Chapter 1207: A Shift in Events
This remark is really cheap, yet its meaning is such a slap in the face to everyone.
Everyone thought Liu Zixuan couldn’t beat Long Angxiong, but in reality, Long Angxiong was no match for him!
Long Xiaotian, the clan leader of the Cyan Dragon Clan, agreed to a ten-move challenge with Liu Zixuan, but never expected Liu Zixuan to win easily in just two moves.
If it were just like that, it could only be said to be embarrassing, but now, this guy actually says "sorry" with such smugness.
How could this not make everyone embarrassed? They wished they could find a hole to crawl into before throwing a couple of rotten eggs at Liu Zixuan!
"Qiqi, what exactly is Zixuan’s realm?" At this moment, Ya Fei seemed to be pondering. Long Angxiong’s strength could not be underestimated anywhere, and his attack was enough to rival that of a strong practitioner at the Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven.
But why was Liu Zixuan, who appeared to be at the Innate Emperor Realm Second Heaven, able to defeat him so easily?
Qiqi turned her head and smiled, saying, "Brother doesn’t let me say. But you’ll find out in a moment."
"Still so mysterious." Ya Fei pouted in frustration and turned her gaze back to Liu Zixuan.
Liu Zixuan looked at Long Xiaotian and spoke calmly, "Do I have the capital to challenge you now?"
Long Xiaotian’s face changed unpredictably, clenched his fists not knowing what to say.
If he were to accept, it would mean lowering himself, causing his status as clan leader to plummet. Yet if he refused, it would mean going back on his word and letting everyone laugh at him.
So, whether he fought or not, there was no advantage for him.
After all, as the leader of the clan, still the strongest Cyan Dragon Clan leader of the Four Symbols Sect, even if he defeated Liu Zixuan, how could he speak of being powerful?
"Little guy, you are already very strong. With both the disciple and elder battles of the White Tiger Clan won, I think it’s better for you to sit aside and watch the competition below," Wu Zheng of the Black Tortoise Clan said with a smile.
"Is there still a need to continue the competition? The White Tiger Clan has already won two consecutive victories, holding enough advantage, and what’s left is nothing but the clan leader’s match, just one more match after all. Three rounds, two wins, the White Tiger Clan has already considered victorious," Liu Zixuan said in a deep voice.
"Who said there’s only the clan leader’s battle? Above the clan leader, there is the Supreme Elder. As long as our Cyan Dragon Clan wins the next two matches, then we will have the same record as the White Tiger Clan," Long Xiaotian said coldly.
"All this coming and going is just to fight for the ownership of the Four Symbols Sect’s sacred treasure. In the end, aren’t you all just preparing to sell it to the Alliance of the World to ensure the sect’s stability?" Liu Zixuan shrugged, "Since the ending is already predetermined, there’s no need to waste any more time."
In fact, from Liu Zixuan’s point of view, there was no harm in this competition, and there were two reasons for not stopping it at the start.
First, he needed to figure out the situation of the Four Symbols Sect. Through the previous two battles, he had more or less understood the temperaments and cultivation techniques of the disciples, elders, and clan leaders here.
Second, he needed to establish prestige within the Four Symbols Sect.
After all, at the beginning, no one knew him, and even less looked up to him. But now, with consecutive victories in two battles, Liu Zixuan had gained some authority within the Four Symbols Sect.
In other words, Liu Zixuan stood above all the disciples, stood above the elders, possessing enough capital to negotiate with several clan leaders.
All the groundwork was complete, and the next step was no longer necessary to hide his identity, conceal his strength, but to openly take down the key, then persuade the Four Symbols Sect to participate in the upcoming war together with the Alliance of the World.
Don’t forget, Liu Zixuan came here not to show off, not to obtain some so-called sacred treasure of the Four Symbols Sect, but to protect the Yudou Treasure of Star Sea, to make the Star Sea Martial Realm more united!
Listening to his words, Long Xiaotian glanced at Wu Zheng and then said solemnly, "Who said we want to sell the key to the Alliance of the World?"
"Isn’t that the case?" Liu Zixuan smiled meaningfully, slowly looking towards Bai Hongtu and the Vermilion Bird Clan leader.
Bai Hongtu’s face changed slightly, "Brother Long, this matter is already an open secret. I don’t think there’s any need to beat around the bush anymore. The Alliance of the World’s representative, Miss Ya Fei, is sitting right there, and she has promised us that as long as we hand over the key to them, our survival in the upcoming war will be assured."
The leader of the Vermilion Bird Clan also spoke up, "That’s right, so there’s no need to insist any longer. Speaking of feelings, anyone present would hope for survival in the Martial Realm. In terms of logic, the White Tiger Clan has already won, so both emotionally and reasonably, there is no need for further competition."
"What if I disagree?" Long Xiaotian turned his head with a stern face, "Do you think your Vermilion Bird Clan and the White Tiger Clan together can shake our Cyan Dragon Clan?"
"Not everything needs to be resolved by fighting,"
The leader of the Vermilion Bird Clan’s expression changed, "As long as you agree to give the key to the Alliance of the World, then I will agree to your earlier request!"
Long Xiaotian’s head jerked up, "Are you sure?"
"For everyone’s continued survival, I am sure!" The leader of the Vermilion Bird Clan said firmly.
"Wait a minute!"
Wu Zheng spoke up from the side, "It seems you are somewhat ignoring my presence, aren’t you?"
"Old Wu, the three of our families all agree. Do you think your Black Tortoise Clan can still withstand the combined force of our three clans?" Bai Hongtu sneered proudly.
Wu Zheng’s expression changed as he slowly looked at Liu Zixuan, "Do you know what conditions the Vermilion Bird Clan promised the Cyan Dragon Clan?"
Liu Zixuan furrowed his brows, having a faint sense of foreboding.
"If the Cyan Dragon Clan agrees to help the Vermilion Bird Clan, then the Vermilion Bird Clan will betroth the long-lost Ye Lianyi to the Cyan Dragon Clan’s genius, Long Angxiong!" Wu Zheng pronounced each word carefully.
As his voice fell, the expressions of the other three clan leaders turned a bit peculiar. They couldn’t understand why Wu Zheng felt the need to specifically clarify this to Liu Zixuan.
However, Ya Fei, sitting on the side, quietly thought to herself, "Terrible, I fear today’s events cannot be resolved."
Indeed, it couldn’t be resolved, if things continued according to the normal plan.
After that, it would be the Cyan Dragon Clan, Vermilion Bird Clan, and White Tiger Clan, these three clans simultaneously applying pressure on the Black Tortoise Clan, so the four clans would together decide to sell the key to Ya Fei.
This way, it wouldn’t disrupt Liu Zixuan’s plan, as he and Ya Fei were together.
Afterwards, it would simply take more time to persuade, with all four clans working together to protect the Star Sea Martial Realm.
But now, someone Liu Zixuan cared about most appeared.
He originally thought that with the imminent threat, he didn’t want to have a showdown with the Vermilion Bird Clan, just to have them apologize to Ye Lianyi was enough, but he never expected.
The Vermilion Bird Clan, in order to sell the key for peace, used Ye Lianyi as a bargaining chip to be given to the Cyan Dragon Clan. This is something Liu Zixuan absolutely cannot allow!