NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1087: Rescue Plan
Wu Heng's expression also darkened.
After waiting for so many days, the result he received in the end was this.
"What exactly did they say?"
Lilith replied, "Hadara said the message from the religious representative is 'The Holy Hall will not respond for now,' but I sense this is essentially a refusal. Perhaps they just don't want to completely provoke you at this point."
"If they truly feared provoking me, they should have agreed to reconcile." Wu Heng picked up his teacup and took a gentle sip.
Lilith agreed, "This is somewhat puzzling to me as well."
Wu Heng pondered for a moment and asked, "Haven't there been any recent reports from our informants over there?"
"No." Lilith's eyes narrowed, "Are you suspecting... the Holy Hall might be secretly planning something?"
"There's always a feeling that they're not quite resigned," Wu Heng murmured.
Lilith understood his concerns, and a hint of suspicion flashed in her eyes, "Surely... they wouldn't go that far, right? The affair of divine spirits is ultimately just a legend."
"Let's hope so," Wu Heng spoke, his tone grave.
"After I return, I'll make proactive contact. If there's still no news, I'll suggest Hadara directly send someone to probe the Holy Hall." Lilith also felt a growing unease.
Given the current situation, as long as The Holy Court doesn't resort to their ultimate means, the development momentum of Gold and Silver Island is bound to completely shift the world order.
It's not about replacing the association but driving the entire civilization forward through communication innovation, novel creations, and the dissemination of new knowledge.
This benefits all races.
Except, of course, The Holy Court.
The only standards The Holy Court measures everything by are whether the faith is pure and whether it shakes their ruling foundation.
Hadara should also see this clearly and tends to lean toward Gold and Silver Island in his actions.
Nevertheless, Lilith still found it hard to believe The Holy Court would truly call upon the divine spirits to intervene in mortal affairs.
For thousands of years, divine spirits had always been legends, and whether they could truly descend is uncertain.
Moreover, if intervention were possible, why didn't the divine spirits appear when the association was rising!
"Alright! If the informants continue to have no news, let's make The Holy Court busy with some issues to handle," Wu Heng contemplated, "Isn't there still a previous Sect Hierarch from the Twelve Heavenly Saints Sect who hasn't been captured? Release information saying he's conspiring to act against The Holy Court."
Lilith raised an eyebrow, "Would The Holy Court believe such a rumor?"
"Doesn't matter if they believe it or not, as long as it distracts them and gives us time." Wu Heng emphasized.
Lilith pouted somewhat helplessly, "Secret Speakers shouldn't fabricate intelligence lightly."
"How is this fabrication?" Wu Heng said with a serious expression, "It's a clue I discovered during a purge of the Twelve Heavenly Saints Sect."
Lilith gave him a disgruntled look, "Fine, I'll report this 'intelligence' to the association. But you said it, so you'll have to bear the consequences."
"Make it sound as grave as possible," Wu Heng advised once again.
"Got it." Lilith stood up, "I'll head back now. I'll inform you immediately if there's any news."
Wu Heng rose as well and escorted her outside.
...
Upon returning, the side hall was bustling.
Viola and the Wood Elf Sisters were gathered around Shanaela, Mini, and the others, curiously inquiring about the morning's training with the new cultivation technique.
Philippa proudly boasted, "It's much more comfortable than what's taught to you, no need to be scorched in fire!"
Robey nodded in agreement, "It does feel gentler."
Viola softly lamented, "Master truly dotes on you, even specially finding this cultivation technique."
Silvien nodded along, "Indeed, truly spoils you."
The group chatted and laughed, devoid of the tense atmosphere when Wu Heng and Lilith spoke.
Seeing Wu Heng return, Mini immediately stepped forward, "Master, what would you like for lunch?"
"Keep it simple."
"Alright, I'll have the kitchen prepare it."
"Hmm!"
Mini hurried to the kitchen to arrange for the Skeletons to prepare lunch.
The others gathered around, inquiring about the new cultivation technique.
...
After lunch, Wu Heng returned to the study.
Besides Xiao Xiao still playing downstairs, Glenda, Lady, and Bella, the three Ghosts, were inside the study, busy with their tasks.
"Just now, Lilith brought news from The Holy Court," Wu Heng opened.
The Three Souls promptly looked at him.
"They refused?" Glenda guessed the outcome from his expression.
Wu Heng nodded and carefully recounted Lilith's words.
After he finished, the study plunged into brief silence.
Bella was the first to break the quiet, "What does it matter whether they agree or not?"
Glenda calmly analyzed, "Wu Heng's worry isn't about The Holy Court's attitude, but that forcing them might drive them to desperately call upon divine spirits to intervene."
Lady questioned, "Doesn't Lilith have informants over there? If there's any movement, we should receive news, right?"
"The informants have been silent for a long time," Wu Heng replied solemnly.
"So you suspect something might have gone wrong?" Glenda gazed at him.
"Hmm."
Glenda thought for a moment, her tone steady as ever, "Worrying about uncertainties now is meaningless; it will only throw off your plans. The urgent task is to enhance strength as much as possible to face any potential crisis."
"I understand, just discussing with you all," Wu Heng exhaled a breath, "Let's go, we'll check out Zombie World."
Lady glanced at him, "This time we'll manipulate puppets to accompany you, rather than possessing your body."
Wu Heng nodded, turning to Bella, "Bella, call Xiao Xiao back; let's get ready to depart."
"Alright." Bella floated out of the study, soon returning with Xiao Xiao.