Chapter 736: 70th Chapter: Two Paths Converge, Collaboration Achieved
“What if Shushan joins forces with the attackers, leaving the Asura Path unable to protect itself?”
“Shushan and Kunlun have been in conflict for many years. When Shushan was besieged by the Six Paths last time and suffered the most casualties, they didn’t even ask Kunlun for help. Now that Kunlun is in trouble, even if Shushan is willing to lend a hand, Kunlun would certainly not accept it.”
“What if Penglai comes to the rescue from the East Sea?”
“Penglai is weak and feeble, even if they truly come to help, Mount Wutai would block them at the border; Mount Beimang need not worry.”
“What if the Heavenly Demon Path does not want to send troops?”
“That’s absolutely impossible.”
“If the Nether Ghost Path and Mortal Life Path join forces to attack Kunlun, and the Heavenly Demon Path does not intervene, I’m afraid outsiders will think that the Heavenly Demon Path fears Kunlun.”
“What if the Heavenly Demon Path is not afraid of rumors and only wants benefits?”
“Then let the Nether Ghost Path name their price.”
“If we win the battle, the Qinling, Long Mountain, the lands beyond the passes, and all the other famous mountains and great rivers will belong to the Nether Ghost Path. You stand to gain the most, so naturally, you should set the price to win over the allies.”
By the time Jiang Lianan rushed over, he saw three Nether Ghost Path elders surrounding Wei Dongliu, pattering out various questions, which were then cleverly resolved by Wei Dongliu one by one.
Anyone who could simultaneously play five small roles and maneuver smoothly among five forces would naturally not be lacking in eloquence.
The three Nether Ghost Path elders tried every possible means to find fault, but Wei Dongliu rebuffed them turn by turn, to the point where the Blood Sea Ancestor was delighted, the Honored White Bone frowned, and Wen Yang wanted to laugh but barely restrained himself.
Jiang Lianan also didn’t make an appearance but instead exercised the Heavenly Demon Great Law, hiding in the void to watch her husband’s performance, her eyes brimming with brilliance.
“In summary, Kunlun is destined to fail this time, while our Intercepting Cult is assured of victory,” Wei Dongliu said, his words flowing smoothly until he blurted out about certain victory and certain defeat. Then, he suddenly realized that this notion of certain victory and defeat wasn’t so easy to concoct and promptly changed the subject, “If the Nether Ghost Path still doesn’t want to confront Kunlun directly, then we from the Mortal Life Path will leave immediately and waste no more words here!”
“Hmph,” said the Honored White Bone haughtily, “How the Nether Ghost Path acts is not for the Mortal Life Path to comment on! Wen Yang, see the guests out!”
The Blood Sea Ancestor escorted Wei Dongliu away, and on the way said:
“Don’t be fooled by that old codger White Bone still putting on airs; he’s actually been persuaded by you, he just doesn’t want to show it in front of his subordinates.”
“Once we leave, the Nether Ghost Path will stage a high-level meeting that’s just for show and will finalize the matter.”
“The Ancestor is wise,” Wei Dongliu naturally wouldn’t foolishly agree but offered his compliment instead.
“Now we need to visit the Heavenly Demon Path,” continued the Blood Sea Ancestor. “The Self-reliant Ancestor is capricious, and communicating with her is very troublesome, but luckily for some reason, she holds your wife in high regard.”
“With that connection, the possibility of persuading her has increased considerably.”
Jiang Lianan listened from behind and thought, Oh right! How could I have forgotten that? I must quickly get them to challenge my husband a bit!
Together, the two made their way to the great Mount Dapan in the East Sea, only to see the island was full of exotic flowers and rare herbs. Fragrant birds and scented beasts loitered, and countless beautiful women bathed, picked flowers, and frolicked among them, as if it were an immortal realm on earth.
It’s a pity that all these beautiful women are cold-blooded killers who can snatch mortals to serve as sacrifices for the Heavenly Demon.
After knowing this, Wei Dongliu lost all interest when he saw the charming poses they put on.
Upon arriving at the palace on the mountain summit, Wei Dongliu calmly surveyed his surroundings, only to feel that this residence of the Carefree Ancestor was immensely luxurious, adorned everywhere with gold, jade, and pearls.
The Carefree Ancestor came out dressed in a gorgeous palace attire, swaying gracefully. To those in the know, she was an immortal, but to the ignorant, she might appear as a consort out for a stroll in the imperial palace.
The Blood Sea Ancestor also had a headache, for this woman was always so out of tune, lacking the dignity of an immortal.
In the eyes of this junior, if they but think, “Are all immortals from the Intercepting Cult ?” then my reputation would be ruined.
He didn’t plan to stay long, so he quickly discussed matters with the Carefree Ancestor.
“Going to war with Kunlun? That’s possible,” the Carefree Ancestor nonchalantly agreed, “but Wei Dongliu, what’s going on with you and my precious disciple?”
“Some days ago, she ran back to Mount Dapan weeping, saying you had neglected her after marriage. Is there any truth to this?”
From the shadows, Jiang Lian clenched his teeth in rage, thinking I wanted you to question him, not to exaggerate and paint me as some resentful wife!
The Blood Sea Ancestor had an odd look on his face, thinking I really don’t want to stay here a second longer.
You, a great immortal, going to question a junior about his private marital matters, is that appropriate?
Wei Dongliu was also taken aback, and after a long pause, he said:
“I truly do not know. That day I was to visit the Golden Que Secret Realm and did not take my wife with me; it was not an intentional neglect.”
“I see,” the Carefree Ancestor said leisurely, “but while it’s commendable for a man to achieve success outside, he must not neglect his wife at home. As the head of your sect, you should know this.”
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What are all these nonsensical statements! Seeing the woman go off on even more outrageous tangents, the Blood Sea Ancestor hastened to interrupt her with a strained smile:
“Since we have come to an agreement, I will take my leave now.”
He quickly pulled Wei Dongliu away, fearing the Carefree Ancestor would continue spouting madness, doing further damage to the dignity of the Intercepting Cult’s immortals.
As soon as the two of them left, Jiang Lian emerged from the void, furious:
“What absurdities are you spouting! Read the latest chapters on NovelHub - completely free! If I don’t maintain an immortal’s dignity when speaking with them, they’ll suspect something!”
“In your eyes, are immortals fools who just ‘cover for this’ and ‘Read the latest chapters on NovelHub - completely free! On the other side, Wei Dongliu, having returned to Central Peak with the Blood Sea Ancestor, immediately inquired:
“What about the Asura Path and the Eastern Emperor Path?”
“There’s no need for us to attend to these two sects personally,” the Blood Sea Ancestor said calmly, stroking his beard, “I will write a letter and send it to them. That will suffice.”
Wei Dongliu verbally agreed but thought to himself that, indeed, within the Six Paths, there was a clear hierarchy and discrimination chain.
Between the direct branches and major factions like the Heavenly Demons and Nether Ghosts, compared to the outsider and lesser factions like the Asuras and the Eastern Emperor, there were significant rifts—perhaps even greater than the dissension between Kunlun and Shushan. Now, they were forcibly unified only by shared interests.
Once I become the sovereign of the Six Paths, I will have to find an opportunity to dissolve these divisions; otherwise, they may become the cause of internal strife and fragmentation within the Six Paths in the future.