Humanity's Great Sage

“What do you think, Junior Brother Lu?” Shangguan Qiu, who had been taciturn all this while, suddenly turned to look at Lu Ye, who had been trying to stabilise his Spiritual Power.

The members of Team A3 led by Geng Wuwang had different fortes. Shangguan Qiu was good at observations.

Following the turn of events and the Soul Attack, all of them were mentally impacted. The others might not notice it, but Shangguan Qiu never forgot about it.

Before Ning Hu even revealed his true cultivation, Lu Ye had cast an attack at him.

This meant that Lu Ye had a sensitive perception of imminent danger, which was why he could make a move before Ning Hu did.

One had to know that Ning Hu was a Divine Ocean Realm Master, so Lu Ye’s perception could be considered incredible.

In such a situation, it was reasonable to ask for Lu Ye’s opinion.

One couldn’t judge a book by its cover. Shangguan Qiu would never underestimate anyone just because the other party was weaker. Just like what Geng Wuwang had said, all of them were once First-Order Real Lake Realm Masters.

“What’s the point of asking him?” Xiao Yurun said impatiently. “He’s just a First-Order Real Lake Realm Master. Perhaps he has never been in a real battle. In such a situation, we should retreat as quickly as we can.”

Shangguan Qiu shot him a look. “If the team leader was conscious, he probably wouldn’t make that choice.” “But he’s unconscious now, and I believe he won’t put our lives at risk.”

While they were arguing, Lu Ye suddenly pressed his saber against the ground and got to his feet. As he took a deep breath, he felt some pain in his chest. Other than that, he was generally fine as he could still fully activate his power.

He beckoned to Amber, who immediately turned into the size of a cat and leapt onto his shoulder.

“Junior Brother Lu?” Kang Yuanqiao looked at him in shock. The others turned to glance at him as well.

Lu Ye looked in the direction where the sounds of battles and shrieks came from. He held the hilt of his weapon and said slowly, “I have no idea how you all usually deal with such a situation, but since I’ve suffered a setback, I’ll get my revenge. If there’s a chance, I’ll get it right away.”

All of them were shocked. Naturally, they could see that Lu Ye was determined to have a hand in Red Cloud Mountain’s affairs. Even Kang Yuanqiao, who had proposed joining forces with the Real Lake Realm Masters of Red Cloud Mountain, fell into a dazed state as he had no idea why Lu Ye was so courageous.

If they went over now, they would have to deal with a Divine Ocean Realm Master.

As Real Lake Realm Masters, they stood no chance of defeating their enemy. Just a Soul Attack could destroy them.

Coincidentally, Lu Ye had a treasure that could deal with Divine Ocean Realm Masters. Thanks to his Pass Leader, who had asked the Heavens to grant Lu Ye a lot of battle points as a reward for his contribution to the war at Lone Cloud City Pass, he had enough capital to purchase that particular treasure from the Hall of Battle Points.

He had intended to buy the treasure so that he wouldn’t be powerless to counterattack if he came across a Divine Ocean Realm Master. He didn’t expect to use it so soon.

Moreover, ever since Lu Ye started cultivating, he had received help from many cultivators from the Grand Sky Coalition whom he didn’t know. When his identity as the disciple of the Crimson Blood Sect was exposed on the Spirit Creek Battlefield, many cultivators from the Grand Sky Coalition lent him a helping hand, which allowed him to reach the Goldentip, where he persisted until the arrival of Shui Yuan and Li Baxian.

Then, on the Cloud River Battlefield, he also received help from many cultivators of the Grand Sky Coalition whom he didn’t know. Perhaps some of them were from Red Cloud Mountain.

Although Red Cloud Mountain was facing an existential crisis, Lu Ye couldn’t be blamed if he didn’t have the power to stop it. However, now that there was a chance, he naturally had to give it a shot.

“Do not make a rash move, brat. Look at how weak you are! Are you going to get yourself killed?” Xiao Yurun roared.

Lu Ye ignored him and stepped forward.

Xiao Yurun disappeared from his spot and stood in front of Lu Ye before staring fixedly at him. “We took you with us, so we have to bring you back. Stop moving forward.”

Seeing that Lu Ye disobeyed his order, Xiao Yurun gritted his teeth and raised his military token, growling, “I’m giving you an order as a first lieutenant of Bing Zhou Watch. Go back right now!”

As soon as he finished speaking, he infused his power into the military token, which radiated a thick yellow glow.

Lu Ye glanced at the military token and remained silent.

Xiao Yurun said, “I don’t care which Canyon or Pass you are from. According to the rules of Bing Zhou Watch, in case of an emergency, the one with a higher military rank has the right to lead the others. Even if you’re new to Bing Zhou Watch, you should’ve heard of this rule before.”

There was indeed such a rule in Bing Zhou Watch. Under normal circumstances, military ranks could only determine the monthly salaries the cultivators would get, and a higher military rank was only useful within the same Pass.

For example, Lu Ye was in Blue Flame Mountain Pass, so in that Pass, he could mobilise all the soldiers who were of a lower rank, regardless of how powerful they were. Nevertheless, since he and Nian Yuexian were the only people in Blue Flame Mountain Pass, he couldn’t give an order to anyone.

After leaving the Pass, his military rank wouldn’t be useful.

It was a rule to prevent cultivators with a higher military rank from exploiting their positions. However, in an emergency like this, the one with a higher military rank would have a bigger say.

Lu Ye never intended to use his military rank to suppress anyone. He was the weakest among these people, so it was pointless that he had a military rank. Since he couldn’t command respect with his cultivation, he naturally wouldn’t do such a thing. Moreover, he and the members of A3 were merely acquaintances as he was suddenly enlisted to carry out a task with them. They didn’t know each other well, so he didn’t intend to ask for their help. He was ready to go over on his own.