321: Chapter 315 The Idea of ​​Subduing the Three Sects

Speaking of this, a "You understand now, right?" expression appeared on Huang Yu's face.

"With this Revered Master-disciple relationship in place."

"The Canghai Sect and our Artifact Refining Alliance naturally became staunch allies."

"On a daily basis, almost all of the Canghai Sect's high-grade Magic Treasures are supplied by us."

"And if our Artifact Refining Alliance encounters any difficulties, that Senior Ye from the Canghai Sect will spare no effort to step in and help."

Chen Zhiwen finished listening to this explanation.

The look of confusion on his face gradually dissipated, replaced by a sneer of sudden realization.

"So that's how it is."

He thought to himself.

"After all that, it's just nepotism."

"That old fox Liu Shengli certainly knows how to calculate."

"Sending his daughter away to become a disciple."

"Not only did he find a powerful backer for his daughter, but he also pulled in a strong reinforcement for the Artifact Refining Alliance."

"Two birds with one stone."

However.

While this relationship sounded solid, in Chen Zhiwen's eyes, it was not as terrifying as imagined.

He slowly leaned back into his chair, his eyes becoming incomparably deep.

He calculated rapidly in his heart.

"As long as there is no shadow of a Soul Transformation power with a ten-thousand-year Legacy behind this Artifact Refining Alliance."

"As long as it doesn't involve those giants who possess a 'Grandmaster of Refining Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures'."

"Then, everything will be easy to handle."

A subtle arc curled up at the corner of Chen Zhiwen's mouth.

"Although the Artifact Refining Alliance's reputation is loud, it is only limited to this sea area and a corner of the Eastern Continent."

"The best they can show off is merely the ability to craft a few fourth-tier Magic Treasures."

"Compared to those true behemoths, the gap is vast."

"Existences at the level of the Taishang Sect would likely not even keep such a small power in their eyes."

"Since that's the case..."

A murderous intent appeared in Chen Zhiwen's heart.

"A mere Alliance formed by a few Nascent Soul powers."

"One day, this Seat will wipe them all out!"

Seeing Chen Zhiwen fall into deep thought, Huang Yu assumed he was weighing the pros and cons, hesitating whether to offend these few powers.

Therefore.

He rolled his eyes, deciding to take the initiative to pull another protective talisman for the Artifact Refining Alliance.

"Senior Chen."

Huang Yu gathered his courage and spoke tentatively.

"Actually..."

"Our Artifact Refining Alliance has always opened its arms to Sects with deep foundations like the Ten Thousand Swords Sect."

He rubbed his hands together, his face filled with the shrewd smile of a businessman.

"This Junior dares to make a proposal."

"If Senior is interested."

"Our Artifact Refining Alliance is willing to sign a long-term cooperation agreement with your noble Sect."

"For all Magic Treasures required by the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, whether they are mass-produced Spiritual Artifacts or customized high-grade Magic Treasures."

"We will offer a ten percent price discount on everything!"

"And..."

Huang Yu emphasized his tone, throwing out a bigger bait.

"If there is an urgent need, several Great Masters within our Alliance can prioritize opening the furnace for your noble Sect!"

"This is a treatment that even the Wan Family has never enjoyed."

"Intending to establish a long-term cooperative relationship, I wonder what Senior thinks?"

This was a very sincere offer; a ten percent discount was an astronomical figure for a large Sect's procurement.

The priority smelting right was even more of a strategic resource.

Huang Yu believed that no Sect could refuse such conditions.

As long as this agreement was signed and a long-term interest bond was established.

Then this powerful "Senior Chen" would be too embarrassed to act roughly against the Artifact Refining Alliance in the future.

However, what he did not know was.

Chen Zhiwen's ambition went far beyond this.

What he wanted was not cooperation.

Not discounts.

Not even priority rights.

What he wanted was the entire Artifact Refining Alliance!

However, Chen Zhiwen did not expose it on the spot.

He just smiled faintly, neither agreeing nor refusing.

He picked up the exquisite teacup again and gently rotated it between his fingertips.

As if it were not a teacup, but the situation of the entire Eastern Continent.

"This is indeed a good proposal."

"However, the matter is of great importance and needs to be considered in the long term."

Chen Zhiwen gave a perfunctory reply, then changed the subject and suddenly asked a seemingly irrelevant question.

"By the way."

"The Fellow Daoist Ye Xin from the Canghai Sect you mentioned earlier."

His gaze stared fixedly at Huang Yu, his eyes as sharp as knives.

"As far as this Seat knows, he has been famous for a long time."

"I wonder if now..."

"Has he broken through the shackles?"

"Or is he still staying at the Late Nascent Soul Stage?"

This question was crucial.

The Late Nascent Soul Stage and the Great Perfection of Nascent Soul Stage, although only separated by a small Realm.

But in terms of combat power, there was a world of difference.

More importantly, the Late Nascent Soul Stage meant that Lifespan was coming to an end and potential was exhausted.

And if he had broken through, he would have a glimmer of hope to impact Soul Transformation, and the deterrent power would be completely different.

The Chen Family's intelligence on the Canghai Sect was indeed very limited.

After all, it was too far away, and the Chen Family had been dormant for these years, so the intelligence network had not been spread out that widely.

But Huang Yu was different.

As a high-level member of the Artifact Refining Alliance, and with the backing of this in-law relationship, he was absolutely clear about the details of the Canghai Sect.

Huang Yu did not think much about it.

He thought Chen Zhiwen was just evaluating the strength of allies.

Therefore, he answered honestly:

"Reporting to Senior."

"Regarding Senior Ye's cultivation, this Junior does not dare to speculate recklessly."

"However..."

He recalled for a moment and said:

"About ten years ago."

"Alliance Leader Liu Shengli's daughter, that Fairy Liu Xuan, once returned to her maiden home to visit relatives."

"At that time, she mentioned it inadvertently during casual conversation."

"She said that Revered Master's seclusion time has become longer and longer in recent years, but it seems that he is always stuck at the last threshold, difficult to make any progress."

"So..."

Huang Yu summarized cautiously.

"According to this Junior's speculation, Senior Ye Xin should still be staying at the Late Nascent Soul Stage."

"He has not broken through."

Hearing this definitive answer.

Chen Zhiwen nodded, and the stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

"Late Nascent Soul Stage, huh..."

He sneered in his heart.

"As long as it is not the Great Perfection of Nascent Soul Stage, then it is still within the controllable range."

"Although it is a hard nut to crack, it is not impossible to chew."

At this moment.

Huang Yu, sitting opposite, although submissive on the surface.

But deep in his heart, that scale was also weighing rapidly.

He was a smart man.

Through this conversation just now, he had already faintly sensed the huge ambition hidden under Chen Zhiwen's calm surface.

"It seems..."

Huang Yu was secretly vigilant in his heart.

"This Senior Chen has not given up the idea of annexing the Artifact Refining Alliance."

"The Ten Thousand Swords Sect is indeed coming with ill intent."

However.

He did not show too much fear.

Because in his cognition, although the Ten Thousand Swords Sect was strong, it absolutely did not possess the foundation to simultaneously contend with those three affiliated powers.

He secretly calculated the strength comparison between the two sides:

"The Xia Family of the Moon Gazing Sect, although declining, still has two early Nascent Soul stage cultivators sitting in town; this power cannot be underestimated."

"On the Canghai Sect side, although the top combat power has been lacking in recent years, apart from Senior Ye, there is no successor."

"But after all, it is an old-established Sect. Senior Ye Xin is a solid Late Nascent Soul Stage Great Cultivator with a deep foundation; one trick can work everywhere."

"The most terrifying thing is the Wan Family."

Thinking of those two Thunder Cultivator lunatics from the Wan Family, Huang Yu couldn't help but shiver.

"The Wan Family's development momentum in recent years has been so fierce that it already has the posture of an overlord."

"Those two Old Ancestors have amazing combat power and are by no means comparable to ordinary Nascent Soul powers."

"If these three families join forces..."

Huang Yu secretly glanced at Chen Zhiwen, feeling confident in his heart.

"Even if this Senior Chen's combat power is Heaven-Defying, comparable to the Great Perfection of Nascent Soul Stage."

"I'm afraid he wouldn't dare to easily speak of resisting the joint counterattack of these three families, right?"

"After all, two fists are no match for four hands, and a hero cannot withstand a pack of wolves."

"If the Ten Thousand Swords Sect really dares to use force, I'm afraid they will break all their teeth."

This was the Artifact Refining Alliance's survival strategy all along.

They were not strong themselves, but they wove themselves into a huge network of interests.

Pulling one hair affects the whole body.

Whoever dares to touch them is moving everyone's cheese.

However, Huang Yu ultimately underestimated Chen Zhiwen.

Chen Zhiwen sat there, his expression as calm as water.

But he was already well aware of this "pulling one hair affects the whole body" situation.

Even more thoroughly than Huang Yu.

Since it is a net, one cannot act recklessly.

One must cut its threads one by one.

Chen Zhiwen's fingers stopped tapping, and the last one fell heavily on the armrest.

Like a kettledrum, in his mind, that huge and precise annexation plan had gradually taken shape.

The first step.

Must first eradicate the Wan Family, which has the strongest strength and the greatest threat.

The Wan Family is not only the hardest shield of the Artifact Refining Alliance, but also the mortal enemy that his Chen Family must kill.

As long as the Wan Family's spine is broken, this Alliance will collapse by half.

The second step, taking advantage of the power of destroying the Wan Family, turn back to deal with the weak and bully-able Xia Family of the Moon Gazing Sect.

Suppress with thunderous means, and then supplement with softening policies; it is not difficult to subdue the Xia Family.

As long as these two families fall.

What about the remaining Canghai Sect that is millions of miles away?

Chen Zhiwen sneered in his heart.

By then, the matter will be a foregone conclusion.

Even if that Ye Xin is angry, does he dare to launch a distant expedition for an Artifact Refining Alliance that has already changed hands, crossing millions of miles to fight to the death with a ruthless person who can destroy the Wan Family and the Xia Family?

He dare not; the older the lion, the more it cherishes its feathers, and the more it fears death.

By then, the Canghai Sect will not be a cause for fear.

"Alliance Head Huang."

Chen Zhiwen suddenly spoke, interrupting Huang Yu's wild thoughts.

"It's almost dawn."

"Thank you for your intelligence tonight."

"This Seat will remember this favor."

Huang Yu hurriedly stood up and bowed.

"Senior is too polite."

"It is this Junior's honor to be able to resolve doubts for Senior."

"Since that is the case, this Junior will not disturb Senior's rest."

He backed out of the door and gently closed the door.

Not until he walked far away did he let out a long sigh.

That feeling of being stared at by a fierce tiger finally disappeared.

But what he didn't know was that this fierce tiger did not fall asleep.

Instead, it had already bared its fangs.

...

Soon the next day arrived.

Inside the room, Chen Zhiwen stood up and pushed open the window.

The first ray of morning sunshine sprinkled on his face.

But this sunlight could not shine into the cold pool in his eyes. Huang Yu visited again.

The tea fragrance gradually faded, and the atmosphere in the room, following Chen Zhiwen's silence, became somewhat heavy again.

Huang Yu sat on the edge of the chair, his buttocks a bit numb, but he didn't even dare to move.

Chen Zhiwen's fingers gently rubbed the slightly cool teacup.

His gaze was deep, as if he were thinking about a chess game capable of overturning the pattern of this island.

Suddenly, his movements stopped.

In his mind, a key name that had been ignored before surfaced.

Liu Shengli, the leader of the Artifact Refining Alliance.

This old fox who single-handedly created the glory of the Artifact Refining Alliance and used marriage to win over the Canghai Sect.

In the previous conversation, although he was mentioned, his whereabouts were never made clear.

If one wants to annex the Artifact Refining Alliance, this person is the biggest variable.

"Alliance Head Huang."

Chen Zhiwen spoke slowly, breaking the silence.

His voice was not high, but it carried an unquestionable pressure that went straight to the heart.

"This Seat suddenly remembered one thing."

"Since the power of this Artifact Refining Alliance is now jointly held by several Elders and you."

"Then, where is that Alliance Leader Liu Shengli exactly at this moment?"

Huang Yu's heart contracted violently.

The question he feared most had finally come.

He subconsciously raised his head, but just happened to bump into Chen Zhiwen's eyes that seemed to be able to pierce through the Soul.

Cold and unfathomable.

Huang Yu only felt his throat a bit dry, and a layer of fine cold sweat seeped out on his forehead.

"This..."

He stammered, his eyes dodging.

Regarding the Alliance Leader's whereabouts, it belongs to the absolute top secret within the Alliance.

Except for those core few people, no one knows at all.

If it is leaked out, once something goes wrong with the Alliance Leader, Huang Yu's ten heads would not be enough to be chopped off.

Seeing Huang Yu hesitate, Chen Zhiwen snorted coldly.

"What?"

"Is there any unspeakable difficulty?"

Following this cold snort, a majestic Divine Sense pressure instantly enveloped the entire room.

It was not aimed at the physical body, but directly pressed on Huang Yu's Divine Soul.

Huang Yu only felt a "buzz" in his mind, as if a great mountain had smashed down on his head.

His face instantly turned deathly pale; he knew he had no room for choice.

This gentleman in front of him is not a kind person.

If he angers him, I'm afraid he won't be able to walk out of this room tonight.

"Senior, calm your anger!"

Huang Yu hurriedly stood up, bowed deeply to the end, and said with a trembling voice.

"It is not that this Junior intends to conceal it."

"It is really because this matter is of great importance and is the highest secret within the Alliance."

He gritted his teeth, seeming to have made up his mind.

Since he has already boarded the pirate ship, he can only go all the way to the dark.

Moreover, looking at this Senior's posture, it seems that he is determined to win the Artifact Refining Alliance.

If he still wants to keep the secret at this time, that is truly stupid.

"Senior."

Huang Yu did not speak directly, but chose to transmit his voice via Divine Sense.

"Alliance Leader Liu... he has been in life-or-death seclusion since three years ago."

Chen Zhiwen heard this, his eyebrows raised slightly.

Life-or-death seclusion?

This is not strange in the Immortal Realm.

But this is not the whole answer he wanted.

"Where is he in seclusion?"

Chen Zhiwen also asked via voice transmission, his tone still cold.

"Is it right here on the Artifact Refining Island?"

Huang Yu nodded, his expression becoming extremely serious.