Chapter 743 - 534: Who Is the Boss_2

Chapter 743: Chapter 534: Who Is the Boss_2

His piercing gaze swept across the assembly: "Among you, there are a few who have long been in contact with the Sikong Family. I have not pursued this matter. Keep your minds clear, take the benefits if they come, but don’t speak nonsense! If anyone forgets their place and sits on the wrong side, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

Though he hadn’t yet reached the Nascent Soul stage, his aura was extraordinary. The Lotus Pool shook violently, and Spiritual Qi surged as if resonating with him. The Golden Core cultivators present all nodded in agreement, while those rebuked hung their heads, though inwardly angry.

You’re just lucky to have obtained the key to the Celestial Heart Lotus Pool. What are you so arrogant about? You’re not even promoted yet!

Master Fenghe continued, "Currently, our overall cooperation with the Sikong Family to oppose the Spirit Beast Sect is indeed dealing with the tiger, which is no small disaster. For example, with help from the Sikong Family, we got a ten-part gain from the Spirit Beast Sect, but must give six or seven parts back to the Sikong Family, so the benefit isn’t huge."

At this point, everyone thought Master Fenghe would discuss establishing good relations with the Yunshan Sect, but instead, he changed the topic.

"But a small benefit is still better than none!"

"On one hand, Cangzhou has three Nascent Soul sects already, by splitting the Xuanwei Sect’s benefits among us three, we have no room for a fourth player. A newly emerging Nascent Soul sect would be taking from us."

"On the other hand, Yunshan Sect has long been an ally of the Spirit Beast Sect and acts as their tool. It’s impossible for them to abandon the Spirit Beast Sect and ally with us against both them and the Sikong Family."

One Golden Core asked, "Since cooperation with the Sikong Family is unsatisfactory, why not turn to the Spirit Beast Sect? Why don’t we join hands with them to split and dismantle the Sikong Family?"

Master Fenghe sighed, "Foolish! The Spirit Beast Sect chose Yunshan Sect because they are weak enough! A little benefit through their fingers is enough for them. It will take many years before Yunshan Sect rivals the Spirit Beast Sect, so they can be used recklessly."

"But our Qinglian Sect? With our strength, could the Spirit Beast Sect trust us?"

"Now the three-legged stand is set. Moving towards the Spirit Beast Sect will instantly make us an abandoned piece, pushed to the frontline against the Sikong Family. They wouldn’t be at ease until we’re depleted."

"So we have no choice but to continue cooperating with the Sikong Family to combat the Spirit Beast Sect. Topple them, and our sect will have a day in the sun."

The various Golden Cores nodded in agreement, the one who initially proposed befriending the Yunshan Sect sighed, "I didn’t think deeply enough. Since the decision is made, we must suppress the Yunshan Sect harshly to weaken the Spirit Beast Sect."

Another Golden Core said, "But we mustn’t personally enter the fray. If we act directly, it may trigger a chain reaction, drawing in the Spirit Beast Sect. Our sect is at a critical juncture now; Senior Brother Fenghe needs a stable Crossing the Tribulation without any mishaps."

Master Fenghe closed his eyes and said solemnly, "Exactly, so we’ll make a small move first."

....

By the time Master Cangfeng and Ye Xiao had been seen off, the sun was high in the sky, bright and clear.

The two Golden Core Masters took their leave of Lu Qian, their demeanor now more courteous and... respectful.

Watching their backs as they departed, Lu Qian felt calm.

In this way, they surely wouldn’t reveal the details of the battle. The specifics of his Crossing the Tribulation and the siege of Qiming Spirit Monarch would remain as shallow intelligence perceived from afar by Cangzhou’s various sects and factions, left for them to wildly speculate. The more rumors spread, with stories running rampant, the more the truth would be obscured.

He turned but found Wang Yu quietly standing under the trees halfway up the mountain, his gaze fixed here.

"Senior Brother Wang, you’re seriously injured; even with your extraordinary body, don’t take this lightly." Lu Qian flew over and saw the spots of blood on him, injuries where muscles and bones were displaced, and he imagined that his internal organs were also harmed, so he hurried to advise.

But Wang Yu simply regarded him calmly, "These injuries are temporarily not a problem, I just want to say a few words, and I’ll be done."

Lu Qian nodded, and the two ascended the mountain path together, side by side.

"I saw the Sect Leader having a confidential conversation with Master Cangfeng and Ye Xiao earlier. Does the Sect Leader want our Yunshan Sect to become the leader of the Three Sects Alliance?" Wang Yu asked.

Lu Qian raised an eyebrow, "Certainly that’s the thought, but not now. You eat a meal bite by bite, and the future is long."

Wang Yu nodded, "I’m glad Sect Leader thinks this way. I was worried that with two new Golden Cores in our sect in one day, the Sect Leader might be overly ambitious and act impulsively."

Lu Qian laughed, "How could I be that arrogant? Until now, our sect has lived in Minglong Mountain for thirty-two years, and we’ve only accumulated such this small foundation, not yet the time to be presumptuous."

Now, it is the year 406, May.

In broad terms, the Yunshan Sect has a total of 1,200 disciples, including 400 Inner Sect Disciples and 700 elite disciples in the middle and late stage of Qi Cultivation.

Sect Leader Lu Qian and Sect Leader’s Disciple Wu Yan have both recently advanced to Golden Core.

Gu Niqiang has just entered the Mid-Stage Golden Core. The Jade Flood Dragon is still at the Early Stage of Golden Core, but only a step away from the Mid-Stage Golden Core.

Wang Yu, Jiang Qingfeng, Xiao Tianci, Ding Shu, Tao Boliang, and Guest General Shen Jialuo are all at Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment.

Zheng Duan, Xuu Yingcai, Hao Qiuguang, Tao Zhongxian, Jiang Baitao, Su Yan, Li Da, and Wang Ruoyu are all at Early-Stage Foundation Establishment.