Rong Rouxue's speech made everyone fall into silence, because they knew that they had no choice at all. However, at this moment, Xiao Ding suddenly broke the deadlock and said in a low voice:
"In that case, let's go together, Sect Master?"
His voice was firm, but more helpless.
Rong Rouxue waved her hand without hesitation and rejected his proposal: "No, this time only Ning'er and I will go. Too many people will easily expose our target and make it inconvenient to move. Don't worry, I will protect Ning'er's safety." Her tone was firm and confident, as if she had already made the decision.
Everyone was silent, and the atmosphere became solemn for a moment. Although they were worried about this arrangement, they could not raise any objections to Rong Rouxue's decision. In the end, it was Xiao Ning who took the lead. He walked up to Chu Qian and gently held her hand, his eyes full of tenderness and reluctance:
"Mother, father, please go back to Yongning City first! I will come back to find you after this matter is resolved."
Leng Qingqiu and Bai Ziyun walked up to him and held his hands tightly, with endless reluctance on their faces. They originally thought that Xiao Ning had finally returned home and the family could be reunited, but now they have to face the pain of separation again.
Chu Qian looked at her son with tears in her eyes and said softly:
"Ning'er, you must take good care of yourself. Mother and father will be waiting for you at home." Her voice revealed endless maternal love and care.
Bai Ziyun's eyes were full of worry: "Ning'er, you must be fine." She squeezed Xiao Ning's hand hard, as if she wanted to pass all her strength to him.
Xiao Ning hugged them one by one and said goodbye, feeling their warmth and love. Then, he turned back to Yourong Rouxue, and the two of them set out on the road ahead together. As they left, their figures gradually went farther and farther, until they disappeared from everyone's sight.
Demon World
The Demon Lord Night King followed the high priest to a snowy mountain, which was covered with snow all year round. The wind was howling, and the icy cold wind was like a sharp blade across the cheek, bringing bursts of pain. The ground was white, like an endless sea of snow, making people feel endless loneliness and cold.
Finally, the two of them arrived at the top of the mountain. Here and the sky formed a white expanse, and it was hard to tell where the sky was and where the snowy mountain was. In this expanse of white, there was a tiny light that was faintly visible, like a bright lamp in the darkness.
The high priest pointed there and said, "Master Demon, that is the source of the cold wave!"
Hearing this, the Night King's eyes flashed with determination. He took a deep breath and stepped forward. With every step closer, it felt like a thousand sharp blades were cutting his body, tearing his heart apart. However, the Night King gritted his teeth and endured the pain to move forward with difficulty.
Just as he was about to approach the rift, a strong cold air suddenly erupted, pushing him out like a surging wave. The Night King fell heavily to the ground, his body already riddled with holes, and his blood dyed the surrounding snow red.
"Is this the power of the cold wave? Even someone at the Mahayana stage may not be able to resist it..." Night King muttered to himself as he looked ahead solemnly.
The high priest slowly walked to the Night King and said in a heavy tone: "My lord, there is no time, we must make a decision."
The Night King sighed, as if he had made up his mind. He slowly stood up, blood oozing from the wounds on his body, but his eyes became more determined. He turned and left the snowy mountain, and every step seemed extremely heavy, as if he was carrying the fate of the entire demon world.
The atmosphere in the Great Chu Palace was solemn, and urgent reports came in from outside like snowflakes.
"Report! Demons have been spotted in the northwest!"
"Report! Signs of a formation were found at the border with the Demon Realm!"
The news kept coming in, and the ministers in the hall whispered to each other privately, looking worried. Xiang Yuxin on the throne tightly pinched her eyelids, frowned, and fell into deep thought. Her eyes revealed fatigue and helplessness. Since Nangong Luoyu left, the affairs of Da Chu have come to her like a tide, as if a heavy burden was pressing on her, making her almost breathless.
After thinking for a long time, she finally said in a deep voice: "Do you have any ideas?"
The ministers below looked at each other, all with embarrassed expressions. At this moment, an elderly minister named Li Mingchen slowly spoke:
"Your Majesty! The demons on the border are beginning to stir. We must make a foolproof plan! I suggest that we mobilize the whole country to resist the foreign invaders and defend our country!"
His voice was firm and powerful, as if carrying an unquestionable momentum. However, before he finished speaking, another minister stepped forward and refuted:
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible. If the whole country uses its strength to resist foreign enemies, it will be troublesome if the big people next door take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack!"
The minister's face was full of worry, and his words instantly caused an uproar in the court. The ministers began to discuss, some supported Li Mingchen's suggestion, believing that they should go all out to resist the demons; others were worried about the threat of Da Gan and advocated acting cautiously. For a time, there were many different opinions and endless arguments in the court.
Xiang Yuxin sat quietly on the throne, listening to the arguments of the ministers, and her heart became heavier. She knew that every decision was related to the survival of Da Chu, and she had to weigh the pros and cons and make the most correct choice. However, facing such a complicated situation, how should she choose?
Just as she was lost in thought, a tall figure came from outside and she shouted.
"Your Majesty, I have an idea!"
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