Actually, few people in the entire Defeng Ancient Path know about Xun Wu You's existence, the disciple of the supreme Imperial Confucianist Lin Tian Xing.
No one can control the Imperial Confucianist's actions, and the only ones who might know about Xun Wu You are the few top innate masters of Hao Zheng Five Paths.
Hong Chen Xue has a younger brother in the Confucianist sect, but he later died at the hands of Jian Fei Dao.
"Is that so? The Imperial Confucianist's disciple is out in the world. Hong Chen Xue doesn't dare to climb higher, I shall take my leave!" Hong Chen Xue distanced herself and left in a burst of wind, leaving Xun Wu You feeling lost and dejected.
Where did I not perform well?
Or am I not handsome enough?
Why isn't she attracted to me?
Xun Wu You has no experience with picking up girls, so he just copied some flirting techniques he saw on TV and in novels, which didn't work at all.
It's okay, Hong Chen Xue's line is entangled with Tian Ji Shen Yu Xiao Yao, I'll definitely run into her eventually. For now, the best course of action is to focus on cultivation.
It's strange. It's been three days since I transmigrated into Xian Mo Ao Feng, and I've gained a general understanding of the situation, but the people I've met are like a conveyor belt.
I haven't had much interaction with them. I finally met a girl like Zhong Tian Xiu Min, and she thought I was a lewd rogue.
Other transmigrated protagonists don't have it like this. Where did I go wrong?
Is it because I'm not handsome enough, or is my charm not strong enough…
Hmm, I'm stuck in a loop.
…
Early the next morning, Xun Wu You continued on his journey. He knew the location of Lun Xia Xing Dao, and despite his rumbling stomach, he finally arrived.
Due to Ni Shen Yang's repeated harassment, Lun Xia Xing Dao was extremely desolate. Two listless guards stood at the entrance, their eyes vacant, occasionally blinking to show they weren't tree stumps.
Has Ni Shen Yang driven them insane?
Xun Wu You felt pity. If they can't hold on, just disband. Why endure this hardship?
He took a few steps forward, stating his intentions, but the two guards remained utterly dazed.
Xun Wu You chuckled and walked inside.
There's no point in expecting to be announced. He's only here to deliver a message.
As for how Dong Men Xuan De decides to deal with it, whether he chooses to fight Ni Shen Yang to the death or disband Lun Xia Xing Dao, Xun Wu You doesn't care to delve into it.
Passing through the corridors of Lun Xia Xing Dao, the sight was barren and desolate. Flowers, plants, and trees withered like autumn, the artificial mountains and flowing water were bleak and desolate. In the pavilion sat a long-haired middle-aged man, his expression melancholy and sorrowful.
Dong Men Xuan De!
The leader of Lun Xia Xing Dao, the number one figure on the surface!
He's also a bit crazy now. Xun Wu You suspects the old man might be wondering if he offended Ni Shen Yang. Why not fight others, but only torment himself?
"Mr. Yu Yin!" Xun Wu You greeted from a distance.
"Hmm?" Dong Men Xuan De steadied himself, turning to see a young man he had never met before, dressed in Confucianist attire. He forced a smile and asked, "Young friend, I don't recognize you. Which sect and lineage do you belong to in the Confucianist sect?"
He seems to be aware of Lun Xia Xing Dao's current situation. The alliance's elite have suffered heavy casualties, the guards at the gate are just decorations, and this young man isn't the first to enter without invitation, but he might be the last.
Ni Shen Yang has attacked Lun Xia Xing Dao six times. This alliance is already in name only, with few innate masters left. If Ni Shen Yang attacks again, he can wipe out Lun Xia Xing Dao entirely.
The core of Piling is the Three Sects: Dao, Confucianism, and Buddhism!
Their power has a long history, and Xun Wu You's Defeng Ancient Path is just a branch of the Confucianist sect. Later, Lin Tian Xing rectified the situation and brought the Confucianist sect back together.
With Defeng Ancient Path as the leader, he established the position of the chief administrator, overseeing everything.
"Defeng Ancient Path!" Xun Wu You looked at Dong Men Xuan De, feeling anxious for the old man. He couldn't help but advise, "Why not disband? You can't defeat him, so why die in vain?"
Dong Men Xuan De's face changed, and after a while, he helplessly dropped his hand. "Young friend, you're joking. Ni Shen Yang is determined to destroy our Divine Zhou. This old man cannot stand by and watch. Even if I have to sacrifice my life, I will fight him to the death."
His words were full of heroic fervor, suggesting a willingness to die for a cause.
Xun Wu You had no intention of persuading him further. "Mr. Yu Yin, you are admirable… well, I'm here to deliver a message. Ni Shen Yang will definitely invade Lun Jian Dao again in three days. Mr. Yu Yin, make your arrangements."
Dong Men Xuan De shuddered, tears welling up in his eyes. Can't we fight somewhere else?
Xun Wu You couldn't bear to watch. He suggested for the second time, "Actually, you could disband…"
Bang!
"Impossible!" Dong Men Xuan De slammed his hand on the stone table, rising to his feet in anger. "This old man will never compromise."
A mayfly shaking a tree, ridiculous arrogance!
But Xun Wu You was slightly moved. He didn't understand before what some of these stubborn Righteous Path were clinging to. After adapting to Piling life for a few days, he finally understood something.
The forces of the Bitter Realm might squabble among themselves, but when outside forces encroach upon Divine Zhou, they would die rather than cede an inch. This isn't about sentimentality, it's about a bottom line, like a certain dark period in the history of China.
It was precisely because of that resilience that they emerged from the darkness and embraced the sunlight.
Perhaps "admirable arrogance" would be more fitting than "ridiculous arrogance".
I know I can't win, but I won't retreat. If you have the guts, kill me. If you can't kill me, don't even think about crossing the line!
"Young friend!"
Dong Men Xuan De looked at Xun Wu You with intense eyes, moving closer in a few steps. "The life or death of Lun Xia Xing Dao depends on this battle. Are you willing to lend a hand?"