Chapter 465 - 232: Honored Lord
Finally, Yao Yufei spoke: "If Young Master Chu is truly sincere, please provide evidence, otherwise I, as Sect Leader, cannot easily believe."
Chu Xuan replied calmly: "I don’t need you to believe me. As I’ve said, you are not indispensable to me. If Madam Duanmu is not interested in collaborating, then let this conversation end here."
Yao Yufei’s beautiful eyes turned slightly, but she did not say harsh words such as "If you don’t want to talk, leave, and I won’t see you off."
Because she knows very well that Chu Xuan is right; if she wants to rely solely on her own power to grow and strengthen the Li’an Demon Sect, or even annex other sects, it is actually extremely difficult.
The sects that catch Yao Yufei’s eye are not ones to be easily bullied. For instance, the Nine Nether Sect is not far from the Demon Sect’s territory, but trying to take them down could severely damage their vitality.
The recent demise through old age of Ancestor Youxu, who was of the eighth realm of strength, has weakened the Demon Sect considerably, and currently, there is no individual in the middle generation who has broken into the seventh realm, leaving the sect in an awkward transitional period.
Were it not for Yao Yufei nurturing a Abyss-Devouring Demon Dragon with immense growth potential, others might even have turned their sights on aiming against them.
Without any changes, the Li’an Demon Sect would likely need to lie low for thirty to fifty years more before stretching out to expand. This would allow Yao Yufei to continue her ambitions of expanding the sect’s territory.
But now, what time is it??
The descendants of the long-hidden Profound Celestial Sect are emerging into the world, stirring up turmoil; the Celestial Evil Demon Venerable is reincarnated to determine life and death with enemies.
Not to mention, the spreading natural disasters don’t bode well, who knows what’s going to happen in fifty or a hundred years?
Even if a new round of a righteous and evil war erupts, Yao Yufei wouldn’t be surprised.
At such a time of great contention, she only wants to strengthen her power as quickly as possible, the stronger the better! Only then can she seize the initiative in the chaotic times to come.
And now, Chu Xuan’s appearance undoubtedly provides her a shortcut.
As he returns again as the "Celestial Evil Demon Venerable," although he has enemies, he does indeed have high-end combat forces at his disposal.
Not to mention, as long as Chu Xuan’s momentum takes shape, his forces will only snowball and grow larger with his once-resounding name in the realm of cultivation.
The key point is, right now is when Chu Xuan is "weak," it’s easy to add flowers to the brocade, but difficult to send coal in the snow; it’s a rare moment that due to Qingqing, both sides naturally have the basis for standing together.
Cooperating with the other party now, or in other words submitting allegiance, Yao Yufei would become the number one subordinate upon the Celestial Evil’s return to the world.
Even though Chen Yunqi has the Hehuan Sect, and this sect has considerable connections with Chu Xuan, she will have to rank behind Yao Yufei at that time, and even take orders from her.
It’s not just an issue of precedence, the Hehuan Sect is clearly weaker than the Li’an Demon Sect. By then, Yao Yufei will gain Chu Xuan’s favor, and could even command other Three Profound Realm experts under him.
Ultimately, Yao Yufei feels that Chu Xuan doesn’t seem to be lying, he likely has some backup plans so it’s worth the gamble.
Thinking of this, she smiled and said: "There’s no need for haste, Young Master Chu. I admit, the forces you can muster are quite impressive, but most of those around you are high-level cultivators, and normally wouldn’t be doing trivial chores, right?"
"You still need a major force to handle daily affairs for you."
"I ask you this, with myself, with Li’an Demon Sect’s power, what can we gain from you?"
Seeing this calculating woman finally change her oppressive tone and begin acting conciliatory, Chu Xuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He maintained his calm and composed demeanor, saying: "I know what you’re worrying about, it’s nothing more than fearing that I’ll usurp your power and make you my puppet, ultimately burying the Li’an Demon Sect, which you have worked so hard to plot and gain for years."
"You can rest assured on this point, I won’t interfere with the specific operations of the Demon Sect, as long as your actions don’t cross my bottom line."
"In other words, the Demon Sect is still in your hands. I only need you to cooperate with me in dealing with the Shangguan family, and other fools who dare covet me."
"As for benefits, I believe during this process you will be able to profit on your own, no need for me to teach you."
"With my reputation, you can rally the strength of countless cultivators, accomplishing many things that you wanted to do before but couldn’t."
"Can I deploy your high-level cultivators then?" Yao Yufei asked with a smile, raising a crucial question.
"If necessary, you can apply to me."
Chu Xuan felt that the conditions offered were generous because he knew well, Yao Yufei is indeed devious, but she truly has capabilities. The large Demon Sect is managed in an orderly and obedient manner under her hands.
He won’t have much time to engage in scheming and intrigue with the various forces under his command, so he lets this woman handle it, allowing the wicked to manage the wicked and the evil to fight the evil.
As for Chen Yunqi... Chu Xuan had dealings with her previously; she is also capable, otherwise, she wouldn’t have led the Hehuan Sect to its current stature, but her methods are still a bit immature compared to Yao Yufei’s.
Aside from anything else, Chen Yunqi’s foundation is inherited from her ancestors, while Yao Yufei truly seized her position step by step on her own.
Moreover, Chu Xuan would grant Chen Yunqi some authority, to let her counterbalance Yao Yufei, preventing her ambitions from swelling too much and entertaining ideas she shouldn’t.