Sunflame Sect.
After sending Fengyuan Monarch into the Underground Flame Cave for Nirvana, Zhou Chun started having a casual conversation with Ziyang True Person.
He looked at Ziyang True Person with a calm expression and asked, "Senior Yuanyang Venerableâs summoning us to the Moon Wheel Sectâs mountain gate, I imagine Taoist Friend Ziyang also received the notice. What are your thoughts on this?"
Upon hearing this, Ziyang True Personâs expression subtly changed, and he replied with a bitter smile, "I really dare not presume to guess the intentions of Senior Yuanyang."
This answer couldnât satisfy Zhou Mou, who immediately pressed, "Letâs be frank. You formed your Nascent Soul earlier than I did, and the Sunflame Sectâs legacy is much older than the Zhou Familyâs. Donât you really have any idea about any connection between the Moon Wheel Sect and Senior Yuanyang Venerable?"
"Taoist Friend Zhou, you overestimate me. If I had known all along about any link between the Moon Wheel Sect and Yuanyang Venerable, how would I have dared to cooperate with the Zhou Family and divide territories with them?"
Ziyang True Person replied with a bitter expression, which rendered Zhou Chun silent for a moment.
After a brief silence, Zhou Chun spoke again, "Then in your opinion, is there a possibility that when we plotted against the Golden Horn Dragon King in the past, Yinyue True Person and Senior Yuanyang Venerable had a meeting, thus forming some connection?"
Hearing this, Ziyang True Person immediately nodded in agreement, "Thatâs certainly possible. Otherwise, if the Moon Wheel Sect really had ties with Yuanyang Observatory, our sect would be unlikely to know nothing about it!"
Seeing that he couldnât get any useful information, Zhou Chun could only say, "I understand, so in response to the Demon Clan Offensive, our two families must work together closely."
Ziyang True Person naturally nodded repeatedly, fully agreeing.
A half-day later, Fengyuan Monarch successfully returned from Nirvana, restored to her uninjured state.
However, she now had only six Fire Phoenix True Feathers, so her true strength was undoubtedly much less than at her peak, capable of appearing only at critical moments.
With time pressing, Zhou Chun did not linger at the Sunflame Sect and quickly returned to the Green Lotus Mountain Range.
"Iâm not leaving. Iâve never been a deserter in my life, and I wonât be now. If I must die, Iâll die here!"
"If you still think of me as an elder, donât bring this up again!"
On Green Lotus Peak, the now extremely aged Zhou Mingde shouted sternly at Zhou Daoyi and other juniors.
It turns out that Zhou Daoyi was worried about his health and wanted to invite him to move to the rear for recuperation, which only angered him.
Zhou Mingde had been strong all his life, his character always fierce, not one to live a life of ease by avoiding death.
In the past, when his lifespan was still in the hundreds of years, he was willing to sacrifice himself to defy the decrees of Ziyang True Person to protect the family.
Now, with his lifespan nearly depleted, how could he accept fleeing the familyâs stronghold before the war?
His loud arguments quickly drew Zhou Chunâs attention upon his return, prompting him to investigate.
Seeing Zhou Chun arrive, Zhou Daoyi, who had been scolded thoroughly, regarded him as a savior and hurriedly waved him over, saying, "Zhengchun, youâve come at the right time. Uncle Grandfather refuses to leave; please try persuading him!"
This suggestion only provoked another outburst from Zhou Mingde: "Persuade what? Whatâs there to persuade? If you want to take me away, youâll have to carry my body out!"
Zhou Daoyi, an esteemed elder in the Zhou Family respected by clan members, was now being rebuked like a junior, a situation so uncommon that he didnât know whether to laugh or cry, and he could only look aside with a bitter smile, silently reciting a calming mantra.
Facing Zhou Mingdeâs fearless demeanor, Zhou Chun frowned deeply.
Normally, Zhou Mingde might listen to his counsel for the greater good.
But now, with his life nearing its end, having uttered such strong words, persuading him seemed nearly impossible.
If Zhou Mingde were to unexpectedly die in the war, it would undoubtedly be a significant blow to the Zhou Familyâs morale.
After pondering briefly, Zhou Chun looked at Zhou Mingde and said, "You donât have to leave, but for the greater good of the family, you must take that Jiazi Longevity Elixir so we wonât worry about you dying suddenly in the war and demoralizing the family!"
Without waiting for Zhou Mingde to respond, he waved his hand and continued, "You have only these two options, or donât blame me for being unfilial!"
"Zhengchun, you..."
Zhou Mingde looked at Zhou Chun with a difficult expression, seemingly unexpected of Zhou Chunâs words.
Zhou Daoyiâs eyes lit up and quickly added, "Zhengchun makes sense, Uncle Grandfather, you should decide quickly. Time is short, and the family still has many matters for us to handle!"
"Fine, fine! If thatâs the case, I will live a few more years and fight one more battle for the family!"
Zhou Mingde glanced at Zhou Chunâs resolute expression and finally sighed softly, making his choice.
Zhou Chun released a breath of relief at this, nodding approvingly, "Very good. Since youâve decided, quickly refine the elixir, for the war is coming soon and you must contribute to the family then!"