Chapter 974

Plan

“Thank you,” Tian Ran jubilantly expressed.

Mu Yu took Tian Ran’s hand.

“How many Ascension Realm elders are there?” Xiaoshuai queried.

“Including Yan Qingyun, seven,” answered Tian Ran.

“The two of us aren’t enough to take on six Ascension Realm adepts. We need a few more Ascension Realm helpers,” Mu Yu conveyed.

“I am happy to help,” stated Zhuge Xiaosheng.

Although Zhuge Xiaosheng only just graduated to Ascension Realm, his expertise with formations was enough to earn the nod from Mu Yu.

“We still need more members as we have to also factor in the risk of Third Heaven Palace’s cronies showing up,” Mu Yu asserted.

“Helian Kong,” recommended Xiaoshuai.

“He’s an alchemist, not to mention a mere soul. He will likely have a disadvantage. We can’t risk his wellbeing,” Mu Yu impugned.

Lu Deyi happened to come as they were discussing and relayed, “Mu Yu, I have news.”

“Sorry for doing this to you, Greater Heaven Caster Lu. What news do you bring?”

Lu Deyi wiped his sweat. “At present, there are seven Ascension Realm cultivators in all of the eight great sects. The less influential sects, such as Sword Purifying Valley, have four to five Ascension Realm adepts. An estimate would be that there are around fifty Ascension Realm adepts at this point from what we can tell. All of them are currently divided between several cities to defend against elemental demon invasions. To demonstrate leadership, the eight great sects have dispatched five Ascension Realm adepts each, at least. Right now, the elemental demons are losing.”

Village Chief Bu poured Lu Deyi a cup of tea. “Please take a seat, Greater Heaven Caster Lu.”

“Thank you, Mr. Bu.”

“Please do not stand on ceremony with me.” It took some time for Village Chief Bu to get used to cultivators being respectful to him – courtesy of his relationship with Mu Yu in addition to his insight. “How did your investigations go?”Updated chapters at novelhall.com

Lu Deyi, referencing the map of Third Heaven Continent that Village Chief Bu used to strategize, reported, “All of your predictions came true. The elemental demons’ bases are exactly where you suspected they would be. On my infiltration mission, I discovered Metal Reverend’s base, but, as a mere Body Synthesis Realm cultivator, I did not get close enough to pick up details.”

“What am I, then?”

“Not telling.”

“Hmph, Grandpa, Brother Mu Yu is being mean.”

Village Chief Mu clobbered Mu Yu’s head, prompting the latter to answer, “My world.”

Xiaoshuai curled his claws with his face scrunched and body squirming.

“I don’t think we can attack Secular World Sect for the meantime; there is probably an Apotheosis Realm monster from Third Heaven Palace camping me there,” Mu Yu finished. “Patriarch, Celestial Star Sect’s barrier should have been neglected these past years, right?”

“They would never have the shame to ask for our services again.”

“That makes things easier.”

“Mu Yu, I suggest you go to Ghost Gate first because their forces are spread out the most among the eight great sects. They have members in every city, while their three dispatched Ascension Realm adepts are stationed in different cities. If I’m correct, they’re trying to collect soul energy. I doubt they can make it back in time if their headquarters come under attack, so you have better chances of exterminating them than any other sect.”

Mu Yu wryly curved up his lips. “I have an even better idea. Remember ‘Courageous Capture of Dual Fiend City’, Grandpa?”

“Ah,” drawled Village Chief Bu, wagging his finger. “Ten out of ten for that answer.”

“I have to live up to my fictional counterpart, don’t I?”

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