Chapter 424: Chapter 423: A Mixture of Good and Bad
With this in mind, Ye Fan instructed Huyan Yuncheng, "Continue to track down the whereabouts of the Heavenly Inquiry Sword."
"Yes!" Huyan Yuncheng imdiately responded with deference.
But Ye Fan pressed on, "In this conflict between the hidden sects, have any external forces been ddling?"
This point was crucial. The Divine Dragon’s appearance in Lanling not long ago was far too coincidental to be ignored.
"As a matter of fact, there has been," Huyan Yuncheng replied at once.
"Oh?" Ye Fan looked at Huyan Yuncheng, puzzled, wondering if the Divine Dragon was manipulating things from behind the scenes.
At this, Huyan Yuncheng elaborated, "Although the Murong Family is reputed to be the strongest of the hidden sects, I had heard absolutely nothing about them hosting a gathering. It was only a month ago that news of this eting suddenly surfaced. Then Jiang Changhai, that old fox, approached . He wanted my help to seize the leadership of the hidden sects alliance and oppose the Murong Family."
Huyan Yuncheng believed that Jiang Changhai was brave but lacked strategy. Even if he beca the Alliance Hierarch of the hidden sects, he certainly wouldn’t be able to hold the position for long. The Murong Family had been preparing for this event for a great while; the other families would have a hard ti shaking their status.
Ye Fan was shocked. The timing was too perfect; the first clues of the Divine Dragon in Lanling had also appeared a month ago. As things stood now, the ti and place lined up perfectly.
It appeared the Murong Family had the backing of the Divine Dragon. But why would the Divine Dragon be interested in the hidden sects? Their combat power wasn’t as great as that of other major sects. Using the hidden sects to deal with him hardly seed worth the effort. Then again, in his experience, the Divine Dragon never played by the rules.
"It seems this gathering of the hidden sects isn’t so simple," Ye Fan said. "Who do you plan to support?"
In his view, Huyan Yuncheng was a very astute man, which was why he asked for his opinion.
Huyan Yuncheng said, "Leader, the Jiang Family is not suitable to lead the hidden sects alliance. They may seem capable of contending with the Murong Family, but in truth, out of the more than thirty hidden sects, not a single one can truly challenge the Murongs. Even if my Huyan Family joined forces with the Jiang Family, we would still be dood to fail."
Huyan Yuncheng saw the situation with piercing clarity, imdiately analyzing all the unfavorable factors.
"Indeed," Ye Fan said. "You see things very clearly."
"Therefore, my original plan was to wait and see how things develop. But now, I have an idea," Huyan Yuncheng continued.
"Oh? Let’s hear it," Ye Fan prompted.
"I believe we can make Miss Shangguan the Alliance Hierarch of the hidden sects alliance," Huyan Yuncheng declared.
At these words, Shangguan Qiuyue was completely stunned. She had never expected Huyan Yuncheng to nominate her.
Ye Fan glanced at Shangguan Qiuyue, then nodded. "That’s an excellent idea."
"I... I don’t want to be the Alliance Hierarch!" Shangguan Qiuyue was at a loss for words.
"No, no," Ye Fan countered. "With you as the Alliance Hierarch, we can shatter the sches of both the Murong and Jiang Families. Even if this is all a preditated plot, it will fall apart the mont you take the position."
On this point, his analysis perfectly coincided with Huyan Yuncheng’s.
But Shangguan Qiuyue remained hesitant. "If I were to beco the Alliance Hierarch, I doubt anyone would agree."
Although she was an ambitious woman, she was still just a woman. If she aid for the leadership, she figured that besides Huyan Yuncheng, every other family would likely oppose her.
"That’s what makes it a challenge. Pressure creates challenges, doesn’t it? Besides, you have , don’t you?" Ye Fan gave Shangguan Qiuyue a reassuring look. "Huyan and I will both help you. And don’t worry about being overwheld with duties after you beco the Alliance Hierarch. You can just leave everything for Huyan to manage."
"Is that really acceptable?" Shangguan Qiuyue asked, looking toward Huyan Yuncheng.
Huyan Yuncheng imdiately bowed his head. "I am willing to serve the Leader with my utmost loyalty!"
"Alright!" Shangguan Qiuyue was not an indecisive woman. Since both Ye Fan and Huyan Yuncheng were endorsing her so strongly, she had to fight for the position of Alliance Hierarch.
Then, Ye Fan turned to Huyan Yuncheng. "Huyan, what are the requirents to beco the Alliance Hierarch?"
"Leader, the conditions used to be simple," Huyan Yuncheng replied. "The faction that gained the support of the most families would na the Alliance Hierarch. But things are different now. The situation now is, whoever has the biggest fist becos the Alliance Hierarch!"
"That suits
perfectly," Ye Fan said with a grin. "Excellent! I like this kind of domineering style."
Huyan Yuncheng added, "When the ti cos, Leader, you just need to disguise yourself as one of Miss Shangguan’s servants or attendants. Once you step onto the stage, you will surely dominate the competition!"
Huyan Yuncheng knew just how fearso Ye Fan was. To be known as the Killing God of the Divine Land, it wasn’t just his reputation that was terrifying—it was his overwhelming strength. Huyan Yuncheng was an insightful man, and his astuteness was the key reason the Huyan Family had risen to its current position. Before the Heavenly King Hall had even confronted the Mo Sect, he had already contacted the Hall and shown them extre goodwill. Back then, virtually no one thought the Heavenly King Hall stood a chance, yet he bet on them, believing they could annihilate the Mo Sect. So, at that critical mont, he unhesitatingly threw his lot in with them. When the Heavenly King Hall subsequently defeated the Mo Sect in a single stroke, the Huyan Family’s status soared. Any rival who had dared to provoke them was crushed by the Heavenly King Hall. This ti, he was planning the gathering of the hidden sects for Ye Fan, and his ticulous preparations in every aspect had earned Ye Fan’s comndation.
Just then, a voice ca from outside the secret room.
"Reporting to the Family Head, there is a visitor asking for you!"
"I told you not to disturb
during a confidential discussion!" Huyan Yuncheng snapped with impatience.
But his confidant outside insisted, "Family Head, it’s soone from the Murong Family!"
Huyan Yuncheng’s gaze imdiately shifted to Ye Fan.
"We’ll hide ourselves for a mont," Ye Fan said. "It seems the Murong Family can’t sit still. They’ve undoubtedly co to threaten and entice you."
"I think so too," Huyan Yuncheng nodded.
The visitor was the head of the Murong Family, Murong Chong.
Ye Fan and Shangguan Qiuyue concealed themselves in the shadows, where they could witness the entire exchange.
Huyan Yuncheng stepped forward to greet his guest. "Murong Family Master, what important matter brings you here today?"
"It is indeed an important matter," Murong Chong said directly. "Huyan, you’re a smart man, so I’ll be frank with you."
"I’m all ears," Huyan Yuncheng replied.
He always maintained such a docile deanor; people like that were often the most cunning. By letting Ye Fan overhear the conversation, he was demonstrating that he had no secrets from the Heavenly King Hall.
Murong Chong was a coarse man, but his mind was surprisingly sharp. He said, "It’s nothing complicated. I’m just here to tell you not to side with the Jiang Family."
"Oh? I’ll need a reason," Huyan Yuncheng said smoothly. "After all, you know the relationship between my Huyan Family and the Jiang Family."
Murong Chong scoffed. "Because siding with the Jiang Family is a death wish!"
"If it’s just the Murong Family against them, wouldn’t that be a rather arrogant claim, Murong Family Master?" Huyan Yuncheng said, feigning disbelief.
Excellent. Huyan Yuncheng really is clever. He knows what information I’m after and is already starting to probe for it.
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