Chapter 1009: Conversation with Ya Fei
Judging solely by the Willow Association Patriarch’s recent attitude towards Ya Fei, it sufficiently proves her claim to help Liu Zixuan overthrow the Celestial Dao Alliance is backed by real power.
However, from start to finish, Liu Zixuan has never believed that pies fall from the sky.
The Nether Fire Stone up ahead might be useless to ordinary people, but it allowed the Venerable Ghost Nether to stand among the peak of the Star Sea Martial Realm.
Now, he wants the three treasures inside the Relic Pearl, but even with just a bit of thought, it’s clear that these three treasures aren’t simple!
Liu Zixuan just had the Relic Pearl recognize him as its master, still unclear about what heaven-defying treasures it contains, but he feels that since the Relic Pearl emerged from ancient ruins, even the worst contents would be beyond the reach of ordinary people.
After pondering for a moment, he said, "This is only our third meeting, including this time, and I can say I know nothing about you at all."
"I’m only in a cooperative relationship with Venerable Ghost Nether; I’m definitely not one of his people and similarly disdain associating with him," Ya Fei directly struck at Liu Zixuan’s heart.
Liu Zixuan raised an eyebrow: "Compared to that, I’m more interested in knowing what mysterious entity is behind you!"
"This..." Ya Fei frowned slightly: "I cannot share that, but what I can tell you is that it stands above the Martial Realm, alongside the Hidden Sects."
Indeed, from her easy entry into the Profound Sword Sect to the attitudes of the people during the martial tournament, it’s clear enough about Ya Fei’s identity and status.
Liu Zixuan thought for a moment and then asked: "Since we’re talking about it, how about you tell me about the events after the martial tournament, Ya Fei the beauty!"
"After the martial tournament? It was simply the Four Great Clans and Eight Great Powers forming the Celestial Dao Alliance," Ya Fei shrugged.
"You should know that’s not what I’m asking about."
Liu Zixuan took a puff of his cigarette: "At the start of the martial tournament, Dragon Spirit internally split into two factions, with Elder Wang’s side establishing some special relationship with the Hidden Sects, subtly aiding in forming the Celestial Dao Alliance."
"Additionally, you helped Venerable Ghost Nether acquire the Nether Fire Stone, causing the Medical Immortal Sect to completely collapse, and then as the Martial Realm unified, my faction rose, opposing the Celestial Dao Alliance."
"Finally, as Hidden Sects continually entered the Martial Realm, now the once rare Innate Emperor Realm experts are gradually increasing, and you appear here just at this time; I doubt this is all coincidence!"
Ya Fei looked at Liu Zixuan with an odd expression: "You think this is all secretly orchestrated by someone?"
"If it was deliberately arranged by a person, then that individual must be a god; I think it’s more appropriate to say it’s being facilitated!" Liu Zixuan smiled meaningfully.
Ya Fei stood in silence for a moment: "It seems, whether the Celestial Dao Alliance or Dragon Spirit, or even us, we’ve somewhat underestimated you, didn’t expect you guessed it all."
"It’s not difficult; from the start of the martial tournament, everything was different from before, as if the world suddenly changed owners, and then so many things happened. It’s easy to deduce it wasn’t by chance."
Liu Zixuan looked up: "So, if you want to make a deal with me, please show some genuine sincerity!"
"I have sincerity, but I can’t share everything with you because many things require you to experience them personally, but for now, I can tell you some useful information and answer a few of your questions."
"I’m all ears!" Liu Zixuan said.
In truth, his words already hinted at a willingness to cooperate with Ya Fei.
Of course, it’s merely a thought.
"The unification of the Martial Realm wasn’t coincidental but was deliberately manipulated from behind the scenes, including the emergence of the Celestial Dao Alliance and the appearance of several Patriarchs," Ya Fei said lightly.
Liu Zixuan frowned: "Who? I don’t think it’s the Willow Association Patriarch, is it?"
"He’s merely an executor."
Ya Fei sat back on the rock, resting her chin and murmured: "If it was solely the Willow Association Patriarch, he wouldn’t be capable of such a grand scheme; even if he wanted to play such a game, he’d only have a few patriarchs by his side."
"That Azuo, should be sent by the people behind the Willow Association Patriarch?" Liu Zixuan asked.
"Yes, Azuo and another Ayou, they’re twin brothers from Tang Country, adopted from a young age and trained in very special cultivation techniques. You should have noticed something peculiar when you fought against him, right?" Ya Fei asked.
Liu Zixuan nodded: "His body split into two, not an illusion, nor ninjutsu from Witch Country."
"Exactly, that’s a soul-splitting deceit technique; I won’t explain more here, but you’re smart enough to figure it out," Ya Fei turned and smiled. "Their appearance and the establishment of the Celestial Dao Alliance ultimately have only one goal!"
"What?" Liu Zixuan clenched his fist and asked.
"To become the world’s top power! No exceptions!"
Ya Fei’s expression subtly changed, becoming solemn: "The world Martial Realm is divided into many large and small powers, with the Star Sea’s forces being most complex, starting with numerous family clans and sects in the Martial Realm, then Hidden Sects, and some special powers on par with Hidden Sects, like those behind me, or the Jiang Family you’re familiar with."
"So their first step is to unify the Martial Realm, leading to the Celestial Dao Alliance, and next is to act against the Hidden Sects, which is why the Hidden Sects sensed something, and began dispatching experts into the Martial Realm secretly."
Listening to Ya Fei’s words, Liu Zixuan finally understood.
Previously, he felt everything seemed orchestrated like a massive web, but the more detailed explanation today still left him somewhat shaken.
After all, unifying the Star Sea Martial Realm is something countless couldn’t achieve; aspiring to be the emperor of the world Martial Realm is a truly terrifying ambition!
Ya Fei smiled faintly: "I know these things may be hard for you to accept all at once, but as long as you survive in the Martial Realm, you’ll inevitably face them directly."
"Currently, the Celestial Dao Alliance poses no significant threat to you; I know, even if I don’t step in to assist you, others will. Among those helping you, some are genuinely doing so without expecting anything in return, while others aim to stop those behind the Willow Association Patriarch."
At this point, Ya Fei shifted her tone: "I also understand that even without help, with your strength, defeating the Willow Association won’t be too difficult, it’s just a matter of time! The true timing hasn’t arrived yet, those behind the Willow Association won’t intervene easily."
"Timing? What timing?" Liu Zixuan asked.
"A timing capable of causing turmoil in the world Martial Realm, a timing to overturn the current stable situation in the world Martial Realm," Ya Fei murmured, gazing seriously.