Chapter 370: War
The defensive layer barrier created by Grand Elder Huo was enormous.
Spiritual qi seemed to brimmed with life around the sect thanks to the barrier.
“Phew, it’s been a long time since I moved my muscles.” Grand Elder Huo said calmly.
“Uncle Huo, you are so strong,” Meng Yan ran toward Grand Elder Huo as she praised his skills.
At the same time, Kong Yusheng was clapping his hands in admiration of his techniques.
“To be able to activate all 4 formation runes consecutively and with no mishaps, Grand Elder Huo is indeed almighty.” Kong Yusheng praised.
“Hahaha, this is nothing to be admired.” Grand Elder Huo shook his head.
However, his blissful expression had shown that he was clearly joyful of being complimented.
“I know everyone is happy right now, but I think we should focus on the important thing,” Jing Feng suddenly intervened as she reminded them that they still have an enemy lying in wait.
Shan Zhilan nodded her head.
“Jing Feng is right, we still have to watch out for the Wolf Gang and most importantly, Meng Pao’s action.” Shan Zhilan said.
They were not only up against an outer enemy, but they also had to deal with the Phoenix Sky Sect.
“I don’t think we have to worry about the Wolf Gang yet… The Phoenix Sky Sect is what we should focus our attention on.” Yang Wei suddenly said.
“When I was clashing against the Wolf Gang, it was clear that they didn’t really want to create a scene. Not to mention, it was Meng Pao who had hired them to capture Meng Yan. Thus, we should focus on the mastermind.”
Yang Wei’s words were reasonable for the group to understand his viewpoint.
“Let’s discuss this topic in another room,” Kong Yusheng said.
Everyone nodded their heads as they followed Kong Yusheng to a secretive room.
Sometime later, everyone took their seats and Kong Yusheng held a solemn expression.
Taking a deep breath, Kong Yusheng said in a grave tone, “The Phoenix Sky Sect’s influence and power is not something we can go against. Fighting them head-on will only result in a disastrous outcome for us because Meng Pao could easily command other sects to attack our flank.”
“What if we launch our attack first and destroy their supplies? Without supplies, Meng Pao could not sustain the disciples in a prolonged fight against us.”
“That wouldn’t work because they can easily get supplies from others.”
The discussion soon continued for another hour as they tried to find the best solution to this outcome.
However, in the end, it was futile since none of them seemed to be logical or work when put in place.
“Sigh, should I just go back and convince my father to not be blinded by greed?” Meng Yan asked calmly.
“If convincing him was enough, then we wouldn’t be discussing it here.” Yang Wei said.
And he continued, “Meng Pao is not someone who would listen to others. Not to mention, he’s a shrewd man that is willing to sacrifice thousands of people just to kill one person.”
Meng Yan raised an eyebrow. “What do you mean by that, Yang Wei?”
Seeing her confused expression and how all the important people were gathered here, Yang Wei decided to recount Meng Pao’s plot regarding the Misty Forest’s mandatory summon.
“Catching Tang Xin was merely a ploy or an excuse by Meng Pao. His true motive was to have me die in the Misty Forest.”
“T-That’s impossible… Father wouldn’t do something like that.”
Yang Wei held a serious expression as he muttered, “This information was confirmed by Elder Chen Xue, Meng Yan.”
Meng Yan’s face turned ashen white when she heard his words.
Disappointment and grief soon filled her eyes as she wondered how her father could have fallen to this low.
He was an awesome leader and a loving father in her eyes. Yet, everything changed the moment she had left the Phoenix Sky Sect.
Yang Wei understood how much this would hurt Meng Yan.
However, he had no other choice left except to let her realize the reality.
Her father was no longer the father she once knew. It was best to understand this fact earlier than late as that would only make things more painful.
Sometime later, Kong Yusheng decided to end the discussion for now to let Meng Yan relax.
“I’ll be leaving first…” Meng Yan said as she dashed off from the room.
Grand Elder Huo quickly chased after her whereas Yang Wei and the rest remained in the room.
“Lian Xinyue, although you have been silent this entire time… your grandfather had been annoying me for a long time.” Kong Yusheng said as he glared at the quiet Lian Xinyue.
She had been in the discussion from the start, but she was purposely concealing her presence.
“W-What do you mean, Sect Leader Kong?” Lian Xinyue tried to laugh it off.
“Hmph, Lian Fu, your grandfather has been urging you to go back to him.” Kong Yusheng shouted. “Don’t think you can avoid him forever.”
Lian Xinyue smiled bitterly.
“I don’t want to meet with my grandfather.” Lian Xinyue pouted as she held a pitiful stare at Jing Feng.
“Elder Jing, you don’t want to see me gone forever, right?” She asked.
“Just what is going on here first?” Jing Feng asked in confusion. “Aren’t you in a good relationship with your grandfather? I still remember when he purposely used his cultivation base to test a certain person’s characteristics.”
Upon her mentioning, Yang Wei suddenly felt his arms getting goosebumps as he recalled Lian Fu’s ruthless method.
Meanwhile, Lian Xinyue bit her lip softly as she sighed aloud.
“Isn’t it obvious by now, Elder Jing? Grandfather wants me to meet with some other men in hopes of getting me married.” Lian Xinyue said depressingly.
Jing Feng and Shan Zhilan held a dumbfounded look when they heard Lian Xinyue was going to meet with some men for marriage.
“Haha, as expected of that old fogey, Lian Fu. He’s still so old school as usual. Imagine trying to be a matchmaker at his old age.” Shan Zhilan started laughing aloud.
Tears soon seeped out from the corner of her eyes due to laughing way too hard.
“Watch your conduct, Shan Zhilan.” Jing Feng pinched her waist as she made an eye signal at Lian Xinyue.
Coming back to reality, Shan Zhilan noticed her blunder when she saw Lian Xinyue’s angry expression.
“I am not getting married to anyone,” Lian Xinyue shouted as she left the room in a huff.
“Look at what you did, Shan Zhilan.” Jing Feng sighed softly.
“What did I do?” Shan Zhilan asked. “All I said was that Lian Fu is an old fogey.”
Jing Feng gave no response, causing Shan Zhilan to be frustrated at her cold behavior again.
Thus, she decided to ask another person instead, “Yang Wei, you tell me, what did I do wrong?”
‘Why the hell am I being dragged into the conversation again?’ Yang Wei wondered silently.
“I just remember, I still have something to do.” Yang Wei gave a half-hearted excuse as he stood up and left the room.
Retreating in this type of situation is the best solution ever.
“Yang Wei, how dare you run away from me!” Shan Zhilan shouted in disbelief.
“Give it a break, Shan Zhilan. Take this time to think about your mistake and comfort Lian Xinyue sometime later.” Jing Feng patted her shoulders.
Afterward, Jing Feng left the room, leaving Shan Zhilan alone.
“Tsk, all I did was laugh at Lian Fu and nothing else. Why am I now the sinner?” Shan Zhilan clicked her tongue.
“That Yang Wei especially… What a goddamn coward he is.” She sneered coldly as she would remember this debt.
Sometime later, Shan Zhilan left the room as well since everyone had gone away already.
Meanwhile, rumors of the massive defensive barrier in the Swift Feather Wind Sect had spread all around.
“Hey, did you know the Swift Feather Wind Sect is about to go to war against the Phoenix Sky Sect?”
“Yeah, I heard that it was because the daughter of Sect Leader Meng Pao had fallen in love with a disciple in the Swift Feather Wind Sect. There was just no way Sect Leader Meng Pao would allow such a thing to happen.”
“Aiyah, that’s the problem with the cultivation world. Without strength, you can’t even choose who to love.”
Of course, rumors were just rumors and nobody really knew the truth.
However, with these rumors going all around, Meng Pao could be seen in an even more enraged state.
“Those Swift Feather Wind Sect and that traitor Grand Elder Huo… how dare they go against me?” Meng Pao cursed aloud.
“Sect Leader, I think we should pause for a moment and think about what we should really do.” One of the elders stood up and suggested.
“Hmph, no need to think any further.” Meng Pao scoffed coldly.
“Since it’s a war that they want, then I shall give them war. Pass my order, from now on, the Swift Feather Wind Sect is an enemy that must be eliminated.”