Chapter 908: Chapter 18: Seeing Tang Ji Again_2 Chapter 908: Chapter 18: Seeing Tang Ji Again_2 âMaster Song can rest assured that this will not cause any delayâŚ
Many of you are far from the Sect, and even if you are aware of the situation here, I fear it may not be very clear to you.
Itâs a good opportunity to discuss everything with everyone on Yuhuang Peak.â
Upon hearing this, Song Dongyang, although somewhat anxious, was the first to fly out immediately.
The weakest among them were Golden Core Craftsmen, and within the blink of an eye, everyone had effortlessly ascended to Yuhuang Peak.
It wasnât until they reached Yuhuang Peak that Wang Ba realized that there were several Nascent Soul Cultivators sitting in meditation, each possessing an aura scarcely weaker than Tang Jiâs.
If it werenât for their proximity, Wang Ba might not even have sensed their presence.
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âThis is to guard against a sudden attack by the Kingdom of Immortals; we have specially asked a few senior brothers to hold this position here.â
Perceiving the somewhat surprised looks of the crowd, Tang Ji explained softly.
âIsnât there still the Song State in between?â
Wang Ba expressed some confusion.
But Tang Ji shook his head and replied:
âWhen Yan State fell, Song State was also attacked at the same time.
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It was soon occupied by the Kingdom of Immortals, who, after abducting mortals and numerous cultivators from Song State, withdrew back to Yan State.â
Upon hearing this, Song Dongyangâs face revealed deep thought:
âIs it because they temporarily donât dare declare war on Da Jin, that they voluntarily withdrew?â
Tang Ji nodded, âPerhaps that is what they are thinking.â
With that, he pointed to the southeast and the east, telling everyone:
âThis area is the direction of Song State.â
He then pointed to the north and northeast.
âAnd over there is the position of Fu State.â
Tang Ji said solemnly:
âYuhuang Peak is the foremost pillar of Chen State, from where one can keep an eye on all four of these directions.
The Qi State refugees fleeing the capital must pass through the states of Shi, Wei, Qiao, and Lao, ultimately either crossing through Fu State or Song State to get here.â
A look of surprise couldnât help but appear on Song Dongyangâs face.
Then, with a thought, he channeled mana into his eyes and gazed into the distance.
After a few moments, he nodded his head.
âIt is indeed as Guardian Tang has said.â
But very soon, he frowned and said:
âAlthough this place is convenient, it is somewhat passive.
We know that refugees from Qi State are fleeing, but we donât know if the primitive Demonic Sect or the Kingdom of Immortals are also aware of this.
I fear they may not be willing to let them go.â
âFurthermore, with Shi, Wei, Qiao, and Lao all under the rule of the Kingdom of Immortals, it will not be easy for refugees from Qi State to escape through these states.
Without someone to meet them, I fearâŚâ
Tang Jiâs expression grew solemn:
âAre you suggesting, Master Song, that we take the initiative to cross through Song State and go to those four states to search for them?â
âIsnât that a bit too risky?
And given the vastness of the four states, searching for these people is like looking for a needle in a haystackâŚâ
Song Dongyang, however, nodded without hesitation:
âSince weâre here, we might as well achieve something.â
âMoreover, itâs not without direction.
Under the rule of the Kingdom of Immortals, living beings are like domesticated livestock, everything is orderly.
As soon as those refugees from Qi State pass through, it will be like a sharp point in a sack, sure to cause a stir.
Once thereâs any disturbance, itâll be another matter.â
Guardian Tang still couldnât help but furrow his brows:
âThose Evil Gods and incense-burning Dao Cultivators of the Kingdom of Immortals may not be particularly strong, but they have a myriad of unpredictable methods.
Master Song should not underestimate themâŚâ
âThereâs no time to delay, or else complications may arise.â
Song Dongyang, however, waved his hand and after speaking, turned to look at the people he had brought with him.
Among them, several Enforcers appeared calm and composed.
Those who had cultivated to the Nascent Soul stage were all of resolute Dao-heart and would not be easily frightened by mere difficulties.
Moreover, as monks from Da Jin, they looked down upon these heretical paths of incense fire from the bottom of their hearts.
Thus, they were all composed and calm in response to Song Dongyangâs words.
But in his heart, Wang Ba was somber.
He, like Tang Ji, had previously witnessed the eerie abilities of incense-burning Dao Cultivators.
Although their magical combat wasnât necessarily very powerful, certain peculiar methods were difficult to guard against.
For example, at the battle outside Yanqiao Pass, a Fire-eating cultivator fought Prince Gao.
In the blink of an eye, a Nascent Soul Cultivator was burnt to nothing but a Nascent Soul.
Such methods, if known in advance, would be one thing, but a rash encounter without preparation, with no defenses, was most susceptible to being taken by surprise.
Yet Song Dongyang was the highest-ranking person present; it would be absolutely improper to question him publicly.
Wang Baâs thoughts raced, and he quietly sent a message to him.
He quickly shared his previous experience at Yanqiao Pass with Song Dongyang.
And upon receiving Wang Baâs message, Song Dongyang looked at Wang Ba with a bit of surprise.
It seemed he had not expected Wang Ba to have undergone such experiences.
What puzzled Wang Ba, however, was that Song Dongyang still spoke up:
âWe value quality over quantity on this trip.
Enforcer Bao, Enforcer JiangâŚ
a few of you, come with me.â
âEnforcer Li, you stay here with the Right Enforcer.
In my absence, the Right Enforcer will be the highest authority of Diwu Hall here, and you all must obey the Right Enforcerâs orders!â
Li Yingfu quickly agreed.
Wang Ba was somewhat surprised.
He had thought that Song Dongyang would take everyone with him.
After all, it would be difficult to clear the four large states with just a few people.
But since Song Dongyang had arranged it thus, he must have his reasons.
And Song Dongyang then turned to Wang Ba:
âRight Enforcer, while youâre here, please help to check the accounts for the Ghost Market; I will notify you as soon as thereâs any situation.â
âMaster Song, please proceed without worry, Wang Ba will do his best to handle these matters.â
As Wang Ba quickly pondered in his mind, he bowed respectfully and accepted Song Dongyangâs arrangement.