Ling Wuyuan looked around at everyone, was silent for a moment, and then slowly said:
"I have called you all here today to discuss an important matter, but before that, I have some news to tell you first."
His voice was low, with a deep tone, echoing slowly in the empty meeting hall.
"What news?"
Li Wushang raised his eyes, his gaze fell on the solemn face of Ling Wuyuan, and there was a vague premonition in his heart.
Yan Xiu's triangular eyes widened slightly, while Chen Wuming frowned.
Only Li Hanjiang's expression didn't change much, and he obviously already knew what he was going to talk about next.
"East Foothills Prefecture Thunderlight Pavilion is destroyed."
Ling Wuyuan said in a deep voice. The moment his voice fell, the conference hall fell into a moment of dead silence.
Li Wushang was shaken all over, the pair of deep-set eyes suddenly enlarged, and the usual sinister look on the pale face was replaced by a kind of shock that was difficult to conceal.
Yan Xiu's triangular eyes flashed with unbelievable horror.
Chen Wuming's complexion changed suddenly, and his big hand pressed hard on the armrest of the stone chair, and he found extremely obvious fingerprints on the armrest of the stone chair, which was harder than ordinary steel.
Ordinary counties are no better than Central Thirty-Six Prefectures. The destruction of a top force was as shocking as a major earthquake.
"Everyone in the sect, including Supreme Elder Fan Yuan who was cultivated by Grandmaster Third Level, was killed."
Ling Wuyuan added in a heavy voice.
Yan Xiu's eyes twitched.
Chen Wuming's breathing was obviously heavier.
Li Wushang asked with irrepressible vibration in his voice:
"Which force did Thunderlight Pavilion provoke? Did it provoke the force of Central Thirty-Six Prefectures?"
"It's not the power of Central Thirty-Six Prefectures, but Azure Profound Sect."
Ling Wuyuan shook his head, his deep eyes showing solemnity.
As he finished speaking, everyone who was already extremely shocked fell into an even heavier shock.
In the meeting hall, it was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Li Wushang's pupils shrank, and an unbelievable look appeared on that pale face.
Yan Xiu's triangular eyes were fully opened, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes trembled with shock.
Chen Wuming stood up immediately, his beard trembling with the shocking news.
"Pavilion Master, can the news be confirmed?"
Yan Xiu took a deep breath, suppressed the vibration in his heart, and asked in a hoarse voice.
"The news has been verified repeatedly and confirmed to be true."
Ling Wuyuan looked at Yan Xiu and nodded slowly.
Li Wushang's expression changed again and again, and there was doubt in his voice, or he didn't want to believe it:
"Pavilion Master, Supreme Elder Fan Yuan of the Thunderlight Pavilion is a veteran grandmaster who has been in the realm of grandmasters for decades. Even if Fang Han and Gu Changqing join forces, it would be difficult to surround Fan Yuan, right?"
"According to the intelligence, although Fang Han is just a new master, he already has combat power comparable to Grandmaster Fifth Layer."
Ling Wuyuan was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, his voice a little deeper than before.
"During the sneak attack, Fan Yuan was killed before he could even use his trump card."
"Comparable to Grandmaster Fifth Layer?!"
Li Wushang was shocked, and the expression on that pale face turned extremely ugly in an instant.
Comparable to Grandmaster Fifth Layer, this word was like an invisible heavy hammer, hitting his chest hard and making him breathless.
Yan Xiu's triangular eyes were filled with shock and fear.
Although he knew that Fang Han was very powerful and had a strength comparable to that of a grandmaster before becoming a grandmaster, he did not expect that once Fang Han became a grandmaster, he would have a combat power comparable to Grandmaster Fifth Layer.
Chen Wuming's rough face was full of solemnity.
The hand holding the armrest of the stone chair was clenched and loosened, loosened and clenched again.
The three people's eyes met, and they all saw the same emotion in each other's eyes - fear.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the relationship between the Azure Profound Sect and Nether Pavilion is on the same level. Now that Azure Profound Sect has the strength to destroy the top forces, the next target is most likely to be Nether Pavilion.
Li Wushang took a deep breath and said with irrepressible solemnity in his voice:
"Pavilion Master, there is a deep grudge between me, Nether Pavilion, and Azure Profound Sect. It is very likely that I will become Azure Profound Sect's next target after the Thunderlight Pavilion. We must make plans early."
Yan Xiu's face was as solemn as iron, and he asked in a deep voice.
"Fang Han already has combat power comparable to Grandmaster Fifth Layer. If we really attack Nether Pavilion, how can we resist it?"
"This meeting is held to discuss how to respond to the crisis from the Azure Profound Sect."
Ling Wuyuan looked around at everyone and spoke slowly.
"It's better to sell off the assets secretly and evacuate Qingyang Prefecture entirely to avoid the spotlight for the time being."
Li Wushang gave suggestions.
"Although this will cause Nether Pavilion to suffer heavy losses, it is better than being destroyed."
"Fang Han This guy is good at Tracking Secret Technique. Even if he escapes, he will most likely be tracked and found."
Ling Wuyuan shook his head.
If there was a buffer time of a few months, he would be sure to evacuate quietly without being tracked by Fang Han. After all, after a few months, his aura dissipated, and even if Fang Han's tracking skills were powerful, it would still be difficult to track him.
But obviously, Azure Profound Sect will not give Nether Pavilion such a long time.
"If you can't fight head-on, you can't escape, so there's only one way left."
Yan Xiu thought for a long time and said.
"I will apologize to the Azure Profound Sect in exchange for understanding as a condition for preservation."
As soon as this was said, the meeting hall fell into silence again.
Nether Pavilion and Azure Profound Sect have a deep grudge. To apologize to the Azure Profound Sect in exchange for understanding means bowing to the Azure Profound Sect, which can be called a great shame and humiliation that Nether Pavilion has never seen in its hundreds of years of history.
If we do this, Nether Pavilion may be able to survive, but everyone present will be nailed to the Nether Pavilion's pillar of shame.
"Besides, isn't there a better way?"
Chen Wuming's eyes twitched, struggle appeared on his face, his voice was hoarse, and he asked.
"Azure Profound Sect's strength cannot be competed by the Nether Pavilion. Instead of waiting for the Azure Profound Sect to come knocking, it is better to take the initiative to apologize. It is better to lose face than lose life."
Li Hanjiang, who had never spoken before, spoke up and made the final decision.
"As long as people are still there, the inheritance of the Nether Pavilion will still be there. If people are gone, then nothing is gone."
"Then follow this strategy to deal with this crisis."
Seeing that although everyone was unwilling to accept it, they did not object, so Ling Wuyuan settled the matter.
In the backyard, Fang Han is practicing Wind-Chasing Moon-Pursuing Steps.
The green-robed figure flashed rapidly in the backyard, so fast that it exceeded the limit of ordinary people's vision.
If an ordinary person were here, they would be shocked to find that his entire body seemed to teleport, appearing in multiple locations in the backyard at the same time, as if he was everywhere.
It has been several months since Wind-Chasing Moon-Pursuing Steps Beginner stage, and it is not far from Minor Accomplishment.
But now at 512 times Body Movement Talent Amplification, his understanding of this Body Movement has increased at an alarming rate, and he is getting closer to Minor Success Stage.
"Whoosh!"
During the practice, Fang Han suddenly stopped.
It wasn't that he planned to rest, but there was a vibration coming from his body.
He reached out to touch the lining of his robe and took out a palm-sized jade talisman that was light blue in color.
It is Message Jade Talisman.
At this moment, the surface of Message Jade Talisman is flashing cyan light, which is a notification of a message.
Buzz--
Fang Han poured a trace of True Qi into the jade talisman, and a line of text appeared on the surface of the jade talisman:
"We have important matters to discuss, so return to the sect as soon as possible."
The news came from the sect leader Chen Tianyuan, who asked him to return to the sect immediately as there were important matters to discuss.
"It's time to return to the clan."
Fang Han looked at this line of text and whispered to himself.
He had been at the Fang Clan for nearly ten days, but he did not wait for the missing disciples from the Thunderlight Pavilion to show up.
He had originally planned to leave Fang Clan and return to the sect. Now that the sect leader called him back, it was just right.
"I just don't know what exactly needs to be discussed."
Thinking of what the sect leader mentioned in the message, Fang Han frowned slightly.
The sect leader did not hesitate to recall him when he was not in the sect. Obviously, this matter was not trivial.
Putting away Message Jade Talisman, Fang Han walked towards the front yard of the Rain-Listening Pavilion and found their parents:
"Father, mother, the sect has summoned me back for something. I have to go."
"So urgent?"
Fang Zheng and Lin Wan were a little surprised.
Thinking that Azure Profound Sect urgently summoned Fang Han, there must be something important, and they did not try to persuade him to stay.
Fang Han stretched out his hand and rubbed the top of Fang Ying's head and said:
"Read hard, otherwise you won't be able to understand the secret books I give you in the future."
"Bad brother!"
Fang Ying puffed up his cheeks and slapped Fang Han's hand away, but his eyes were slightly red.
Fang Han turned around and left the house, heading towards Liangshui City.
After getting out of Liangshui City, he identified the direction and pushed Wind-Chasing Moon-Pursuing Steps with all his strength. His body turned into a light cyan stream of light and rushed away in the direction of the Azure Profound Sect.
Two hours later, the towering mountain gate of the Azure Profound Sect appeared in view.
Fang Han did not go back to No. 35 Annex, but walked straight along the mountain road to the Sect Master's Hall at the top of the mountain.
Soon, he arrived outside the Sect Master's Hall.
When the disciples on duty in front of the palace gate saw Fang Han approaching, they quickly bowed and bowed and stepped aside to get out of the way.
Apparently they had been notified in advance.
Fang Han stepped into the palace.
Hearing the footsteps, Chen Tianyuan raised his head, saw it was Fang Han, nodded slightly and said:
"Sit down and wait a moment."
Then he stood up, walked to the door, and gave instructions to the disciples on duty outside:
"Go and invite Supreme Elder and Hall Master Chen, Hall Master Shen, and Hall Master Jiang."
The three disciples on duty responded and left quickly.
Not long after, footsteps were heard outside the hall.
Supreme Elder Gu Changqing wore a dark blue robe and stepped into the hall.
Although it was the farthest, with his master's speed, he was the first to arrive.
After him, three hall masters arrived one after another.
Hall Master Chen Chen Wanjun has a face of Fang Zheng and a steady walk. He carries an aura of calmness and self-reliance developed from being in charge of the Law Enforcement Hall for many years. He was the first of the three to arrive.
Hall Master Shen Shen Moyan arrived second with a calm demeanor and a somewhat bookish temperament.
Hall Master Jiang Jiang Chu arrived last, his eyes slightly narrowed, giving off a shrewd look.
After the three people entered the hall, they sat down on both sides.
Chen Tianyuan glanced at everyone present and said:
"The reason why Supreme Elder is invited to come with you today is because Nether Pavilion Master sent Elder to send a letter."
He paused and continued:
"After the Nether Pavilion learned that I, Azure Profound Sect, had destroyed Thunderlight Pavilion, he knew that he was no match for the Azure Profound Sect. He hoped to resolve the grievances between him and me, Azure Profound Sect, by making compensation."
"Over the years, Nether Pavilion has always been against me, Azure Profound Sect, and now I finally know how to be afraid."
Jiang Chu sneered.
"Compensation? A mere compensation is just to resolve the grudge between the Azure Profound Sect? Nether Pavilion is taking it for granted."
Chen Wanjun leaned back on the chair, his voice a bit cold.
"You're right. It's absolutely impossible to resolve grudges just by making compensation."
Shen Moyan agreed.
The attitudes of the three are extremely consistent and they firmly disapprove of reconciliation.