Chapter 1: Journey to Fengdu (Part 2）

Master Xuyu, upon hearing this, glanced at the people beside him, his expression grave. "Does anyone have any good ideas to stop the surge of ghosts? What we need to focus on now is not just a temporary seal, but sealing it for at least a month. That way, we'll have time to send someone to the Ghost Domain to find the Soul Sealing Talisman."

Haoyun, a master from Confucian Garden, pondered for a moment and made a suggestion. He said, "Since the situation has come to this, our only method is to layer seals outside this exit. Using formations as the primary method, we should lay down nine seals to completely block this passage. This will buy us time. Meanwhile, we should station people outside and eliminate any ghosts that slip through, leaving no opportunity for them."

Beside him, Jade Wushuang spoke, "At this point, we probably can't come up with any better solutions. Besides stationing skilled individuals outside, we also need to send highly skilled individuals into the Ghost Domain to search for the Soul Sealing Talisman. The question now is, who should go to the Ghost Domain and who should stay behind? This needs careful consideration because it concerns the safety of the entire mortal realm, and we cannot afford to be careless."

Master Xuyu looked at the three from Phoenix, Xuanyin, and Qianyuan, who were talking beside him, and asked, "Do you have any opinions? What do you think about the personnel for this trip to the Ghost Domain?"

Qianyuan, understanding the situation, spoke up, "I believe that this situation is mainly due to our negligence and unexpected circumstances, which is why this happened. Therefore, Yi Garden bears a great responsibility. I think the most dangerous task of going to the Ghost Domain should be undertaken by us from Yi Garden."

Haoyun shook his head and said, "At this point, it's useless to talk about this. What we need to discuss now is who is the most suitable candidate. This time, we must retrieve the Soul Sealing Talisman at all costs, so the main focus is stability. How to arrange the best candidates in the shortest time to recover the talisman is the key."

Liuxinghun also spoke, "Indeed, if we fail to retrieve the talisman within the specified time, talking about responsibility would be pointless. Even if we want to hold someone accountable, we must prioritize the greater good and put those matters aside. Right now, let's analyze how to best allocate our manpower."

Master Xuyu sighed lightly and said, "You're all right. This is not the time to assign blame. At present, almost all the experts from our four academies are here, totaling eighteen people. How to arrange these eighteen people will be crucial. First, we need to determine how many people to send to the Ghost Domain, and then we can decide on the personnel. Everyone can offer their thoughts. At this critical moment, we need to pool our collective wisdom to overcome this challenge." With that, he looked at everyone.

Master Jingyue spoke up, "I think Yi Garden can send four disciples. Their cultivation is not inferior to ours, they just lack some experience. This task, although daunting, will be a test for them. Whether going to the Ghost Domain or staying here, they will inevitably have to fight ghosts. There are no easy tasks."

Haoyun frowned slightly and said softly, "While it's true that their cultivation is not inferior, this task is too arduous. Just sending them, the younger generation, might lead to uncertainties in handling unexpected situations. It could end up delaying us and causing more trouble."

Liuxinghun turned his gaze and said, "I think sending the younger generation has its benefits. Although the Ghost Domain is not as vast as the mortal realm, it's still significant. How to navigate such a sinister place and retrieve the talisman will be a great test for them. As for experience, that's only relevant in the mortal realm. In the cultivation world, our experiences might even mislead our thinking. None of us here have been to the Ghost Domain, so who knows what it's like or what might appear there. Once we enter the Ghost Domain, we'll all be the same, knowing nothing."

Jade Wushuang smiled faintly and said, "Although that's true, we can't afford to take risks. After all, the Ghost Domain is the most terrifying place in the world, unlike anything else." Haoyun agreed with this sentiment. Now, it depended on Liuxinghun and Master Jingyue.

Master Xuyu glanced at Jade Wushuang, Haoyun, Liuxinghun, and his own senior disciples, and asked, "What do you think? Should we send all the younger generation or should some of us lead them?" Everyone voiced their opinions, and it seemed they were leaning towards having some elders lead the way.

Lan Yun, understanding Master Xuyu's hint, spoke up, "Regarding this matter, I personally believe that it's of utmost importance for the younger generation to go to the Ghost Domain this time to search for the Soul Sealing Talisman. Firstly, it will enhance our experience and broaden our horizons, serving as a severe test to temper us. Secondly, concerning the sealing of this exit, the younger generation lacks experience and will not be of much help staying here. Therefore, those staying behind should be experienced individuals with knowledge in this area. The key issue now is how to arrange the personnel, which is crucial for utilizing our limited resources. Of course, if caution is preferred, having an elder lead the way is also feasible."

Master Xuyu nodded in approval of Lan Yun's words, appreciating his perspective. He then looked at everyone and asked, "Lan Yun, what do you personally think is the best number of people to send and how many to leave behind? Share your thoughts, and let everyone weigh in. This is a critical moment, so we need to choose the best option to increase our chances of success." With that, he glanced at Lan Yun, seemingly reminding him.

Lan Yun pondered for a moment and then spoke, "We currently have eighteen main personnel here, with ten from the younger generation. If only the younger generation goes, we can send ten people in two groups, which increases our chances. If elders lead, then we can reduce it by one or two people, with the same two-group setup. It all depends on how we arrange the personnel."

Master Xuyu, upon hearing this, scanned the faces of Jade Wushuang, Haoyun, Liuxinghun, and his senior disciples, and asked, "What do you think? Should we send all the younger generation, or should some of us lead the way? Everyone, speak up so we can decide as soon as possible."