met free 658. Negotiation Details
658. Negotiation Details
All the shock, panic, hesitation and last struggle in Ling Yuan and Ling Xuanmo's eyes receded like the tide, leaving only boundless heartache and unprecedented determination!
They understood.
I finally understand the Supreme Elder's unwavering dedication to burning his life away, his resolute determination to pull the Spirit Clan out of the quagmire of decay, and his almost tragic passion!
Not fighting is waiting to die! Fighting is to fight for a future for the Spirit Race!
The two slowly straightened their backs, like two sharp blades about to be drawn from their sheaths. They exchanged a silent glance, then looked at the white-haired old man in the flickering candlelight, who seemed to have ignited the flame of life. Their eyes met, and no more words were needed.
Looking at the two juniors he had personally watched grow up, Ling Haonan finally let out a gratified laugh: "Good, there are still some passionate people in the Ling Clan. Let the three of us shoulder this responsibility for the entire clan together."
"I've roughly figured out the plan. As for the matter with the Pill Tower, we'll use their Pill Gathering as a breakthrough point. We'll have Ling Zhuo attend the Pill Gathering and use it as an opportunity to build momentum for them. We'll also send people to intimidate other forces. It would be good if we could subdue them, but first, we'll give them a heads-up that our Spirit Clan is about to emerge."
"Ling Zhuo's influence is certainly no match for the Pill Tower. The Pill Gathering is merely icing on the cake; it's better to have it, but there's no need to regret it if we don't. Outside of the Pill Gathering, we'll offer substantial rewards to shake the foundation of the Pill Tower first. Those two little girls from the Pill Tower are a plot I planted twenty years ago, and they can also become our help." He narrowed his eyes slightly, a shrewd glint flashing deep within his dark pupils.
"With a Dou Di family right in front of us, I'm afraid those middle-level members of the Pill Tower won't be able to remain unmoved." Ling Xuanmo nodded in agreement, a hunter's expectant smirk curling at the corner of his mouth.
"The Pill Tower organization is loose. As long as we approach it in the right way, we can probably shake its foundation, but it won't be fatal. After all, the Pill Tower's anchor isn't the so-called glamorous three giants, but the smaller Pill Tower." Ling Yuan added calmly and clearly. He was completely immersed in the grand scheme of this clan-wide battle, and the prudence and overall perspective befitting a clan leader were on full display at this moment.
"Winning the championship smoothly would be ideal. We can then slowly assimilate the Pill Tower. Of course, with that so-called Lesser Pill Tower around, it's impossible to truly absorb the entire Pill Tower. A portion will be enough. Then, we can silently set up a trap, completing the most crucial step—luring the snake out of its hole and seizing that Mystic Pill!"
"With the championship snatched away, the middle management is in turmoil. They can't afford for Xuan Dan to remain in charge!"
"What if Ling Zhuo doesn't win the Pill Competition?" Ling Xuanmo frowned, directly raising the worst-case scenario.
"Then let's use swift and decisive means to forcefully attack the Pill Tower!" Ling Haonan's tone instantly turned icy, and an invisible killing intent permeated the pavilion.
"Of course, a strong attack must be based on shaking the internal power of the Pill Tower to a certain extent. At the very least, it should affect one of their high-ranking members. The so-called three giants of the Pill Tower are more suitable. Although they have great power in the Pill Tower, their strength is only half-saint. Among the three, Xuan Kongzi is not so easy to shake, but Xuan Leizi and Xuan Yi both have weaknesses that can be exploited."
"Then we can silently send our core power into the heart of the Pill Tower! Activate the air-sealing array to completely isolate ourselves from the outside world, locking down all communication like an iron barrel! Before the Pill Tower can truly react, we'll complete the meticulously prepared rune array. At that point, the Xuan Dan will be helpless, like a caged beast, obediently allowing us to refine it!"
"If things go smoothly, Xiao Yuan will be able to use the unparalleled medicinal power of the Xuan Dan to directly reach the Eight-Star Dou Sheng realm!"
"You can also plunder the top alchemists of the Pill Tower. After my death, you can gradually transplant Imperial blood to cultivate alchemists loyal to our race. With the resources we collect from the Pill Tower, we can select ambitious disciples, invest resources in their careful nurturing, and then the Spirit Race will be revitalized!"
"Of course, during this operation, I will use arrangements to eliminate some stubborn and incompetent individuals through the Dan Tower, or I may do it myself. In any case, I will not allow them to remain in the clan and become a hindrance to the two of you. I will completely clear away obstacles for the future of the Spirit Clan!"
"These are our current ideas. If you have anything you'd like to mention, feel free to do so. My ideas may not be entirely correct." Ling Haonan let out a soft breath, as if a burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
"Will other imperial clans intervene? If any of them intervene, it will be a catastrophe for us." Ling Xuanmo's first question hit the three of them like a heavy hammer.
"I have confirmed the formation that isolates auras and combines air defense with other formations. It will be mainly composed of spirit guards, with other clansmen assisting. At critical moments, it is possible to keep the news from leaking out."
"It's true we're the weakest imperial clan, but weakness has its advantages. When we emerge, the other imperial clans will likely only look down on us. Before we truly cripple the Pill Tower, they won't actively try to stop us; instead, they're more likely to sit back and watch. This gives us time to act swiftly and seize the initiative. There are so many checks and balances among the imperial clans; we'll definitely have our chance!"
"If we're going to take action, the first thing is to be fast, fast enough that no one can react in time, only then is there any chance of success." Ling Yuan didn't waste any words and immediately pointed out the core issue.
"This raises a second problem: what if other ethnic groups come to investigate after this is done?" he asked, staring at Ling Haonan.
They have now finalized their overall strategy, and at this moment, there is no need for any specific difficulties or challenges, only discussions on all the details.
"If we succeed in refining the Xuan Dan before anyone else has even realized what's happening, then we will have already succeeded! At that time, our clan will have an eight-star Dou Sheng expert. Even if the Lei Clan or Yan Clan attacks, with the advantage of the Spirit Realm's terrain, we can still inflict serious damage and cause them to bleed profusely. No Dou Di family will pay a bloody price to pursue the matter over a fallen Dan Tower."
"Then we're left with the Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan." Ling Yuan nodded slightly and continued, "These two clans are far stronger than the others, with profound foundations. An eight-star Dou Sheng can't withstand their pursuit."
"That's right. Whether it's the Soul Clan or the Ancient Clan, if they're determined to attack the Spirit Clan, we'll indeed be at their mercy."
Ling Haonan did not evade the question, but frankly admitted it, even with a sense of melancholy as if he had long understood his fate: "But whether the ancient clans and the Soul Clan will attack us has nothing to do with what we do, only with what they think."