Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 337: Surrender of the Wei Family
“Junior Brother Yan is right; before we set out, the elders specifically instructed me, Liu, to preserve the strength of the Qingzhou cultivators as much as possible.”
“Of course, we will keep this matter in mind,” Liu Yu said, looking towards the direction of Red Maple Mountain, his expression calm.
After a pause, he continued, “With just the three hundred qi refining disciples I lead, it’s uncertain how many of us can complete the tasks assigned to the Qingfeng Team if we resort to brutal tactics.
“The Golden Rampart Market is merely our first stop.”
“Compared to some resources, preserving our viable strength is far more important.”
“Moreover, after this battle, most of the territory left by the four sects of Yan State will need to be taken over and organized by cultivators. If too many cultivators from our sect suffer casualties, it will affect the power dynamics and shake the foundations of our rule.”
“Thus, relinquishing some resources and allowing those cultivators from Yan State to serve us is indeed very necessary.”
What Liu Yu didn’t say was that with only ten foundation establishment cultivators and three hundred qi refining disciples, accomplishing the task of subjugating the forces along the way was nearly impossible.
Just the presence of the Bai Family at the Golden Rampart Market indicated that there were forces behind them that were not weaker than the Bai Family, and possibly even stronger.
The reason they were able to heavily injure the Bai Family this time was largely due to the element of surprise.
Once the forces behind them catch wind of it and form an “offensive and defensive alliance” in advance, it would become troublesome.
Thus, it was always wise to use the name of the Alliance of the Nine States or the sect to attract more local cultivators and strengthen their forces.
After all, the sect had granted the leading authority for this purpose, and to ensure a smooth pacification of the regions, they could promise some resources or territory if necessary.
“Of course, after the destruction of the four sects of Yan State, there will be a large number of spiritual mountains, industries, and territories left, and these will need to be handed over to cultivators.”
“As long as everyone here performs well, the sect will prioritize Qingzhou cultivators and will not treat our own people unfairly.”
“I, Liu, will report everyone’s merits diligently.”
In just a few words, Liu Yu painted a bright prospect for the group, drawing up a grand vision to inspire their fighting spirit.
“With such generous treatment from the sect, we will definitely do our best!”
Wu Fang and his companion looked enthusiastic, clasping their hands together with resolute voices.
“Spiritual mountains, spiritual veins, industries, and territories”—
These things held an irresistible allure to any force hoping to grow and develop.
They were not unaware of the risks involved, but they could not help their excitement.
After all, compared to the already divided Qingzhou in Chu State, acquiring such precious resources as spiritual mountains and veins would undoubtedly be much easier in the soon-to-be-restructured Yan State.
“Perhaps, it really is possible?”
This thought flashed through Wu Fang and his companion's minds.
As the group exchanged words, time passed by slowly.
Suddenly, the red clouds enveloping Red Maple Mountain trembled, opening a gap from which a figure flew out.
Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Wei Tiancong, the young clan leader of the Wei Family.
He exchanged a few words with Xiao Chong while standing atop a magical artifact before being led by the latter, flying straight towards Liu Yu and the others.
“I am Wei Tiancong, greetings to Friend Qingyang.”
The voice reached them before he even came close, and Wei Tiancong performed a respectful bow, his demeanor extremely humble.
Since he had decided to pledge allegiance to the Yuan Yang Sect, he would need to look to Liu Yu’s face for a long time to come, as his clan leader Wei Guangzheng had advised him on such matters beforehand.