Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 537 - 455 Mobilizing Troops and Dispatching Generals + - 456 Successes and Failures

Chapter 537: Chapter 455 Mobilizing Troops and Dispatching Generals + Chapter 456 Successes and Failures

"Uncle Master Wu, war is perilous, and right now the Red Leaf Palace might have mobilized its entire army, determined to succeed. Are you sure you won’t consider seeking refuge with me?"

Zhou Ping’an knew that a forced melon was not sweet.

People were intent on the fertile lands of Yunzhou, aspiring for the prosperity of their sect.

No matter how he looked at it, his modest family business was not even considered.

Therefore, there was no need to say much, just a casual inquiry; if it worked, it worked, if not, then it did not.

"This..."

Wu Changsong wanted to mention the Inner Residence Elder’s full support for Yunzhou’s war efforts, but then he thought it might seem like he was throwing his weight around.

Considering the attitude of Old Daoist Cang Wu he had seen earlier, he dared not say it.

Even one of the Four Palace Holy Mothers of the Red Lotus Sect, the Red Leaf Palace Master, was so cautious around Zhou Ping’an, surely there was something he did not know.

If he angered him and Zhou caused trouble from behind, that would be disastrous.

Once disciples left the mountain, not everything was controlled by the sect.

Who to ally with, who to oppose.

It really depended entirely on personal intentions.

The verbal alliance of the Red Leaf Palace Master might just be lip service.

But what if it was real?

Thinking this, Wu Changsong’s expression became extremely solemn and he chose his words carefully, "Nephew Disciple Zhou, the situation in Huangze County is urgent, and I, as your Uncle Master, must go and do my part.

If the situation settles and there is spare time, I will surely persuade the disciples to cross the river and lend you a helping hand. Does this sound acceptable?"

"Let’s leave it at that," Zhou Ping’an smiled and did not insist.

He saw through Wu Changsong’s thoughts and knew this was a delaying tactic.

The elder was just placating him.

But it did not matter as he had never expected the full support of the Cloud Water Sect.

"The military situation is urgent, and I’m busy here, so I won’t see you out, Uncle Master. Have a safe journey."

Zhou Ping’an gave a salute.

"No need Brother Zhou, no need."

Wu Changsong smiled broadly.

Once he left the city, he walked thirty li before he secretly wiped the sweat from his brow.

"Master."

A disciple by his side, puzzled, asked, "It seems quite good at Junior Brother Zhou’s place, and his strength is extremely formidable; why does Master seem so anxious to avoid him?"

"Yes, even if he refused to send troops to rescue Huangze County, that would genuinely be because he can’t spare the effort, not because of any resentment. We brothers could still have interactions with both parties; it’s not like we’ve sold ourselves to the Zhang Family. Who are we helping if not them?"

"What do you know?"

Wu Changsong’s face grew stern as he looked at the two disciples, still naive and proud in their eyes, and sighed, "I’m well aware that Nephew Disciple Zhou is extremely strong in martial arts, and now his depth is unfathomable. But however strong he is, that’s it; merely practicing some Transverse Training of the physical body to enhance combat power. Fighting an Old Crocodile who had just broken through the True Martial Realm and was injured is his limit; it can be imagined that his improvement will halt for a long time.

If he had just descended the mountain, this kind of person would naturally be a Chosen One, worth any bet or support. But who would have thought that the Second Spiritual Tide would come so quickly?"

Wu Changsong looked regretful.

He looked back towards the direction from which they had come and shook his head, "It’s all about timing and fate. Born at the wrong time, no matter how capable, it is impossible to change destiny."

Compared to Zhang Zhongshu who had an excellent situation, the best mentorship, top-notch resources, and having spent so much time only to reach the second level of Martial Intent of the Vigorous Air Spirit, calling him a rare genius would be an overstatement.

He could only be considered decent among the true disciples of renowned sects.

Compared to Zhou Ping’an, it was utterly embarrassing.

Zhou Ping’an’s background...

A civilian without many years of martial arts practice, even if as a youth he had received secret teachings of a mental method and made a sudden progress.

But just from his need to find a way to accomplish tasks to join the Cloud Water Sect and learn Canghai’s treasured book, it was clear that even if he had learned some inheritance in secret, it wasn’t too high-end.

The master who laid his foundation couldn’t be much higher in level... perhaps just a Jianghu person who spent half a life accumulating True Qi.

As for resources.

That was even more laughable.

What resources could compare to those of the Four Great Immortal Sects?

Hence, from this perspective, it could be inferred that Zhou Ping’an and Lin Huaiyu, with just some basic cultivation methods and low-level elixirs, rose powerfully.

Their talent and potential were astonishing.

But on the other hand.

Who could say that Zhang Zhongshu didn’t have a powerful great-grandfather?

Moreover, his great-grandfather had made many connections and preparations over the years for the prosperity and rise of the Huangze Zhang Family.

Of course, Zhang Zhongshu’s own skills were also formidable, definitely considered adept.

During his time at the Sect, he had a wide circle of acquaintances and did not disdain marrying Pei Yuying despite her unfavorable past, treating her like a treasure.

Just based on this alone, Wu Changsong felt that Zhang Zhongshu’s forbearance was something ninety-nine percent of men couldn’t match.

Not everyone could accept having a wife ten years older who also had a dubious history before marriage.

Just based on this alone, if he couldn’t make it, then who could?

"Even if we lose a few battles first, as long as we hold the county city for a few days and wait for the mountain to free up hands, the Inner Residence Elders and sect disciples will come to our aid. Eventually, everything lost will be reclaimed."