Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1400 - 1393: Fanning the Flames

Chapter 1400: Chapter 1393: Fanning the Flames

"Please don’t force me to do this," Yichuan Yong said with an ugly expression.

"Please don’t make me see blood, thank you," Zisu replied unapologetically.

"But they’re my family..." Yichuan Yong tried to appeal to emotions.

"That’s your family, not my country. Why should I help your family?" Zisu tilted her head and asked.

"That guy is naive, thinking he can snatch Zisu from the hands of the Demon Clan with just a dozen Cultivators, as if all his subordinates were Gundams," Hu Daoke muttered to Cheng Ziang, unable to hold himself back.

"It looks so dangerous, but I don’t know why... It’s getting more and more exciting," Cheng Ziang took a deep breath, speaking with some excitement.

Not just him, Feng felt the same. Although her eyes were sharp and cold, her heart was incredibly excited, eagerly wishing that the two sides would start fighting right then and there.

"So, well..." Yichuan Yong looked troubledly at Zisu, and after a long silence, he stuttered, "This rumor has nothing to do with you, right?"

"Are you questioning me?" Zisu didn’t answer his question but kept pressuring him.

"No, no, just..." Yichuan Yong swallowed, then continued, "I just need a definitive answer, so even if you don’t come back with me, I can explain it to my father."

"Alright, then I’ll tell you, we have absolutely nothing to do with this matter, are you satisfied now?" Zisu smiled at him, her eyes unwavering as she spoke.

"Well then... sorry to have disturbed you..." Yichuan Yong took a deep breath, finally turned around helplessly, and waved his hand to recall the Mansion’s guards who had been arrayed for battle.

Watching his retreating, dejected figure, Cheng Ziang couldn’t help shaking his head and exclaimed in Chinese, "He’s really a simpleton..."

In fact, from just now, if Yichuan Yong had been a bit mentally stronger, he wouldn’t have been so easily overwhelmed by Zisu’s imposing attitude. Sadly, he didn’t possess his father’s strong presence, and what’s worse, Zisu realized this and continued to verbally pressure him.

He had come to accuse her, but instead, Zisu dominated him in terms of momentum, resulting in Yichuan Yong losing miserably in a standard diplomatic mission.

Yichuan Yong bringing people to find Zisu clearly showed that the Yichuan Clan had become desperate, unable to refute the multitude of rumors flying around.

Now there were only two paths before them, either to launch an attack on the Demon Clan’s army to prove their innocence, which would undoubtedly destroy the olive branch extended by the Demon Clan, making peace harder to achieve later on.

The other path was to convene a meeting with representatives of the three aristocratic families and the Demon Clan, letting the Demon Clan clarify the situation. This could convince the other two families that the Demon Clan intended to cease fire with all three families simultaneously, not collude with the Yichuan Clan to harm the other two families.

However, no matter which method they chose, the initiative was in the hands of the Demon Clan. From the moment Zisu entered the Yichuan Mansion, the Yichuan Clan had fallen into a trap. If they had chosen to attack and resolve Zisu and her companions in the mansion then, they might have escaped the trap.

It’s a pity that they did not realize this meeting was a complete trap. Yichuan Hong only innocently believed that the Demon Clan feared their status and didn’t realize Zisu was setting them up.

And even now, the Yichuan Clan hadn’t noticed they had fallen into the Demon Clan’s trap and were actively debunking rumors, not pondering why these rumors existed in the first place.

Under such circumstances, if the Demon Clan chose to launch a surprise attack on the other two aristocratic families, it would definitely intensify the conflict between the Yichuan Clan and the other families.

But then, the Yichuan Clan would realize they had been trapped by the Demon Clan, and after reconciling their internal conflicts, there would be no more possibility for negotiation between the three aristocratic families and the Demon Clan.

So although the Demon Clan currently held the initiative, Zisu remained inactive, wisely observing the divisions among the three aristocratic families.

Linglan had said that the best outcome was for the three major aristocratic families to fight among themselves, allowing the Demon Clan to reap the rewards. Only then would it be appropriate to divide and conquer. To achieve a perfect plan, they must not act rashly but should instead continuously build momentum and intensify the conflict between the Yichuan Clan and the other two aristocratic families.

No matter the outcome, there was bound to be a deep rift between the Yichuan Clan and the other two families, one that would be difficult to bridge.

After sending Yichuan Yong away, Zisu began contemplating the next steps. As just mentioned, because of the rumors, the relationship between the Yichuan Clan and the other two major families was extremely tense. Employing some minor tactics now would undoubtedly intensify the conflict between the two sides.

However, if they were to send men to attack the two families now, they would undoubtedly alert the enemy and possibly cause the whole plan to fall short.

Thus, on this issue, Zisu and Yunji discussed at length but were unable to reach a consensus.

Yunji suggested dispatching the Demon Clan’s cavalry into the territories of the two families to harass them. But such an overt invasion would undoubtedly sabotage the advantageous position Zisu had painstakingly established, so that was not an option.

Faced with their predicament, Hu Daoke couldn’t help but propose his own plan: for the three of them to enter the territories of the two aristocratic families and harass them.

Hu Daoke’s plan seemed absurd, but upon closer consideration, it was oddly suitable. The main attacks of the Advance Team were the Yuanzi Star Fragmentation and Feng’s Royal Dao combat techniques, which were entirely different from the Demon Clan army’s musketry.

If they were to carry out the harassment, the two aristocratic families would definitely not suspect it was the work of the Demon Clan and might even think it was the Yichuan Clan’s doing.

Though this plan seemed good in theory, it was difficult to implement in practice. The Advance Team wasn’t part of the Demon Clan’s army; these three didn’t fall under Yunji’s command but directly reported to Luo’er. Without his orders, the Demon Clan had no authority to mobilize them.

Moreover, Zisu didn’t want to damage her relationship with Luo’er. She knew well that Luo’er didn’t want his team members entering the battlefield for fear they would encounter danger. Therefore, she would certainly not ask them unless necessary.

But these three didn’t see it that way. Feng aside, for she listened to everyone in the Advance Team, Cheng Ziang was the deputy captain of the Advance Team. To some extent, he had a certain autonomy and didn’t need to follow Luo’er’s orders for everything.

Thus, regarding Hu Daoke’s proposed plan, as long as Cheng Ziang agreed, there was essentially no need for Luo’er to speak up.

"If Luo’er finds out about this, you’re in trouble, buddy," Cheng Ziang said with a helpless smile as he spread his hands after hearing Hu Daoke’s suggestion.

"What’s the big deal, it’s not like we’re definitely going to encounter danger," Hu Daoke replied, looking back.

"We’ll definitely encounter danger. We’re not out doing good deeds; we’re going to stir up someone else’s turf to the heavens," Cheng Ziang said.

"That’s no problem, you have Liseya, and I have Little Fengye. We can handle it," Hu Daoke said confidently.

"Since when did Feng become yours..." Cheng Ziang muttered, glancing sideways at Feng and couldn’t help asking, "So, Feng, what do you think?"

"I’m fine with anything, I’ll follow your lead!" Upon hearing Cheng Ziang calling her, Feng quickly straightened up and answered earnestly.

"You should at least make a stance, don’t let this guy set the pace..." Cheng Ziang sighed.

"Mr. Leon plans to..." Zisu looked at him with a mix of anticipation and worry, her tone hesitant.

"How to put it..." Facing Zisu’s expectant gaze, Cheng Ziang seemed somewhat at a loss and awkwardly smiled before saying, "Actually, I’m quite happy to see your Demon Clan unify West Outer Heaven and put an end to the turmoil. But as you know, being a deputy captain, I have to be responsible for my people..."

"Old Cheng, you’ve learned to pull rank now?" Hu Daoke asked somewhat anxiously.

"What pulling rank? Isn’t what I’m saying the truth?" Cheng Ziang retorted with a glance.