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Chapter 1391 - Chapter 1391 Chapter 682 Sudden Change in the Situation

Chapter 1391: Chapter 682: Sudden Change in the Situation Chapter 1391: Chapter 682: Sudden Change in the Situation “But now, it is no longer a matter of loss or gain for one clan, one city; rather, it has become key as to whether Chengzhou and its many clans can preserve the last thread of their lineage in the face of changing circumstances.”

Ning Bufu gazed into the distance, as if he saw a vision of Chengzhou reduced to ruins and remnants after a great battle, speaking somberly, “If you want to compete, please do so with all your might; if you do not wish to compete…”

Resigned, he shook his head. Ning Bufu did not continue, as Chengzhou, though weak, had no reason to be held back by King Realm’s inspection alone by the union of the noble clans.

In essence, it was largely a matter of selfish interests; apart from the Ning Family, which part had not hidden their multiple tactics? Moreover, some were causing disturbances outside, taking advantage of the Diancang Mountain, where Chengzhou’s powerhouses gathered, thinking it a chance for ascension like some petty jesters.

Commoners failed to see the significance of Longyuan, assuming that the Ning Family took the lead solely for their own benefit.

However, with the foundation of the Ning Family, were Ning Bufu a half-step Grandmaster, all that was required was a nod, and which sect’s holy land in Xiehe would not welcome him with great regard?

Just this year, he had received numerous invitations from various Xiehe state sects’ holy lands.

But he was a man of Chengzhou; although some said it was a backward place, it was his homeland.

A true man should bear his homeland and move forward, not use his native place as a stepping stone and feel ashamed to mention it once successful.

This was the ancestral teaching of Chengzhou’s Ning Family, also a behavior code for generations of the Ning Family; unfortunately, not everyone believed it.

“The elder will convey what the head of Ning Family has said, but if the battle does change, it’s best for Brother Ning to start making preparations early.”

Mo Yuju felt somewhat uncomfortable, although he could understand the worries and openness in Ning Bufu’s heart.

However, the way of the noble clans was not to place hope on others.

Hence, even though Longyuan concerned Chengzhou’s future, the other noble clans still would not put forth their full effort.

Even the Mo Family was the same; this was something etched deep into the bones of noble clans.

“Thanks for the reminder from the Head of Mo Family.”

With his right hand, Ning Bufu patted the fierce tempered blade and said with a light smile, “People say a tiger never falls from the stand even in death; maybe only when the Chengzhou nobles see something, will they be willing to put forth all their effort.”

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Regulate breathing, heal wounds, recover energy, cultivate.

The cycles of repetition aimed at bringing out their best state to face the enemy; of course, those skilled in battle formations were even more busy, wanting to establish more advantages.

But in such a battlefield where numbers dictated strength, how effective these quickly constructed formations were, only heaven knew.

It was like a traveler soaked by rain stubbornly wearing an overcoat, merely for some mental comfort.

The garrison commanders knew well that only the Fire Department was here for the battle over the spirit of Longyuan, but the Chengzhou clan did not.

Seeing their resolve to fight to the death, the morale on the side of Chengzhou nobles grew even weaker.

Thus, the standoff continued for an entire day; after reconditioning, the elite of Fire Department once again grew restless, looking to cause trouble for Chengzhou.

However, due to someone’s intervention, they stopped in their tracks; the Longxi’s Pride, absent for the whole day, returned to Diancang Mountain and conveyed several significant pieces of news to both sides.

“Evil King Palace’s elites have concluded their assembly and set off from Evil King City, led by the Young Palace Master Duan Longcheng and Grandmaster Duan Siping, roughly a hundred strong.”

“The Wuji Guards from Wuji Mansion are also deploying their full forces, and they will arrive at Diancang Mountain in a few days.”

“So, do you all intend to stand outside the Spirit Realm Gate and just stare blankly?”

Tang Luo laughed and shouted towards the Chengzhou families, “If the experts from the two sects arrive, neither the immense wealth of the Yun Family nor the King Realm inheritance from Yun Zu will have anything to do with you!”

The most remarkable aspect of Tang Luo’s extraordinary voice was that it could reach everyone who needed to hear him amid such boundless chaos.

Several garrison commanders from the Fire Department and family heads from Chengzhou naturally turned pale upon hearing the news revealed by Tang Luo.

The alarm among the ranks was natural, given the impending joint attack of the two major sects. With a Grandmaster in place, there would no longer be a stage for them to perform.

“Head of Ning Family, Head of Mo Family, we cannot delay any longer. The powerhouses from the Evil King Palace and Wuji Mansion are arriving soon. When they clear out Diancang Mountain, we will end up with nothing. Perhaps… perhaps we should give up on the Spirit Realm and search for the treasures and inheritance instead.”

“Yes, in just a few days, our Chengzhou has suffered dozens of casualties and severe injuries among the Martial Ancestors. If we wait for the sects to arrive, these sacrifices will be in vain. We should not persist in this standoff with the king’s patrol. It’s safer to secure our gains!”

Gathering the numerous clans of Chengzhou could not have been accomplished solely through guidance; interests had to be involved.

Thus, for most of the Chengzhou noble families, the prestige of chasing the Human King’s inheritance and immense wealth outweighed the desire for Longyuan.

The reason Ning Bufu chose to confront and display a strong stance of completely expelling the opposition was merely because this lie would be exposed upon entering Longyuan.

Inside, there was no enemy wealth; Ning Bufu, who first entered Longyuan, saw only desolate plains.

Nevertheless, he followed the rumor, gathering all the Chengzhou tribes here, using the families’ greed to vie for a lifeline for Chengzhou.

But now…

Ning Bufu frowned, looking at the man in the distant sky. He did not believe Tang Luo was unaware of the falsehood of this rumor. If that was the case, why would he bring this matter up?

Even more bizarrely, knowing the truth, why didn’t any of the Garrison Commanders rebuke Tang Luo but let it pass instead? Could there be secrets in Longyuan unknown to him?

Gripping the handle of his blade, this sense of gradually losing control was truly distressing for the Chengzhou Tiger.

“So, to avoid us all effort in vain, I propose–we from each of the three parties should send a few representatives deep into Longyuan to see if we can divide the interests before the two major sects arrive.”

Tang Luo, looking gleeful, said, “After all, fighting also consumes our resources. In the past two days, those from Chengzhou and those who patrol with the king have consumed a lot of elixirs. Continuing this meaningless struggle might end up costing more resources than those hidden in Longyuan, which would be quite ironic!”

“So, according to the will of Longxi’s Pride, how should we split these representative roles to be fair?”

A man from the Fire Department stepped forward, dressed in crimson scale armor with a purple-gold crown, his tall figure elegant as he spoke upward.

“To investigate the situation in the Spirit Realm, too few people won’t be sufficient; we need at least twenty or thirty.”

Tang Luo glanced at the man and elaborated, “Be sure to complete the investigation of Longyuan as quickly as possible, because allocating the resources will also take time.”

“Hmm, Longxi’s Pride’s suggestion is both sensible and reasonable.”

The man smiled, then turned his head to Ning Bufu and said, “It remains to be seen whether Head of Mo Family and Head of Ning Family would agree?”

Ning Bufu remained silent, Mo Yuju’s brow furrowed. A few words between Tang Luo and Cao Ziqi had led them to an agreement, leaving the two feeling uneasy about how to proceed.

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