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Chapter 1209 - Chapter 1209 Chapter Five Hundred and Two Subtlety

Chapter 1209: Chapter Five Hundred and Two: Subtlety Chapter 1209: Chapter Five Hundred and Two: Subtlety Xiang Longteng died. Perhaps at first, Ye Mo and Luo Xuan hadn’t intended to kill this new-generation Martial Ancestor on whom the Xiang Family placed great reliance, but as the battle grew increasingly fierce, who could still remember their original rationality and restraint?

The outcome of unrestrained brutality was inevitably a lament of blood and hatred. The heads flying high emboldened the faction of the Cloud Summit Tower, while the Xiang Family, having lost the spearhead of its forces, was already at a numerical disadvantage and now found itself in an even more significant losing position.

But no one dared to retreat, because those who participated in this battle were all closely related to Xiang Longteng. Watching dear friends and acquaintances die before their eyes, the young and hot-blooded warriors naturally became blinded by hatred.

As the severed heads that had flown high came crashing down, the warriors embroiled in the chaotic fight at South City’s precinct no longer understood restraint–especially some of the warriors from the Fierce Realm, who completely unleashed the savagery in their hearts.

They made this battlefield into a true Asura’s ground, where soldiers filled with boundless hatred sought to avenge their brothers in a single vigorous effort. But in such high-level martial exchanges, the amplification brought about by hatred was very limited.

After relinquishing three pieces of Xuanji Jade, the warriors from the Ye and Luo families withstood the frenzied onslaught reminiscent of mad dogs, and then began a massacre.

Warriors who were both exhausted and feral made for the easiest targets–family members fell in swathes, eventually sobering the commanders. However, trying to mend the situation was too late to recoup the losses already sustained.

Those in the ascendant did not know the meaning of mercy, for in the heat of battle, they too had lost companions and brothers!

However, as commanders, Ye Mo and Luo Xuan had already reined in their forces. They exchanged a glance, seemingly having reached some unspoken understanding.

Luo Xuan picked up the severed head of Xiang Longteng, and Ye Mo went to the underground prison to help Liu Qingzong out. The victorious forces of the Cloud Summit Tower began their retreat.

The alliance warriors of Ye and Luo cheered and leaped for joy, like a group of triumphant generals returning home, striding towards the east of the city with their heads held high.

In the eyes of these young people, they were there to uphold the order of Chaochang, the side of justice–and wasn’t it only natural that they had achieved victory in the end?

Simple beliefs can still bring strength. Perhaps only Ye Mo and Luo Xuan knew that there was no such thing as the righteous always thriving in peace. If they could achieve this grand victory, it was certainly because somewhere unknown to them, someone else had borne the heavy burden for them.

Like the six Martial Ancestors who took over the challenge from Longxi’s Pride to face off against the Yanyun Grandmaster, and the tragic battlefield in the heavens.

But all of this had nothing to do with Tang Luo. After confirming that the Cloud Summit Tower had achieved a decisive kill on the battlefield of South City, Tang Luo slipped into the Spirit World Passage and hurried towards Yun Xiu in Cloud Summit Tower.

No matter how quickly he rushed, he was still a step behind. Yun Xiu had already returned to her room before him, pacing anxiously.

Upon seeing Tang Luo’s return, she first closed the door and then in a low, anxious voice said, “Where have you been? I was worried sick.”

Feeling genuinely warmed by someone’s concern, Tang Luo raised an eyebrow, unable to suppress his excitement. He patted his chest and boasted, “To ensure the plan progressed smoothly, I took on the most dangerous task. It is because of my heroic actions that the South City precinct of the Cloud Summit Tower was able to achieve a decisive victory. At this moment, they are bringing back Liu Qingzong. The negotiation is imperative!”

“Wow, my little brother is so incredible!”

Although Yun Xiu didn’t believe a single word, she still praised with an admiring face.

After all, Tang Luo at this moment was weak like a delicate woman who had never cultivated; entrusting her with the most arduous task was indeed not very convincing.

“Cough…” Knowing she was being looked down upon, Tang Luo didn’t argue further and cleared her throat before asking Yun Xiu, “What information have you gathered during the time you were out?”

“Yes!” Yun Xiu became serious: “I’ve received several important pieces of news, the first being that Longxi’s Pride, Tang Luo, suddenly appeared in Chaochang and fought a great battle with Xiang Yan at the border between South City and North City, which has boosted the morale of the Cloud Summit Council to the skies, and Ye Qingcang is even sending out invitations to the Tang Clan’s station in Nangang, asking the person in charge there to come to the Cloud Summit Tower to discuss major issues.”

“The second is that this sudden battle has caused a division within the Cloud Summit Council.”

“A division?” Tang Luo’s eyebrows rose: “Is it serious?”

“Do you know of Qiao’s Trading Company?” Yun Xiu turned to Tang Luo and said, “It’s the one that spreads throughout the southwest, dealing salt across the nine provinces!”

“I’ve heard of it.”

“Master Qiao has long advocated for peace and mutual benefit and least favors the kind of struggle where it’s kill or be killed. This time, the initiation of the surprise attack by Liu Qingzong on the Xiang Family was actually a plot by the Ye and Luo families, which especially displeased Master Qiao. He believes such actions will break the business balance in Chaochang. During an earlier council session, he had a big fight with Master Ye, and they parted on bad terms.”

“Facing such a formidable enemy and yet they engage in infighting, this famed merchant of Longzhou doesn’t seem up to par…”

Tang Luo scratched her head, feeling that Master Qiao’s actions seemed somewhat perplexing, like the strategy of an unimpressive fighter, and hard for people to understand.

Yun Xiu didn’t dwell on Tang Luo’s judgment but instead disclosed the last piece of news: “The last piece of news is that the battle in South City has concluded with Xiang Longteng, the former Chief of Security of Chaochang, beheaded, and his eight hundred Black-armored Warriors put to death. This might prompt a violent reaction from the Xiang Family!”

“How violent can it be?” Tang Luo raised an eyebrow, noncommittally: “The Xiang Family doesn’t seem like a clan that acts on sentiment; would they really go to war with the Cloud Summit Council for the sake of Xiang Longteng alone?”

“The Xiang Family certainly wouldn’t, but Ancestor Xiang Qian is a different story,” Yun Xiu appeared somewhat conflicted: “Xiang Longteng was Xiang Qian’s great-grandson, dearly loved by him since childhood, and even his name was chosen by him, meant to have him lead the Xiang Family to soar to the skies!”

“Eh, so you mean to say, Xiang Qian might take offense at Xiang Longteng’s death and challenge the Cloud Summit Council?”

“Exactly.” Yun Xiu nodded: “Despite over two hundred warriors from the Fierce Realm gathered in East City right now, they lack the top-notch combat power to contend with the Xiang Family. Plus, these people each have their own masters, and it will be difficult for them to act with a united front. If they face too much external pressure, they won’t even need to be defeated–they’ll disintegrate on their own. Forcing the Xiang Family to the negotiating table, I’m afraid there are still several obstacles to overcome.”

“Worry not.” Tang Luo waved her hand: “Ye Qingcang and Luo Zheng are not fools; since they dared to instigate Liu Qingzong to make trouble, they must have something to rely on. And based on what you’ve just told me, this alliance of the Twelve Aristocratic Families is definitely not their trump card.”

“Why?”

“Isn’t it obvious? If the wealthy alliance were Ye Qingcang’s biggest trump card, why would he join with the Luo Clan and attack the Xiang Family without even a warning?” Tang Luo shrugged: “It seems that Master Ye has quite the appetite, considering the Chaochang ‘meat pie’ to be too thinly sliced among the twelve families.”

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