"Those damned things again? Still not giving up?" The veiled woman's voice was sinister.
This third Samsara is so difficult now, and those Corrector deserve a lot of credit for it, especially the guy called King of Qin twenty years ago. No one expected that some people could almost seal away all the ancient things with such meager power!
If they actually succeed, wouldn't all our efforts here over millions of years become a joke?
"These guys shouldn't be underestimated." One of the tall, thin men said in a deep voice, "This group of Corrector is different from the newcomers the Federation sent before. They were the creators and designers of this world, possessing power unknown to us. Just like the King of Qin of Qin back then, he actually knew the fatal weakness of the Outer Heaven Demon Statue and was able to unleash their world-destroying power with his weak body. We must be wary of this unknown method!"
The veiled woman snorted coldly upon hearing this, but did not refute it, after all, everyone had indeed been terrified back then.
They were just one step away from being collectively sealed away!!
"Do you know who this Chen Qing is, Sister Hong?" The man looked at the Dragon Mother and uttered a new title.
The Dragon Mother looked at the other person. "Have you heard of Pu Yunchuan?"
The moment the name was uttered, the entire military tent fell silent.
A name from a very long time ago, so long ago that they can't even remember what that era was like anymore—yet, once that name is mentioned, who wouldn't remember it?
That infamous monster master, who had tormented them so much that the guild players cursed him on the forums every day, they had always thought they would never hear that name again.
Pu Yunchuan, one of only two creators of this world, may be the one who holds the ultimate code!
"Didn't they say that the King of Qin is Pu Yunchuan?" the veiled woman said after a brief silence.
"That's just one version of events; perhaps we were all deceived back then." The Dragon Mother looked at the other person. "But whoever Pu Yunchuan is, we cannot allow him to grow stronger. You should understand what would happen if that guy had the same attributes as us!"
"What exactly is Sister Hong trying to say?" the tall, thin man asked, frowning.
"I bet Tiannan Pass can't stop him. If he occupies Tiannan Pass this time, Jiangnan's power will double. With the speed at which he is developing his military strength, coupled with the Dragon Palace Inheritance, once he grows strong, there won't be many who can rival him in the second version."
"That's just a temporary arrogance," the woman frowned. "As long as the Earth Spirit continues to rise, once our people arrive, we can wipe everything he's built up in the blink of an eye!"
"What if he can't descend?" Dragon Mother looked coldly at everyone. "What if he replicates the actions of the King of Qin of Qin and eliminates all forces in the second version?"
"How is that possible?" the veiled woman sneered. "I could believe you if you said he could take the lead, but you say he can eliminate all forces? The Four Kings of Ghost Domain, the Heavenly Python Palace, the Ten Thousand Insects Valley —the strongest forces in the second version are all in our hands. How can he possibly eliminate them all?"
"I also think you're exaggerating, Sister Hong." The tall, thin man from before said, "The reason King of Qin was able to do all that twenty years ago was because none of our forces had made any preparations in the first version. After all, the first version mainly consisted of scattered demons and human forces, which were not a threat. I admit we were negligent, but such negligence can only happen once. The second version is the key to the connection to the descent, and all forces have made their own arrangements. Even if Chen Qing knows some of the advantages of this version, it's impossible for him to truly dominate, right?"
The Dragon Mother didn't refute his words, but just rubbed her fingers slightly. In fact, she also thought it was impossible, but for some reason, Chen Qing gave her a feeling of unease that was too strong, even more so than the King of Qin back then.
According to her, it would be best to forcefully unleash some kind of power at this moment to nip him in the bud!
But she also knew that such an application was almost impossible to succeed. The King of Qin had already taken a huge risk by deploying the Outer Heaven Demon Statue that time. If they acted recklessly again, it could cause the world to collapse directly. Before obtaining the unlock code for the fourth version, if they rashly destroyed this place, all of them might be put into permanent slumber.
Chen Qing has not yet displayed the same threat King of Qin of Qin did back then. If he applies for a risk assessment based on his own feelings now, it will definitely be rejected.
If we can't rely on those above us, we can only count on the existing resources.
Thinking of this, the Dragon Mother looked up at Human Dao, "Let's not talk about the distant future, let's just talk about now. If Chen Qing occupies Tiannan Pass, what will you do? Are you just going to be stuck developing in the Southern Wilderness?"
Upon hearing this, the faces of the group immediately darkened. The Dragon Mother's lineage followed the path of King Xiang, which originally had the shallowest foundation. However, they had long ago assessed the situation and made early arrangements in the current imperial city, investing in the right people and establishing Kingly Dao for a benevolent dynasty. Although building the temple is difficult now, the quality is extremely high. In at most half a year, they will probably surpass the combined power of all of them.
"Is Sister Hong mocking us?" the veiled woman asked coldly.
"I don't have that kind of time," the Dragon Mother said quietly. "I do want to swallow up the entire Central Plains, but as you all know, I'm willing but unable. The King of Qin has repeatedly pressured me, forcing me to withdraw my troops. I can only develop around the capital. I can't take over the extra territories anyway. Rather than letting Chen Qing take them, why don't you take them?"
Upon hearing this, the group calmed down a bit. The logic was sound. The major guilds had always been vying for power, but they held one correct stance: to absolutely refuse the Federation's interference in their affairs. This was an ironclad rule that could not be betrayed; anyone who betrayed would be punished, just like back then.
"You want us to do this?" the veiled woman asked in a softer voice.
"If Chen Qing fails to take Tiannan Pass today, then consider me a mistake in judgment; he is not such a dangerous person. But if he does take it today, I hope everyone can unite, maintain the Alliance, and exert sustained pressure in a short period of time, preventing him from focusing on the northern frontier."
"And then what? You'll go and seize the spoils in the north all by yourself?" The veiled woman sneered again.
Their guilds followed the Ghost Domain route and are now all trapped in the Southern Wilderness. If, as the other side claims, they disregard development and allow the allied forces and Chen Qing to continue their deadly struggle, wouldn't that just allow this guy to plan his schemes in the north without a care in the world?
"I can make a soul pact with you. As long as you are willing to form an alliance to attack Chen Qing, I will fully cooperate. Furthermore, if you successfully leave the pass, I will not interfere in the southeast and Jiangnan regions. What do you say?"
Even the veiled woman, whose tone had been consistently harsh, was stunned this time. The other party's terms were far too generous!
"It seems Sister Hong is truly wary of that kid!" the tall, thin man chuckled.
"We can't help but be wary," the Dragon Mother laughed. "Putting aside everything else, just the fact that his so-called Divine Path Style, once it occupies the mortal realm, can encroach on the territory of the Yin-Yang Road, makes him our mortal enemy, isn't he?"
"That's true." The tall, thin man nodded. "We understand. Even if he fails to capture Tiannan Pass this time, he will still be our main enemy after we leave the pass!"
"That's perfect," Dragon Mother finally smiled.
That was the purpose of joining forces with this group. Chen Qing posed a stronger threat to her than anyone else. Even if it meant losing some initial benefits, she felt she needed to nip that guy in the bud.
Even if it goes against the wishes of those above!
As night fell, under the watchful eyes of the six men, Chen Qing once again commanded his soldiers to storm the walls of Tiannan Pass!
One more chapter to come