Chapter 1599 - 1595: Decision

Chapter 1599: Chapter 1595: Decision

Xu Qianfan frowned and said, "So, if we go in, we’ll be attacked?"

"It’s very likely." Zhou Chongming said slowly, "If it’s truly as Zhiyuan predicted, once we enter, we’ll inevitably be surrounded by Strange Beasts and Fierce Beasts. Strange Beasts are manageable, but those Fierce Beasts..."

He shook his head, "I’m afraid we can’t hold them off."

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Lu Wanshan, "Sect Leader, even with my Jade Talisman, your Jade Heaven Sword, and even the Little Heavenly Sword, we probably can’t withstand those Fierce Beasts, especially with other experts fighting."

Lu Wanshan said with a serious face, "It seems this Grotto Heaven is a huge pit for us."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "No matter what encounters they have, whether they break through to Spirit Venerable or not, it’s best for our disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect not to care."

He sighed inwardly.

The Thirty-Six Heavens are all in turmoil, how can the Heavenly Sword Sect and the other Three Sects hold back?

He understood that repeatedly suppressing is just delaying time.

The longer the delay, the less the loss.

Through the Jade Pendant, I have now gathered a lot of information and intelligence.

As time passes, more information will be obtained, giving a clearer understanding of the entire Grotto Heaven.

"It’s difficult." Meng Xusheng shook his head, "They can’t sit still, there’s definitely a lot of resentment. Even if we say you, Zhiyuan, saw the future, and saw them having a slim chance of survival, they wouldn’t care. They’ll definitely want to fight for the future."

Zhou Chongming and Xu Qianfan nodded.

They could understand the minds of these masters because they had similar thoughts.

Especially many of the older ones, they all want to give it one last try, live or die.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Sect Leader, why not stage a big action, a joint action of the Four Sects, to divert attention?"

Lu Wanshan shook his head, "Now that the Evil Sect is declining and Demon Beasts are staying quiet."

Only with these two factors can the Four Great Sects’ forces be mobilized.

Chu Zhiyuan frowned in thought, "Otherwise, should we stir up a ruckus?"

"How?" Meng Xusheng asked curiously, "What kind of ruckus?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "How about an internal battle among the Four Sects?"

"Ah—!?" Meng Xusheng exclaimed in surprise and confusion, "An internal battle among the Four Sects?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "A conflict arises, and then they start fighting, causing a huge commotion."

"This..." The Third Elder hesitated and looked at Lu Wanshan.

Lu Wanshan frowned, "This is tantamount to lighting a fire, and if it really ignites, it could end up harming ourselves."

When facing the Court, the Four Sects are united, but their internal relations are subtle.

If a fight really breaks out, it might fake a real one, a play turned into reality.

At that time, a broken mirror would be hard to repair.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Then how about we have a fight with Guanghan Palace?"

"Guanghan Palace..." Lu Wanshan pondered.

Meng Xusheng said, "That’s good. We have good relations with Guanghan Palace, and can communicate in time. If we start making trouble, the other two sides will definitely come to stop us."

Zhou Chongming said, "Won’t they take the opportunity to fan the flames?"

Xu Qianfan snorted, "Perhaps not, especially the Fuyun Sect, they’d definitely do it!"

"The Guiyang Sword Sect wouldn’t." Zhou Chongming nodded.

The disciples of the Guiyang Sword Sect are straightforward and wouldn’t do such a thing.

But the Fuyun Sect is adaptable, can be hard or soft, Yin or Yang, and values the balance of Yin and Yang the most.

If they see two sects causing trouble, they may not necessarily immediately reconcile, but instead, take the chance to weaken the two sects’ forces.

Thus making the power of the Four Sects more balanced.

"We should inform Guanghan Palace in advance and communicate timely," Chu Zhiyuan said, "I’ll be in charge of communication."

He turned to look at Lu Wanshan.

Lu Wanshan pondered.

Zhou Chongming said, "This matter is somewhat risky. If it gets out of hand and turns real, then it’s troublesome."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "It’s better than facing heavy losses, having our Primordial Energy greatly damaged and declining."

"Ah..." Zhou Chongming sighed.

Meng Xusheng said, "Zhiyuan, by making trouble, we won’t end up overturning things, right?"

Xu Qianfan smiled, "It shouldn’t come to that, relations with Guanghan Palace are good."

The relationship between the Heavenly Sword Sect and Guanghan Palace has always been stable.

Although Guanghan Palace stands alone, always dignified and aloof, there has been no conflict with the other Three Sects.

After all, they are a purely female sect, and the Three Sects naturally make compromises for them.

Even if they are excessive, they wouldn’t retaliate too much, especially since Guanghan Palace is powerful, yet doesn’t bully the weak and acts justly.

Zhou Chongming said, "Won’t it be too fake? Won’t the Court and others see through it?"

Xu Qianfan said, "They probably wouldn’t think of that."

They slowly stopped and looked at Lu Wanshan.

The final decision still had to be made by Sect Leader Lu Wanshan.

Lu Wanshan stood up, walked to the hall’s steps, paced with his hands behind his back, his expression stern.

His eyes flashed with brilliance, alternating light and dark.

Various pros and cons whirled in his mind, various outcomes emerged in his mind.

The worst result is making it real, genuinely conflict, completely breaking up.

"Sect Leader...?"

"Zhiyuan, go to Guanghan Palace and speak with Palace Master Xiao, see what she thinks."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded solemnly.

"If Palace Master Xiao agrees, then we will put on a show!" Lu Wanshan said in a deep voice, "For the fortune of our Four Sects, this is our only choice."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

Meng Xusheng chuckled, "Sect Leader, you’re wise!"

"Ah... I really don’t know if it’s right or wrong." Lu Wanshan shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Hopefully it goes smoothly."

Chu Zhiyuan didn’t speak.

This idea of his is also a lousy one.

It’s influenced by the history of the past lives, seeing the rise and fall of the courts throughout history, whenever internal conflicts were intense, the best way is to divert it externally.

Now that internal instability and restlessness are present, conflict with external parties can shift their focus.

When they’re stirring up trouble with Guanghan Palace, are they still focused on entering the New Cave Heaven?

Isn’t that too selfish?

Meng Xusheng said, "As long as we plan carefully, there won’t be any issue."

Xu Qianfan nodded, "It’s only feasible with Zhiyuan here, without Zhiyuan, this plan wouldn’t work at all."

Guanghan Palace is not close with the other Three Sects; it’s Zhiyuan they’re close to.

A bit closer to the Heavenly Sword Sect due to fondness by association.

With Chu Zhiyuan here, Guanghan Palace can be convinced, otherwise, there’s no way Guanghan Palace would cooperate.

With Chu Zhiyuan here, messages can be delivered promptly, avoiding mistakes.

"Zhiyuan, you should go, explain it well to Palace Master Xiao."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

...

Guanghan Palace

Xiao Mingyue sat cross-legged on the Arhat Bed in the main hall.

Behind her hung a Bright Moon Painting. The moon in the painting was spilling moonlight, seeming to overflow from inside the painting, enveloping Xiao Mingyue.

Xiao Mingyue, as if bathing in the moonlight, appeared solemn and still, her eyes slightly closed, resembling a jade figure.

Chu Zhiyuan sat on the embroidery stool opposite her, looking serious.

Qi Qingmei sat on another embroidery stool, lightly frowning in thought.

They were all considering Chu Zhiyuan’s proposal.

Weighing and pondering over the Heavenly Sword Sect’s proposed play.

Chu Zhiyuan saw Xiao Mingyue’s expression and shook his head inwardly.

He knew Xiao Mingyue probably wouldn’t agree.

Even with all his elaborate words, painting a beautiful picture, shifting the sect’s masters’ focus, and easing the Court’s concerns.

But Xiao Mingyue had too many concerns and clearly wasn’t persuaded.

This left Chu Zhiyuan quite helpless.

Moving mountains is easy, changing minds is difficult, especially for someone like Xiao Mingyue.

She trusted her judgement more, wouldn’t be persuaded by outsiders, nor influenced by the external world.