Chapter 00245: It's Better to Take the Initiative to Attack
# It's Better to Take the Initiative to Attack
Chapter 245
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 245: It's Better to Take the Initiative to Attack
At this moment, not only Zuo Yurong and Wei Xiying, but the other Great Luo Golden Immortals had also calmed down.
"Do you have any good ideas, Ao Mu?" Zuo Yurong had completely regained his composure.
He realized that he had been influenced by Xing Yongkai earlier.
Xing Yongkai was nothing but a fool.
Such a fool sitting in the position of the leader of the Great Desolate Universe Cultivator Alliance naturally made him an easy target.
However, Lan Xiaobu was clearly not the same as Xing Yongkai.
The fact that he had annihilated tens of thousands of soldiers from the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance was proof of that.
Qiao Ao Mu spoke respectfully, "Master, I previously found a fourth-grade grand array master. This person is a genius in array formations. He was originally a fifth-grade grand array master, but after the fusion of the Five Realms Immortal World, due to the influence of the heavenly and earthly rules, he could only set up third-grade immortal arrays. However, in a short time, he has once again advanced to the fourth-grade grand array master level."
"Oh, there's such a talent? Quickly, invite him to discuss matters," Zuo Yurong said excitedly.
Qiao Ao Mu hurriedly added, "Master, this person is almost obsessed with array formations. He has just recently advanced to the fourth-grade grand array master level and is now researching fifth-grade immortal arrays. If he can become a fifth-grade grand array master, we won't have to worry about others' fifth-grade trapping and killing arrays anymore."
Zuo Yurong nodded, "In that case, let's not disturb him for now. Ao Mu, continue."
Qiao Ao Mu continued, "If I'm not mistaken, Lan Xiaobu will definitely ask that grand array master to set up a hidden trapping and killing array outside their sect or great immortal city, waiting for us to station our troops there."
Wei Xiying, who was standing nearby, also said, "That should be the case. If it weren't for Ao Mu, we might have really fallen for it. This person is quite lucky. It's only been a few years since the fusion of the Five Realms Immortal World, and he's already managed to find a fifth-grade grand array master to help him."
"Ao Mu, you've done very well, thinking so thoroughly. The greater the hatred, the more we should remain calm. I was a bit too eager for revenge earlier," Zuo Yurong sighed.
Being in a high position and having defeated Xing Yongkai so easily, he felt that he was increasingly disinclined to think things through and preferred to use brute force to crush everything.
Qiao Ao Mu smiled slightly, "Actually, I have a method."
"Quick, tell us," Wei Xiying rubbed his hands together excitedly.
He had also thought of a few methods, but Qiao Ao Mu's performance made him eager to know if they had thought along the same lines.
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"Sect Master, if we had such a killing array back then, we wouldn't have feared the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance Army," Wen Lun, a Great Luo Immortal at the peak, sighed after becoming familiar with the chain killing immortal array.
This kind of trapping, killing, and chain array could indeed kill an Immortal King.
"I really want to see that old fool Zuo Yurong's head cut off and hung outside the Mu Bei Great Immortal City as a warning," You Yihe said with hatred.
"Is Zuo Yurong the leader of the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance? What's his cultivation level?" Lan Xiaobu stopped and asked.
He knew Zuo Yurong was an Immortal King.
If he had reached the late Immortal King stage, things would be a bit more complicated.
According to Lan Xiaobu's plan, Zuo Yurong's strength should ideally be below the seventh level of the Immortal King realm.
"Haha, Sect Master, I'm the most suitable person to answer that," a hearty laugh came through.
"Congratulations, Elder Gu, on your recovery and your cultivation reaching new heights," Lan Xiaobu was overjoyed.
Gu Feihe's recovery was extremely important for the Great Desolate Immortal Sect.
He was the only Immortal King in the sect.
To kill the leader of the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance, they would need to rely on an Immortal King and a trapping and killing array.
"Thank you, Sect Master. I truly didn't expect to recover my cultivation in such a short time," Gu Feihe said excitedly.
He really hadn't expected to regain his strength so quickly.
After his Sea of Consciousness was damaged, he had been extremely pessimistic.
Although he had said he needed some time to recover, deep down, Gu Feihe knew better than anyone that recovering his Sea of Consciousness and spirit in such a short time was something only those who had never cultivated would believe.
"Elder Gu, you're too kind. We are all members of the Great Desolate Immortal Sect, and we are all part of the Great Desolate Universe. Naturally, we should work together. Please tell me more about this Zuo Yurong. I believe only by killing him can our Great Desolate Immortal Sect truly stabilize," Lan Xiaobu said.
Gu Feihe's tone became serious, "Zuo Yurong's strength should be around the fifth level of the Immortal King realm. His immortal energy is vast, and his Sea of Consciousness is powerful. He is likely stronger than the average fifth-level Immortal King. Our Great Desolate Cultivator Alliance's 'Great Desolate Heavenly Soldiers' have fought against the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance Army countless times, but we rarely win. Initially, this person was extremely cautious, always careful when deploying troops. Later, he must have realized that our Great Desolate Universe Cultivator Alliance was too weak, so he started crushing us with overwhelming force every time. Sigh..."
At this point, Gu Feihe couldn't help but lament Xing Yongkai's incompetence.
If they had a slightly more competent leader, even if the Great Desolate Universe Cultivator Alliance wasn't a match for the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance Army, they wouldn't have been beaten so badly.
Lan Xiaobu frowned.
He felt that there was something he hadn't considered, and a sense of unease lingered in his heart.
Gu Feihe's words reminded him that he might have been too careless.
If he were in Xing Yongkai's position, setting up a hidden chain killing array outside the protective formation might have worked.
After all, Zuo Yurong no longer took Xing Yongkai seriously, and that was a habit formed over many years.
But Lan Xiaobu wasn't Xing Yongkai.
He had just annihilated thirty thousand soldiers of the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance.
Therefore, Zuo Yurong was likely to think more carefully.
If he thought more carefully, he might guess Lan Xiaobu's plan.
What if Zuo Yurong didn't enter the hidden chain killing array outside the protective formation, or even saw through it? The result would likely be a prolonged war of attrition, ending with the destruction of the Great Desolate Immortal Sect and the Mu Bei Cultivator Alliance.
Even if their strength was on par with the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance, a prolonged war would not be in their favor.
The enemy could constantly replenish their forces from various secret realms, with strong cultivators emerging continuously.
Meanwhile, they would be trapped in Mu Bei Great Immortal City and the Great Desolate Immortal Sect, with no way out.
His plan had flaws, or rather, it was too simplistic.
"Elder Gu, if you were Zuo Yurong, what would you do?" Lan Xiaobu looked at Gu Feihe.
What would I do? Gu Feihe was momentarily stunned, then said, "I definitely wouldn't enter that killing array..."
This was everyone's first thought.
Lan Xiaobu believed that Zuo Yurong wouldn't stop at just this first thought.
After the first thought, wouldn't he consider that Lan Xiaobu might abandon the original trapping and killing array and set up a new one where his troops might station?
That was absolutely impossible.
If Lan Xiaobu relied on luck, the Great Desolate Immortal Sect would only be waiting for its doom.
If Lan Xiaobu hadn't asked this question, everyone might not have realized the problem.
But now that he had, everyone felt that something was off.
Who said the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance Army had to station their troops where Lan Xiaobu had set up the chain killing array?
Seeing Lan Xiaobu fall silent, Gu Feihe took the initiative to say, "Zuo Yurong and the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance Army are currently in the Star Fortress Secret Realm. This realm contains the King's Path Immortal Fruit, which can be used to refine the King's Path Immortal Pill. This is something all cultivators desire. The journey from the Star Fortress Secret Realm to the Great Desolate Immortal Sect takes at most half a month. The reason Zuo Yurong hasn't come yet is likely because he's been delayed by this secret realm. From now on, they could appear outside the Great Desolate Immortal Sect at any time."
Wen Lun said with frustration, "The Star Fortress Secret Realm was originally discovered by our Great Desolate Cultivator Alliance, but Zuo Yurong took it by force with the Great Profound Cultivator Alliance Army."
"Did you come from the Star Fortress Secret Realm as well?" Lan Xiaobu asked with surprise, planning to inquire about the terrain along the way.
"Yes, I left a teleportation array disk outside the Star Fortress Secret Realm," Wen Lun sighed.
He had left the teleportation array disk in the hope that one day he could secretly return to the secret realm and take a King's Path Immortal Fruit.
"Haha, that's great! Heaven hasn't abandoned our Great Desolate Immortal Sect. Elder Wen, how many people can your teleportation array disk transport at once?" Lan Xiaobu laughed heartily.
He had finally found a way out.
Wen Lun said doubtfully, "Ten people."
"That's enough," Lan Xiaobu said, then looked at the others.
"Elders, this is my mistake. I was too presumptuous. Fortunately, there's still a chance to fix this. Elder Qiu..."
"Here," Qiu Boxuan immediately stepped forward.
He was at the early Great Luo Golden Immortal stage and had been following Lan Xiaobu in practicing the chain killing array.
Lan Xiaobu said, "I'll need to trouble Elder Qiu. Take some people and continue practicing here. Just make sure people know you're here, but keep it discreet."
"Sect Master, rest assured. I'll make sure it's done," Qiu Boxuan said without hesitation.
Lan Xiaobu then looked at Kong Zhengxing, "Brother Zhengxing, take fifty thousand soldiers from the Great Desolate Alliance and set out now. Your destination is the Star Fortress Secret Realm. Su Ou, stay in Mu Bei Great Immortal City and guard our home. The rest of you, follow me to the Star Fortress Secret Realm."
"Sect Master, are we taking the initiative to attack?" Gu Feihe seemed to understand Lan Xiaobu's intentions.
Lan Xiaobu nodded, "Yes, if we don't take the initiative, we have no way out. What we can think of, Zuo Yurong can think of too. But I believe that even if he thinks of everything, he won't expect us to take the initiative to attack."
In fact, Lan Xiaobu didn't know that it wasn't Zuo Yurong who had thought of these things, but his disciple, Qiao Ao Mu.
...
Wen Lun's teleportation array disk was well hidden.
After Lan Xiaobu and the other ten teleported over, no one noticed.
Once everyone arrived, they immediately hid in a temporary concealment array set up by Lan Xiaobu.
Their location was just outside the Star Fortress Secret Realm.
If anyone's divine sense swept over them, Lan Xiaobu's plan would be completely ruined.
(That's all for today's update.
Goodnight, friends!)
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