Luo Tianhong spoke with conviction, slowly explaining his point of view.
Wang Zhan seed troubled, as he had no idea there was a city-guarding treasure in Tianxiong City. Yet, judging by Luo Tianhong's words, the city-guarding treasure couldn't be just any ordinary item. Even if Ju Tian'en knew where it was hidden, he wouldn't give it up easily.
"Alright, I've told you all you need to know, so what you do next is up to you," Luo Tianhong continued. "There's still so ti left. You should hurry back to Tianxiong City to regroup with him. Perhaps you can concoct a satisfactory response. If you wait until the demonic beasts attack Tianxiong City, it will be too late."
Wang Zhan nodded and headed off.
The words of Luo Tianhong echoed in his mind. But what intrigued him more was the question of what this city-guarding treasure truly was.
From behind him, Luo Tianhong called out, "Don't worry, I'll wait here for you for three days. I guarantee the demonic beasts won't approach Tiansheng City during this period. But after that, I can no longer make such a promise."
In an instant, Luo Tianhong had left.
Without any hesitation, Wang Zhan quickly headed towards Tianxiong City.
「Soon, he was standing inside the City Lord's Mansion.」
At that mont, Ju Tian'en was still pondering the city's defenses. Seeing Wang Zhan enter, he hurriedly approached him and asked, "I heard you went out. Did you contact your friend? How did it go? Is he willing to help us save Tianxiong City from this crisis?"
Wang Zhan frowned slightly before he replied, "He agreed to help, but on one condition."
"What condition?" Ju Tian'en quickly asked. "My feelings for Tianxiong City run deep, so I won't refuse any condition he proposes. After all, I need to protect Tianxiong City as soon as possible. Nothing else matters."
Without hesitating, Wang Zhan stated, "His aning is simple: he wants you to hand over the city-guarding treasure. As long as he receives the treasure, he will join us imdiately to fend off these demonic beasts."
"But don't worry. With his strength and ours combined, defeating the demonic beasts won't be a problem. There's no need for Tianxiong City's warriors to fight."
"However, I don't know what this city-guarding treasure is, so I didn't agree on your behalf."
Upon hearing the words 'city-guarding treasure,' Ju Tian'en simply sat down to one side, his expression changing slightly.
Ti ticked by, but Ju Tian'en remained silent.
Wang Zhan sat to one side, patiently waiting. After all, he wasn't in a rush for an imdiate answer.
Even without knowing what the city-guarding treasure was, Luo Tianhong's words and Ju Tian'en's current deanor strongly suggested it was no ordinary object.
After a while, Ju Tian'en sighed and revealed, "Actually, this so-called city-guarding treasure is nothing more than a longsword. But I cannot give this sword to him."
"Oh? I thought the city-guarding treasure was sothing extraordinary, but it's just a sword. In that case, is it a divine weapon?"
Wang Zhan had no interest in weapons. He already possessed the Deep Fire Blade, and his synergy with it far exceeded that of an average person, so why would he switch to another weapon?
But if it was a sword, then everything made sense. Luo Tianhong was always focused on elevating his own cultivation, not just inheriting soone else's. His cultivation could greatly increase by absorbing divine weapons and tools or other treasures. It seed his actions were aid at further deepening his cultivation.
"It's not an ordinary sword," Ju Tian'en explained. "You should know, since this sword serves as the city-guarding treasure, it naturally has its unique uses. Moreover, this sword has already rged with the Tianxiong Formation. As long as it remains in Tianxiong City, it can activate the City Protection Formation. However, this City Protection Formation can only be used once, at a critical mont of life and death."
"Therefore, I cannot give this sword to anyone. If it were activated, that very City Protection Formation would deploy instantly. Entering Tianxiong City would then beco exceedingly difficult, and those trapped inside would find it just as hard to escape."
"So, I believe you understand the stakes involved?"
Ju Tian'en's explanation made Wang Zhan fully comprehend the significance of the sword.
For a mont, Wang Zhan didn't know what to say.
"I never expected Tianxiong City to possess such a formidable defense chanism," Wang Zhan said, suddenly changing the subject, no longer ntioning the city-guarding treasure.
Ju Tian'en nodded. "Yes, but since the City Protection Formation, empowered by the city-guarding treasure, can only be used once, it has never been deployed. I've already decided: if it cos to a life-or-death struggle, we will have no choice but to use it. But at that point, leaving Tianxiong City will beco difficult. Who knows how long we might be trapped here."
Wang Zhan chuckled and quickly said, "If the demonic beasts attack again, we must be prepared. If you truly intend to activate such a City Protection Formation, you must inform
imdiately. I'd prefer to leave beforehand. After all, even if it ans fighting those demonic beasts to the death, I don't want to be trapped in one place forever."
Of course, Wang Zhan was only joking. In his view, no divine weapons and tools in this world could last forever. Even if the city-guarding treasure amplified the City Protection Formation, its power would gradually weaken over ti. How could it still have such a significant effect?
Ju Tian'en nodded gravely. "Alright, rest assured. If it truly cos to that, I will notify you in advance so you and your friend can leave together."
Clearly, both had prepared for the worst.
At this, Wang Zhan relaxed considerably. He said directly, "It seems we now have a fallback and a comprehensive plan. We don't need to be at anyone's rcy. The city-guarding treasure certainly cannot be handed over easily. We should first focus on our nearby defenses, in case the demonic beasts launch a surprise attack."
Ju Tian'en nodded firmly. "Good. We'll do everything as you suggest."
Wang Zhan smiled faintly and then headed off into the distance.
Now that they had a comprehensive plan, there was naturally no need to worry.
However, Wang Zhan still needed to et Luo Tianhong again. Only then could he explain the situation. If Luo Tianhong didn't want to help, he could simply leave.
「Soon, Wang Zhan arrived near a patch of ruins. Before a bonfire, Luo Tianhong's figure gradually appeared.」
Seeing Wang Zhan approach, Luo Tianhong stood up and chuckled. "It seems Ju Tian'en doesn't want to give
the city-guarding treasure?"
"How do you know?" Wang Zhan asked, puzzled.
Luo Tianhong shook his head and said with a smile, "I understand human nature better than you. If he were willing to hand over the city-guarding treasure, you wouldn't have co here now, and certainly not with your current attitude."
"It seems nothing escapes your eyes," Wang Zhan remarked lightly.
"Not entirely. I just know Ju Tian'en's character quite well."
For a mont, the two chatted calmly, like old friends reunited after a long separation.
"Alright, since you couldn't get the city-guarding treasure, don't waste any more ti around here. Go on, search for your ruins and improve your cultivation," Wang Zhan said bluntly. "Lest the gap in our cultivation levels beco too wide, I won't go easy on you then. After all, I've been thinking about how to kill you this entire ti."
Exasperated, Luo Tianhong countered, "Why are you like this? Do you really think I'm that heartless? That I wouldn't help just because I can't get the city-guarding treasure?"
"Rest assured, I will definitely help you deal with those demonic beasts."
Wang Zhan was stunned. He instinctively retreated a few steps, then looked at Luo Tianhong warily. "What do you an by that?"
He knew Luo Tianhong's personality well. If there was no profit in it, why would Luo Tianhong help for free? Wasn't this so kind of absurd joke?
"Why are you looking at
like that?" Luo Tianhong said, crossing his arms and stepping towards Wang Zhan. "I'm just speaking my mind. Can you stop glaring at , please?"
"Besides, I was planning to help you all anyway."
"Otherwise, how would I get my hands on the city-guarding treasure?"
Instantly, Wang Zhan's expression darkened considerably. He clenched his fists, shot a cold glare at Luo Tianhong, and warned sternly, "Didn't I tell you not to sche for the city-guarding treasure anymore?"
"Don't try to test my limits. It won't do you any good."
Luo Tianhong smirked. "And what does that have to do with you?"
"Besides, even if I wanted to take the city-guarding treasure, could you stop ?"
Suddenly, the air crackled with tension. A battle was imminent.
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