lingxi Tribe and told the elders about the Conservative Alliance. The elders' expressions turned grave after hearing this. "The Conservative Alliance is immensely powerful. It has united many Conservative Faction sects and tribes, and dealing with them will be no easy task. But their actions have already seriously affected the development of the Primordial World. We cannot stand by and do nothing."
With the elders' support, Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan began gathering strength within the Lingxi Tribe. They called upon the cultivators who had benefited from the new cultivation philosophy and explained the current situation to them. The cultivators all declared that they were willing to follow Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan in opposing the Conservative Alliance.
"Miss Chen, we believe in you. The new cultivation philosophy has made us stronger, and we cannot let the Conservative Alliance destroy all of this!" a young cultivator said excitedly.
"That's right! We are willing to fight the Conservative Alliance for the progress of the Primordial World!" the others echoed.
Meanwhile, the Conservative Alliance also noticed Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan's movements. At the alliance headquarters, in a lavishly decorated hall that nevertheless exuded an eerie atmosphere, the alliance leaders were discussing countermeasures.
"Those two brats actually dare to resist us and even gather people? They really don't know their place!" A fat, big-eared elder slammed his palm onto the table.
"Hmph, they are merely courting death. But we cannot let our guard down either. We need a foolproof plan to wipe them out completely, along with the supporters of the new cultivation philosophy." The alliance leader narrowed his eyes, a trace of viciousness flashing within them.
After some deliberation, the Conservative Alliance decided to set a trap and lure Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan into it. They deliberately spread word that an ancient ruin contained evidence capable of completely overturning the new cultivation philosophy, hoping to lure Chen Siyu and the others there.
After learning of the news, Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan fell into thought. Chen Ruixuan frowned and said, "Sister, this is very likely a trap. The Conservative Alliance definitely means us no good."
Chen Siyu nodded. "I think something is suspicious as well, but if there truly is evidence that could overturn the new cultivation philosophy, we cannot ignore it. This may also be an opportunity to expose their scheme."
After careful consideration, Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan decided to lead a group of elite cultivators to the ruins. When they arrived, they found the place deathly silent and permeated by an eerie presence. The gates of the ruins stood wide open like a giant mouth waiting for them to step inside.
The group cautiously entered the ruins. Not long after they went in, the gates behind them suddenly shut, and countless mechanical puppets surged out from all around them. These puppets were enormous, radiating a cold aura. The weapons in their hands gleamed with icy light as they charged toward Chen Siyu and the others.
"It really is a trap! Everyone, be careful!" Chen Siyu shouted. She swiftly swung the Five-Colored Ribbon around several puppets, then flung them aside with a powerful sweep. Chen Ruixuan unleashed the Pretty Me Punch, striking the puppets again and again. Every punch erupted with powerful spiritual energy, sending the puppets reeling backward.
The other cultivators also unleashed their spells and began fighting the mechanical puppets. However, the puppets were numerous and seemed tireless, surging forward wave after wave. As Chen Siyu fought, she observed her surroundings, trying to find a way to break the trap.
Amid the fierce battle, Chen Siyu discovered that the puppets' movements seemed to be controlled by a massive crystal at the center of the ruins. If they destroyed the crystal, they might be able to stop the puppets' attacks.
"Everyone, listen up! Focus your strength on attacking the crystal at the center of the ruins. That is the key!" Chen Siyu shouted. Hearing this, everyone moved toward the crystal, fending off the puppets' attacks while launching strikes at it.
The trap set by the Conservative Alliance was exceedingly dangerous. Could Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan successfully destroy the crystal, lead everyone out of danger, and use this opportunity to expose the Conservative Alliance's scheme? This difficult game of wits had only just begun. What challenges awaited them next?
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