Chapter 288: Allies
"Mountain Master. This is the time for us to attack!" Li Mu shouted so that everyone knew his intention.
After returning to the sect, they immediately held a meeting to discuss this matter. Obviously, the three elders had expressed their opinions about the war. As long as they could eliminate the Joyful Union Sect, their disciples wouldn’t be kidnapped by them anymore. This would be a great advantage for the Five Elements Mountain to get stronger.
However, as the master of this sect, he had to consider everything. "How many people we would lose in this war? There will be numerous and we’ll be weakened as well. When that time happens, the other influences might try to swallow us. Don’t you think so?"
"..." No one said anything because it was the truth. If they also became weakened from this battle, the Five Elements Mountain would be in danger. At the same time, if they became too strong, the others would join hands to eliminate them. This was why the status quo was better.
It allowed them to gain some stability because all influences were keeping each other in check. That balance would be broken when they started a war against the Joyful Union Sect.
However, an elder suddenly slammed the door open while shouting, "Emergency. We have an emergency situation. We’ve got a message from the Divine Kingdom."
"An emergency message? Are they using that one?" the Mountain Master squinted his eyes, asking for an answer.
"Yes. The spy they stationed near us appeared before us to bring that message."
"What’s the message?"
"They said they will be supporting us if the Five Elements Mountain will go to war. In exchange, they hope that the relationship between the Divine Kingdom and the Five Elements Mountain can grow. They also said that they’re going to send their princess, Wang Xiaolan here."
"!!!" All people inside the room widened their eyes in shock. They didn’t expect they would get the help from the Divine Kingdom. Wang Xiaolan’s status wasn’t that far from the crown prince. Other than the matter of succession, Wang Xiaolan was the greatest person that could be used as a hostage.
The fact that Wang Xiaolan would be here meant the Divine Kingdom wouldn’t betray them during this relationship. In other words, this message wasn’t a lie.
But before anyone could react, another elder came and shouted, "Emergency Message!"
"Ey, what’s happening? We’re discussing an important matter here!"
"Y-yes. I believe this is also important. The Ancient Buddha Sect’s Zhan Hong has expressed his will to become the sworn brother of Albert. And the Ancient Buddha Sect will aid Albert if he wishes to go to the Joyful Union Sect."
"!!!" This statement stunned everyone. With the help of these two sects, the balance had been turned around. After all, the Joyful Union Sect wouldn’t be able to form a relationship with the Kunlun Mountain and the Heavenly Sword Sect in an instant. So, if they launched a surprise attack and destroyed the Joyful Union Sect, the two other sects wouldn’t be able to do anything. Even if they joined hands, they couldn’t defeat their three sects. This was a perfect opportunity for them to extinguish the Joyful Union Sect.
"Mountain Master!" The three elders hurriedly clasped their hands as if asking the Mountain Master to make a decision.
"What’s truly happening..." The Mountain Master pinched the bridge of his nose because it was surprising that the Divine Kingdom and the Ancient Buddha Sect would ally themselves with their Five Elements Mountain.
...
Divine Kingdom.
A few hours ago, Wang Xiaolan was meeting her father, the king, along with all the ministers in charge of the kingdom.
She clasped her hands and said, "Xiaolan greets His Majesty."
"I have heard the report about your accomplishment inside the ancient ruin and listened to your wish. I have to ask you again, are you sure that you wish to go to the Five Elements Mountain to marry that demon?"
"He is not a normal demon." Wang Xiaolan shook her head before taking out many items from her Space Ring. "This is the daughter’s spoils from the tomb."
"What? That’s a King Grade Robe!"
"Just wait a moment, that sword is actually stronger than the robe. It must be an Emperor Grade Robe."
"Are you kidding? Do you know that an Emperor Grade Robe is a kind to national treasure?"
"That’s also a movement technique. With this lineup, there’s no way it’ll be an ordinary movement technique."
"This is the grace that he bestowed to me even though I didn’t do anything. Also, Xiaolan has seen his element that includes the Space Element." Wang Xiaolan added one more bomb, stunning everyone.
However, the king simply continued, "I have heard the report about him during the admission test. It’s said that the crystal that measures his elements became muddy... No one had ever heard this kind of stuff other than me since it’s recorded in the grand record. And it was said that there was one person who had the same phenomenon... it was the Founder of the Five Elements Mountain."
"!!!"
"Your Majesty. Do you mean..."
"The Founder of the Joyful Union Sect was said to have all elements."
"Then, he could also wield all elements? Where does this person come from?"
"No, that’s not important."
The king also knew that this was the time to make a decision. He declared, "The Divine Kingdom will support the Five Elements Mountain. Because it doesn’t seem he can be forced to marry, Wang Xiaolan is to be sent to the Five Elements Mountain. Can you seduce him?"
"Xiaolan will do her best to accomplish the mission." Wang Xiaolan lower her head while clasping her hands.
"Also, bring the Grand Guardian to me. He has the ability of messing with the red thread of fate. We’ll use his ability to make the marriage smoother."
The red thread of fate referred to the red thread of marriage. It was said that those bound with this thread were destined for each other as their "true love." So, this power was very important.
Hence, this declaration was enough to show how far the Divine Kingdom planned to go.
...
At the same time, Zhan Hong was also sitting in front of his father.
"Zhan Hong. Are you serious about this?"
"Yes. We are meant to teach those lost souls and bring them to the great path. However, I have come to realize that if each of us focus in one kind of lost soul, we’ll be able to reach them far deeper. That’s why I will focus on this path with the help of my great benefactor, Albert."
