At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire Council Hall became unusually heavy.

Clearly, everyone present understood that if a large beast tide truly came, even they, these Golden Core True Men, had a great chance of falling.

"Fellow Daoist Bi Chenzi, can we be sure if this news is true?"

Finally, someone broke the silence, asking hoarsely.

"I can confirm that this news is about ninety percent accurate, basically without error."

Master Bi Chenzi nodded, then looked at everyone present and said:

"Next, we should seriously discuss how to handle this large beast tide.

And, when the time comes, which Daoists should be sent to defend the Northern defensive line."

As soon as he mentioned who should be sent to the Northern defensive line, the expressions of many present involuntarily tightened.

Clearly, such a dangerous place was somewhere no one wanted to go.

After all, once there, the situation they would face would undoubtedly be very perilous.

No one could guarantee that under such a large-scale beast tide, they would encounter no accidents.

For a moment, the entire Council Hall fell into a brief silence once again.

No one spoke up.

The expressions on their faces continually reflected a heavy weight.

"Let me say a few words."

Finally, Xiahou Qingshan, sitting beside Master Bi Chenzi, spoke up, breaking the silence.

He looked at everyone and slowly began to speak:

"First of all, to defend against a large beast tide, there must be Golden Core Masters responsible for leading.

Secondly, in my opinion, the number of Golden Core Cultivators stationed cannot be few.

At the very least, there should be five or more.

If you include the leading Golden Core Master, then there are six Golden Core Cultivators.

Does everyone agree?"

Upon hearing Xiahou Qingshan's words, although no one present spoke, they silently nodded in agreement.

However, the problem still remained.

Who would lead the other five Golden Cores to the Northern defensive line?

"Nanhua Dao You…"

Suddenly, Xiahou Qingshan's gaze turned to Ji Haoyuan.

"I've heard that during your time at Heaven-Piercing Valley, you managed to hold a draw against a Black Wind Demon Tiger with a late third-stage realm.

Your strength, I believe, should be comparable to ours, isn't it?"

"Hmm…"

Upon suddenly hearing Xiahou Qingshan's words, the expressions of everyone present subtly shifted.

Xiao Baiming's eyes slightly changed.

Ji Haoyuan also narrowed his eyes slightly.

Ah, so this is what they were waiting for.

A cold smile rose in his heart.

At the moment, he showed no signs of any expression.

Instead, he wanted to see what Xiahou Qingshan and Master Bi Chenzi planned to do.

Seeing Ji Haoyuan completely ignoring his words, a hint of coldness briefly flashed in Xiahou Qingshan's eyes.

But on the surface, he maintained a slight smile.

"At present, my Fellow Daoist Bi Chenzi, and Fellow Daoist Xiao all need to guard the East, West, and South defensive lines respectively.

For the time being, it's difficult for them to break away.

Just right, Nanhua Dao You, since you possess strength comparable to ours, perhaps you could temporarily take charge of the Northern defensive line.

If a large beast tide truly attacks or any unexpected situation arises, we would certainly provide support at the first moment.

Nanhua Dao You, what do you think?"

After his words fell, the entire Council Hall was so silent that a pin drop could be heard.

Many people unconsciously retracted their gazes.

Clearly, these Golden Core True Men present knew more or less about Ji Haoyuan's situation.

Especially regarding why he was sent to East Mountain Pass, they had heard some rumors.

At this moment, assigning him the task of defending the Northern line was nothing short of blatant targeting.

Most importantly, Ji Haoyuan himself never made any statement.

Or rather, his attitude towards Xiahou Qingshan and Master Bi Chenzi was one of complete disregard.

However, precisely because of this, he became even harder to ignore.

To the extent that his silence, or lack of response, directly put inexplicable pressure on many present.

"Nanhua Dao You…"

Master Bi Chenzi couldn't help but speak.

"If you don't have any other opinions, then let's tentatively settle this matter for now."

"Heh…"

Suddenly, Ji Haoyuan let out a light chuckle.

He suddenly looked at Master Bi Chenzi and Xiahou Qingshan, speaking bluntly:

"Bi Chenzi, Xiahou Qingshan, which ear of yours heard me say I had no opinions?"

Ji Haoyuan's sudden words immediately tightened the hearts of many present, instinctively sensing something amiss.

Master Bi Chenzi and Xiahou Qingshan's eyes narrowed slightly.

They also hadn't expected Ji Haoyuan's tone to be so unapologetic.

Beside Master Bi Chenzi, Gao Quan, who had a scar above his forehead, couldn't resist interjecting:

"Nanhua Dao You, this is a pre-war meeting; if you truly have opinions, feel free to express them, and we can vote on it afterward."

"Oh, is that so?"

Ji Haoyuan glanced at Gao Quan.

But that very glance sent chills down Gao Quan's spine.

As if he wasn't being looked at by a person, but rather by a fearsome ancient beast.

Making him feel a head-to-toe, hair-raisingly potent threat.

Yet, before he could recover from that feeling, Ji Haoyuan's voice rang out again.

"My opinion is that I have no interest at all in what Master Bi Chenzi and Xiahou Qingshan just said.

I am only responsible for my current area; other places, I won't manage, nor do I want to manage."

Before coming to East Mountain Pass, Ji Haoyuan had already been made quite disgusted by True Words Sect's actions.

He had a heart full of bottled-up anger.

And just upon arriving here, Master Bi Chenzi promptly wanted to scheme against him.

It had completely exhausted whatever little patience he had left.

Now, you want to play this game with me.

"Heh…"

Ji Haoyuan simply sneered coldly.

This caused the faces of Master Bi Chenzi and Xiahou Qingshan to darken a bit.

"Nanhua Dao You, it's said that great power comes with great responsibility.

Are you perhaps overstepping a bit?"

Xiahou Qingshan frowned, and said solemnly: "If that's truly your attitude, then we might as well vote to decide.

Fellow Daoist Bi Chenzi, what do you think?"

Saying this, Xiahou Qingshan then turned his gaze away from Ji Haoyuan directly towards Master Bi Chenzi.

Master Bi Chenzi didn't hesitate this time, immediately nodding upon hearing this and said:

"In that case, let's hold a vote to decide.

Those in favor of sending Nanhua Dao You to the Northern defensive line, please raise your hands."

After speaking, he was the first to raise his hand.

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