Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 167 - 149: Detonation

Kang Continent, Yuan Mountain City.

"Dong!" "Dong!"...

The majestic bell tolls rang out, echoing nine times.

As the bell reverberated, Yuan Mountain City gradually became quiet. Among the expressions of many Du Bu Alliance disciples appeared a trace of panic, gathering in groups to discuss.

"What's going on? Why is the Yuan Mountain Bell ringing?"

The Foundation Establishment masters located in various parts of Yuan Mountain City were bewildered and looked towards the highest palace in Yuan Mountain City.

That was the secluded residence of Du Bu Daoist, and the bell tower was inside the palace. It was usually only struck when foreign enemies invaded or at the critical moment of life and death for the Du Bu Alliance.

"Could it be... the Alliance Leader is dead?"

"Let's go! Let's quickly have a look!"

"Let's go together!"

For a moment, many Escape Lights rose into the sky, heading towards the palace.

In just a short while, more than a dozen Foundation Establishment masters gathered in one place, in threes and fours, looking at the tightly shut palace doors with uncertain expressions.

"What's going on, does anyone know?"

"I don't know, the Alliance Leader hasn't been seen for several days..."

"Is it really possible that something unexpected happened?"

"Then who rang the Yuan Mountain Bell?"

Just as many Foundation Establishment masters were talking, the tightly shut palace doors suddenly opened, and Du Bu Daoist, dressed in coarse hemp clothes, strode out.

"Alliance Leader?"

The many Foundation Establishment masters were surprised and carefully scrutinized Du Bu Daoist, even more so internally shaken.

At this moment, Du Bu Daoist had eyes sharp like a hawk, an aura deep like a dark pond, and an expression cold like lightning, having seemingly reverted to the Kang Continent overlord.

The changes in him over the past few days seemed not to have happened at all.

"Greetings, Alliance Leader!"

The crowd was captivated by his gaze, temporarily suppressing the urge to ask questions, and they all bowed in salute.

"Greetings to you all."

Du Bu Daoist returned the salute, swept his gaze over the crowd, and said solemnly:

"A few days ago, I was harmed by a traitor from the Haihe Association, poisoned with a strange toxin, my mind clouded, and nearly died within this Yuan Mountain City."

"I struggled bitterly for several days, barely escaping with my life, and I've only just recovered."

"Such a deep hatred cannot go unavenged!"

He spoke concisely and said:

"I intend to form an elite assault team, personally lead a surprise attack on the Haihe Association's main base on Fang Continent to avenge this deep hatred!"

Upon hearing this, many Foundation Establishment masters present couldn't help but change their expressions.

Nobody expected that the first thing Du Bu Daoist wanted to do upon recovery was to declare full-scale war against the Haihe Association and even launch an immediate surprise attack.

"Isn't this simply placing blame?"

Some veteran Foundation Establishment masters couldn't help but grumble in their hearts.

The rare poison affecting the Divine Soul and influencing the mind is extremely rare, not necessarily in the hands of a Golden Core Ancestor, let alone who could poison Du Bu Daoist with his cultivation level without a trace?

Everyone knew it was just an excuse Du Bu Daoist made to go to war with the Haihe Association—nobody knew what madness had overtaken him.

"Alliance Leader, please think thrice!"

"Indeed, Alliance Leader, your body has just recovered, it's still not the time for large-scale conflict."

"True, we can settle scores with the Haihe Association later; there's no need to rush at this moment."

Many Foundation Establishment masters spoke persuasively, wanting him to abandon this idea.

The Haihe Association is not easy to provoke, not lacking in strength, with a strong background. Engaging in a duel is one thing, but going to full-scale war is another.

Especially such a tactic of assembling high-level forces to surprise the base, trying to strike the core, one mistake could lead to mutual destruction, and nobody had deep-seated hatred with the Haihe Association to risk their lives.

"Alliance Leader."

The young scholar with a feather fan and silk headdress also stepped forward, bowing and saying:

"It's unlikely the Haihe Association poisoned you; even if they had the intent, they lacked the means."

"I hope you'll consider thrice, and not act impulsively to cause any major mistakes..."

The majority of Foundation Establishment masters present opposed, while the rest were silent, none voicing support.

Yet, under such circumstances, Du Bu Daoist's attitude remained as determined as ever. He opened his mouth solemnly:

"My mind is made up, no need to persuade anymore!"

"That old man from Haihe has coveted the Azure Jade in my possession for over a hundred years. It's definitely him who poisoned me secretly! Not avenging this isn't what a gentleman does!"

As he spoke, he paused and said forcefully:

"Those willing to follow me can choose one treasure each from the alliance's Treasure Vault, plus one early stage Spiritual Artifact and twenty thousand Spirit Stones!"

"Once we return victorious, I will most certainly not hesitate to reward heavily, even if it means losing my entire fortune!"

"Those unwilling to follow can leave now, there's no place for you in the Du Bu Alliance!"

As his words faded, a silence fell before the palace doors. The many Foundation Establishment masters looked at each other, evidently not expecting this scene.

Despite everyone opposing, Du Bu Daoist was determined to deal with the Haihe Association, and his attitude was so aggressive and tough.

In the silence, the familiar Foundation Establishment masters communicated through Divine Thought, some bewildered, some frowning deeply, some intrigued and eager to try, while many hesitated. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"Alliance Leader!"

The young scholar with a feather fan and silk headdress stepped forward, first breaking the silence.

"Back then, we banded together for warmth, opposing those major powers claiming dominance on all sides, agreeing to advance and retreat together."

He showed a hint of melancholy in his expression, shook his head and said:

"But now, the Alliance Leader acts arbitrarily, disregarding our opinions as worthless."

"In that case, let us part ways here and meet again another day!"