PNB Chapter 1724 I must return safely
Chapter 1724 I must return safely
Jin Man's words startled Ming Chuan slightly.
He looked at the anxious yet determined face of the woman in purple before him; her usually charming and affectionate eyes were now filled with undisguised worry and stubbornness.
"The leader of a sect..."
Mingchuan repeated in a low voice, then smiled, a smile that held a hint of helplessness and warmth, "Jinman, it is precisely because I am the sect leader that there are certain things I must do."
He walked to the Mirror of Heaven and pointed to the surging demonic energy reflected in it. His voice was steady: “Look at this Demon Abyss. If the seal is allowed to collapse and the demonic energy runs rampant, the first to suffer will be the living beings within hundreds of miles of the Black Wind Mountains. Mortal villages, small sects, and gathering places of rogue cultivators... will all be turned into demonic land.”
"At that time, if my Wanchuan Sect, as a newly emerging sect in the Spirit Realm, sits idly by and does nothing, how can we convince the people? How can we fulfill our oath to protect all living beings?"
Jin Man bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly: "I understand the reasoning! But... but the Demon Abyss is dangerous. Even the ancient powerful beings struggled to control it with their seals. Although you have obtained the Law of Space, you are ultimately... ultimately not invincible! What will happen to Wan Chuan Sect if something happens to you? What will happen to Xiao Xi and the others? What will happen to Chen Shu, Jin Wa, Ya Ya, and the others? And what about me... what will happen to us?"
As she finished speaking, her eyes reddened slightly, and she struggled to hold back her tears.
Mingchuan's most tender spot was touched.
He couldn't help but laugh.
This woman was never this vulnerable before she had a relationship with him.
Indeed, once people have ties, they develop more weaknesses.
He turned around, gently took Jin Man's slightly cool hand, and said softly, "Don't worry, I'm not going to my death. I have the laws of space protecting me, so I can attack or defend as I please. Besides, I'm not going alone."
Jinman looked up at him: "What do you mean?"
“I will ask my master to come with me. As for here, Ah Xiong and Ji Zhou need to stay behind to guard the sect, manage the overall situation, stabilize morale, and guard against any troublemakers who might take advantage of the situation. And you…”
He gazed into Jinman's eyes: "I need you to oversee the entire situation from the Observation Mirror and stay in constant contact with me. In addition, I have shared the control of the sect's grand formation with you. When necessary, you can mobilize the power of the grand formation to protect the sect's foundation."
Jin Man listened intently, her anxiety gradually calmed by Ming Chuan's methodical arrangements.
He's always like that—seemingly impulsive, but actually very calculating.
“But…” Jinman still wanted to argue.
“No buts.” Mingchuan gently pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head, his voice low and firm, “Jinman, trust me. Just like I trust you to protect our sect and everyone else while I’m gone.”
Jinman's body stiffened slightly, then softened, and she buried her face in his chest, muttering, "...You must come back."
"Definitely," Mingchuan promised.
A moment later, Jinman pushed him away, having regained her usual capable and dashing appearance, though her eyes were still a little red.
She glared at Mingchuan: "Then what are you standing there for? Go and invite Elder Ye! I'll go inform Ah Xiong and Ji Zhou to activate the level two alert and adjust the formation!"
"Yes, Vice Sect Master." Ming Chuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, then transformed into a silver light and sped towards the Pill Pavilion where Ye Yan was located.
Jinman looked in the direction he had left, took a deep breath, and turned to walk out of the hall.
She first used a communication jade talisman to notify Ah Xiong and Ji Zhou to come quickly to the Mirror of Heaven, then formed a hand seal and poured her spiritual power into the mirror.
The mirror's surface shimmered and reflected light, creating several smaller images.
Enlightenment Cliff, the Bing-character area, the mountain gate, and various important array nodes... the situation inside and outside the sect is all clearly visible.
On the Cliff of Enlightenment, most of the twenty disciples had calmed down and were meditating cross-legged, but there was still unease in their expressions.
Lin Yi was also among them, his eyes closed as he regulated his breathing, showing no signs of anything amiss.
In Zone C, the number of patrolling disciples has increased. Zhao Hu is leading several disciples from the Battle Hall to notify each courtyard, instructing all outer disciples not to leave their residential areas for the time being.
Outside the mountain gate, the light screen of the sect's protective array was several degrees brighter than usual, with faint silver runes flowing within it.
Everything is in perfect order.
Jin Man felt a little calmer, and turned her gaze back to the scene of the Demon Abyss on the main screen, her eyes serious.
"Mingchuan...you must return safely."
……
Dan Pavilion, the quiet room on the top floor.
Ye Yan was carefully controlling the heat of a furnace of Concentrating Spirit Pills that were about to be completed when he suddenly sensed something and looked up at the doorway.
A flash of silver light, and Mingchuan appeared.
"Master, something has happened in the Demon Abyss; the seal has loosened, and I need your help to reinforce it," Mingchuan said succinctly.
Ye Yan's hands continued to form incantations, but his expression turned serious: "The Demon Abyss? Didn't you already resolve the situation when the Demon God of the Demon Abyss nearly harmed the human world? Why are you suddenly making a move after so long?"
Mingchuan shook his head: "I don't know either, we need to go and check as soon as possible."
Ye Yan sighed, pondered for a moment, and said, "Give me half an incense stick's time, and this batch of pills will be ready soon. The Stabilizing Yuan Plate and the Demon-Suppressing Talisman are in the storeroom next door; go and fetch them. Also, take my set of Seven-Star Demon-Sealing Needles with you; they might come in handy."
“Okay.” Mingchuan nodded and turned to get the magic weapon.
After half an incense stick's time, the elixir was completed and the furnace was closed.
Ye Yan put the pills into a jade bottle, quickly packed up several other pills and array plates that might be needed, and then met up with Ming Chuan.
Without delay, the two went directly to the plaza outside the Hanging Palace.
Ah Xiong and Ji Zhou have also arrived, their faces grave.
"Brother Ming, Godfather!" Ah Xiong stepped forward. "The sect's alert has been activated, and all formations have been reinforced. The disciples have all been notified. Should we come along?"
Mingchuan shook his head: "You all stay here and guard the sect. Also, keep a close eye on that Lin Yi. If he makes any unusual moves, you can execute him first and report later."
Jizhou's eyes sharpened, and he nodded slightly.
Mingchuan then said to Jinman, who had just arrived, "We're going. The sect is in your hands."
Jin Man nodded emphatically, "Go, the sect will take care of everything."
Mingchuan grunted in agreement and said to Ye Yan, "Master, let's go."
Ye Yan nodded, and the two of them transformed into streaks of light, speeding towards the Black Wind Mountains in the northwest.
Jinman, Axiong, and Jizhou watched them leave until the light disappeared into the horizon.
“Vice Sect Master, we are now…” Ah Xiong looked at Jin Man.
Jin Man turned and walked towards the Suspended Hall, her voice clear and decisive: "A Xiong, go check the spiritual energy supply at each node of the sect's protective array to ensure it is foolproof. Ji Zhou, lead the disciples of the Battle Hall to patrol the entire sect, especially important areas such as the warehouse, the Pill Pavilion, and the Transmission Hall. I'll go keep an eye on things in front of the Observation Mirror."
"Yes!"
The two men took the order and left.
This time, even Ah Xiong, who usually loves to joke around, put away his playful face and became unusually serious.
They were terrified of making even the slightest mistake, especially with Lin Yi.
Jinman returned to the Observatory, and the main screen had switched to the perspective of Mingchuan and Yeyan's escape.
The mountains and rivers below receded rapidly, and in the distance, a thick, ominous black aura was faintly visible on the horizon.
She clenched her fists...
……