Moments later, all the temple disciples learned that they had to join the temple. Although shocked, they understood their current situation. No one objected; they just remained silent, and the atmosphere became very tense.
Shen Tong led the remaining disciples towards the back mountain. Looking at the teleportation array engraved with ancient divine runes, he was filled with mixed feelings.
This teleportation array was originally a backup plan left by the temple to defend against powerful enemies. It leads directly to the edge of the Holy Land of Light and is built with countless rare and precious materials. It has not been used for ten thousand years. Unexpectedly, he has now become the temple’s escape route.
“Activate the teleportation array. Everyone, enter one by one, don’t crowd!”
The white-haired elder gave a loud order, and several temple disciples who were proficient in array formations immediately stepped forward to inject the immortal fluid.
With a deep hum, the teleportation array runes lit up, and golden light shot into the sky, forming an enormous teleportation portal. On the other side of the portal, the pure and holy white sea of clouds of the Holy Land of Light could be faintly seen.
Looking at the remaining two hundred or so temple disciples behind him, and the four injured True Immortal Realm elders, Shen Tong took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: “Today’s humiliation and hardship should be remembered by all of you.”
This time, I will go to the Holy Land of Light and temporarily live under someone else’s roof. I will definitely experience some difficulties, but I will endure them all.
“As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood. As long as we live, as long as the temple fire still burns, we will one day reclaim everything that belongs to us and avenge the humiliation we suffered!”
“I obey God’s commands!”
The surviving temple disciples answered in unison, their voices weak but containing a glimmer of unwavering fighting spirit.
Shentong nodded. “Let’s go.”
After saying that, he stepped into the teleportation device first.
The light shone brightly, covering his figure.
One by one the disciples stepped into the teleportation array and disappeared into the light.
As the last disciple stepped into the teleportation array, the light from the array suddenly surged, then slowly dimmed until it was extinguished completely.
The temple was empty.
Only the night wind howled past, stirring up the dust in the ruins, as if telling the story of past glory and present destruction.
Holy Land of Light, at the foot of the Holy Light Peak.
Shen Tong arrived here with more than two hundred disciples.
“Who dares barge into the temple grounds!”
Dozens of figures instantly appeared around them, completely surrounding them.
They were temple guards, each emitting a powerful aura, holding golden spears, and having eyes as sharp as lightning.
Shen Tong took a deep breath, stepped forward, put his hands together and said, “I am Shen Tong, the Temple Master, and I come with my disciples to request an audience with the Temple Master!”
The head guard frowned and looked him up and down.
“Temple Master?” His gaze swept across the messy disciples behind Shen Tong, a glimmer of surprise flashing through his eyes. “What happened to you all?”
Shen Tong smiled wryly and did not try to hide anything.
“The demons have invaded and the temple has been destroyed. We have no other place to take refuge, so we have come to seek refuge in this temple. Please convey to the temple master that Shen Tong requests an audience.”
The guard captain was silent for a moment, then nodded.
“Wait.”
He turned and left, his figure disappearing into the light.
Shentong stood still, waiting quietly.
The disciples behind him looked at the temple guards around them nervously, their hearts filled with tension.
They don’t know what awaits them.
Accept or reject?
Is this a way out, or a dead end?
Time passed second by second.
Finally, the lights came back on, and the guard captain returned.
He slightly bowed to Shen Tong, his tone becoming more respectful: “Hall Master invites you. Everyone please follow me.”
A heavy burden lifted from Shen Tong’s heart, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
He looked back at his students and nodded.
“Walk.”
More than two hundred people followed the guard captain and entered the Holy Light Peak.
FAQ Novel
Q: What major decision confronts Shen Tong?
A: Shen Tong must decide whether to set aside pride and seek refuge with a former adversary to ensure his temple’s survival.
Q: What is the new plan for the temple’s survival?
A: The temple decides to abandon its current location and seek protection from the Divine Hall in the Holy Land of Light.
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