106: Ao Zhengxiong's strategic direction

Chapter 106 Ao Zhengxiong's Strategic Policy

Within the Phoenix Clan.

In this world, a towering tree stands tall, its trunk reaching into the clouds, as if it connects heaven and earth.

On the branches of this great tree are countless grand halls, appearing like leaves growing upon it, with the most magnificent hall situated at the very top.

“Clan Chief, you’ve returned!”

Upon seeing a majestic figure emerge from the Void Realm, a kind-looking Elder quickly spoke.

This was the Phoenix Clan's Second Elder.

“Second Elder, gather all the other Elders. I have something to announce,” Ao Zhengxiong’s deep voice resonated.

“Yes, Clan Chief!” the Second Elder respectfully replied.

Soon, one or two dozen figures appeared in the grand hall, their Auras extremely powerful, all of them Saints, with the vast majority being Late Stage Saints.

These individuals were the mainstays of the Phoenix Clan and its strongest fighting force.

“Clan Chief, what do you wish to announce?”

“Has that matter been concluded?” the Third Elder inquired.

He was one of the few who knew Ao Zhengxiong was cooperating with the Yuntian Holy Lord.

Initially, he was strongly against it, but he couldn't stop Ao Zhengxiong's resolute determination.

“It has been completed. The Yuntian Holy Lord was extremely well-prepared. Strong experts from the four major forces fell one after another, with no survivors.”

“Saint Realm experts from the Human Race's Shangguan Family, the Snake Clan, and the Heavenly Demon Sect, three major forces, perished consecutively.”

“The Heavenly Demon Sect lost two Saint Realm experts.”

“In this battle, a total of ten Saint Realm experts fell,” Ao Zhengxiong revealed without concealment.

As soon as these words were uttered, it caused a stir.

The Elders of the Phoenix Clan could no longer sit still. Ten Saint Realm experts had fallen!

Moreover, most of them were Late Stage Saint Realm experts. Such a formidable force was equivalent to the top combat power of a very good major power.

In this relatively peaceful era, it was rare for Saint Realm experts to perish.

Even the death of a single Saint Realm expert could cause a huge uproar in the Tianxuan Realm.

Now, ten Saint Realm experts had fallen directly.

“Clan Chief, what are you talking about?”

“Why did so many Saint Realm experts from these three forces perish?” some bewildered Elders asked.

“Not long ago, the Yuntian Holy Lord contacted me and asked for my help,” Ao Zhengxiong explained.

“Clan Chief, did you agree?” an Elder immediately asked.

“Of course, I agreed,” Ao Zhengxiong said without hiding anything. “She made a deal with me, a deal I couldn't refuse.”

“She asked me to kill the Snake Clan’s Saint Realm experts and hand them over to our Phoenix Clan for disposal.”

“And also, secrets concerning the Dragon Clan.”

Speaking of the Dragon Clan, a flicker of unusual emotion, a hint of hatred, flashed in Ao Zhengxiong’s eyes.

“Clan Chief, this matter is likely to be troublesome. If we kill the Snake Clan's Saint Realm experts, and this news spreads, our Phoenix Clan will be in trouble.”

“Furthermore, the Dragon Clan is eyeing us covetously. If the Dragon Clan learns of this, they will certainly make things difficult for us,” an Elder worried.

He didn't understand why the usually wise Clan Chief was so impulsive on this matter.

To actually help the Human Race kill a Saint Realm expert from an Ancient Royal Clan.

If this news spread, it would cause dissatisfaction among other forces of the Yao Race, and it would also give the Dragon Clan an opportunity.

“You don’t need to worry; the Dragon Clan doesn’t dare to act against us right now.”

“Besides, the Yuntian Holy Lord also gave me an opportunity. If I didn’t agree to her, which side do you think the Snake Clan would stand on?”

“Don’t tell me the Human Race doesn’t dare to attack these Ancient Royal Families. The Cloud Heaven Holy Land’s actions seven thousand years ago have already given us the answer.”

“The people of the Cloud Heaven Holy Land are all lunatics. They aren’t afraid of our Yao Race at all, and there’s nothing they wouldn’t dare to do,” Ao Zhengxiong sneered.

Some Elders were hesitant and indecisive, believing that if the Yao Race was united, the Human Race wouldn't dare to act.

The Cloud Heaven Holy Land had previously disregarded martial ethics and the Yao Race, directly sweeping across the entire Yao Race.

The facts told everyone that the Cloud Heaven Holy Land was not afraid of the Yao Race at all, and it didn't matter how united the Yao Race was.

Once, so many people from the Yao Race righteously declared they would deal with the Cloud Heaven Holy Land, yet how many dared to act?

Those fellows only knew how to make a fuss; they simply didn't have the guts.

“If I didn’t agree, then the Snake Clan would be divided, carved up by those Human Race forces.”

“If I agree, the Snake Clan will be ours to distribute.”

“Moreover, after so many years, the Snake Clan should pay the price for its past betrayal,” Ao Zhengxiong said coldly.

The reason he did that, besides testing the Dragon Clan, was also to destroy the Snake Clan for revenge.

He had endured for many years, swallowing his anger because there was no opportunity before. Now that the Cloud Heaven Holy Land presented him with such an opportunity, he naturally wouldn't let it slip away.

“Clan Chief, what if the Dragon Clan chooses to act this time?” an Elder asked.

“Why are you still afraid of the Dragon Clan now?”

“If the Dragon Clan were still as powerful as before, why would they have remained reclusive for the past ten thousand years?”

“Even if Dragon Clan experts occasionally emerged during these ten thousand years, I ask you, has the Dragon Clan been as domineering as before?” Ao Zhengxiong questioned.

He knew these fellows still hadn't grasped the current situation.

The reason for this was that the Dragon Clan had been too powerful in the past, causing them to be fearful.

The Dragon Clan's past prestige still lingered, leading many to maintain a fearful attitude towards them.

But now, after Ao Zhengxiong’s analysis, they suddenly realized the truth.

Indeed!

The Dragon Clan was famous for its domineering nature.

If the Dragon Clan hadn't had problems, why would they have remained reclusive for ten thousand years? Even if experts occasionally appeared, they were extremely low-key.

All of this was too strange.

“Clan Chief, if only we act, it might be inappropriate,” an Elder said.

“Foolish! Such a big matter naturally cannot be handled by our Phoenix Clan alone. If we eat the meat, we must let other forces have some soup.”

“This way, even if the Dragon Clan is still powerful, they won’t dare to easily attack us.”

“Moreover, we have a just cause. Unless the Dragon Clan has the strength to sweep through several Ancient Royal Families, they won’t be able to do anything to us.”

“Do you think the Dragon Clan still has that strength now?”

“If it were during the Dragon Clan’s most prosperous period, they would have that strength, but now it’s far from enough,” Ao Zhengxiong sneered.

He had planned this matter from the beginning; he had no intention of swallowing the Snake Clan by himself.

No matter what, the Snake Clan was also an Ancient Royal Clan, once glorious, with its foundations laid out.

If they unilaterally swallowed the Snake Clan, even if successful, their Phoenix Clan would inevitably suffer heavy losses.

This was naturally not what he wanted to see.

Furthermore, in this world where the strong prey on the weak, if your power is not strong enough, you will be annexed by other forces.

Ao Zhengxiong did not want others to reap the benefits, so he had planned from the start to unite with several other Ancient Royal Families to act against the Snake Clan.

As long as he explained the situation, he believed these Ancient Royal Families would definitely not refuse.