Chapter 166: An Unknown Plan

Yue Xin listened to Ling Wanqing's words, feeling a bit curious. "Wanqing, what are your plans for the future?"

"I actually intend to remain at the Celestial Maiden Sect. I did consider appearing to fight, but after thinking about it, I decided against it."

"Showing my face outside is too much trouble. I don't really want to be seen with my true appearance right now."

"I'd better stay in the Sect. If any special situations arise within the Sect, I can handle them."

"If I appear within the Sect, there won't be any major issues."

"Moreover, I am already touching the threshold of the Peak Transformation Stage, so I should take this opportunity to see if I can achieve a Breakthrough. It will still take quite some time for the Demon Race to reach us."

Yue Xin nodded after hearing Ling Wanqing say this. "When the Demon Race attacks, we will have to rely on you."

"It would be best if you could reach the Peak Transformation Stage; my pressure would be much reduced."

"I know your current situation, and I know you won't go out. Even if you are forced to leave, you will do so in secret and change your appearance."

"Unless there are unexpected circumstances, it's better for you to Cultivate within the Sect."

"It would indeed be quite troublesome if you went out and appeared as Ling Wanqing."

"Besides, the people from the Demon Race like to target female Cultivators with high cultivation levels."

"You certainly know your own situation better than I do. If the Demon Race sees you, I suspect they will spare no cost."

"Currently, the Demon Race has basically never seen you."

"Over these years, even within our own Sect, few people have seen your true appearance, let alone the Demon Race. Moreover, your cultivation level is so high now."

"And since no one knows, just continue to present yourself as being in the Late-Stage Nascent Soul Realm."

"But even so, with your current strength, as long as someone at the Void Refinement Stage doesn't make a move, it will be basically impossible to capture you."

"Besides, you don't go out anyway, so there is no need to worry. You won't have any problems within the Celestial Maiden Sect."

"Even if our Old Ancestor at the Void Refinement Stage cannot hold them off, there are still the Old Ancestors of the Profound Heaven Sect and the Myriad Swords Sect."

"Given the friendship between our three Sects, they would never watch us perish."

"It is the same for us; if they cannot hold out, we will go to support them."

"Therefore, the Celestial Maiden Sect—or rather, the Sects of these three—can be said to be the safest places in the Southern Region."

Ling Wanqing looked at Yue Xin. "I know that, but I'm afraid the Demon Race wouldn't want to go to those other two places either."

"The Cloud Sea Forest and the Limitless Dynasty have special circumstances; even we don't really want to go there."

"Let alone the Demon Race. Furthermore, these two places have never really interfered in matters here."

Yue Xin looked at Ling Wanqing. "Since that's the case, Wanqing, you should focus on your Cultivation. We will hold the line anyway. Let's see if you can break through to the Peak Transformation Stage by then."

"It's just a pity about your Zither Intent; you are only one step away from entering the Realm of the Zither Domain. Without guidance, you can only rely on yourself."

"But I believe that with your ability, it shouldn't be a problem."

"Perhaps the declining Dao of the Four Arts can be continued through your hands."

Ling Wanqing then spoke up, "I'm not in a hurry about that. I can only say that everything follows fate."

"Besides, I don't just have this Dao. My Dao of the Sword is still my main focus; it's just that I haven't had much use for it these past few years, but I have never neglected it."

Yue Xin nodded. "That is true. Your Dao of the Sword is more powerful than your Dao of the Zither."

Afterward, the two of them chatted while drinking tea. They were already good friends, and setting aside other matters, they would chat about other things to relax.

For Ling Wanqing, Yue Xin was one of her few friends. Moreover, as the Sect Master, Yue Xin always accommodated her and never made her do things she didn't like.

After their gathering, she saw Yue Xin off.

She then returned to her courtyard. She actually had a plan in mind, but she couldn't tell Yue Xin for the time being; if she did, it might fail.

On Su Yu's side, he looked at the Demon Clan member who had fallen under his sword.

The Demon Clan member still had one breath left. "What a hearty battle. I somewhat underestimated your strength."

Su Yu didn't say much to the Demon Clan member and directly sent him on his way.

Afterward, he pretended to collapse to the ground, looking up at Wang Yang and the others in the sky.

Their battles had basically all ended.

At this moment, Su Yu and the others were covered in blood—some of it their own, some of it from the Demon Clan members, but mostly their own.

After finishing, they all collapsed next to Su Yu, leaning their backs against a large tree.

"Our mission this time can be considered complete. Fortunately, we all survived."

"We have all reached our limits; we won't be able to hold on if there is any more fighting."

"It is time for us to go back and recuperate."

Li Yun nodded without speaking.

It wasn't that she didn't want to speak, but she no longer had the strength to do so. She just wanted to lie down and rest well.

She had been too tired during this period; looking back, she didn't even know how she had managed to endure it.

After resting for a while, they prepared to return to the Inn to rest, planning to head back the next day.

The group arrived at the Inn and found a random spot to sit down.

"Waiter, bring some wine."

At this time, many others had also returned.

"Have you heard? The Nascent Soul Stage members of the Demon Clan on our side have appeared. It seems their Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators are about to enter the fray."

"We should also make preparations."

Wang Yang listened to what they were saying. "It seems the great war is about to escalate. Even if we had the strength to stay, it wouldn't be of much use."

After finishing their wine, the group didn't chat much more; they had already decided to leave the next day.

The key was that they were too tired.

Early the next morning, the group walked out of the Inn. Looking at the Inn behind them, they realized they had stayed there for quite some time.

Now was the time to leave.

The group exchanged glances and then vanished from in front of the Inn.

When they reappeared, they had already arrived at the Profound Heaven Sect.

Su Yu and the others went to the Sect's main hall, registered with the Sect, collected some rewards, and then parted ways.

They were going back to recuperate for a while, to properly summarize their experiences, and strive to be stronger in the next battle.

Su Yu also returned to his courtyard; he hadn't been back for quite some time.

He still missed his courtyard a little.

Now he could also "recuperate" for a while, and could peacefully watch the situation unfolding outside from his small courtyard.