Chapter 762: Chapter 761 Turning Point
Everyone had no objections to Zhang Wenfeng and Duanmu Han leaving together to seek assistance from the Hidden Sect.
Initially, when they guessed that Qin Yanyang would carry out a decapitation strike against them, they were very nervous, thinking that having the two powerful figures of Zhang Wenfeng and Duanmu Han around would give them a greater sense of security.
Now, hiding in this military underground bunker, their safety was greatly ensured, so under these circumstances, they didn’t see any problem with Zhang Wenfeng and Duanmu Han leaving together.
Moreover, they felt that it was safer for these two experts to seek help from the Hidden Sect together, as the world of the Hidden Sect was filled with strong individuals, and having two people making the approach together would be much safer.
The key now was to get the Hidden Sect experts to come and take charge as soon as possible.
Without delay, after the decision had been made, Zhang Wenfeng and Duanmu Han left the Northeast District.
The Ning Family sent a military helicopter to escort both men to Imperial City.
As the two departed, the temporary meeting continued for more than half an hour.
The attendees discussed how to deal with the current domestic media pressure.
They found that their ability to control the media was greatly inferior to that of the Qin Family.
What was worse, many of their own people were beginning to express dissatisfaction with them, some even defecting.
In recent days, there had been many reports of people fleeing to the south.
The situation was becoming increasingly grim for them.
After the meeting adjourned, everyone left.
Chu Shiguang returned to his office, lit a cigarette, and squinted his eyes.
Although the purpose of this meeting seemingly had been achieved on the surface, Chu Shiguang was becoming increasingly restless.
A man can only rely on himself.
Asking for help from the Hidden Sect was certainly important, but in the current situation, it was most critical for the Chu Family to stabilize the overall situation themselves.
Moreover, he felt that asking the Hidden Sect for help might not be so easy.
If the enemies hadn’t held back those strong individuals from the Hidden Sect, wouldn’t they have come out to take a look by now?
He thought about the report Chu Tianxing had given him about Meishan Mountain.
At that time, several super-powerful individuals had entered the world of the Hidden Sect.
Those super-powerful individuals were also from the Hidden Sect, and they recognized the Innate Realm masters of the Zhuge and Duanmu aristocratic families who were left behind, but they still killed them, showing that they were not on the same side as the Zhuge and Duanmu families.
The situation in the Hidden Sect was probably even more severe than in the Divine Continent.
After much deliberation, Chu Shiguang made a decision.
He dialed Ning Shucheng’s number and said, "Shucheng, I’ve been hiding out here, and the Central Battle Zone might be unstable in their resolve. At this critical moment, I must go back and show my face."
Ning Shucheng said, "You make sense."
Chu Shiguang let out a sigh of relief.
He had come here reluctantly to take shelter; after all, Imperial City was slightly closer to this place.
He had originally thought that he only needed to hide for a few days until the Hidden Sect experts emerged, after which he could go out. However, the delay turned out to be much longer.
Always staying in the territory of the Ning Family, Chu Shiguang already felt uncomfortable. Now that the media pressure was all on the Chu Family, and he was unsure of what the other families were thinking, staying here only made him feel less secure.
Returning to the Central Battle Zone, that was where his greatest support lay.
"But your journey to the Central Battle Zone is far, and if you’re targeted by the Qin Family, it will be very dangerous,"
Ning Shucheng said, with a note of concern, "Why don’t you wait a bit longer? If there are no issues with the Hidden Sect, there should be strong reinforcements by tomorrow."
Previously, when Zhang Wenfeng and Duanmu Han left, everyone had discussed and told them to inform them immediately, whether or not they could bring reinforcements, so as not to wait in vain.
Chu Shiguang said firmly, "It would be best if we could get reinforcements, but what if there are also problems with the Hidden Sect and no experts come to take charge in the short term? I must hold the Central Battle Zone. Otherwise, even if Hidden Sect experts emerge later and we’ve lost too much ground, it will be difficult to contend with the Qin Family, especially since they are likely to be collaborating with Hidden Sect forces."
Upon hearing this, Ning Shucheng felt a heaviness in his heart.
Yes, originally their side, with the support of the Hidden Sect, could catch the Qin Family off guard and change the situation in Divine Continent in a swift and decisive manner.
But such an opportunity comes only once and had already been missed.
In the upcoming struggles, the enemy would also have the support of Hidden Sect forces, which would lead to a protracted war.
Ning Shucheng’s face showed deep worry.
If they became entrenched in a drawn-out conflict, Divine Continent would surely be devastated.
However, with the current international situation being unstable, with Heaven in the west and Penglai in the east,
foreign ambitions would loom large, ready to attack Divine Continent at any moment. If internal division arose within Divine Continent, wouldn’t it be just like the situation a hundred years ago?
At that time, whether it was the Qin Family or the series represented by the Ning and Chu Families, all would be considered historical sinners.
He then thought of Tang Shuwan.
The West initiating a dark war was a certainty.
But before that, Japan had already activated its nuclear weapons.
This was the most dangerous situation.
Divine Continent, must not repeat the tragedy of the last century, the descendants of Yanhuang could not withstand another ordeal.
Thoughts in his mind flashed like lightning, Ning Shucheng spoke gravely, "Brother Chu’s concerns are indeed valid, but leaving the battle zone at this time, your safety..."
"There’s no need to worry, for the time being, the territory from the Central Battle Zone to here is ours, there will be no issues," Chu Shiguang said with determination, "And my trip there won’t take more than a few hours."
Ning Shucheng said, "Since Brother Chu has made up his mind, all I can do is wish you a safe journey."
"Thank you, please make the arrangements. I must leave at once," Chu Shiguang said, "Stabilizing the military’s morale in the Central Battle Zone is of utmost importance."
"Alright."
Ning Shucheng agreed with a nod.
After hanging up the phone, a firm look flashed in Ning Shucheng’s eyes.
He didn’t delay, immediately calling to arrange a plane to take Chu Shiguang away.
Not long after, he received another call from below saying that the other members of the Chu Family hiding here also wanted to leave together, asking Ning Shucheng if they should be allowed to go.
Upon hearing this, Ning Shucheng felt a stir in his heart, but he said aloud, "Let them go."
After hanging up the phone again, there was a trace of melancholy and disappointment on Ning Shucheng’s face.
People’s hearts are not united!
It turns out, the human heart is indeed the most complicated thing in the world.
And human nature, it fails to withstand tests.
Lips might speak of unity and cooperation, but in actuality, everyone has their own agenda.
Ning Shucheng thought of the plan made by the elder in his family and couldn’t help shaking his head in shame.
Compared with the elders of the Qin Family and the Tang Family, his own family’s elder had a far too narrow view.
But it was not too late for everything.
The Ning Family could still turn back.
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Imperial City.
Tang Shuwan met Qin Yanyang in the underground chamber of the courtyard house.
As the daughter of Tang Zhenbang, Tang Shuwan had known Qin Yanyang from a very early age, though the two being over twenty years apart in age, had never interacted much in private.
When Qin Yanyang saw Tang Shuwan, she politely called her Aunt Tang.
Tang Shuwan looked at the young woman before her with mixed emotions.
From a woman’s perspective, she admired the young lady.
But deep down, she felt that the current disintegration of Divine Continent was closely related to the young woman before her.
Qin Yanyang, with her exceptionally strong perception, sensed that Tang Shuwan seemed to have some complex feelings towards her and couldn’t help asking, "Aunt Tang seems dissatisfied with me, do you think Divine Continent’s current state has much to do with me, am I right?"
Tang Shuwan was startled, looking at her in surprise.
She saw Qin Yanyang’s sincere and clear eyes, and then, she glimpsed the brief shadow of guilt that passed through the depths of those clear eyes.
Suddenly, Tang Shuwan felt a pang of pity.
So the girl herself thinks this way, too. How old is she, yet she has been bearing the immense pressure of Divine Continent’s disintegration on her conscience?
Tang Shuwan quickly reached out to take Qin Yanyang’s hand and said softly, "Not at all, don’t overthink it. Divine Continent has become like this because of the Hidden Sect."
Qin Yanyang felt somewhat relaxed and said, "But in the eyes of many, if I had not run away from Yunwu Mountain’s Base, if my grandfather had not died in Imperial City, if we did not rise to oppose, Divine Continent would not have split."
Tang Shuwan sighed internally.
Indeed, she had thought so in her heart.
But at this moment, she changed her mind.
She spoke with a firm tone, "Silly girl, things are not as simple as you say. The Hidden Sect’s ambition has led to the present situation in Divine Continent, and even without your Qin Family, there would be others discontented with this, such conflict is unavoidable.
Western Heaven’s entrance into the world is also at irremediable odds with the Western powers, this is a problem the entire world is facing.
Such a great responsibility, how can you shoulder it alone? The key now is to end this chaos as soon as possible.
I just received some information, take a look at this first, the turning point might just be here."
As she spoke, Tang Shuwan took out her phone, opened a message, and handed it to Qin Yanyang.
Qin Yanyang’s pupils contracted, and two beams of sharp light burst from her eyes, "Aunt Tang, is this information accurate?"