Clearly, as a Spirit Emperor, Wei Xiu understood this principle. Unless the Demon Clan Chief himself came, it would be difficult for these extraterrestrial demons to save Wei Xiu's life.

However, if Wei Xiu said those words, it was probably not without reason. Zhou Mu's expression immediately changed, and he glanced at Wang Xu. The latter seemed to want to speak, but seeing Wei Xiu's resolute face, all his words were swallowed back. After a long while, he finally uttered, "It's fate..."

Yes, it was fate. Nothing explains Wei Xiu's actions today better than that phrase.

but……

"How old is your daughter?" Zhou Mu asked, then added with a hint of explanation, "I know it's a bit inappropriate to ask this now, but I know you probably don't want your child to grow up without a father."

When Wei Xiu mentioned his daughter, a hint of tenderness appeared in his eyes. Then he smiled gently, and the tenderness in his eyes turned cold. He said, "Children grow up and have to learn to grow. After all, I can't be with him forever."

His words were quite clear and transparent.

Zhou Mu remained silent.

He gazed at the black tide that suddenly surged before him, his face gradually darkening. He murmured softly, "No matter what, I will not retreat a single step. Behind me lies the vast world, and I absolutely cannot allow extraterrestrial demons to taint it!"

A great war is about to break out

After a day and a night of fierce fighting, Wei Xiu finally died in battle, which, in a way, can be seen as a manifestation of his desire to die.

In the end, Zhou Mu still couldn't understand why Wei Xiu was so determined to die. With his limited brain, he probably couldn't figure it out.

In the end, Zhou Mu simply stopped thinking about it.

Tianlong City has become a ruin.

All that remained were ruins and broken walls, with dark demonic energy swirling around the shattered buildings, creating a scene of utter devastation after a great battle. However, unlike before, the destruction this time was far more thorough; in the vast Tianlong City, not a single intact building could be found.

Moreover, and most importantly, what symbolizes the vast world is the omnipresent spiritual energy in the air. Conversely, if demonic energy emanates from the air, it means that this place has become the territory of the demon realm.

At this moment, Zhou Mu felt a slight repulsion from his spiritual energy, as if a force was rejecting him. This feeling was something he only experienced in the Demon Realm.

In his surprise, his gaze fell on Wang Xu beside him.

Having been together for many years, Wang Xu quickly realized what Zhou Mu was thinking and said with a solemn expression, "Me too... It seems that these extraterrestrial demons are even more powerful than we are."

This was the first time Zhou Mu had ever seen such an expression, and even Wang Xu would probably be at a loss for words.

What should we do next?

Zhou Mu inquired.

Wang Xu thought for a moment and said, "There's no point in continuing to hold this place. Why don't we go back to Daqian Pavilion first and see what Jing Mu's arrangements are?"

At this moment, Wang Xu, whose cultivation was the strongest, gradually began to show signs of being a pillar of strength, and his words were naturally undeniable.

Just as the group was about to leave, Zhou Mu suddenly paused, then looked towards a certain spot and murmured, "Wei Qiuyu..."

Wei Qiuyu is Wei Xiu's child, his only offspring. Wei Xiu sent him away long before the war began, and the child probably still doesn't know what happened here.

He dared not think any further; the cruelty was beyond words.

...

Daqian Pavilion

The conference hall remained as calm as ever.

High above, sat the imposing Master Jing Mu of the Great Thousand Pavilion.

Inside the grand hall, only Jing Mu remained. With the battle at the front lines pressing, Jing Mu was unable to get proper rest. After working non-stop for three days and three nights, drowsiness finally overwhelmed him like a raging river.

When Zhou Mu and the others came in, they saw that Jing Mu was fast asleep, so they did not disturb him. Instead, they sat down to the side and waited for Jing Mu to wake up.

But who would have thought that Jing Mu would sleep straight into the middle of the night, and when he woke up, the sky was already pitch black.

Jing Mu was stunned. He rubbed his eyes hard and muttered, "Did I sleep for this long?"

Wang Xu then got up and walked to Jing Mu's side, saying softly, "Old friend, you should take a good rest to avoid ruining your health."

Upon seeing Wang Xu's appearance, Jing Mu was not surprised. After looking around, he saw that Zhou Mu and his group had also appeared. He understood what had happened without needing to be told. He immediately let out a long sigh before looking at Wang Xu.

"No matter what, this responsibility still has to be shouldered by both of us."

Wang Xu didn't respond to that question, but instead asked directly, "How is the battle going at the front?"

Speaking of this, the deep sorrow in Jing Mu's eyes deepened even more. He let out another long sigh, and the muscles on his face, which were like withered tree bark, twitched violently. His once towering figure had suddenly become hunched over.

"Let's not talk about it anymore... Let's not talk about it anymore. We've suffered one defeat after another, and haven't won a single battle yet. Especially after the Evil Ancestor's resurgence, even the Great Qin Domain, which borders the Dragon Clan, has fallen..."

"At this rate, I'm afraid the entire Kyushu continent will fall in just a few days. It seems... the plan has to be brought forward."

"good."

Unexpectedly, Wang Xu agreed. The so-called plan naturally only concerned the matter of the Dragon God.

Jing Mu's gaze naturally fell on Zhou Mu. After looking him up and down, he nodded in satisfaction and said, "You have a good foundation. Would you like to participate?"

Zhou Mu knew perfectly well what he was going to participate in, so he nodded without hesitation and said, "I'm willing."

At this point, he had no way out. Or rather, in this vast world, no one had a way out. They either defeated the extraterrestrial demons and reclaimed their territory, or they awaited death, or they died fighting for their country.

Naturally, as the chosen one, he would have to give it his all.

Seeing Zhou Mu agree so readily, Jing Mu was momentarily stunned. "You have no idea how difficult this plan is, or what the consequences will be if it fails."

Zhou Mu said, "The master has already told me everything."

"Good, good." Jing Mu's eyes reddened. He patted the latter's shoulder heavily and said in a gruff voice, "What a good boy! If everyone in our Nine Provinces were like you, what would we have to fear from those extraterrestrial demons!"