Chapter 956: Chapter 956: Feint in the East, Attack in the West
Just when the headquarters of the Celestial Dao Alliance was in complete chaos, bursts of wanton laughter came from a private room in a restaurant by the Immortal Lake.
Liu Zixuan, Zhao Yi, Huzi, and Jiang Yunxuan sat together, drinking and chatting merrily.
"Brother Xuan, now that we’re all together, it’s time to accomplish something big, right?" Huzi said, holding a cigarette, looking somewhat excited.
"Yes, it’s time to do something big, otherwise people in the Martial Realm will still think we’re inferior to the Celestial Dao Alliance!" Liu Zixuan laughed.
"What we did to the He Family this morning was just a warm-up. I think we should seize this opportunity while the Celestial Dao Alliance is in disarray and wipe out a few more families!" Jiang Yunxuan said, playing with the wine glass in his hand and grinning.
"It seems like you’ve all been really stifled in those hidden sects!" Liu Zixuan teased with a smile.
"You have no idea! Those hidden sects have their rules: fellow disciples can’t fight each other, and even when they spar, it’s only until the point is made, it’s just not satisfying." Huzi waved his fists twice: "Honestly, my Walking Tiger Fist is already itching for a fight!"
"You silly tiger, with those little fists of yours, I could shatter them with a slap!" Jiang Yunxuan sneered.
"Damn it, two months without a fight, and you’re ready to tear the roof off, huh?" Huzi glared at him and cursed.
"Wanna practice?" Jiang Yunxuan immediately stood aside and took a fighting stance.
"You two, that’s enough!" Liu Zixuan rubbed his forehead: "For god’s sake, you two were fighting all the time two months ago, and even now as Emperor Realm warriors, you’re still like this!"
"Blame it on his stupidity!" Huzi and Jiang Yunxuan said in unison.
Zhao Yi chuckled, waved his hand helplessly, and looked at Liu Zixuan: "Yunxuan and Huzi are now at the same realm as me, both have reached the Acquired Emperor Realm. Judging by their looks, they seem to have grasped some traces of the Power of the Five Elements. It’s probably just a matter of time before they reach the Innate Emperor Realm."
Liu Zixuan nodded, he also noticed this.
However, as the only one among the brothers who had stepped into the Innate Emperor Realm, he knew very well the gap between the Acquired and Innate.
They do have some advantages now, but they can’t act rashly yet.
Remember, the ones they eliminated before were just some minions of the Celestial Dao Alliance, the real powerhouses are still at the headquarters, like the ancestors of the Willow Association who have lived for nearly a century, most of them must have stepped into the Innate Emperor Realm.
With their current strength, they would still suffer a loss if they confronted them head-on!
However, Liu Zixuan was not afraid.
Compared to the Celestial Dao Alliance, they still have some weaknesses, but these weaknesses are gradually diminishing.
Then he asked, "Did Gu Yu give you the compiled information earlier?"
"Yes, thanks to the help from the Celestial Secret Pavilion and the Thief Sect,"
Zhao Yi looked at everyone and said: "From the compiled information, there are currently at least ten Emperor Realm powerhouses at the headquarters of the Celestial Dao Alliance, but no more than fifteen in total. Among these Emperor Realm powerhouses, at least five are in the Innate Emperor Realm, but their exact level is unknown. The rest are Acquired Emperor Realm powerhouses."
"And there are at least twenty but less than thirty Half-Step Emperor Realm and Peak of Imperial Realm Martial Artists, with over a thousand martial artists below the Imperial Realm Middle Stage. Don’t forget, they have gathered the strength of the entire Martial Realm!"
Upon hearing Zhao Yi’s explanation, Jiang Yunxuan and Huzi, who were smug earlier, froze and couldn’t help but gasp: "That sounds pretty terrifying!"
"Exactly."
Liu Zixuan nodded: "Currently, on our side, those who have reached the Emperor Realm are me, Zhao Yi, Huzi, Yunxuan, Tongtong, and assuming no accidents, Ripple too, making a total of six. In terms of Emperor Realm powerhouses, we have half as many as they do, so it’s not the right time for a head-on confrontation yet."
"In terms of martial artist numbers, we’re indeed far behind the Celestial Dao Alliance, but we do have some advantages." Zhao Yi smiled mysteriously: "When I was on the phone earlier today, Gu Yu secretly told me he is secretly recruiting some extraordinary talents with Mo Chengfeng."
"Extraordinary talents?" Liu Zixuan raised an eyebrow, a bit puzzled.
"People from the Eight Gates." Zhao Yi laughed: "The Thief Sect is the largest among the Eight Gates, with great cohesion. According to him, several sects within the Eight Gates have already agreed to help."
"Could it be that when I asked Gu Yu to have people infiltrate the Celestial Dao Alliance, he arranged for people from the Eight Gates?" Liu Zixuan asked.
"Yes. So now all we need to do is buy some time, weaken the Celestial Dao Alliance’s outer forces during this time, and when the time is right, even if we have fewer martial artists, we might still beat them!" Zhao Yi nodded.
Liu Zixuan’s lips curved into a slight smile and he said: "That sounds even more exciting. Those old guys of the Celestial Dao Alliance wouldn’t have thought that our secret strength is almost on par with theirs!"
"Those idiots likely still think it’s just a few of us brothers!" Huzi laughed.
Jiang Yunxuan touched his chin and said: "So, are we going to take action against the sub-branches of the Celestial Dao Alliance?"
Liu Zixuan nodded and directly instructed Zhao Yi: "Inform Gu Yu, tell him to spread the word that our next target is to completely wipe out the Wei Family."
"The Wei Family? Since you’ve already killed the Wei Family’s ancestor, all that’s left in the Wei Family’s sub-branch is a patriarch and some ordinary martial artists. What’s the point of doing this?" Zhao Yi asked in confusion.
"Who said I really intend to deal with the soon-to-be-extinct Wei Family?" Liu Zixuan smiled mysteriously.
"A feint?" Zhao Yi, who had been following Liu Zixuan these past few days, had become familiar with Liu Zixuan’s tactics.
"Brother Xuan, so which family’s ancestral grave will have smoke billowing out, ready to be wiped out by us?" Huzi asked playfully.
"The Gu Family!" Liu Zixuan said slowly.
"That Gu Family should have been dealt with long ago. Before the martial arts tournament, it was they who kept running their mouths. Damn it, I must use my Walking Tiger Fist to smash that old guy from their family!" Huzi was playfully talking at first, but hearing about the Gu Family, he suddenly turned all indignant.
Liu Zixuan grinned, the purpose of his actions was simple.
Spread the word that they intend to deal with the Wei Family, but since the Wei Family only has the Patriarch left, the Celestial Dao Alliance will undoubtedly send masters to protect them to save face, therefore their attention will be focused on the Wei Family, unaware of the true target being the Gu Family.
And dealing with the Gu Family, Liu Zixuan intends to rescue Zhang Xiaoxiao, that little witch!
Having received favors from Sword Venerable Ling Xiao and Celebrant Elder at the Profound Sword Sect, and since Xiaoxiao is such a beauty, naturally, he has to find a way to rescue her. Don’t forget, Xiaoxiao has Ice Skin Jade Bone physique, with some help from Liu Zixuan, she will certainly become an Emperor Realm powerhouse on their side!
"By the way, Yunxuan, did you get any news about the Dragon Spirit when you contacted your family?" Liu Zixuan suddenly turned his head and asked.
