At this moment, a young man dressed as a scholar in the Unity Realm said, "Brother Xue, I think the strategy they suggested is feasible!"
This person was named Wu Xu, skilled in strategy.
Blood Slaughter Enemy, seeing him speak, immediately said, "Brother Wu, please elaborate."
Wu Xu glanced over at the two from Brahma Heaven, then continued:
"With these two here, not only can we locate the remaining forces of the Mountain and Sea Realm, but we can also shake their morale.
If the Mountain and Sea Realm Will becomes aware, it might even stir up a major turmoil within the Mountain and Sea Realm.
This move allows us to fend off the enemy from outside, letting their own ranks fall into chaos! What do Brother Xue and everyone else think?"
The two opinions alternated in everyoneâs minds, and they pondered for a moment.
"I support Brother Wuâs strategy!"
"I support Brother Sunâs approach. We cultivators from the Vast Realm have always been upright, how can we stoop to the shamelessness of those from the Mountain and Sea Realm?"
Everyone expressed their stance, and in the end, ten supported Wu Xu, while nine supported Sun Lei, leaving only Blood Slaughter Enemy yet to express his opinion.
Everyone looked at him intently, and Blood Slaughter Enemy squinted slightly and said, "Letâs do as Brother Wu suggests!"
He added, "Although we cultivators from the Vast Realm act with integrity, it is the Mountain and Sea Realm that wants to invade us. Facing a strong enemy, we canât be restricted by the methods we use for our own people. I hope everyone understands."
Blood Slaughter Enemy looked at the two from Brahma Heaven and continued, "Besides, itâs those self-proclaimed masters from the Mountain and Sea Realm who proposed this strategy. They are willing to sacrifice their own for their survival, so why should we pity them?"
His words made those nine with different opinions feel slightly better.
...
Within the Mountain and Sea Realm.
Just as Jin Duanshan was crushed to death by Blood Slaughter Enemy.
Jin Guanghua, the Domain Master of the Earth Gold Realm in the Unity Realm, trembled.
He retrieved an emerald green life plaque from his chest, which housed a soul fragment of his only son, Jin Duanshan.
Seeing the shattered plaque, Jin Guanghuaâs eyes instantly turned red, and he disappeared in the blink of an eye.
The neighboring domain masters instantly received Jin Guanghuaâs message.
"Elder Brother, Second Brother, my only son died in the war realm!"
Within the Celestial Fire Realm.
A majestic presence suddenly opened its eyes, seeming to contain two suns.
This person was Brahma Heavenâs father, Fan City!
He took out a unique communication jade scroll engraved with the image of a divine mountain, sensing the incoming message, his eyes flickered.
This communication jade scroll was something given by the Mountain Ancestor to those directly under his command. Only those recognized by the Mountain Ancestor could obtain it, representing insiders.
Fan City immediately replied, "Second Brother, Third Brother, come to my Celestial Fire Realm for a meeting."
Immediately, the jade scroll received their response: "On our way!"
Before long, two figures appeared at the Celestial Fire Immortal Sect of the Celestial Fire Realm.
Seeing Fan City, they immediately bowed and said, "Elder Brother!"
Fan City instantly teleported in front of them, supporting them with a large hand, "Second Brother, Third Brother!"
Jin Guanghua looked sorrowful and said, "Elder Brother, you must seek justice for my son!"
"Second and Third Brothers, sit down and letâs talk."
The three sat down, and Jin Guanghua continued:
"I have three things to say.
First, my son has always been close with the children of you two. Even when entering the war realm, he likely accompanied your nephews. Now that my son is dead, your nephews may also be in danger!
Second, I hope you two can avenge my son!
Third..."
He looked at the two.
Second Brother Mu Qingtian said, "Third Brother, just speak your mind."
Fan City also said, "We three have shared life and death experiences, thereâs no need for formality, Third Brother."
Jin Guanghua said, "Very well, Iâll be straightforward. I heard that the Mountain Ancestor has a treasure that can bring someone back from the dead. Can Elder Brother ask for it on my behalf?"
Upon hearing this, both menâs expressions changed.
Anything involving the Mountain Ancestor was as heavy as a divine mountain.
They suddenly glanced outside the hall. With their cultivation and the Spirit Domainâs location, they could see into the distance at the Heaven-Reaching Peak, where a divine mountain connected to the heavens, marking the Mountain Ancestorâs domain!
Fan City said, "Third Brother, letâs wait a bit on this matter. Elder Brother will definitely help you ask, but currently, we donât know the situation of my son, Fan City, and Second Brotherâs son, Mu Zhutian..."
Jin Guanghua reined in his sorrow, bowing to them, "I was presumptuous, I was only trying to alert the two elder brothers for the safety of your nephews. Right now, their safety takes precedence!"
Fan City and Mu Qingtian nodded.
Mu Qingtian said, "Elder Brother, you should ask the Realm Venerable about the situation in the war realm!"
"Indeed!"
Fan City again took out the communication jade scroll engraved with the divine mountainâs shadow, forming a spell with his hands, and who knows what method he used, the divine mountain shadow on the jade scroll suddenly became extremely clear.
An indistinct apparition descended directly into the hall.
"Celestial Fire Domain Master, why have you summoned my presence here?"
The three immediately saluted and said, "We pay our respects to the Realm Venerable!"
"Rise."
"Thank you, Realm Venerable."
Their actions were impeccable in respect, yet there seemed to be little genuine respect for the Will of the Mountain and Sea Realm in their eyes.
The apparition of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will didnât seem to mind this.
After all, this was just a fragment of his will, his true essence lay elsewhere and would not be easily mobilized.
The Mountain Ancestor and Sea Ancestor had restricted his true will to a certain place, allowing him only to move through fragmentary will.
Fan City and his brothers were under the Mountain Ancestorâs command; they respected the Mountain Ancestor more than this avatar of the Mountain and Sea Realmâs Will!
"Realm Venerable, we wish to know the current situation of our sons in the war realm."
The apparition of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will closed its eyes briefly, and soon bluntly stated, "One is dead, two are captured by the opponent, thereâs no saving them, theyâre doomed."
"What?"
Jin Guanghua had been prepared, but Fan City and Mu Qingtian exclaimed.
"Is what the Realm Venerable said true?"
The Mountain and Sea Realm Willâs apparition glanced at them and said, "Hmph, Haoshanâs subordinates have grown bold indeed, daring to question me!"
Fan City and Mu Qingtianâs expressions changed, immediately apologizing, "Realm Venerable, we are concerned for our only sons, please forgive our rudeness!"
"Forget it!" The apparition of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will seemed unbothered, "They are in the Southeast War Realm of the Central Domain, captured by the Vast Realmâs army. Thatâs their status."
Fan City said, "I equipped my son with numerous protective artifacts. I believe my two brothers did likewise. Even if they were defeated, escaping was always an option. How could they be captured? Is the Vast Realmâs cultivation so terrifying?"
The Mountain and Sea Realm Will replied, "You can only blame your sonsâ bad luck. They couldâve waited for a person named Ning Qi to cross realms and strike the Vast Realmâs army, but your sons were too arrogant, leading their forces alone against the combined forces of the Vast Realmâs Three Domains. Who else but him would get captured?"
Fan City and his brothers immediately grasped the key point.
"Realm Venerable, are you saying that my sonâs predicament was caused by Ning Qi?"
"Hmph," the apparition of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will snorted coldly, "You grasp the point well. Ning Qi completely aided me in conquering the Lower Realm, then crossed into the Central Domain where your son was, securing an absolute advantage for my Mountain and Sea Realm. Consequently, the Vast Realmâs Will sensed this anomaly and ordered its Three Domainsâ army to retreat. Your son believed they were fleeing in fear of him and pursued them, ha..."
The Mountain and Sea Realm Will appeared to be intimately knowledgeable about the situation, missing no details as he shared the story with the three.
"By the way, the Central Domain of the Vast Realm has sent twenty self-sacrificed cultivators into the Unity Realm. Your sons were killed and captured by them. Whether to save them is up to you, I have nothing more to say!"
Having spoken, the apparition of the Mountain and Sea Realm Will vanished instantly, leaving behind the stunned three.
After a while, they regained their senses.
"Twenty self-sacrificed Unity Realm?" Jin Guanghua muttered.
Fan City was enraged, "Ning Qi? Youâre the one whoâs harmed my son. If you donât save my son, I will tear you to pieces!"
He didnât blame his son, instead placing all the blame on Ning Qi, which was indeed unorthodox!