Sage of Humanity

Moments later, within the insect hive, the powerful figures gathered.

They stood distinct and separate.

Chen Gushan, Yan Zhixing, and Ho Linglong stood side by side, their expressions indifferent.

Dark Butterfly smiled gently, holding Lu Ye's arm, standing beside him. Her exterior seemed calm, but her heart was pounding.

In Banlan, the hundreds of thousands of years of perpetual war between the human race and the Insect Race had long rooted a deep-seated hatred, the kind that would lead to fighting rather than meeting, if not for Lu Ye today.

Even with Lu Ye here, Dark Butterfly couldn't be sure these three wouldn't harbor any other thoughts against her.

If a fight were to break out, facing three at once, she stood no chance; today's meeting could be her burial ground.

Not to mention there's Zi Ying on the side...

Yayi and Kuzhi stood behind their Insect Matriarch, striving to straighten their backs, yet still trembling, their expressions pale.

Their strength was only at the 5th or 6th Order Dao Fusion level, quite lacking compared to the many Peak Dao Fusion figures present.

"Insect Matriarch Dark Butterfly, we've long heard your name." Amidst the confrontation, Yan Zhixing snorted coldly, "Thank Lu Ye, young lad, properly. If not for him pleading, you'd already be dead!"

On the way here, Lu Ye had briefly explained to them his deep connection with Dark Butterfly, surprising them with the Chains of Life Dao Runes, and earning their admiration for Lu Ye's rebirth from despair.

Thus everyone knew that Dark Butterfly couldn't be killed. If she died, Lu Ye would have to join her in death.

But a little admonishment is necessary.

They had numbers on their side and did not fear Dark Butterfly stirring up any trouble.

Speaking, Yan Zhixing picked up his wine gourd, seemingly wanting a sip, but suddenly remembered his vow to quit drinking earlier and reluctantly put it down.

Despite his love for alcohol, he was a man of his word and adhered to the promises he made.

"Everyone, since we're all here, let's discuss how to resolve the Edgeless City issue," Lu Ye spoke.

Among those present, there were five in Peak Dao Fusion alone; Yayi and Kuzhi at 5th or 6th Order, while he himself wielded over two hundred Dao forces, capable of matching 8th Order Dao Fusion.

The numbers weren't large, but such a force should pose no great difficulty against Edgeless City, even if Dark Butterfly's intelligence was incomplete.

Quickly solving the troubles on the Edgeless City side, then separating Dark Butterfly from the group would be ideal; staying together was uncomfortable for everyone.

"First, let's talk about the intelligence on Edgeless City." Chen Gushan initiated.

Lu Ye glanced at Dark Butterfly, who understood and began relaying the gathered intelligence.

Everyone heard and formed their own ideas.

Yan Zhixing commented, "If Edgeless City only has that amount of strength, then it's no trouble. We can attack directly, surely they can't withstand it."

Ho Linglong shook her head, "That's inappropriate. Edgeless City itself is a Dao soldier. Forcibly attacking would consume time and effort, and if they have hidden forces or unexpected changes could occur."

"What about luring them out?" Chen Gushan asked, "According to Lu Ye's previous hypothesis, Edgeless City likely has some interest in Banlan; otherwise, they wouldn't send people to scout the situation. Using this as bait, we could draw them out and deal with them more easily."

"That ghost cultivator previously confronted me, but he is extremely cautious, retreating after only a few exchanges. Moreover, Edgeless City hasn't sent anyone to Banlan recently. It won't be easy to lure them out."

"Then just attack directly. We are in the dark; they are in the light, an advantage they won't expect. Simply provoking them from the outside, Edgeless City won't ignore it; dare they come out to kill…"

"But the opponents aren't fools; too obvious a move, they surely see through it. Even if successful, killing ordinary Dao Fusion cultivators is useless; we aim to kill the ghost cultivator and the City Lord of Edgeless City!"

The group of Dao Fusion experts discussed, lively and expressive.

Suddenly, Chen Gushan turned to Lu Ye, who had remained silent, "Young Friend Lu, do you have any thoughts?"

Lu Ye returned to the present, spoke, "Edgeless City is a Dao soldier with Peak Dao Fusion wielders, its defenses extremely formidable. Even luring them out, killing some enemies, without breaching Edgeless City's defenses won't solve the fundamental issue. Thus, I'm thinking, could we act from the inside?"

"Inside?" Everyone was taken aback.

Lu Ye turned to the side, to the subdued little cat demon, "She's a Beast Race cultivator from Edgeless City, and Edgeless City has a habit of rearing humans. If I pose as being captured by her, perhaps I could smoothly enter Edgeless City. Then, with the elders exerting force outside, I could act from inside, coordinating accordingly."

"No!" Before others voiced opinions, Dark Butterfly decisively spoke, "The plan sounds good, but should your cover be blown, certain death awaits."

"I'm not going alone." Lu Ye looked at her.

Dark Butterfly blinked, "You want me to accompany you?"

Lu Ye nodded, "Your soul body hides within my Divine Sea, entering Edgeless City together."

Dark Butterfly frowned. Frankly, she was reluctant to take such a risk.

Having finally left Banlan, she had no reason to linger in this place of strife, she could leave far away, finding a peaceful place to ascend to Dao Harmony.

If successful, all endurance and waiting would be worthwhile.

But she knows that Lu Ye wouldn't be willing to do that; if he were, he wouldn't have set his sights on Edgeless City.

"It's very dangerous," Zi Ying frowned, clearly disagreeing with Lu Ye's risky plan.

"It sounds dangerous, but it's actually manageable. Even if we're exposed, I and Dark Butterfly can join forces, and we might still have a fighting chance. Plus, with you all supporting from the outside, we can distract Edgeless City's strength, and escaping shouldn't be too difficult."

Everyone fell into contemplation.

If Edgeless City's foundation is really as Dark Butterfly had previously investigated, Lu Ye's idea is indeed worth attempting. No matter what, it's better than a direct assault.

"Young Friend Lu, considering the worst-case scenario, even with us assisting from outside, what are the chances of you and the Insect Matriarch Dark Butterfly escaping?"

Lu Ye thought for a moment and said, "As long as you all can tear Edgeless City's defenses open for a moment, then there will absolutely be no problem!"

He plans to leave behind a Treasure Blood Avatar here.

When the time comes, he and Dark Butterfly, even if they are inside Edgeless City, can teleport back to the Treasure Blood Avatar the instant the defenses are breached.

With four Peak Dao Fusion masters joining forces, such a lineup might truly overwhelm Edgeless City's defenses.

"Good kid," Yan Zhixing praised, "Since you have such confidence, why not give it a try? Don't worry, if you're truly exposed, I'll risk my life to get you out!"

Lu Ye chuckled: "Then I'll rely on you, senior."

With discussions finalized, everyone began their preparations.

Lu Ye left a Treasure Blood Avatar inside the insect hive, while Dark Butterfly's soul body hid in Lu Ye's Divine Sea, and the long-unconscious little cat demon finally awoke.

A moment later, the little cat demon, carrying the already disguised Lu Ye, flew towards the distance.

She didn't return directly to Edgeless City but took a wide detour.

Trailing far behind, Ho Linglong used a secret technique to conceal her and Zi Ying's presence, following from afar to prevent any accidents.

Yan Zhixing and Chen Gushan remained in the insect hive, ready to move at any time.

As for Yayi and Kuzhi, these two direct descendants of Dark Butterfly... they won't participate in this battle, as someone must guard Dark Butterfly's physical body against any unexpected incidents.

The little cat demon made a large loop, taking a full day before turning towards Edgeless City.

She was under Dark Butterfly's Psyche Secret Technique, her body and mind controlled, so loyalty wasn't a concern.

Beast Race cultivators from Edgeless City often go out to explore and occasionally capture some humans to bring back as their bone chalices, so the little cat demon bringing Lu Ye back to Edgeless City wasn't uncommon.

Another day passed, and Edgeless City was in sight.

Lu Ye, looking dejected, gazed up to see, deep in the Void, a magnificent ancient city standing, old and mottled, like a crouching ancient ferocious beast.

Edgeless City originally belonged to a Yiyuan stellar space power. After the stellar space shattered, it remained intact, allowing stellar space cultivators to use it as a base to grow strong, gradually merging into Star Abyss, passing down from generation to generation until today.

The entire city, though huge, was silent, without signs of life, seeming eerily quiet within this Void.

Outside the giant city, a layer of hazy light enveloped it, obviously Edgeless City's defense. Though it seems inconspicuous, it's definitely not easy to break through.

The little cat demon, carrying Lu Ye, flew directly towards the giant city, and upon getting closer, took out a piece of jade bone and infused it with Dao force.

The jade bone immediately resonated mysteriously with the hazy light outside the giant city.

Lu Ye then sensed, as if some scrutinizing gaze came across the air, falling on the little cat demon and himself.

Moments later, Edgeless City's defense opened a gap, and the little cat demon carried Lu Ye into the city.

Lu Ye slightly relaxed.

Before this, he constantly worried that Dark Butterfly, hiding in his Divine Sea, might reveal a flaw. After all, no one knows if Edgeless City's supervision array would detect her presence.

But now, having safely entered, it seems all is well.

Upon entering the city, the scene changed.

Unlike the outer stillness, inside Edgeless City was surprisingly bustling.

Figures flew back and forth above the city, while below, the streets crisscrossed, lined with all kinds of shops, bustling with people.

At a glance, Lu Ye noticed most of the inhabitants were from the Beast Race. These can be easily identified, as they have humanoid forms but retain some beast-like features.

After estimating roughly, these Beast Race members accounted for about seventy percent, with the remaining thirty percent belonging to other races.

There were traces of the human race.

But compared to other races, these humans were undoubtedly in a dire situation. Almost all of them wore tattered clothes, looking sallow and emaciated, some doing the hardest labor, while others were even displayed like goods for other races to choose from.

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