Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 712: Chapter 260: Sacrifice (Part 5)

"Granduncle, is this matter really worth all the worry?"

"Luoxia Mountain and the Shen Family aren’t subordinates of Celestial Sandalwood Mountain."

"If they want to attack Jianan Temple and Huangsheng Sect, let them go ahead and fight themselves."

"By then, Luoxia Mountain and the Shen Family just won’t take action, right?"

Seeing the brows of those present knotted tightly, Shen Xiuyan suddenly spoke.

Upon hearing this, Wei Qiuling sighed and patiently explained, "Celestial Sandalwood Mountain is a Purple Mansion Influence."

"Our Shen Family and Luoxia Mountain are now up against almost all forces in the Southern Border."

"If both families refuse to lend a hand this time, it would be akin to tearing up the alliance, breaking it instantly."

"By then, our two families only have two Golden Cores, how can we withstand the siege by two Purple Mansion Influences and the remaining four Golden Core Influences?"

Shen Xiuyan opened his mouth, but in the end, could only hang his head dejectedly and said, "Knowing it’s a death mission, do we still have to go?"

"Celestial Sandalwood Mountain is no ally; it’s clearly a massive problem beside our two families."

After pausing for a moment, he continued, "Xiuyan thinks that even if the Shen Family and Luoxia Mountain manage to win by luck this time, if that Spirit doesn’t show up,"

"Celestial Sandalwood Mountain might bring some other opponents next time."

"And even... the betrayal of that Flower Demon Granduncle mentioned before, Xiuyan believes it’s a trap from Celestial Sandalwood Mountain..."

As he finished speaking, everyone present was stunned.

Don’t underestimate Shen Xiuyan, though he’s only five years old, his natural Literary Heart makes him far more capable than a prodigy among ordinary people.

Coupled with the fact that he’s been dealing with family matters alongside Shen Chongming these past two years, he has indeed gotten to the heart of the matter directly.

"I had my suspicions about the betrayal of Huai Qing from Celestial Sandalwood Mountain as well."

Shen Wenxing said in a deep voice, "But I still felt in my heart that Celestial Sandalwood Mountain wouldn’t easily sacrifice a Half-Step Golden Core Realm Demon Cultivator."

Shen Wen’an snorted in response, "Father always said people love life and hate death, and the same goes for demons."

"Demons like Feng Changyou and Feng Xi from behind Celestial Sandalwood Mountain are ancient monsters who’ve lived for who knows how many years."

"Demon cultivators’ practice isn’t like us human cultivators, they struggle through hardships, reach Golden Core, and break through to Purple Mansion, how would they willingly give up their lives and Dao Practice so easily."

"Let alone a Half-Step Golden Core Realm Demon Cultivator..."

"Father once mentioned that at a critical moment, even Feng Changyou might become a disposable piece."

Shen Xiuyan was a bit excited to find his words were acknowledged, "So... Third Uncle, do you think I’m right?"

Shen Wen’an nodded with a smile.

This little fellow really has sharp insight. If the Shen Family can survive this calamity, in his hands, it might truly rise to new heights.

"Xiuyan, considering the current situation, do you have any better ideas?"

Wei Qiuling asked softly.

Even though they all had some ideas about solving the problem, there were still some flaws.

Since Shen Xiuyan could see through the essence of the problem, it was worth hearing his thoughts.

As soon as Wei Qiuling finished, the rest also turned their eyes towards him.

Facing their gazes, he clearly felt the pressure.

"Speak your mind boldly, no one will blame you even if you’re wrong."

Seeing a trace of panic in his eyes, Shen Wenxing softly comforted him.

Shen Xiuyan pondered for a moment and said, "Xiuyan thinks... to break the situation now, we need to find outside help..."

After saying this, he looked at everyone anxiously.

Outside help?

They all exchanged glances, each showing a wry smile.

Finding outside help is indeed a good solution, but the key issue is, where can they find such help now?

After a moment of silence, Shen Wen’an, with determination flashing in his eyes, said, "Elder brother, seniors, I think we could take a trip to Danzhou."

Danzhou?

Shen Wenxing shook his head slightly, "I know what you plan, but that senior, as one of the Chess Players behind this grand game of heaven and earth, will certainly prioritize the bigger picture."

"He would not agree to your request."

Shen Wen’an said solemnly, "We won’t know if he’ll agree unless we try."

"At worst, we just need to pay some price. Anyway, this won’t affect the bigger picture and could even bring the conclusion faster."

Shen Wenxing frowned and pondered for a long time before finally speaking, "If you insist, before you go, meet with Father to hear what he has to say."

Shen Wen’an nodded, "Then please arrange a place for the senior to stay in Yunshui City first, and wait for my message."

With that, he got up, bowed, and headed towards the Black Water Pavilion.

...

Second floor of Black Water Pavilion.

After Shen Wen’an explained his intentions, Shen Yuan thought for a moment and said, "It’s definitely worth trying."

"I mentioned earlier that the current grand scheme is fixed, so this matter isn’t without negotiation."

"When necessary, that thing of Huaisang’s can be used as leverage."

That thing of Huaisang’s...

Shen Wen’an was momentarily stunned, "Father means to use the Black Tripod, formed from the Spirit, as leverage?"

Having inexplicably refined the small tree formed from the Spirit, he truly felt the power of the Spirit.

The Black Tripod, like the small tree, is formed from the Spirit. If it could be refined by other members of the Shen Family, there would probably be unimaginable benefits.

He is truly reluctant to use it as a bargaining chip.

Seeing his unwilling look, Shen Yuan smiled faintly, "That’s a Nascent Soul True Monarch. Besides the Black Tripod and the Stone Egg of Flame Lake City,"

"Is there anything else our Shen Family can offer that he would be interested in?"

"The Stone Egg is a Spirit of Yangnao Land, and the Black Tripod is very likely a Spirit from one of the Immortal Mountains within the Three Immortal Mountains."

"In comparison, the Stone Egg benefits our Shen Family more."