The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 629: Who's the Next Target? [Extra Chapters 45 and 46 for the White Silver Alliance Leader's - Novel Cool

Chapter 629: Who's the Next Target? [Extra Chapters 45 and 46 for the White Silver Alliance Leader's

Chapter 629: Who's the Next Target? [Extra Chapters 45 and 46 for the White Silver Alliance Leader's Eldest Nephew]

Yan Bei Han's mind was in a storm.

On one hand, she felt that the Night Demon's words made sense, but deep down, she couldn't help but feel dissatisfied.

Why should the Only Righteous Sect not care about character?

She was very unconvinced about this.

Yet, she couldn't refute it!

Because she was even more aware of the nature of the people under the Only Righteous Sect.

"Lady Yan, the concerns you have are somewhat biased. Today, I dare to speak a few words."

Fang Che spoke up.

"Go on."

Yan Bei Han looked at Fang Che with a slightly dazed expression.

Fang Che coughed and said, "Character is very important among ordinary people, in a peaceful society, in business, and even among martial artists."

"But Lady Yan, what you see is the character of those in high positions."

Fang Che emphasized the last two words, his tone heavy, "High positions!"

"In a sense, pessimistically speaking, unless one reaches a certain position, or even has the qualifications to speak of character."

"Even within the Guardians, there are internal power struggles, mutual harm, assassinations, backstabbing, and even attempts to eliminate each other completely... You shouldn't think that all martial artists on the Guardian Continent have such good character."

"For the middle and lower ranks, when faced with life-or-death situations, the majority will always consider their own survival first, rather than the flaws in their morality."

"In this regard, it's the same for the Only Righteous Sect, or even completely identical."

"So... no one should claim to be superior. Character is something that can only truly come into play when one reaches a certain high position. A pawn that can be sacrificed at any time, even if they have the morality of a saint, in the eyes of those who can use them, they're just a fool! It's easy to take advantage of them without any burden."

"The character of Gu Chang Han and the others that you see is indeed good, no one can deny that. But you should also know that most of the people Gu Chang Han took with him have the qualifications to speak of character!"

"They have the qualifications."

"That's why you think so, Lady Yan."

Yan Bei Han listened carefully, each sentence sinking into her ears, her mind, and her heart.

These words weren't unfamiliar to her.

But she had never heard them presented so systematically and comprehensively, especially coming from the mouth of someone she respected, which made the message all the more persuasive.

"What you said... makes sense."

Yan Bei Han nodded slowly.

Then, with a troubled expression, she said, "However, there's one more thing. We've made all the efforts, and naturally, we've reaped the rewards. But with each action, we're giving away our elite members to the Guardians for nothing. This is what I can't accept."

"And what we send over, or rather, force over, are often the cream of the crop! Why should this be?"

Yan Bei Han sighed, "Why should the Guardians be able to sit back and reap the benefits without lifting a finger?"

Fang Che took a deep breath.

This was the crux of the issue.

It was also Yan Bei Han's true dilemma.

And it was the very foundation of his planning.

This issue was sensitive.

Fang Che pondered for a moment before speaking, "I understand Lady Yan's concerns, but I think these are self-inflicted troubles."

"How so?" Yan Bei Han asked.

"Regarding the Hermit Sects, they have firmly occupied the continent for tens of thousands of years, and some of them even have a longer history than the Guardians and the Only Righteous Sect."

Fang Che's thoughts were crystal clear as he slowly explained, "So, the Hermit Sects have deep roots on this continent. One could even say that they occupy a significant portion of the continent's fortune! Lady Yan, you shouldn't deny this."

"Yes."

Yan Bei Han nodded slowly.

"In other words, as long as the Hermit Sects exist, whether it's the Guardians or the Only Righteous Sect, it's impossible for either to unify the continent and gather all the fortune! Lady Yan, you should understand this."

Yan Bei Han nodded slowly again, "Yes, my grandfather said the same. And from what I know, Dong Fang Jun Shi's thoughts should align with my grandfather's. As decision-makers, they think alike."

This point made sense.

Dongfang Sansan's view of the Hermit Sects was indeed as Fang Che had heard.

"So the Hermit Sects have become a headache for both sides."

"Regarding Lady Yan's confusion, it's just that we're the ones working, but we're sending resources and manpower to the Guardians for nothing. That's all."

Fang Che raised a finger, "This is the direction we've set, and it's also the path to Lady Yan's future. So, Lady Yan, your current mindset is a bit imbalanced, and it's not beneficial for our future plans."

Yan Bei Han's expression turned solemn, and she replied earnestly, "Yes!"

She didn't realize that this agreement carried a hint of submission.

"Secondly, if we don't do this, and let the Hermit Sects continue to exist as they were before, what will be the result?"

Fang Che said, "The result is still the same as before. They will never cause trouble for the Guardians, because the Guardians uphold justice and righteousness throughout the continent."

"However, they can occasionally send out a few individuals to stir up trouble for us, the Only Righteous Sect. After causing chaos, they retreat back to their hermit sects, and we still can't do anything about them. If we confront them, it will immediately unite several hermit sects against us. In the end, we won't get any satisfaction, and we'll part ways unhappily. From then on, things will only get worse..."

"For example, when our Only Righteous Sect has the upper hand, the Heavenly Palace suddenly appears to disrupt things, leading to past setbacks..."

Fang Che explained, "These are all events that have happened before. If we don't take action against the hermit sects and maintain the status quo, this is what will happen. On this point, Senior Yan should not deny it, right?"

"Yes, that's the truth."

Yan Bei Han nodded in agreement.

"Third, although we haven't taken action against the hermit sects for a long time, as long as the Guardians have the opportunity and feel it's necessary, they will definitely make a move. It's only a matter of time, even if it takes a thousand or two thousand years. But if the Only Righteous Sect doesn't take action, the Guardians will inevitably step in. Because only by doing so can they break the balance between us and the Divine Sect."

"So, one of the two factions will definitely take action."

"If Senior Yan takes action now, we can achieve great things, and Senior Yan can also make a name for herself. But if we don't act now, the credit will go to others in the future. Or, the Guardians might even recruit them one by one and turn them against us."

Fang Che said, "Perhaps the Guardians don't have the strength and opportunity to do so now, but who knows about the future? This is something we can't predict."

"Therefore, instead of giving everything to the Guardians, we should first secure our half. Instead of letting others achieve greatness, let Senior Yan make a name for herself and establish her own foundation."

Fang Che knew that since Yan Bei Han already had doubts in her mind, he had to help her resolve them.

Otherwise, she would hesitate to take action.

Moreover, everything Fang Che said was based on facts, and every word was true! There was no deception or trickery involved.

This was the reality.

It was an ironclad fact!

Even the reasoning was completely genuine.

Thus, Yan Bei Han couldn't help but believe him.

The only thing Fang Che concealed was that the Guardians didn't currently have the strength to subdue all the hermit sects, and even if they did, they wouldn't take action against them.

Because the Guardians upheld righteousness and justice.

Righteousness and justice were indeed powerful tools, but they were also shackles that bound their hands and feet.

Destroying other sects and forcing them to serve was something the Guardians couldn't do. If they did, the Only Righteous Sect would take advantage of the situation and launch a moral attack across the entire continent, which wouldn't be a good thing.

If the hermit sects lived and cultivated peacefully, occasionally even helping the Guardians, why would the Guardians want to uproot them completely? It's hard to say that this theory wouldn't gain widespread support.

As long as the Only Righteous Sect didn't take action, the hermit sects could continue to exist.

However, for the Only Righteous Sect, the existence of the hermit sects was even more unbearable than the Guardians! The Only Righteous Sect didn't have to worry about public opinion; moreover, the hermit sects had a legitimate reason to target them.

The only thing Fang Che did was to gather the entire upper echelon of the Only Righteous Sect to act, turning it into Yan Bei Han's achievement.

If the Only Righteous Sect took heavy-handed action and wiped out all the hermit sects, what would be the use?

Only Yan Bei Han's actions could divide them and completely bring in all the forces that could join the Guardians! In essence, Fang Che's plan this time would create a heinous crime.

Each hermit sect would become a battlefield of corpses and blood, and only then could the victory be determined, and the camps would be clear.

Dongfang Sansan wanted to do this, but he didn't have the opportunity. Xue Fuxiao couldn't do it, and Rui Qian Shan and the others had even less chance.

The camp determined everything.

Who would believe that Dongfang Sansan was giving advice to the Only Righteous Sect? It wasn't until Fang Che appeared that this double agent had the chance to act openly. He secretly plotted and pushed things forward, creating a clear world situation.

He also created immense sins for himself, endless bloodshed! But Fang Che had already shouldered these sins.

Sins upon sins, let them be upon me, what of it?

Although there was Gan Tianhe, and although he did ruin the peaceful lives of countless people from the hermit sects, Fang Che never regretted it.

Let the sins be upon him.

It didn't matter.

The existence of the hermit sects was also because the Guardians supported the continent, allowing them to live peacefully. But what if the Guardians were defeated? Could the hermit sects continue to exist peacefully in front of the Only Righteous Sect, which aimed to unify the world? Dream on! At that time, their situation would be a hundred times more miserable than it is now!

Fang Che didn't bother explaining these things; since the people from the hermit sects were pretending to be ignorant, acting as if they weren't under the protection of the Guardians.

So Fang Che decided to tear away this layer of cover!

Don't pretend anymore, let's expose everything to the light!

Let's see what kind of quality you all have!

...

Yan Bei Han slowly nodded, a smile appearing on her face, "Yes, you're right. I was indeed a bit too cautious, tying myself up in the process."

Fang Che smiled, "It's good that you understand, Lady Yan. As for the character issue you mentioned..."

Yan Bei Han's expression brightened, "I get it. Don't say it again, or I'll seem too immature if I have to hear it twice."

"I dare not, sir."

Fang Che said, "Now, our Shenyou Jiao is already close to being clarified. It's just a matter of who will take the lead between Lady Yan and Lord Feng Yun. As for Young Master Feng Yun, he's currently in the southeast, which is like a defensive position. The situation in the southeast is too delicate, so he dares not make any moves. Young Master Feng Yun is temporarily restrained."

"If we miss this opportunity and let Young Master Feng Yun withdraw from the southeast... the control of the hermit sects may not remain solely in Lady Yan's hands."

Fang Che continued, "Young Master Feng Yun may not be able to replace Lady Yan's leadership in dealing with the hermit sects. But if we create some difficulties for a situation in a certain sect, causing Lady Yan's progress to stagnate, then we can rightfully propose to come and assist Lady Yan, thereby becoming involved in this plan. At that stage, even Yan Zongjiao Zhu would be unable to stop Young Master Feng Yun from getting involved because he wouldn't insist on keeping the grand achievement for himself..."

"So... this matter needs to be expedited."

Fang Che said, "Before Young Master Feng Yun can withdraw, Lady Yan should at least conquer four to five sects completely! If there are any setbacks, there will be more reasons to stop Young Master Feng Yun. We can even accuse him of taking credit... This stage requires progress."

Yan Bei Han deeply agreed with what Fang Che said.

She even thought about the possibility Fang Che mentioned and broke out in a cold sweat.

Because it was indeed the case!

"You're right, I really need to pay attention to this stage."

Yan Bei Han said, "And it's not just Lord Feng Yun, others will definitely try to create obstacles as well."

"There's no other way."

Fang Che said, "If Lady Yan truly succeeds, your position in the Only Righteous Sect will be unshakable, and the high-level experts and formation under your command will already be a formidable force that can stand alone."

"How many top-tier experts are there in the hermit sects? If they truly unite, the total number might even surpass that of our Only Righteous Sect."

"Such a massive force, if conquered by Lady Yan, will naturally become your own subordinates."

Fang Che said, "So there will definitely be many envious people. And Lady Yan, being a woman, is at a slight disadvantage in terms of gender... Right now, everyone is giving Lady Yan face because of Yan Zongjiao Zhu. But their favor doesn't mean they can accept a woman standing above them... Lady Yan must be aware of this."

"My words may not be pleasant, but my heart is sincere."

Fang Che added.

Yan Bei Han's face softened, and she looked at Fang Che with a gentle gaze, speaking softly, "Don't worry, I won't be angry with you. You truly have my best interests at heart."

Fang Che smiled innocently.

Yan Bei Han said, "In your opinion, after dealing with the Cold Sword Sect, which sect should we target next?"

Fang Che was momentarily stunned, "This... how would I know? After all, the intelligence system is in your hands, Lady Yan. I don't even know the names of the sects, let alone which sect's intelligence is more detailed, so I can't speculate on which sect to target..."

Yan Bei Han's eyes softened, and she spoke gently, "That's why I'm asking you. In this fog of confusion, you can see the bigger picture. But if we analyze for too long, we might get stuck in a certain area."

"So..."

Yan Bei Han said with trust, "Night Demon, in this fog, point us in the right direction."

Fang Che became a bit lost for a moment.

This... where should I start?

But Fang Che realized that this was his crucial moment. All the build-up, all the groundwork, all the effort, all the saliva... and everything since he met Yan Bei Han.

The road had been paved to this point.

Yan Bei Han now trusted him completely.

This question, on one hand, was a huge test, a test that could take him to the next level.

On the other hand, it was a sign of Yan Bei Han's importance and reliance on him. If he couldn't answer, perhaps Yan Bei Han's attitude towards him wouldn't change.

But her reliance on him would decrease.

Fang Che instantly realized this, and he said, "Since that's the case, I need to think carefully."

Yan Bei Han was delighted that he wanted to think more, and she could spend more time with him.

Gently, her eyes rested on the back of his head, and she spoke softly, "Take your time, there's no rush."

Fang Che stood up and began pacing slowly, recalling everything he knew about the Hermit Sects.

He furrowed his brows, pacing back and forth on the soft grass covered in pine needles and fallen leaves, deep in thought.

The next target?

Having already conquered the Cold Sword Sect, what's next...

Fang Che remembered the rankings of the Hermit Sects.

The Heavenly Palace, Netherworld, Azure Abyss Palace, Dark Abyss Palace, Snowflake Palace, White Cloud Palace, Purple Robe Palace, Yin Water Palace, Flame Fire Palace... Stupa Sect, Illusion Sect... Cold Sword Sect...

All the sect names flashed through Fang Che's mind, one by one.

Fang Che carefully evaluated them.

Yan Bei Han sat calmly, her eyes gently observing Fang Che's serious contemplation. Her body, belonging to the Night Demon, moved slowly.

But in Yan Bei Han's eyes, it was as if the original Fang Che's handsome and carefree self had taken over, pacing with ease and grace.

It was as if... during their time in the Yin-Yang World, when she was at her wit's end, Fang Che was deep in thought and meditation.

Whenever Fang Che engaged in such deep contemplation, he always came up with a practical solution.

Not once had he failed to do so!

Yan Bei Han had never been let down.

As she watched, her mood softened, and her eyes became increasingly gentle.

For a moment, she felt as if she were dreaming.

Surrounded by dreamy clouds, her entire body felt light and airy.

Yan Bei Han forced herself to regain control, shifting her gaze from Fang Che, who had almost become her sole focus, and looked down at the ground.

She sighed softly.

What she missed the most was the Yin-Yang World. During that time, when there were almost no outsiders, only she and Fang Che remained.

Although they were constantly pursued and faced life-threatening crises, in that world, it was just the two of them.

They could do as they pleased.

However, until the very end, neither of them revealed their true feelings. But whether it was Fang Che or Yan Bei Han, both were exceptionally intelligent.

How could they not know each other's affections?

Yet, limited by their identities, they could only endure and support each other.

Fortunately, the time in the Yin-Yang World was only ten years. Yan Bei Han was clear on this point: if the time in the Yin-Yang World had been extended, even by just a year or two, let alone twenty years, the development of their relationship would have been unimaginable.

"What a pity..."

Yan Bei Han sighed, her eyes clouded in thought, unsure of what she was thinking.

Suddenly, she shifted her posture.

Her face couldn't help but turn slightly red.

A smile crept onto her lips, as she couldn't contain her joy at remembering Fang Che's act from the Yin-Yang World, which he was still maintaining even now.

She tilted her head and looked up, just in time to see Fang Che furrow his brows and turn his head.

The way his brows furrowed... made Yan Bei Han's heart skip a beat.

She turned her face slightly, looking at the swaying little flower in front of her.

She spoke softly, "So beautiful..."

"I've thought of something."

Fang Che had no idea what Yan Bei Han was thinking, as this issue was of utmost importance to him, and he was putting all his effort into it.

For a moment, he was completely focused.

As he spoke, he still had his brows furrowed, deep in thought.

But these words snapped Yan Bei Han out of her beautiful dream.

For a moment, her eyes were filled with bewilderment, before clarity returned.

"What did you think of?"

Yan Bei Han collected herself and asked.

Fang Che replied with a furrowed brow, "There are so many Hermit Sects, and none of them are easy to deal with... But you, Lady Yan, have already conquered the Cold Sword Sect. Among these sects, you've already taken the lead."

"So, if the next target is set on the Stupa Sect or the Illusion Sect, sects of similar standing... it's likely that the effect won't be as good, at least, there won't be that stunning sense of achievement."

Yan Bei Han's eyes lit up, "So, what do you mean...?"

"I mean to directly target one of those palaces."

Fang Che spoke softly, "The Heavenly Palace, Netherworld, and the Azure and Dark Abyss Palaces are all difficult to handle right now, and we don't have the overwhelming power to crush them, nor have we fully established our dominance."

"We must leave them for last, and only then can we crush them with overwhelming force."

"As for the sects, there's some repetition, and it feels like we're just reusing old resources. So, those sects named after palaces are the most suitable next targets!"

"After conquering the Cold Sword Sect in the first step, if we conquer the Stupa Sect in the next step, it would give the impression of following a set plan. But if we conquer the Snowflake Palace or another palace in the next step, it would give a refreshing sense of advancement."

Fang Che smiled, "Lady Yan, what do you think? Sometimes, this sense of advancement is also very important."

Yan Bei Han's eyes sparkled as she spoke sincerely, "Night Demon! As expected, in your hands, there's nothing you can't handle!"

(End of Chapter)

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