Chapter 467: I Didn’t Expect So Many People Would Come

Lei Wujie opened his mouth, intending to say something more, but upon seeing Yu Xian’s profound gaze, the words at the tip of his tongue were swallowed back down.

Si Kong Qianluo, however, was thoughtful. She knew that what Yu Xian said was true; what they lacked most right now was time and strength.

“Then… then we will stay here and Cultivate.” Finally, Si Kong Qianluo made a decision, pulling the still-hesitant Lei Wujie.

Although Lei Wujie was still concerned about Xiao Se and Wu Xin in his heart, he also understood that going now would not help much, so he could only nod, agreeing to Si Kong Qianluo’s decision.

Seeing that the two were willing to stay, a trace of relief appeared on Yu Xian’s face. He immediately waved his hand, and a Xuan Yuan Pill and a Dragon Elephant Pill floated in front of Si Kong Qianluo and Lei Wujie.

“These two Medicinal Pills will help you enhance your cultivation. You may rest assured and Cultivate at Xue Luo Manor,” Yu Xian said.

Lei Wujie and Si Kong Qianluo accepted the Medicinal Pills, their hearts filled with gratitude. They bowed deeply to Yu Xian: “Thank you, Young Master!”

After speaking, they took the items and left.

Watching their retreating figures, Yu Xian sighed softly. Immediately afterward, he got up and returned to the Small World to Cultivate in peace.

The days passed in tranquility, but everyone knew that it was merely the prelude to a storm.

Undercurrents surged within North Li. The iron hooves of the allied forces of several nations shattered the tranquility of the border. The power struggle in Tianqi City had already unfolded, and various factions were secretly accumulating strength, waiting only for an opportunity to stir up monstrous waves.

However, before the allied forces of the four nations arrived, quite a few other people had already shown up.

The nameless expert Yu Xian had defeated before, Wushuang and Lu Yu Zhai from Wushuang City, Si Kong Changfeng from Xueyue City, and the never-before-seen Grand City Lord of Xueyue City, Baili Dongjun, as well as Lei Hong and Lei Yunhe from Lei Family Fortress, Tang Lianyue from Tang Sect, Feixuan and Li Fansong from Qingcheng Mountain, and Ji Xue from Bai Xiao Hall.

They had all come to assist Xue Luo Manor in dealing with the external enemies.

Ji Xue had left after delivering the message last time, and her reappearance now had a very clear purpose.

Yu Xian had not expected so many people to come.

Actually, he wanted to say that so many people weren’t necessary; Xue Luo Manor could handle it on its own. But since they had come out of a sense of righteousness for the nation, he couldn’t possibly turn them away. He could only have Yang Guo and the others host them.

Subsequently, scouts reported that the allied forces would arrive at Xue Luo Manor the next day.

At this time, everyone was seated in the council hall of Xue Luo Manor, discussing how to respond.

Yu Xian sat upright in the main seat, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall.

Wuming sat quietly, unfamiliar with the others.

Baili Dongjun held his wine pot, slowly pouring himself a cup of wine, but he did not drink it. His eyes held a trace of solemnity.

Si Kong Changfeng was wiping his Wuyue Spear. A faint cold light flowed from the spear tip, clearly indicating he was prepared to strike at any moment. Si Kong Qianluo, seeing her father arrive, naturally stood behind him.

Lei Hong and Lei Yunhe were whispering something to each other nearby, while Lei Wujie also stood behind them.

Tang Lianyue wore an inscrutable smile that made it impossible to guess her thoughts. Tang Lian followed closely behind.

Tang Lian had woken up two days after Yu Xian returned, and her body had completely recovered. Although she also missed Xiao Se, she still stayed at Xue Luo Manor to Cultivate with Si Kong Qianluo and the others.

Yu Xian subtly raised an eyebrow. All the Prodigies from the generation above him who were still alive had arrived. And this generation’s Prodigies…

Feixuan and Li Fansong, though young, had resolute expressions.

Wushuang looked arrogant, and the Wushuang Sword Casket in his hand emitted sharp Sword Qi. Lu Yu Zhai followed beside him, deferring everything to his Junior Brother.

As for Xue Luo Manor’s side, Xiao Feng, Yang Guo, and the others were all present, but they stood in the rear.

“It is the honor of Xue Luo Manor that all of you could come here.

The allied forces of the four nations, plus the experts from Dongying and Nanjiang, will arrive tomorrow. They are targeting Xue Luo Manor; this is merely Xue Luo Manor’s own affair. However, all of you hold the righteousness of the nation and are willing to advance and retreat with Xue Luo Manor. Yu Xian will engrave this friendship in his heart.

However, while their stated goal is Xue Luo Manor and the Dragon Vein, the fact that everyone is here suggests you all probably realize they merely want to use this opportunity to swallow North Li.

Your presence here is also to defend your homes and country, to quell this impending turmoil,” Yu Xian spoke first, his voice calm but carrying an irrefutable power.

He paused, his gaze falling on Baili Dongjun. This Grand City Lord of Xueyue City appeared composed and unhurried from beginning to end, as if nothing in the world could disturb his state of mind.

“City Lord Baili, you have resided at the pinnacle of the Jianghu for a long time and are widely experienced. Do you have any profound insights regarding this battle?”

Baili Dongjun set down the wine pot and smiled slightly, his smile carrying a measure of nonchalance, yet not lacking in wisdom: “Young Master Yu Xian is too kind. The allied forces of the four nations are coming fiercely, and they include quite a few top experts. But since they are allied, there will certainly be considerable friction among them. Despite their large numbers, they are likely just a pile of loose sand; they might not truly work together when the fighting starts. We only need to seize their weaknesses and defeat them one by one,” he said.

“Although the allied forces claim to number forty thousand, they are merely ordinary soldiers. Our main focus must be on dealing with those experts,” Si Kong Changfeng continued.

“Indeed, City Lord Si Kong speaks sense. Therefore, we must first capture the leaders—eliminate those experts and commanding generals, and the allied forces will naturally collapse without a fight,” Tang Lianyue added.

Then, the crowd began to discuss animatedly. Various strategies interwove and clashed in the council hall. Everyone expressed their views based on their own experience and judgment, and the atmosphere suddenly became fervent and tense.

Yu Xian listened silently the whole time, his fingers still tapping rhythmically on the tabletop, his gaze profound, as if weighing the pros and cons of everyone’s suggestions, or perhaps contemplating a deeper level of countermeasures.

“Young Master Yu, what are your profound insights?” Finally, everyone’s eyes settled on Yu Xian.

Yu Xian looked up, his gaze sweeping calmly over the crowd. His fingertip tapped the tabletop lightly, emitting a crisp, light sound. The previously noisy council hall instantly quieted down.

“Everything you all said has merit, and I agree with it all. However, according to my original thought, it’s just one word: ‘Kill’! Kill every single expert in the allied forces, sever the heads of their leaders, and leave those ordinary soldiers leaderless so they collapse without fighting,” Yu Xian’s tone carried a chilling killing intent, making the temperature in the council hall seem to drop several degrees.

Though the allied forces were numerous, before these experts, they were like ants. He, Zhang Sanfeng, Ning Zhongze, and the other twenty-odd people, along with Yang Guo, Pharmacist Huang, and their twelve members—over thirty peerless experts—were more than enough!

Moreover, there was his Transmission Sound Soul Search Technique. His Transmission Sound Soul Search Technique not only captured the soul but could also control it!

At that time, after sending the children back to the Small World, they could commence a massacre.

Now that so many people had arrived, if they didn’t kill, should they wait for the allied forces to go home for the New Year? One major move would wipe out eighty or ninety of them.

Furthermore, as long as the allied forces were eliminated, they couldn’t coordinate from the inside and outside, which would reduce the pressure on Xiao Se.