"Last time, we killed eleven Demon Marshals in one battle. I didn't expect there to be so many. The Demon race truly has a vast number of powerful individuals.
If they had all attacked then, our Thunder Emperor Hall would have been the one to suffer defeat," Wan Lei chuckled.
Wan Liuchuan picked up the conversation and analyzed, "They were after your Heavenly Dao Will. Once they discovered it was fake, their motive to break into your Thunder Emperor Hall vanished.
Now, with just these Demon Marshals, even if they were to wipe out our alliance and kill everyone, what would be the point? Without a Demon Lord, they cannot transform the Lei Feng Realm.
So, the Demon race is currently behaving, staying in the Liu family and rarely coming out. They haven't committed any atrocities like massacring the citizens of our Lei Feng Realm. It's estimated they are plotting how to set up another teleportation channel to bring their Demon Lord down."
"You're right. Before the situation becomes clear, the Demon race has no reason to spill blood with our alliance and deplete their scarce forces. After all, they have no reinforcements.
The last time they attacked was a significant undertaking, requiring great resolve.
Only when a Demon Lord descends, possessing the power to crush everything and decide the outcome, will they launch a full-scale invasion. Fighting us now would only lead to attrition. If too many die and their forces weaken, they might be overthrown by the Liu family.
I'm very curious, though. After losing one Demon Lord after another, will any Demon Lord dare to come again?"
"The Demon race has more than just a few Demon Lords. Those things are as common as immortals," Gouzi jumped out, hopping onto the table and pouring himself a cup of tea.
"Kid, when we were at the headquarters of the Heavenly Condemned, you put on quite a show. It was a testament to my teachings on the art of posturing since I first knew you.
When we get to the Immortal Realm later, I'll show those guys how my disciple is, how he excels in posturing, surpassing all of you..."
Wan Lei couldn't listen any further and directly pinned him onto the table. The words of Gouzi were too detrimental to his image as the Alliance Master.
"Liu Luhang, continue. What is the current defensive system of the Liu family?"
"As you command. Currently, the Liu family's protective grand formation is activated, with constant surveillance. If anyone attempts to breach it, the Liu family will be notified immediately.
This move is to guard against... um..."
Liu Luhang looked at Wan Lei with a hint of embarrassment.
"It's to guard against me, isn't it? They know I'm a formation master and fear I might breach their grand formation undetected and infiltrate. Heh heh."
"Yes, yes, Alliance Master, your foresight is remarkable, your mastery of formations is supreme. I am deeply impressed.
Besides formations, the standing army and patrol teams have also doubled.
This is just the visible strength. In secret, the entire Liu family functions as a defensive force. If discovered, we within the Liu family would be immediately surrounded, making any movement impossible.
Fortunately, the Liu family is currently recruiting guest elders. Anyone with strength, regardless of their character, can come and receive provisions.
This has led to less stringent reviews than before. As long as one is introduced and vouched for by an acquaintance, they can enter. This is our only opportunity.
This matter can only be resolved with strategy, not brute force."
"I understand that. Currently, no single force in the Lei Feng Realm can contend with the Liu family's might.
I'm not so arrogant as to try and confront the entire Liu family plus the Demon race alone.
By the way, are there any members from the Kai Tian Sword Sect and the Huo family among your people in the Liu family?"
"Yes, but very few. They are generally used as envoys for communication."
"Alright. Oh, and one more thing, I heard Liu Yuxin saw many members of the Liu clan being taken from the prison and smelled a strong scent of blood. Do you know what's going on? You are specifically in charge of these individuals."
Wan Lei first cornered Liu Luhang with his words, preempting any refusal. In reality, he didn't need to, as Liu Luhang dared not disobey.
"I do know about this. Not just me, many people know. The southern rear courtyard of the Liu family is already filled with an aura of bloodshed.
Almost every day, the superiors order me to take several Liu clan prisoners to the southern rear courtyard area. There, within a valley, enclosed by formations, there are countless soldiers and strong individuals guarding it.
I can only escort them to the valley entrance; they don't allow me to go further inside.
Anyone who is not a Liu family elder or direct descendant is forbidden from entering.
I have always taken care of Miss Liu Yuxin. If you all hadn't come, I would have risked my life to rescue her when only she remained among the clan prisoners."
"Thank you for your kindness. This operation is extremely dangerous. Your willingness to risk your life for me will be remembered forever. Once this is accomplished, you will withdraw with us, and I will ensure you receive an elder position with the Heavenly Condemned," Wan Liuchuan bowed with his palms clasped.
Judging solely by his care for Liu Yuxin and his willingness to lead them to rescue her, this kindness was enough to be remembered for a lifetime by Wan Liuchuan.
"Alright, we will first rescue the person. After that, we will see if there's an opportunity to investigate what kind of conspiracy the Liu family is brewing.
The lives of the clan members... what is Liu Naiweng trying to do?" Wan Lei pondered, stroking his chin with a deep gaze.
As he spoke, Wan Liuchuan took out two more face masks from his storage bag and handed one to Wan Lei.
"No need. I have one."
Saying so, Wan Lei patted his storage bag and proudly took out his Fang Jingzhe brand mask.
Wan Liuchuan glanced at it, his expression showing a hint of disdain.
"Your mask is too low-grade. It can only change your appearance.
Our Heavenly Condemned masks are specifically developed for infiltration and penetration. They not only change appearance but also the aura. Furthermore, even if you forcefully conceal and suppress your cultivation aura, others cannot detect it. This is truly foolproof."
Wan Lei was taken aback; he was actually being looked down upon by Wan Liuchuan.
Looking at Wan Liuchuan's smug expression, Wan Lei feigned disdain and scoffed,
"Your Heavenly Condemned lack frontal combat strength, but you excel at these underhanded tactics."
After speaking, Wan Lei took the mask and put it on.
In an instant, his appearance transformed into that of a wretched middle-aged cultivator, and his entire aura shifted.
Then, looking at Wan Liuchuan, whose mask remained handsome even after the change, Wan Lei felt unbalanced.
"Why is yours so handsome and mine so ugly? You did this on purpose."
"Yes, I did it on purpose."
"..." Wan Lei.
After changing his appearance, Wan Lei also concealed his cultivation aura to the level of an ordinary Nascent Soul stage cultivator.
With everything prepared, the two of them set off with Liu Luhang.