The Alliance of the World Sect, atop the Divine Mountain.
Conference Hall.
Hundreds of elders and numerous Great Beings of the Morning Glow Realm gathered together. The vast hall was packed with people, numbering in the hundreds.
Among them, nearly half were Great Beings of the Morning Glow Realm, almost a hundred in total!
These Great Beings were divided into two factions. One group wore the blue and white fur cloaks of the World Sect Alliance, while the other group was clad in black cloaks, looking particularly mysterious.
Hai Lantian, the Alliance Leader of the World Sect, stood aside, while the seat of the Alliance Leader was occupied by a young man with a godly appearance and an arrogant smile, his eyes full of aggression.
The young man squinted his eyes and said coldly:
“Hai Alliance Leader, I sent Oda Saburo to convey my orders. Why did you refuse to comply?”
“We had already succeeded in the surprise attack, and Great Jin was about to suffer heavy losses. But you ordered a retreat, missing a golden opportunity. Wasn’t that a waste of my good intentions?”
“Tell me, how do you plan to resolve this?”
Hai Lantian didn’t dare to breathe heavily. He knew who the young man in front of him was—the Young Master of the Ji family from Sky State, known as the number one prodigy of Sky State, who suppressed his peers to the point they couldn’t lift their heads.
Since the retreat order yesterday, Hai Lantian had just returned to the alliance when Ji Wushuang arrived with dozens of Great Beings of the Morning Glow Realm at the World Sect Alliance headquarters.
Without saying a word, Ji Wushuang challenged Hai Lantian to a one-on-one duel. Surprisingly, despite being a half-step into the Sky-Reaching Realm, Hai Lantian couldn’t withstand a hundred moves from Ji Wushuang and was defeated.
“Young Master Ji, I wrote the challenge letter to Great Jin as you instructed, and the World Sect Alliance will fully cooperate with you. I believe that should be enough to make amends,” Hai Lantian said.
Ji Wushuang replied indifferently:
“Not enough. I order you to lose this battle to Great Jin, but you must ensure that Space-Time Sword Saint Meng Qin dies. Only then can you make up for my efforts.”
“Can you do that?”
Upon hearing this, the elders of the World Sect Alliance were both shocked and furious, glaring at Ji Wushuang.
But when Ji Wushuang felt their hostile gazes and looked back, they all lowered their heads, not daring to meet his eyes.
The World Sect Alliance had deep foundations, but it was a scattered group, facing the colossal Ji family from Sky State.
The alliance was divided, with half advocating for war, believing that the Ji family had ill intentions. They thought it was better to resist to the death, joining forces with Great Jin to fight against the Sky State intruders, hoping for a slim chance of survival.
The other half, the faction advocating for avoiding war, believed that the Ji family was too powerful. Even if they killed Ji Wushuang’s avatar, the news couldn’t be kept secret, and the Ji family’s retaliation would be unbearable for the alliance.
After much debate, under Hai Lantian’s decision, the alliance compromised.
Because even if they fought, the outcome was uncertain. Ji Wushuang had brought too many Great Beings of the Morning Glow Realm, enough to rival the alliance. Fighting might not lead to victory, and would likely provoke retaliation. So why fight?
But now, Hai Lantian regretted it.
“Young Master Ji, aren’t you going too far? Losing to Great Jin would mean the destruction of the alliance and the ruin of thousands of years of foundation. How can I agree to that?” Hai Lantian said angrily.
Ji Wushuang’s eyes flashed coldly. Without another word, he punched forward, stopping less than an inch from Hai Lantian’s forehead, the lethal intent making Hai Lantian’s body tremble.
“Lose, and the alliance disbands. At least your lives will be spared. My Ji family promises to ensure the prosperity of your alliance’s families and factions for the future! Defy me, and it’s a path to death.”
“Hai Alliance Leader, choose.”
Hai Lantian clenched his fists, his molars almost breaking, his eyes filled with unwillingness, anger, and a sense of helpless defeat.
The Ji family’s power was too immense. Just the shadow of their reputation brought overwhelming pressure.
But how could he easily abandon thousands of years of the alliance’s foundation?
Thud!
Hai Lantian knelt on both knees, his eyes resolute, and said:
“Young Master Ji, I am willing to serve you as my master, just to preserve the alliance’s foundation! If you want Meng Qin dead, fine! I’ll risk my life to eliminate him for you!”
“But the alliance cannot disband, and this battle cannot be lost. We simply cannot afford to lose.”
The alliance elders were stunned by this scene. Even the few families who usually stirred up trouble were wide-eyed.
The dignified Alliance Leader, kneeling to someone else, and even pledging loyalty!
Everyone was furious, cursing Hai Lantian for being unworthy of being the Alliance Leader, disregarding the alliance’s dignity, and demanding his immediate removal from the position.
Hai Lantian remained calm, kneeling on the ground, and said:
“Everyone, there’s no need to curse anymore. Regardless of the outcome, I will step down as Alliance Leader… No, I’ll resign today! Right now!”
“My hundred years as Alliance Leader have been spent mediating and making decisions after your debates, providing a compromise for me to finalize. I’m very tired. This is a good opportunity for me to officially step down and let someone more capable take over.”
Hai Lantian’s tone was sincere and weary. After saying these words, he seemed to have fulfilled his wish, completely relaxed, and smiled.
However, the elders of the various families fell silent, their eyes evasive, each calculating how to seize the position of Alliance Leader to gain more benefits for their families.
Ji Wushuang watched this scene with a smile, tapping his finger on the table, and suddenly said:
“Alright, in honor of Hai Alliance Leader, I’ll communicate with my family to see if we can change the strategy, making the outcome of this battle a victory for the alliance and the defeat of Great Jin.”
Upon hearing this, Hai Lantian’s eyes lit up, and he quickly said, “Thank you, Young Master!”
Ji Wushuang nodded and smiled:
“From now on, you will be my follower. Let these old fellows fight for the Alliance Leader’s seal themselves.”
“Alright.” Hai Lantian didn’t hesitate, taking out a fist-sized golden seal from his storage ring and throwing it on the table.
As expected, when the elders saw the Alliance Leader’s seal and heard Ji Wushuang’s promise, they all breathed heavily.
This concerned the rise and fall of their families for hundreds or even thousands of years, so they couldn’t miss this opportunity.
The elders quickly turned from anger to joy, gratefully saying:
“Hai Alliance Leader is truly worthy of being the Alliance Leader, with great responsibility. Once the next Alliance Leader is chosen and you officially step down, we will place your name in the Hall of Glory for future generations to admire.”
“Thank you, but it’s not necessary.” Hai Lantian’s eyes were filled with deep disappointment as he waved his hand dejectedly.
Ji Wushuang’s smile faded, his pupils turning golden as he activated the internal technique of the Heaven-Watching Pavilion, communicating with a certain existence.
After a long while.
“Alright, my family has agreed to my request. I will be the final trump card in this battle, ensuring your success. If no one can kill Meng Qin, I will personally take action,” Ji Wushuang said with a smile.
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