Nangong He's expression was complex, "You also know that someone found Jiang Ye's body at the foot of the mountain. Are you sure... Ye Ce can still come back?"
Although Jiang Ye was burned to only bones, the Fire Cloud Cave had ways to identify him.
"He will, he's definitely still alive, and he will definitely come back, because he promised me he would come back to marry me!" Nangong Wan's tone was firm, and her eyes also showed expectation.
Even though many people said Ye Ce had likely met with misfortune, in her heart, he was still alive.
His strength was so great, how many people in the vast Zhongnan Mountain could hurt him?
Nangong He sighed inwardly, his words full of helplessness, "Girl, have you ever thought that Ye Ce might not be what you imagine..."
Nangong Wan: "Father, please don't say anymore. I believe he will come back. If he doesn't, I'm not going anywhere."
"Fine, fine, fine!"
Nangong He shook his head. He had wanted his daughter to leave, but he knew that once this girl decided on something, she would never easily turn back.
Even if he could knock his daughter unconscious and have someone take her away.
But he also knew that his daughter would definitely return when she woke up.
She might even end her own life.
After all, a promise was more important than anything.
He had also thought about mentioning Chen Nan's matter, but ultimately abandoned the idea.
Rather than letting his daughter feel betrayed, deceived, and in pain.
It was better to hold onto hope and love, even if it meant facing death!
"Disciples of the Fire Cloud Cave, heed my command. From now on, the Fire Cloud Cave is disbanded. Everyone, descend the mountain immediately!"
Nangong He's voice echoed throughout the entire Fire Cloud Cave.
He intended to face death with his daughter, after all, he had deceived her and concealed the truth about Chen Nan.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
In an instant.
The elders who had been promoted to the Foundation Establishment stage and the disciples of the Fire Cloud Cave successively arrived beside the Phoenix Cry Stone.
The Great Elder looked uneasy, "Sect Master, why are you disbanding the Fire Cloud Cave? What exactly happened?"
Everyone else also wore solemn expressions.
The Fire Cloud Cave was already very strong on its own, let alone the fact that there were now eight Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.
To put it bluntly, the Fire Cloud Cave was now the number one force in Zhongnan Mountain.
Nangong He said, "I previously received messages from several Sect Masters, saying that two mysterious experts have appeared in Zhongnan Mountain and are currently attacking various forces. Those who resist will be killed without mercy!"
As soon as he said this.
Everyone's expression changed.
The Second Elder said, "Although there are constant conflicts in the cultivation world, nothing like this has ever happened. Who are these people? And what is their purpose?"
"Why should we fear them?" The senior disciple Shi Haotian said coldly, "Our Fire Cloud Cave now has eight Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, and they have all cultivated the improved techniques by Ye Ce. Even if the enemy comes, we have the strength to fight!"
"Senior Brother is right, we're not leaving, the Fire Cloud Cave cannot be disbanded!"
The personal disciples all spoke up.
The Fire Cloud Cave was now completely different from before. Even facing the eight top forces, they were not afraid.
Nangong He sighed, "Can we withstand the strength of the mid-stage Foundation Establishment?"
Silence fell upon the scene.
Although the Fire Cloud Cave had added eight Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, the strongest among them was Nangong He, who was only at the mid-stage of the first layer of Foundation Establishment. All the others were at the early stage of the first layer of Foundation Establishment.
If they faced a mid-stage Foundation Establishment expert, they would have no chance of survival.
Nangong He said softly, "All of you, quickly descend the mountain!"
Luo Chen couldn't help but ask, "Master, aren't you descending the mountain with us?"
Nangong He looked at the desolate figure on the Phoenix Cry Stone, "I will accompany him to wait for Ye Ce's return!"
The Great Elder anxiously asked, "But what if those two mid-stage Foundation Establishment experts appear?"
Nangong He thought for a moment and showed a rare smile, "What else can we do but wait?"
Shi Haotian said, "Junior Sister, don't find my words unpleasant to hear. I have a premonition that Ye Ce probably won't come back. Why are you still waiting for him here?"
"Shut up!" Nangong Wan roared, "He said he would come back to marry me after he completed his mission. He won't break his word, and I won't allow you to slander him!"
"I..." Shi Haotian was speechless.
Gao Jun said solemnly, "Master, we grew up with you in the Fire Cloud Cave since we were young. The Fire Cloud Cave is our home, and you are our closest kin."
"We can live without a home, but we cannot live without you!"
"Today, if you descend the mountain with us, we are willing to wander the world by your side."
"If you insist on staying in the mountain, then don't blame your disciples for not obeying your orders!"
"We swear to follow you to the death!"
"Even if we die, we can accept it with peace!"
"But if we leave you alone on the mountain at this time, what difference is there between us and beasts?"
In an instant, many disciples on the mountain echoed, "We swear to follow to the death!"
"We swear to follow to the death!"
"We swear to follow to the death!"
Not only the personal disciples and ordinary disciples spoke, but even the elders had determined looks in their eyes.
Many of them had lived here since childhood, and now that disaster had struck, how could they simply leave?
Nangong He showed a look of guilt.
Although he was the Sect Master of the Fire Cloud Cave, he hadn't taught his disciples much, and he was usually extremely strict. But he hadn't expected that in the face of life and death, so many people were willing to stay!
A feeling called emotion filled his heart. He regained his composure and said in a low voice, "Since that's the case, then we will face this disaster together!"
He paused for a moment and then continued, "I know some disciples have relatives in the mortal world. You all should descend the mountain! Don't let those who worry about you worry."
"If our Fire Cloud Cave can withstand this disaster, it's not too late for you to return!"
"Sect Master, take care!"
"Sect Master, take care!"
Some disciples left a parting word and turned to leave the Fire Cloud Cave.
They were not cowards.
It was just that they did not feel a sense of belonging to the Fire Cloud Cave.
It was just that they had family members at home who they cared about!
In an instant, only one hundred and thirty-eight disciples remained in the Fire Cloud Cave.
Without exception, they had lived there since childhood and had long considered it their home.
Nangong He looked at the remaining disciples with a complicated gaze, "Since you are willing to swear to follow me to the death, I should do my best to protect your lives."
As he spoke.
He casually waved his hand.
Seven black triangular flags appeared in the hands of the seven Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. Each flag had golden runes on it, making them look very mysterious.
Nangong He explained, "These are the flag formations for the Seven-Star Dragon Slaying Array, which are the heritage treasures of our Fire Cloud Cave."
"Take good care of them. If the enemy really attacks our Fire Cloud Cave, we will have the strength to fight."
This was the only trump card of the Fire Cloud Cave.
Although its power was not insignificant, he did not know if it could defeat those two mysterious mid-stage Foundation Establishment experts.
Just then.
A shout came from the foot of the mountain, "Nangong He, survival or destruction, which do you choose?"