The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1777: The Alliance Disintegrates

"But we have no idea where the Moon God is now, how do we find her?" Wang Kai was somewhat irritable. Ghost could understand; among the War God Temple people, he was now the only one left in command. He didn’t care about so-called "rise and fall of forces," but every fallen person was his brother. The former War God Temple used to have hundreds of people, now they were all dead. Actually, not only the War God Temple, the Moon God Temple was the same. Ever since Ji Qian returned to the Ji Family, the Moon God Temple became an empty shell. After several fierce battles, people were greatly reduced. Now most were by Ji Qian’s side, and some remained in Yanjing as the Moon God Temple’s "intelligence department." As for the Netherworld Palace, although its structure still existed, and the four Netherworld Generals were there, the scale was far from what it used to be.

"Since the Chen family took this path and not the main road, it means it’s a shortcut. If we want to find the Ji Family, the only way is to follow this road further," Ghost analyzed.

"What, keep following the Chen Family? We just got discovered, that’s why the Netherworld Empress sent Shadow Organization members to kill us. If we follow, isn’t it like walking into our deaths?" Illusion Fox objected.

"You’re right. But right now, we only have this option, don’t we? We can only take a gamble. The Shadow Organization is a sharp blade in the hands of the Netherworld Empress. After fighting us, they also suffered heavy losses. If she wants to walk to the end, she wouldn’t be impulsive enough to risk mutual destruction just to kill us, as that would only benefit other families."

"I agree with Ghost’s opinion. My brothers are all gone, even if I die, what of it?" Wang Kai insisted on fighting. Although Illusion Fox didn’t want to take risks, at the moment, this seemed like their only option.

"Alright, let’s rest here tonight, and set out at dawn. Nightmare, you should quickly heal."

"Alright."

The group rested in the cave. They were uncertain if the Shadow Organization was still chasing them, so they dared not all sleep at once. Four of them took turns "standing guard" to prevent any surprise attacks.

The next day.

In the family camp.

"Have you heard? Just last night, more than thirty people froze to death, and hundreds suffered frostbite on their hands and feet, making walking difficult."

"That’s right. With weather this cold, it’s at least dozens of degrees below zero now. The tents aren’t enough, and even thick clothes weren’t brought in abundance. Spending a night outside surely leads to freezing and frostbite."

"The snow is still falling, and the temperature might drop even lower. Who knows how many more will freeze to death tonight."

The families were discussing intensely. So many people froze or suffered frostbite, but besides feeling sorry, they weren’t too shocked. Coming to the Kunlun Mountain ruins, there’s always a chance of not returning. Those frozen to death are better off than being killed and eaten by those monsters.

"Send some people to escort those unable to move back due to frostbite, and the rest, gather everyone together."

"Family Head Zheng, if we move further in this great snowstorm, there might be danger." A patriarch said.

"Patriarch Zhang, we’ve lost quite a few people since we came to Kunlun Mountain, and even crossed the Heavenly Chasm. Are we to quit halfway because of some snow now? If your Zhang Family is afraid to proceed, don’t hinder others."

"You..."

Not only did people under the families start debating, but even between family heads, arguments broke out. Some advocated advancing, some proposed retreating, and others chose to stay and wait for supplies from behind.

"With such cold, if you insist on moving, what if everyone freezes to death?"

"You seem clearly cowardly. The brave risk dying, while the timid starve. Whoever wants the treasure in the Secret Realm, come up the mountain with me. If you’re afraid to die, then stay."

In the big tent, the twenty-plus family heads were arguing fiercely. Outside, quite a few people had gathered. Of course, this was a meeting among family heads. The barrier set up outside the tent prevented outsiders from hearing the inside discussion.

"Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me." Zheng Li, as the Alliance Hierarch, naturally couldn’t ignore the situation. The family heads were only considering their own interests, holding opposing views. It wouldn’t be easy to coordinate. If they couldn’t reach consensus, everyone would have to wait in place, wasting time.

"Family Head Zheng, you should give your opinion. Since we’re deadlocked, no one can persuade anyone else, please make the decision as the neutral party."

"Agreed."

Zheng Li gestured for everyone to quiet down.

"Given everyone’s irreconcilable differences, any decision of mine would leave some dissatisfied. If I don’t decide, staying in place is fruitless. So, I think it’s best for everyone to act individually."

"What."

"Family Head Zheng, what do you mean?"

"Right now, since some want to advance and others want to retreat, we can’t reconcile. The only way is for each to go their way. Those who want to advance can go; those who want to retreat can leave." Zheng Li made it clear—a dissolution of the alliance. Whether wanting to go up the mountain or descend, it’s up to the individual.

"This... Fine, since our families can’t unify opinions, we’ll each go our own way."

"Let’s go, let’s go."

The family heads left the tent one after another. Ji Tao looked gloomy. He had expected this outcome. The families united originally due to shared challenges, pursuing benefits. Now they’re divided due to differing interests. If Zheng Li favored one side, he’d inevitably offend the other, potentially leading to future calculations against him. So dissolving the alliance on the spot avoided displeasing either side.

"Family Head Zheng, I will take my leave." Ji Tao bowed.

"Ji, travel safely."

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Outside the camp.

"Quick, pack up, get ready to depart. Hurry up, it’s warmer during the day, we can cover more distance."

"Father, what happened?" Ji Qian stepped up to inquire. Many families had started packing, and each family head emerging from the tent looked displeased.

"It’s over, all over." Ji Tao mumbled.

"You mean... the other families?" Ji Qian inquired.

"All for their own interests. They could join hands intimately yesterday, and today stab each other in the back to kill."

"Father, what’s our next step, advance or retreat?" Ji Qian asked.

"Of course we advance. We’ve sent down the mountain those clan members with weaker cultivation last night, so we haven’t lost anything. The remaining ones are the elite of the Ji Family, enough to withstand the cold."

"Alright, let’s prepare, set out early. This way, we can travel more during the day."