Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1733: Chapter 1056: The Arrogance of the Chi Huang Clan

A few days later, Su Qingfu from the Qingyuan Fox Clan sent a brief message.

The Wanhua Demon Emperor has decided to go to war with the Unpredictable Ghost Sect.

Yang Zhenshan was not surprised by this outcome; if the Wanhua Demon Court didn’t start the war now, it might as well disband immediately.

Inside the Jade Sky Hall, Yang Zhenshan, Que Lingyu, Jian Changhe, and Yun Xiao gathered once more, as White Cloud True Monarch had not returned yet. This meeting was presided over by Que Lingyu.

"The Wanhua Demon Court is going to war with the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, what are everyone’s thoughts?" Que Lingyu asked.

Jian Changhe responded calmly, "What else is there to think? Either we actively join the Wanhua Demon Court in fighting the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, or we stand by and watch."

Yang Zhenshan spoke up, "Standing by is not an option; we can only side with the Wanhua Demon Court!"

The Yellow Springs Ancestor and Chi Yuan Ancestor have already aligned with the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, which means he has an irreconcilable grudge against them, and the enemy of my enemy is my friend; he definitely has to side with the Wanhua Demon Court.

Moreover, if the Wanhua Demon Court were defeated, the Wanhua Mountain Range would become the territory of the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, and then the Sky Cloud Sword Sect would also submit to the Wanhua Demon Court.

Compared to the less troublesome Wanhua Demon Court, the Unpredictable Ghost Sect is unquestionably more unlikable.

Even if the Sky Cloud Sword Sect had no grudges against the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, they could not possibly side with them.

"Now we can stand by and watch, but if the Wanhua Demon Court starts showing signs of defeat, we must help them!" Que Lingyu declared.

They could let the Wanhua Demon Court battle the Unpredictable Ghost Sect for three rounds to deplete their power, but they certainly couldn’t stand by and watch the Wanhua Demon Court be defeated.

Jian Changhe and Yang Zhenshan nodded, agreeing with Que Lingyu’s opinion.

Yun Xiao remained silent, as he was weak and rarely expressed his opinions in meetings. Since he and Yang Zhenshan were of one mind, Yang Zhenshan’s opinion was his, making him appear invisible during meetings.

Que Lingyu continued, "As for when we take action, let’s see how things develop!"

"I just received a message from the Chi Huang Clan; they will visit our sect soon, and we can observe their attitude!"

The Chi Huang Clan’s visit is naturally an attempt by the Wanhua Demon Court to persuade the Sky Cloud Sword Sect, and how to persuade them depends on their performance.

Although there are reasons for the Sky Cloud Sword Sect to side with the Wanhua Demon Court, they cannot be used as cannon fodder.

When to take action and how much effort to put in are decisions for the Sky Cloud Sword Sect to make.

If the Wanhua Demon Court wants the Sky Cloud Sword Sect to act, they will have to offer some benefits.

...

The day after the meeting ended, the members of the Chi Huang Clan arrived.

The visitor was Li Ye, a Demon King-level expert of the Chi Huang Clan, clad in magnificent robes, with a crimson feathered crown, square features, sharp eyes, and a flame mark on his forehead.

At the first sight of Li Ye, Yang Zhenshan sensed that this guy must have a very strong character.

Sure enough, as expected, once everyone sat down in the Jade Sky Hall, Li Ye immediately said, "The Demon Emperor commands, the Unpredictable Ghost Sect engages in perverse acts and wreaks havoc, and everyone should rightfully eradicate them."

"As a sect within the Wanhua Mountain Range, the Sky Cloud Sword Sect should wield its sword for the world, slaying evil and upholding the way."

"I came today to ask when the Sky Cloud Sword Sect will dispatch its forces?"

With these words, Que Lingyu, Yang Zhenshan, and the others fell into silence.

What’s the meaning of this?

Is this an attempt to force us onto the battlefield?

All this talk of perverse acts and wreaking havoc is nonsense.

Although the Unpredictable Ghost Sect’s means are evil and they like to engage in shady dealings, saying they wreak havoc might be an overstatement; at most, they disturb the Demon Clan and harm cultivators and martial artists.

The Heavenly Constitution Road has prohibitions, forbidding harm to the world, and no matter how cruel the Unpredictable Ghost Sect’s methods are, they wouldn’t dare violate these prohibitions.

Besides, mortal beasts aren’t worth the trouble for the Unpredictable Ghost Sect.

The bodies of demon beasts and mutant beasts are spiritual materials, and the bodies of immortal cultivators can be used to create Blood Puppets and Ghost Soldiers, but what use is there for a mortal body?

Only the lowest rung of cultivators would harm mortals, and at the level of the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, they have no interest in mortal flesh and blood.

So Li Ye’s words are nonsense, and even more nonsensical is his attempt at moral coercion against the Sky Cloud Sword Sect.

Even before the Wanhua Demon Court has taken any action, they’re trying to make us strike first. What a joke!

If you want to use the Sky Cloud Sword Sect as cannon fodder, at least offer some benefits.

Offering nothing and expecting the Sky Cloud Sword Sect to charge forward based on empty words, do they think the Sky Cloud Sword Sect are fools?

Yang Zhenshan looked at Li Ye with an extremely peculiar gaze, Jian Changhe also had an amused expression, and Yun Xiao felt baffled.

Que Lingyu, however, remained composed, "Li Ye senior, our Sky Cloud Sword Sect is not an affiliate of the Wanhua Demon Court!"

Li Ye furrowed his brows slightly, "What do you mean?"

"I mean nothing more; I just believe that at this time, the Chi Huang Clan shouldn’t be making enemies; perhaps you should return and ask Senior Li Zhu to discuss this with us?" Que Lingyu stated calmly.

"This is the Demon Emperor’s command!"

"That is your Demon Emperor, not ours!"

"Are you being disrespectful to the Demon Emperor?" Li Ye glared sinisterly at Que Lingyu.

Que Lingyu chuckled, "Senior, you forget, I’m from the Yun Que Clan, neither phoenix nor luan, neither eagle nor crane!"