405 Debate

Tang Wulin was stunned by Gu Yuena's refusal. She had suggested the Clear Sky Sect, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and the Blue Lightning Dragon Family as alternatives. But he knew that these three families were very close to his Tang Sect and Shrek Academy. It was a fact he couldn't deny.

He didn't know how to respond to Gu Yuena. He understood that Miracle City was just getting started and had a lot of things to do, while those families and clans had been around for ten thousand or even twenty thousand years, and had no such worries.

But their mission was to win over Miracle City. Otherwise, if they let it grow unchecked, it might soon surpass their Tang Sect and Shrek Academy.

They had seen the amazing products at Miracle City's launch event. They were things that seemed to belong to a different era. And who knew what other secrets Miracle City had?

In a short time, Miracle City had become what it was. If they gave it more time, they might not be able to stop it, even if Tang Hao and Ah Yin joined forces.

And besides the few Limit Douluo who could possibly reach the god level, Miracle City also had Anping and Gu Yuena, whose cultivation speed was hard to fathom. Whether for the sake of their Tang Sect and Shrek Academy, or for their own ascension, they didn't want to let Miracle City continue like this.

Tang Wulin racked his brain for a way to persuade them. He smiled and said, "Gu Yuena, you're wrong. They're all hidden families or clans. Even if we knew where they were, we shouldn't bother them, right?"

That was the only reason he could think of. After all, it was an unwritten rule for hidden forces not to meddle in worldly affairs.

Gu Yuena was speechless for a moment. She had some knowledge of these things, but not much.

Ever since she came to human society, the first thing she did was to find Anping, and then she devoted herself to practicing, learning about the human world, and finding a way to save the soul beast race.

Anping usually handled these worldly matters. Later, when they became a couple, Anping often took care of the issues related to the soul beast race.

Besides, this was a world where strength was respected. She and Anping spent more time studying and cultivating. Otherwise, when the God Realm returned, they would have no choice but to hide in Miracle City and never go out.

Seeing that Gu Yuena was silent, Tang Wulin smiled more confidently. He felt that he had the upper hand. After all, except for forces like the Holy Spirit Cult, which didn't care about their reputation, Miracle City would need a good image if it wanted to thrive.

But just when Tang Wulin thought he had won, Anping said, "A hidden force? Fine, from now on, I declare that Miracle City will go into hiding. You can look elsewhere."

Hearing Anping's words, the smile on Tang Wulin's face froze. Xie Xie said angrily, "You're so arrogant, who would believe that you would go into hiding? Do you know what a hidden force is? It's one that has no contact with the outside world."

Anping laughed lightly and said, "Really? Are you talking about those forces like the Clear Sky Sect that are self-sufficient in everything and still live as they did 20,000 years ago?"

"What about cultivation? Don't those forces like the Clear Sky Sect ever send people to learn new technology? Don't they know what a battle armor is?"

Xie Xie's face turned red when he heard Anping's words. He had never met any hidden forces, but he knew that what Anping said was absurd.

Those big families and sects couldn't be isolated from the world. They would still send people to keep up with the situation outside. They couldn't be self-sufficient. They were all soul masters. They weren't like ordinary people who farmed and wove.

And they couldn't ignore the advanced technology and knowledge from the outside world. Those who called themselves hidden forces were very powerful. They had to improve their strength, and they couldn't do that by cutting themselves off from the world.

Besides, many of them were only hidden from the eyes of ordinary people. For example, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan used to make a living from business, and they still did. They had a hand in many business matters.

So they didn't know how to answer Anping's question. Whether they agreed or disagreed, they wouldn't get a good result. If they agreed, they wouldn't believe it themselves.

Not to mention the previous examples of Niu Tian and Tai Tai. They were well-informed about the outside world, and they didn't seem like they had no contact with it.

If they disagreed, they would not only offend Anping, but also accept his declaration of seclusion. Then they would have no reason to ask Miracle City to join them against the abyss.

They were in a dilemma, and the Shrek Seven Devils were speechless. Gu Yuena had also said that they would join them if they attacked the abyss. But they had a grudge with Miracle City, and they didn't get along well.

Gu Yuena didn't care what they were thinking, and sneered: "What? Nothing to say? Don't think we don't know your plans. You just want us to be cannon fodder, don't you?"

The Shrek Seven Devils felt even more ashamed when Gu Yuena exposed their intentions. But they didn't give up. Tang Wulin said, "Do you really have to be so extreme? Aren't you afraid that our Tang Sect and Shrek Academy will just give up and retreat?"

Ye Xinglan said coldly: "Do you know how many people our Tang Sect and Shrek Academy have sacrificed in the fight against the abyss? You live on Douluo Star too. What good will it do you if the abyss breaks through the defense line? Can't you put aside your prejudices and do something for Douluo Star?"

The others also spoke up, making similar arguments, such as how many people from Tang Sect and Shrek Academy had died for Douluo Star, and how Anping and Gu Yuena were heartless.

Anping was not angry, and smiled and said: "Don't try to guilt-trip us with morality. What about those hidden forces? What have they done for Douluo Star? Why don't you say these things to them?"

"Fine, you want us to contribute? As long as you can get all those so-called hidden forces to come out and fight the abyss, we'll do our part."

•

Advanced 35 chapter:

patreon.com/Astridira