"The three races have joined forces to invade our Human Clan on a grand scale; it is an unavoidable trend. All of this is secretly manipulated by the Hongchen Palace; there is no escaping it. Although the world is currently in turmoil, with battles everywhere, it is all just minor skirmishes, not a true war. This brewing in the early stages is merely a signal. Generally speaking, such skirmishes continue for some time, allowing both sides to prepare fully, invest more manpower, and then gradually escalate the situation."

"Five thousand years ago, it was the same. The initial skirmishes lasted for ten years before entering the real war. The power of the Hongchen Palace did not truly reveal itself until fifteen years later. But this time, the Hongchen Palace won't give us another chance. The warm-up hasn't even begun, yet it's already set to end. The real war is about to begin, and the great era is finally approaching."

The Sect Master Immortal spoke these words with great helplessness and heaviness.

Even with his great strength as someone in the Immortal Realm, the impending Hongchen calamity might lead to his death. Under the calamity, there is bound to be widespread devastation, global astonishment, and it is truly unknown how many lucky ones will survive in the end.

Hearing the Sect Master Immortal's words, Tangyu and the other four understood the urgency of the situation; no wonder the Sect Master Immortal was so eager to summon them back.

The Sect Master Immortal continued: "The three races have already declared war on our Human Clan, and the battle location remains in the World of the Gods. The leaders of the Five Great Three Sages and the Three Ancient Families, all first-tier Immortal Sects must send a team into the World of the Gods to partake in the war. This battle is of great importance to our Human Clan; it affects our fortune and potentially determines our destiny. If we win, although we may not repel the factions, we can slow down the advance of the three races, suppress the Qi Masters."

"If our Human Clan loses this battle, the three races will definitely advance triumphantly, leading to fierce battles erupting across the entire Cultivation World. At that point, the Cultivation World would completely become a battlefield, and disaster would descend."

Tangyu couldn't help but frown slightly and asked, "Uncle Sect Master, what is the World of the Gods?"

"Yes, yes, what is this place called the World of the Gods?" Sun Wukong was also curious. Not only Tangyu and Sun Wukong, but Pan Chenyu and the other three were equally puzzled; they had never heard of the World of the Gods. Given their knowledge, they hadn't heard of it, naturally leading to confusion."

The Sect Master Immortal paused and explained: "The World of the Gods is the largest minor world in our Cultivation World, left from the Ancient Gods period. Its area is about one-tenth of our Cultivation World. However, the World of the Gods is extremely desolate, with a scarcity of Spiritual Energy, highly unsuitable for cultivation; it is a battleground left by the Ancient Gods. Since ancient times, warfare between the Human Clan and the three races has often taken place there; to prevent devastation in the Cultivation World, battles are generally chosen to be fought in the World of the Gods."

"The battle from five thousand years ago also broke out in the World of the Gods, minimizing the loss. After all, if the battle truly occurs in the Cultivation World, countless weak lives would perish, countless mountains and rivers would be destroyed. Such consequences are terrifying and could potentially affect the origin of the Cultivation World, leading to scarcity. Even the Hongchen Palace does not wish to see such results."

"Therefore, unless the Hongchen Palace goes mad, it's common practice for true battles to be placed in the World of the Gods, where both sides marshal their forces."

With this explanation, Tangyu and the other four felt relieved, realizing the situation. That such a place even existed was unexpected.

After a deep sigh, the Sect Master Immortal's expression became resolute and sharp, his gaze flickering as he looked at the five of them: "I've said so much; surely you understand the importance and danger of this mission, no need for further explanation from me. Finally, one crucial point: the most dangerous enemy this time is not the three races, but ourselves."

Ourselves?

Sun Wukong scratched his head, evidently confused. How could the most dangerous enemy be ourselves when plainly going to war with the three races?

Tangyu thought deeply, realizing the meaning: "Uncle Sect Master implies that this time, some from the Hongchen Palace will be involved, infiltrating among us under the guise of the Human Clan, making it difficult to discern truth from falsehood. The most dangerous enemy is often the trusted teammate."

The Sect Master Immortal nodded: "Exactly, Tangyu instantly grasped the meaning. For five thousand years, the Hongchen Palace has been infiltrating the three races, as well as the Human Clan. No one knows the extent of Hongchen Palace's reach. Even our Jiuzhou Immortal Sect might have talent from the Hongchen Palace mixed in. Even among you, there could be someone from Hongchen Palace."

The Sect Master Immortal's expression was sharp and serious, letting others feel he wasn't joking.

Tangyu's brow furrowed slightly; thinking from another angle, the Sect Master Immortal's words indeed made sense. The methods of the Hongchen Palace are unimaginable. If not, how could they have the capability to bring such calamity to the Cultivation World?

One must be cautious to survive a thousand years.

Tangyu was also more cautious in his heart; it seems that even those around him cannot be easily trusted. Of course, Sun Wukong can certainly be completely trusted. To be honest, Tangyu was willing to trust Pan Chenyu and even treated him as a brother. Moreover, Pan Chenyu was a direct descendant of the Sect Master Immortal, so theoretically, there should be no issue. However, after hearing what the Sect Master Immortal said, Tangyu became more cautious.

As for Pan Heavenly King and Ancient Saint Yu, Tangyu would naturally stay wary of them even more.

He couldn't joke around with his own life, otherwise, if someone stabbed him in the back, it would be too unjust.

After a pause, the Sect Master Immortal's tone calmed a bit and said: "Of course, I trust you, but I also want to remind you. The power of Hongchen Palace is far beyond what you can imagine. Once you have weaknesses, people from Hongchen Palace will exploit them to control and use you. You must guard against their spies and be more cautious not to be taken over by them. Once it gets to that point, the only path left is death."

The Sect Master Immortal's tone was very heavy, unprecedentedly heavy.

Tangyu could feel the extremely heavy mood of the Sect Master Immortal at this moment, a mood that also transferred to the five of them, making their own moods just as heavy.

"Alright, this mission is extremely dangerous, but it is also a great trial for you. I originally intended to give you some treasures, but thinking it over, there's no need; on such a battlefield, everything depends on yourselves. I hope you all come back alive. When you triumph, I will personally come down the mountain to meet you and hold a celebration banquet for you. But if you heroically sacrifice, I will also hold a memorial for you and honor you as warriors."

"Go now, sons, pick up your weapons, gather your courage, raise your fervor, and fight. Fight for the entire Human Clan, for the Cultivation World, for the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect, for your loved ones and friends, and more importantly, for yourselves. Fight! Only by defeating the enemy can we survive. In this battle, retreat is impossible, avoidance is impossible, only by fighting can there be the end."

The Sect Master Immortal at this moment appeared like a kind father, seeing his sons off to war, with a complicated feeling of reluctance but also placing great hopes, wishing they would return victoriously.

The five of Tangyu nodded to the Sect Master Immortal, their eyes filled with unwavering determination, showing their resolve.

These five were the best disciples among the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect, each a prodigy and a dragon among men. They've reached this stage not only through talent but also through extraordinary perseverance and a firm belief. Every one of the disciples who made it this far was exceptional.

After instructing the five of them on some matters, the Sect Master Immortal sent them on their way.

After parting with the Sect Master Immortal, the five of Tangyu didn't delay, immediately setting off and boarding the Immortal Boat, heading to the Extreme North Land. The Extreme North Land is a barren place; the entrance to the World of the Gods is here. Tangyu and the others needed to first reach there, where some strong practitioners from the Human Clan were stationed, presiding over the battle. Everyone had to assemble there before entering the World of the Gods.

Inside the Immortal Boat, apart from Sun Wukong, the fearless monkey head leisurely drinking and eating, the others felt a bit heavy-hearted.

Sun Wukong, after all, had no attachments, whereas Tangyu and the others had significant concerns; with such attachments, naturally, they carried some psychological burdens.

Tangyu sat alone on the deck, his expression pensive, and he thought of many things. He was very aware of the danger of this mission. Even though he had absolute confidence, he couldn't say for sure that nothing would happen, or that he would surely survive. All he could do was try his best.

"War is indeed incredibly cruel. I originally lived on modern Earth, free from the entanglements of war, and could've lived a peaceful life. But that would have only been an ordinary life, not the life I, Tangyu, desire. I have never regretted walking this path. This time, I have no retreat, only to advance courageously and only to kill the enemy and survive."

"No matter how terrifying this mission, I have to survive, I must survive. I must survive not only for myself but also for my family, woman, and friends on Earth. They are all waiting for Tangyu to return; how could I be someone who doesn't keep his word?"

"There's a saying that sometimes you're not in control of your destiny, and indeed that's the case sometimes. But what do I have to fear? When have I, Tangyu, ever backed down? Fight, fight, I also crave such battles, yearning to use such fights to improve myself, to push myself to the limit. This too shall be a valuable training opportunity."

Tangyu's faith remained unshakably firm, transforming danger into experience made his heart even more fervent.

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