These fairies want me to deal with them every day.

At that moment, she finally thought of the possibility she least wanted to recall.

Ran Xinxue was speechless, so Yao Xiang continued calmly.

“I know your plan, it’s all expected. Your elders led the disciples on the mountain to evacuate, leaving us here, so that at the very least we would all perish together, because in your eyes it was all our doing.”

"Isn't that right? At this point, there's no need for everyone to be hypocritical anymore, is there?"

Ran Xinxue sneered.

Yao Xiang nodded.

"Actually, you could say yes or no. If I told you that this was all part of a long-ago plan, existing only as a precautionary measure... what would you think?"

Say something I can understand!

Ran Xinxue was furious. Upon reflection, she realized that none of these lunatics were as lovable as Wei Tu.

Although that boy was extremely despicable, at least he wouldn't play these kinds of riddles with me.

Yao Xiang was about to say something, but his expression froze.

"I see... Come in."

As he said this, Ran Xinxue looked towards the door. The door, which had been quiet and properly closed, was suddenly opened, as if it had been blown open by the cold winter wind.

And appearing at the door was Wei Tu, who had returned.

He stood at the door, calmly stepped inside, and then turned around and gently closed the door.

At this moment, Ran Xinxue felt a sense of relief. In any case, with more people around, she wouldn't have to bear the pressure alone.

Yao Xiang glanced at Wei Tu, who was walking over calmly.

"Heroes emerge from among the young... I didn't expect you to be involved in this matter, so you should be able to understand what I'm about to say?"

Wei Tu ignored Yao Xiang and instead looked at Ran Xinxue.

Are you an idiot?

Ran Xinxue was stunned for a moment, then looked at Wei Tu with resentment.

"What do you mean I'm an idiot!"

"Can't you understand human language? I've been rambling on and on with you for so long, and you still haven't understood a thing?"

"Don't talk like you understand. Just say it!"

Yao Xiang remained expressionless, seemingly quietly anticipating that this young man would unveil the whole story.

Wei Tu looked at Ran Xinxue in front of him, at her fair face.

"Have you ever wondered why someone like Ruoyuan would only leave you as a pawn? Does that fit the profile of a thousand-year-old monster?"

Ran Xinxue was stunned for a moment, then looked at Yao Xiang.

"what do you mean……"

Wei Tu smiled and nodded, seemingly quite relaxed.

"This is Ruoyuan's backup plan. She did not place the remaining pieces within the Yuanjian Sect because if something were to happen to the main body, the other backup plans might be eliminated if they were too close. So the reason why this Abbot Yao specifically sent such a letter is actually a signal."

Yao Xiang said calmly, "This can be considered a hint. You should have realized back then that there are no free lunches, and Fulong Temple doesn't have such a good reputation for being so charitable. It's just that you were a little slow to react, and some things are already irreversible."

He closed his eyes, as if sensing something.

"Listen, things are already changing..."

"Ruoyuan is still alive?! How is that possible! If he's alive, how could the Life and Death Gu be transferred?! Wei Tu, have you gone mad too?"

Ran Xinxue clearly refused to believe it. Compared to Wei Tu, she had a genuine fear of that old monster, the kind that would give her nightmares for days just from hearing his name.

Wei Tu sighed, and the young man looked at Ran Xinxue with calm and even gentle eyes.

"I've been thinking, if this is the case, why couldn't I sense her presence back then, to the point that I thought she was dead, completely dead... Now I think there's only one possibility: what's being revived in the Dead Domain isn't some ancient beast from the primordial era—that's all nonsense. The one who's actually awakening is Ruoyuan, who first threw herself into the Dead Domain and sealed it away. Only by using the power of the Dead Domain can she deceive everyone; this is her last resort! If one side succeeds, there will be ample opportunity to retrieve a portion of the souls from the Dead Domain in the future. If they fail, the souls in the Dead Domain will grow wildly and unrestrained, becoming a desperate counterattack, and they've come here to clear away the final obstacles."

"The final obstacle?"

Ran Xinxue stared blankly at Wei Tu, feeling dizzy from the terrifying truth.

The most terrified will make a comeback, and their refuge will face annihilation.

Wei Tu looked at Yao Xiang; this was what he wanted to say to him.

"Are we the final obstacle?"

Yao Xiang nodded without any attempt to hide his feelings.

“That’s right, it’s you. In that case, when she comes back, you will all be dead. No one will know the truth. The aftermath will just be that a turmoil broke out in the Yuanjian Sect’s dead zone and all the disciples died. No one will know about this. She can start walking her previous path again, only… in a different sect.”

"But if you switch sects, you might end up in your Fulong Temple, and become a new puppet. Is that something you're willing to risk?"

Yao Xiang sighed deeply.

“I know… I know all of this, but there’s nothing I can do. Who would want to do something like this? If she hadn’t really failed and I hadn’t been unable to break through to the Divine Realm, do you think I would have done something like this? Young man… I understand you’re still young and full of energy, but you shouldn’t have come here. Perhaps if you had stayed with those disciples, you could have saved more people. Coming here… is just a waste of time.”

Wei Tu now finally understood why the Silver Dragon Heavenly Lord had cast such a divination.

It was not a shot without a target; on the contrary, it was extremely precise!

Because of her rebirth, she will know Ruoyuan's scheme in advance, but she will not know Ruoyuan's backup plan.

Killing Ruoyuan on the surface would trigger the activation of the backup plan. On one hand, there is the danger of being possessed by himself or Su Mi, and on the other hand, there is the crisis of the destruction of the entire Yuanjian Sect!

Such an old monster's final move was to destroy the sect she had personally helped to build. Was this the path to immortality that everyone longed for?

Wei Tu found it somewhat laughable.

He faced Yao Xiang slowly and spoke softly.

"I didn't come here for many reasons. I didn't stay with them because I believed in their abilities. Even if you have made arrangements, success is not guaranteed."

"And what is your reason for coming here?"

Yao Xiang smiled.

Wei Tu smiled as well.

"Killing you is my only intention."

"Hahahahaha..."

Yao Xiang burst out laughing, then looked at the two of them.

"A little youthful impetuosity could be called bravery, but your level... it's not even reckless, calling it stupid would be too mild. How are you going to kill me? You and your sect leader combined couldn't do anything to me. I understand the desire of the waves to break the rocks and gain freedom, and I understand the unwillingness of mortals to resist fate, but how many people throughout history have been able to do it? Young man, you are very smart, but you are also quite stupid."

Wei Tu slowly took out a sword from his Qiankun bag.

Then he held it in his hand and looked up at Yao Xiang.

"There's no such thing as losing if you gamble... Life is a gamble, and you may not win."

Yao Xiang shook his head.

"No, I'm sure I can win this time."

His eyes suddenly widened, and a wave of energy radiated outwards, as if the Baoguang Hall had been instantly flooded with surging seawater.

A suffocating aura... unfolds!

-

"Hurry! Everyone, keep up! Let's get to the top of the mountain!"

Yuan Wei, breathing rapidly, called out to the tightly packed ranks, not missing a single disciple.

Just as he was making these tense greetings, a shout came from not far away.

"The Yuanjian Sect thinks they can just hide like cowards and leave? They won't get away so easily!!"

Indistinctly, as if descending from the sky.

Behind them stood the disciples and elders of the Fulong Temple, as if a chase was underway.

Seeing this, Yuan Wei frowned deeply.

Li Hanyang, who was standing next to him, was stunned for a moment, then immediately walked over.

"Master! Should we counterattack now or...?"

Yuan Wei's thoughts were fleeting. He looked at the dozens of people who had suddenly appeared in front of him and finally shook his head.

"Li Hanyang".

"Master... Your disciple is here."

"Take your fellow disciples and head up the mountain immediately. Don't look back. I'll cover the rear."

Li Hanyang stared in astonishment at this man who rarely took action but enjoyed vying for power and profit with him.

"And what about you? Aren't you leaving?"

"Why are you leaving already! Stop with your sentimental talk and get going."

"No... Master, we..."

What did Li Hanyang want to say?

But Yuan Wei had already drawn his sword.

The faint moonlight, not yet fully risen, illuminated his somewhat aged figure. At that moment, Li Hanyang suddenly realized that his back looked so broad and tall.

He faced dozens of people alone, raising his sword without fear.

And the words he left behind were...

"Go on, don't wait for me!" PS: I'm trying my best to write this well. It's a huge project, so this part of the story will probably be the one with the most intensive character development and the most effort I put into it. Thanks for your support if you've read this far. Damn it... I need to go revise the chapter now, I've been arrested quite a bit.

83 You've been buffed!

"Master!!"

Li Hanyang was being pulled along. He didn't want to leave; he wanted to stay and help Yuan Wei solve the difficulties they faced, even though he felt those difficulties were somewhat insurmountable.

Looking at this group of Fulong Temple disciples, he understood Yuan Wei's concerns. With so many people, there were bound to be a few who would be cannon fodder.