The sound was like thunder, resounding for miles and deafening.
Upon hearing this voice, everyone looked at each other, their eyes filled with doubt and confusion.
After their perilous escape, the battle of the Nascent Soul stage, and the danger of their own souls exploding, they were at a loss as to what to do in the face of the rule that required them to return to the city.
"What...what's going on? Should we go back?"
A monk asked the people around him hesitantly, his voice tinged with fear.
Having finally escaped, he was now being asked to risk fighting Nascent Soul cultivators to return, which put him in a difficult position.
At the crucial moment, no one knew what was happening inside.
If they run back and the four of them start fighting again, then everything will be over.
Upon hearing his question, everyone's eyes showed a thoughtful expression.
After a moment, someone said, "Don't go back yet."
The one who spoke was the burly man with a thick beard who had been the first to run out of the main hall of the city lord's mansion.
His eyes revealed caution.
It's different from what others only hear secondhand.
He had personally witnessed the tense atmosphere inside the city lord's mansion.
Moreover, the threat of his primordial spirit self-destructing that he felt during his escape was incredibly real.
"Let's see how things go, and wait for others to scout ahead for us!"
Finally, the burly man with the thick beard spoke thoughtfully.
Faced with his suggestion, one of the cultivators nodded and said, "Fellow Daoist is right. Let's observe the situation first before making any decisions."
"I agree with this suggestion!"
Others chimed in, deciding to wait and see for a while longer, and then decide whether to go back or not, depending on the situation.
However, they wanted to wait and see, and the others shared the same thought.
Inside the city, cultivators continued to flee outwards, but none turned back.
The situation became awkward for a moment...
But at this awkward moment...
But then they saw the direction north of the city.
Suddenly, more than twenty streaks of light rose up, each a rainbow of colors, magnificent and awe-inspiring, heading directly toward the center of the city.
Everyone who witnessed this scene was simultaneously filled with surprise.
While everyone else was running for their lives.
The people from the Divine Sword Sect were still at their base and hadn't left.
"They're from the Divine Sword Sect!"
"I didn't expect they hadn't left Sifang City yet."
"But why are they rushing over there in such a high-profile manner? Are they trying to get themselves killed?"
Everyone was surprised and doubtful. If it were any of the other three major sects that were returning at this moment, they would not be surprised.
Unexpectedly, the first to head to the City Lord's Mansion were the people from the Divine Sword Sect.
...
Earlier, in the north of Sifang City, at the headquarters of the Divine Sword Sect.
Because the north was far from the city center, the news of the battle between the four Nascent Soul cultivators in the city lord's mansion didn't arrive until everyone else had already fled the city.
Those who received the news quickly gathered the members of the Chifeng Mercenary Group and the Divine Sword Sect to discuss their next move.
"What's going on? Why did you gather us together in such a hurry?" a mercenary from the Chifeng Mercenary Group asked with a puzzled look.
The others also looked at the person who had summoned them with puzzled expressions.
The man was dressed in a gray robe, wore a jade headband, and had a sharp sword hanging at his waist.
Judging from his attire, this person is a Nascent Soul Elder of the Divine Sword Sect.
"It's a long story, but to put it simply, the three major sects, Xuantian, Wuchan, and Zuimeng, joined forces to try and annex our Divine Sword Sect."
When the elder said this, a flash of anger crossed everyone's faces.
"I knew it! They'd been giving us all sorts of dirty and tiring work these past few days. Turns out they had ulterior motives!"
A mercenary from the Chifeng Mercenary Group cursed angrily.
"The other three major sects are like dogs that can't change their nature; even at a time like this, they're still thinking about infighting!"
Another elder of the Divine Sword Sect shook his head, his expression filled with sorrow.
"If you want to conquer us, you'll have to step over my dead body first."
"With the sect leader gone, do you really think our Divine Sword Sect is made of clay? We have nearly thirty Nascent Soul cultivators; we'll fight them to the death!"
"That's right, the other three major sects are simply going too far. We'll make them pay when their sect leaders return."
Upon hearing that the other three major sects were actually eyeing the Divine Sword Sect, everyone was furious.
"Don't rush, I haven't finished yet."
The elder from the Divine Sword Sect who delivered the message waved his hand, signaling everyone to quiet down.
Then he said, "The three major sects were discussing things when our sect leader suddenly appeared at the crucial moment and is now confronting the sect leaders of the other three major sects."
The elder of the Divine Sword Sect relayed the news to everyone in one breath.
Whether it was the elders of the Divine Sword Sect or the mercenaries of the Crimson Peak Mercenary Group, they all breathed a sigh of relief and their faces were filled with joy upon hearing the news of Chen Tianwen's arrival.
"Great! The sect leader arrived just in time!"
"With the sect leader here, what right do the other three major sects have to be arrogant!"
"That's right, we definitely have to get revenge."
Everyone present had witnessed Chen Tianwen's fighting prowess.
The people of the Divine Sword Sect have witnessed Chen Tian slaying the Demon Ancestor with his sword.
The members of the Chifeng Mercenary Group witnessed Chen Tianwen slay Li Hao with his sword.
Therefore, I have great confidence in Chen Tianwen's combat abilities.
"If our sect leader fights with the sect leaders of the other three major sects, should we avoid it?"
At this point, someone made a suggestion.
Although they had full confidence in Chen Tianwen's combat strength, this was, after all, a battle against three Nascent Soul cultivators who were renowned in Qingzhou.
It will definitely be difficult to win in a short period of time.
If everyone gets caught up in the battle between the two sides, things could get really bad.
However, if they leave like this, the situation north of the Canglan River will be left unattended, making it easy for the sea creatures to seize an opportunity to launch a sneak attack...
After all, the nearest sea creature camp has been built to a location less than three thousand miles from Sifang City.
This distance is only half a day's journey, let alone for a demon king.
In the past few days, several powerful sea monsters have been loitering near the city walls.
If the sea creatures learn of the evacuation, they will launch a massive attack on Sifang City, rendering this gateway to Qingzhou completely ineffective.
However, if they do not leave, they will be drawn into the battlefield, and at best they will be seriously injured, and at worst they will be swept away by the aftershocks of a Nascent Soul cultivator's attack, and even die.
With both options in mind, retreating was not an option, nor was staying; everyone was caught in a dilemma.
"Sigh...it's really not a good time to start a war."
"Isn't it because the three major sects are short-sighted? Even at this point, they're still thinking about internal strife. Don't they realize that our enemy now is the sea race?"
"Now we only hope that the sect leader can achieve victory soon and not give the sea race an opportunity to take advantage!"
Everyone shook their heads and sighed, their voices filled with sorrow.
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