Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate Chapter 2153: 1101: Attitude (Part 2)
Thankfully, the Yulan Sect's damages weren't overly heavy, remaining at least within tolerable limits.
Therefore, the Yulan Sect remains relatively serene right now, beyond their standard vigilance toward the Blood Red Alliance, they're employing multiple avenues to collect data and updates.
In particular, concerning the intense clash that occurred along Yuxu Country's frontiers, the Yulan Sect's higher-ups show considerable curiosity about the Nascent Soul Stage expert engaged and his rival.
For that purpose, the Yulan Sect sent out numerous agents for probing, with every bit of intel compiled being forwarded to the sect's leaders.
Right now, inside the Yulan Cultivation World.
Far inside the Yulan Sect's mountain entrance, in a particular cavern dwelling, two elders radiating an ethereal presence are seated across from one another.
One of them is Zhou Tianlong, the Yulan Sect's Grand Elder, while the other is Wang Zhiyuan, the Yulan Sect's second Nascent Soul Stage Elder.
Currently, these two elders face one another, elegant tea arrangements placed before them, with one elder from time to time lifting his cup for a taste.
“Junior Wang, what do you think about the fight that erupted at Yuxu Country's edge?”
When Zhou Tianlong voiced this, Wang Zhiyuan let out a light laugh and responded, “To Senior Brother, this junior thinks that this conflict definitely bears the trace of the Blood Red Alliance.”
“Since the fight's location falls under the Blood Red Alliance's domain.”
“And across all of Qingzhou Land, the ones bold enough to strike inside the Blood Red Alliance's area are probably only the four Nascent Soul powers.”
“Yet our sect stayed out of it, so the other powers likely did too.”
“After all, even if those Nascent Soul powers clash with the Blood Red Alliance, their collective might falls clearly short of the Blood Red Alliance's.”
“Plus, they lack a deep-seated vendetta with the Blood Red Alliance.”
“Hence, these Nascent Soul powers in Qingzhou probably aren't behind that clash.”
Here, Wang Zhiyuan offered a subtle smile and pressed on with his breakdown, “From my perspective, the Blood Red Alliance took part on one side, whereas the opposing side is probably outsiders to Qingzhou.”
“Naturally, there's a chance that the one battling the Blood Red Alliance came from a Qingzhou local power.”
As he wrapped up, a surprised expression crossed Zhou Tianlong's features.
“Oh?”
“Junior Wang, why do you conclude that?”
“Do you possess proof for this notion, Junior Wang?”
Noticing Zhou Tianlong's intrigue, Wang Zhiyuan went on, “Senior Brother, though Song Chufeng is in the Nascent Soul Early Stage, his individual prowess is genuinely solid.”
“But remember, in Qingzhou Land overall, beyond the Nascent Soul Stage experts, certain young Golden Core Stage talents can endanger him.”
“Naturally, I count myself in that group.”
“Thus, to this junior, with our Nascent Soul powers uninvolved, those Golden Core powers draw notable doubt.”
“Additionally, some prodigy cultivators arriving from distant lands also stand a good shot at being Song Chufeng's foes.”
“Take the juniors of the Yunzhou Divine Tree Sect, the Blood Red Alliance's Saint Heir, and that prodigy from the Lin Family—these all have the might to challenge Song Chufeng.”
“What's more, various prodigy Golden Core cultivators here in Qingzhou Land are entirely up to such a fight.”
“So, ruling out Nascent Soul powers, the prime suspects are these prodigy cultivators.”
“Particularly the youth from the Divine Tree Sect and that gifted Lin Family scion—they top the list of suspects by far.”
Listening to this, Zhou Tianlong nodded in contemplation.
Deep down, he truly concurs with Wang Zhiyuan's reasoning.
For he understands fully that despite Song Chufeng being a Nascent Soul Early Stage master, he might not dominate against a handful of exceptionally gifted Golden Core Stage talents.
Similar to how Wang Zhiyuan cited Wang Lusheng and the remarkable Lin Family cultivator Lin Tianming, whose personal strengths nearly touch the peak for Golden Core Stage experts.
Building on that, should they wield potent Magical Treasures and a few robust techniques, they absolutely possess the means to face Song Chufeng directly without disadvantage.
And to Zhou Tianlong, the Lin Family's talented successor holds this potential completely.
Thus, he finds Wang Zhiyuan's breakdown credible and quite probable.
Grasping this, Zhou Tianlong regarded Wang Zhiyuan and started deliberately, “Junior Wang, your breakdown holds merit.”
“And these developments are precisely what we hope for.”
“Yet you must grasp the Blood Red Alliance's power well, no need for this old man to spell it out.”
“Still, to me, the Blood Red Alliance's stance in the last few decades appears rather off.”
“As the proverb states, anomalies signal hidden motives!”
“True, prior to the Ancient Demon Secret Realm's opening, every major faction quietly pulls back, steering clear of major disputes to keep things from spiraling.”
“That said, the Blood Red Alliance's recent decades of calm feel exceptionally atypical, clashing with Old Ghost Chen's typical approach.”
“On top of that, the earlier intel we acquired was remarkably peculiar.”
“Weighing these elements, plus the Blood Red Alliance's abrupt shift in demeanor and habits, this old man senses a foreboding.”
“It's likely that within the coming decades, the Blood Red Alliance will launch major initiatives.”
With these words, Zhou Tianlong displayed a concerned look, as though unease stirred within him.
And catching Zhou Tianlong's statement along with his grave manner, Wang Zhiyuan, though reluctant to accept, conceded its strong possibility.
Indeed, the Yulan Sect possesses certain intel reports.
Within that intel, clear indicators already reveal that the Blood Red Alliance's former quiet phase served merely as a prelude, setting the stage for their upcoming strike.
When the moment ripens, the Blood Red Alliance will pounce on their prey like a hungry beast, unleashing its sharpest assault.
And without question, on Qingzhou Land, the Yulan Sect stands as the Blood Red Alliance's prime quarry.
Therefore, as the Blood Red Alliance's archfoe and a longstanding adversary vying for millennia, Wang Zhiyuan naturally fathoms Zhou Tianlong's concerns.
Based on this, Wang Zhiyuan quickly inquired, “Senior Brother, with your foresight, what's our next step?”
To this, Zhou Tianlong hesitated briefly before replying, “We cannot relax our watch on the Blood Red Alliance's scheming.”
“At present, the Blood Red Alliance shows no signs of imminent action.”
“Under those circumstances, we should send additional agents to monitor the Blood Red Alliance's every move closely.”
“Should they act, we'll swiftly rally forces to counter the Blood Red Alliance.”
“Furthermore, we ought to reach out soon to our allied powers, binding them tightly to our side.”
“Provided we confirm the other Nascent Soul powers' full support, no scheme from Chen Guanghua will seriously endanger our core.”
“For this task, I need Junior Wang to handle it in person.”
“Given that one of the Blood Red Alliance's members just endured a brutal confrontation, they likely can't muster full strength soon.”
“So, let's exert some force on the Blood Red Alliance, heightening their tension.”
“And Junior Wang, use this window to approach the other powers, facing minimal resistance.”
“At the same time, your odds of convincing those figures will exceed any previous chance.”
“Back at the sect, with my direct supervision, even without Junior Wang, I doubt Old Ghost Chen will risk stirring issues.”
“Still, to stay secure, Junior Wang must move covertly, evading any notice of your exit by the Blood Red Alliance.”
Finishing this, Zhou Tianlong eyed Wang Zhiyuan with gravity.
In that instant, Wang Zhiyuan gave a firm nod, then after some idle talk with Zhou Tianlong, they polished a range of strategies concerning the Blood Red Alliance.
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