Chapter 1469: Ordinary People

"It will have a bit of an impact, but it's not a big problem. You need to quickly help me complete the transition in this regard," Liu Ruxi said.

"Alright, no problem. How can I help you complete the transition quickly?" Chen Yu nodded.

"I don't know, we'll just have to feel our way through it," Liu Ruxi smiled slightly.

"How about we try dating?" Chen Yu said with a straight face.

Liu Ruxi glared at Chen Yu, then burst out laughing with a 'pfft': "Don't even think about it."

"I was just joking," Chen Yu said, feeling a bit awkward.

Indeed, in both her past and present lives, Liu Ruxi was a high and mighty little Immortal; even if she accidentally developed worldly feelings, she was destined not to fall in love like an ordinary person.

It was just that her situation was a bit complicated. How was Chen Yu supposed to help her get through it? One had to know that if this wasn't handled well, for a Buddhist Practitioner, it would be no different from a demonic obstacle in the heart.

"Alright, you make it sound like I'm making things so difficult for you," Liu Ruxi laughed: "I only said it so you'd know to stay away from me when you're showing off your affection in the future, otherwise I'll get jealous."

"We aren't doing that. The relationship between Si Chen and me isn't what you think," Chen Yu gave a wry smile.

"Not what I think? I only believe what I see, and you two do have that kind of relationship after all," Liu Ruxi said: "Besides, the way she looks at you is different, so you don't need to argue; arguing is useless."

Chen Yu felt a bit awkward. Yes, this relationship could no longer be brushed aside.

"Alright, go get some rest. We won't be staying here long before we have to set off," Liu Ruxi said: "Up ahead is Xuanmiao Temple, which is also a group of Daoists. These people are confidants of Yunlu Abode."

"I know. Xuanmiao Temple isn't large, but it's full of elites. It can be considered the final natural barrier of Yunlu Abode. Once we pass this place, we can go straight to Yunlu Abode," Chen Yu said.

"Right, the people in Xuanmiao Temple are all loyalists. Other sects might just slip away the moment they see the situation is bad, but they won't," Liu Ruxi said: "We'll see what the scouts say when they return tomorrow."

At night, in a small temple deep in the forest—this place was Xuanmiao Temple—several Daoists inside were currently deliberating.

A Daoist with a slightly flushed face was the Temple Master, Xuanzhen. He was currently discussing matters with the disciples of the temple throughout the night.

"Temple Master, Li Hongyu and that group of people will be arriving here very soon. We must think of a countermeasure," one disciple said.

"Right, Xuanji Sect and Qingshou Temple have fallen one after another. The next stop is here. What should we do?"

Xuanzhen's expression was grave. He slowly stood up and said: "The opponent is coming aggressively. With the current strength of our Xuanmiao Temple, it is simply not enough to deal with them."

"Previously, Qingshou Temple had two Elders helping them, and they were still defeated. With our small number of people, we are simply no match for those experts," an Elder stood up and sighed: "Temple Master, the situation is pressing. We can only look to you. We only listen to you. Should we fight, or... like the other sects, let them pass?"

In an instant, dozens of eyes in the room turned to look at Xuanzhen in unison, waiting for him to make a decision.

Xuanzhen truly felt troubled now, because making this decision was truly too difficult. On one side was the key cultivation provided by Yunlu Abode, and on the other was a formidable enemy. This made him, as the Temple Master, feel extremely conflicted.

He slowly stood up, paced back and forth in the room, pondered for a moment, and then said: "Yunlu Abode has treated us well. Letting them pass just like that is impossible."

"Then it's a fight to the death? We only have these two paths right now. But Temple Master, you also know the opponent's strength, and Li Hongyu is a person of high prestige within Yunlu Abode. We can interpret this incident as their internal strife," the Elder said: "We are just bystanders; I still don't suggest getting directly involved in their struggle."

"Internal strife..." Xuanzhen's expression was complex. He nodded slightly and said: "If we interpret it that way, it's not impossible. But the order Qingsong gave me is not like that. He told us to spare no cost and defend this place to the death."

"But you have seen the situation," the Elder sighed slightly: "Chen Yu is no ordinary person, and with Li Hongyu and Li Yunshan there, we are definitely no match."

"Master, this concerns the survival of our Xuanmiao Temple. You must consider it carefully," a disciple sighed.

Everyone in the room fixed their gazes on Xuanzhen, waiting for him to make a decision.

Xuanzhen was truly in a difficult spot. Encountering this kind of situation, he really didn't know what to do.

On one hand, their Xuanmiao Temple had been saved by Yunlu Abode during a moment of life and death.

His teacher had devoted himself to Yunlu Abode ever since, becoming a staunch supporter of theirs.

Moreover, over these years, Yunlu Abode could be said to have given them the best resources. If Xuanmiao Temple betrayed Yunlu Abode at this time, it would be unrighteous.

Xuanzhen remained silent. He paced back and forth in the room, then he stopped his steps.

"Yunlu Abode's kindness to our Xuanmiao Temple is as heavy as a mountain. If it weren't for Yunlu Abode, we would have been wiped out by enemies sixty years ago."

"Now that we are respected and our strength has reached this point, it is entirely because of Yunlu Abode."

Xuanzhen stopped abruptly and muttered: "If we were to betray them the moment there is any sign of trouble, just like Qingshou Temple and Xuanji Sect, how would that be any different from being treacherous and unfaithful?"

"Does the Temple Master mean that we are going to fight Chen Yu and the others to the death?" An Elder had already understood Xuanzhen's meaning.

"Gather all the disciples and tell them my decision. If anyone wants to leave, I will not force them. Even if only I am left, I will still fight them to the end."

Xuanzhen said in a deep voice: "Even if I die, I must repay the kindness of Yunlu Abode."

"Master, since you are staying, how could I live alone?" a disciple said.

"Right, we will all stay and face it together with Master," the disciples said in unison.

"Good, worthy of being disciples of my Xuanmiao Temple," Xuanzhen laughed heartily: "The Xuanjue Array of our sect has been vacant for sixty years."

"The last time the Xuanjue Array was opened was during our own life-and-death crisis. My master used his own strength to trade his life for the enemy's. Now it is my turn."

"Temple Master, are you going to activate the Xuanjue Great Array?" an Elder was shocked: "That is a tactic of trading life for life. You need to burn your own blood to perish together with two of the enemies."

"Hehe, so what? If I, one person, can trade for two of their lives, it's worth it. But if I die, please everyone disperse on your own, preserve the lineage of our Xuanmiao Temple, and if there is a chance in the future, go and take revenge."