After a long while, he finally revealed a bitter smile.

"As you said, under such a grand scheme, if I cannot become Divine Transformation, I am ultimately just a pawn. What I can do is too insignificant."

"Divine Transformation..."

Wang Yuan sighed, it was too distant a goal.

"Let's take it one step at a time!"

Luo Chen consoled him with a phrase, then stood up and walked straight out of the Cave Mansion.

As if by prior arrangement.

A messenger arrived, a cultivator from the Mingyuan.

"Senior from Alchemy Sect, the City Lord Mansion requests your presence!"

Luo Chen was not surprised by this; he hadn't bothered to hide his whereabouts since returning, so the city's strong individuals would naturally have known of his presence.

In that case, let's go check it out!

He also wanted to know the specific situation on the various battlefields earlier, and what exactly Mingyuan Sacred Land intended to do next!

...

The familiar City Lord Mansion was still majestic and imposing.

The cleaned White Jade Square was spotless, as if nothing had happened.

But Luo Chen, the first to arrive, knew after meeting those who came later, just how fierce the earlier battle was.

"Xiao Shiniang is dead! Fireworks Ancient Island has vanished."

"Master Mu died in battle; even his body was torn into pieces by two Great Demon Emperors. I heard that the Mu Residence of the Mu Family was destroyed by a surprise attack from the Demon Emperor's forces before his death, so during the battle of Lingtian Pass, his mind was distracted, leading to such a tragic end."

"Heh, speaking of which, if not for the near total loss of our Piaomiao Sect's disciples, I would be alone needing only to protect myself; otherwise, the Alchemy Sect might not have seen me today."

Ling Fengzi spoke with a tone of mirth, but his expression was desolate, far from any semblance of joy.

Luo Chen asked, "What about the others?"

Ling Fengzi explained what he had learned to Luo Chen one by one.

"True Master Xian He is doing fine; that True Master He from his sect has come out of seclusion to join him in battle, and they are very powerful together."

"Elder Fu's situation is not as good; during the battle of Lingtian Pass, he was severely injured. A couple of days ago, Master Ye Lan rushed to Lingtian Pass to take over the disciples of Shen Fu Sect... there he is!"

As he spoke, a Nascent Soul True Master entered the hall.

After scanning the room, his gaze fell on Luo Chen, and then the middle-aged man, with an air of stability, walked over to them.

"I am Ye Lan. Greetings to the Alchemy Sect, and to Ling Fengzi."

Luo Chen returned the greeting amicably and then asked about Elder Fu's situation.

Ye Lan's face showed sadness, "He is in very poor condition, fundamentally injured, I'm afraid..."

Luo Chen sighed, "After today's matters are settled, I'll find time to visit Elder Fu!"

People in the hall gradually increased in number.

Some, upon seeing Luo Chen, actively approached to engage in conversation.

Even Mr. Yao, who hadn't been on good terms, gritted his teeth and came forward.

But upon learning that Seven Cave Mountain was destroyed, just as Fenghua Fairy had said, his face turned ashen, and his spirit seemed completely drained.

At this moment, Luo Chen deeply realized just how significant a blow this battle dealt to the various major forces in the Eastern Wasteland.

Attacked from behind, broken at the front.

Great losses both in the front and the rear!

And this clearly wasn't the limit.

In the hall, more familiar faces appeared.

Jiuling Yuanjun, Deng Taiyue, and others appeared one after another, yet many familiar faces were missing.

"Where is Master Hua?"

"Perished with the Void Emperor Sect!"

"Where is Master Li?"

"Died under the hand of Great Demon Emperor Bi Zheng! Not just that, Tie Guan Daoist was seriously injured and has returned to White Deer Cave to recuperate."

Speaking of that battle, Jiuling Yuanjun displayed a look of lingering fear.

He looked toward Luo Chen and asked about the general situation.

The answer he received shocked him immensely.

"Jin Ling isn't weak, yet she also fell?"

The mention of Jin Ling's name, like a chain reaction, instantly elicited a cold gaze.

An elder in a black robe stepped into the main hall, and a powerful aura instantly pressed upon Luo Chen.

"Luo Chen!"

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