Chapter 1749: Chapter 939: The Future
Liu Qian’s sudden arrival truly surprised Lin Feng, who originally thought he’d be heading to Peace City. At this moment, a new idea suddenly sprang up in his mind.
That is, whether he could use the power of the Yunzhou Marquis to revive the Six Great Sects. After all, the world has now divided in two, and many of the sects fall under the Yunzhou Marquis’ influence, as they are officials while the Six Great Sects are civilians.
But after having this thought, Lin Feng also discovered a problem. Many of the sects’ bases are located within the Central State Court’s jurisdiction, which makes things a bit difficult.
At this time, Hua Shengmi said to Lin Feng: "Lin kid, I think, why not let the Six Great Sects become self-reliant, and then announce neutrality to both sides, how do you see?"
Lin Feng laughed inwardly and said: "Do you think the Court would allow that?"
Hua Shengmi didn’t know what to do, as the world has divided in two; if the Six Great Sects were to align with one side, they’d inevitably offend the other, leading to inevitable chaos.
Unable to figure it out, Lin Feng simply stopped trying to understand, since right now this matter isn’t his to decide. Why bother with unnecessary concerns?
"Young Master, it truly is a great fortune for Lin to see you again today." Lin Feng smiled and bowed courteously, very amicable.
Liu Qian already had a good impression of Lin Feng; he simply couldn’t believe Lin Feng would kill members of the Taoxuan Heavenly Sect, as their intent was clear when they went up the mountain.
Liu Qian at the time hated himself for not standing firm, but honestly, the situation was truly chaotic. Liu Qian, as part of the Yunzhou Marquis’ faction, naturally couldn’t afford to offend either side.
Actually, the Yunzhou Marquis Mansion had long figured it out: regardless of which sect, as long as they secretly collaborate with the Yunzhou Marquis Mansion, the Yunzhou Marquis will accept them.
Meaning, if your sect’s base is within the Court’s territory, the Yunzhou Marquis Mansion won’t be hostile to you, but if you secretly help the Yunzhou Marquis, the Yunzhou Marquis can help you break free from the Court.
Once outside Peace City, the Six Great Sects had already lost all hope in the Court; this is an undeniable fact worldwide. Liu Qian aims to seize the opportunity to win over various sects, rallying popular support from the outside, uniting forces from within and without, earning the world’s allegiance.
By then, the Court is bound to fall into turmoil, crumbling and collapsing.
Although very little remains of the Six Great Sects, the foundation built over a thousand years is not so easily lost.
However, the Inner Sect experts among various sects have suffered heavy losses, but within the Human Realm’s Outer Sects, there are tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of outer disciples; such a solid foundation remains, and even the sects themselves can’t clearly count the numbers.
Thus, the Six Great Sects are bound to be a force fought over by both sides. With their support, it’s akin to gaining an extra arm unexpectedly, beneficial in the struggle for the world.
Indeed, a few days ago, the Six Great Sects jointly issued a statement that all sects are now in a neutral phase and won’t participate in the power struggle.
The Six Great Sects are reputable righteous sects, and the Court has no choice but to admit their neutrality—otherwise, they would be going against the righteous path of the world, inviting wrath and resentment, which the Court wants to avoid.
Yet the Court still worries the Six Great Sects might defect to Yunzhou’s forces. After all, the Court previously inflicted enormous losses on them, losses that almost led to the extinction of the Six Great Sects. Such a deep-seated enmity cannot be overlooked.
Liu Qian felt more guilt seeing Lin Feng behave courteously. As he had failed to protect Lin Feng last time, he stepped forward and said: "Brother Lin, you are truly too kind. I deeply regret the incident from last time and apologize, hoping for your forgiveness."
"The incident last time wasn’t your fault. After all, I hadn’t revealed my identity to you before." Lin Feng bravely forgave Liu Qian, given that last time on Taoxuan Heavenly Sect’s mountain, it was his own fault for not thinking things through thoroughly or not rescuing the Law Enforcement Elder in time.
In short, he had to blame the woman who appeared before him for looking too much like Su Liqian, which made him hesitate.
The world is vast, so much that everything has a myriad of possibilities. Like Feng Ling resembling Su Liqian, even though she was a Demon Sect member, she saved him when he fell off the cliff and fully supported Lin Feng when his cultivation was lost.
Lin Feng indeed felt somewhat moved at this moment, as sometimes he truly mistook the other person for Su Liqian.
At this moment, Lin Feng actually saw Feng Ling standing behind Liu Qian, causing him to smile inexplicably—what’s this about?
Feng Ling pretended not to know him with her large, watery eyes, but Lin Feng couldn’t guess her intentions.
Liu Qian replied to Lin Feng: "Since we’ve met after all this time, why don’t we gather at an inn so you can tell me what has transpired in all this time?"
Lin Feng refused, saying: "Unfortunately, I intend to return to Peace City."
Seeing Lin Feng’s determined look, Liu Qian initially had no way to convince him but then suddenly mentioned something that compelled Lin Feng to stay.
Liu Qian said to Lin Feng: "If you leave, what about her?"
Lin Feng was somewhat unsure about Liu Qian’s meaning, so he asked: "Which her?" Despite having some guesses, he didn’t dare confirm.
Liu Qian fanned his fan and then said to Lin Feng: "As long as you come to the inn with me, I’ll naturally explain everything to you. I promise it won’t disappoint you."
Hearing what Liu Qian said, Lin Feng thought it over and eventually agreed.
Liu Qian then closed his folding fan, made a gesture to Lin Feng, and they walked out of the inn, where a carriage was waiting outside.
