Chapter 1198 - 1298: Large-Scale Seal

As everyone saw the lights, they quickly prepared themselves.

Perhaps some had guessed that these lights represented those who had already passed away.

This speculation left everyone heartbroken.

To know that those who had passed were their senior and junior brothers, perhaps even their respected teachers, and now, they had become creatures beyond the wall. People were uncertain whether these wall creatures retained their consciousness.

If they still had their consciousness, the upcoming battle might be easier to handle.

But if they lost their consciousness, the battle would become significantly more challenging.

Even though everyone believed they were unlikely to have retained their consciousness, there was still a slim chance, however small, that they might retain a trace of their original thoughts. Everyone would try their utmost to rescue these beings that had transformed into creatures beyond the wall.

Although everyone knew it wasn't likely, they still held onto a sliver of hope in their hearts because they thought if they could truly save everyone, they would be thanked by everyone inside the wall.

Despite the slim hope, no one was willing to give up, yet Ye Tianfan didn't share this sentiment. After all, the Taichu Sect hadn't suffered much loss outside the wall; almost none had died, so people from Taichu Sect didn't hold onto hope, nor did they care who these people were. They were simply cautious of everything before them.

Moreover, Taichu Sect's people were not only wary of the lights ahead but also cautious of those around them. After all, Taichu Sect's members weren't sure if surrounding people might attack them to save their comrades that had transformed into creatures beyond the wall.

Suppose there was a creature beyond the wall wanting to attack Taichu Sect's members. Of course, Taichu Sect's members wouldn't just stand by but would retaliate. If the attacking creature was an Elder from another sect, then the Elder's disciples might attack Taichu Sect's members or block the attacks to prevent harm to their master.

This would create a biased situation, with Taichu Sect's attacks completely blocked, whereas the wall creature's attacks would hit Taichu Sect members.

This is truly hurtful, pulling a biased stance is the most damaging, and once it's employed, it'll disturb others. Normally, Taichu Sect's attacks might block wall creature's assaults, but if Taichu Sect members get hit, it could result in fatalities. Avoiding such attacks might affect those behind them.

Perhaps someone behind was engaged with other wall creatures, unaware that Taichu Sect's attack missed, leading to the attack hitting them, causing a chain reaction.

Obviously, the final result would certainly not be good.

As time passed, the lights in front started advancing toward everyone. People could now see who was behind the lights.

When people first saw their situation, they were stunned, as describing them as zombies was quite fitting.

At this time, these people's skin was dried like bark. Ye Tianfan even wondered if they would shatter into pieces if slapped, at the very least, some bits would fall off.

Yet these dried people began advancing toward Ye Tianfan and his group.

Seeing this situation, Ye Tianfan, without any reminder, summoned the Chaos Divine Pearl.

Because Ye Tianfan thought, with so many enemies, if they didn't ensure a safe retreat immediately, it could result in heavy casualties.

Now, all those remaining were elite among elites from various sects. If they suffered heavy losses, it could lead to all sects falling apart, including Taichu Sect, as it currently encompassed people representing past, present, and future.

Like Zhen Chu, they represented the past, the younger Elders the present, while Ye Tianfan and Elder Brother Yun Tian represented the future.

If Taichu Sect also suffered severe damage, the passing of Zhen Chu would mean the sect's foundation was lost, and losing young Elders would mean the sect lost its present. Without past or present, solely relying on the future wouldn't suffice. If Ye Tianfan and others sacrificed, Taichu Sect would have no future.

If Taichu Sect lost its future, it would mark the beginning of its downfall.

Once Taichu Sect fell, the entire cultivator sect might follow suit, as the elites from both Taichu Sect and other sects were here.

Simply put, if everyone beyond the wall perished, those inside couldn't support their sects, diminishing the entire cultivation world's standards drastically.

Even currently within the walls, the strongest reached only Bai Hui realm because the stronger ones were outside, exploring for resources. Hence, those outside were the hope for all sects inside the walls.

"Seal squad, prepare. We will seal these wall creatures. I know you can't bring yourself to do it, so I don't ask for it. Instead, join me in sealing them," Zhen Chu stood, saying.

After finishing that sentence, Zhen Chu continued, "I understand you can't act against them, as they are our friends and brothers, asking us to harm them is impossible. So, sealing them and crafting a long-lasting seal gives us a chance to save them if we discover a rescue method later. While the hope is slim, sealing them lets us strive to find a solution, better than destroying them outright!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.