Chapter 648

In today's battle, not only had Zi Chen suffered heavy injuries, but the monk and the demonic ape had also suffered injuries of varying degrees. Furthermore, the team that had always maintained zero casualties also suffered casualties today.

The death count was as high as nine Core Essence experts. If the three Core Essence experts who self-destructed were included, there would be a total of twelve people. The entire team's numbers had been reduced by a quarter.

The defeat of the three factions had resulted in heavy losses for their family clans and Core Essence experts. They were so angry that they wanted to vomit blood. However, when the two factions returned to Cangli City and learned of the robbery, they were so angry that they coughed up blood.

During this period of time in the Barbarian Land, Zi Chen had fought with all the opposing factions. The news of his return was naturally no secret.

After disappearing for a few years, not only did he return with stronger combat strength, but he also led a Core Essence team. It was obvious that Zi Chen was doing well in the Land of Chaos.

Furthermore, after several battles, they were extremely wary of Zi Chen. As a result, the war in the Barbarian Land, which had been going on for a year, ended because of Zi Chen's appearance.

However, everyone knew that this was the calm before the storm. After the major factions gathered their strength, they would launch an even more intense war.

Clearly, both sides had reached a point where they would fight to the death unless one side was completely annihilated.

The heavily injured Zi Chen fainted for two days. Two days later, Zi Chen woke up. The heavy injuries to his foundation had also healed under the Perfect Body's self-recovery.

When he opened his eyes, Wang Xian 'er was accompanying him by the bed.

"Zi Chen, you're finally awake. Are you alright?" Wang Xian 'er was very happy to see Zi Chen wake up.

"I'm fine. I feel great. How long have I slept?" Zi Chen sat up from the bed.

"Two days." Wang Xian 'er supported Zi Chen.

"How's the situation now?"

"The major factions have all retreated. There aren't any major movements."

Wang Xian 'er looked at Zi Chen and suddenly blushed. She said softly, "Father said that you should look for him after you wake up."

"Look for me?" Zi Chen was taken aback.

Wang Xian 'er nodded shyly.

Upon seeing Wang Xian`er's expression, Zi Chen was enlightened. He was going to meet her parents. Evidently, during the two days he was unconscious, Wang Xian`er had already informed Wang Zhentian and Qin Wentian about their relationship.

Wang Xian 'er brought Zi Chen to look for Wang Zhentian. Along the way, when some of the servants and guards saw Zi Chen, their eyes were filled with worship. Clearly, they all treated him as a hero.

At the entrance, Wang Xian 'er gestured for Zi Chen to enter alone. Zi Chen entered with a broken heart. In a spacious and luxurious hall, Zi Chen saw Wang Zhentian.

Sitting in the main seat, the other party had a dignified expression on his face. He exuded the dignified aura of a superior, making Zi Chen feel slightly pressured.

Fortunately, there was an acquaintance, Wang Zhenwei, beside him. This made Zi Chen feel slightly relieved.

"Zi Chen greets the two seniors." Zi Chen was polite and respectful.

Although his combat strength was stronger than the two of them, he still had to be respectful at this moment and greet them as a junior.

Wang Zhentian did not speak. From the moment he came in, his gaze had been fixed on Zi Chen. This made Zi Chen feel even more pressured, to the extent that his forehead was covered with cold sweat.

"Big brother, how is he? He looks like a talent, right?" Wang Zhenwei broke the silence and praised Zi Chen.

"Well, not bad."

Wang Zhentian nodded with a satisfied expression on his face. "Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and sit down. Don't be shy. Make yourself at home."

Wang Zhentian looked dignified, but his words were like a spring breeze. His attitude was good. Zi Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

Zi Chen thanked Wang Zhentian and then sat down two seats away from Wang Zhenwei.

Soon, a servant served tea. The nervous Zi Chen took a sip, but of course, he could not taste anything.

As if seeing Zi Chen's nervousness, Wang Zhenwei smiled and said, "Zi Chen, you came back at the right time. Otherwise, our Wang Family would have been in great trouble. You are now the great benefactor of our Wang Family and the entire Yunxia City."

"Senior is overpraising me. If Senior had not brought reinforcements in time, our people might have been wiped out."

As the topic of conversation started, Zi Chen's nervous heart gradually calmed down. It turned out that Zi Chen was thinking too much. Wang Zhentian saw that he was just chatting and had no other intentions.

"I heard that Qiong 'er and Shan' er are following you. How are they?" Wang Zhentian asked.

Zi Chen stood up and said, "They are not following me. We have established a force in the Bedlam together. Wang Shan is supervising the construction of a sect in the Bloodborne Realm. Wang Qiong is leading the Dan Yuan troops and the Bloodborne Realm army to guard the entire region in case the enemy invades."

Zi Chen's clever answer made the two nod continuously. The satisfaction on their faces grew.

Wang Zhenwei nodded and said, "Yes, Qiong 'er is very talented in commanding."

"Yes, Wang Qiong is very observant and calm. He is very suitable for commanding. Wang Shan is also not bad. Although he is usually impatient, he is very righteous and upright."

As the two chatted, Zi Chen told them about the situation in the Bedlam bit by bit. Although they had already heard about it from Wang Xian 'er, hearing Zi Chen's story again still touched their hearts.

To be able to establish a force in the Bedlam, the two were very proud of the youngsters. When they heard that Wang Qiong had broken through to the Dan Yuan realm, their faces were filled with excitement.

"Wang Shan is also at the Great Perfection of the Bloodborne Realm and could break through at any time. The same goes for Xian 'er. The three of them are among the best in the Bedlam," Zi Chen said.

The smiles on the two's faces grew wider. They found Zi Chen even more pleasing to the eye. After talking about the Bedlam, it was time to talk about the Bedlam. The two asked Zi Chen what he thought of the war.

"There are too few resources in this region. If we want to rise, we must quell the internal strife," Zi Chen said directly.

"How do we quell the internal strife?" asked Wang Zhentian.

"Negotiation is naturally out of the question. Both sides have already reached this point, and it's even more impossible for us to compromise. The only way out is to kill to stop the killing, until one side is wiped out." As soon as he finished speaking, a murderous aura surged from Zi Chen's body.

"Annihilate one side? What do you mean?" The two looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.

"Either we die and leave this region to them, or we live and take control of this region," said Zi Chen decisively.

"Annihilate all the forces? Do you know what you are talking about?"

Wang Zhenwei cried out in alarm, "That's the five major forces. There's also the Heavenly Slaughter Pavilion. You must know that the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance is backing the Heavenly Slaughter Pavilion."

After pondering for a moment, Zi Chen said seriously, "The five major forces are just local forces. Even if we have the Calamity Evasion Pill and have more Jindan essence, we can still annihilate them one by one. Hence, there's no need to be afraid of them. As for the Heavenly Slaughter Pavilion, it's a little tricky. However, as long as the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance doesn't send anyone beyond the Jindan realm as support, it shouldn't be a big problem to annihilate them."

"Annihilate the five forces one by one? How do we do that?" asked Wang Zhentian.

"It means to bring all the Inner Core experts of the clan and fight until everyone is dead." Zi Chen's simple and crude answer made the two of them speechless.

Wang Zhentian pondered for a moment and said, "This method is decisive enough. However, have you thought about this problem? When we fight the five forces, we will definitely suffer losses. Perhaps the losses will be very heavy. Then, how are we going to face the Heavenly Slaughter Pavilion, who has a strong foundation and experts?"

"The Qin family is refining the Calamity Evasion Pill. The amount of Jindan essence is no longer a problem. In addition to the experts on our side, we shouldn't suffer too many losses when we take down the five forces."

Zi Chen's answer surprised both of them.

"As for the Heavenly Slaughter Pavilion, we just need to find their base and annihilate all of them. We won't let anyone escape."

"It has been so many years. We have tried to annihilate the Heavenly Slaughter Pavilion several times. However, they are very cunning. Their base is also very well hidden. We can't annihilate them all at once."

"Senior, you don't have to worry about this. I have already made arrangements for finding their base."

Such a simple and casual chat naturally couldn't discuss the details of the war. During this period, the Wang family would at least gather the experts for a few more meetings.

The chat this time was quite pleasant. Zi Chen had left a good impression on Wang Zhentian. They chatted for half a day. Wang Zhentian even asked Zi Chen to stay for a meal.

Zi Chen politely declined.

Just as he walked out of the hall, he saw Wang Xian 'er waiting for him.

"How was it?" Wang Xian 'er seemed nervous and uneasy, just like Zi Chen when he went in earlier.

"What do you mean?" Zi Chen didn't understand.

"How was my father's impression of you? Did he say anything?" Wang Xian 'er pulled Zi Chen to the side.

"He should have a good impression of me. As for what he said, are you talking about us?"

Zi Chen shook his head and said, "He didn't say anything about that. We only talked about the upcoming battle between the forces."

"Oh." Wang Xian 'er seemed a little disappointed.

After Zi Chen left, only Wang Zhenwei and Wang Zhentian were left in the hall.

"What do you think of Zi Chen's suggestion?" Wang Zhentian looked at Wang Zhenwei.

After hesitating for a while, Wang Zhenwei said, "The three forces and his force make a total of four forces. However, it will be difficult for the four forces to kill the five forces. At the very least, it will be difficult to kill the Primordial Elixir Realm experts. Moreover, the Heavenly Assassins Pavilion, which has the support of the Heavenly Assassins Alliance, is not easy to deal with. It will be even more difficult to eliminate them. Zi Chen is still too young."

After hearing this, Wang Zhenwei said, "I think the whole idea is feasible. However, if we want to eliminate the five forces, we will need enough Primordial Elixir Realm experts. Apart from that, we will also need more Primordial Elixir Realm experts. Otherwise, even if we take down the five forces, the Primordial Elixir Realm experts will be able to escape. This will cause endless trouble in the future.

The Wang Family arranged a special place for Zi Chen to rest. After returning to his residence, Zi Chen called Wild Wolf and Wu Liu over.

"Sir." The two of them walked in.

After the spiritual transformation and the Intermediate Energy Elixir Realm, Wu Liu's strength had broken through to the Intermediate Primordial Elixir Realm.

"How are the casualties this time?" Zi Chen asked. He had fainted immediately after returning, so he didn't know what had happened after the battle.

"Nine people died in the battle this time. Three self-destructed, so a total of twelve people died. Two were seriously injured, two lost their arms, and four were lightly injured," Wu Liu said.

Such a huge loss made Zi Chen frown. He then asked, "How much of the ordinary Jindan essence is left?"

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PS: My nose is running, and there's a lot of paper next to it. My nose is red and painful, and it's very uncomfortable. Other than the runny nose in the morning, it's normal. At night, I have a headache. I don't know if it's a serious cold or rhinitis. I'll go to the hospital tomorrow.

Please don't let it be a big problem.