The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 309: The Alluring Future - Novel Cool

Chapter 309: The Alluring Future

Chapter 309: The Alluring Future

Everyone's hearts were heavy as they witnessed the demeanor and attitude of Xing Mang Pavilion Leader. It was something they had never seen from him before.

They couldn't help but feel a sense of discomfort on his behalf.

From a traditional perspective, Xing Mang Pavilion Leader did seem to have a rather bleak future.

Xing Mang Pavilion Leader let out a bitter laugh and said, "So, talking about the future now is indeed a bit premature. But for me, opportunities are scarce. That's why I must consider it."

"That's why I'm also concerned about your cultivation. Yun Qi was right earlier; I have other intentions, and there's nothing I can't say."

"I'm thinking... that if I can make progress in the future, or if I ever have the chance to reach a high position, then when the time comes, I can rely on your strength..."

"With your current cultivation progress and combat power, if you maintain this pace, the future... may not be so promising. Or, there might be a situation where a mountain of gold is right before us, but we can't lift it."

"If that's the case, then what's the point of our meeting today?"

Xing Mang Pavilion Leader, for once, opened up his heart to everyone.

Everyone listened quietly, as this was a rare moment for Xing Mang Pavilion Leader.

If not for today's brush with death, this kind of situation might never have occurred in their lifetimes.

Zheng Yunqi sighed inwardly.

Indeed, Xing Mang Pavilion Leader was speaking the plain truth.

The future was a cruel topic for everyone present.

But it had to be considered.

"Meeting today, whether you follow me or I benefit from your connections in the future, in any case, we must do something."

"Otherwise, are we just drinking buddies, telling jokes, and then going our separate ways?"

Fang Che let out a bitter laugh, "I'm not content with being a small pavilion leader all my life. Are you content with being mere collateral lineage members, doing nothing your whole lives? Are you okay with just lying down and doing nothing for the rest of your lives?"

"I, Xing Mang, am not content!"

"So, I want to make all of you discontent too!"

"Because if you just lie down, my efforts today will have been in vain."

Zheng Yunqi and the others lowered their heads, each unsure of their own feelings.

To be fair, Xing Mang Pavilion Leader's words today were straight from the heart.

"Do you really think I brought you here just to set up a branch office, an escort agency, or to possibly become a pavilion master in the future?"

"Is that all I aim for?"

"I coerced and enticed you to join me, using all means to make you listen to me. Then, I guided each of you to master various techniques, gain legal identities, and vent your anger by killing your enemies. I even saved your lives time and again in critical moments..."

"Is all of that just for me to become a pavilion master in the One Heart Sect?"

Xing Mang Pavilion Leader gave a cold laugh, his eyes turning sharp, "Then you all underestimate Xing Mang!"

"Do you think I only want to associate with collateral lineage members from small and medium families? A bunch of useless, unambitious collateral lineage members?"

"Wrong!"

"If not for today's life-and-death crisis, I would've brought this up in a few days. Your martial arts cultivation is too weak! Too weak! You don't even dare to have any ambition!"

"You don't even have a competitive mindset, always being subservient to the direct lineage members. Why? Because you lack strength!"

"Even if you're not the family head, you should hold power in your respective families and excel in your fields!"

"That's my goal! I'll nurture you so that no matter the circumstances, you can face challenges with ease. Like how we face the Guardian Hall now, it's the same for your future encounters with powerful families!"

"I'll exert my strength to bring you out, and then, for those who survive and return home, I don't want you to become yes-men! I want you to fight! To seize!"

"Fight for your positions! Seize everything that's yours!"

"And in the headquarters or elsewhere, create your own path!"

"In preparation for our future reunions."

"You'll eventually leave, and when that time comes, only Xing Mang will be developing below. If Xing Mang dies, then it's all over for me! But you can continue to develop as a group, and whatever you achieve in the future is your own business. This life, you won't need to resent Xing Mang's current strictness!"

"But if I don't die! There will be a time when I'll need you all!"

"I don't want you to remain like this when that time comes!"

"Just fight!"

Xing Mang Pavilion Leader suddenly raised his hand and pointed, "Do you see those thirty-two people lying over there? Among them, nineteen are just like you!"

"You might end up like them one day if you don't fight, seize, and train!"

"So, I hope you..."

Xing Mang Pavilion Leader seemed to be moved, his voice deepening as he finished this sentence.

Zhou Meier took a deep breath and spoke loudly, "A true man should not be oppressed for long!"

"Gentlemen, I hope that in the future, you can lend me some light."

A faint smile appeared on the ugly face of the Xing Mang Pavilion Leader.

But at this moment, that smile seemed so warm.

All the little demon brats were deep in thought.

Their hearts were filled with warmth and emotion.

The words of the Xing Mang Pavilion Leader were realistic.

But more importantly, they were sincere and genuine.

Everyone was used to hearing flowery words, and even he himself often spoke them.

However, such sincere words were rarely heard.

Everyone was touched by his words.

Especially with nineteen corpses lying there.

This made his words even more convincing.

"Go and take care of things."

The Xing Mang Pavilion Leader waved his hand, looking a bit tired. "As for the bodies of these brothers... what should we do? We should ask for the opinions of their respective families."

"But if we preserve them, it won't last. You all understand this too. I'm not familiar with the headquarters' family matters, so I won't get involved in this."

"I'll give you two days to rest and take care of this matter."

"I still need to report to the Sect Leader. I'll take my leave now!"

The Xing Mang Pavilion Leader stood up, suddenly furrowing his brows and glaring. "Today, I've said a lot to you all, but in the future, don't think that I, Xing Mang, am easy to talk to. If you dare to take advantage of me, I'll give you a beating! From now on, be careful!"

With a flash, he disappeared without a trace.

...

The Xing Mang Pavilion Leader left.

Zheng Yunqi and the others remained silent.

Despite the many people in the hall, it was eerily quiet.

After a while, a voice sighed, "Today's experience is like experiencing a decade in the Jianghu. I never thought that the Xing Mang Pavilion Leader... the Pavilion Leader, although brutal, we often say that he is a demon among demons... I never thought that today... it truly changed my view. Alas."

These words were almost like saying that the Xing Mang Pavilion Leader was a genuine scoundrel, but an honorable one.

"He's almost a genuine scoundrel, but an honorable one is enough."

Zheng Yunqi smiled, feeling good. "But I'm still surprised that the Xing Mang Pavilion Leader said those words. At least, from tonight's events, it seems that under the Pavilion Leader's command, it's hard to lose one's life unless faced with such unexpected situations."

Zhao Wu Shang spoke calmly, "That's enough."

Everyone agreed, "Yes, that's enough."

Zheng Yunqi looked at them and said, "But today's matter is not small. These nineteen people were recruited by us and joined the One Heart Sect's branch office, and they informed their families."

"Now that they're dead... what should we write to their families? We need to discuss this together."

"If they were killed by another sect... will their families blame us?"

"Not necessarily."

Zheng Yunqi smiled bitterly, "Their first instinctive thought is: Why did my son die while yours didn't?"

Everyone was stunned.

But upon thinking about it, it was indeed like that.

Why did your son die while ours didn't? Your cultivation levels are clearly similar.

Explanations, reasons, and causes... none of them work when facing parents like this.

"So, this is not just one letter... it's... many letters. Every family needs a letter, including yours. You also need to write a letter to your family, otherwise, we won't be able to handle this matter."

"Moreover, we should use this opportunity to shift the blame for those we reported and had killed in the past. That's truly a one-time solution."

"This might not be easy."

"No, it's very easy! You don't understand human hearts!"

Zheng Yunqi said, "We just need to unify our message, discuss the wording, and you must cooperate. This is our biggest opportunity."

"Understood."

"After I finish writing, you can write based on mine. Then, after writing, I'll check it. We'll communicate with the Five Spirit Toad and send it out."

"Alright."

"This is truly a big matter..."

Zheng Yunqi's eyes shone with determination. But in his eyes, there was a glimmering golden light.

Today, he seemed to have seen a path illuminated by golden light.

But whether this path existed and could be followed was still uncertain.

However, at least, there was a glimmer of an idea and direction.

When the opportunity arises... we'll talk to the Xing Mang Pavilion Leader again.

The future... seems very enticing.

...

(End of Chapter)

Chapter end

Report