Rebel-Suppression Alliance's temporary base was completely silent.
This is a secret Star Domain on the border of Southern Wilderness, hiding thousands of the Fusion Dao Realm monks who can cause shock in one place even by stamping their feet in Hongmeng Universe.
But at this moment, these powerful people who used to be so high above the others are all dejected, like cocks that have lost a fight. What permeates the stronghold is suffocating silence and dejection.
Failed again.
Not long ago, they put all their efforts into planning a "backdoor" raid plan that had lasted tens of thousands of years, but it ended with the disastrous defeat of True Lord Shi Gu and the serious injury of more than twenty fellow Daoists.
Successive setbacks are like heavy mountains, weighing on everyone's heart.
In the main hall, hundreds of monks were sitting or standing, but no one spoke.
The oppressive atmosphere lasted for several days, and finally, a voice broke the silence.
"Heavenly River Fellow Daoist."
An old-looking monk Fusion Dao Realm with the Daoist name "Withered and Flourishing" stood up. He was very senior in the alliance and quite prestigious.
"Are we going to continue?"
His voice was not loud, but it was like a stone thrown into a stagnant pool, causing ripples in everyone's hearts.
Everyone's eyes subconsciously turned to Heavenly River True Lord in the main seat.
Heavenly River True Lord didn't speak, just looked at him quietly.
Withered and Flourishing True Lord took a deep breath, seemed to have gathered enough courage, and continued.
"When we responded to the call of Daoist friends and established Rebel-Suppression Alliance, what was our purpose? The purpose was to seek justice from those Unity Realms and to gain a chance for a breakthrough."
"But what now? Tens of millions of years have passed. How much did we pay? What did we get?"
He looked around, with a hint of exhaustion and disappointment in his voice.
"Nothing."
"We can't even touch the Ten Directions Jiemie Grand Formation side. Instead, we are like a bunch of clowns, being played by the other side again and again and becoming their laughing stock."
"That line of defense can't be broken at all!"
"Ten Unity Realm strong men, plus forty Fusion Dao Realm Peak, form a big formation. Unless ten more Unity Realm come, who can break it?"
"Does it make sense for us to go on like this? It's just a waste of everyone's time!"
These words expressed the sentiments of the vast majority of people present.
There was a buzz of discussion in the hall instantly.
"Withered and Flourishing Fellow Daoist is right! Continuing like this is not an option."
"Yeah, those Guiyi... jing guys are treating us like monkeys, and we're still jumping up stupidly."
"When I first joined, I thought that with more people, we would be more powerful and that we could have a chance of survival."
"Now it seems that the chance is slim."
A monk stood up and cupped his hands towards Heavenly River True Lord, but his tone was somewhat decisive.
"Heavenly River Fellow Daoist, with all due respect, it is better to leave here than to die here."
"It's better for everyone to go their separate ways and find a place to hide and retreat than to waste time here and get nothing."
"Yes! Let's break up!"
"I agree! If the fight continues, we will all have to answer here!"
"It's okay not to wait for this alliance!"
For a time, the crowd was furious, and hundreds of monks stood up to agree, calling for the group to disperse, rising like a tide.
Chaotic Ancient True Lord and Lord of Ten Thousand Buddhas were sitting under Heavenly River True Lord, their faces extremely ugly.
"Shut up, everyone!"
Chaotic Ancient True Lord slammed the table, stood up and looked around at everyone, his voice serious.
"Who was crying and shouting for revenge and to seize the opportunity?"
"Now that you have encountered some setbacks, you want to give up? Have all your Dao heart been eaten by dogs?"
His prestige was still there, and this angry shout temporarily suppressed some of the commotion.
But Chaotic Ancient True Lord soon discovered that the situation was worse than he imagined.
He glanced around and saw that even the most trusted subordinates around him were looking at their noses and their noses, their eyes were evasive, and they did not dare to look at him.
They were also shaken.
Lord of Ten Thousand Buddhas proclaimed the Buddha's name and spoke in a calm voice.
"Everyone, please be patient. The current predicament is only temporary, and Unity Realm is not invulnerable to the strong."
"As long as we work together, we can always find a way to break the situation."
But these words, at this moment, seem so pale and feeble.
"The way to break the situation? Lord of Ten Thousand Buddhas, tell me, where is the method?" Someone Yin-Yang asked angrily.
"Are we still driving away ferocious beasts? Or are we transporting stars? Don't be kidding, those Unity Realm strong men don't take us seriously at all!"
"We can't even touch their defenses, so how can we break the situation?"
Lord of Ten Thousand Buddhas opened his mouth, but could not speak.
Yes, where is the law? Even he himself can't see hope.
True Lord Shi Gu, who was huddled in the corner, was trembling all over when he heard the word "disband" and his face was as pale as paper.
He is more afraid of the Rebel-Suppression Alliance being disbanded than anyone else.
Once this alliance breaks up, he loses his last refuge.
People like Jiemie and Blood Butcher will definitely make him Great Dao Jiemie and never be reincarnated.
"We can't break up! We absolutely can't break up!"
True Lord Shi Gu rushed out from the corner, roaring like crazy.
"We haven't lost yet! We still have a chance!"
"As long as we persist, we will be able to wait until they reveal their flaws! Heavenly River Fellow Daoist is very resourceful, he will definitely have a way!"
He was like a drowning man, desperately trying to grab the last straw.
However, everyone just looked at him coldly, their eyes full of contempt and disgust.
Who cares about a traitor's barking?
"Humph, a lost dog." Someone whispered disdainfully.
True Lord Shi Gu's roar had no effect. Instead, it made the atmosphere in the hall even more depressing and embarrassing.
In the main position, Heavenly River True Lord never said a word.
He just watched the farce below quietly, watching those allies who had once sworn to the war, now one by one wanting to quit.
Why isn't he upset?
Tens of millions of years of hard work were all in vain, and the team was almost unable to continue.
But he knew that he couldn't mess up.
He is the backbone of this alliance. If he is in chaos, this alliance will really fall apart.
He knew very well that Withered and Flourishing True Lord was right.
People's hearts have been scattered.
Just relying on drawing cakes to satisfy hunger and relying on common hatred can no longer maintain this team.
A visible hope must be found.
A real breakthrough that can rekindle everyone's fighting spirit.
Otherwise, Rebel-Suppression Alliance will surely fall apart today.
After a long time, Heavenly River True Lord raised his hand and pressed down.
The hall fell silent for an instant, and everyone's eyes focused on him again.
"Withered and Flourishing Fellow Daoist is right."
Heavenly River True Lord spoke, the voice was not loud but very clear.
"We are indeed at a deadlock, and continuing to waste it like this is not the way to go."
After hearing this, those who advocated disbanding showed a hint of joy on their faces.
Chaotic Ancient True Lord and Lord of Ten Thousand Buddhas felt their hearts sink.
"But..." Heavenly River True Lord changed the topic.
"Are you willing to just part ways like this?"
He stood up and looked at everyone.
"Is this how the grudges of those dead fellow Daoists are settled?"
"We were stepped on by the Unity Realm strong men and looked down upon like ants. Are you going to swallow this humiliation?"
"I know, everyone is tired and disappointed, and so am I."
"But at this time, we cannot give up."
"Giving up means that all our previous sacrifices have been in vain."
"Giving up means admitting that we are useless and ants that are allowed to be slaughtered by others!"
His voice suddenly rose to a high pitch, like a powerful bell, making everyone's eardrums buzz.
"I, Heavenly River, haven't given up yet!"
"Thirty thousand years." He held out three fingers.
"Give me thirty thousand years."
"If I can't find a new way to break the situation within 30,000 years, I will dissolve this alliance myself without you having to tell me."
"But if I find..."
He looked at everyone with an astonishing light shining in his eyes.
"I hope everyone can trust me again."
"Come with me and take another gamble!"
In the main hall, you can hear a needle drop.
Everyone was intimidated by Heavenly River True Lord's momentum.
Withered and Flourishing True Lord looked at him, his lips moved, but in the end he said nothing more.
"Okay." He said slowly, "We will wait for Daoist friend for another 30,000 years."
For a time, the crowd was excited.
The morale that had been sluggish just now was miraculously rekindled under Heavenly River True Lord's desperate declaration.
Heavenly River True Lord looked at all this, his face still expressionless.
He knew in his heart that this was just a bigger loaf to temporarily stabilize people's hearts.
For thirty thousand years, it is like a sharp sword hanging above the head.
He must find the breaking point within these 30,000 years.
Otherwise, everything will be in vain.
"Chaotic Ancient, Ten Thousand Buddhas, Shi Gu."
"Here."
"You guys, come with me out." Heavenly River True Lord stood up.
Chaotic Ancient True Lord was stunned. "Where to go?"
"Look for that breaking point."
After Heavenly River True Lord finished speaking, he turned around and walked out of the hall without explaining a word more.