Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 1012: The Two Camps

Chapter 1012: Chapter 1012: The Two Camps

Jian Shen, Lu Bei, and Jin Yi had just reentered the Martial Arts World when they heard various things about the Xuanwu Alliance, fully aware of what it meant, a great battle seemed imminent.

The second batch of vampires had not yet been found, and now was not the time for infighting. Jian Shen hoped that both sides could put an end to this here.

First, Jian Shen approached the Martial Arts Alliance, successfully persuading them to remain restrained and level-headed.

Then came the difficult part. Jian Shen, Lu Bei, Jin Yi, and several representatives from the Martial Arts Alliance went to the Xuanjian Sect, hoping to resolve the issue through negotiation.

However, when Jian Shen and his companions set foot in the Xuanjian Sect again, what awaited them was not a welcome but the hostile gazes of everyone in the Xuanwu Alliance, signaling that this would not be an easy visit.

The leader of the Xuanjian Sect gave Jian Shen a disdainful look at first glance, "I wondered who it was, but it turns out to be you, Jian Shen. What, you want to be the hero of the Martial Arts World again?"

Jian Shen shook his head, "I’ve always been indifferent to fame and wealth, simply wishing to do something meaningful for the Martial Arts World."

Immediately someone in the Xuanwu Alliance sneered, "That’s right, you’re not only indifferent to fame and wealth, but becoming the public enemy of the Martial Arts World doesn’t bother you either."

Upon hearing this, Jin Yi was very annoyed and wanted to curse loudly but was stopped by Lu Bei.

In view of the current situation, they would avoid confrontation if possible. For the greater good, Jian Shen endured the provocation and continued to persuade, "I’m very sorry, everyone, but our central Martial Arts World has already lost many lives fighting the Western vampires and the Devil Cult. Right now, there’s still a batch of vampires lurking among us. At such a time, it is not suitable for us to fight amongst ourselves. This would only give others the opportunity to take advantage."

After hearing this, the people of the Xuanwu Alliance found it reasonable, deeming it more important to fight against outsiders.

But the leader of the Xuanjian Sect was not convinced, "Jian Shen, you say there’s a second batch of vampires, but do you have any evidence? Why haven’t we seen them for so long? You expect us to cease our actions just on your unfounded word; isn’t that a bit too easy?"

The Xuanwu Alliance quietly thought, yes, what is this about a second batch of lurking vampires? Could it just be something Jian Shen fabricated?

Someone present asked, "Jian Shen, what exactly happened when you and the former leader of the Martial Arts Alliance fought against the Devil Cult and Western vampires? Can you tell us?"

Jian Shen nodded, "At that time, the former leader of the Martial Arts Alliance and I led the Martial Arts heroes only against the Devil Cult. Just as we were both getting badly damaged by the fight, the Western vampires appeared. It turned out that the Devil Cult had already severed ties with the Western vampires. Although the Devil Cult is a heterodox sect, they still have national integrity. They were unwilling to continue colluding with the Western vampires. So, to fight against the Western vampires, we joined forces with the Devil Cult, and in the end, we fought the Western vampires to mutual destruction."

"What, it was like that?" After learning the truth, many people began to admire the Devil Cult’s sense of honor.

The leader of the Xuanjian Sect was swayed, thinking that even the Devil Cult could break off ties with the Western vampires, then the Xuanjian Sect, being a highborn sect, should not be outdone by the Devil Cult.

At that moment, Mo Yun stood up, "Jian Shen, long time no see, do you remember me?"

"Mo Yun, you’re here too?" Jian Shen of course recognized Mo Yun. Lu Bei and Jin Yi were even more surprised, thinking that wasn’t Mo Yun supposed to be with Gu Fan? Why would Mo Yun appear here? Could it mean that Gu Fan was also here? But that couldn’t be right, Gu Fan had thwarted the plans of the leader of Xuanjian Sect, and they were supposed to be enemies.

Mo Yun then said, "I am the only remaining member of the Devil Cult. I want to clarify that the misdeeds of the Devil Incarnate in harming the people of the Martial Arts world were not the intention of the Western vampires. It was the choice of the Devil Incarnate. The blood debt for harming the people of the Martial Arts world should not be placed on the Western vampires."

Jian Shen furrowed his brow and asked, "If that’s the case, why did the Devil Incarnate decide to break with the Western vampires?"

Mo Yun replied with a faint smile, "That’s because the Devil Incarnate only wanted to use the Western vampires to strengthen the power of the Devil Cult. Once the power of the Devil Cult was enhanced, the Devil Incarnate intended to swallow the entire Martial Arts world whole. Jian Shen, having contended with the Devil Incarnate before, do you think his brutality is his nature, or is it someone else’s directive?"

Jian Shen recalled the atrocities committed by the Devil Cult, remembered the slaughter of Jin Yuedao’s family by the Devil Cult, and he knew that it was their choice, an undeniable fact.

Lu Bei immediately retorted, "The true nature of the Devil Cult is clear to us all. After the interactions with the Devil Cult, the Western vampires should also have known what kind of entity the Devil Cult is. They should have understood what it meant to collaborate with the Devil Cult. Yet, the Western vampires still chose to work with the Devil Cult, which shows that the Western vampires are no better."

After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Indeed, if you knowingly help the Devil Cult to grow in strength, knowing well it would bring harm to the people of the Martial Arts world, and you still decide to ally with them, you’re no better than they are.

Facing so many doubts, Mo Yun remained composed, "That’s why, when the Western vampires later realized their mistake, they wanted the Devil Cult to stop their actions. But the Devil Cult would not listen, leading to disputes and the eventual fallout with the Western vampires. Don’t forget, Jian Shen, it was the Devil Cult and not the Western vampires who first fought with you."

Jin Yi said indignantly, "What are you talking about? In the end, didn’t the Western vampires still show up and harm everyone?"

Mo Yun shook her head, "You are mistaken. The Western vampires only wanted to eliminate the Devil Cult to put an end to this error. But Jian Shen, along with the leader of the Martial Arts coalition and the Devil Incarnate, excluded the Western vampires, treating them as enemies. That’s what led to such a result. If you, Jian Shen, had not intervened, the Devil Cult would have been eradicated, and you all would have remained unscathed."

After hearing this, everyone seemed to find Mo Yun’s words reasonable and turned their gaze towards Jian Shen.

There was a look of disdain on Jian Shen’s face as he spoke with emphasis, "Western vampires prey on human blood, harm the innocent, and wreak havoc in our Central Plains. They are even more despicable than the Devil Cult and pose a greater threat. If we had not joined forces with the Devil Cult to deal with the Western vampires at that time, we might have had no chance to prevent the Western vampires from ravaging our homeland later on."

"Well said, extremely well put!" Many people couldn’t help but voice their approval, casting admiring glances at Jian Shen.

This time, Mo Yun had nothing to say. What could she do? It was all Xue Lang’s fault for being too ruthless, leaving no room for redemption.

Even the leader of Xuanjian Sect began to doubt whether the alliance with Xue Wang had been the right decision, questioning whether it was still possible to call a halt, and even considering the possibility of immediately betraying Lord Xiong and Xue Wang.

However, a powerful aura loomed over him like a thorn at his back, preventing the leader of Xuanjian Sect from entertaining such thoughts.

Just as the situation seemed to be tipping in Jian Shen’s favor, Gu Fan pushed through the crowd and stepped slowly in front of Jian Shen, facing him directly.