As Chen Guan retreated, his mind flickered, transforming from the Absolute Secret State to Half Fate Non-room, and he launched a Frosty Cotton Hand towards the charging Xuen Drunkard.
Xuen Drunkard was already in a forward charge, and he didn't sense that Primordial Energy had surged forth, thinking instead that Chen Guan had only gathered Primordial Energy in his palm without releasing it.
But when the Ice Power touched his clothing, Xuen Drunkard's body tightened instantly, then abruptly switched from a charging stance to a retreating one, drifting diagonally backward like a ghost.
At such a close distance, Chen Guan's Frosty Cotton Hand actually didn't hit him, evaded by Xuen Drunkard.
"So fast," Chen Guan admired silently, choosing not to continue his attack.
For the technique Xuen Drunkard used just now was Ghost Immortal Step; pretending not to recognize it would be too implausible.
"So it's Mr. Xin. I apologize for the offense just now and hope you'll forgive . I'm relieved nothing untoward happened, or I wouldn't know how to explain it to Commander Xin," said Chen Guan, bowing to Xuen Drunkard.
Xuen Drunkard looked at Chen Guan with a complex expression, thinking to himself: "This person indeed aligns with the legend — unfathomable, truly extraordinary."
In the brief exchange earlier, despite his own abilities and experience, Xuen Drunkard couldn't discern Chen Guan's limits, which was terrifying indeed.
It's not that one fears a strong enemy, but rather an enemy whose abilities are unknown — the unknown is the scariest of all.
"Mr. Xin, please co inside. I'll have soone notify Commander Xin to et you," Chen Guan gestured invitingly, hoping to bring Xuen Drunkard into the city.
Xuen Drunkard hesitated before shaking his head, refusing. "City Lord Zi, I'll wait here."
Though Chen Guan was indeed formidable, knowing that the Gong Family's action this ti was no doubt fully prepared, Xuen Drunkard couldn't risk any association with Purple Sun City, nor let others suspect that he and his daughter had connections with Zi Donglai.
Otherwise, if Purple Sun City were indeed annihilated, the Gong Family probably wouldn't spare Xin Bing, who held a position there, and that would be a significant problem.
Chen Guan didn't insist, rely instructing soone to bring Xin Bing to see Xuen Drunkard.
"Dad, when did you arrive? Why not go inside?" Xin Bing had inford Xuen Drunkard about joining Purple Sun City, and he hadn't opposed it, so she didn't expect any issues.
"Bing'er, there's sothing at ho. Pack up and co back with
now," Xuen Drunkard said.
"Both of us are here, what could be happening at ho?" Xin Bing asked, puzzled.
Father and daughter relied on each other, with no other relatives at ho, leaving Xin Bing quite confused as to what urgent matter required her imdiate return.
"I'll explain the family matter to you later," Xuen Drunkard replied.
"Since sothing's happening at ho, you should return with Xin first," Chen Guan remarked casually.
Xin Bing frowned slightly, then turned to Xuen Drunkard, asking, "Dad, are you worried sothing will happen to
here? You needn't worry, the strength of Purple Sun City is unparalleled within the Grotto Heaven, no one can threaten us, not even the Ten Great Families."
"You're too naive. Do you really believe the Ten Great Families are only that strong? Their power within the Grotto Heavens is beyond your imagination," Xuen Drunkard sighed.
"It's only because the interests of the Pengxuan Grotto Heaven aren't significant enough that they haven't mobilized powerhouses from other Grotto Heavens to deal with Purple Sun City. But if they feel the situation is slipping out of control, the reinforcents they send won't be just a few powerhouses," Xuen Drunkard continued, unwilling to elaborate further, but he gave an example.
"The Celestial Void Palace controls regions across various Grotto Heavens, covering a population of at least several hundred billion. Among them, elite corps number in the millions. If they genuinely wanted to attack Purple Sun City, just a million-strong army would suffice to besiege it. Do you think Purple Sun City could withstand it?" Xuen Drunkard proposed.
Based on the information Xuen Drunkard received, he knew the Gong Family had withdrawn Great Cave Heaven powerhouses to reduce their Level before assembling the elite forces. He feared Purple Sun City was dood this ti.
Moreover, Xuen Drunkard received news that this ti, the Gong Family allied with Demon King City to destroy Purple Sun City.
"We can. Even if it's five million, ten million, we in Purple Sun City will surely hold out," Xin Bing confidently replied.
Xuen Drunkard was montarily speechless. He was certain Xin Bing had no concept of what a million-strong elite force entailed.
For a master like Xuen Drunkard, even he would be crushed to death if he couldn't escape the battlefield.
The city shield of Purple Sun City couldn't withstand even one combined attack from a million-strong army, shattering at once.
This ant that the Purple Sun Soldiers wouldn't even have a chance to defend; it would start with a brutal lee, leading to horrific carnage.
Xuen Drunkard knew his daughter's temperant and that convincing her now was futile.
He turned to Chen Guan and ssaged telepathically: "City Lord Zi, how about I trade a piece of information that might determine the life and death of Purple Sun City in exchange for my daughter's departure?"
"Sure, my city allows free comings and goings, Commander Xin can leave whenever. We won't insist," Chen Guan responded.
"I an, I tell you this information, and you won't let Bing'er stay here; she can't remain even if she wants to," Xuen Drunkard communicated telepathically.
"I understand your feelings as a father. Very well, take her with you," Chen Guan said, then turned to Xin Bing, "Go with your father for now. You're always welco to visit when Purple Sun City is secure."
"But... what does this an... I didn't say I want to leave..." Xin Bing hurriedly looked at Xuen Drunkard, "Dad, what did you tell him?"
Xuen Drunkard ignored Xin Bing, using covert transmission to relay the news of the Gong Family's alliance with Demon King City to attack Purple Sun City to Chen Guan.
Upon hearing this, Chen Guan frowned slightly. Though nearly invincible within the Grotto Heaven,
an individual's power might not solve all problems.
Chen Guan had heard so stories about the newly risen Demon King from Demon King City, a terrifying figure that even the Ten Great Families couldn't handle.
Under him were top-level Sixth Sense experts like Night Demon General, Snow Demon General, Weiyang Demon General, and True Profound Demon General; the Night Demon General was none other than the Night King.
Chen Guan, having exchanged blows with the Night King, comprehended the threat he posed.
The other three Demon Generals were no less formidable than the Night King, and with the enigmatic Demon King, the Demon Corps, and the Gong Family's strongholds and corps, this battle was indeed difficult.
Despite his capabilities, even Chen Guan felt this battle for Purple Sun City was perilous.
He himself may not fear, but the Purple Sun Corps and other residents likely couldn't withstand such forces.
If Purple Sun City were destroyed, even if Chen Guan survived and repelled the Gong Family and Demon King City, he'd have still lost. Alone again, rebuilding his force would be even harder.
"The Great Families indeed have an advantage, being able to summon so many powerful figures even after losing many experts," Chen Guan sighed in admiration.
If it were his side and if Jin Taohua, Bai Xiuyan, and others fell, the situation would completely collapse.
Ultimately, it's about lacking deep foundations and being far behind.
"This battle must be won, and Purple Sun City mustn't fall," Chen Guan contemplated strategies.
The news from Xuen Drunkard arrived tily, strengthening Chen Guan's resolve to recruit him.
Xuen Drunkard getting such information wasn't due to his strength but likely his intel sources, sothing Purple Sun City currently lacked.
Even so, Chen Guan adhered to his promise, allowing Xin Bing to leave with Xuen Drunkard, understanding that forcing loyalty from such individuals wouldn't work.
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