CHAPTER 683: CHAPTER 682 ASURA CONFERENCE (1/5)

Asura Hall.

After Meng Po received the news from Wei Xueqing, she began to feel restless and her mind was in turmoil.

For Meng Po, Yang Chen is her everything, the very reason for her existence. Without Yang Chen, Asura Hall cannot truly be called Asura Hall, and she would have no reason to exist either.

Therefore, Meng Po must ensure Yang Chen’s safety!

Immediately, Meng Po contacted a few people.

Soon, Purple Cultivator, Yang Cao, Dongzi, and others arrived in the meeting room.

"What’s going on? Why did you call us over so urgently?" Purple Cultivator asked.

Meng Po cast a deep glance at the group and said solemnly, "I have news to tell you; prepare yourselves mentally!"

Upon hearing this, they couldn’t help but frown, looking at each other for answers, only seeing confusion on each other’s faces.

None of them knew what had happened.

Moreover, they were aware that, despite recent tensions and constant conflicts with various forces, it had never made Meng Po address them so seriously, nor ask them to brace themselves mentally.

Their hearts sank, preparing for the worst.

"Speak!"

Meng Po nodded and said to them, "The latest news is that Yang Chen has disappeared from Ningchuan!"

"Disappeared?" They couldn’t help but frown.

"What do you mean?" Purple Cultivator stared at Meng Po and asked in a serious tone, "What does disappeared mean?"

Their news in Flame Country wasn’t very consistent, but it was manageable in Ningchuan because they had people there, and five companies had begun setting up in Ningchuan.

Although Yang Chen might want to hide, it isn’t possible to have no news at all.

Therefore, they felt that Meng Po meant something significant with "disappeared"!

Meng Po sighed and said to them, "I got news that someone received information about Ye Xin and confirmed the location; Yang Chen has already gone over."

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

Although they had prepared for the worst, they never expected the incident to involve Yang Chen!

Yang Chen is their spiritual pillar!

Even if Asura Hall is destroyed, as long as Yang Chen is present, Asura Hall is still there!

If anything happened to Yang Chen, even Asura Hall being unparalleled in the world would be meaningless!

Immediately, Purple Cultivator pursued the question, "Is it the Shangqing Sect? Are they the ones we fought at Flame Palace’s summit? Is it them?"

Meng Po slowly nodded.

With the confirmation, their hearts tightened.

They were, of course, aware of the situation with Shangqing Sect and had confronted them before.

Their power was terrifying, but their ability to cooperate in battles was weak, giving them the chance to defeat them.

However, above these individuals, there are more formidable figures, and their base is likely filled with masters everywhere!

Yang Chen going to such a place is practically a suicide mission!

This news is simply too cruel for them!

Dongzi’s face darkened, and he left a remark, "I will go help!"

Saying this, Dongzi was about to leave!

"Stop!" Meng Po shouted, "Come back here!"

She understood Dongzi’s emotions, experiencing similar feelings herself. But the more urgent the situation, the more one needs to remain calm and united!

Dongzi paused but did not turn around.

"The situation is tense now; if things escalate to a life-and-death battle with the Shangqing Sect, sending more people won’t help, so I will go! You stay back at Asura Hall and manage things, take good care of the brothers!" Dongzi said seriously.

He and Yang Cao had spent more time at the Ye family, thus having a more comprehensive understanding of the information.

He understood the meaning behind a ’sect’. Similar to a master-disciple relationship, he researched the affairs of Fengbo Temple, knowing the hierarchy from top to bottom, separated into many layers. Those at the bottom are generally in a rookie state. The higher the hierarchy, the more profound and unfathomable they appear, and their power even more so.

The Shangqing Sect is likely similar.

Therefore, Dongzi knew that if a real fight broke out, they would likely offer little help despite their capabilities.

Even if it comes to a life-and-death situation, sending more people is pointless, considering that’s the enemy’s territory. Moreover, Asura Hall is in a precarious situation, many forces on the outside are watching intently. If internal chaos breaks out in Asura Hall, it will give enemies an opportunity, endangering the other brothers.

Thus, this risk cannot be taken.

This is also what Yang Chen had always driven home: protect your brothers!

Upon hearing Dongzi’s words, the group fell silent.

They were also acutely aware of the current circumstances.

Purple Cultivator contemplated and said seriously, "Dongzi, come back first; this isn’t a decision to be made alone, we face difficulties together, right? This is what the boss always taught us, three lame cobblers make a great Zhuge Liang!"

Dongzi hesitated, sighed, turned around, and walked back to the meeting table.

"Alright!" Meng Po said to them, "We’re all brothers here, I won’t say much; everyone knows the situation now. Asura Hall definitely can’t afford to lose people. Although it’s dangerous over at Shangqing Sect, and we know we’d be of little help even if we went, we still must try! Anyways, I don’t see it as hopeless. Do you all still remember the martial arts the boss taught us? I think the martial arts he gave us may be as formidable as Shangqing Sect’s. We’ve already been practicing it; who’s stronger may be uncertain! I believe, if I faced those people now, I’m confident I wouldn’t be beaten, maybe... I can defeat them!"

Others nodded in agreement.

Purple Cultivator said, "I think this martial art is very mystical; it’s a bit like the ’chi’ described in ’Dragon Ball’, akin to the inner strength in classic martial arts novels, similar to techniques of qigong masters, and I feel my progress has been very fast. Against those people back then, I’m confident I could take on two at a time!"

"Me too!" Yang Cao nodded, "Though my power hasn’t been strong, this time I’m certain those people are definitely not my match!"

Dongzi coldly said, "My speed has increased significantly compared to before!"

Meng Po was delighted to hear this, indicating the martial arts were effective. If she gave them the second layer of the martial arts, the chances would be even greater!

In fact, they didn’t realize that in cultivation, everyone starts from the acquired stage; it’s a process of constant self-exceedance. The members of Asura Hall, with their reflex and overall abilities already reaching a critical point, with the martial arts Yang Chen gave them, it’s like creating an outlet in a pool already full of water, naturally flowing into the channel, leading to success. Hence, their cultivation was quick, perhaps they had all reached the innate stage.