Primordial Emperor
Chapter 329 Make a Decision

Chapter 329: Chapter 329 Make a Decision

"Lin Chen’s arrangement is indeed prudent, yet we must prepare for the worst-case scenario," said a voice.

"If Red Soul Hall completely disregards the rules set with the Divine Flame Alliance and really extends their reach towards our Great Flame Dynasty, dispatching many powerful warriors, what then shall we do?"

Xu Ma’an was after all an old hand, considering every eventuality and preparing for the worst.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen simply smiled indifferently. He had, of course, already pondered this question.

As for the worst-case scenario, Lin Chen had long had a plan in mind.

"I have naturally considered this issue as well, uncles, please look," he said.

As Lin Chen spoke, he swept his arm, and a map materialized before everyone’s eyes.

The map detailed parts of the Eastern Domain, including the territories of the Jade Cauldron Sect, various major sects, and the current location of Divine Sun City.

"The Great Flame Dynasty, within the sphere of influence of the Eastern Domain, possesses excellent terrain. Although no powerful warriors have emerged from our Great Flame Dynasty in recent years, this location is highly coveted by both Red Soul Hall and the Divine Flame Alliance."

"This territory would provide enormous strategic advantage to either power should war break out. Thus, I surmise that Red Soul Hall’s intent to bring the Great Flame Dynasty into their sphere of influence is to wage war against the Divine Flame Alliance."

"Of course, these are not our immediate concerns. Our worst-case scenario is that should we need to abandon Divine Sun City, our only option would be to head towards a mountain range to the south," Lin Chen continued.

Pointing to the map, Lin Chen’s finger landed on a place known as the Trapped Dragon Mountain Range.

The Trapped Dragon Mountain Range featured complicated terrain and was infested with magical beasts. Due to its treacherous landscape, it was extremely unfavourable for martial artists’ survival. Many martial artists who ventured there to hunt ultimately met their doom. Hence, the saying, "Nine out of ten who enter the Trapped Dragon Mountains perish," became prevalent.

Given the complexity of the terrain, if Red Soul Hall’s forces indeed attacked and Lin Chen and others could not resist, fleeing into the Trapped Dragon Mountain Range would be the best choice.

Due to certain reasons, Lin Chen could completely ignore the difficulties presented by the complex terrain of the Trapped Dragon Mountains.

Another feature of the Trapped Dragon Mountain is that it connects the Southern and Northern Regions, with the Great Flame Dynasty situated precisely at the edge of this mountain range, in a mountain gap.

Another reason Red Soul Hall seeks to control the Great Flame Dynasty is to utilize it as a passage for mobilizing troops into the Southern and Northern Regions.

This route is the shortest path; otherwise, traveling to the Southern and Northern Regions from the Eastern Domain would take many times longer than passing through the Great Flame Dynasty.

That would be a journey of tens of millions of miles. Even a warrior of the Heaven-reaching Realm, flying at full speed without eating, drinking, or sleeping, would need several months. Therefore, the strategic location of the Great Flame Dynasty is extremely important.

Of course, for ordinary warriors, it holds little significance, but for super powers like Red Soul Hall or the Divine Flame Alliance, it’s a different matter.

If either power harbours unstable intentions towards the Southern and Northern Regions, then the Great Flame Dynasty becomes a crucial battleground.

After all, if anyone decided to wage war, the Great Flame Dynasty would prove to be an exceptionally ideal base for troops.

Having viewed the map, Xu Ma’an and others also understood the gravity of the situation.

However, they had previously been unaware of the existence of the two super powers, Red Soul Hall and the Divine Flame Alliance, and did not realize the Great Flame Dynasty’s strategic significance.

Moreover, the Jade Cauldron Sect was a force that only aspired to compete within the Great Flame Dynasty, content with staying at the forefront alongside the Seven Sects and the Great Flame Imperial Family, not daring to think of advancing into the Southern and Northern Regions.

Lin Chen’s words had opened the eyes and broadened the perspectives of Xu Ma’an and the rest.

Yet, when it came to the forces in the Southern and Northern Regions, as well as the Eastern Domain, they still did not dare to entertain any thoughts, knowing well they were not strong enough to contend with those super powers.

As for what action to take, Xu Ma’an and the rest were momentarily undecided.

Whether to stay and defend Divine Sun City or begin to relocate to the Trapped Dragon Mountain Range to establish a defensive system, stabilize their foothold, and prepare to confront Red Soul Hall.

After all, anyone could see from the scenarios Lin Chen presented that Red Soul Hall harbored a decisive resolve to subjugate the Great Flame Dynasty, and they would not rest until they succeeded.

And just as everyone was unsure of what to do, suddenly two figures flew in from afar.

It was Li Hanyi and Zhang Dachu, who had been in the city managing the chaos among the common folks.

The people, although sighing at the change in the Royal Family, were largely indifferent.

After all, their lifespans were but a hundred years at most; such matters were beyond their concern.

Thus, for the average person, the change of dynasties had little impact.

They went about their lives, eating and drinking as usual.

For as those at the very bottom of society, the battles between warriors could mean that just one mistake by a warrior might bury them by the tens or even hundreds of thousands.

A century ago, there was an instance when an ancestor of the Black Cloud Sect cultivated the Blood Shastra Technique, casting the Blood Shastra secret technique above a large city in the Eastern Domain, turning all the ordinary people into nourishment to improve their blood energy, aiding the cultivation of the Blood Shastra Technique.

It was from then on that the infamy of the Black Cloud Sect began to spread far and wide, continuing to the present day.

Many on the Orthodox Path sneered at such inhumane practices and stood in staunch opposition.

Now, the fact that the Jade Cauldron Sect, after a great battle, still spared some effort to settle the common folks showed a difference from the Black Cloud Sect.

However, with the Jade Cauldron Sect facing imminent danger, they could no longer afford to concern themselves with as much.

Thus, Xu Ma’an had just sent a message, calling all Peak Masters to gather here.

Before long, the Peak Masters one by one arrived.

Upon hearing Xu Ma’an explain the situation regarding Red Soul Hall, they each started to worry.

"Give the orders to escort all the disciples and elders of the Jade Cauldron Sect here. We’re preparing for a decisive battle against the forces of Black Cloud Sect and Red Soul Hall in Divine Sun City. If we’re overpowered, we’ll proceed to the Trapped Dragon Mountain Range as Lin Chen suggested," Xu Ma’an said.

Xu Ma’an knew that at this juncture, they could no longer just defend the Jade Cauldron Sect.

For the sect to exist, people must be alive.

If everyone were to perish, then even if the Jade Cauldron Sect remained, it would only be guarded for others.

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