Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 782 - 607: Capture Alive + - 608: A Hasty Death_2

Chapter 782: Chapter 607: Capture Alive + Chapter 608: A Hasty Death_2

Bai Sheng shook his head and said with a soft laugh, "I must apologize, but I cannot agree with General Zhou’s strategy. Since our views differ, let us each do as we deem fit. We will still go forth to meet the enemy in battle, determined to slay at least one general and secure a route of retreat."

"Does this mean, we are each leading our troops into battle?" Zhou Ping’an was somewhat surprised.

That’s why at every checkpoint, the most troublesome thing isn’t the enemy, but rather one’s own teammates.

When there is no unity amongst comrades, and everyone has their own schemes, even the most brilliant of plans can be rendered utterly futile.

Moreover, the plan to capture the enemy alive was also a response improvised on the spur of the moment after considering some factors.

Even Zhou Ping’an himself wasn’t entirely confident that such a plan was feasible. How could Lan Qi and Bai Sheng, being "seniors" who had faced the challenge three times, possibly be persuaded by mere words to obediently follow orders?

"Does the Little Princess have any thoughts?"

Zhou Ping’an hadn’t forgotten that Princess Shen Bi was the commanding officer of Fulong Pass. Logically, deploying troops for battle would definitely require her consent. Otherwise, if military orders were to conflict, wouldn’t everything be thrown into chaos?

Shen Bi smiled shyly and said, "I won’t hide it from my brother disciple, lately the Heartless Ancestor appeared in my dreams, saying that I could entrust the battle at this pass entirely to the few brother disciples. Now, out of the 30,000 soldiers in the pass, apart from my 300 trusted aides, all have been divided among the five brother disciples, each commanding 5,000 infantry and cavalry, and even I, the general, shall not interfere."

"A dream?"

Zhou Ping’an keenly sensed Shen Bi’s emotions and realized that she truly thought so.

A thought struck him, and he suddenly asked, "Little Princess, who do you think is stronger, the host of stars descending on the other side or our Subduing Demon Sect?"

"Of course, our Subduing Demon Sect is stronger."

At this question, a glint of light flashed in Shen Bi’s eyes, and she smiled, "The Ancestor of our Subduing Demon Sect, the True Heartless Monarch, is the only True Monarch in the world who has stayed in this realm, while on the other side? Confined by heaven and earth, their True Monarch-level experts simply cannot descend. No matter how powerful the descending Star Lords are, they will be suppressed by the force of heaven and earth, weakened by one level."

"What’s more, our Subduing Demon Sect also has thirty-six Celestial Sovereigns and seventy-two Terrestrial Sovereigns in existence, all of whom are exceptional among the Divine Martial Realm. Just three to five of them rushing over would be enough to beat the opponents to a miserable retreat. How could there possibly be any reason for defeat?"

Zhou Ping’an’s heart trembled, that made sense.

This Heartless Ancestor, able to withstand the siege of opponents at the same level, because he is a native True Monarch, not restricted by heaven and earth.

The opponents, being somewhat weaker, would not be able to do anything to him, even with multiple people ganging up on him.

Moreover, under the tutelage of the Heartless Ancestor, there is a vast number of disciples at the Divine Martial Realm, not fearing the enemy’s mid-tier strength.

No wonder then.

The Subduing Demon Sect is not in the slightest hurry.

They’re sitting back and waiting patiently.

In the early stages, whether they win or lose, they probably don’t care so much. They treat it as a trial for their disciples, allowing them to play their roles.

Hmm, now that I’m also a disciple of the Subduing Demon Sect, this battlefield is ours, the experts in the rear will not take action for the time being.

But the enemy will take action.

Zhou Ping’an nearly understood why the Subduing Demon Sect eventually suffered such a devastating defeat.

The reason is overconfidence.

If things go wrong, there might even be a substantial number of Divine Martial disciples betraying them, stabbing them in the back viciously.

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Chapter 608: A Rash Death

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"Wait, if the Heartless Ancestor is so powerful, how long is his lifespan?"

Zhou Ping’an suddenly thought of a question.

Chin propped in hand, Shen Bi thought for a moment and uncertainly said, "He should live for at least 3,000 years. I recall the master once mentioned in passing that the Heartless Ancestor is already 2,700 years old and rarely appears in public. He is currently seeking a way to practice Primordial Spirit Techniques and has yet to pass down the methods..."

"Why practice the Primordial Spirit? Can’t he make another breakthrough in the Body Refining Path?"

Zhou Ping’an was somewhat puzzled.

He had almost figured out the level of cultivation and Realm of the True Heartless Monarch.

It should be above the Divine Martial Realm, the Immortal Martial Realm. Divine Martial can live a thousand years; it’s normal for Immortal Martial to live three thousand. To prolong life further, one must break through the Realm, which has become a common understanding.

"How easy can it be? The body refined from the Demon Suppressing Scripture is the most consuming of heaven and earth’s treasures, especially at the Heartless Ancestor’s level. The treasures he needs are particularly hard to find. Even turning the seas and moving the mountains does not satisfy his needs to ascend. It is said that the Heartless Ancestor once left this realm to venture into the beyond, only to return gravely wounded. Afterward, he just stayed here, thinking of another way."

So that’s how it is.

Zhou Ping’an’s gaze flickered as he thought through even the reasons for the Subduing Demon Sect disciples’ betrayal.

It can be inferred from Shen Bi’s words.

The Heartless Ancestor didn’t refrain from seeking resources; the outcome just wasn’t favorable.

It’s very likely that the treasures necessary for advancement are in the hands of other formidable experts.

Beneath the starry sky, within the world, with the protection of heaven and earth, he might be revered.

But beyond this realm, in the vast expanse of void, his status as a True Monarch is not so impressive.

Therefore, seeking to practice the Primordial Spirit Path is another avenue.

Compared to the Body Refining Path, the resources needed for Qi Refinement are evidently much less.

Even if it’s slightly weaker in combat power, for the purpose of prolonging life, it has its advantages.

"Regardless, we shall not go forth to meet the enemy in battle. How about you join me in lying in wait, Little Princess?"

Zhou Ping’an tentatively asked.

"I will follow Brother Disciple’s plan," Shen Bi replied with a blooming smile.

As for Brother Disciple Lan Qi and Brother Disciple Bai Sheng wishing to engage in battle, let them engage on their own. Whether it is victory or defeat, she actually had no control over it. The Ancestor had such a premonition in a dream, and one could only believe it.