NOVEL NEXT Chapter 43: Internal Turmoil and External Threats!
Otherwise, what? There's no need for the Second Mister to say more.
The White Mountain Ancestor naturally could foresee the current situation—one might say it was already at the edge of a cliff.
He furrowed his brow, raising his hand slightly to signal the Second Mister and Chen Yi to quiet down, his gaze shifting thoughtfully.
Chen Yi and the Second Mister exchanged a glance and then quietly sat by.
In truth, Chen Yi understood that these Human Race ancestors had deep ties among themselves.
Considering his recent understanding of these ancestors, the White Mountain Ancestor, due to his highest cultivation, was currently the strongest among the Human Race. Stationed at Sky Dome City, he bore the heavy responsibility of defending against the Demon Court, a pressure unimaginable.
From the moment the White Mountain Ancestor took this position, he dedicated everything to the Human Race.
Against the Demon Court, he led by example, standing at the forefront of the battlefield, even when surrounded by several Great Demon Kings of the divine skill eighth realm, he held his ground and never retreated.
If it weren't for his determination to die in every fight, willing to drag several Great Demon Kings with him, he wouldn't have been able to persist till now.
That was fine.
Counting since the Dark Ages, the Human Race and the Demon Court have fought to the death for ten thousand years, becoming mortal enemies. For someone like the White Mountain Ancestor, it was even more so. He himself found nothing wrong with standing on the frontline.
Instead, when dealing with the Human Race internally, the White Mountain Ancestor never managed to be harsh.
Regardless of those with ill intentions like the Yuhua Immortal Sect, the Buddhist sect, and Evil Demons, even for rebels like Qiu Yangming, he first considered allowing them to exert their remaining value and die on the battlefield.
His lack of authority only made those evildoers harbor hopes of getting away with it.
Simultaneously, the White Mountain Ancestor mostly focused on placating and soothing the other ancestors and the great power holders of the Human Race.
This was evident in his actions during today's events at the Martial Arts Arena.
Facing the disputes between the Second Mister, Hong Tian, and Daoist Zi Ying, the White Mountain Ancestor always played the role of mediator, helping neither side, only acting as a peacemaker.
However, from another perspective, it showed that the White Mountain Ancestor valued the Human Race and had deep feelings for the other ancestors and the race, unwilling or unable to deal harshly with them.
Therefore, compared to the Second Mister's bafflement over Daoist Zi Ying's actions, the White Mountain Ancestor was clearly more affected by this matter.
There was a long silence.
The White Mountain Ancestor's appearance visibly aged significantly, his expression dispirited, and his figure hunched as he looked at Chen Yi and the Second Mister:
"Are we the only three aware of this matter?"
"Yes," the Second Mister, knowing his character, couldn't help but advise, "Brother, this issue is of great importance. If mishandled, our Human Race could once again fall into an irreversible state!"
The White Mountain Ancestor nodded slightly, "I understand."
Currently, with Daoist Zi Ying internally and the Barbarian Emperor of the Demon Court externally, if they launch a joint attack, the entire Human Race could revert back to the situation during the Dark Ages—being enslaved by the Demon Court.
Thinking of this, the White Mountain Ancestor took a deep breath, repositioned himself, and said seriously:
"To resolve this matter, it must be swift and precise."
"As you both mentioned earlier, the Shenhai Yuan Magnetic Array's control over Heart Spirit isn't irreversible. That is the key to thwarting Zi Ying's schemes."
The Second Mister wanted to speak but hesitated, saying, "Brother, do you have a method to break the array?"
"No."
"..."
The White Mountain Ancestor shook his head and continued, "I'm not skilled in the Qimen Pulse, truly unaware of how to unravel the array, but if we don't breach from this point, even subduing Zi Ying will be futile."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi nodded in agreement; indeed, it made sense.
If we don't first find a way to resolve the Shenhai Yuan Magnetic Array's control over more than ten "Human Pillars" and the great power holders around Earth Flame City, even storming in would still allow Daoist Zi Ying to ignite an internal war within the Human Race based on long-held plans.
By the time the Demon Court detects this situation, even without collaborating with Daoist Zi Ying, they wouldn't let such an opportunity slip.
Indeed, the White Mountain Ancestor's insight was precise.
A brief silence ensued.
Seeing the two ancestors showing only solemn faces, obviously unable to think of a solution immediately, Chen Yi spoke:
"I'll try seeking ways to break the big formation."
The White Mountain Ancestor and the Second Mister immediately looked at him.
"You?"
"Young friend, are you skilled in arrays?"
Chen Yi shook his head, "I'm not skilled in arrays, but I can try to find the Array Map or a method to break the Shenhai Yuan Magnetic Array, though there's no certainty of success."
Earlier, he had already sent Qing Feng to find Zhao Muzi to discuss the "Xunwang Heaven" Dharma assembly matter. Now it seemed that even if Daoists Zhao Muzi and Zhao Tianhe were unavailable, he still had to get this assembly underway.
Compared to his task of exploring the Demon Court's situation, clearly, Daoist Zi Ying was the urgent threat needing resolution.
The Second Mister's expression shook, "Really?"
Chen Yi nodded, "Trying doesn't hurt."
The White Mountain Ancestor showed excitement; even though he had cultivated for years, accustomed to life and death, at this moment, he couldn't help but feel his Heart Spirit tremble: "If this matter succeeds, young friend will be the foremost merit!"
Chen Yi smiled, "Merit or not, I don't care much. It's just that the difficulty facing the Human Race is, to me, always a matter at heart."
No matter what he plans afterward, the Human Race must not descend into chaos.
Not only for himself but also to allow the little girl, Hua Xianzi, and others to cultivate stably here.
"However, you two ancestors should also think about subsequent strategies. Even if we find a way to break the Shenhai Yuan Magnetic Array, Daoist Zi Ying and her followers still need addressing."