147: Deliberation

The Disciple responsible for guarding was startled and quickly went to report to the Sect's high-level members.

The news quickly reached Spiritual Void Master. Spiritual Void Master immediately rushed to the Teleportation Array, his face ashen as he watched the slowly expanding circle of light. It seemed the ※_28_⛬ could no longer hold back and was preparing to attack the Southern Territory.

Spiritual Void Master quickly sent messages, gathering all the high-level members currently on Tianquan Peak for a deliberation in the Spirit Realm Sect's main hall.

Soon, all the major figures arrived, and even Lin Chuan was called out of the Secret Realm by Spiritual Void Master.

Spiritual Void Master wasted no words, directly announcing the ※_28_⛬'s impending attack, while observing the attitudes of the various major figures.

As soon as the news broke, everyone present changed their expressions. Many major figures pulled out their communication talismans, and messages transformed into golden light, shooting from Tianquan Peak towards the various forces on the Canglan Continent.

Spiritual Void Master watched silently, not stopping them. He knew that each force had its own considerations, and he couldn't force all of them to participate.

Spiritual Void Master remained silent, and the major figures present also said nothing, all waiting for news to return.

The entire deliberation hall fell into an eerie silence.

It was Lin Chuan who broke the silence with a light cough, saying, "The monster siege event in the Secret Realm is about to end. The Secret Realm will then close for one day for an upgrade, and all Cultivators who participated will come out. Our Spirit Realm Sect plans to host a real-life monster siege."

Upon hearing this, many looked at Lin Chuan with interest, waiting for him to continue.

"Our Spirit Realm Sect plans to offer 20 million Spirit Stones as a reward to the many Cultivators. Anyone who can kill a ※_28_⛬ member will receive rewards based on their war merits," Lin Chuan continued.

Many of the major figures were moved by the mention of 20 million Spirit Stones. This was undoubtedly a huge sum, and while most forces could afford it, it wouldn't be as easy as it was for the Spirit Realm Sect.

Just then, golden lights flew in one after another from outside the hall. It seemed the replies from the various forces had arrived.

Martial Wuling True Person infused his Spirit Stone into the talisman, and his expression changed slightly. Inside was a personal letter from the Martial God Sect Sect Master, instructing Martial Wuling True Person to observe the situation at the Spirit Realm Sect and, if necessary, provide assistance. If an unbeatable expert appeared, he was to abandon the aid and return with the Sect's Disciples. It also stated that people from the Myriad Immortals Pavilion in Zhongzhou had been secretly dispatched to the Spirit Realm Sect.

Martial Wuling True Person was the first to declare, "The ※_28_⛬'s invasion is something everyone should fight against. Our Martial God Sect's Disciples within the Spirit Realm Sect will all participate in resisting the ※_28_⛬'s invasion."

Following Martial Wuling True Person's declaration, many major figures also expressed their willingness to stay and overcome the difficulties together.

While some chose to stay, there were naturally those who did not. An old man from the Eastern Territory suddenly stood up and said, "My Sect has other arrangements. I shall take my leave first!"

With that, he rose and left the main hall.

Spiritual Void Master looked at Lin Chuan, and seeing that Lin Chuan's expression remained unchanged, he also gave up the idea of speaking.

As the various forces in the hall all made their declarations, Spiritual Void Master saw that two-thirds of the people remained and smiled, "Spirit Realm Sect thanks everyone for your righteous assistance!"

"Sect Master, I will go announce this in the Secret Realm to allow the many Cultivators to prepare early!" Lin Chuan said, then directly left the main hall with 28.

The Grand Elder also said to Spiritual Void Master, "I will send people to notify the Cultivators who haven't entered the Secret Realm." With that, he too hurried out of the main hall.

Arriving in the Secret Realm and seeing the monster siege event nearing its end, Lin Chuan pulled out a large loudspeaker, input the message, and had the System help announce it.

The Cultivators participating in the event suddenly heard the System's prompt sound, followed by Lin Chuan's voice.

[Hello everyone, I am Lin Chuan, the Secret Realm designer. After the monster siege event ends, the Secret Realm will close for an upgrade in 15 minutes.]

[The Spirit Realm Sect is about to be attacked by the ※_28_⛬ army. The Spirit Realm Sect is now launching a real-life monster siege event, offering a 20 million Spirit Stone bounty. After killing a ※_28_⛬ member, rewards can be claimed based on war merits.]

[Cultivators who do not wish to participate in defending the Spirit Realm Sect, please leave the Spirit Realm Sect's sphere of influence in an orderly manner after the event to avoid accidental injury.]

As soon as this announcement was made, all the Cultivators immediately began discussing. Many Disciples from major forces began contacting their respective leaders, inquiring about their Sect's decision.

Many Loose Cultivators with low cultivation instantly made a decision, withdrawing from the Secret Realm early and quickly fleeing outside the Spirit Realm Sect.

There were also many brave Cultivators who, upon hearing the enormous 20 million Spirit Stone bounty, decided to stay and take a gamble.

The cultivation world never lacked courageous Cultivators; they all understood the principle that wealth is found in danger.

After Lin Chuan finished making the announcement, he ignored the reactions of these Cultivators and instead sent messages to Er Gou and Xiao Xiao, telling them to return to their residence.

Lin Chuan waited for a while at the residence, and Er Gou and Xiao Xiao ran in, looking anxious.

Lin Chuan instructed, "Your current strength is only at the Peak of Foundation Establishment. You won't be able to help in battle, so hurry and go down the mountain."

However, the two little ones were very stubborn, stating that they wanted to advance and retreat with Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan thought for a moment, then looked at 28 behind him, and could only agree, "Since you don't want to leave, then follow me. Don't wander far, understand?"

Er Gou and Xiao Xiao quickly agreed.

At this time, the Spirit Realm Sect was bustling with people. Many followed the commands of their respective Sects, rushing to their defensive positions to await orders. There were also many low-strength Loose Cultivators desperately fleeing down the mountain.

All of the Spirit Realm Sect's Disciples were dispatched to organize the orderly departure of those people, preventing chaos.

What surprised everyone the most was that a team of Loose Cultivators spontaneously organized themselves, forming a temporary Loose Cultivator Alliance of about 30,000 people. They actively sought out the Grand Elder and asked him to arrange a defensive position for them.

This made the Grand Elder feel incredible. When did these Loose Cultivators become so united?

Approximately two hours later, all non-essential personnel within the Spirit Realm Sect had left. Instead, those who remained formed battle formations, awaiting the arrival of the ※_28_⛬ army.

At the foot of Spirit Realm Sect mountain, the Second Prince's army had also assembled. With continuous dispatches, the Second Prince now commanded 500,000 heavily armed soldiers, a number that even startled him after they were gathered.

He had also received orders from Yuwen Xiong, the Emperor of the Southern Territory, to guard the outer perimeter of the Spirit Realm Sect, absolutely not allowing any ※_28_⛬ Cultivator to leave the Spirit Realm Sect.

Although these soldiers generally weren't very strong, once they formed a military formation, ordinary Cultivators indeed wouldn't dare to provoke them.

Standing on high ground, the Second Prince looked at the endless army and couldn't help but laugh loudly, "Hahaha, my Yuwen Imperial Family truly has strong soldiers and mighty horses! Elder Shen, how do I compare to my elder brother now?"

Elder Shen secretly sighed, then turned and smiled, "Second Prince, you are truly no less capable than the First Prince now!"