Chapter 1691: Alone I Go

“This…”

Xing Jiansheng fell silent.

When put that way, it did seem very plausible. If the Fae truly intended to charge, they wouldn't spread their forces so thinly, attacking 108 locations simultaneously. While this would stretch the human race's defenses, it wouldn't be easy for the Fae either. Instead, it would be more effective to concentrate their troops and experts, launch a surprise attack on a single weak point, and secure a victory.

“If that's truly the case, then not only that Fae Emperor but likely many Fae experts have already infiltrated the continent. Otherwise… even if the Master Teacher Pavilion and the great clans deploy forces to suppress the attacks, the opening of the Confucius Temple isn't something one or two people could contend with!” Xing Jiansheng stated.

The Master Teacher Pavilion, having accumulated strength over tens of thousands of years, boasts countless experts. Especially when a treasure like the Grand Ceremony of Spring and Autumn is involved, they would certainly hold nothing back. Some Grand Elders in seclusion, and even super old monsters who rarely appear, would emerge. To outsiders, these individuals might seem to have vanished into the annals of history, but whether they are truly dead remains unknown! It's possible they are like the slumbering ancient sages, patiently awaiting a certain opportune moment. Currently on the continent, Master Yang is openly considered the pinnacle below the ancient sages, and holds the highest seniority. But... he is only eight or nine hundred years old. What about his teachers, and the powerful figures before them? Some might have died, but surely not all of them! Without the Confucius Temple opening, they might remain hidden, reducing the dissipation of their internal power, almost like feigning death. But once it opens, opportunity is at hand, perhaps even extending their lifespan... Who could refuse such a chance? If they can think of this, the Fae must certainly understand it too. Given this, if they dare to expend such effort to lure the Master Teacher Pavilion and other major forces, it's likely that the Fae who have quietly infiltrated the continent are not only numerous but also possess considerable strength.

“I've encountered Fae who have reached the Immortal Realm, and even some at the Ancient Sage level! Their numbers… are indeed significant!” Hearing him say this, Zhang Xuan nodded.

The Celestial Master Guild had killed four or five Great Sage-level Fae. All of them had reached the Immortal Realm, possessing formidable combat power, no less than the Grand Elders of the Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters. He had even seen an Ancient Sage... If Ancient Sages can quietly infiltrate, just how many experts of that caliber are hidden on the continent? No one could possibly calculate it. It's possible that the entire Fae race has brought over all their Great Sage-level experts, while here, they are using ordinary soldiers for feigned attacks to draw and hold more Master Teachers.

“During the previous engagements, were there any Great Sage-level experts on their side?” Zhang Xuan couldn't help but look over.

“When we went down to fight, we encountered an expert and engaged in a fierce battle. If we hadn't used our combined sword art, we might not have survived. Even so, I sustained some injuries…” Meng Jiansheng said.

“Injured?” Zhang Xuan quickly looked over.

“I took some pills; I'm fine now!” Seeing his concern, Meng Jiansheng smiled.

“That's good…” Knowing she was alright, Zhang Xuan felt relieved, but then frowned. “A Great Sage-level expert who can contend with your combined formation means they've reached at least the Immortal Realm…” Although Xing Jiansheng and Meng Jiansheng were only at Great Sage Three, Impulsive Thought Realm, their combined combat power was difficult for even ordinary Immortal Realm experts to withstand. If they were injured even with their combined attack, the expert they fought, while perhaps not as strong as Master Yang, certainly wasn't far behind. He had thought that all Great Sage-level Fae experts had already secretly infiltrated the continent. He didn't expect… there were still some here. If that's the case, then his previous hypothesis doesn't hold true.

“Regardless of their objective now, I want to go there myself and see! Only then can I confirm. Just waiting here like this isn't a solution.” After pondering for a moment and finding no better alternative, Zhang Xuan looked up. If they just waited here, once the Confucius Temple opens, with a significant portion of human experts missing, the benefits would certainly fall to the Fae. With their gain and our loss, the human race would be put in a passive position. However, if they charged over, the enemy had also set up defenses. The Zhang Clan would suffer heavy losses and might not even win. Therefore… the immediate priority is to find a way to go there personally and thoroughly investigate what the enemy is truly planning.

“Go there and see? No, that won't do… You are the clan leader of the three great clans, and also the Hall Master of the Saint Son Hall. If anything were to happen to you… the human race would truly be in trouble!” Hearing his words, Xing Jiansheng was startled and spoke urgently. His son's influence on the human race was far greater than his own; even Ren Qingyuan paled in comparison. Going to investigate… if he were discovered by the Fae and trapped, even they would struggle to rescue him. A person capable of uniting all the super-tier forces had finally emerged. If he were to fall… the human race would undoubtedly become disunited once more, becoming even more passive against the powerful Fae.

“You can't go…” Meng Jiansheng was also startled.

“I have comprehended the True Comprehension of Sealing. Since the seal has been broken, perhaps I can go and repair it. If successful, their reinforcements won't be able to arrive, and we'll have a chance to win… Furthermore, rest assured, I have many life-saving techniques. This time, I'll sneak in quietly without engaging in combat. It won't be easy for them to discover me!” Knowing their concerns, Zhang Xuan smiled faintly.

“But…” Meng Jiansheng was filled with anxiety.

“No 'buts'. I'm just gathering information; there won't be any danger. If you don't believe me, you can ask Ruoxi!” Zhang Xuan said.

“If it's just for reconnaissance, there's no harm!” Luo Ruoxi nodded. The disguise talisman she provided could even disguise bloodlines. Disguising as a Fae would naturally be simple. With quiet reconnaissance and Zhang Xuan's strength, there was indeed little to worry about.

“Then… you must be careful. If you find anything amiss, return immediately. Don't be reckless!” Seeing Luo Ruoxi say this, Meng Jiansheng hesitated, then nodded in agreement, still giving careful instructions.

“Alright!” With a faint smile, Zhang Xuan said no more. He took a deep breath, and with a flicker of his body, immediately flew down towards the city wall. While still in mid-air, his body flickered, and he instantly vanished from everyone's sight, as if disappearing into thin air.

“This…”

“Where did he go?”

“Even my divine sense can't detect him!”

The many elders all widened their eyes.

“He utilized the mysteries of sealed space, sealing the space around his body. Light cannot reflect, making him undetectable by the naked eye and divine sense, unless one's comprehension of space or control over the soul reaches a certain realm…” Seeing their confusion, Luo Ruoxi explained.

Everyone suddenly understood. They hadn't expected sealed space to have such a miraculous application. As expected of the Luo Clan's greatest trump card, it was truly extraordinary. If he could conceal his form and infiltrate the enemy camp, wouldn't he be invisible to everyone? They had been worried about the clan leader's safety earlier, but seeing that he possessed such an ability, they felt relieved. With the ability to hide his form, combined with the True Comprehension of Time and his pure bloodline, even if he encountered danger, he should be able to return safely.