Gou in the world of comprehension

Chapter 1624 How could he possibly sleep?
A moment later, several subtle yet powerful auras emerged, carrying a sense of haste and solemnity.

The sect leaders of the ten super immortal sects of Zhengyuan Heaven entered Su Fan's small courtyard.

Since they had come from afar and the current situation was delicate, Su Fan did not put on any airs and had already stood up in the courtyard to greet them.

A hint of seriousness was hidden in his eyes, and he nodded slightly as his gaze swept over the figures outside the courtyard gate.

Opposite them stood an elderly man with an air of otherworldly wisdom, yet his brows betrayed his weariness and anxiety. He took the first step forward and respectfully cupped his hands in greeting to Su Fan.

"Li Yunda from Guanlan Dao Palace greets Senior Brother Su Fan..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the other nine sect leaders behind him stepped forward and bowed in greeting.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Su Fan..."

A hint of surprise flashed through Su Fan's mind. He never expected that these super sect leaders who controlled their respective immortal sects in Zheng Yuan Tian would condescend to visit him together.

These people are all powerful cultivators in the late stage of the Integration Realm, yet they call me "Senior Brother." Don't these old guys have any shame?

These old guys are really going all out.

Su Fan thought to himself that they must have studied his personality repeatedly before they came.

Knowing full well that she responds better to gentle persuasion than force, she deliberately lowered her stance and adopted this posture.

Although he had already seen through their little schemes, Su Fan was still easily swayed by them.

He quickly returned the greeting with a cupped hand, saying, "Senior brothers, you flatter me. Please..."

Everyone responded and stepped into the hall, sitting cross-legged. The hall had already been arranged by Luo Guyin, and a maidservant stepped forward with a cup of warm tea.

The wisps of smoke rising from the burning incense did nothing to dispel the oppressive atmosphere that permeated the hall.

"I wonder what brings you here, fellow disciples...?"

The hall fell silent for a moment, and the sect leaders of the ten immortal sects all subconsciously looked at Li Yunda.

Clearly, they had already reached a tacit understanding, with Li Yunda of Guanlan Daogong at the forefront.

Li Yunda took a deep breath and spoke slowly after a moment, his tone full of sincerity and helplessness.

"We have taken the liberty of visiting you, senior brother, and we apologize for the inconvenience."

He paused here, his gaze sweeping over the sect leaders beside him, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

"Now that the Demon Clan has launched a full-scale attack, it won't be long before the various realms of the Yuanmang Constellation are engulfed in flames of war. Zhengyuan Heaven will inevitably be attacked by the Demon Clan sooner or later. At that time, our immortal and demonic paths in Zhengyuan Heaven will only be able to rely on Senior Brother's strength..."

Upon hearing Li Yunda's words, the surprise in Su Fan's eyes faded, replaced by a solemn expression.

He finally understood the true purpose of these old guys' visit.

To put it bluntly, they're here to curry favor with the powerful.

Zheng Yuantian's safety now rests entirely on his shoulders.

They humbled themselves to visit, simply to seek a reassuring promise.

It must be said that, compared to the Demonic Sect, the Immortal Sect still maintains a certain level of etiquette.

Even though they knew in their hearts that, given their nature, they would never stand by and watch Zhengyuan Heaven be trampled on by the demons, they still performed the proper courtesies and put aside all their dignity and pride.

After all, when faced with the life and death of a sect, those so-called face and pride are nothing but fleeting clouds.

Su Fan knew that Zheng Yuan Tian was already shrouded in the shadow of war.

Every cultivator was filled with worry. Even if they did their best to drive away the demons, Zhengyuan Heaven would probably be destroyed by the war, leaving behind a scene of devastation and suffering.

Now, the only one who can protect Zheng Yuan Tian is him, the infamous evil demon in the eyes of outsiders.

That was a ruthless individual who single-handedly annihilated the Secret Demon God Sect with a mere wave of his hand.

That's one of the three great demonic sects of Zhengyuan Heaven, with a profound foundation, numerous experts, and immense power.

Even if the ten super immortal sects joined forces, they would have to pay a heavy price to destroy it.

His strength makes him Zheng Yuantian's only hope.

Having figured this out, Su Fan smiled faintly, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to the crowd once more, and spoke with a firm tone, without the slightest hesitation.

"My fellow disciples, please rest assured, if the demons attack, I will stand with you through thick and thin..."

Upon hearing Su Fan's words, the sect leaders of the ten immortal sects instantly relaxed and breathed a sigh of relief.

Previously, it was widely rumored that this Senior Brother Su Fan was ruthless and violent, and killed people without blinking an eye.

But seeing him today, I was surprised to find that he was so understanding and reasonable, not at all as difficult to get along with as the rumors suggested.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries with everyone, Li Yunda and the others got up to take their leave.

They still have many sect affairs to attend to, and with the demons pressing in, it's really not advisable for them to stay any longer.

Su Fan saw off the sect leaders of the ten super immortal sects from the Su family's old residence, watched their figures disappear into the horizon, then turned back to the small courtyard and sat cross-legged on the jade couch in the main hall.

He knew in his heart that this great battle was not far off.

In fact, even if these old guys didn't come to visit, he would never stand idly by if Zheng Yuantian were really in crisis.

After all, Zheng Yuantian is the root of the Su family, how could he stand by and watch this land be trampled by the iron hooves of the demons?

The next morning, a faint ray of dawn struggled to pierce through the gloom and the thick darkness, barely illuminating the darkest and most oppressive moment before daybreak.

As dawn broke, Su Fan rose and sat cross-legged on the jade couch in the hall, holding a thick book in his hands. His gaze was fixed on the pages, but he seemed somewhat distracted.

The discussions of last night, and the shadow of the demon invasion, lingered in his mind, refusing to leave.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the courtyard, breaking the tranquility of the hall and giving Su Fan a bad feeling.

As he expected, Luo Guyin practically burst through the hall door and rushed in, her eyes filled with anxiety and panic. As soon as she entered, she called out urgently, her voice trembling slightly.

"Su Fan... just received news that more than ten realms were attacked by the demon race last night..."

Upon hearing this, Su Fan's brows furrowed instantly, and the air pressure around him suddenly dropped.

"Which realms were attacked by the demons..."

With a wave of her hand, Luo Guyin conjured a transparent light screen map in the center of the hall, with flashing dots marking the locations of various realms.

She extended a slightly trembling finger and pointed to several flashing red dots on the screen, her voice heavy.

"The demons came with overwhelming force, and almost overnight they breached the defenses of the human sects..."

Su Fan's expression instantly became more and more solemn, his eyes fixed on the map on the light screen.

Two of the realms that were attacked were located right next to the Jiaochen Realm.

He knew in his heart that the demons' offensive was becoming increasingly fierce.

In the coming days, more realms will surely be attacked, and the Jiaochen Realm will likely be no exception.

It seems that the demons have made thorough preparations for war. They clearly intend to spread their influence throughout the various realms below the Yuanmang constellation, defeating them one by one and completely tearing apart the human race's defenses.

The entire Yuanmang constellation will eventually be engulfed in war.

Thinking of this, Su Fan's face turned completely gloomy, and he exuded a chilling aura. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes.

No matter who it is, no matter who wants to harm Zhengyuantian, they all have to get past him first.

After Luo Guyin left, Su Fan suddenly remembered something. He took out the identity jade talisman he had obtained from the Demon Sun Divine Palace from his storage ring. He had forgotten that in this cultivation world, the identity jade talismans of Nascent Soul cultivators all had the function of communicating and transmitting messages.

He used to dislike joining in the fun and was too lazy to pay attention to the disputes in the outside world, so he never activated the function of the identity jade talisman.

But now that the demons are pressing in and war is raging, he must grasp the situation on each battlefield as soon as possible.

Su Fan slowly channeled his spiritual energy into the identity jade talisman.

The next second, the jade talisman flashed, and a transparent light screen appeared in front of him.

At this moment, the screen was constantly being updated with a dense stream of messages, almost all of which were about the demons' surprise attacks on various realms.

"The mountain gate of the Crescent Moon Immortal Sect and the nearby immortal city fell overnight... I happened to be out on business at the time and only narrowly escaped the calamity. Most of the senior brothers in the sect were lost, and the disciples were almost all killed or wounded, and even their remains were difficult to find..."

"One of our star systems was also attacked by the demons. Fortunately, we were already on high alert and fought with all our might to barely hold off the first wave of the demons' attack, but the casualties were still heavy. We don't know how much longer we can hold out..."

"My sect was not spared either. The mountain gate was destroyed by the demons, and almost all the disciples in the sect were killed in battle. Only a few of us are left, fleeing in all directions, not knowing where to go..."

"Haoyuan Heaven in the Yuncang Starfield has also been attacked by the Demon Clan, and its defenses are on the verge of collapse. We are on our way to provide reinforcements, but we don't know if we'll make it in time. We just hope they can hold out until we arrive..."

Looking at the shocking messages on the screen, Su Fan couldn't help but take a deep breath, his chest churning with anger and heaviness.

He finally understood that the demons must have been preparing for a full-scale war long ago.

Currently, the human sect in the Yuanmang constellation is already on the defensive, being overwhelmed by the demons.

In addition to the dense text messages on the transparent light screen, there are also many real-time battlefield images recorded by the image-capturing device.

Su Fan casually clicked on a few, and the images instantly appeared before his eyes.

The images depict a scene of utter carnage, with corpses strewn everywhere and rivers of blood flowing – a truly horrific sight.

Su Fan only glanced at a few before closing his eyes.

He quietly read the messages on the light screen for a while, memorizing the battle situation in each realm. Then he deactivated the transparent light screen and put the identity jade talisman back into his storage ring.

The hall fell silent once again, but this silence was more oppressive than before.

As night deepened, it was already past midnight.

All was quiet except for the flickering candlelight in the hall, which cast a long shadow of Su Fan.

He sat upright on the jade couch, showing no signs of sleepiness.

No one knows whether new battle reports will arrive in the next moment.

Furthermore, it is unknown whether the next target of the demon race's surprise attack will be Zhengyuan Heaven.

With war looming, how could he possibly sleep?

Just then, a faint halo of light appeared from the corner of the hall, and Li Chongxiu slowly walked out of his personal secret realm.

She walked behind Su Fan, gently stretched out her arms, and hugged his waist tightly from behind, pressing her cheek against his back. Her voice was as soft as a feather, carrying a hint of sleepiness.

"Master...why aren't you asleep yet..."

"I don't even know if Zheng Yuan Tian is among the targets of the Demon Clan's next attack. How can I sleep..."

Hearing Su Fan's words, Li Chongxiu loosened her arms and snuggled her petite body into his embrace, burying her head in his chest.

"With my master here... I'm not worried at all..."

Su Fan was amused by her pure trust, a faint smile appearing on his lips, and the melancholy in his eyes dissipated slightly.

Those were ferocious and tyrannical demons who brought devastation wherever they went, yet this little girl didn't take them seriously at all.

As if sensing his smile, Li Chongxiu raised her head, looking at him with clear eyes and speaking with utmost seriousness.

"Anyway, I trust you. In this world, no one can defeat their master..."

Su Fan shook his head helplessly and gently put his arm around her shoulder.

"You have such a big heart..."

As he spoke, he lowered his head and gently kissed her small face, his tone softening.

"It's so late, you should go back to sleep..."

Li Chongxiu gently twisted her body in his arms, her voice soft and coquettish.

"No... I'll wait with Master..."

In the stillness of the night, with the candlelight flickering, there were no more words exchanged in the hall. The two simply held each other tightly, silently awaiting the latest developments in the battle.

The night outside the window grew darker, and the oppressive atmosphere still lingered, but this small warmth was like a ray of light, dispelling some of the chill.

Perhaps due to the exhaustion of the past few days, or perhaps because she felt too safe in Su Fan's arms, Li Chongxiu didn't stay awake for long before falling into a deep sleep in his embrace.

Su Fan carefully and slowly stood up, intending to carry the little girl to the bedroom next door so that she could sleep more comfortably.

But just as Su Fan took two steps, his steps suddenly stopped, and his brows furrowed tightly.

He could clearly feel a very faint tremor coming from the surrounding space.

The thrill was fleeting, lasting less than a breath. If he hadn't possessed profound cultivation and a powerful soul, he would never have been able to detect it.

Could it be that the demons have invaded Zhengyuan Heaven?
The thought flashed through his mind instantly, but he immediately dismissed it.

If the demons were to truly attack, there would be far more than just this faint spatial tremor; it would surely be accompanied by overwhelming malevolence and boundless demonic flames.

Suppressing his doubts, Su Fan quickened his pace and carefully led Li Chongxiu to the inner bedroom, gently placing her on the soft tatami mat.

He returned to the hall and was just about to sit down cross-legged when the communication array at his waist suddenly began to vibrate slightly.

Su Fan's heart tightened, and he quickly took the communication array plate from his waist, only to find that it was a message sent by Peng Shidao.

"We just received news that Xuan Guangtian has been ambushed by the Demon Clan. His defenses have been breached, and he is in imminent danger..."

What the heck...

Su Fan's heart sank. He naturally knew about Xuan Guangtian; that place was only two planes away from Zhengyuan Heaven.

If Xuan Guangtian were to fall completely, the Demon Clan could use it as a springboard to launch a surprise attack on Zhengyuantian at any time, with unimaginable consequences.

"Senior brother...is the sect going to send people to provide support?"

"All the great cultivators of Zhengyuan Heaven will rush to Xuan Guangtian's aid. Junior brother... we're leaving. The safety of Zhengyuan Heaven is in your hands..."

"Senior brother... let me go with you to provide reinforcements..."

After the message was sent, it took quite a while for the communication array to vibrate again.

"Junior brother, is this really true...?"

"Really?" Su Fan replied with only two words, his tone firm and without the slightest hesitation.

"Then come to the teleportation hall at the mountain gate right away, we'll meet there..."

Su Fan put away the communication array plate, stood up from the ground, and his aura instantly became sharp.

He knew very well that Xuan Guangtian was too close to Zhengyuantian, and he absolutely could not allow the demons to gain a foothold there, nor could he give them any opportunity to launch a surprise attack on Zhengyuantian.

Xuan Guangtian must not be lost...

(End of this chapter)