"Leaving everyone behind?!"

Everyone’s hearts trembled, and a trace of astonishment appeared in their eyes.

"Junior Brother, you..."

Yun Tao’s eyes showed a complex expression as he stared blankly at Jiang Chen.

He knew very well that Jiang Chen was someone unafraid of trouble but also not fond of it. Yet, for him, Jiang Chen actually intended to take on the members of the Six Major Forces simultaneously. Even though they were already quite familiar, it still left him shocked and touched.

"Of course, we can’t just rush in blindly. If we really did that, we might genuinely be exterminated by the Six Major Forces joining hands!"

Jiang Chen smiled gently, then glanced at everyone, his expression turning serious:

"Everyone, if there’s anyone who doesn’t want to participate in this matter, Jiang Chen absolutely won’t force you. After all, the incident twenty years ago regarding Senior Brother’s family is still vivid in memory; I don’t wish for my friends to experience such things again."

When they heard this, everyone exchanged a glance and fell silent.

This matter was too significant. Although the Six Major Forces were just top-tier forces in the inner circle, even Changling Academy somewhat feared them. Now Jiang Chen’s proposal required them to face such formidable enemies directly, and it indeed warranted some consideration.

The room fell into silence. Yun Tao felt a bit bitter about this silence. He didn’t blame everyone; after all, they were up against six top-tier forces, and no one could agree without hesitation.

"What’s going on? It’s not like we’re going to attack the Six Major Forces; we’re only dealing with those forces’ people here. Why is everyone so solemn?"

Zhuo Bufan suddenly looked bewilderedly at everyone: "The rule of the Abandoned Plains is that once you enter, fate is sealed by life and death. Although killing those people might provoke retaliation from the Six Major Forces, do they really dare to start a war? Who are we? If they truly dare to bully the smaller, our senior figures will definitely intervene!"

Jiang Chen paused for a moment, astonished at Zhuo Bufan, as if something occurred to him, then turned to look at Fire Phoenix.

"Zhuo Bufan is right. We’re only facing those who entered the plains. The elders will naturally handle the elders."

Fire Phoenix gently nodded and noticed Jiang Chen’s gaze, giving him a slight smile: "Consider this your final test. If you pass, I’ll tell you why I’ve been inquiring about your abilities, and alongside telling you, I’ll offer you an irresistible temptation."

"Temptation? Not you; I’m not interested!"

Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows, casting a peculiar glance at Fire Phoenix.

"You..."

Fire Phoenix felt embarrassed at these words, glaring at Jiang Chen.

Pff!

"Haha!"

"Hahaha..."

The tense atmosphere was broken by Jiang Chen’s words, and everyone burst into laughter.

"Jiang Chen, you’re truly daring to speak. If the academy knew, they’d be wanting a duel with you. Phoenix is one of the four beauties chosen by the academy."

Su Qingluan chuckled as she glanced at Fire Phoenix and then turned to Jiang Chen.

"Four beauties? I’m not interested in that; I only want to know..."

Pausing for a moment, Jiang Chen scanned everyone: "Just like Senior Zhuo said, we indeed need the intervention of the elder generation this time. And I am confident I can invite a Saint to step forward and deter these forces. I’m wondering if the academy has dispatched experts to guard the Abandoned Village."

"Saint!?"

Everyone was shocked, looking at Jiang Chen in amazement. They didn’t expect that Jiang Chen could invite a Saint for help.

Yun Tao seemed to have realized something, glanced at Jiang Chen again, and his eyes revealed a touch of gratitude. That was a chance for Junior Brother to save his life handed down by the Grandmaster and that senior. Yet he’s willing to waste it to stand up for me, this...

Mu Ling’er rolled her big eyes and was about to speak when a gentle voice sounded.

"With that, perhaps we don’t need to fear the Six Major Forces anymore!"

Su Qingluan chuckled: "Each of the Six Major Forces has a Saint overseeing them, which is why they’re considered top-tier forces in the inner ring. However, the inner ring doesn’t include the domain in which our academy is located; this domain is part of the Central Region. In the Central Region, to be considered a top force, one must have the legendary Supreme Experts."

"Supreme?"

Jiang Chen’s face changed, looked at Su Qingluan in astonishment: "Elder Su, do you mean... the academy has Supreme Experts?"

"Of course, as everyone knows, my aunt is in the Saint Realm. If necessary, I can invite her, giving us two Saints here."

Su Qingluan chuckled at Jiang Chen, a meaningful smile flashing in her eyes: "In the Six Major Forces, apart from the Saint leader of Lei Yang Village being here, I doubt other forces’ Saint experts would come to the Abandoned Village specifically to block a bunch of juniors. If it’s just Semi-Saint experts, two Saints should be enough to deter them."

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Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Mu Ling’er looked at Su Qingluan, then Jiang Chen, swallowing the words she wanted to say.

What everyone was worried about was not the battles in the plains. They were proud individuals and didn’t fear battles with equivalent forces. Most of them were from Changling Academy, and although wary of the Six Major Forces, they weren’t afraid.

Given the assurance of safety after leaving the plains, there’s no need for excessive worry.

"Haha, it seems we came at the right time; we can have a good fight!"

Zhuo Bufan suddenly laughed out loud.

Everyone was slightly taken aback, then all chuckled lightly.

Yun Tao looked around at everyone and then suddenly bowed: "Thank you, everyone!"

"Yun Tao, saying thanks is unnecessary!"

Lei Kai laughed lightly and spoke.

"Right, saying that is not correct!"

Zhuo Bufan gave Yun Tao a look.

Everyone started giggling again.

"You bunch of guys, you really are..."

Pang Guang gently shook his head and turned to Jiang Chen:

"Brother Jiang Chen, I apologize. I cannot participate in your actions, but I can handle intelligence matters. Our Canghai Trade Alliance has not only established auction houses in these trade towns, but we have many people inside the plains. Although mobilizing them all against the Six Major Forces might be difficult, transmitting intelligence should be feasible!"

"Then I’ll trouble Brother Pang Guang!" Jiang Chen was delighted at this, quickly clasping his fists in gratitude.

Although they have Wind Thunder Valley on their side, Wind Thunder Valley is too conspicuous.

If they use their people to transmit intelligence, not only would they invite enmity from numerous forces, but the exposure of their identity is also not ideal for intelligence transmission.

As one of the four top-tier forces on the continent, the Canghai Trade Alliance’s personnel are spread everywhere. It’s highly likely that members of certain families or sects belong to the Canghai Trade Alliance.

Having the Canghai Trade Alliance transmit intelligence is most suitable.

So it’s inevitable for Jiang Chen not to be pleased.