Chapter 425: Chapter 424 Confrontation
However, upon hearing this, Murong Chong’s expression turned cold. "My Murong Family is more than enough!" he said. "You probably don’t know the full extent of my Murong Family’s resources! There’s no harm in telling you.
"My Murong Family has always been at the top of the hidden sects, though I know this may not be enough to intimidate you. But surely you’ve heard that my family’s Heavenly Inquiry Sword is about to make its appearance? The one in my Murong Family who controls the Heavenly Inquiry Sword is not only incredibly powerful but also one of the top figures in a most formidable organization!"
"Oh?" Huyan Yuncheng continued to play dumb.
Murong Chong said, "Have you ever heard of the Divine Dragon?"
At these words, Huyan Yuncheng was truly shocked. Of course, he had heard of the Divine Dragon, an organization that united the greatest martial arts experts from across the Divine Land. In the current Divine Land, no other power was their match.
He asked in shock, "Could it be that the person from your Murong Family who controls the Heavenly Inquiry Sword is from the Divine Dragon?"
"That’s right. The Divine Dragon has three Great Commanders, and the one from my family who controls the Heavenly Inquiry Sword is none other than Jue Ying! I’m telling you this for your own good, you old fox. If you want to live, you’d better watch yourself at tomorrow’s gathering of the hidden sects! Furthermore, he has returned this ti. If you still refuse to see reason, then don’t bla the Murong Family for being ruthless!" Murong Chong threatened.
Huyan Yuncheng imdiately replied, "I will not interfere in your business with the Jiang Family!"
"That’s for the best! The Jiang Family’s days are numbered. Also, if you breathe a word of our conversation today, the Huyan Family will cease to exist. As long as you obediently submit to my Murong Family, I will not mistreat the Huyan Family!"
Murong Chong promptly stood up and left, not noticing Ye Fan and Shangguan Qiuyue.
Of course, the person most shocked at that mont was Ye Fan. Back when he was part of the Divine Dragon, he had only seen the three Great Commanders once. Among them, Jue Ying was without a doubt the strongest. He never expected Jue Ying to be from the Murong Family.
It seems this alliance of the hidden sects is inseparably connected to the Divine Dragon. This is perfect. I’ve been wanting to challenge Jue Ying for a long ti. Perhaps I can use this opportunity to have a showdown with him. If I can kill Jue Ying, it will prove that the gap between myself and the Divine Dragon has narrowed to a negligible distance.
While Huyan Yuncheng was still reeling from the shock, Ye Fan stepped out.
"Chief! It appears the Murong Family is not to be underestimated!" Huyan Yuncheng said imdiately.
Ye Fan smiled. "That suits
just fine. This ti, I’ll make sure Jue Ying doesn’t return alive!"
Huyan Yuncheng hadn’t expected Ye Fan’s true target to be the Divine Dragon. Most people would have imdiately distanced themselves from Ye Fan upon hearing this. After all, the Divine Dragon was an insurmountable peak, and no one could stand against its might. Yet, he still chose to believe in Ye Fan, just as he had when Ye Fan worked a miracle to annihilate the Mo Sect.
"Chief, are we proceeding with our original plan?" Huyan Yuncheng asked, unsure of what to do.
"Of course," Ye Fan stated. "It’s an essential part of it."
"Good!" Huyan Yuncheng nodded at once.
This trip to Lanling has been a great success. I’m curious to see how much Jue Ying has grown after all these years. After all, Sha Que, the man the three of us joined forces to kill back then, was the weakest of the Divine Dragon’s three Great Commanders.
「The next day, the Hidden Sects Exchange eting took place as scheduled.」
Murong Chong presided over the event. "I am very pleased you could all attend this Hidden Sects Exchange eting, hosted by the Murong Family!" he announced. "In today’s world, the underworld is fraught with constant strife. As individual hidden sects, we are simply too weak. It’s not that we are incompetent, but that we need ti to grow! Before that period of growth can even begin, we must unite so that no force can look down on us or bully us!"
"Hear, hear!" A group of Family Heads from the hidden sects imdiately applauded. They agreed that unity was necessary.
At this point, Murong Chong continued, "However, our union cannot be without structure. We need to nominate an Alliance Hierarch, one who can resolve the crises faced by all our families!"
"The Murong Family Master is the obvious first choice!" soone shouted.
"Exactly! In terms of reputation and prestige, only the Murong Family Master is qualified!"
Most of the Family Heads voiced their support, while a portion remained silent.
Just then, the Jiang Family Patriarch, Jiang Changhai, spoke up. "I believe it is premature to draw such a conclusion. Although I am unworthy, I too hope to share the burden with the Murong Family Master!"
At these words, the crowd fell silent. Jiang Changhai was certainly a restless Patriarch. His rivalry with the Murong Family was no secret, and if the Murong Family succeeded today, the Jiang Family would be in grave danger. That was why he was the first to object.
Murong Chong retorted, "We don’t need you to share the burden! Too many leaders will lead to chaos, and the Hidden Sects Alliance will fall into disarray!"
"Then yield the position of Alliance Hierarch to
and give up the competition!" Jiang Changhai pressed.
"Oh? And which of the families present support you?" Murong Chong asked with a mocking smile.
At that mont, Jiang Changhai shot Huyan Yuncheng a aningful look. Huyan Yuncheng imdiately stood up. Among the families present, aside from the Murong and Jiang families, the Huyan Family was undoubtedly the strongest, and they had always been close with the Jiang Family. It seed the Huyan Family was determined to stand with them. Jiang Changhai felt a surge of smugness.
Huyan Yuncheng said, "Allow
to speak frankly, Mr. Jiang. You are truly not suited for the position of Alliance Hierarch!"
"What?" Jiang Changhai was instantly furious, and Jiang Liang beside him was just as enraged. Why would Huyan Yuncheng betray him at this crucial mont? Jiang Changhai felt utterly cheated. He had clearly made arrangents with Huyan Yuncheng, so why was he changing his stance now? Without the support of the Huyan Family, his bid for Alliance Hierarch was dood.
"You are not suitable!" Huyan Yuncheng repeated firmly.
"What did he offer you? Why would you suddenly go back on your word?" Jiang Changhai demanded.
Huyan Yuncheng replied coolly, "Please don’t make baseless accusations, Mr. Jiang. I am rely expressing my own opinion. This has nothing to do with the Murong Family Master!"
"Fine, Huyan Yuncheng!" Jiang Changhai said furiously. "I, Jiang Changhai, will not forget this!"
The crowd was stunned. No one expected the two closest families to have such a public falling out. It seed Huyan Yuncheng had been bought over by Murong Chong.
Murong Chong sneered, "Did you hear that, Jiang Changhai? Even the man you rely on most has betrayed you. What makes you think you’re qualified to compete with ?"
"You!"
Jiang Changhai’s face turned pale. It seems I’m really going to lose.
But just at that mont, Huyan Yuncheng spoke again. "Actually, I believe there is a most suitable candidate!"
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