Chapter 256 – Plotting
Hearing that the questions asked by the Confucian scholar were all crucial, the Yan Family’s old ancestor couldn’t help but show a look of approval on his face, and on his lips, he responded one by one:
”Blood Spirit Dafa, although our Yan Family ancestor did not bring out this technique, but on the handwritten notes this technique is highly esteemed, saying that it is the first demonic technique on the Ten Thousand Spirits Scripture, and that after refining it, it can dominate the six sects of the Devil’s Path, and it can be called one of the most terrifying secret techniques in the world. However, this law is too overbearing, in order to prevent the backlash, cultivation of its law must be a man and a woman together dual cultivation only, and the spiritual root qualifications of its cultivation to a few layers, is crucial. If the qualification is not good, can only be practiced into a two or three layers to the end, that is not much power to speak of the chicken ribs goods. Therefore, Ru Yan’s Heavenly Spirit Root was definitely the best dual cultivation object that the other party could only dream of, while this Ghost Spirit Sect’s Young Sect Master also had an extremely rare Dark Spirit Root, which was likewise the best physique for practicing the Blood Spirit Grand Technique. With his/her top-notch qualifications, if he/she really cultivated the Blood Spirit Grand Technique, he/she would definitely be able to cultivate this secret technique to the very depths, and sweeping the six sects would be something that could be expected. That’s why this Ghost Spirit Sect is so willing to spare no expense in drawing us in, and even willing to risk revealing the news of their six sects’ upcoming invasion of the Yue Country to us, in exchange for a chance for the Ghost Spirit Sect to dominate the entire Tiannan Region.”
”As for how the other party knew about the matter of our Yan Family’s origins, this is better explained. Back then, before our ancestor passed away, he had once sent someone to contact the Ghost Spirit Sect, and it is estimated that since then, our Yan Family has been in the other party’s attention. Ruyan’s matter, the other side is also afraid that they have been planning for a long time. It is only then that they took advantage of this good opportunity to soften the blow and try to get our Yan family to agree to this matter.” The Yan family’s ancestor smiled bitterly as he said this. Obviously, he was also greatly helpless about the Yan Family ancestor’s rash contact with the Ghost Spirit Sect.
”And the matter of the impending invasion of the six sects of the Devil Dao was indeed told to us by the other party, but the matter of the Jiang Kingdom and the Che Riding Kingdom having been taken down by the other party already, apart from the other party’s information. Our Yan family had actually sensed that something was amiss a few days ago. The manpower that had been inserted in the two countries in the past should have sent the news in accordance with the usual practice. But so far there has been no news at all. It seems that what the other side said should be true. As for why the other side can easily take the two countries? According to the other side said, because there are several sects in the two countries, has long been the six sects of people bought in advance. So in the strong strength of the sneak attack and the situation of the people plus the water, the two countries will be down in one fell swoop. So right now, the people from the six sects should be sweeping away the remaining cultivators from the two countries who have not yet submitted, as well as doing some more recuperation before the invasion of the Yue Country, after all, they still have some losses.”
”And you don’t need to count on the Wind Capital Kingdom’s Righteous Alliance anymore. Shortly before the meeting. I received news that the Righteous Path Alliance has also invaded a medium-sized country neighboring theirs, and has pretty much taken it. It seems that their two major forces must have made some kind of secret deal, which is why they started their large-scale expansion operations at the same time.”
The Yan Clan’s old man explained it all in an organized manner. Straight away, he listened to the crowd below, their faces filled with dismay and shock!
”The Devil’s Way and the Righteous Way started expanding their forces at the same time? Oh, if that’s really the case, this is really interesting!” The Confucian scholar listened to the words described by the Yan Clan’s old ancestor, but with a smile on his face, he said something intriguing.
”Xuan Night, what do you mean by that?” A white-faced old man sitting opposite the Confucian scholar asked with some composure.
”Second uncle! It’s nothing, it’s just a small guess of mine. This guess has nothing to do with our Yan family right now. It’s better to talk about our Yan Family’s current situation first!” The Confucian shook his hand casually and said carelessly.
”Hmph!” The old man touched a soft nail and glared at the Confucian scholar with some annoyance. However, in front of the Yan family’s old ancestor, he still had no choice but to sit back down resentfully.
”Oh! Then after the meeting, can I listen to this little speculation of yours?” The Yan family’s old ancestor, however, became quite interested.
”The old ancestor wants to hear it. Xuan Night certainly won’t hide it.” Seeing this, the Confucian student hurriedly bent over. He said in a respectful voice.
”Good! However. It’s better to talk about the matter at hand first. This time, our Yan Family made a wrong choice, and we either made a dowry for someone else. Being swallowed up by someone, or offending the other party, while being completely exterminated by the other party with the power of the six clans.” The red-haired old man’s voice also revealed some helplessness. After all, the Yan Family’s strength was still a little too weak, and even with the addition of the Hidden Ground’s power, it was still not able to raise the slightest thought of a hard confrontation.
”Hm! What the old ancestor said is true, the current Yan Family is indeed afraid of both ends! If we agree to the other party, we might be swallowed by the other party, but if we don’t agree to the other party, they are too powerful, and there will be no end to the trouble!” A contemplative look flashed across the Confucian scholar’s eyes.
”But I mean, it’s still better to agree to the other party’s conditions and join the Ghost Spirit Sect!” The Confucian scholar finally said resolutely.
He then continued without waiting for some Yan family members to object, “We have all been thinking about the terrible consequences if we don’t agree to the other party’s conditions? But have we ever thought about whether or not I will be able to reap enough benefits from the seven factions after not agreeing? As far as I know, the current seven factions are openly befriending us, but secretly they are afraid that a step forward in the development of our Yan family will threaten their interests. Therefore, in recent years, they have already been suppressing our Yan Family in every aspect, if at all. Even if we don’t agree to the Ghost Spirit Sect’s conditions, or even reveal the news of the demonic invasion to the seven sects, I’m afraid that we still won’t be able to reap any benefits, after all, the interests of the Yue Kingdom have long since been divided up by the seven sects, so how could they possibly spit out what’s in their mouths to us, the Yan Family? Moreover, this time it is the six sects that are invading Yue, even if the seven sects of Yue bring in cultivators from several other countries to fight against the Devil’s Way, I still don’t think their chances of winning are very high. And climbing up to the winner is the way for our Yan family to survive, after all, being on the loser’s side means that the conditions promised beforehand are no longer good enough to be honored.”
”And likewise, when we agreed to the Ghost Spirit Sect’s request, we shouldn’t just see the harm in it, the benefits should also be perceivable! After joining the Ghost Spirit Sect, the benefits of the Vice Sect Master position and Yan’er learning the Blood Spirit Grand Technique are not to be mentioned. The Devil’s Way is at a golden opportunity to expand its power! This way, the Yan family will be able to blatantly develop their power after joining. Of course, we also need to be careful not to be used as a sword and spear by the Ghost Spirit Sect’s people, depleting our manpower for nothing. And as long as we wait until our Yan family grows to be equal to the other side, the other side will naturally not be able to annex us, and even then, if our strength surpasses the other side’s, we will make the Ghost Spirit Sect’s last name Yan!”
The Confucian eloquently spoke a great deal out, painting a bright future prospect for the crowd, causing many people to lift their spirits.
Of course there were also some people from the old city who were still worried beyond measure. After all, the Ghost Spirit Sect is not so kind, will honestly give you time, let you gradually grow up ah.
But the next words of the Confucian scholar made these people put their hearts down again.
”Of course, we can’t just go over there naked like this, with no means of restraining the other side at all! If the other side sincerely let our Yan family to submit, let that young door master and together with the two Jiedan stage cultivators, and Yan’er and the family’s two uncles exchange under the life and death spell. In this way, the other side at least in two or three hundred years is unable to our Yan family unfavorable, and our Yan family lacks is these time to grow. If the Ghost Spirit Sect refuses to pay even this price, then we should not even consider the idea of defecting to the other side. This shows that everything that was said earlier was nothing more than a trap set for our Yan family.” The Confucian finally proposed a means of verifying the sincerity of the other party, saying that the Yan Family’s old ancestor and the people present nodded their heads repeatedly, feeling that such method was indeed very reliable.
”Yan’er, Yan Wen, Yan Qi! You guys go and sign the life and death spells with the Ghost Spirit Sect visitors who are still in the living room. If they refuse, immediately activate the grand formation within the hall and trap them to death here.” The Yan Family’s old ancestor closed his eyes and thought for a while before opening his eyes and commanding.
”As you command, Old Ancestor!” The stunning young girl beside the Yan Clan’s old ancestor smiled sweetly before lightly walking to the front of the hall to receive her orders, and along with her were two other middle-aged men.
”Yan’er, be careful. If things don’t go right, just get out first. I’ll arrange for another person to meet us outside!” The Yan Clan’s old ancestor clearly doted on this Yan Clan maiden, his face filled with concern.
”Don’t worry, old ancestor! I have the Purple Cloud Flag to protect me, so I’m still sure of my escape!” The young girl comforted obediently, then walked out of the lobby with the two middle-aged men.
The red-haired old man watched his favorite Xuan granddaughter walk out, but he was still a little worried in his heart. Then without thinking, he issued a series of orders, laying a dragnet around the living room to receive Yan Ruyan, and to prevent the other party from breaking the formation and escaping the living room.
In the ensuing period of time, the council chamber was quiet, everyone anxiously waiting for Yan Ruyan and the two to reply.
After an incense stick of time, suddenly a sound transmission note flew in from outside the council hall, flying directly into the hands of the Yan family’s old ancestor. The Yan Clan’s old ancestor gently pinched the transmission note, and Yan Ruyan’s delicate voice came out.
”Old Ancestor, it’s a done deal. As soon as the two masters and I made our request, the other party agreed. The life and death spell was also placed very smoothly, and now I am accompanying the other party towards the lobby, as the other party said that they still have words to speak with the old ancestor, so please prepare first.”
The Yan Clan’s old ancestor and the other Yan Clan members all breathed a sigh of relief once they heard that the life and death spell had been cast. But then when they heard that the other party was coming to the council hall, all of them were dumbfounded again.
”Everyone else disperse immediately, just leave Xuan Ye here to accompany me!” The Yan Clan’s old ancestor ordered decisively after a brief moment of contemplation.
Immediately, the many elders and stewards within the hall immediately obeyed and dispersed in a flurry.