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Chapter 144: Removing the Firewood Under the Cauldron, Striking at the Vital Point! Unforeseen Chang
Chapter 144: Removing the Firewood Under the Cauldron, Striking at the Vital Point! Unforeseen Changes at the Grand Opening (Part 1)
Even though the West Gate Phoenix held himself in high esteem and considered himself extraordinary, with good reason for his pride, he couldn't help but acknowledge the so-called 'Reverse Conquest Array' as extremely peculiar.
Currently, the Moonseizing Sect only had a mere ten thousand members, and among third-tier sects, they were considered mediocre at best.
However, even with such numbers, under the support of the Reverse Conquest Array, Lin Fan was able to force Zhou Family's Six Great Powerhouses into a perilous situation with just one move of Sword Eleven...
Although a significant factor was the sheer power of Sword Eleven, the might of the Reverse Conquest Array couldn't be overlooked either; otherwise, Lin Fan would never have had such combat strength.
The West Gate Phoenix spoke in a deep voice, "The outcome of this battle has spread far and wide. Those who know attribute it to the assistance of the Fire Virtue Sect and the Northern Region's Great Powerhouses, while those who don't will assume it's the Moonseizing Sect's own doing!"
"If we don't stop them, countless disciples will be tempted to take the risk and travel to the Moonseizing Sect to pay their respects. Once the Moonseizing Sect is allowed to develop and recruit a large number of disciples..."
The West Gate Phoenix's expression darkened.
He couldn't help but think, what if the Moonseizing Sect had ten thousand, or even hundreds of thousands or millions of disciples?
Under the support of the Reverse Conquest Array...
No, not even that many!
If the Moonseizing Sect had ten times the number of disciples, relying on the Reverse Conquest Array, that terrifying Sword Eleven, and himself, he might not dare to claim victory.
Therefore, it was necessary to hinder the Moonseizing Sect's development.
They had to stop these people from going to pay their respects, or else it would become very troublesome.
As for whether this would provoke the Ten Thousand Flower Holy Land, at this point, the West Gate Phoenix couldn't afford to worry about that.
Moreover, the fact that the Ten Thousand Flower Holy Land hadn't spoken up until now implied that they were tacitly allowing it.
He couldn't help but recall the past.
When the West Gate Family betrayed and backstabbed the Moonseizing Sect, the Ten Thousand Flower Holy Land also didn't react. It was only when the Moonseizing Sect was on the brink of extinction, with only a single thread of bloodline left, that they intervened.
This led him to speculate secretly, "Could it be that the Ten Thousand Flower Holy Land only wants to preserve the Moonseizing Sect's last remaining bloodline? And since the Moonseizing Sect won this battle, they won't interfere?"
"If that's the case, I can rest a little easier, but..."
"Not eliminating them completely will always be a threat."
He was in a dilemma.
However, he couldn't back down, knowing that the enmity between them was irreconcilable, making them arch-enemies with no possibility of reconciliation.
Therefore, he had to bite the bullet.
"Moonseizing Sect..."
"Even if we can't eliminate them completely, we must strike hard and leave only the 'root'!"
"As long as Xiao Ling'er and Lin Fan die, and their disciples are killed, just like a few years ago..."
"With the Moon Holding Palace, what is there to fear?"
He had thought it through.
His uncle nodded in agreement: "The head of the family's words make sense. However, should we ask the Zhou Family to issue a joint statement? That way, the deterrent effect should be stronger."
"Uncle Three, have you lost your mind?!"
"Do I even need to ask you about this?"
The West Gate Phoenix glared at him and scolded, "Why aren't you going already?"
"..."
Uncle Three was angry but dared not speak up.
Although he was of a higher generation, he was weak in strength. Moreover, the other party was the head of the family, so he could only nod in frustration and immediately set out to handle the matter.
But before he had taken a few steps, the West Gate Phoenix called him back, saying, "Wait!"
"While you're at it, send someone... Forget it, Uncle Three, you go to the Bright Moon Sect yourself and ask them to issue a joint statement as well. Even if it's just our two families, the deterrence might not be enough, but if the Bright Moon Sect joins us..."
"Hmph, I'd like to see who dares to go to the Moonseizing Sect to pay their respects!"
"This?" Uncle Three hesitated: "If the Bright Moon Sect agrees, that would be the best. But the Bright Moon Sect has always been aloof, and they haven't shown any actions towards the Moonseizing Sect in recent years. I'm afraid they might not agree."
"What if they refuse?"
"Uncle Three, I think you've truly lost your mind!" The West Gate Phoenix showed no courtesy and scolded, "Our West Gate Family and the Zhou Family have an irreconcilable feud with the Moonseizing Sect. Do you think the Bright Moon Sect doesn't?"
"Even if they are powerful, they can't possibly remain unmoved! They were just worried about the Ten Thousand Flower Holy Land before, and wanted us to be their pawns."
"But how could our family head let them have their way?"
"If they refuse, tell them directly!"
"The Bright Moon Sect can't ignore us. We West Gate Family are not to be trifled with, especially now that we've already taken action, and the Ten Thousand Flower Holy Land hasn't shown any reaction. Why should they hesitate?"
"This..."
"Yes, head of the family."
After being scolded, Uncle Three's forehead was covered in sweat, but he could only endure his displeasure and go handle the matter.
...
The Zhou Family naturally had no issues.
After receiving the message, they immediately agreed.
They were even more fearful than the West Gate Family and were also worried about how to stop the Moonseizing Sect's development. The West Gate Family's proposal was exactly what they wanted to hear, and they readily agreed.
"The Moonseizing Sect deserves to die!"
They prepared to announce it to the world while cursing.
"It's a pity that we are still severely injured, and the other Great Powerhouses are either in seclusion or at a critical stage of breakthrough. Otherwise, I would have led people to annihilate them immediately!!"
"..."
...
Bright Moon Sect.
With the arrival of the West Gate Family's elder, it caused quite a stir among the sect's upper echelons.
Some believed that the Moonseizing Sect was not to be feared.
Others, however, were convinced by the West Gate Family's argument.
The two sides engaged in a heated debate, but in the end, they decided to take action against the Moonseizing Sect.
Even those 'conservatives' were overwhelmed by the opposing arguments.
"Have you all lost your minds?"
"The comfort of these years has made you forget what our sect relies on to have its current strength?
"It's true that the Moonseizing Sect is currently weak, but they're so mysterious. A force this small has the Fire Virtue Sect and even the Northern Region's Great Powerhouses working for them. Shouldn't we be more vigilant?"
"Indeed, and with the Ten Thousand Flower Holy Land remaining silent, how can we make a move?"
"However... it's better not to act. Let those two families deal with them. Otherwise, if the Ten Thousand Flower Holy Land gets angry, we won't be able to bear the consequences."
"Hmm, I agree, but we can issue a joint declaration. It's not a big issue."
"Right, and there's also the Fire Virtue Sect!"
"Indeed, the Fire Virtue Sect is getting out of hand. Relying on their connections, they've repeatedly caused trouble, and this year, they've been even more aggressive. Perhaps it's time to teach them a lesson."
"Make things difficult for them!"
"Yes!"
"And..."
Lady Bright Moon's gaze swept across the elders in the room, "I recall that around this time last year, I ordered our disciples to find ways to trap and kill the Moonseizing Sect disciples. Now, a year has passed, and there's still no result?"
"Well..."
The elders exchanged glances, and finally, one stepped forward, "Sect Leader, some of our ranked disciples have taken action, but the consequences were not good."
"Ranked Disciple Xiaoshan died, and Tang Wu was severely injured. As for Xiao Ling'er from the Moonseizing Sect, she even benefited from the misfortune and obtained the Ice Spirit Cold Flame..."
"Such a thing happened?!"
"What about our other disciples?" Lady Bright Moon frowned.
"There were disciples who wanted to take action."
The elder smiled bitterly, "But there was no opportunity."
"What do you mean by no opportunity?!"
"The Moonseizing Sect has very few disciples, and almost all of them stay indoors. Only one or two occasionally go out, but they don't linger outside. Once their tasks are completed, they immediately return to the sect, making it truly difficult to find an opening."
"Literally."
Lady Bright Moon: "..."
"If there's no opportunity, then issue the joint declaration. Have people target the Moonseizing Sect secretly!" He coldly huffed.
"Yes, ma'am."
"..."
...
"Continue targeting the Moonseizing Sect disciples?"
"That's exactly what I want."
During this time, Tang Wu's rank among the disciples had advanced significantly, thanks to now possessing two Soul Orbs, greatly increasing his combat power.
Unfortunately, he was still no match for the Saint Son.
This made him eager to obtain the third Soul Orb.
Just then, a message came from above, instructing them to continue targeting the Moonseizing Sect disciples. Tang Wu was delighted but also found it challenging.
"Foster father."
"Do you have any suggestions regarding this?"
He wanted to take action himself, but his lack of strength and inability to devise a plan made him seek advice from the Ice Emperor.
However, the Ice Emperor sighed, "Your father currently has no ideas."
"The Moonseizing Sect disciples mostly stay indoors, and even when they go out, it's brief. It's challenging to catch them, and those who do go out are usually quite powerful."
"Indeed, it's not easy to trap and kill them in a short time."
Tang Wu frowned, "The recent news is astonishing. Xiao Ling'er was able to suppress two Great Power Practitioners alone. Even if they are at the Seventh Realm, it's enough to prove her strength."
"If she were to join forces with that remaining soul..."
He paused,
But the Ice Emperor didn't respond, leaving Tang Wu slightly annoyed.
"Foster father, you've been quiet lately. It's as if you don't want to talk to me. Is something wrong?"
The Ice Emperor's heart trembled.
I should have known better than to trust you so blindly.
But after this incident with Xiaoshan, I carefully reviewed our interactions... I realized how foolish I've been.
My dear 'son'.
Your character, your integrity, truly makes me...
Chilled to the bone, even terrified!
The Ice Emperor 'realized'.
But he didn't know, Tang Shenwang's fate shouldn't have been like this.
He shouldn't have encountered so many dangers, met so many typical protagonists, and been tormented so severely. He wouldn't have been so eager for success.
Consequently, the Ice Emperor wouldn't have discovered Tang Wu's true nature so soon.
Even until death, he wouldn't have realized.
He would have thought, 'My son is so good,' and willingly gone to his death.
Unfortunately, Tang Wu, tormented from start to finish, couldn't wait or pretend anymore.
Even at the risk of being discovered by the Ice Emperor, he needed to improve himself and become stronger!
And at this moment...
What did his words imply?
But neither wanted to tear down the facade.
Tang Wu still needed the Ice Emperor.
And currently, the Ice Emperor was just a remaining soul, with many restrictions. As long as the ring was in Tang Wu's possession, he couldn't resist.
So...
He could only temporarily endure, forcing a smile.
"Tang Wu, you worry too much."
The Ice Emperor smiled, "Your father has been tired lately, and after that battle, not only did I lose the Ice Spirit Cold Flame, but my Divine Soul Power was greatly depleted. Even now, I haven't fully recovered, so I've been mostly resting and recuperating."
"Oh, I see."
Tang Wu 'realized'.
"Foster father, are you sure you haven't recovered?"
"My son, what do you mean?" The Ice Emperor feigned anger, "Would your father lie to you?!"
"Foster father, you're overthinking. If you haven't recovered, I'll naturally find ways to get you nourishing treasures and spiritual medicines to aid your recovery!"
"I see.
"The Ice Emperor sighed, 'Perhaps I'm being too sensitive as a father.'"
"Don't take it to heart."
"Of course, we're father and son. I still have to reconstruct your body and take care of you in your old age. How could there be any grudges between us?"
Tang Wu responded with a smile.
But in his heart, rage and murderous intent intertwined.
"You better not be lying to me."
"Or else..."
Before this incident at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, he had naturally respected his foster father and would never dare to disobey him.
However, the experience at the restaurant made him realize that his foster father might not be as powerful as he had imagined.
First, he was brutally beaten by his own Holy Son.
Then, he was humiliated by everyone present.
Later, during the battle with Xiao Ling'er, both sides had 'back-to-back souls', yet despite possessing a second soul ring, he was almost instantly defeated by Xiao Ling'er!
The gap was enormous!
Tang Wu couldn't believe that he was inferior to a mere Xiao Ling'er.
Therefore, the reason must be...
His foster father was not as strong as Xiao Ling'er's soul, and the difference was significant.
Given this...
The respect he once had gradually faded away.
Moreover, humans are incredibly complex creatures.
He didn't know this before, but now he understands that such powerful souls can be refined into martial souls and become his soul rings...
"Hmm."
Tang Wu shook his head, casting aside his frustration, and thought to himself, "I'll keep him around for now..."
"Besides, he's holding something back."
"He hasn't taught me all the methods of cultivating martial souls."
"I need to find a way to trick him into revealing it..."
"..."
...
"This is unacceptable!"
Bang! Lian Bo slammed his fist on the table, causing the high-quality jade table to shatter instantly.
"Bright Moon Sect, West Gate Family, and Zhou Family, how dare they go this far!"
He wasn't a member of the Moonseizing Sect, but during this period, he had genuinely felt at home in the sect, and thus, he had already considered himself half a member.
He rejoiced in the development and growth of the Moonseizing Sect.
He worried about the possible crisis the Moonseizing Sect might face.
He was infuriated by the injustices the Moonseizing Sect had suffered.
As was the case at this moment.
"Damn it! You deserve to die!"
He growled, and it took him a full incense stick's worth of time to calm down. He then sought out Lin Fan, "Sect Leader, I have some news."
"Our intelligence network has learned that the Bright Moon Sect has issued a joint declaration with the West Gate Family and Zhou Family, announcing to the world that anyone who joins the Moonseizing Sect will be considered their enemy. Once the Moonseizing Sect is destroyed, they will personally execute them and punish their families."
"Hmm?!"
Lin Fan's eyebrows furrowed, and his anger rose.
"Damn it!"
"They're bullying us!"
He didn't speak, but his heart was filled with curses.
"My Golden Finger is meant to recruit disciples, but they're trying to block my path?"
"They're trying to cut off my supply of disciples!"
"It's not just about past grudges or the enmity formed yesterday. Now, I genuinely want to kill these bastards!"
"Okay, okay."
"Is this how they want to play?"
"Fine!!!"
"If they won't let me recruit disciples, I won't make things easy for them either."
"Damn it!"
Lin Fan was genuinely furious.
Why did he have the ability to make the Moonseizing Sect soar and become a hundred times stronger within a few years? Apart from his experience in simulation management games and modern thinking, it was also because of his Golden Finger and his ability to recruit disciples. But now, they were trying to cut off his resources!
He even suspected that his Golden Finger might have been exposed.
Otherwise, how could they have struck at his Achilles' heel so accurately? But upon further thought, he dismissed this possibility.
Even his closest people didn't know about his Golden Finger, so how could they?
"Is it... the Reverse Conquest Array?!"
Lin Fan quickly realized, "So, they're intimidated by the power of the Reverse Conquest Array and don't want us to continue developing, fearing that they won't be able to suppress us in the future."
"That's probably it." Lian Bo sighed, "But... it's likely that..."
"It's likely that very few people will dare to join the Moonseizing Sect." Lin Fan continued, narrowing his eyes, "After all, in everyone's eyes, the Moonseizing Sect is not their match."
"Moreover, there's the punishment of the families."
"Even if there are a few stubborn and fearless individuals, their backers won't allow them to join the Moonseizing Sect."
"What a cunning move."
Lin Fan was both angry and speechless.
The Reverse Conquest Array was a powerful tool. He could use it to strike while perfectly disguising his cultivation level, and it could also enhance the cohesion and pride of the inner disciples...
But the side effects it brought were making him extremely uncomfortable.
"Sect Leader." Lian Bo said angrily, "Why not inform the Prince's Mansion..."
"No."
"This is a matter of the Southwest Region, and your Qin Prince's Mansion shouldn't interfere."
"No need."
Lin Fan's gaze turned cold, "I'll handle this myself."
They won't let me recruit ordinary disciples?
They won't let me reap the benefits?
Fine!
I'll search the world for protagonist templates and see how I deal with them after a while!
Moreover...
"Long Aojiao, it seems the favor you owe us will soon come in handy."
"In just two days, after the grand opening, we'll take action!"
Seeing Lin Fan's displeased expression, Lian Bo was a little worried and said, "Sect Leader, do you really not need me to contact the people from the Prince's Mansion for help?
(End of Chapter)
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