Chapter 428: Holy City Ambush

After all, if water is too clear, there are no fish.

Seeing everyone’s reactions, Venerable Jian Li’s gaze darkened.

If they were truly burdened by heavy sins, how could they possibly be innocent?

A single preemptive strike would not make someone a sinner. Only after repeatedly striking first would their accumulated sins become so great that they could no longer disperse.

He silently refuted everyone’s words one by one in his heart.

His firm, cold yet incomparably passionate sword heart flashed with killing intent.

If these people obstructed his benefactor’s actions, he would not mind eliminating them.

Seeing this, Fu Young gave a quiet, cold laugh.

This was the attitude of the great powers of this world.

With so much tolerance from them, it was hardly surprising that this world had become what it was today.

That was why his master, who was softhearted and kind, occasionally mischievous but always saving and helping others, fascinated him so much.

His master had never behaved like those hypocritical people who merely pretended to be kind, merciful, and compassionate.

Sometimes his actions even appeared extremely cold, yet both his actions and their results were always about saving others.

No wonder he had been called a savior in her world.

Thinking of Xiao Shou, Fu Young could not help sensing the small, silent tower. His heart, which had been filled with cold disgust toward the people around him, once again became warm with affection and admiration.

No matter how ugly and terrible the people and things around him became, as long as his master existed in this world, it was already beautiful enough, leaving him unable to feel the slightest trace of disgust.

Thinking this, he restored his mood and said, "There is no need to go to such lengths. Since their target is the World Stone, we can simply appear lax on the surface while remaining vigilant underneath, and set a trap near the World Stone."

"Hehe, Little Friend Fu really is impressive. You came up with an idea so quickly."

"This method is quite good!"

"And if there really is an infiltrator who managed to enter the city before the seal was broken and is plotting against the World Stone, then this person must hold a high position among those colluding with the Demon Abyss Clan."

"If he is a high-ranking figure, capturing him could allow us to obtain detailed intelligence about the Demon Abyss Clan."

After Fu Young spoke, the awkward atmosphere from before seemed to disappear instantly. Everyone was not foolish. They immediately understood Fu Young’s idea.

Compared to releasing Xiao Shou’s fox flame and risking massive, unpredictable casualties, it was clearly better to follow Fu Young’s suggestion and set a trap to capture the infiltrator directly.

Moreover, if there really was an infiltrator who had accepted the mission of contaminating the World Stone and infiltrated the Holy City before the seal was broken, then his position within the Demon Abyss Clan’s allied forces was certainly not low.

Capturing someone of such status could yield a large amount of intelligence. With that, everyone would have a much better chance of dealing with the Demon Abyss Clan. Perhaps they would not have to flee in such a miserable state like their predecessors had in ancient times.

Therefore, although Fu Young’s method was extremely simple, it received support from all sides as soon as he proposed it.

Seeing this, Lu Wuchen immediately said, "Since everyone agrees, then let us select the people who will set up the ambush near the World Stone. Everyone else will remain here and prepare for battle. If those Demon Abyss Clan members within the demonic aura reach the point where they have nowhere left to retreat, they may launch a counterattack at any moment."

"Since Sect Master Lu has decided, we will naturally follow your command."

Hearing this, the Sword Blossom Sect Master, the leader of a second-rate sect affiliated with the Holy Sword Sect, immediately responded and readily agreed.

Her disciples immediately shouted in unison.

"Sword Blossom Sect disciples receive the order!"

"Myriad Sword Sect disciples receive the order!"

"Void Sword Sect disciples receive the order!"

"Flower Sword Sect disciples receive the order!"

After Lu Wuchen spoke in a decisive tone, the cultivators from the sects affiliated with the Sword Sect immediately accepted the orders one after another. Seeing this, several sect masters also nodded and signaled to their own disciples and affiliated forces.

Once most people had agreed, Lu Wuchen stepped forward again and stirred the emotions of those cultivators whose homes had been destroyed and who were consumed by grief, pain, confusion, and despair.

Using revenge against the Demon Abyss Clan as a rallying cry, he stirred up their emotions, bringing everyone together with a common purpose.

To ensure nothing went wrong, Lu Wuchen then selected people based on his understanding of everyone’s strength. Apart from the Heavenly Void Sect Master and the Azure Frost Sect Master, who were highly skilled in combat and possessed profound cultivation, the Grand Array Sect Master, who excelled at concealing traces and setting up ambushes, and the Celestial Truth Sect Master, whose divination abilities were extraordinary, he also selected more than thirty Spirit Transformation cultivators.

They would wait to ambush the infiltrator who might sneak into the area.

Venerable Jian Li was among those selected.

Lu Wuchen was also very tempted to have Fu Young accompany them after witnessing his extraordinary combat ability. However, would Fu Young willingly leave Xiao Shou’s side?

He immediately refused.

His reason was also quite convincing. With so many powerful combatants being drawn away, if the Demon Abyss Clan launched a counterattack, the cultivators remaining here would likely suffer heavy casualties. The two defensive barriers might not even be enough to stop them from breaking through.

Therefore, leaving powerful combatants behind to defend the area was equally necessary.

Hearing this, Lu Wuchen also felt that his reasoning made perfect sense and had no choice but to agree.

After making the arrangements, Lu Wuchen led the chosen forces away to set up the ambush.