From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 394 Alliance Emergency Countermeasures Meeting

I turned around abruptly and saw a blinding white light, like a sharp sword, slashing straight at me!

"Watch out!" Lingxin's exclamation still echoed in my ears, but my body had already reacted.

Almost instinctively, I lunged to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, a huge crater was blasted into the spot where I had been standing, sending dust flying and rubble flying everywhere.

If I had been even a fraction of a second slower, I'd probably be a pile of minced meat by now!

My heart raced, my adrenaline surged, and a sense of relief at surviving a close call welled up within me.

Ignoring the pain, I quickly stood up and looked around warily.

The attacker was hidden in the shadows, his presence perfectly concealed, but I could feel his eyes staring at me coldly, like a venomous snake, ready to launch another attack at any moment.

"Who is it? Sneaking around like that, get out here!" I shouted sharply, while secretly circulating the spiritual energy within my body, ready to fight at any moment.

There was a tense atmosphere in the air, like the calm before the storm.

I know the other side won't show themselves easily, and a fierce battle is inevitable.

Without bothering to track down the attackers, Lingxin and I rushed back to the Alliance headquarters as quickly as possible.

Throughout the journey, I kept replaying the message Lingxin had brought in my mind, as well as the sudden attack I had just witnessed.

With external forces invading and internal undercurrents surging, the entire cultivation world is facing an unprecedented crisis.

I must inform True Lord Ziyang of this news as soon as possible, and summon all allies to discuss countermeasures.

The atmosphere in the strategic conference room at the alliance headquarters was so heavy it was almost freezing.

The normally spacious and bright conference room was now packed with the alliance's top executives.

Ziyang Zhenjun sat in the main seat, his brows furrowed and his face terribly gloomy.

Familiar faces like Fairy Feiyu and Qingfeng also looked anxious, clearly aware of the seriousness of the situation.

I took a deep breath, walked to the center of the conference room, glanced at everyone, and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, the situation is urgent, so I won't beat around the bush. Just now, I received news that external forces have learned about our Immortal Sect's reforms and the internal strife within the alliance. They are stirring and preparing to take advantage of the situation to invade!"

As soon as I finished speaking, the entire conference room erupted in chaos.

"What? External forces are going to invade? How is that possible!"

How did they know about our internal affairs?

"This must be a rumor! It's alarmist!"

Various doubts, exclamations, and discussions arose one after another, creating chaos.

I had expected this to happen; it was inevitable.

After all, the news was too sudden, too shocking, and too hard to accept.

I raised my hand to signal everyone to quiet down, and said in a deep voice, "I know it's hard for you to believe, but I can assure you that this news is absolutely reliable. Moreover, just now, I was attacked on my way back. Although I don't know who sent them, it's enough to show that our situation is extremely dangerous!"

My words were firm and resounding, finally silencing the noisy conference room.

Ziyang Zhenjun raised his head, staring intently at me, and asked in a deep voice, "Xiao Yao, are you sure your source is reliable? What are the characteristics of the attackers?"

I nodded and said with certainty, "The information was provided by Lingxin. She is always well-informed, and this matter is of great importance. She would not joke about something like this. As for the attacker, I did not see his face clearly, but he is very strong and extremely cunning. It is clear that he had been planning this for a long time."

Upon hearing this, True Lord Ziyang's expression became even more solemn.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "If that's the case, this matter is definitely not unfounded. It seems we must come up with a solution as soon as possible, otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"What the True Lord says is absolutely right!" An elderly man with white hair stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "The best course of action now is to immediately activate the defensive array and reinforce the border defenses, just in case!"

"I disagree!" another middle-aged man stood up and retorted, "Simply defending will only put us on the defensive. We should take the initiative, strike first, and nip them in the bud!"

"Take the initiative? Easier said than done!" A short, stout cultivator sneered. "We all know our current situation. The reforms in the Immortal Sect have just ended, and there are still many internal conflicts within the alliance. Sending troops rashly will only throw us into disarray, leaving us vulnerable to attacks from both sides. Wouldn't that be even more dangerous?"

"Are we just going to sit here and wait for them to come knocking on our door?" the middle-aged man said angrily. "If we don't take the initiative, they will only become more arrogant. They will definitely escalate their actions, and our losses will only be greater!"

Seeing that everyone was about to start arguing again, I felt anxious and uneasy.

The most important thing now is to reach a consensus and develop a practical solution, rather than engaging in endless arguments here.

Although the Purple Sun True Lord was highly respected, he was also unable to make a decision in the face of such a complex situation.

His indecisiveness made the meeting progress unusually slowly.

As time ticked by, I grew increasingly uncertain.

Fairy Feiyu sat in the corner, looking anxious.

She wanted to offer her own ideas, but she worried that her opinions were not mature enough and might actually do more harm than good.

She could only pray silently for me, hoping I could come up with a good solution.

Looking at the crowd arguing endlessly before me, I felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

I know that if we cannot reach a consensus and formulate an effective response plan as soon as possible, we will face an unimaginable disaster.

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.

I have to find a way; I have to stop this tragedy from happening!

Just as I was racking my brains, trying to figure out how to break the deadlock, Master Ziyang suddenly spoke up: "Everyone, please be quiet!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was full of authority, instantly silencing all the arguing.

"I know everyone has their own ideas, but the most important thing now is to unite and work together to deal with the crisis," said Ziyang Zhenjun slowly. "We can't keep arguing; we must come up with a solution as soon as possible. How about this, let's listen to Xiao Yao's opinion first and see what she thinks."

All eyes were on me, and I became even more nervous.

I know that every word I say next will affect the fate of the entire cultivation world.

I took a deep breath, walked to the center of the conference room, and looked at everyone with a firm gaze.

"Gentlemen, I believe the most important thing right now is..."

Just as I was about to express my thoughts, a deep voice suddenly rang in my ear.

"Yao'er, calm down, let me analyze the current situation for you first..."

Wen Chen's voice was deep and magnetic, like a warm current that soothed the anxiety in my heart.

He stood beside me, his tall and imposing figure like a majestic mountain peak, giving me a sense of security.

"Yao'er, don't worry." He gently patted my shoulder, and a faint fragrance wafted into my nostrils, making me feel at ease.

"Let me analyze it for you."

His hands were warm and strong; I could feel the warmth of his palms through his thin clothes.

This familiar touch gradually relaxed my tense nerves.

Wen Chen's gaze swept over the crowd, carrying a subtle but palpable sense of pressure.

Even though he didn't deliberately unleash the power of a Celestial Venerable, his aura as a superior still made everyone present involuntarily quiet down.

"The invasion by external forces may seem sudden, but it was actually foreshadowed." His voice was clear and powerful, echoing in the conference room.

"The changes in the immortal sects have affected the interests of too many people. It is understandable that some people secretly colluded with external forces."

He paused, then continued, "The current strategy is neither to defend blindly nor to attack recklessly, but to combine offense and defense, and to use stillness to control movement."

He analyzed the current situation clearly and logically, and proposed a series of countermeasures.

His insightful analysis enlightened me, and my previously chaotic thoughts gradually became clear.

“Yao’er, the core of your plan lies in ‘adapting to change’.” He turned to look at me, his eyes full of encouragement and support.

"We need to establish a flexible defense system, and at the same time, we must be prepared to counterattack at any time."

His words gave me great confidence.

I took a deep breath, reorganized my thoughts, and then began to explain my strategic plan to everyone.

"Everyone, I think we should..." I spoke eloquently, incorporating Wen Chen's suggestions into my plan to make it more complete and feasible.

My plan takes into account both the importance of defense and the possibility of offense.

It is not static, but can be adjusted according to the actual situation to flexibly respond to various emergencies.

After hearing my proposal, everyone expressed their agreement. True Lord Ziyang nodded repeatedly.

"Xiao Yao, your plan is well-thought-out and feasible," he said in a deep voice.

"I agree with your plan, and we will proceed according to it."

I was overjoyed and was about to continue discussing the specific implementation details when suddenly, Lingxin rushed in, her face pale and her expression panicked.

"Something terrible has happened!" she gasped, her voice trembling slightly. "External forces... their combined scale... is larger than we imagined! They... they've already started closing in on us!"

Her news came like a bolt from the blue, exploding in the conference room.

The relaxed atmosphere instantly turned serious.

My heart sank. A chill ran from the soles of my feet to the top of my head.

"What?!" True Monarch Ziyang stood up abruptly, his expression changing drastically. "How did they get here so quickly?!"

An uproar erupted in the conference room. The crowd murmured amongst themselves, their expressions panicked.

Wen Chen's expression also turned serious.

He gripped my hand tightly, and a warmth emanated from his palm, as if giving me strength.

"Yao'er, don't be afraid," he said softly, his tone firm and steady. "I'm here."

His words offered me a small comfort, but the unease in my heart lingered.

The approach of external forces has made the already tense situation even more critical.

Will my plan still be able to be implemented smoothly?

I looked at Wen Chen,

"Wen Chen..." I started to speak, but he interrupted me.

“Yao’er,” he looked at me, a complex light flashing in his eyes, “there are some things I must tell you…”