The Immortal Qin Clan ancestor stared at Qin Nie, staying silent for a long time. After a while, he finally opened his mouth.
“Why did you do this?”
Qin Nie remained silent for a moment before responding, “Ancestor, it was you who said Qin Feng should have his soul shattered and his reincarnation path severed.”
“Indeed, I did say that. But now, with the purpose achieved, our Immortal Qin Clan and the Langya Clan are about to go to war. Within six months, I will stand in the Langya ancestral hall,” the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor said calmly. “Chu Lan found the Three Solar Fruit. Out of respect and reason, Qin Feng should be offered a chance at life.”
“But that Three Solar Fruit... originally belonged to you,” Qin Nie said in a subdued voice.
The Immortal Qin Clan ancestor took out the Three Solar Fruit and examined it for a while before smiling faintly, “So what if it was mine? The fact that they managed to obtain this fruit from you means you weren’t cautious enough. This scheme of yours has failed.”
He paused. “You advised me to test whether Qin Feng could be trusted with significant responsibilities. He has indeed disappointed me. Without this Three Solar Fruit, he would have been tortured and had his soul shattered. This serves as a warning to the younger generation within the clan.”
A smile played on his lips as he looked at Qin Nie. “Unfortunately, you underestimated Chu Lan, which is why she found a way to save Qin Feng. Losing in this way is inconsequential. You should focus on your cultivation and the matters of the Azure Dao Manor.
“Now that the current Prefect lord lacks any practical abilities, once we conquer the Langya Clan and consolidate our power, the position of Prefect lord will naturally fall to me, and you will still be the head of the next generation of the clan.”
“Lord, should we wait until after everything is finished before taking action, to avoid complications?” the Surpassing Dragon Battle General asked, frowning.
He felt that Qin Nie was being somewhat irrational at the moment.
“Complications? You, a full-fledged Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, are worried about complications when dealing with an alleged Golden Core Realm cultivator? Don’t worry. I haven’t asked you to act within the Immortal Qin Manor. You have three days. If you can’t find an opportunity within three days, head to the Langya Clan. I’ll let him live for a while longer,” Qin Nie said with a cold laugh.
The Surpassing Dragon Battle General fell into thought for a few moments before nodding. “Understood.”
He took the Three Solar Fruit and turned to leave.
“Wait a moment,” Qin Nie suddenly called out.
“Is there something else, Lord?” the Surpassing Dragon Battle General asked, looking back at Qin Nie.
“Capture him alive, no need to kill him. I want to have a word with him,” Qin Nie said.
The Surpassing Dragon Battle General understood that Qin Nie wanted to vent his anger by torturing the target. He nodded slightly and then quickly left.
“The Baichuan clan?” Fang Chen pondered.
It seemed that this clan would play a crucial role in the upcoming war. The fact that the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor handed the Three Solar Fruit to Qin Nie, expecting him to deliver it to the Baichuan clan's ancestor, was puzzling. Why not choose a Nascent Soul cultivator for such an important task?
Fang Chen hadn't figured that out yet.
However, it was clear that the Langya Batian mentioned was likely a Spirit Blood Sect cultivator. The Three Solar Fruit would eventually be transferred from the Langya clan to the Baichuan Clan, causing the Baichuan clan to switch sides and join the Langya Clan’s camp.
Fang Chen sighed lightly. “To resolve this war now, it would require external force; otherwise, any scheme is futile.”
It was like an avalanche. There might have been ways to stop it before it started, but once it begins, everything in its way is bound to be overwhelmed and buried. Qin Nie’s role merely served as the trigger.
Fang Chen considered the idea of persuading the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor to end the senseless conflict or revealing Qin Nie’s true intentions. Though it might be a viable path, the chances of success were slim.
Returning to his physical body, Fang Chen opened the door of his meditation room and saw Li Daoye looking anxious, like a cat on a hot tin roof.
“What’s the matter?” Fang Chen asked casually.
“Lord, weren’t you at the ancestral hall? I heard that the battle between the Immortal Qin Clan and the Langya clan is about to begin. Was the situation not prevented?” Li Daoye asked in a low voice.
“It couldn’t be stopped. The one most eager for this war is not the Spirit Blood Sect, but the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor. He believes he can suppress the Langya Clan within six months,” Fang Chen said, shaking his head slightly.