Chapter 432: Dire Developments (2/2)

”Both.”

Zi Jing raised a brow before standing up and walking towards the war table. He placed both hands on the edge of it, studying the map.

”I don't know how but Kong Zhi and the Hundun Clan are in an alliance. However shaky it may be, they are cooperating with each other. While they may be attacking the north, there is no guarantee that they won't target us. As for those two, those disciples would be helpful in defending but retaliation? I don't know.”

”And Ming Yue?”

He revealed a complicated expression when Yu Zhen mentioned her name.

”After hearing the news, she was definitely bothered by it. More than likely, she may leave for the North”, he replied back to her but spoke with a sense of doubt.

”Are you sure?”

Yu Zhen looked at him seriously but he merely stared at the table.

”I don't know, I really just don't know. We just have to wait and see”, he answered, shaking his head.

Her eyes lingered on him for a while longer before looking away.

”Can't say I'm surprised... To see you so flustered especially in regards to her”, she commented.

There was a small silence between them before Zi Jing broke out in a chuckle. Not one of joy but rather helplessness, ridiculing himself.

”What can I say? She is one of the few to have piqued my interest. Hasn't she piqued yours?” he asked.

”I can't say she hasn't.”

”Exactly, seeing her accomplishments makes me want to find out just how high she will reach. The Sky Realm? Heaven Realm? Immortal? Anyone would feel their heart crack if they see a rising star snuffed out, especially someone like her. Besides, she's going to find herself at a forked road in due time.”

Yu Zhen gave him another look, this time with a smile as well.

”You just really want to see that sword, don't you?”

She pointed out, referring to Drifting Sky.

He gave her a look before turning to leave.

”I wouldn't lie if I said I wasn't but I'm tired, being chased around by some lizards and demons for a day was not the best experience. We can... pick this up tomorrow, make plans, and see what we can do.”

Exiting the tent, Yu Zhen was alone once more and she went back to looking through her documents. The expression on her face was both grim and serious as she worked late into the night.

By the time she was finished, the sun was about to rise.

She rubbed her temples before leaning back on her chair.

”This is just the beginning, isn't it?” she muttered to herself,

Outside the tent, there was one other person who had yet to sleep. Seated by the lakeshore and staring at the peeking sun, Ming Yue sat there after washing herself. She just stared blankly in front of her, lost in her thoughts.

”Their Idol of Chaos led a force of demons and destroyed the Yao Clan...”

”...destroyed the Yao Clan...”

”...the Yao Clan...”

Commander Du Xiu's words echoed in her mind as she thought back to her time there. From Ling Xue to the Red Eyed Moon, the bloodlust that trial pulled out of her, and the words the Lunar Executioner left her, it all came like a stream, a constant stream of memories.

”Should I head back to help to stay here?” she thought.

”I am needed here but the north... No, even if I head there it will take months to get to the North Fort. Not to mention, my sword... It's still in the lake with Yin Bing.”

She was stuck at a crossroads.

Was it the one Zi Jing spoke of before or was he referring to something else?