Morning.
The jungle was shrouded in thin mist, leaves gently trembling, dewdrops rolling.
Everyone in Asura Hall was waking up, organizing their packs.
Everything was in order.
Washing faces, brushing teeth, attending to personal needs.
After tidying up, the group set off towards the mountains.
On their journey, they had reached the border of Mandalay.
Yang Chen stopped and asked ng Po, "Didn't you notice anything?"
ng Po froze, slightly furrowing her brows.
Yang Chen looked at Purple Cultivator.
Purple Cultivator nodded, saying solemnly, "I've already contacted our informant, who is investigating Peg's whereabouts. According to my route, he should also arrive in Mandalay."
Yang Chen nodded.
Upon hearing this, ng Po realized, "I've obtained Peg's detailed information. Plus, when Peg was installing infrared caras, he fild his own image; he can't escape!"
"Has the contact person been arranged?" Yang Chen asked.
"It's all set. We're activating the hidden informants. The previous batch was already dealt with. They've started taking action against us!" ng Po said.
Yang Chen's eyes narrowed and he said, "And not only that, they've locked their targets on Fla Country!"
ng Po frowned and said, "Master, aren't you considering leaving with us? No one in Lijia Continent can defeat us. Plus, your family would receive the best protection there!"
Yang Chen shook his head, "No! That's not the life I want to give them!"
Yang Chen resists the idea of having the Dean and Chen Siyan hide in dark caves, enjoying only scarce sunlight, living in fear, unable to appear openly, afraid of being discovered, constantly hiding, unable to live openly under the sun.
If it really ca to that, Yang Chen would rather let everyone truly believe he's dead, no longer appearing or disturbing their lives. But since he showed up, he must be responsible for his actions and for them!
Now, he needs to provide them with a good enough life; that's the aning of his existence.
If he couldn't protect those he loved, what aning would life have?
ng Po's expression was conflicted because her mind couldn't help but return to Yang Chen's words on the way here.
If Yang Chen truly agreed to Ye Xin's offer for a grand wedding, then what should she do?
Or should she attend the wedding when the day arrives or not?
If she goes, how should she face it?
If she doesn't go, where should she be?
Thinking about these things, a trace of sadness appeared in ng Po's eyes.
This was why she hadn't been herself these days.
Yang Chen glanced at ng Po and sighed, saying to everyone, "Brothers, co over here! I have sothing to tell you!"
Everyone walked over, standing before Yang Chen, looking at him.
Yang Chen bowed his head, pondered for a mont to organize his thoughts, then raised his head to look at everyone and slowly said, "Perhaps you all can feel it, even guessed it, that I won't be going back with you."
They had guessed it might be this way, but still couldn't help feeling a bit sad when Yang Chen said it.
After all, they ca to rescue Yang Chen, hoping he'd return with them.
If there's no Asura King in Asura Hall, it can't be called Asura Hall.
Though they could be considered elites, capable of handling their own, Yang Chen was still their king in their hearts, their leader, their commander. Without Yang Chen, they felt like they lost their anchor.
Yang Chen was their faith, a pillar, a strong support. Without Yang Chen, many things couldn't be done.
For example, the thousands of battles in Lijia Continent that lasted a whole month.
Without Yang Chen, they wouldn't have endured, much less won.
But with Yang Chen, they could!
Yang Chen understood their reliance on him.
Therefore, Yang Chen once told Jian Feng that behind the Dragon Tooth Squad is the entire Fla Country, the nation!
But behind Asura Hall, behind everyone in Asura Hall, was only Yang Chen! Only him!
Thus, Yang Chen would continue leading everyone in Asura Hall.
However, he must let Asura Hall grow independently.
Just like young eagles being pushed out of the nest to learn flying.
Growth is always a painful experience.
Yang Chen stared at them, saying in a deep voice, "I can't leave with you; I have many things to do, and so do you. After we part this ti, I hope each of you will be able to stand on your own, grow quickly. I think you witnessed the battle at the Fla Palace peak. You should understand your shortcomings, the gap between you and them! Don't be content with the current state. I've told you, don't stop growing, because once growth stops, you'll be surpassed by others! Being surpassed ans you might one day be hunted by the person who surpasses you! Our environnt is like this, survival of the fittest, you live, I die!"
"And also." Yang Chen looked at everyone and said, "I still need your help! Three months later, maybe just two and a half months remain. I need you to fight for , I need you to beco stronger! You've witnessed the strength of the Shangqing Sect; they're just low-level disciples, so might there be stronger ones? What if more people like Shangyao or Kun Bai erge, what should we do?"
"Perhaps it's the most difficult ti, but I believe we've experienced it all, every ti was hard! We've endured through countless battles, so I hope you can continue to endure! Even if I'm not by your side! I know once you go back, you'll surely face many difficulties, but I hope you can take this chance to grow! Three Black Corps, Shan Kou, Three K... and so on, all these organizations, all opposing forces. They might enter Fla Country, they might follow to Lijia Continent! It's certain, our days won't be easy this period! The only thing we can do now is ensure our safety! Strengthen our abilities to protect ourselves!"
Yang Chen took a deep breath, saying solemnly, "Again, I say! Complete the mission, return alive! I don't want to lose any of you because each one of us is a brother, a family mber. I don't want our family to be missing anyone!"
"Mission will be completed!" Everyone in Asura Hall shouted in unison.
The huge roar startled birds and sent tigers and leopards fleeing.
Yang Chen chuckled, scolding everyone, "You rascals, not afraid of being discovered!"
"Kill!" Everyone in Asura Hall was filled with killing intent.
Because they understood, their goal in returning this ti was slaughter! Continuous slaughter, continuous growth, striving to fight alongside Yang Chen after two and a half months!
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