Chapter 920: Chapter 917: Taking the Helm of the Heavenly Net!
However, Chang Yuan’s response left all their expectations in vain.
“This matter is absolutely true, two Senior Brothers, you should follow the master’s order!”
“Chang Yuan, you speak nonsense. How could the master give such absurd orders? I think you are the ones trying to seize power amidst the chaos!”
At this, a cold and murderous intention suddenly flashed in Du Tianba’s eyes.
“Today, I will clean house for the master and rid him of you, the traitor trying to seize power!”
Du Tianba was straightforward and had long had opinions about the master’s favoritism towards Chang Yuan. Now he was pushed to the brink of anger.
However, before he could act, a massive handprint fiercely suppressed him.
“Those who defy shall die!”
Imdiately, a figure that seed like a Heavenly God appeared, holding a horsetail whisk and standing effortlessly in the air.
Upon seeing this figure, everyone present was terrified and kowtowed in worship.
Sunx Wuji bowed respectfully, “Greetings, Master!”
Zixuan also bowed, “Greetings, Adoptive Father!”
The owner of this figure was Xu Fu.
Of course, this was not Xu Fu in the flesh but an illusion he had left behind earlier.
Even so, it was enough to intimidate the entire scene.
Xu Fu surveyed the surroundings, exuding authority without anger, and loudly proclaid.
“From this day forth, the Holy Daughter Zixuan is the helmsman of Heavenly Net. Her orders are my orders. Those who do not comply will end up like this one!”
This ti, everyone behaved like lambs, with utmost respect, not daring to voice any objection.
After all, Du Tianba was a Direct Disciple of Xu Fu, and rely for voicing an objection, he was killed with a single strike. Such a heavy-handed warning left no room for dissent.
Xu Fu said no more and, after throwing the Mystic Iron Fla Order, a symbol of Heavenly Net’s authority, to Zixuan, he turned into countless starlights and vanished.
Zixuan caught the Mystic Iron Fla Order, feeling it as heavy as Tai Mountain, her mood extrely complicated.
Li Lingyun, as always, tightly held his wife’s hand.
Feeling the warmth from Li Lingyun’s palm, Zixuan cald down slightly, smiled at him, assuring him not to worry.
This scene was all seen by Sunx Wuji.
Zixuan was noble and beautiful, and Chang Yuan was not the only one who liked her; Sunx Wuji was also among them.
However, compared to others, his thirst for power was even greater.
After learning that Zixuan defied the master’s orders and made a grave mistake, he decisively distanced himself from her, hoping to one day inherit the master’s legacy and beco the helmsman of the great Heavenly Net.
But now, what good has it done? Not only did he not get the position, but even the helmsman position he yearned for fell out of his reach in such a bewildering manner.
Moreover, from now on, he’d have to follow orders from a girl like Zixuan, whom he had always looked down upon. How could he balance his mind?
Compared to Du Tianba, Sunx Wuji’s thoughts were much deeper.
At least, unlike Du Tianba, he didn’t wear his emotions on his face.
Seeing Du Tianba’s body turned into minced at, he imdiately felt a sense of the rabbit mourning the death of the fox.
Today it is Du Tianba; tomorrow it could be !
We have dedicated ourselves to Heavenly Net for so many years, only to end up like this.
Master, your heart is rciless!
Despite thinking this inwardly, Sunx Wuji showed no sign of it externally.
He first congratulated Zixuan on helming Heavenly Net, then wore a flattering face to pledge allegiance, spouting noble sentints about sticking together through thick and thin.
Imdiately, he voluntarily asked to go defend the South Cabin Door and resist the Sea Clan army’s invasion.
Zixuan did not suspect him, rely saying, “Thanks for your hard work, Senior Brother Sunx.”
After Sunx Wuji left, the more he thought about it, the angrier and more unbalanced he felt. Adding to his fear of becoming the next Du Tianba,
he made a rash and reckless move.
He ordered a trusted subordinate to open the South Cabin Door and surrendered to the Sea Clan army!
Xu Fu, Zixuan, you forced to this. Don’t bla , Sunx Wuji, for being disloyal!
Sunx Wuji’s betrayal led to the South Cabin Door’s imdiate loss. The Sea Clan army surged in like a flood, unstoppable.
This made the already precarious Mirage even more endangered, threatening total destruction at any mont.
Seeing the situation had beco irreparable, Chang Yuan quickly stepped forward and sincerely suggested, “Senior Sister, you should leave first!”
However, his suggestion was firmly rejected by Zixuan.
Because Zixuan knew very well,
if they evacuated now, the entire defense of Mirage would completely collapse.
Not only would the lives of hundreds of thousands of people on this ship be in jeopardy, but all of humanity could face annihilation.
“Relay the order, everyone retreat to the central area and activate the defensive array, hold and await assistance!”
Hearing Zixuan’s command, many couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The defensive array is the most formidable array in Mirage, solid as a rock, and indestructible.
But once activated, the entire central area would be completely sealed. Outsiders couldn’t co in, and insiders couldn’t get out.
To others, this was undoubtedly the best choice.
But to Chang Yuan’s ears, it was like a Thunder Strike.
The so-called reinforcents are what every disciple of Heavenly Net believes to be the invincible god, Xu Fu.
But what they don’t know is that their god can no longer return. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have hastily made Zixuan the helmsman of Heavenly Net.
In this current situation, without reinforcents, they might hold off for a while with a powerful defensive array.
But eventually, the defensive array would inevitably be breached. By then, they’ll all die here.
Currently, the only ones who know this harsh truth are Zixuan, Li Lingyun, and Chang Yuan.
“Senior Sister!”
Chang Yuan wanted to persuade further, but as he uttered two words, Zixuan’s gaze stopped him.
“My decision is made; execute the order!”
Seeing Zixuan’s firm resolve, Chang Yuan ceased his attempt to speak further.
After everyone left, Zixuan reverted to her tender deanor.
“Brother Yun, am I being foolish doing this?”
Li Lingyun shook his head with a smile, “You’re doing this for the greater good, how can it be foolish? Just hope those outside notice the anomaly and prepare accordingly!”
With that, he tightly held Zixuan’s small hand, saying, “Xuan’er, no matter what decision you make, I’ll be with you till death.”
Zixuan said nothing, only flashed him a sweet smile.
The two exchanged smiles, as sweet as their first eting.
Regardless of life or death, everything was understood without words…
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