Chapter 219

The atmosphere, which had been slightly panicked and restless due to powerful enemies pressing on the border, faltered slightly because of this.

Inside the great hall, a brief silence fell.

Everyone's gaze unconsciously converged on Dai Dai Qisi.

They were all guessing: who exactly is this "peerless powerhouse" mentioned by the new female cult leader?

How could she maintain such composure and confidence at such a critical moment?

A moment later.

Yang Xiao, the Left Envoy of Brightness, narrowed his peach-blossom eyes, which had originally carried a hint of arrogance and disdain.

He broke the silence, his voice carrying a trace of inquiry and suspicion as he slowly asked:

"My Lord, may I ask who exactly is this peerless powerhouse you mentioned?"

"Could you enlighten us a little, so that we may have some peace of mind?"

"After all, numerous unknown forces are watching us hungrily in the shadows."

"If that elder's strength is inadequate, or his intentions unclear, I fear..."

He did not finish his sentence, but the meaning was already self-evident.

Upon hearing this, Dai Dai Qisi merely glanced at him indifferently.

She naturally knew what Yang Xiao was thinking.

It was nothing more than wanting to use this opportunity to probe her background, or rather, to see what heavenly capabilities her backing possessed.

A strange curve formed at the corner of her lips, her voice carrying a hint of barely concealed confidence and... awe from the depths of her soul:

"Left Envoy Yang need not worry."

"That elder's strength is far beyond what you can imagine."

"When he personally arrives at Brightness Peak, you will naturally know."

"By then, let alone the mere Liudamen Sect, even if the entire Wu Lin of the world gathers, they will not be able to shake Brightness Peak by so much as a hair!"

Her tone was filled with unshakeable firmness!

Qingyi Bat King Wei Yixiao, hearing Dai Dai Qisi's nearly arrogant words, could not help but let out a sarcastic, mocking laugh:

"Hehehe... My Lord speaks so lightly!"

"Could it be that the peerless powerhouse you invited is a legendary Earth Immortal?"

"As far as I know, among the Liudamen Sect besieging Brightness Peak this time, there are many established grandmaster experts."

"Even, it seems, the Iron-Blooded Divine Marquis of the Great Ming Dashan Shanzhuang is making moves in the shadows."

"That Divine Marquis's Wu Gong is unfathomably deep; it is said he has already reached the peak of the Zhenzhida Sect, just one step away from becoming an Earth Immortal!"

"Does My Lord think that simply inviting some random cat or dog can scare away these tiger and wolf armies?"

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He was clearly filled with distrust and contempt for the "peerless powerhouse" mentioned by Dai Dai Qisi.

Zhang Wuji, who had been silent all along, felt a slight stir in his heart upon hearing the four words "Earth Immortal."

He thought of his great-grandmaster, Zhang Sanfeng True Person of Wu Dang, whose demeanor was like an immortal and whose cultivation base had long reached the mysterious.

It is said that he, too, is one of the Earth Immortals of the present world.

If his great-grandmaster were willing to lend a hand, perhaps the crisis at Brightness Peak could truly be resolved.

But... he has no blood ties with the Suoyouming Sect; how could he easily intervene?

Just as Wei Yixiao was being sarcastic and everyone's thoughts were varied.

Xie Xiaofeng, who had been sitting beside Dai Dai Qisi, suddenly let two sharp beams of cold light burst forth from his tiger eyes, bright as stars!

He rose abruptly, his gaze like a tangible sword, staring fiercely at Wei Yixiao!

A mighty momentum far exceeding that of an ordinary Xunchangda Sect expert erupted violently from his burly frame, instantly enveloping the entire great hall!

"Bat King Wei!" Xie Xiaofeng's voice, like a great bell, was filled with unshakeable authority and warning!

"Are you... planning to disobey the cult leader's order, flee the battlefield, or stir up trouble here and shake the morale of our Suoyouming Sect?!"

Struck by the terrifying momentum radiating from Xie Xiaofeng, Wei Yixiao felt his whole body stiffen, as if crushed by an invisible Dashan, making even breathing somewhat difficult!

His complexion changed slightly, and he was secretly shocked in his heart.

This man from Great Song was actually so powerful?!

His momentum was so strong that it did not in the least fall short of his own status as the long-established Bat King!

Even... it surpassed it?!

Although he felt resentful in his heart, he knew he was no match for Xie Xiaofeng.

He snorted coldly, said no more, but a hint of gloom and caution flashed deep in his eyes.

Seeing that Xie Xiaofeng's words had intimidated Wei Yixiao, Dai Dai Qisi also breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.

She knew that although Xie Xiaofeng was not truly her subordinate, his upright conduct and his promise to her were still trustworthy.

With him present, at least the situation at Brightness Peak could be stabilized temporarily.

She slowly rose to her feet, her gaze sweeping majestically over all the high officials of the Suoyouming Sect inside the great hall.

Her voice was strong and forceful, filled with unshakeable firmness:

"Colleagues!"

"I know that perhaps some of you still have doubts, or perhaps some reluctance."

"But now, with a great enemy at our gates, our Suoyouming Sect has reached a moment of life and death!"

"Only by uniting as one, with a will as solid as a city, can we survive this calamity!"

"I, the cult leader, can guarantee to all of you: we only need to hold out for these two days!"

"When that elder expert arrives, these so-called Mingmenzheng Sects and so-called Wu Lingaoshou before us will merely be earth chickens and clay dogs, utterly incapable of withstanding a single blow!"

"By then, it will be the day our Mingmenzheng Sect lifts its head in triumph and shakes the world with its might!"

Her voice was filled with powerful confidence and charisma, causing the previously wavering members of the Mingmenzheng Sect to gradually feel a glimmer of hope and fighting spirit rise within their hearts.

Zhang Wuji looked at Dai Dai Qisi, seeing her so full of confidence, as if everything was under her control.

Though worry still lingered in his heart, he knew that he was currently insignificant and powerless; speaking more would be of no use.

He was about to open his mouth to bid farewell to Dai Dai Qisi and descend the mountain to seek other methods of rescue.

Just then!

"Boom—!!!"

A deafening roar suddenly came from below Bright Peak!

Immediately following, waves of battle cries and the fierce clashing of weapons surged forward like a tide!

The entire Bright Peak seemed to tremble slightly under this sudden impact!

"It's bad! Sect Leader! It's bad!"

A Mingmenzheng Sect member, covered in blood with tattered armor, rolled and crawled into the council hall.

His face was filled with terror and despair, and he cried out in a hoarse voice:

"Sect Leader!... They... They have attacked!!"

"The brothers below the mountain... have already... already can barely hold them off!"

"What?!"

Everyone inside the hall turned pale upon hearing this!

How could this be so sudden?!

Just moments ago there was not a single sign of movement; why would the allied forces of the various sects choose this moment to launch a full-scale assault?!

Could it be... they already knew the truth that Bright Peak was internally empty?!

Or perhaps, they never intended to give the Mingmenzheng Sect any chance to catch their breath?!

There was not a single omen or piece of news! This was clearly a premeditated surprise attack!

Dai Dai Qisi's beautiful face was instantly covered in frost!

She had not expected that these so-called Mingmenzheng Sects would be so despicable and shameless, attacking without declaration!

She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger and unease in her heart.

Her gaze swept sharply over all the Mingmenzheng Sect elders in the hall, and she spoke with a cold and resolute voice:

"Everyone! Since matters have come to this, further words are useless!"

"When paths cross, the brave shall prevail!"

"Follow me to meet the enemy! Swear to defend Bright Peak to the death!"

"Let the holy fire of our Mingmenzheng Sect burn across the entire Jianghu once more!"