Looking back, it was all like a fairyland.

If the other sect leaders didn't think they'd lose, then Mirage Dragon was even less so. Dealing with the beings from the caves might be a hassle, but they definitely wouldn't lose. They had a stellar lineup: Su Mu, Old Goat, Shen Qiu, himself, and even Cao Chen, who, while not particularly strong, was at least on the same level as a sect leader.

Although he is not strong in combat, he can still interfere with the opponent.

With this lineup, how could they possibly lose? So he wasn't even thinking about winning or losing. Actually, this lineup wasn't even designed for these cave dwellers.

Although a dragon is a dragon, it will still become malnourished if it stays in shallow water for too long.

Mirage Dragon was optimistic about them, and was optimistic about their future. As mentioned before, they couldn't provide him with any help at the moment.

That's the one this lineup is really targeting.

From what Su Mu had said, it seemed that the man had invested a lot of money. Wu Jiu, he wanted to see how Wu Jiu would do it.

......

After leaving, Su Mu didn't return to Floating Mountain. Since the group was still preparing to deal with the Mirage Dragon, he decided not to join in the fun. Who goes first, who goes last, who's the main force, who's the supporting force—there's a lot of logic to it. Sharing a common goal doesn't mean being taken advantage of. However, this time, the opponent is also very dangerous, so it's better to clarify things before the battle begins.

Now that you understand it, you can focus on your work and give it your all.

Otherwise, if you talk nonsense on the battlefield, wouldn't that mean you're going to die quickly?

It was a helpless compromise, quite contradictory. On the one hand, everyone's intention to drive the great demon into the abyss was the same, and it could even be said to be necessary.

But the damage of defeating the Great Demon was real. After all, even the elders of the Haori Immortal Sect knew that if someone of his caliber could be used as cannon fodder, then imagine what the others would be like. No one is stupid. The more benefits you offer, the more I will risk my life for you.

Therefore, it is important to decide who is the main attacker and who is the supporting attacker, as this directly affects the loss of interests.

Another point is that these people are essential. That's right, they're there to hold the enemy back. Even a person like the headmaster wouldn't feel comfortable being hit, so they need to be held back to maintain the headmaster's strength. Only the headmaster can harm the great demon. Cannon fodder itself isn't important, but its role is crucial, even indispensable.

This pre-war division of labor discussion was crucial. This was also why the Haori Immortal Sect brought Li Shu with them, and why Baima Mountain brought Fukong Mountain over; these were all bargaining chips for gaining benefits.

So I guess it will take a while to discuss it.

Let the Shangjing Sect's leader bear the brunt of the pressure. The demon wasn't out of control, after all. Even if he did, it wouldn't matter. Fukong Mountain was nearby, and they could quickly resolve the dispute and then engage in battle.

Unexpected situation, two options.

Su Mu was also amazed that these people were still able to talk about this and that at this time. However, this also indirectly showed that these people were confident that they could handle this matter perfectly, indicating that the final moment had not yet arrived and they still had the leisure to think about the future.

If it is really an emergency, I will definitely only focus on the present.

This is why there are two options.

"Haha, that means the pressure from the Mirage Dragon wasn't enough. Don't you think we were being too lenient?" Shen Qiu said, sitting opposite Su Mu.

"Not really, they just haven't realized the seriousness of the problem. It's you who want to win them over?" Su Mu heard Shenlong mention it.

"Of course, we need to prepare for that war. More help means a better chance of winning. As for how to proceed, let the Mirage Dragon handle it; he'll test the waters."

"Moreover, the very ability to enter the Dao within this grotto-heaven world signifies talent and aptitude. The vastness of the world will allow them to transform rapidly. I've met the sect leader of the Shangjing Sect; he's a very capable person, with a firm Dao heart and great rationality—that's enough. I imagine the others won't be much different."

Shen Qiu said slowly.

"After all, that war affected all living beings, and I think I should bear some responsibility."

Looking at Shen Qiu, his friend was quite thoughtful. He hadn't considered this at all. It wasn't unheard of among those who knew this war was going to happen, and it seemed everyone was preparing for it. This was a good thing.

Su Mu never considered himself a savior. He was not a saint; he would have troubles, headaches, confusion, and get stuck in a rut.

All he did was just like what Shen Qiu said, doing what he could within his ability. The creatures born after death did not need him to save them, and he could not save them. They needed to save themselves.

Whether it was the man in Shanshui Yougu whom Su Mu had met earlier, or Shen Qiu, they had both demonstrated through their actions that they were actually doing something. These were things Su Mu had encountered and seen. There were probably many more that she hadn't encountered or seen.

The old fellow, the Dragon King of the North Sea, seemed to have done something as well.

Therefore, he was optimistic about the inevitable war. Moreover, Su Mu had already reached the enemy's lair before the war even began. Weakening the enemy was also a way to strengthen his teammates.

"By the way, where's Old Goat? Hasn't he arrived yet?" Cao Chen asked, sitting to the side listening to their conversation. He'd already come, so Old Goat, who was much stronger than him, shouldn't be slower than him.

"Well, knowing his unlucky nature, who knows where he might have ended up..."

After saying that, Su Mu was also taken aback: "Seriously, speak of the devil, and he appears! Here he comes!"

As he spoke, a figure appeared at the door of the restaurant. With a burst of momentum, the salty and fishy smell on his body was dispelled.

Finally, finally, we got ashore from that damn sea. More than ten days have passed since we met that ship. The old goat has been flying over the endless ocean for so long.

Regardless of wind or rain, the salty, fishy smell of the ocean made him sick. He had never hated the ocean so much as he did now. Fortunately, on the morning of the thirteenth day, as the sun rose, he also saw the long-lost land.

He first arrived at a coastal city in Northern Wilderness Province. The moment he set foot on solid ground, he was so excited he wanted to kiss the earth. It was also here that he heard the news of the Mirage Dragon, so he rushed to Shang Jingzong's location without stopping. He saw Su Mu in a flash.

He walked into the restaurant looking exhausted.

By the time the waiter brought Old Goat to Su Mu's table, he had already ordered quite a few dishes.

When the waiter carefully reminded him that the dishes had been ordered before, Old Goat simply ignored him.