163: The Big Three and Millions of Demons!
Han Li glanced at the white-robed youth and said, "The environment here is quite good."
The white-robed youth smiled, "As long as Senior likes it."
"Let's not waste words. Since you've brought me here, it must be for the beast tide. In that case, there's no need to beat around the bush."
"Uh..."
The white-robed youth was stunned, looking at Han Li. He didn't know what to say.
He had originally planned to let him stay for a few days, but he hadn't expected him to be so direct... it made him a bit unsure how to respond.
"Senior is truly a straightforward person. Inviting Senior here is indeed related to the beast tide. However, Senior has just arrived today, so please rest here. Tomorrow morning, I will invite Senior to my Luo Xing Sect to discuss this matter. What does Senior think?"
The white-robed youth looked at Han Li and said.
"Alright."
Han Li nodded.
The white-robed youth smiled, then clapped his hands. Soon, two young maidens entered the hall.
Their delicate and charming appearance, paired with sky-blue long dresses, made them even more endearing.
"Senior, these two maidens were cultivated by my Luo Xing Sect from a young age to serve Senior. If Senior has any needs, please feel free to say so."
The white-robed youth spoke.
"Senior, do you have any other needs?" The white-robed youth looked at him.
"No, you may go." Han Li nodded.
"Then Senior, I will take my leave now. I will return here tomorrow morning."
The white-robed youth nodded.
After speaking, he bowed and turned to leave.
Watching the white-robed youth depart, Han Li twirled the teacup in his hand.
Beside him, the two young maidens stepped forward.
"I am tired. Take me to the resting room first," Han Li said indifferently.
The two young maidens' faces flushed slightly, then they nodded and turned to lead the way.
Soon, the two young maidens led Han Li to a courtyard.
The courtyard was large, with a row of rooms inside.
The two young maidens stepped forward and opened one of the rooms. Han Li walked inside.
The room was filled with a special fragrance. Han Li scanned it and saw a small incense burner placed in the room, containing a special incense that purified the air and refreshed the mind.
The furnishings in the room were also complete.
Han Li scanned the room and walked to the bed.
His Divine Sense silently probed the room and the entire courtyard, confirming there were no issues before he retracted it.
"Senior, are you resting now?"
One of the young maidens asked with a slight blush.
"You two may leave. I don't like to be disturbed," Han Li said indifferently.
Upon hearing this, the two young maidens were momentarily stunned.
"Leave, didn't you hear me?" Han Li's voice sounded again.
The two young maidens immediately came to their senses, nodded, and then left the room.
However, they did not leave the courtyard, but waited at the door.
Han Li sensed their presence but said nothing.
Women were good, but he wasn't in the mood right now.
More importantly, he still needed to consider the matter of the beast tide... At this moment, in a mountain peak palace north of Luo Xing City, a white-robed young man appeared.
Stepping into the palace, the white-robed youth waited for a while, and soon a purple-robed figure appeared.
A middle-aged man, in a purple robe, exuded an aura of nobility.
"Greetings, Sect Leader."
The white-robed youth immediately bowed to the purple-robed middle-aged man.
"You said an outside powerhouse has arrived in Luo Xing City?" The purple-robed middle-aged man asked the white-robed youth.
The white-robed youth immediately nodded, "Reporting to Sect Leader, that is correct. This Disciple has already made arrangements, and he is currently resting in our Sect's resident manor."
"What is his specific cultivation level?" The purple-robed middle-aged man asked him.
"He should be a powerhouse of the Divine Aperture Realm," the white-robed youth nodded.
"Divine Aperture Realm..."
"Sect Leader, this person is extremely young, even younger than this Disciple. He looks to be no more than twenty," the white-robed youth said.
"Hmm? Are you sure?" Hearing this, the purple-robed middle-aged man looked at him.
"Yes, this Disciple is sure." The white-robed youth nodded.
"So young. If he hasn't consumed some Medicinal Pill for maintaining youth, then he must be a peerless Prodigy. In the North Sea, there shouldn't be any other forces with such a young person. Could he be from another continent?"
The purple-robed middle-aged man lowered his head, thoughts flashing through his mind.
And at this moment, the white-robed youth spoke again, "Sect Leader, this powerhouse said he wants to come to the Sect to discuss the beast tide. It seems this powerhouse is very interested in the beast tide. This Disciple has already agreed to bring him tomorrow morning."
"You just met, and you're already in such a hurry to talk?" The purple-robed middle-aged man frowned.
The white-robed youth said, "Sect Leader, it wasn't this Disciple who wanted to talk, but this Senior was interested and brought it up himself, so I simply agreed."
"Is that so... Then fine. Bring him tomorrow morning. I'm quite curious to meet such a young powerhouse." The purple-robed middle-aged man nodded.
"Yes." The white-robed youth nodded.
"This will be credited as a merit for you. Later, go to the Alchemy Hall for a reward." The purple-robed middle-aged man spoke, and as he did, a token flew out and landed in the white-robed youth's hand.
"Thank you, Sect Leader!"
The white-robed youth was delighted.
"You may leave."
The purple-robed middle-aged man waved his hand. The white-robed youth nodded and then left.
Watching the white-robed youth leave, the purple-robed middle-aged man paced back and forth in the hall, finally sitting down on a chair and closing his eyes.
"Whoosh--!"
Before long, a sound of rushing air came from outside the hall, and the purple-robed middle-aged man opened his eyes.
Two figures appeared before him.
One was a Silver-haired old man in a black robe, and the other was a beautiful woman in a purple palace dress. Her figure was plump, her skin fair, and her proud figure could not be concealed by her palace dress.
The two stepped into the hall and saw the purple-robed middle-aged man on the chair.
"Sect Leader." The two clasped their fists in greeting.
"No need for formalities, please sit." The purple-robed middle-aged man said.
The two nodded and sat down on the chairs on the left and right sides respectively.
Looking at the two, the purple-robed middle-aged man said, "I've called you two here because of something. Today, a God Realm powerhouse arrived in Luo Xing City."
"Oh?!"
Hearing this, the spirits of the two were invigorated, and they looked at the purple-robed middle-aged man.
"Sect Leader, this God Realm powerhouse can be recruited. Currently, the situation is very serious. If the beast tide continues, then Luo Xing Island might also face big problems."
The Silver-haired old man spoke.
"If we can recruit this God Realm powerhouse into our camp, having one more powerhouse will be of great help to the upcoming beast tide war." The beautiful woman in the palace dress also nodded.
"Indeed, well said." The purple-robed middle-aged man nodded.
"Sect Leader, have you met this person?" The beautiful woman in the palace dress looked at the purple-robed middle-aged man.
"No, he is currently in our Sect's resident manor. Tomorrow morning, he will come to the Sect. At that time, both of you should also appear and meet him."
The purple-robed middle-aged man said.
"Then Sect Leader, do you think there's a possibility of recruiting this person?" The Silver-haired old man asked the purple-robed middle-aged man.
The purple-robed middle-aged man shook his head, "I cannot give a definite answer to that."
Hearing this, the two fell silent.
This beast tide was not small; even the Luo Xing Sect was not confident they could stop it.
With one more powerhouse, the chances of success would increase by several points.
Although there were many Yao in the beast tide, the greatest danger came from the Yao Emperors.
This time, there was more than one Yao Emperor.
"Sect Leader, where is this powerhouse from?" the Silver-haired old man asked.
The purple-robed middle-aged man shook his head, "It's unclear for now; we'll know once we meet him. However, according to my Disciple's report, this person is extremely young, possibly from another continent."
"From a continent..."
"My Disciple reported that this person seems to be interested in the beast tide, so there might be hope of recruiting him."
The purple-robed middle-aged man said.
Hearing this, the eyes of the two lit up.
This was indeed a hope.
"I'm notifying you now; come tomorrow morning. You two should also be present then." The purple-robed middle-aged man looked at the two.
"Understood, Sect Leader, rest assured." The two nodded.
"Alright, you may leave."
The purple-robed middle-aged man nodded, and the two immediately rose and left the palace... "Have you two ever seen a beast tide?"
In the manor, in the room, Han Li looked at the young maidens and asked.
"Never seen one, only heard of it. This beast tide should be very large." The two maidens said in unison.
"Alright, I understand. You two may leave." Han Li nodded.
The two maidens exchanged glances, bowed, and then exited the room.
"Very large..."
"Then it seems the scale won't be small. If this wave comes, I should be able to harvest a lot of Blood Qi..."
Han Li's eyes lit up.
"I hope it won't disappoint me..."
Exhaling, Han Li closed his eyes and Cultivated cross-legged on the bed... The next morning, early.
The True Disciple from the Tian Luo Sect arrived.
"Senior, how did you rest?" In the hall, the white-robed youth asked Han Li.
"Not bad." Han Li nodded.
The white-robed youth looked at him and said, "Senior, then we..."
"Lead the way," Han Li said.
The white-robed youth nodded, then rose and walked out of the manor.
Han Li followed behind him and soon left the manor.
On the street, pedestrians hurried by. It seemed the situation was more serious than yesterday.
Han Li walked and observed.
Before long, he followed the white-robed youth to the Tian Luo Sect's Sect.
It was located in an area to the north.
All of it was the territory of the Tian Luo Sect.
Establishing a Sect within a city was rare on the continent.
Most top-tier major forces would distance themselves from cities.
However, the entire Luo Xing Island belonged to the Luo Xing Sect's territory, so it was not surprising for them to be established within the city.
As they ascended the mountain, Han Li also encountered many other Luo Xing Sect Disciples.
However, most of them seemed to be in a hurry, apparently preparing for the impending beast tide.
Soon, Han Li followed the white-robed youth to a mountain peak palace deep within the Luo Xing Sect.
This was the main hall of the Luo Xing Sect.
Standing at the peak, one could take in the entire Luo Xing City.
From a high vantage point, everything was visible.
"Senior, please!"
The white-robed youth led Han Li to the entrance of the main hall and gestured with his hand.
Han Li stepped into the main hall.
Upon entering, he saw three figures.
Two men and one woman.
A middle-aged man in a purple robe, a Silver-haired old man, and a beautiful woman in a palace dress.
Han Li's gaze fell on the purple-robed middle-aged man in the center.
A Divine Hidden Realm cultivator.
His aura was profound. The Silver-haired old man and the beautiful woman in the palace dress were both Divine Aperture Realm cultivators.
Entering the hall, their gazes also fell upon Han Li.
"Haha, welcome, Fellow Daoist, to my Luo Xing Sect." A booming voice rang out, and the purple-robed middle-aged man spoke with a smile.
"I am Li Feiyu. Greetings to the three Fellow Daoists."
Han Li cupped his hands in a salute.
"For Daoist Li to be so young and already in the God Realm, he is truly a peerless Prodigy."
The Silver-haired old man said with a smile.
"So young, I really didn't expect it," the palace-dressed beautiful woman beside him also smiled.
"Daoist Li, please take a seat first." The purple-robed middle-aged man gestured with his hand. Han Li nodded and then sat down on a nearby chair.
"First, let me introduce you. These two are the Grand Elders of my Luo Xing Sect. This is Elder Xuan Ming, and this is Elder Zi Xuan. I am the Sect Master of Luo Xing Sect, Fang Zhen."
The purple-robed middle-aged man introduced them. Han Li nodded to each one in greeting.
"Daoist Li, may I ask where you are from?" Xuan Ming looked at him and asked.
"I come from the Southern Continent Continent."
Han Li replied.
"Southern Continent Continent!"
The three exchanged glances. Zi Xuan then spoke, "Daoist Li, being so young, you must surely come from a major power in the Southern Continent, right?"
"I come from a small power, not worth mentioning," Han Li said indifferently.
"Small power..."
The few people looked at him, their expressions calm, but they understood in their hearts that this was merely an excuse.
Such a young God Realm powerhouse, if he didn't come from a major power, then something was truly amiss.
"Daoist Li, do you have any business in the Northern Sea? If you need anything, just say the word. My Luo Xing Sect still has some influence in this vicinity."
Fang Zhen looked at him and said.
"Sect Leader Fang is too polite. I am here to travel the Northern Sea. Passing through here, I have no particular business," Han Li replied.
"Traveling the Northern Sea..."
Their eyes flickered. Xuan Ming looked at him and said, "Daoist Li, there are many demons in the Northern Sea. You should be careful during your travels."
"That's right. Recently, there has been a large-scale beast tide specifically targeting the Human Race. Daoist Li, why not stay here until the beast tide passes? It wouldn't be too late for you to leave then," Zi Xuan said.
"Finally getting to the point..."
Listening to this, Han Li muttered inwardly, but on the surface, he feigned surprise.
"Beast tide? I haven't heard of it."
"..."
Nonsense. Everyone knows about this. It would be strange if you didn't.
Listening to this, the few people muttered inwardly, but their expressions remained calm.
Fang Zhen looked at him and said, "Daoist Li, this beast tide is no small matter. According to our Sect's intelligence, dozens of islands have already fallen, all occupied by demons, and millions of people have died."
"That serious?!" Han Li exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes." Xuan Ming nodded and said, "This beast tide is a rare great beast tide, seen once in a century. According to our intelligence, this beast tide involves at least a million demons."
"A million strong..."
Han Li's heart skipped a beat.
Although he knew the beast tide's scale wouldn't be small, this scale still made his heart pound.
A million demons, this could be described as overwhelming.
"But the most serious problem is that these demons are gathered by six Great Demon Emperors. This is the real trouble."
Elder Xuan Ming said.
"Six Demon Emperors..."
Han Li looked at Elder Xuan Ming.
"Fellow Daoist Xuan, you're not joking, are you?"
"Daoist Li, this matter is indeed true. This time, the six Great Demon Emperors have assembled a million demons to wage a great war against the Human Race."
Fang Zhen nodded, his expression serious.
"So, Daoist Li, if you are alone, I'm afraid two fists are no match for four hands. These six Demon Emperors are all incredibly powerful."
Beside him, Zi Xuan said.
Han Li lowered his head in thought. The three exchanged glances.
Zi Xuan continued, "Daoist Li, if you stay in Luo Xing City, we can fight together. That way, it will be safer."
Han Li looked up at Zi Xuan beside him, "I have a question I'd like to ask."
"Speak freely," Zi Xuan smiled.
"If the six Demon Emperors join forces, I'm afraid Luo Xing Island wouldn't be able to hold, would it?"
Han Li asked.
"Daoist Li, although the six Great Demon Emperors are terrifying, my Luo Xing Sect is not to be trifled with. The Sect Leader can hold back the strongest Demon Emperor among them. At that time, we can rely on the Formation to block the other Demon Emperors. The other five Demon Emperors are all Divine Aperture Realm Demon Emperors. If we join forces, plus the Formation, there is a great chance."
Xuan Ming said.
Han Li looked at him and said, "So, that means among these six Great Demon Emperors, only one is a Divine Hidden Realm Demon Emperor?"
"Mm."
Fang Zhen nodded.
"In that case, it's not a problem," Han Li smacked his lips.
??!!
Listening to this, the three looked at Han Li.
Not a problem?!
Five Demon Emperors, even if they are all Divine Aperture Realm Demon Emperors, are still very terrifying.
And this is not a problem?!
"Then, Daoist Li, do you intend to stay?" Zi Xuan looked at him and asked.
"I want to hear your plan," Han Li said after a moment of thought.
Hearing this, a hint of joy appeared in the eyes of the three.
If he said that, then there should be great hope.
"As long as we take good precautions, and if there are more Fellow Daoists willing to support us, defending Luo Xing City is not a problem. The beast tide will not last forever. As long as we hold out during the most crucial moment, the danger will be averted."
Fang Zhen said slowly.
"At the same time, our Sect will also dispatch Disciples and some other Martial Artists to divert some of their strength to hold back the other demons. As long as we block the six Great Demon Emperors, then there will be no problem."
"If Daoist Li is willing, after the beast tide passes, I can give you a generous reward. What do you think, Fellow Daoist?"
Fang Zhen looked at Han Li and said.
"I can stay and support your Sect in jointly dealing with the beast tide, but I have a suggestion."
Han Li thought for a moment and then spoke.
"What suggestion?"
Fang Zhen looked at him.
Xuan Ming and Zi Xuan also looked at Han Li.
"The best defense is offense," Han Li said indifferently.
!!!
"Daoist Li, you can't be thinking of taking the initiative to attack, can you?" Zi Xuan's red lips parted slightly, and her bright eyes looked at him.
"I do have that intention," Han Li nodded.
"..."
The few people's hearts twitched. They looked at Han Li, not knowing what to say.
Six Great Demon Emperors, a million-strong demon army, and he wants to take the initiative to attack?
Are you overestimating yourself too much... This suggestion is simply crazy.
It would be good enough if they could hold on. You actually want to take the initiative to attack?!
The Northern Sea is not the continent, hey.
Here, if they did that, even a slight mishap would completely destroy the foundation of Luo Xing Sect.
"Daoist Li, this suggestion of yours... is a bit crazy!" Elder Xuan Ming looked at him, and it took him a long time to squeeze out that sentence.
"If the demons can attack, then we can also attack," Han Li said indifferently.
The hall fell silent for a moment.
Fang Zhen didn't even know what to say.
With six Great Demon Emperors in command, that was the greatest danger. Taking the initiative to attack was too risky.
"Sect Leader Fang, may I ask, if we defend, do you have absolute confidence?"
Han Li's voice rang out.
"That's certainly not the case, about fifty to sixty percent," Fang Zhen said.
"Then I think we can attack. The chances are also fifty-fifty, and perhaps we can even seize the initiative," Han Li said indifferently.
"But Daoist Li, there are six Demon Emperors. Currently, even with you, we only have four. You should also know the strength of the Yao Race. Among those of the same realm, the Yao Race's strength is slightly superior," Zi Xuan said.
"The six Demon Emperors, the greatest danger should be that Divine Hidden Realm Demon Emperor. As for the rest, although there are risks, as long as we take the opportunity to eliminate a large portion of the demon army, the beast tide will then collapse on its own," Han Li said.
"Daoist Li, this suggestion probably won't work. The six Great Demon Emperors are all unique existences. One of the Demon Emperors even possesses the terrifying Bloodline of the Ten Primordial Fiends Ancient Dragon Elephant. The danger is too great," Fang Zhen shook his head.
"Hmm?"
Hearing this, Han Li's eyes lit up.
Ancient Dragon Elephant Bloodline!
"Sect Leader Fang, this Demon Emperor with the Ancient Dragon Elephant Bloodline, he shouldn't be the Divine Hidden Realm Demon Emperor, right?" Han Li asked.
"No, he is also a Divine Aperture Realm Demon Emperor, but his strength is far greater than the other four Divine Aperture Realm Demon Emperors."
Fang Zhen said.
Han Li lowered his head.
"Daoist Li, this method probably won't work," Zi Xuan said.
Han Li looked up at Fang Zhen and said, "Sect Leader Fang, you should have detailed information about the beast tide, right?"
"Naturally, I do," Fang Zhen nodded.
"Then I'd like to see it," Han Li said.
"No problem."
Fang Zhen nodded, then spread his hand, and a Jade Slip appeared in his palm.
Wrapped in magical power, it quickly landed in front of Han Li.
His Divine Sense moved, and in an instant, a large amount of information poured into his mind.
Han Li carefully read the information.
The three also looked at him, but didn't say anything.
After a while, Han Li opened his eyes.
From this information, Han Li had a clear understanding of the beast tide's situation.
It was not what he had imagined.
The six Great Demon Emperors each commanded a portion of the demons, divided into six divisions.
They attacked different places.
However, the distances between them were not too far, so if there was a major disturbance, they could contact each other for support.
"Daoist Li, now you understand the strength of the demons, right? The situation is not that simple. We need to plan for the long term," Fang Zhen said.
Han Li looked at Fang Zhen and said, "Sect Leader Fang, I understand. How about this, I can go and investigate the situation of one of the demon divisions, and then decide. How does that sound?"
Fang Zhen: "???"
Xuan Ming and Zi Xuan also looked at him, their expressions astonished.
There... there's such a request?!
Actively putting himself in danger?!
Are there still such people in the world?!
The three were utterly astonished.
"Daoist Li, you're not joking, are you?" Fang Zhen recovered and looked at him, his face full of disbelief.
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