Chapter 455: Chapter 51: Schemes of the Aristocratic Families
Inside the Youxiong Tribe.
One city after another rises from the ground; compared to Lie Mountain and Jiu Li, most of them still appear to be made of wooden camps.
The first to discover that mixing special soil with stones resulted in particularly hard blocks.
Even capable of resisting the bombardment of Exotic Beast’s special abilities, the Youxiong Tribe had long replaced all its walls with these soil-built fortifications.
Moreover, many Immortal Techniques were carved into the walls for defending against Exotic Beasts.
And within the city.
In a relatively large room, many people were sitting together in a circle.
"Didn’t expect Youxiong to lose even with our help."
Fang Qingzhou received information from his aunt, and his brows furrowed tightly.
"What happened?"
Beside him, Ni Yang furrowed his brows and spoke; he was Tier Eight of the Ni Family, although this operation in the Ancient Secret Realm to besiege Shen Fei was led by Tier Nine.
Tier Eight still played a significant role.
"Jiu Li has also changed; they’ve even produced guns and cannons, making it difficult to gain an advantage in bottom-tier battles."
"And at the level of Extraordinary Powers, the Youxiong Tribe didn’t gain any advantage either.
The first battle was lost."
Fang Qingzhou said, and everyone in the room furrowed their brows.
"Isn’t this quite normal? Even in historical mythology, Youxiong lost to Chi You several times before winning."
Beside him, Ni Tianxiong spoke up—Tier Nine of the Ni Family.
He was also the main leader of this Ni Family operation.
"Besides, we’ve guided Youxiong to probe Jiu Li, and this time they did discover something.
Their trust in us will surely deepen in the future."
Ni Tianxiong’s words made everyone nod in agreement.
Fang Qingzhou also spoke up: "As long as we can gain Xuanyuan’s trust, then relying on him to keep attacking Jiu Li,
the chances of killing Shen Fei are greatly increased."
"According to Emperor Tianyan’s prophecy, Shen Fei is definitely on the side of Jiu Li right now, though we don’t know exactly what position he holds."
Ni Tianxiong never underestimated the foundation of the Breaking Abyss Army, "Probably not low; the foundation of the Breaking Abyss Army is as strong as ours.
We can rely on the many tools that have appeared in the past to gain Xuanyuan’s trust.
They probably can too."
"But whether it’s Xuanyuan, Chi You, or Shennong, they are top-tier within the Ancient Secret Realm, and truly gaining their trust is still very difficult."
"Shen Fei’s power isn’t very high right now; currently, even my aunt’s rank as War Department Deputy in their organization is only Tier Seven."
"Above them are only the Chief, Prime Minister, and High Priest of the Youxiong Tribe, impossible for Shen Fei to still hold the position of the High Priest in Jiu Li." Fang Qingzhou’s tone was resolute.
"As long as we then utilize the power of Youxiong to suppress Jiu Li, we can use tools to temporarily break the Ancient Secret Realm’s restrictions on us."
"Six Tier Nine are enough to keep Shen Fei in the Ancient Secret Realm here."
At this, a stern-looking old man asked, "Junior of the Fang Family, are you sure your family’s tools are feasible?"
Fang Qingzhou nodded, "Naturally I wouldn’t deceive you; since this operation is planned by our Fang Family.
It will definitely be carried out."
"It’s not that we don’t believe you; your family has always been mysterious, with dual allegiances—who knows if you might suddenly betray us."
Fang Qingzhou smiled, "Our branch has different goals from another; Shen Fei must die."
"Your family still maintains this, it’s indeed absurd."
The old man who spoke earlier shook his head, "Forget it, I was also indebted to Brother Fang in the past, so let my old bones make another effort for the aristocratic family."
"But if word gets out that we used six Tier Nine and various tools just to deal with one youngster."
"Our reputation would be utterly tarnished."
Fang Qingzhou shook his head, "Can’t be helped, Shen Fei is not someone to be underestimated."
When talking about Shen Fei, Fang Qingzhou couldn’t help but sigh; when he first learned about Shen Fei.
It was just after the college entrance exams, and Jiang She had a conflict with him.
Originally thought Jiang She would become an obstacle to suppress Shen Fei.
But didn’t expect Shen Fei’s growth speed to surpass everyone’s imagination.
Even worthy of being called unprecedented, unmatched in future.
Not long has passed, and even Jiang She’s supporter, Black Flame King, must address Shen Fei as "my lord" upon seeing him.
Let alone suppressing Shen Fei.
Perhaps Black Flame King hadn’t even known about Shen Fei and Jiang She’s conflict, but Shen Fei had already become a high-ranking official in the Breaking Abyss Army.
Whether in terms of power or status.
The Heavenly Pride Club indeed competes covertly with the Breaking Abyss Army, and even engages in major battles within difficult-to-regulate places like the Ancient Secret Realm.
However, within Wu Xia, the two maintain a mutual understanding, ensuring the public doesn’t feel the two sides are tearing apart Wu Xia.
Despite aristocratic families having their cultivation systems, within smaller Secret Realms they also cultivate independently of Wu Xia.
But they still need to attract external talent and wealth; after all, people don’t come out of nowhere.
To maintain this understanding, the Heavenly Pride Club and Breaking Abyss Army won’t engage in major confrontations within Wu Xia, and can even cooperate.
Therefore, Black Flame King’s etiquette towards Shen Fei is normal.
Moreover, Shen Fei always shows up with a power that is almost like a leapfrog advancement in power, even though he hasn’t reached Second Transformation.
Yet his power can even challenge Tier Nine, otherwise, this time they wouldn’t mobilize so many Tier Nine.
Moreover, they all know this is the last opportunity; once Shen Fei gets out from the outside world.
Even without reaching Tier Ten in power, it would be almost, and that would be another level of contention.
"Now it’s about finding a way to make Youxiong quickly absorb Lie Mountain, so their power can greatly increase.
Otherwise, Jiu Li will indeed be difficult to deal with."
"Furthermore, extinguishing Jiu Li Tribe also aligns with our task."
Fang Qingzhou shook his head.
This time, the Heavenly Pride Club and its supporting aristocratic families aimed at dealing with Shen Fei; it could only be described as a hemorrhage.
In the Ancient Secret Realm, the stronger the power, whether merit tasks, faction tasks, or even withdrawal tasks, it will become more difficult.
Even the merit needed for exchanging Demigod Profession significantly increases.
One could say those Tier Nine who entered this time never intended to return alive from the Ancient Secret Realm.
The sole purpose is to leave Shen Fei here.
...
As time passed.
The great defeat at Han River let many tribesmen beneath the Lie Mountain tribe know.
Upon learning that Lie Mountain unexpectedly lost to Jiu Li, all the tribespeople in Lie Mountain seemed struck in the head by a stick.
Faces showed shock; in their view, Jiu Li were merely outsiders, barbarians.
They were also part of Lie Mountain Tribe’s rule; previous defeats were merely due to extended battle lines.
But this time.
Han River was already considered nearly the natural barrier closest to Lie Mountain Tribe’s heartland.
Yet surprisingly they were still defeated, and the following news sent waves throughout Lie Mountain.
Gonggong and Zhurong ordered the Gonggong Tribe and Zhurong Tribe to leave Lie Mountain and join Jiu Li as tribal leaders.
This move.
Shocked countless people within Lie Mountain; it’s important to know Gonggong and Zhurong were ministers to the Common Lord.
After the Gonggong Tribe and Zhurong Tribe decided to join Lie Mountain Tribe, they were already ministers to the Common Lord.
They had held power within Lie Mountain for many years, even they joined Jiu Li, hence even they believed Jiu Li was to become the land’s Common Lord?!
