Chapter 162: Reconciliation Between the Two Great Sects

Hearing Gu Tianxun's warning, everyone immediately answered in unison, "Don't worry, we know what matters most right now."

Afterward, the entire group pressed forward in pursuit, maintaining a high degree of internal vigilance.

After all, everyone knew very well that once they caught up, the enemy would realize their true situation could no longer be concealed and would inevitably become desperate.

If the enemy truly retaliated against them, relying solely on their current numbers would be completely inadequate.

While the combat strength of the Shackles Realm appeared formidable, the enemy commander's cultivation and combat power would undoubtedly be even greater.

If they were captured by the enemy commander, none of them would be left with a burial place.

Yet, no one felt fear. Everyone understood that a country must exist for a home to be secure; only through their victory could the people in the rear find true safety and ultimately enjoy peace.

Since they had chosen to come this time, this was by no means a moment for cowardice.

They had prepared themselves long before setting out, and thus, everyone surged forward with all their might.

"Gu Tianxun, I honestly didn't expect us to serve as the vanguard together this time. It certainly comes as a surprise. I just hope that after this war, we can all survive. Once we survive, I am willing to have the White Alliance cooperate with you, turning the White Alliance and the Eagle Alliance into one big family."

Bai Feiyu shouted to Gu Tianxun as he ran.

Hearing this, Gu Tianxun smiled and replied, "No problem, I also hope the Eagle Alliance can cooperate with the White Alliance when this is over."

"Although I couldn't recruit you into the Eagle Alliance, your strength speaks for itself, and the Eagle Alliance could never bind you anyway."

"Being able to cooperate with you can be considered a good thing. For the Eagle Alliance, we care about more than just our reputation; every single member of our alliance possesses sound moral character and integrity in how they treat others. I apologize for what happened before. The reason I insisted on having you join the Eagle Alliance was simply because I didn't want your talent to be wasted outside, as one only truly grows by surrounding oneself with geniuses. It now appears that my vision was far too narrow."

"Haha."

Along the way, despite chasing the enemy ahead, Bai Feiyu and Gu Tianxun chatted and laughed freely.

"Our Golden Light Sect is also willing to let bygones be bygones with you. Whatever happened with Bai Feiyu in the past is water under the bridge; we will not hold it against you anymore."

"Since we are fighting together as comrades this time, we have decided that our two sects should put aside our former grievances and advance hand in hand from now on. What do you think?"

At that moment, members of the Golden Light Sect also spoke up.

Even though they were addressing Bai Feiyu, who had always given them massive headaches, the people from the Golden Light Sect knew that this was the golden opportunity to resolve their conflicts.

Everyone wanted to mend fences, especially since this generation of disciples from the Return to Origin Sect was frighteningly strong.

Within the inner sect, they had actually produced a disciple at the fourth layer of the Shackles Realm, alongside another whose combat prowess rivaled the fourth layer of the Shackles Realm, both possessing cross-realm combat capabilities.

Truthfully, the Golden Light Sect lagged behind them—that much was certain—but neither did they wish to harbor grudges forever.

In the past, it was just losing some money, and during the secret realm expedition, Bai Feiyu had annoyed them to no end, but all of that was in the past.

Since it was in the past, they might as well wash away the enmity.

It had to be said that the leading disciple of the Golden Light Sect this time possessed genuine intelligence, recognizing that any conflict should be resolved whenever possible.

Hearing the words of the Golden Light Sect disciple, Bai Feiyu fell silent for a brief moment before responding:

"I am deeply sorry for my past actions. From now on, I will never deliberately provoke or annoy you again."

"It was simply because I was immature and always stirring up trouble back then. It wasn't just you; I caused plenty of trouble within our own sect as well. Everyone knows I have a penchant for courting trouble, so I sincerely hope you won't take it to heart."

Seeing that even the members of the Golden Light Sect were offering apologies, Bai Feiyu naturally proved very agreeable.

After all, having offended the Golden Light Sect in the past, even if the sect masters said nothing, Bai Feiyu knew very well that whenever their leaders met, the atmosphere was bound to be tense, sometimes even erupting into friction.

He was acutely aware of all this, which was why he decided to resolve these lingering grievances personally.

That was the only reason he would apologize; otherwise, given his usual temperament, such a thing would have been impossible.

"It doesn't matter. In the past, our Golden Light Sect disciples were also in the wrong at times."

Seeing Bai Feiyu yield, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They had feared he might refuse, leaving both sides awkward despite sharing the same battlefield.

To be honest, the senior sister of the Golden Light Sect, Yue Linglong, had explicitly warned them never to provoke Bai Feiyu.

She knew she was no match for him, and provoking him might well bring about the annihilation of their entire sect.

Given how terrifying Bai Feiyu's combat strength was, her warning had carried heavy weight among the others.

Now, it appeared Bai Feiyu was quite reasonable after all, and their past grudges were simply wiped clean with a single stroke.

"Damn it, those little punks in the back are still pursuing us. It looks like Zhao Xun has already leaked our plan to them."

"What are we going to do, Commander? If this keeps up, we might actually die here! How are we supposed to survive this?"

"Commander, why don't we turn around and fight them to the death? At the very least, that way we won't lose face. Besides, the people of the Zhao State might think they've been tricked and kill Zhao Xun instead, which just might scare the Zhao forces into retreating."

"Stop being such a damn fool! How could something like that ever happen?"

"Then what should we do? Are you saying if we lead these men back, we can defend the military camp? We don't have border fortifications or city walls! If things go on like this, our camp will be trampled to dust, and everyone will die."

Several officers argued incessantly, their frustration boiling over.

A mission that should have been an absolute certainty had been thrown into complete chaos by the appearance of a monstrous youth, introducing countless unpredictable variables.

No one could accept such a turn of events; everyone desperately wanted to turn back and slaughter that kid.

"Stop bickering and just keep running! Retreating is no longer an option at this point. The Zhao State's forces are far too convinced of their plan right now. If we stubbornly charge back to smash an egg against a stone, we are the ones who will ultimately suffer."

The commander of the Zhou State finally replied.