CHAPTER 1914: CHAPTER 1915: REPAIRING THE SEAL

"Mm."

The sound was not loud, yet it was enough to shake everyone’s heart.

Everyone present knew very well the gap between the Hollow Vacuum and the Earth Immortal.

The gap as vast as the world itself was something even talents like them dared not to touch.

The only one with experience in facing an Earth Immortal, Chen Mengmeng, understood even more the disparity between the two sides.

After all, his ability to withstand Ji Yuguang was not due to his own strength, but rather thanks to the centuries of accumulated resources from the Qingcheng Sect, along with the Holy Artifact brought in by Su Chengyu at the most needed moment to support the Great Formation.

Yet even so, if the other side wished to perish together, the defeated would only be himself, only Qingcheng.

And this swamp, so critical, was guarded by Yu Yanshu even against the Demonic Path’s Earth Immortal-level intervention.

At this moment, seeing Yu Yanshu’s utterly exhausted appearance, everyone’s hearts grew even heavier.

"Yan’er, you’ve worked hard."

A thousand words lingered at the lips but finally turned into a simple acknowledgement of effort.

However, Yu Yanshu merely smiled and shook her head: "It’s alright, Mistress. I know that if it were you, you’d have done the same."

Xu Nanzhi sighed heavily: "Fair is fair. As your mistress, I would rather it be me than you bearing all this burden. You’re still..."

Originally intending to say that Yu Yanshu was too young, Xu Nanzhi swallowed her words.

In terms of age, Yu Yanshu might indeed be young, but what she had accomplished far surpassed her own achievements.

"If an Earth Immortal had their eyes set on this place from the start, then everything we’ve done might have been within their calculations, no?"

Beside her, Bai Qiu pointed out a stark reality.

"So, is this a trap or a scheme?"

Yu Shuang took over the conversation and looked at Xu Nanzhi.

Xu Nanzhi tidied her emotions, took a deep breath, and addressed everyone.

"If nothing else, it should be the case. But knowing our movements and not attacking us directly is already a blessing in the misfortune. Honestly, given our combat strength, if an Earth Immortal were to attack, not many would escape alive."

As cruel as it was, everyone knew Xu Nanzhi spoke the truth. Xu Nanzhi glanced at Yu Yanshu and continued.

"Without a doubt, the Demonic Path’s actions are targeting us, even Yang Chengyin’s actions might be within their expectations."

Chen Mengmeng came to his senses and said: "So, their objective isn’t us, not even Yu Yanshu. Instead, they’re using us to find a way to break open this Great Formation."

After speaking, everyone looked at Yu Yanshu, who immediately said: "When I opened the passageway for you, I tried to prevent others from entering. Although I have resealed it, six other individuals snuck in during that moment along with you."

"Six people?"

Xu Nanzhi looked up at Chen Mengmeng.

Chen Mengmeng replied: "I only locked onto two people with Qianxiao’s help just now. We didn’t notice the other four from the start."

"Those people are likely with the Demonic Path."

Yu Yanshu asked, lifting her head: "Do you need me to find them?"

"Can you?"

Xu Nanzhi inquired in surprise.

Yu Yanshu nodded: "Although I can’t control everything here, I can still sense them, as this small realm now exists relying on my power."

"Good."

Xu Nanzhi spoke with a plan already formed in her mind. She stood up, adjusted her mood, and spoke.

"Though we’re not sure of the opponent’s exact strength, we still have the home-field advantage. There’s no reason to just sit and wait for death. We need to take the initiative, even if it’s hard to stop them, we must find a way to delay their breaking of Yan’er’s Great Formation."

"Delay?"

Bai Qiu raised an eyebrow at Xu Nanzhi, not understanding her reasoning.

"Yes, delay. This place is not just the seal Su Cheng left behind of over ten years’ hard work; more importantly, it directly connects to the world where Chengyu is. So even if it seems a bit impulsive, my stance aligns with Yan’er’s; this place cannot be easily abandoned."

"But our arrival has already torn a hole. The Demonic Path didn’t go through all this trouble without a strategy."

Yu Shuang spoke pragmatically. After experiencing turmoil in the family, Yu Shuang was no longer the naive child who only thought optimistically.

"I know, which is why besides delaying, I have one more request for Mengmeng."

Hearing herself mentioned, Chen Mengmeng quickly looked up and blinked, asking: "Is there anything I can do?"

"I hope you can repair the seal left by Su Cheng."

"Repair the seal?"

Chen Mengmeng thought for a moment, hesitatingly said: "That’s a seal left by an Earth Immortal with prohibitions. Even using the Power of Cause and Effect, I might struggle to restore it."

"I know, but at the very least, we have to try. I will have Yan’er go with you; she’s probably the only one who can help you the most in this matter. Whether or not it works, I won’t hold you accountable, since it’s not a must-accomplish task. But..."

"It’s our only chance to remediate, right?"

Chen Mengmeng caught Xu Nanzhi’s meaning and picked up the conversation.

"Mengmeng, I’ll leave it to you then."

Chen Mengmeng nodded, glanced at Yu Yanshu, and said: "I will do my best, and I also want to verify something with Miss Yan’er."

Yu Yanshu was slightly startled by Chen Mengmeng’s courteous words and reflexively said: "Master Chen is too kind; I’m just a junior, you..."

"No worries, big brother won’t mind. Besides, it’s unnecessary to call me Sect Leader. Master said you’re not a Qingcheng disciple, so there’s no need for such formality."

"Alright, Brother Chen."

"Mm, then please, Miss Yan’er, lead the way."

Yu Yanshu nodded, first explaining the method of movement in this chaotic space to Xu Nanzhi and the locations of the other four individuals, then led Chen Mengmeng away from everyone’s sight.

"Three Hollow Vacuum, one Nascent Soul, no Earth Immortal."

Xu Nanzhi looked up at the four beside her.

Long Ao Tian spoke first as usual: "Then it’s not a fight. We three can handle those guys without you lifting a finger."

Xu Nanzhi smiled and looked at Bai Qiu, who said coldly: "I’m not responsible for what he says."

Ling Xiao also agreed rarely with Bai Qiu’s stance, saying: "I feel the same. I’ve dealt with the Demonic Path. They’re more cunning and difficult than you’d think."

"Doesn’t matter. No matter how cunning they are, no one will stop me from finding my brother."

Yu Shuang’s eyes were determined, clenching her fist. Having come this far, Yu Shuang didn’t want anyone to stand in her way now.