CHAPTER 445: CHAPTER 445: THE GRAND SCHEME IS SET

Watching as more and more gazes focused on this spot, and as the powerhouses of Fairy Valley began moving towards them, the two men felt their hearts turn to ash, their faces paling.

"Chen, what about this?" Liu Changqing frowned, glancing outside, his meaning clear: Hurry up and deal with it! Still reminiscing, are we?

Chen Pingping offered a slight smile. "Stay calm. These are just a few insignificant clowns. I’ve already set a grand plan in motion; they won’t be able to cause any upheaval."

Insignificant? Just a few clowns? Everyone nearby who heard this couldn’t help but roll their eyes.

Liu Changqing said, "There are more than a dozen Saint Realm powerhouses over there."

"Not a problem. They’re all just initial-stage Saint Realm, not much stronger than Lords," Chen Pingping remained composed, smiling. "I’ve already laid out a grand scheme; it won’t affect our reunion."

Sigh!

For a moment, the two of them exchanged silent glances. The powerhouses of Fairy Valley had already arrived. Now, there was no escape for them; they would be killed as Wuji Sect disciples if discovered. Not to mention, there were more than a dozen Saint Realm powerhouses outside. For now, their only hope was to pray that Chen Pingping truly had some means and wasn’t just bluffing.

"Senior Brother," Zi Ji arrived. She wore a purple dress, graceful and poised, yet she never seemed to grow any taller. Carrying Hei in her arms, she approached. "Oh, you’re here too?"

Liu Changqing forced himself to remain calm. "Princess."

Alan nodded at her without saying a word.

"Liu, Daoist Friend Alan..." Chen Pingping began. "Junior Sister’s arrival means my plan is complete. So, really, there’s no need to panic. It’s just a dozen or so initial-stage Saint Realm experts."

The two of them: "..."

"Come, Junior Sister, tell me quickly, did you notify the Sect Master?" Chen Pingping planned to employ his old trick and have Hongxiu, along with Zhuge Wushuang and Mo Wuwei, emerge bearing the coffins. After all, those coffins had extraordinary origins and possessed immense energy. If handled correctly, the current situation would naturally be no issue.

Zi Ji replied, "No, the Sect Master is in seclusion."

Chen Pingping’s smile froze. "What about Zhuge Wushuang?"

"He’s in seclusion as well."

"Mo Wuwei?"

"The same."

"..."

This is falling apart!

How could these three idiots go into seclusion at a time like this? Chen Pingping cursed inwardly.

The two beside him also grew anxious. Hearing Zi Ji’s words, it seemed Chen Pingping’s so-called plan wasn’t materializing at all!

"Stay calm, I have another backup," Chen Pingping said. "Go and call for the Emperor Spirit."

Zi Ji uttered an "Oh," put down Hei, and then left.

The Emperor Spirit once followed a Great Emperor; perhaps it could be of some use, he thought to himself.

"Chen, if it really doesn’t work out, let’s escape!" Liu Changqing couldn’t help but speak up. Even though the Divine Senses of more than ten Saint Realm powerhouses had enveloped them... was it really right to just sit here waiting to die? At least put up a fight! Or struggle a bit; maybe there would be a slim chance of survival?

Chen Pingping immediately looked displeased. "Liu, what do you mean by that? Don’t you trust me, Chen?"

"It’s not that..."

"Clearly, it is. Do you think I, Chen, am not powerful enough? That I can’t beat them? Or do you believe that the Wuji Sect isn’t qualified to be a superpower?" His face was stern.

"..."

"Relax, there’s really no need to panic. My Emperor Spirit once followed a Great Emperor, cultivated the Emperor Scripture and the Emperor’s Art. If it takes action, even a Saint King would have to think twice here," Chen Pingping huffed.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone showed expressions of astonishment. When the invading army had come before, he had said that a Great Emperor had once been born within the Wuji Sect. Indeed, others later confirmed it. Now, hearing him say that a divine pet from that era was still alive, having followed a Great Emperor...

This? The powerhouses of Fairy Valley immediately panicked.

Liu Changqing was astonished. He knew Chen Pingping kept several Spiritual Beasts of decent strength, but since when did he have a pet that had followed a Great Emperor?

Could it be that big fellow? He remembered the Emperor Spirit he had seen in Soup Valley. The Emperor Spirit was extraordinarily majestic, and one could tell at a glance that its origins were anything but ordinary. To think it was actually a beast that had followed a Great Emperor.

Incredible.

Thinking of this, Liu Changqing immediately felt much calmer. When he glanced at those Fairy Valley powerhouses again, his expression no longer held panic or fear. Instead, it bore a hint of "pride," as if telling them, See that? Chen Pingping from the Wuji Sect, my friend, has a powerful Spiritual Beast that followed a Great Emperor.

By now, over a dozen Saint Realm powerhouses had arrived outside the inn, exuding imposing Divine Might that was particularly oppressive. If they hadn’t intentionally suppressed their aura fluctuations, all the cultivators in this small town would likely have been crushed to death.

This was the Saint Realm.

"Can this really work?" Liu Changqing still felt a twinge of panic and asked in a low voice.

Chen Pingping smiled at him, signaling him to stay calm, then looked outside the inn. "Since you’re all here, why not come in for some tea and food? My treat."

Heh heh!

A Saint Realm powerhouse scoffed, "Ants."

Another spoke up, "You have quite the nerve, repeatedly breaking into my Fairy Valley to steal. Did you really think Fairy Valley has no one capable?"

"Hand over the person! Otherwise, today we will flatten your Wuji Sect."

They were very powerful, all of them Saints. In their eyes, a cultivator like Chen Pingping was merely an ant, whom they could kill with a flip of their hand. But they chose not to attack immediately, as if they were wary of something.

Exactly. They were being cautious.

It was undeniable. From the moment they decided to act until they stepped into the City of Extinction, they were seething with killing intent. Their hearts burned with anger, and they clamored to kill Chen Pingping immediately and erase the Wuji Sect’s existence. But upon reaching the City of Extinction, the dozen or so Saint Realm powerhouses were all baffled. An aura, a terrifying aura, seemed to emanate from deep within the City of Extinction, as if a powerful being resided there. They all felt suffocated. Could it be that the three Saint Realm powerhouses who had emerged not long ago were real?

Upon learning that Chen Pingping was in the ancient town, they hesitated for a moment and then showed delight. If he wasn’t within the City of Extinction, then things would be easier.

However...

After reaching the ancient town, that terrible aura fluctuation also appeared, as if that powerful being was constantly by Chen Pingping’s side.

The more than a dozen Saint Realm powerhouses all looked towards the Elder.

The Elder was frustrated. "What are you looking at me for? At this point, do we still have a choice?" Chen Pingping of the Wuji Sect had struck twice: once to steal people, and a second time to steal resources. All the Saints of Fairy Valley had mobilized, arriving with fierce killing intent. If they were to retreat now, how would the cultivators of the Southern Diaspora view them? This expedition would likely become an eternal joke in Fairy Valley’s history.

WOOF WOOF WOOF!

Hei bristled with bravery, baring its sharp, white teeth.

Chen Pingping, while comforting it, said, "Sigh... it seems my reputation isn’t enough, huh! Do I need to ask my Sect’s elder to step in?"

Please don’t come down, please, please don’t come down, Chen Pingping, though appearing calm on the surface, was actually extremely anxious inside. He was also praying that the Emperor Spirit would arrive quickly; otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to keep up this charade.

But luckily, he had two old friends by his side.

Thinking of this, Chen Pingping was silently moved. As the saying goes, "Adversity reveals true friends." It’s absolutely true! Liu and Daoist Friend Alan aren’t afraid of Fairy Valley’s might, nor do they fear its Saints. They’re insisting on staying to face this ordeal with me. I, Chen, will remember this kindness. After this calamity is over, I must invite them to the Wuji Sect for a gathering.

He looked at the two of them with a smile.

They were puzzled but still returned a smile.

BANG!

A Saint Realm powerhouse suddenly attacked, a cold glint flared, and a dense rain of sword lights slashed down. Terrifyingly, each sword light carried Domain Power.

What the hell? Chen Pingping suddenly froze.