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Chapter 1052: Chapter 995: Alliance
There are quite a few elders like this, who although not as outspoken, have very clear attitudes: they do not support the re-establishment of the Mountain Protection Array.
After all, the benefits do not justify the costs!
Instead of using so many Spiritual Objects to set up Formations, it would be better to use them to enhance the strength of our clansmen, which in turn would more effectively ensure the security of the family.
"I believe that we must support the re-establishment of the Mountain Protection Array! It would be best if we could maximize the power of the Great Array!"
The Intelligence Elder, who rarely speaks up at family meetings, stood out this time and said with a very serious expression: "According to some information collected by the family, it is very likely that the Devil Race of the Thousandfold Mountains is brewing a massive beast tide, intending to slaughter all Cultivators, or at the very least drive them away!"
"What?!"
Upon hearing these words, all the elders present were greatly shocked and their expressions filled with panic and unease.
Even Li Xunda was unsettled and asked in a deep voice, "Is this information true or false? When did you find out about this? Why wasn’t it reported?"
"It was only recently that I noticed the bizarre movements of the Devil Race through the various pieces of intelligence gathered by our clansmen, and after further investigation, I made such a conjecture."
As the elder spoke, he took out a Jade Slip and said, "It was only half an hour before the meeting was called that I received this Jade Slip."
Li Xunda immediately took the Jade Slip with Mana, checked its contents, and in a short while, his expression had become very serious.
"Everyone please read this and then share your thoughts."
The situation had arisen so suddenly that Li Xunda needed some time to carefully consider and deduce whether the Devil Race really intended to start a war on the mountain cultivators.
Half an hour later, the atmosphere in the great hall became extremely serious.
Because the clues and evidence in the Jade Slip were already very clear!
The Devil Race was definitely brewing a large-scale war that was about to erupt.
The only doubt was the direction of the Devil Race’s attack, or whether the Li family would be involved.
"The fighting power of the mountain Devil Race is far stronger than ours, but due to certain rules, those seventh-order Devil Beasts cannot engage in battle personally. Even if they truly launch a war, I think the safety of the family is still somewhat guaranteed," the Internal Affairs Elder broke the silence in the quiet hall.
After all, the Mount Wanxian where the Li family resides is located on the outermost southeastern side of the mountains and is quite distant from the core territory of the Devil Race, with many powers in between, so it is unlikely that the Li family will be easily affected.
However, if it is as the Intelligence Elder said, that the Devil Race intends to drive out all Cultivators from the Thousandfold Mountains, then the Li family cannot remain uninvolved.
"The Devil Race is now fully mobilized and is truly preparing to come out in full force. This posture is completely different from the previous beast tides. They will certainly not be content with small gains. The family must prepare for all eventualities!"
In the past, the Devil Race launched beast tides mainly to proactively reduce the number of low-level Devil Beasts to prevent environmental overload, and at the same time to select and cultivate promising young devils.
Therefore, the beast tide was mainly composed of low-level Devil Beasts, with high-level ones serving to drive and supervise the battle without directly participating.
But this time is completely different!
Based on various pieces of intelligence that the family has collected and investigated, the Devil Race has already assembled a large army, gathering all levels, from low to high.
It is precisely because of its large scale that it cannot be concealed, which is how the Li family discovered some clues and spied on the actions of the Devil Race.
"With the war imminent, it is impossible for our clan members’ strength to greatly increase in a short period of time, so we can only strengthen the Mountain Protection Array to resist the Devil Race."
However, this proposal was still opposed by some elders.
"A prolonged defense will surely fail! If the situation truly reaches this point, and the Devil Race has already captured other parts of the Thousandfold Mountains, leaving only Wanxian of our family, with the enemy forces pressing, how long can a strong Mountain Protection Array actually hold?"
"Moreover, if the situation really deteriorates to such an extent, why do we have to stick to Mount Wanxian? Wouldn’t it be better to retreat to Wanling Island directly?"
"The family has been operating on Mount Wanxian for so many years, cultivating a large number of Spirit Veins and Spiritual Objects. Once we leave, there will be a huge loss, which is not a good thing for the family."
"But when it comes down to a critical moment of life and death, the continuation of the family and the lives of our clansmen are the most important. These external possessions can be reclaimed in the future!"
Li Xunda, listening to their arguing, slammed the table with a stern face and said, "What time is it now, and you still have the mood to argue?"
He, the Clan Leader who has not been in office for long, still commands a certain amount of respect. Seeing his anger, the elders all quieted down.
"Unless there is absolutely no alternative, the family must not abandon Mount Wanxian!"
This was the bottom line defined by Li Xunda.
Mount Wanxian is too important for the Li family, housing over eighty percent of the family’s essence. Losing Mount Wanxian would mean a great loss in strength for the Li family, and its foundation and accumulations would be greatly diminished.
Although Wanling Island has also developed well over the years, it is far from comparable to Mount Wanxian!
"So, let’s all think carefully about how to resist the Devil Race," Li Xunda finished, giving time for everyone to ponder this issue.
After a while, an elder tentatively spoke up, "To hold the Thousandfold Mountains with just the power of our Li family alone is impossible; we must unite with other forces!"
"Regardless of the relationship between those forces and our family, whether they are aware of the Devil Race’s movements or not, the news must be made public, allowing them time to prepare and avoid being caught off guard by the Devil Race."
