Zhan Chen was stunned for a moment, then turned around and asked: "Sect Master, you have something to give me."
Zhuang Weiye smiled slightly and said, "I'm not talking about business with you, just call me dad!"
"Yes, Dad."
"Zhan Chen, has Xueting left?"
"Yes, I left last month."
Zhuang Weiye smiled bitterly upon hearing this and said: "In the end, she still didn't say a few words to us."
Zhan Chen also sighed and said: "This child has developed a withdrawn character since she was a child in Jiujue Palace. She is lucky to recognize me as her father. I'm afraid it will take some time for her to accept you."
Come on."
Zhuang Weiye was silent for a while and then asked: "Do you blame me for letting you participate in this Western Expedition?"
Zhan Chen said in astonishment: "What are you talking about? I am also an elder of the Linghe Sect, and it is my duty to contribute to the sect!"
"But Xiaodie is pregnant, and the Yinhun Valley is a long way away, and the Devil's Cave is extremely dangerous. When I think of the hardships and dangers of your trip, I, as a father, feel very sorry."
Zhan Chen was silent for a moment and asked, "Dad, you must have some difficulties."
Zhuang Weiye sighed and replied: "Yes, who doesn't want to have their children by their side and enjoy family happiness? However, as the leader of the sect, I have to set an example in everything, and you are also a man of the hour now. Many
The disciples of the sect all regard you as their idol, so I won’t be able to do this unless you take part in the Western Expedition."
After listening to his words, Zhan Chen couldn't help but smile bitterly. Is this the retribution he got for being too pushy?
"To be honest, I really don't want you to go to such a dangerous place, so you have to promise me one thing, that is, don't be brave when things happen, don't rush to stand out, and try your best to come back safely. Remember, Xiao and I
Butterfly will always be waiting for you!"
Zhan Chen nodded and said, "Don't worry, Dad, I'm still waiting to see my son!"
It was easy for him to answer at this time, but the real development of things is often beyond people's expectations. Sometimes, fate is really irresistible.
"Okay, go back and get ready, and remember to spend more time with Die'er!"
"I understand, Dad." Zhan Chen nodded heavily.
After leaving Linghe Hall, Zhan Chen went directly to Xiaying Peak and found Zhuang Xiaodie. Seeing him coming, Zhuang Xiaodie was extremely happy and shouted: "Zhan Chen, why are you here?"
Zhan Chen smiled slightly and said, "I'm here to see my little baby!" As he said that, his eyes subconsciously glanced at her slightly bulging belly.
Zhuang Xiaodie glared at him fiercely and said, "You are not qualified to be a father. You came to see our Zhuang Xin so late."
"Okay, okay, it's all my fault, let me touch it!" Zhan Chen said, stretching out his big hand to press Zhuang Xiaodie's abdomen, but she opened it with a palm and said angrily: "
Look at you, your palms are so careless!"
"Okay, I will do it gently!" Zhan Chen hurriedly "swore".
Putting his hand on Zhuang Xiaodie's slightly bulging belly, Zhan Chen seemed to be able to feel the beating of new life inside. This was his future son, and a warm and joyful feeling filled his heart.
His child is called Zhuang Xin, a name given by Zhuang Weiye. "Xin" means the sun is about to come out, which is quite similar to the name of his Zhan Xu. He had already made a "gentleman's agreement" with his father-in-law.
, this son should be named "Zhuang" to continue the incense for the Zhuang family.
"Tell me, is there something going on today? Why did you suddenly come to me?" Zhuang Xiaodie seemed to see that Ding's own doctor had something to say.
Zhan Chen sighed and said, "Oh, yes, everything can't be hidden from your eyes, senior sister."
"What on earth is going on?"
"I - maybe I have to leave for a while."
"Where to go?"
"Have you heard recently that our Righteous Alliance is going to launch a general attack on the Soul Sect?"
"Yes - do you want to go too?"
"Yes, dad summoned me today."
A trace of deep worry flashed in Zhuang Xiaodie's eyes, and she blurted out: "I'll go with you too!"
"Little fool, have you forgotten our child? You just stay at home obediently. I don't want to take you with me, a scumbag." Zhan Chen said with a smile, but this smile was a bit bitter no matter how you looked at it.
Zhuang Xiaodie was silent for a moment and said, "Then when do you want to leave?"
"There is still time, because this matter has just been announced, and we have to recruit disciples within the sect."
"Yes." Zhuang Xiaodie responded in a low voice. She knew that it would not take much time to recruit disciples, and the day when the couple would part ways was not far away.
"Don't worry, I will stay with you and our little baby these days." Zhan Chen quickly comforted him.
In the next two months, Zhan Chen stayed at Xiaying Peak to accompany his wife and children. At the same time, the recruitment work for the Western Expedition Army was also in full swing among the Linghe Sect. In two months, three thousand
All the disciples have been finalized.
On the first day of the third month, Zhuang Weiye held a grand oath-taking meeting in the sect. He listed all the crimes of the Corpse Soul Sect and pointed out Xiao Xie's attempt to destroy the Undead Crane Sect, which aroused the excitement of the crowd. Zhuang Weiye struck while the iron was hot and announced
Regarding the expedition, Elder Xu Chang was appointed as the commander of the Linghe Sect's Western Expedition Army. On the second day, the Linghe Sect's army officially set off and advanced towards the west city.
Let's say that Zhan Chen followed the large army and arrived at Zhengxi City again after three days and three nights of flight. Entering the city, they immediately noticed that the atmosphere in Zhengxi City was different, and there was a sense of tension everywhere.
The Linghe Sect was one of the major sects of the Righteous Alliance that arrived earlier. In the next two months, teams from many sects arrived one after another. In the end, the total number of the Righteous Alliance coalition forces gathered in Zhengxi City reached two.
More than 100,000!
With so many sects concentrated in Zhengxi City, they basically fought independently and could not be called an army at all.
Therefore, Kong Qiliang, the lord of Zhengxi City, had to spend time gathering everyone, reorganizing, fixing military regulations, and practicing, so that the coalition forces of various sects could truly be integrated together. This process took everyone nearly three days.
month's time.
However, Kong Qiliang understands that this time must be spent. As the saying goes, sharpening the sword will not waste time chopping wood. Only by truly twisting the people of all sects into one rope can they exert their greatest fighting power. In this way, attacking the corpse
The Soul Sect's headquarters will also be in a state of overwhelming power.
When everything was ready, Kong Qiliang finally gave the order and led the huge coalition of immortal cultivators in the direction of the Ghost Valley.
The large army traveled all the way through mountains and rivers, and had to deal with the invasion of ferocious beasts and the ambushes and harassment of scattered demon cultivators, stopping and going. As Zhan Chen and others had expected, it took a full year to get close to the corpse.
The hinterland of the Soul Sect—Yinhun Valley.
The terrain of Yinhun Valley is dangerous, surrounded by mountains tens of thousands of meters high. These mountains are steep and lined with cliffs, and there are many caves scattered among them. They are winding and intertwined, like a natural maze.
Large areas of gray fog are lingering. These gray fogs are formed by the accumulation of rich earth spiritual energy here. They are filthy and turbid, which not only greatly limits everyone's vision, but also makes everyone feel very depressed.
The natural environment here is the favorite of the demon cultivators, so the Corpse Soul Sect arranged the sect here, and there has been no news since Xiao Xie disappeared. Yu Yukun, the leader of the Corpse Soul Sect, will send sects to various places.
The disciples of the Demon Sect gathered back as much as possible and huddled in the Valley of Shadows in an attempt to make a last-ditch resistance. Therefore, Valley of Shadows is really easy to defend but difficult to attack.
Since this is naturally the base camp of the Demon Sect, the leading troops of the Righteous Alliance did not dare to go too deep. Previously, they had sent several reconnaissance teams deep into the Ghost Valley to find out the reality of the Demon Sect. However, those people had
There is no return. This makes the Righteous Alliance dare not act rashly and just waits for the arrival of the large army. Now that the army of the Righteous Alliance led by Kong Qiliang has finally arrived, it also means that the entire battle against the Corpse Soul Sect is about to begin!
Let's say that Kong Qiliang arranged for the army to be stationed on a hilltop outside the Ghost Valley, and then ordered people to build the city. As the saying goes, when everyone gathers firewood, the flames will rise. It only took less than a week for the army of more than 200,000 cultivators to build a majestic fortress.
.Kong Qiliang called it Dangmo City and used it as a temporary base camp for the righteous coalition forces.
When everything was arranged, Kong Qiliang summoned representatives from all the sects to the main hall of the city lord's palace to discuss the attack. The principals and elders of more than forty sects gathered together. Kong Qiliang occupied a high position and asked everyone: "Everyone, I believe everyone already understands.
You understand why I summoned you here today. Yes, it is to discuss how to attack the Corpse Soul Sect most effectively! If you have any good suggestions, feel free to speak up."
The people below started talking, and after a while, an elder stood up and said, "Elder Kong, isn't this simple? You are an elder of the Yuanshen Realm. As long as you take the lead and rush into the Valley of Shadows, we will follow behind to cover you up.
It must be invincible and invincible, the Demon Sect can be defeated in an instant!"
Another elder immediately stood up and refuted: "I think this strategy is inappropriate! Elder Kong is the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, how can there be any reason to charge forward? Besides, the terrain in Yinhun Valley is complicated, and we haven't figured out the situation yet.
If you rush in rashly, you will definitely be ambushed by the demon cultivators and suffer heavy losses!"
"Hmph, with you looking forward and backward like you, it will take years and months to defeat the Corpse Soul Sect?"
"I advocate steady progress, from the outside to the inside, and gradually encroachment. There is nothing wrong with this!"
…
For a time, there were divergent opinions and disagreements in the hall. The exchanges were so fierce that they almost started fighting.
Kong Qiliang took a slow sip of tea and cleared his throat. When everyone heard his voice, they all realized that Elder Kong Da had something to say, so they all closed their chat boxes and looked at him, wanting to hear what was going on.