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Qin Yi and the others descended the mountain, and those who were attacking the other eight mountains were already waiting at the foot.

"How was it? Did you encounter any difficulties?" Qin Yi asked.

"No, the people of Blood Cloud Tower were much weaker than I expected, all bark and no bite, not worth mentioning," Wu Zhao said with a grin.

The others nodded in agreement; indeed, that was the case. Blood Cloud Tower had long been renowned, and they thought they would meet a few formidable opponents, but only realized their reputation was undeserved upon engagement.

Qin Yi said indifferently, "Victory is good, but underestimating the enemy is never advisable. You must understand that even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit. Unexpected failures do occur, and we absolutely cannot make such mistakes. Life only happens once, no room for reckless games."

"Blood Cloud Tower gives a strong impression because they are ruthless, evoking instinctual fear. However, we will face even stronger enemies in the future, so never underestimate. Ever since we became the Peace Army, we've always managed to return from missions fully intact."

"Yes."

A hundred voices responded, their momentum unstoppable.

Qin Yi nodded slightly, saying indifferently, "This place is far from the city, so we'll camp overnight. Many of you come from noble origins, but starting today, you must get used to the hardships of outdoor living."

Saying to camp, there wasn't actually a camp; they came with only their weapons, not even a bite to eat.

They came to kill, not camp.

Mu Lingchen left to arrange hunting, while the rest found a dry spot at the foot of the mountain, with some on guard and the others resting on the spot.

Here in the forest, wildlife was abundant.

Soon, pairs of campfires were lit, roasting the game over the fire, the dripping grease sizzling as it hit the flames.

Qin Yi gathered each squad leader.

"After dawn tomorrow, everyone will act according to the prior plan. Once you've settled in the designated cities, don't forget your oversight duties to investigate the Guardian Families in the surrounding cities."

"If you encounter any Guardian Families with issues, report it to me immediately, and I'll decide how to handle them, understood?"

Xiahou Jun and the others nodded.

Mu Lingchen smiled wryly, "This will probably be harder than destroying Blood Cloud Tower."

"Go ahead and do it boldly; if anything happens, I'll back you," Qin Yi said calmly.

Wu Zhao teased, "Only because you back us would any of us dare to do this."

Qin Yi smiled, "For a tree to grow strong, you must prune its extraneous branches."

"Afterwards, I'll apply to Azure Dragon for aircraft, so when you need mutual support, you can arrive as quickly as possible."

"However, be very careful. The real threat isn't identifying toxic Guardians but the Hidden Families; they are the real threat. If you encounter them and are outmatched, don't fight head-on, notify me first."

Mu Lingchen laughed, "Don't worry, if we can't win, we'll run. Staying alive is most important."

Qin Yi nodded, "Exactly, preserving life is most important; there's no shame in running. Attempting the impossible isn't what smart people do."

Murong Qianxun looked at Qin Yi, wanting to say something but hesitated.

"What's wrong?" Qin Yi asked curiously, "Feel free to speak; we don't favor one-voice talks."

Murong Qianxun hesitated momentarily, "Actually, I came to Yinfeng City this time to remind you to watch out for the assassination attempts against you in Longxia, unfortunately, too late. Secondly, there's the matter of venerable powerhouses from various countries preparing for the second Luoshen Mountain War."

"Hmm?" Qin Yi was slightly surprised.

Xiahou Jun and the others couldn't help but sit up straight; this matter was no small issue.

The Luoshen Mountain War was the crowning battle of the four Guardian Gods. But that battle was too tragic; though it shattered the powerhouses of many countries, countless Longxia heroes also perished, dyeing Luoshen Mountain in blood.

If the Luoshen Mountain War happens again, who knows how many lives will be lost?

"Didn't Senior Azure Dragon ever mention this to you?" Murong Qianxun asked, surprised.

Qin Yi shook his head slightly; Azure Dragon had never mentioned such a thing to him.

Murong Qianxun thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps Senior Azure Dragon noticed your unstable emotions recently and thus didn't tell you."

"Last time, your exploits in Wolf Country made the Qi Refiners from various countries wary of you. Some even say that if you don't die, the lineage of Qi Refiners from other countries will never rise again."

"Sha Chen and others are traversing various countries, persuading the old generation powerhouses who survived the Luoshen Mountain War to initiate it once more. Their aim is still to kill you, but it's perplexing why they'd infiltrate Longxia for assassination."

Qin Yi sneered, "They indeed go to great lengths to kill me."

"Do you think Sha Chen and others infiltrated Longxia for assassination because their persuasions failed, preventing another Luoshen Mountain War, so they resorted to coming to Longxia for assassination?" Xiahou Jun suggested.

Mu Lingchen nodded slightly, "It's not impossible. Back then, those countries banded together only to be crushed by Azure Dragon Guardian God and others, scared out of their wits. To start the Luoshen Mountain War again, they may lack the courage."

"I say these small fries of minor countries really don't know the fear of death, defeated utterly decades ago. Now they're aging and likely lack the courage of their youth," Wu Zhao chuckled.

Qin Yi looked at Murong Qianxun, "What does Senior Vireo mean?"

"Master didn't say much, only that a group of rabble won't stir any waves; decades ago, they were defeated disgracefully, and if they dare come again, they'll leave with nothing," Murong Qianxun replied.

Qin Yi laughed, "Indeed worthy of someone who achieved deification, speaking with authority."

"However, Master advised me to remind you, this matter still requires caution. Sha Chen and others won't be the first wave, nor the last."

Qin Yi's gaze turned cold as he said solemnly, "So, our information is too closed; we must establish our own intelligence network in a short period."

Bai Siyin hurriedly said, "Rest assured, Qin Yi, once we've settled, I'll immediately begin organizing our intelligence network."

Qin Yi nodded slightly, his eyes reflecting, "You say Sha Chen and others infiltrating Longxia for assassination could be a two-pronged plan. While plotting the Luoshen Mountain War, they might also attempt to assassinate me, attacking on two fronts."

The crowd nodded slightly in agreement.

Xiahou Jun said, "Highly possible, Qin Yi, you need to be extra cautious."

Qin Yi nodded quietly. However, in his heart, he sighed slightly, realizing his prestige was still insufficient. While he had some influence among the younger generation of Qi Refiners, he couldn't command the older generation. Otherwise, he could actively strike, commence the Luoshen Mountain War, and thoroughly deter those countries.

Constantly responding after being attacked made Qin Yi feel a bit stifled. He preferred proactive assault to passive defense.