Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8388: 365-reward _1

Upon hearing Zhao Hai's suggestion, the group fell into a momentary shock. Afterward, they turned their gazes toward him with keen curiosity. Thousand Blade fixed his eyes on Zhao Hai curiously as well and remarked, "What exactly are you suggesting by making the sects consent to our assault on the Thirteen Families Alliance? That's no simple feat. As you know, the folks from those other sects are tough opponents. They won't just yield to us easily."

"My plan involves organizing a grand tournament where representatives from all the other sects can compete. Should the Bloody Massacre Sect suffer defeat, we'll abandon our plans to strike the 13 Family Alliance. But if the Bloody Massacre Sect emerges victorious, no other sect will be able to block our move against the 13 Family Alliance," Zhao Hai explained gravely.

"Organize a tournament?"  The assembly was caught off guard by Zhao Hai's idea. They hadn't anticipated such an approach from him at all. In the cultivation world, hosting a formal tournament like this was quite unusual. Now, everyone wondered exactly how Zhao Hai intended to pull it off. "Explain it to us—how exactly do you plan to arrange this tournament?" Thousand Blade inquired of Zhao Hai.

Zhao Hai continued solemnly, "What I'm proposing is to establish a pro-disciple tournament, limited solely to the pro-disciples from each sect. We can settle on the number of bouts later. I believe plenty of people in those sects are eager to take me down, so launching a pro-disciple tournament will surely draw participants from the others. If they fall short in the pro-disciple tournament, they'll have no choice but to endorse our strike on the Thirteen Families Alliance. Plus, it'll let us gauge the prowess of the Bloody Massacre Sect's own pro-disciples."

Dao Qianzhan mulled over Zhao Hai's words for a bit. The rest of them stayed quiet too. It took some time before Dao Qianzhan finally spoke, "We'll take our time discussing this proposal. For now, let's spread the word and observe how others respond. A tournament of this scale isn't something we can rush into for the Blood Sea Realm."

The group all agreed with nods. Never before had a major sect in the Blood Sea Realm hosted an event like this. Thus, no one felt ready to commit right away. They each planned to return and reflect on it. After all, this wasn't trivial. Even restricting it to pro-disciples alone made it significant, since pro-disciples represented the sect's tomorrow. Losing them would sting deeply for anyone.

Of course, Zhao Hai raised no issues. He was merely a pro-disciple himself. The sect master valued his input by seeking it out. Yet, if he acted overly important, it might irk the others. Every person in this gathering held a rank equal to his master's. Without his strong showings, he wouldn't even merit a voice here. Pushing his weight around would only breed resentment.

Dao Qianzhan scanned the faces around him and grinned, "Fine, we'll drop this topic for now. Today calls for joy, and we're gathered to revel. Launching an assault on the Thirteen Family Alliance is no light decision that we can settle on the spot, so let's set it aside. This is a time for celebration."

Ha Jing shifted his attention to Zhao Hai. "Zhao Hai, word is you've got plenty of spiritual wine on your island. Don't you think it's time to share some?" Ha Jing held Zhao Hai in high regard. Zhao Hai stood firmly in his camp. Despite his solid ties with the sect master and the great elder, he took pride in Zhao Hai's feats. Apart from Lei Gang, he shared the strongest bond with Zhao Hai among those present. So, his comment came naturally.

Zhao Hai responded at once, "Grandmaster, I've already sent my servant to fetch the wine. It'll arrive shortly. I've also prepared some dishes grown right on my island. My intention was to host everyone for drinks today. Everyone's put in real effort these last few days, after all."

Dao Qianzhan gave a nod. "Excellent, that's splendid. Today, we'll sample the produce from your island. You've truly crafted something impressive there. When you get a chance later, would you consider aiding the sect in revamping other islands? The bloodlust in our Blood Slaughter Sect runs too fierce. Blending in certain plants could prove advantageous for our disciples' cultivation."

"Certainly, Sect Master," Zhao Hai replied smilingly. "The islands along the Western Defense Line took heavy damage. I'd prefer to start by upgrading the ones here. Would that work?" Zhao Hai had long wished to overhaul the Western Defense Line. But he only lorded over one island there, and the smallest at that. Though he'd served as commander, with the conflict ended and island masters back in place, his command role had naturally concluded. To rework those islands, he'd need the sect master's go-ahead. Without it, he wouldn't risk moving forward.

Dao Qianzhan paused briefly, then approved with a nod, "Sure, prioritize the Western Defense Line renovations. We'll review the outcomes before approving expansions elsewhere. If it doesn't pan out well, I won't risk it. Settled, then. Every Western Defense Line island master is present. Here's the plan: we linger here while the outsiders can't indulge fully in their drinks. Zhao Hai, your island's quite fine. We'll head over. Make sure to ready everything properly for us. Let those folks outside enjoy their wild revelry for a day."

Zhao Hai had no grounds to refuse. He grinned and said, "Very well, I'll get to preparations immediately. Sect Master, elders, island masters, please hold on a bit. I'll return shortly." With that, he offered a bow to the assembly and exited the hall. He summoned Yan Bei, and together they transported to Blood Gale Island via the teleportation array.

Once Zhao Hai departed, Thousand Blade eyed the group and spoke gravely, "What's your take on Zhao Hai's idea? Ha Jing, since the boy's your grand-disciple, you first." Dao Qianzhan placed great faith in Zhao Hai. He understood well that Zhao Hai's tournament proposal stemmed from his status as the undefeated champion. Thus, he'd need unmatched power to handle every pro-disciple from rival sects. Failure could spell peril. Zhao Hai excelled across the board, sparing the Blood Slaughter Sect much hassle. So Dao Qianzhan hesitated to let him hazard it.

Ha Jing clasped his hands toward Dao Qianzhan and replied solemnly, "I see viability in this. I won't claim expertise in much, but Zhao Hai's power gives me full assurance. Surviving against five Island Lord-level foes is achievement enough, so my trust in him runs deep. Besides, this tournament offers those sects a chance to save face. Without it, they'd stay silent if we charged straight at the Thirteen Family Alliance. Remember, they struck us first. Still, extending this courtesy shows respect."

Dao Qianzhan acknowledged with a nod, then addressed Du Wansha, "Old Du, your thoughts." As the Blood Slaughter Sect's great elder and its mightiest after the sect leader, Du Wansha's opinion weighed heavily. That's why Thousand Blade consulted him outright. Should Du Wansha oppose, even the sect leader would reconsider.

Du Wansha stated firmly, "At first glance, this tournament might appear unnecessary. The Bloody Massacre Sect could pursue vengeance against the 13-Family Alliance right now, and other sects wouldn't back them openly—they'd only aid covertly. But that would strain our ties with those sects further. This tournament provides a tidy resolution. In the future, for any sect disputes, we could employ this approach. It'd cut down on casualties while offering solid practice for disciples across the sects."

At that, Du Wansha halted briefly before adding, "Furthermore, it honors those sects. We're essentially saying we've shown proper deference. Before targeting the Thirteen Families Alliance, we've even staged a tournament. Beat us there, and we hold off on the attack. Fail, and we proceed as planned. It hands them a sense of control, making those sects feel valued. That's a positive step."

With that, he glanced around and continued gravely, "Zhao Hai's delivered major value to the sect master this time. It's crucial for us. Lately, the kid's piled up contributions—some known widely, others not, but we're aware. Yet rewarding him openly proves tricky for the sect now. So why not use this grand tournament to boost his renown? Let the entire Blood Sea Realm recognize him. That counts as a fitting reward."

Du Wansha's words drew soft laughs from the others. They grasped his intent fully. Zhao Hai's role in the recent events was pivotal—not just safeguarding the Western Defense Line, but also advancing the puppet efforts. Still, publicizing that would doom him. Ignoring his merits with no reward from the sect felt unjust. But what reward to offer? As Du Wansha noted, island master status limited options. Better to leverage the tournament for fame instead.

Though fame might seem pointless to cultivators, reality differed. For them, renown yielded real gains. Consider the Blood Slaughter Sect: if Zhao Hai ascended to the Cultivation Realm someday, the sect might open high-power roles needing oversight. With many Cultivation Realm experts available, competition would be stiff. The sect master would prioritize the well-known first. Obscure talents often got overlooked. Thus, fame could serve as reward—and a substantial one.