220: Chapter 220 Lost

At this moment...

Within the Shenfeng Sect.

Wang Chen was leaning back in a lounge chair, leisurely sipping tea.

After arriving in this world...

Wang Chen had actually grown quite fond of this feeling of lying flat.

In any case, this body of his was merely a Clone.

He didn't need to Cultivate, and ever since his enthronement, he had been busy Cultivating and annexing other worlds.

He hadn't had a proper rest at all.

Now that he had finally lost contact with the Xuantian Continent for the time being, couldn't he enjoy himself for a bit?

Most importantly...

Whether it was the Power of Imperial Fortune of the Fire Phoenix Dynasty or the Immortal Realm Legacy within that Immortal Secret Realm, it would be best if he could obtain them, but if he truly couldn't, it was no big deal.

One must know...

He was a man with a System!

Sooner or later, he would reach the Peak of the martial path. If his plan failed this time and he didn't obtain the Power of Imperial Fortune of the Fire Phoenix Dynasty or that Immortal Realm Legacy...

He wouldn't care too much. At worst, he could just come back again once his strength was greater, right?

Therefore...

He didn't feel much pressure at all; doing his best would suffice...

Of course...

Just because he didn't have much pressure didn't mean others didn't either.

For instance, the Sect Master of the Shenfeng Sect, Sect Master.

Upon receiving the news spread by the Fire Phoenix Dynasty, he immediately ran over to report to Wang Chen.

“Old Ancestor, the Fire Phoenix Dynasty has released news that in one month, the Empress will lead a personal expedition to strike directly at the Qingyun Sacred Land.”

“Right now, all the Sect forces outside are somewhat panicked. Especially many small Sects, who are currently hesitating about whether or not to participate in this Sect Assembly.”

“Our Shenfeng Sect...”

When Sect Master said this...

He deliberately looked up cautiously at Wang Chen. His meaning was obvious: he was asking what their Shenfeng Sect should do!

After Wang Chen set down his teacup, a trace of a smile couldn't help but appear at the corner of his mouth.

“Interesting.”

“This Empress actually has some courage and seems to have some tricks up her sleeve!”

“Since she wants to walk the path of invincibility, then let her walk it.”

After speaking...

He turned directly to Sect Master and issued an order.

“Pass down the order: our Shenfeng Sect will attend the Sect Assembly as usual.”

“What?”

Sect Master's expression changed, and he then said to Wang Chen with a look of uncertainty.

“Old... Old Ancestor, the Fire Phoenix Dynasty is coming with aggressive momentum this time and must be prepared. If we go now...”

Before Sect Master could finish his sentence, he was directly interrupted by Wang Chen.

“What is there to fear?”

“This play has only just begun. How can our Shenfeng Sect be absent?”

“Besides—”

“I also want to see if that Empress truly has the ability. Wanting to walk the path of invincibility is not that simple...”

“If one thing goes wrong, she might very well end up losing herself in the process!”

“This...”

Hearing Wang Chen's words, Sect Master didn't know what to say for a moment.

However...

Within the Shenfeng Sect, the Old Ancestor's word was the Imperial Decree, the absolute authority!

Since the Old Ancestor had said so, he couldn't say anything more and could only respectfully take the order.

“Yes! I obey the Old Ancestor's command...”

After speaking...

Sect Master left immediately...

As time passed, after the initial panic, all the Sect forces slowly settled down.

After all...

Panicking was useless.

What was meant to come would come. Rather than being restless, it was better to face it calmly.

Especially after the Shenfeng Sect high-profilely announced they would keep their appointment at the Qingyun Sacred Land, it instantly gave all the Sect forces a shot in the arm!

One must know...

The Shenfeng Sect was a grand first-rate force, and the Sect even possessed two Domain Realm experts—

Particularly that Shenfeng Old Ancestor who had just come out of seclusion; it was said he had already broken through to the Domain Realm Late Stage!

If such a force had unswervingly chosen to Alliance with the two great Holy Lands, then what did they have to fear?

“Even the Shenfeng Sect is going, so why are we still hesitating?”

“Exactly! The Shenfeng Sect is a first-rate force and even they aren't afraid, so why should we be!”

“Let's go, let's go to the Qingyun Sacred Land! I want to see what the Fire Phoenix Dynasty can do to us!”

For a time...

Public indignation was aroused.

Those small Sects that were still on the sidelines also began to pack their bags one after another, leading their entire strength in a grand procession toward the Qingyun Sacred Land.

After all...

This was a war that would decide their own destiny.

Once they failed, all Sect forces would surely be thoroughly liquidated by the Fire Phoenix Dynasty.

Therefore...

No one dared to hold anything back at this time.

In an instant...

In every corner of this entire world, traveling Cultivators were everywhere...

Time passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye...

Only one day remained of the one-month deadline set by the Qingyun Sacred Land.

The Qingyun Sacred Land at this time could be described as a gathering of heroes, bustling with extraordinary activity.

Countless Sect forces had all rushed over. Looking as far as the eye could see, the mountains and plains were covered with the figures of Cultivators.

On the mountain Peaks...

On the plazas...

In the great halls...

Even on the treetops and in the latrines, people were everywhere.

With a rough count...

The number of people present reached at least a staggering ten million!

This was almost the entire strength of all the Sects in the whole world.

Ten million Cultivators gathered together.

That Aura, that scene, was simply blinding to behold.

Various breaths intertwined, forming a terrifying force sufficient to shake the heavens and earth.

“Hahaha! Brother Wang, long time no see!”

“Brother Li! You came too? I thought your Sect was going to play the shrinking turtle!”

“Bullshit! When has my Iron Palm Sect ever been a coward? On the other hand, your Hehuan Sect, I heard you almost surrendered to the Fire Phoenix Dynasty?”

“Bullshit... Slander, that is absolute slander! My Hehuan Sect is a righteous Sect after all, how could we possibly choose to surrender? Impossible!!!”

“Hahaha! Right, right, right, you are a righteous Sect! A righteous Sect!!”

“What do you mean? Why do I feel like you're mocking us?”

“I'm not! Absolutely not, don't you go slandering me...”

...

Across the entire scene...

Countless acquaintances gathered together to greet each other.

Although everyone knew...

That the Fire Phoenix Dynasty would be attacking tomorrow, at this moment, no one wanted to think about those troublesome matters. What was meant to come would come!

“By the way, have you heard? The Shenfeng Sect has come this time too!”

“Of course I heard! The Shenfeng Sect was the first to state its position, being even more proactive than the two great Holy Lands!”

“That Shenfeng Old Ancestor is said to have broken through to the Domain Realm Late Stage. With him holding the fort, our strength has increased by a few more points!”

“Isn't that the truth! With all our Sects united this time, plus the two great Holy Lands, I don't believe we can't defeat the Fire Phoenix Dynasty!”

“Exactly! Fuck 'em!”

...

However...

As time went on, some people began to notice something was wrong.

“Eh? Where are the people from the Shenfeng Sect?”

“Yeah, how come they haven't arrived yet?”

“Wasn't it said the Shenfeng Sect was the first to state they were coming? It's already the last day, so why hasn't a single person been seen?”

Everyone looked at each other, all somewhat confused for a moment.

“It couldn't be... that they're not coming, right?”

“How is that possible? The Shenfeng Sect was the first to state their position, how could they not come?”

“That's hard to say... what if they regretted it?”

“Bullshit! The Shenfeng Sect is a first-rate force after all, how could they go back on their word?”

“Then you tell me, why haven't they arrived yet?”

“This...”

“It's... it's possible... they got lost...”