"How many? Ancient One, how many of these medicinal pills do I, this Sovereign, possess?" Jun Mo Xie glared, letting out a cold, cynical laugh.

Gu Han was instantly struck dumb. He had completely underestimated such a tiny pill moments before, never imagining that the efficacy of a single dose could be so astonishing. Having this medicine on hand was tantamount to possessing an extra life! But conversely, such a miraculously potent elixir must require incredibly rare ingredients, meaning the supply could not be vast. For Jun Mo Xie to offer a hundred pills offhand, enough for everyone present to take one with plenty left over, was already an immense favor!

"Er... Lord Jun, please forgive this old man's impertinence, but may I ask how many more of these pills Your Lordship possesses? This elder was truly blind earlier," having failed to recognize the true value of this pill. If such a divine spiritual medicine could be amassed in a significant reserve, perhaps they could truly manage the immense danger ahead!"

Gu Han was embarrassed. How could he not know that this Reverting Heaven Elixir was Jun Mo Xie’s unique spiritual medicine and thus extraordinarily precious? Yet, this miraculous pill could almost single-handedly determine the final outcome of this unprecedentedly perilous decisive battle. Knowing his inquiry was presumptuous, he still forced himself to ask.

Perhaps, as Mei Xue Yan had just suggested, although the current situation was treacherous, everything was still possible due to Jun Mo Xie's powerful intervention!

Only now did Gu Han begin to truly believe those words, even if only slightly.

"The great battle looms. I will no longer hide things from you. I possess more of this medicine, and not a few either," Jun Mo Xie stated coolly.

Gu Han was overjoyed at the news and was about to press further when he heard Jun Mo Xie continue: "However, the exact quantity of Reverting Heaven Elixirs is my affair, and it is not for Elder Gu to worry about! After all, too few people are worthy of using them. The hundred you received is already quite generous."

Gu Han immediately fell silent. As an elder who had lived for thousands of years, he was acutely aware of the transgressions the Three Great Sacred Lands had committed against Jun Mo Xie and Mei Xue Yan. To be gifted such miraculous pills was astonishing; it would have been more expected for the Evil Monarch's Mansion and the Heavenly Punishment Fierce Lands to eradicate the entire influence of the Three Great Sacred Lands instead of simply refraining from exacerbating their plight. That alone showed immense foresight and restraint.

But...

With the great war upon them, how could one not be tempted when a miraculous elixir virtually equivalent to a second life was right before their eyes? At this moment, both the Celestial Saint Palace and the native forces of the Three Great Sacred Lands were utterly depleted. Having more of these Reverting Heaven Elixirs meant more hope for the continuation of the Three Great Sacred Lands!

And it meant adding a sliver of hope to this extremely perilous situation!

After careful consideration, Gu Han finally managed, his voice hoarse, "Lord Jun, all that has passed is in the past. With the great enemy before us, this is a critical moment of life and death. Our two sides must join forces to confront the enemy and work together with sincere cooperation to have even a slight chance! This elder has already stated... I believe the pill provided by Lord Jun has become the key to victory or defeat! I implore Lord Jun to set aside past grievances... and bestow a few more!"

For someone of Gu Han's status to speak these words at this juncture was almost tantamount to desperate begging! If it were only for himself, Gu Han would never debase himself to beg anyone, even if he had to die ten thousand more times.

But at this moment, he carried the hope of all living beings and the continuation of the Three Great Sacred Lands' legacy!

Though humiliated, and even knowing the chances were slim, he had to swallow his pride. After all, compared to the safety of the continent and the inheritance of the Sacred Lands, personal honor was now essentially negligible!

Jun Mo Xie gazed deeply at Gu Han for a moment before finally speaking: "Very well. The people of the Three Great Sacred Lands are truly unworthy of this elixir, but you, Elder Gu, and the words you just spoke, are worthy of it!" The Young Master Jun flipped his wrist and produced three more bottles of the elixir. "Let me give you another one hundred and fifty Reverting Heaven Elixirs this time, this is truly the absolute limit!"

Jun Mo Xie paused, then added: "Elder Gu, you are an understanding man... I can confidently say that, besides myself... hehe, looking across the world today, you won't find many of this kind of pill. Elder Gu also said that with the imminent danger of war, everyone must cooperate sincerely. If your side is willing to exert their utmost effort, and if dangers arise on the battlefield of the War to Seize Heaven, will I truly stand idly by?"

After giving the sweet reward, a whip was needed to keep them in line. Don't think this young master’s excellent medicine is easily obtained! If they take the medicine but fail to exert themselves, they will bring trouble upon themselves! Of course, as long as they contribute what is required, there will be plenty of medicine. After the warning, he painted a picture of future reward—Young Master Jun was quite adept at the game of control!

Gu Han, however, was ecstatic. Compared to the sheer number of people in the Three Great Sacred Lands, one hundred and fifty pills were indeed not many. But Gu Han also understood Jun Mo Xie's meaning. How many of such miraculous elixirs that seize the creation of Heaven and Earth could there possibly be?

Even if there were surpluses, they must prioritize his own people. The two hundred and fifty Reverting Heaven Elixirs he had acquired in total were already quite substantial! If judged purely by the value of this medicine, it was absolutely an astronomical figure—an astronomical figure that would make even someone of Gu Han's stature feel deeply anxious.

Let alone the fact that the foundation of the Three Great Sacred Lands was nearly annihilated; even if it were intact, offering assets commensurate with this value would, if not bankrupt them, at least severely damage their vitality. To demand more would be foolish and push things too far!

Furthermore, Jun Mo Xie had emphasized that as long as the Three Great Sacred Lands did not harbor further malice, if members of the Sacred Lands were injured during mutual combat, he would certainly not stand by passively.

That was already more than enough!

First, he gave them one hundred, and then another one hundred and fifty... totaling two hundred and fifty.

In his surge of happiness, Gu Han conveniently ignored the rather irritating final count. He thought: I just swallowed one, leaving two hundred and forty-nine. That certainly isn't two hundred and fifty!

"In this war, I believe both the Three Great Sacred Lands and we must exert every ounce of effort! We might even need to be prepared to die at any moment. Only with such mental fortitude do we have a faint chance of winning. Without this psychological preparation, everything is futile; even the finest equipment will be useless!"

Jun Mo Xie looked deeply at Gu Han. "Elder Gu, previously our positions were vastly different, and there was one thing I did not wish to say. However, after careful consideration, and seeing that you act solely for the sake of the world, I feel compelled to offer a reminder. Whether you choose to heed this advice is up to you, Elder Gu."

Gu Han felt a chill run through him. Time was pressing, every second precious, yet Jun Mo Xie insisted on emphasizing a reminder at this delicate moment.

This meant the content of the reminder must be exceptionally important.

Thinking this, Gu Han's expression grew solemn: "Lord Jun need not hesitate to speak. This old man is confident his composure can withstand whatever you say."

"This war is exceptionally dangerous. Unexpected events will occur every moment. Even experts at the Saint Lord and Saint Venerable tiers may not be able to guarantee survival amidst the fighting," Jun Mo Xie stated calmly. "Therefore, this will be a war that spans a long time."

"Indeed. Lord Jun speaks with great wisdom." Although he did not grasp the precise implication of Jun Mo Xie’s words, Gu Han instinctively agreed.

"Hence, it’s not the wolf-like enemies we fear... but the pig-like allies!" Two sharp beams of cold light suddenly shot from Jun Mo Xie’s eyes. "It is not the cruelty of the enemy we dread, but the backstabbing dagger and betrayal from behind."

Gu Han felt a sudden chill; he already knew what Jun Mo Xie was about to say.

"I believe Elder Gu understands what I mean, but I must state it explicitly here: the Three Great Sacred Lands and the Heavenly Punishment Forest have had enmity for too long. Regarding the leaders of the Sacred Lands—including Mo Wu Dao—I trust them; until the situation of this war is truly clarified, no one will resort to scheming tricks.

"But, I do not place the same trust in every single member of the Three Great Sacred Lands," Jun Mo Xie said plainly. "Elder Gu understands the principle that a dike a thousand li high can collapse from an ant’s burrow! Therefore... if a single person from the Three Great Sacred Lands dares to lag behind or betray us in the rear, I will ruthlessly exterminate the Three Great Sacred Lands at the root! I will not consider any motive, reason, or stance—the result will be just that!"

"This is merely a reminder, a well-intentioned warning. If it doesn't happen, naturally that is best. But if it does, do not say I didn't warn you in advance." Jun Mo Xie offered a slight smile. "I had intended to let things unfold and then strike directly when the time came. But meeting you today has changed my mind."

Gu Han clenched his jaw and nodded heavily. "This old man understands! The entire Xuan Xuan Continent is currently caught in a perilous, turbulent situation, requiring us all to share the same boat to pass this crisis. If there are indeed those within the Three Great Sacred Lands base enough to act so shamefully, then you won't need to act—the Three Great Sacred Lands will have no reason to exist any longer!"

"I hope your words are sincere, Elder Gu," Jun Mo Xie’s eyes flickered with a hint of mockery before instantly returning to indifference.

He said this not as mere foresight, nor was it groundless speculation; it was Jun Mo Xie’s deepest understanding of human nature gained from two lifetimes! If the war had not ended, or if the Continental faction had not gained the upper hand, the Three Great Sacred Lands certainly would not rashly move against Heavenly Punishment. But once victory was essentially assured and the alien race was defeated, the Three Great Sacred Lands would inevitably resort to stratagems.

This was not judging a gentleman with the heart of a villain; this was the inherent weakness of humanity!

The suppression of Heavenly Punishment over ten thousand years was based precisely on this base aspect of human nature!

Especially in the current circumstances where the deep foundations of the Three Great Sacred Lands were nine-tenths destroyed, judging others by his own heart, they absolutely would not believe that the Evil Monarch's Mansion and the Heavenly Punishment Fierce Lands would not seize this golden opportunity to eliminate the severely weakened Three Great Sacred Lands and dominate Xuan Xuan!

Jun Mo Xie never believed they had truly achieved enlightenment! Moreover, judging by Gu Han's heavy expression, it seemed... this foremost figure of the Celestial Saint Palace neither believed nor dared to believe it. Therefore, Gu Han was currently quite worried.