Chapter 1026 - 961: The Inescapable Net

It had been seven days since Han Yu fell unconscious, and if it weren’t for the assurance that Han Yu was not in danger, the entire Central Continent might have been in an uproar.

Additionally, the Artifact Spirit seems to have received a message from the Wise Sage and conveyed it to everyone.

"Han Yu is resting in the Soul Realm; his soul is too weary."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell into a moment of silence.

After a while, sighs began to echo one after another.

Who among them didn’t understand how tired Han Yu truly was?

"Therefore, this time we must also put in some effort, not for Han Yu, but for ourselves."

Quan Xiaotong spoke in a low voice, his expression somber.

Within these five days, almost all cultivators who could be of use had arrived. The deck of Quan Xiaotong’s exclusive Celestial Wave Crossing was packed with shadows, densely crowded.

After Yinwu, Wuxian, and others had all arrived, they quickly joined in.

After five days of planning, they finally finalized the last details.

And by the time Han Yu awoke, further deliberations on the chances of success were already underway.

In the crowd, a figure identical to Han Yu stood there looking pitiful. Anyone who listened to five days of how to die more meaningfully would inevitably be unable to hold it together.

Especially since he had listened to thousands of methods.

The Soul Armor felt deeply sorrowful but dared not complain.

Simply because Mo Xiuwen and Chasing Soul were also present.

"Do we need to let him know?"

At the last moment, Yinwu couldn’t help but speak up.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked towards Quan Xiaotong, for in Han Yu’s absence, the entire Central Continent’s cultivators centered around him, so such a decision had to be made by him.

Quan Xiaotong was silent for a moment, then slowly lifted his head, sweeping over the cultivators of Central Continent, and finally began to speak slowly.

"Do you think that after telling him, we can still proceed?"

Everyone remained silent; knowing Han Yu’s character, it was unlikely he would agree to the Central Continent taking such risks.

"He is ultimately too selfless; he protected you all too well."

Wujiu couldn’t help but say, but didn’t expect that as soon as the words came out, he was stared down by several sharp gazes.

Even though these cultivators were not as strong as him, Wujiu still felt chills to the bone, only feeling as if those gazes could tear him apart.

Even Yinwu couldn’t help but glance at him and chide, "If you can’t speak well, just shut up."

Selfless?

The number of people who had died by his hand was countless; could such a person be considered selfless?

Han Yu indeed protected Central Continent well, this point the cultivators of Central Continent didn’t deny.

But to label him as selfless is what truly touched their reverse scale.

Wujiu, perhaps realizing his mistake, sheepishly shut up and retreated behind Jiu You.

After a moment, the atmosphere slightly eased.

Wuxian also asked a question, his expression serious.

"Then, who will take the blame for this? We still need to survive in the Central Continent, and aren’t suitable or daring enough to shoulder such a big blame."

Although Yinwu did not speak, his demeanor was no different.

Quan Xiaotong was silent for a while, and finally nodded, "I will take the blame."

Once the last details were finalized, everyone straightened their gazes toward the Artifact Spirit.

The Artifact Spirit’s face was filled with conflict, and he spoke helplessly, "Why are you all looking at me? Am I not involved too?"

"This matter, whether it can begin, ultimately depends on you, since your illusions are needed as cover."

Yinwu spoke solemnly.

The Artifact Spirit opened and closed his mouth, looking distressed. This matter was too risky and had huge implications, it truly made him apprehensive. Just as he was about to speak, a voice filled with confusion interrupted.

Han Yu arrived to find a group of people crowded around Quan Xiaotong.

Feeling puzzled, he couldn’t help but ask, "Has something happened?"

"Indeed, something has happened, Yan Yi over there has already made a move, the location of the Enlightenment Tree has been revealed."

Yinwu nodded, his tone solemn.

Since it was exposed, it must have been Yan Yi’s intentional doing. The purpose is clear: to wait for Han Yu to make his move.

A great net indeed lay in wait for him there.

It had indeed started; Han Yu wasn’t surprised. After having trapped the other side last time, it was expected they would retaliate.

"The Celestial Dao Sect hasn’t started too, right?"

What he feared most was both sides acting simultaneously, at which point he would have to choose one over the other.

Thankfully, Wuxian immediately spoke, "There’s no news from that side, no movement for now."

This was both good news and bad.

If both made a move simultaneously, Han Yu would have to choose one. If the Celestial Dao Sect remained inactive, he would worry if Jing Zhe and the others would step in to assist.

In dealing with Han Yu, both sides still shared a certain understanding.

In such a case, Han Yu felt his already critical situation would become even more dire.

"I have discussed with Wuxian; he will be responsible for creating chaos over there, while I will bring Jiu You and Wujiu back to the Western Territory to lure a few individuals out."

"The final assault will be up to you alone."

Yinwu looked at him with a serious expression, "This time, the two of us stand by you, remember what you promised."

This plan was indeed a risk for Yinwu and Wuxian as well. If Han Yu broke his promise later, their efforts would be in vain.

Looking at the resolute expression on their faces, Han Yu couldn’t help but be surprised.

They didn’t seem to be acting, and Quan Xiaotong also chimed in in agreement.

"They plan to fully support you this time, and I’ve discussed the methods with them. It’s feasible."

...

"All is feasible."

At that moment, Yan San also spoke beside Yan Yi.

A hundred miles west of the camp, a unique forest shimmered with strange brilliance.

Ten people stood silently in one place, behind the Enlightenment Forest which was so still, it seemed like a dormant beast was quietly resting.

At this moment, Yan San and Yan Si’s appearance could be described as quite comical. Standing among others, they were half the height, so much so that Yan San had to look up to speak.

Thinking of this, a wave of hostility surged within Yan San, and if he had facial features, he would be gritting his teeth at this moment.

"I must torture him to death later."

Yan Si echoed with resentment, "Don’t let him die too quickly."

Being besieged and severely wounded by those traitors and Han Yu was the greatest humiliation.

And this humiliation burrowed into their hearts like a venomous snake, gnawing at them day and night.

"Will he dare to come?"

Yan Er couldn’t show his expression, but his tone was full of hesitation.

Anyone could see this place was a trap; would the opponent still be foolish enough to come here?

Yan Yi shook his head slightly, his cold voice slowly resonating, "As that treacherous fellow said, Qi Fortune is the means the Heavenly Dao left for him; he will certainly come."

Why could Yinwu persuade that Celestial Being? Because the suggestion he made indeed posed an unavoidable problem for Han Yu.

Precisely for this reason, the plan could move forward, leading to the arrival of the Enlightenment Tree.

Yan Yi had thought it over; if Han Yu didn’t show up, he would use Yinwu’s method to force him.

"If he doesn’t come, I’ll truly destroy the Enlightenment Forest."

Yinwu was right; the greatest use of the Enlightenment Forest was to lure Han Yu out. Either way, it held no value for them, and its destruction would not bother them.

As they finished speaking, a slight disturbance seemed to emanate from the east.

Was it Han Yu?

"Ha, just a bunch of small cultivators!"

Yan Yi snorted coldly, his voice dismissive, exposing them with such shamelessness, a clumsy trick.

Such a trick, even lacking the finesse of luring the tiger from the mountain.

"Let the group of people below handle it."

Coldly speaking, not long after, multiple figures flew out from the vast Western Territory.

Nearly a thousand faceless ones simultaneously moved, swiftly heading east.

Simultaneously, another aura was exposed a hundred meters to the north.

That was Wujiu’s aura!

Yan Si couldn’t restrain himself, "It’s that treacherous fellow!"

Even back then, Wujiu had a part in it, how could he not hate?

"Then you may go."

Yan Yi nodded slightly, not intending to stop him.

Likewise, soon another aura emerged from the south, this time it was Jiu You.

Yan San disappeared from the place without a word.