jdhmnovel Chapter 975 - 829: Act According to Circumstances
Chapter 975 - 829: Act According to Circumstances
"What?" Shen Moming didn't understand what he was mumbling about.
Shi Chun didn't explain either and first sent a message to Mulan Jin: I'll do my best, give me a moment to prepare.
To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that there were only a few days left until the great battle ended, and those tokens on Dongguo Shou were crucial to winning and thus related to his credits, he wouldn't take this risk.
The temptation of the Sky Splitting Sword was layered on top of this foundation.
Just for the Sky Splitting Sword alone, with his current life and assets, it's not worth the gamble, because even if he loses it, Manxi would have to make some compensation, and if he retrieved it, Manxi wouldn't have to be responsible.
If he doesn't go, Manxi can't do anything to him, because Mulan Jin is blocking him.
And right now, Mulan Jin is easy to manipulate. As long as he exaggerates about Qingqing's safety, Mulan Jin won't care what Commander Manxi says, no matter how important it might be, it won't overshadow his daughter's safety.
After giving Mulan Jin the specific news, he asked Shen Moming to continue waiting, while he personally returned to the Extreme Abyss to gather manpower himself, as he could travel back and forth within the Extreme Abyss quickly.
Mulan Jin also showed the exact reply on the Mother-child Talisman to Manxi to ease his mind.
But how could Manxi feel at ease? He anxiously said, "Preparation? He only has a few people, what does he need to prepare? Commander, please tell him not to delay."
He truly feared the cooked duck would fly away.
Mulan Jin nodded slightly but made no move.
Manxi wanted to speak but held back, especially after catching a sideways glance from Mulan Jin, he chose to endure it, left only to stew in his own anxiety.
On the Mirror Image, a sudden change occurred as a group of people intercepted the big cat Cloud Demon. Luckily, the big cat was quick, making a sharp turn to dodge and shaking off those individuals.
Similar incidents happened repeatedly, with the Cloud Demon sometimes braving the attacks to force its way through.
Manxi watched with his heart in his throat, knowing well this was the other factions' final comeback attempt, and they would throw everything they could muster for one grand push, with a scale not inferior to the previous chaos.
But instead of a chaotic melee, this time it was four against one.
Information from spies confirmed his judgment, as the other four factions went mad with their full-on assaults.
At the East Victory Team central, the busy communicating Tao Zhi turned back to Wei Mo, reporting, "Blue Child sent a message asking how long we're going to chase. His point is, he can make a move but has no obligation to keep chasing indefinitely."
Wei Mo's eyes flashed with a fierce gleam, "Tell him anyone else may stop the chase, but he must keep up; this is not negotiable!"
"Understood." Tao Zhi nodded and made the contact on the spot.
Below the high platform of the Heavenly Court, a person flew up quickly before Manxi, and relayed a message, "Man Commander, the Right Minister knows the great battle here has reached a crucial moment. He specifically asked me to tell you that back when the Demon Ancestor chose the Demon Realm as his lair, it was no random act. The spatial location of this Demon Realm is prime. The reason it seems barren now is because the appearance of Extreme Abyss disrupted the structure, causing spatial spiritual veins to be chaotic. The Right Minister said the Left Minister also agreed just now; should this land be under Heavenly Court's control after the war, they will work to heal the fissure and restore the spatial spiritual vein order here. Man Commander, by then, all things will flourish again, and the world will once again overflow with spiritual excellence; controlling this place, one can imagine the feeling."
After speaking, he bowed slightly and left without saying more.
Looking after, Manxi had a mixed expression, knowing well this was meant to motivate him while urging him to work hard.
He glanced sideways at Mulan Jin, thinking how he too wanted to strive, but was in no position to make that choice, especially when even Dongguo Shou wouldn't listen, leading to this current chaotic situation.
At this moment, Mo Hei walked over quickly to report, "Commander, our people have arrived, but they can't keep up with the speed of the Cloud Demon. It won't let our people ride or approach, it doesn't trust them, and has already shaken them off; the Wind Scale can't catch up."
The issue was that the big cat Cloud Demon's destination was too obvious, following a single path into the dark, making it easily intercepted. Thus, they sent people who could communicate with this side to guide, but were unable to get cooperation.
Manxi immediately said, "Quick, anyone who was with Dongguo Shou, check if there's nearby, see if there's anyone the Cloud Demon knows, send them over to talk."
"Understood." Mo Hei accepted the order immediately.
Manxi continued to pace anxiously back and forth, unable to hold it any longer. He was about to urge Mulan Jin when he unexpectedly saw Mulan Jin take out the Mother-child Talisman to check.
After reading the message, Mulan Jin turned to the just-arrived Manxi and said, "Shi Chun said he would first send Tong Mingshan over. Once Tong Mingshan takes the tokens and the Sky Splitting Sword, Dongguo Shou's danger will naturally be resolved. Shi Chun will give the Mother-child Talisman to Tong Mingshan, requesting us to keep accurate and timely updates on Dongguo Shou's exact location to facilitate Tong Mingshan's interception."
There was an unspoken request from Shi Chun, asking that if any danger were discovered, Mulan Jin must promptly inform Tong Mingshan.
Manxi was initially stunned, then overjoyed, recognizing Tong Mingshan's Escape Technique having clashed with Dongguo Shou's 'Inch and Mile' Divine Skill, making it perfect for this pursuit, immediately responding loudly, "Of course!"
Despite this acknowledgment, he also worried, "People were sent to rendezvous with Dongguo Shou's mount, the Cloud Demon, hoping to guide and help it avoid risks, yet the Cloud Demon completely ignores them. I'm afraid Tong Mingshan might go in vain."
Mulan Jin's brow furrowed slightly, then promptly relayed this situation to Shi Chun via the Mother-child Talisman.
At this moment, Shi Chun and his group just rushed out from the Extreme Abyss, and besides Shi Chun, Wu Jinliang, Tong Mingshan, Zhu Xiangxin, An Wuzhi, and Xiao Sheng showed up, while others didn't need to get involved in this matter.
The six of them all donned their armor again.
Shi Chun, who was about to give instructions, first took out the Mother-child Talisman and glanced at it, then directly replied: The Cat Demon cooperating is fine, if not, I'll have Tong Mingshan kill it, then take the things from Dongguo Shou.
He didn't say to take Dongguo Shou away, but to take the things from him, the meaning is clear, at that time, they wouldn't care whether Dongguo Shou lives or dies.
Mulan Jin glanced at the message content, said nothing, and showed it to Manxi on the side.
After Manxi looked at it, he nodded and said, "As long as we can get the Token, allow Tong Mingshan to act at his discretion."
Mulan Jin relayed the words over.
Regarding Dongguo Shou's life and death, neither of them mentioned it, as if they had forgotten.
Actually, it's just that as long as the goal is achieved, Dongguo Shou's life can be sacrificed at critical moments.
At this time, Mo Hei ran over quickly to report, "Sir, our people have discovered a few Demon Riders, according to location calculations, they should be going to intercept Dongguo Shou, not far from the Cloud Demon."
"Mobilize troops for reinforcement!" Manxi shouted nonsense, as he himself was rushing there, then gritted his teeth and said, "Also, tell all teams, no matter which direction they're in, from now on, as long as any Demon Riders and people from other groups going there are found, immediately attack proactively, kill if possible, if not, try to stall them, any extra time helps."
This was sparing no cost, Mo Hei paused, but still nodded, "Understood."
Manxi then looked at Mulan Jin and sighed, "Hopefully, it's in time."
Mulan Jin had a blank expression, he didn't care.
On the Extreme Abyss side, after Shi Chun read the message content, he directly told Tong Mingshan, "After meeting up, if Dongguo Shou's mount, Cloud Demon, refuses to hand over the goods, don't hesitate or worry, just kill it and seize it!" Saying this threw over the Mother-child Talisman.
Tong Mingshan grabbed the Mother-child Talisman with one hand, nodded, "Got it."
Then he lowered his head and inquired about the target's current location using the Mother-child Talisman.
Upon receiving a reply, he nodded at everyone, then his body flashed with Flame Energy, and he had transformed into tunneling light, swiftly departed.
Riding on San, Shi Chun waved his hand, Wu Jinliang and the other four successively leapt onto San's back and settled down, sitting close together.
The five people relied on San's foot strength, chasing Tong Mingshan's direction swiftly one after another.
If Tong Mingshan's journey goes smoothly, he'll return to meet them, upon meeting, they'll immediately turn back and hide in the Extreme Abyss.
That would be the most convenient and best result.
But no one can guarantee if Tong Mingshan will encounter any trouble on the way there and back, especially knowing there's that "Six Extremes" strange poison, even Dongguo Shou's Escape Technique couldn't avoid it, how could Tong Mingshan be assured?
Once Tong Mingshan has an accident, those who follow quickly will immediately wield their blades for reinforcement.
To some extent, Shi Chun is making Tong Mingshan test the poison with his body, intending to use up Blue Child's three chances to strike.
This is risky for Tong Mingshan, but given the current time and distance, using Tong Mingshan is the best choice, as long as they seize the initiative, it's also the most likely way to avoid the risk of poisoning...
In the Mirror Image, the worrying situation Manxi feared still appeared, his heart instantly hung up.
A few Demon Riders dashed out from the side, charging towards the swift big cat.
Yet the big cat's agile posture is like a phantom, facing the oncoming large bodies, it reached out a paw, the paw speed fast enough to be invisible, a block or press, and its form dashed out.
Yes, it dashed out, not was sent flying, like stepping vigorously on stairs, the exquisite borrowing power being awe-inspiring, its phantom-like figure quickly flashed amid the swarm of Demon Riders' weaving tangle, extremely agile.
Behind the Demon Riders, the West Ox people continuously attacked, each hit felt like hitting brittle matter, beneath their angry swords slashes, only cutting down some flying white fur.
Bang, the paw shadow of the big cat has mountain-toppling might, those who block either vomit blood, get swept away by a single paw, or look at the fragment of their weapon in distress, having a chopstick-sized claw mark on it.
After one round, the big cat's figure broke through the blockade and dashed out, not entangling further, soared up again, racing ahead.
Yet, those few Demon Riders aren't slower than it, swinging their heads and tails and biting in pursuit, on their hard scale armor are new marks, leaving deep and intimidating claw impressions.