Chapter 1779: Give the Master Teachers Hall an Explanation

"Then what do you suggest?"

After a moment of silence, Yanqing Ancient Saint looked over again.

"Simple. Chenyong Emperor must not only be kept alive, but also have his injuries healed, and then... let him return to his clan to seek revenge! Although Chenling Emperor and Chenxing Emperor are weaker, having fought against him for years, they are not so easily dealt with... Once the three sides are locked in conflict, humanity can recuperate and even seize an opportunity!"

Zhang Xuan said.

Their conversation was conducted via telepathy, and Yanqing Ancient Saint had even isolated the space beforehand, so Chenyong Emperor did not overhear their discussion.

"Moreover, Chenyong Emperor's life or death is now in our hands. His greatest hatred is undoubtedly directed at the other two emperors, and he dreams of their demise. If we sign a non-aggression pact with him now, once he regains control of the Spirit Race, it will greatly benefit us!"

Zhang Xuan continued.

"Not bad!" Zhang Hongtian's eyes flickered.

Since they could sign a pact with Chenling Emperor and the others, they could naturally do the same with this one.

Given Yong Emperor's prestige within his clan, if he agreed, the effect would likely be far better than with the former.

"You make a good point. That said, Chenyong Emperor indeed cannot die for now... But there are a few things I must tell you in advance so you understand!"

After pondering and recognizing the correctness of his words, Yanqing Ancient Saint shook his head and looked over: "First, once Chenyong Emperor recovers, his strength will far surpass ours. If he launches a full assault, the Master Teachers Hall and the Hundred Schools of Thought can do little but hold their strongholds. Second, he is resourceful and a master of strategy. Having fought against humanity for years, even visited the human realm and the Master Teachers Hall, he knows us inside out... If he lives, even if he refrains from attacking in the short term, once he does strike, it will be a catastrophe of the highest order."

"Third... we are all severely wounded this time, with insufficient ancient sage power to recover. Our lifespans are nearing their end... We can no longer protect humanity many more times."

In truth, they knew that ambushing Chenyong Emperor was not a permanent solution; it might even invite greater trouble.

But there was no other path.

Ten thousand years ago, when ancient sage power vanished, the human ancient sages could only survive by falling into deep slumber, eking out an existence.

In other words... among these ancient sages, the youngest, Zhang Hongtian, was already over 10,500 years old. Without severe injuries, they could have awakened a few more times, but now, they would fall completely within two awakenings at most.

And with the Spring and Autumn Festival lost, humanity was at its weakest in tens of thousands of years.

If Chenyong Emperor died, that would be the end of it. The remaining two emperors, weaker in both strength and strategy, could still be contended with even by a diminished humanity... But if he lived, the future was uncertain.

All the ancient sages present grew somber.

It was inevitable that human lifespans were shorter than those of the Spirit Race.

Under the constraint of lifespan, without ancient sage power... no new ancient sages could be born, and humanity would eventually be worn down by the latter.

"That's simple... I can administer an incurable poison to him. If he ever violates the pact and attacks humanity, the poison will kill him. With all three emperors gone, even without ancient sages, humanity won't be in grave danger. Moreover, Teacher Yang has just broken through, and with the opportunity from the Confucius Temple, new ancient sages may emerge. There's no need to worry excessively about safety!"

Zhang Xuan said.

Although his Spring and Autumn Diagram contained ancient sage power, the amount was limited. His parents, himself, and his many disciples would need it for breakthroughs, so he couldn't easily share it with others.

"What poison could work on a drop-blood-rebirth expert?"

Yanqing Ancient Saint was startled.

A drop-blood-rebirth expert could regenerate life from a single drop of blood. Both body and soul were pure and undefiled, immune to all poisons.

Was there really a poison in this world that could affect such an expert?

"You don't need to worry about that. Since I dare say so, I naturally have it!"

Zhang Xuan smiled.

Ordinary poisons were indeed useless against such experts, but... Heavenly Dao true energy was incredibly fine, capable of penetrating every part of the body. Even with drop-blood-rebirth, it could disperse into every drop of blood and hide, making it impossible to guard against.

A drop-blood-rebirth expert at full strength might not fear heavenly punishment, but this kind of true energy that could destroy vitality would certainly cause them headaches and be difficult to expel.

As long as it couldn't be removed, they would be forever constrained.

Hearing that he had everything prepared, everyone relaxed. Yanqing Ancient Saint looked over again, his gaze pressing: "We can handle his matter as you suggest, and Chenyong Emperor can live for now... But you must also give humanity an explanation!"

"Me?"

"You led the Spirit Race's spirit god into the main hall, allowing her to successfully refine the Spring and Autumn Festival without lifting a finger, causing humanity to lose its treasure... This matter cannot be concealed, and the fleeing Chenling Emperor and others have already spread the word. If you don't give an explanation, I fear all the master teachers and all of humanity will treat you as an outcast, and the Master Teachers Hall will have no place for you!"

Yanqing Ancient Saint said.

Zhang Xuan fell silent.

He hadn't known Luo Ruoxi's true identity as the spirit god.

But such an explanation would never be believed by the world.

The Spring and Autumn Festival, the supreme treasure left by Confucius and the strongest belief of humanity, had been obtained by a member of the Spirit Race. This alone was unforgivable.

Once the news spread, it was foreseeable that all master teachers and all of humanity would regard him as an outcast, leaving him unable to defend himself.

Having a spirit god as a girlfriend... wasn't that betrayal?

When he had held her hand, why hadn't he brought back the Spring and Autumn Festival?

No matter how great his previous contributions, this one point alone, through moral condemnation, would make him a pariah with no chance of redemption.

"I... will give the world an explanation, and give the Master Teachers Hall an explanation!"

Taking a deep breath, Zhang Xuan's gaze was firm.

"That's good..."

Seeing that he had come to understand, Yanqing Ancient Saint nodded and said no more.

The other was merely at the Golden Body realm; he wouldn't deign to act personally.

With the discussion concluded, the rest was simple.

Zhang Xuan infused Heavenly Dao true energy into Chenyong Emperor's body, concealing it, while also taking out some pills and spiritual energy to help heal his injuries.

However, the man's injuries were too severe, having damaged his foundation and lifespan. Ordinary pills had little effect.

"Thank you, young master, for saving my life... My death would be nothing, but even in death, I must take revenge!"

Though he didn't know what had been discussed, Chenyong Emperor knew that this young man had pleaded for his life. He rose and clasped his fists.

He had never taken Chenling Emperor and Chenxing Emperor seriously before, but this time, he had suffered such a great setback.

Since he could return alive this time, he would make them bear his wrath and pay a painful price.

"You're welcome!"

Saving him was for humanity, not personal gain. Zhang Xuan shook his head, looked over, and asked with inquiry, "What is your relationship with the Cruel One?"