Chapter 499: Chapter 498 Fire!
Ouyang He chuckled and said, "I also believe that harmony is fundamental, and everything should be focused on the bigger picture."
Six of the Eight Great Forces had arrived, with Helian Zhan representing the Qingtian Sect, Ouyang He being sufficient to represent the Poison Sect, and Sect Master Zhang holding the reins of power in the Zhang Family. The simultaneous statements from these three carried extraordinary significance.
Wang Changchun was somewhat displeased with this decision, but after a brief contemplation and glancing at Wang Chunyang, then sweeping his gaze over Zhuge Chengkun and seeing that neither of them was vehemently opposed, he realized that they too did not dare to take the risk and immediately said, "Since it’s like this, I also support Brother Helian’s proposal. You’re right, harmony is precious!"
Wang Chunyang’s brow furrowed, his face showing a gloomy color.
Wang Changchun, seeing his expression, cursed silently to himself, Damn!
If you are against it, then why the hell didn’t you make your position clear earlier?
Aren’t you the one known as Sword Obsession, the person in the entire Martial World who is least convinced by Helian Zhan’s monstrous talent? If you won’t lead the charge against Helian Zhan, should it be me?
Zhuge Chengkun was also somewhat displeased with Wang Chunyang’s silence.
But now that four families had already expressed their support, and they all spoke of prioritizing the bigger picture, opposing them now would be disregarding that very picture.
Although not convinced at heart, Zhuge Chengkun suppressed his anger and said, "Since everyone has discussed it and agreed upon it, let’s do it this way."
As for the hatred between himself and Qin Yanyang and Yang Fei, there would be time to resolve it later.
In his eyes, he still did not take Qin Yanyang and Yang Fei seriously, feeling that suppressing these two juniors would be easy for him alone.
Wang Chunyang knew that the trend had shifted.
Even if the representatives of the Ji Family and the aristocratic family arrived, it was possible that the Ji Family would also support Helian Zhan’s proposal.
He turned to Helian Zhan and asked, "What do you think, how should we arrange the personnel?"
Helian Zhan replied, "If we’re going out, just you and me will be enough."
Wang Chunyang felt a chill in his heart, as he never trusted anyone completely. Now that Helian Zhan suggested going out together, suspicions inevitably arose.
What if Helian Zhan became too close to the outside world; could that be detrimental to him?
As thoughts flashed through his mind, he quickly said, "That won’t do. Previously, Liang Zhong and Brother Mo had already ventured out, and we have seen what happened to them. We must not be careless in our venture out this time."
The others nodded one after another, finding Wang Chunyang’s words very reasonable.
Though everyone knew that the combined strength of Helian Zhan and Wang Chunyang would be much stronger than Mo Li and Chen Liangzhong, giving them an almost invincible feeling, they still thought it was a grave matter and that more people should go out together for safety.
However, Helian Zhan expressed his dissenting opinion, saying, "Your minds are still set on competing and dominating, wanting to suppress the outside world. But my stance is to seek harmony and stability. Thus, if too many of us go out, it will only put too much pressure on those outside, which could lead to an uncontrollable situation."
"But if too few of us go out, it would be easy for them to suppress us. Wouldn’t that just embolden their arrogance, thinking the Hidden Sects have no one to send?"
"That’s right, even if we seek harmony and stability, we cannot weaken the prestige of the Hidden Sects."
"With both Brother Wang and I taking action together, how could we possibly weaken the prestige of the Hidden Sects?" Helian Zhan spoke with a smile, his purple robes fluttering without any wind, releasing an aura of domineering supremacy that filled the surroundings.
Suddenly, the several Divine Travel Realm experts present all felt a chill in their hearts, overwhelmed by the immense pressure, with hairs standing on end and an intense sense of unease.
The cultivators below the Divine Travel Realm even felt an impulse to worship reverently.
So powerful!
This presence, this pressure, it was as if a deity had descended upon the world, making mortals afraid to lift their heads to gaze upon or desecrate the divine majesty.
Wang Chunyang’s sword quivered intensely at his side.
He felt both alarmed and elated.
It was already rumored that Helian Zhan was the second most monstrously talented cultivator in the Hidden Sects and in recent years, there were even rumors that he might be the person with the highest cultivation in the Hidden Sects, strong enough to be ranked in the top three.
But Wang Chunyang, another prodigious talent renowned for his divine might, was unconvinced.
He was much older than Helian Zhan, had given up the sword for the saber, and was called Sword Obsession by the people of the world. He considered himself unmatched in combat, struggling to find an equal opponent and had long wished to spar with Helian Zhan. However, his clan had always suppressed him.
Feeling Helian Zhan’s strength up close, a surge of battle spirit rose within him, and an intense impulse to draw his sword and fight made it hard for him to contain himself.
Helian Zhan glanced at Wang Chunyang’s sword and smiled faintly.
That world-contemptuous aura instantly vanished into thin air.
Wang Chunyang’s sword in hand also became silent.
Helian Zhan looked at Wang Chunyang and said with a smile, "Brother Chunyang, would you dare to join me on a journey? With the two of us together, not to mention the mundane Martial World of the Divine Continent, even if we include the other two Small Worlds, who could stop us?"
"Hahaha, well said! With Brother Helian displaying such overwhelming spirit, how can I, Wang Chunyang, shrink back?"
Usually, Wang Chunyang was wary of everyone and trusted no one, but at this moment, he burst into laughter and promptly agreed to Helian Zhan’s invitation.
He looked at the other Divine Travel Realm experts and said, "Do you all feel at ease with Brother Helian and me going out together?"
Ouyang He chuckled and said, "The old man would also like to go, but Brother Helian is right. Since we need to prioritize the bigger picture, we can’t have too many people leaving, lest we make those youngsters outside too nervous. Now that you two are going out together, who in the world can stop you? Hahaha, the Poison Sect is absolutely confident in you."
"Hehe, with the two of you joining forces, what is there for us to worry about?" Sect Master Zhang said with a smile.
Zhuge Chengkun, Wang Changchun, and the others also expressed their unanimous agreement and absolute trust in the two.
The people from the lesser sects and minor aristocratic families around couldn’t agree more, echoing their sentiments.
"In that case, why delay? Shall we step out and see?" Helian Zhan said to Wang Chunyang.
Wang Chunyang nodded and said, "Indeed, this matter should not be put off. Let’s go."
"Father!"
Just then, a pleasant female voice rang out.
Helian Zhan stopped in his tracks, a gentle and loving smile appearing on his face as he turned to look at Helian Rong.
Helian Rong stood next to Ouyang He, her eyes filled with worry as she hesitated to speak, looking at Helian Zhan.
Seeing her expression, Helian Zhan immediately understood her thoughts and laughed heartily, "Rest assured, my child. Your Uncle Wang and I will be back shortly; there will be no trouble."
From his daughter’s eyes, he saw the care she had for him, something he had longed for over a decade.
Of course, whether the concern in his daughter’s expression was all for him was not important.
At least, a part of it was for him.
Before the eyes of everyone present, Helian Zhan and Wang Chunyang left together, disappearing into the transmission passage.
Meanwhile, outside the passage.
Before Wang Chunyang and Helian Zhan had fully arrived at the Earth Plane, they were already unleashing formidable pressures.
The two pressures seemed to compete to surpass each other and declare a victor. They grew stronger and stronger, almost materializing in oppression, destabilizing the space inside the transmission channel, making it utterly chaotic.
A fierce and unparalleled aura of slaughter pierced through the space tunnel and thundered into the world outside the channel.
When this terrifying pressure suddenly appeared, four figures swiftly emerged from the main tent.
At the same time, the members of the Military Department guarding the entrance to the channel became stern as if facing a great enemy.
Mo Yinpeng even raised her hand, ready to issue an attack order at any moment.
Just as she pondered whether she should request instructions from Qin Yanyang, Qin Yanyang’s decisive command reached her ears, "Fire!"