The spacious hall was slightly empty, and the candles were brightly lit, reflecting the entire hall in a warm, slightly yellowish halo.
At the end of the hall, in addition to a chair, there is a long table. On the table of the long table, an illusory map is clearly transformed, which is the precise topography of the outskirts of the wasteland.
At this time, Xudong was sitting behind a long desk, staring at several areas on the map, his brows furrowed and his eyes flashing.
Xue Qian, wearing a blood-colored skirt, walked out slowly from the back hall of the main hall, holding a cup of tea in her hand. She walked slowly behind Xudong, brought the warm tea to Xudong, and said softly:
"Brother Dong, don't worry too much. Drink a cup of tea to relieve your fatigue. You will definitely be able to think of a solution."
Xudong was so engrossed in thinking about the problem that he didn't notice Xue Qian approaching. It wasn't until a gust of fragrant wind hit his face and Xue Qian served tea to him that he finally noticed.
Hearing Xue Qian's words, Xu Dong couldn't help but smile bitterly. While taking the tea from Xue Qian's hand, he shook his head slightly and said helplessly:
"It's difficult. We just noticed that Fuling Sect was secretly supplying resources to nearby sects, but we didn't know which sects were secretly cooperating with Fuling Sect. We had no way of dealing with it."
"Should we secretly send people to investigate various sects? Maybe we can find clues?" Xue Qian's eyes flashed and he asked tentatively.
When Xudong heard this, he shook his head and said: "No, we already have informants in various major sects, and even have a high status, but we didn't find out at all.
This shows that their actions are very secretive. Even if we send people, it will be difficult to find anything. We will only alert the enemy. Besides, this is not what I am most worried about. "
At this point, Xudong suddenly paused, looked at Xue Qian with deep eyes, and lowered his voice:
"What I'm most worried about is that Fuling Sect is alienating the disciples within our sect, and even some masters have sneaked into the Tuluo Sect. Once they develop to a certain level, and another person takes the lead appears, that will be the biggest problem for us.
The threat.”
Although Xudong's words were low, they were like thunder exploding in Xue Qian's ears. His eyes suddenly widened and he couldn't help but take a breath.
This was something she had never considered. When she heard Xudong say it, she truly realized how difficult the Tu Luo Sect's current situation was.
For more than half a year, Fuling Sect has been continuously taking actions against Xuanhuo Sect, and has even begun to openly prepare for war. It has continuously attracted two other large sects next to the Tuluo Sect, and has never stopped wooing the Tuluo Sect.
However, in the face of Fuling Sect's active preparations for war, Xuanhuo Sect's behavior seemed extremely strange, as if they turned a blind eye and allowed Fuling Sect to take various actions.
And it was this abnormal performance of the Xuanhuo Sect that made Xudong believe more and more that this was by no means just a fight between the two sects. What was hidden under the surface must be between the Holy Fire Palace and the Xuanshui Sect.
The secret game between the great hegemons.
Therefore, the Tuluo Sect had a firm attitude and never agreed to the Fuling Sect's solicitation.
With the Tu Luo Sect still unwilling to join forces, the Fuling Sect finally came up with other ideas and began to secretly support other sects on the outskirts of this wasteland, intending to replace Tu Luo Sect and obtain a large amount of resources accumulated by the Tu Luo Sect.
, to support themselves in attacking Xuanhuo Sect.
However, Fuling Sect also understands that even if they can defeat Tu Luo Sect, what they will get will only be a crippled sect, and the overall strength will be greatly reduced.
Therefore, the reason they support the sect here is actually more to put pressure on the Tuluo Sect. As long as the Tuluo Sect nods, these pressures will naturally cease to exist.
But in that case, Tu Luo Sect will be involved in a fierce battle between the two overlords. At that time, seeking to survive in the cracks of the two overlords, their fate will no longer be controllable by themselves.
Therefore, no matter how much pressure he faces, Xudong will never choose to compromise, but this also means that he will face the situation of being forcibly annexed by Fuling Sect.
Xudong couldn't see clearly how much Fu Ling Sect, supported by Xuan Shui Sect from behind, had, but it definitely had the strength to forcefully defeat the current Tu Luo Sect.
The current Tuluo Sect is like a boat sailing on evil waves, with the possibility of destruction at any time. In such a dangerous environment, Xudong is not worried, and almost puts all his body and mind on dealing with the predicament.
At least, we have to wait until Tianlang returns from Western Xinjiang before he can finally decide where to move the sect to truly avoid the turbulent whirlpool that is too terrifying for the current Tuluo Sect.
After telling Xue Qian the biggest worry in his heart, Xudong's heart suddenly moved when he saw Xue Qian's nervous look, and he laughed softly:
"It's okay. There is no need to worry about these things for the time being. At least, it will scare the snake. Before the war on Xuanhuo is actually declared, Fuling Sect will not take action against us. Even if it does, Tu Luo Sect will not be slaughtered by others. Don't worry, there are
There’s no problem if I’m here.”
Saying that, Xu Dong nodded heavily to Xue Qian, holding the still warm tea in his hands in silence, and moved his eyes to the map on the table again, his eyes flashing.
Only he himself knew how dangerous the Tuluo Sect was now, but he wanted to bear the pressure all by himself, and did not want Xue Qian to live a life of worry because of this.
Half a month ago, Xue Qian expressed her love to him. It would be impossible to say that there was no emotion in his heart.
In Xudong's heart, he didn't know what his attitude was towards Xue Qian, but one thing was certain, that is, he was willing to protect Xue Qian for the rest of his life, even at the cost of his life.
However, he prefers to think that this is just because of his commitment to Prince Denton, rather than the relationship between a man and a woman.
Because, deep down in his heart, he is a desperate person after all. When he suffered a huge change in his childhood, his heart had been frozen, and he was unwilling or even afraid to touch any feelings.
What's more, in his impression, Xue Qian is a strong, cheerful, and excellent girl. Her partner should not be a pitiful person like him.
Moreover, in the current situation, all his mind is focused on dealing with the dilemma, and he has no energy to think about those things at all. In other words, he is escaping and not letting himself think about it.
But even so, feeling the warmth on the jade cup in his hand, he still couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.
At this moment, Xue Qian stood quietly behind Xudong, with waves of light flowing in her wonderful eyes, quietly watching the phantom map on the table, and from time to time she glanced at Xudong's meditative back, soft and gentle.
Half a month ago, she confessed her love to Xudong, but Xudong teleported away in a panic. You can imagine her mood at that time. She stayed behind closed doors for three consecutive days, unwilling to face Xudong.
It's just that Xue Qian, who was born in a vampire clan, is different from ordinary women. She is a little less shy and reserved than ordinary girls, but a little more passionate and determined.
In three days, she finally calmed down the chaotic emotions in her heart, abandoned her inferiority complex, and re-firmed her confidence: Even if she is a vampire, it doesn't matter, as long as she is sincere, she can definitely impress Xudong!
Therefore, three days later, Xue Qian walked out of the room again, and came here every night to accompany Xudong.
At first Xudong disagreed and kept urging Xue Qian to go back and rest.
However, as a vampire, Xue Qian became more energetic at night and did not need to rest at all, leaving Xu Dong speechless. Coupled with Xue Qian's insistence, Xu Dong could not defeat Xue Qian after all, so he had to agree to Xue Qian's stay.
After a few days here, I finally got used to it.
Xue Qian accompanied Xudong every night, and finally understood how much pressure Xudong had been under during this period. She also felt that because of her willfulness, Xudong, who was already burdened with many responsibilities, had suffered unbearable consequences.
It's a small problem, so I feel guilty.
From then on, she never said another word about her feelings to Xudong. She buried that love deep in her heart and just stayed with Xudong silently every night.
Since you can't share his pressure, just bear it silently with him.
After half a month, Xue Qian's state of mind has also quietly changed. Xudong's figure in her heart has become increasingly clear, but she no longer has the strong desire for Xudong to accept her as before.
As long as she can stay with Xudong every day, look at his solid back, and help him share some of the huge pressure, Xue Qian feels very satisfied.
In the open hall, two rows of exquisite candlesticks were burning. The red candles were shining brightly, and the candlelight danced, reflecting a faint yellow light, illuminating the entire hall.
Xudong sat at the end of the hall, while Xue Qian stood quietly aside with soft eyes.
The beating candlelight cast soft shadows behind the two people, and the two different shadows blended harmoniously and merged into one on the engraved vertical screen behind them.
…
In the spirit world of all beasts, in a valley, a warm bonfire was beating.
Sirius and Wu Zhanhun sat across from each other across the bonfire, holding a branch in their hands and wearing the meat cut from the giant octopus, which they kept turning over the fire.
Wu Zhanhun, a domineering name that showed off his sharpness. When Tianlang first came to Western Xinjiang, he saw the tragic battle traces he left behind when he fought against hundreds of warriors alone.
This wild hero from Western Xinjiang had left a deep impression on him from that moment on.
However, no matter what, he never imagined that he and Wu Zhanhun would meet in this way in this chaotic space.
However, no matter who the other party was, they finally saw a human being here. Both of them could not restrain their excitement, so they lit up a bonfire and chatted around the fire.
"So that's it. You are not from Western Xinjiang. You were chased by the two old men from the Cavalry Temple, so you broke in by mistake. You didn't go to so many good places, but you have to enter this world of beasts and spirits. It's really unlucky for you."
Listening to Tian Lang describing how he came here, Wu Zhanhun suddenly showed a strange look on his face, and looked at Tian Lang with eyes full of sympathy.
When Sirius heard this, his expression changed, and he asked: "So this is called the Spiritual World of Ten Thousand Beasts, so what exactly is this place? What's the secret? Why do so many summoned beasts appear?"