Chapter 123 The Plan Has Changed

Ye Fan's words were decisive and resolute, showing no hesitation at all. It didn't feel like a conversation between a Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator and a Core Formation Realm Cultivator, but rather an equal exchange between peers.

You Suyi listened, speechless for a long time. After a while, she nodded.

"You are right. My White Lotus Sect truly has no way out."

As You Suyi spoke, a bitter smile appeared on her face. Things had come to this; she could only accept reality.

What Ye Fan didn't expect was that You Suyi had already thought about offering a token of allegiance, and she had even already chosen her target.

"Li Minghe of the Blood Demon Sect."

In the battle at the Heavenly Demon Palace, the Disciples of the White Lotus Sect bore the main responsibility for constructing the spatial passage. But no one expected Li Minghe to suddenly go mad and attack the spatial passage, causing the casualties among the White Lotus Sect Disciples to skyrocket, nearly causing You Tan to be lost as well.

Although You Suyi couldn't say much on the surface, she had long held a deep grudge in her heart.

Now that such a perfect opportunity was right in front of her, she naturally wouldn't give up the thought of revenge.

"He will be the token of allegiance."

The strength of the White Lotus Sect was already at the bottom among the Five Demonic Sects, lacking even a Golden Core Ancestors to guard them. After Li Minghe's rampage, they suffered heavy losses.

Now, the Foundation Establishment Realm Disciples combined numbered only slightly over two hundred, far below what the White Lotus Sect should command.

"I can privately contact Li Minghe, using the excuse of handing over a Jade Slip to seek protection from the Blood Demon Sect to lure him out."

"With the Core Formation Realm Cultivators from the White Lotus Sect joining forces with the Joyous Union Sect, even if the Blood Demon Sect sends out all their experts, they will only have a dead end. What do you think?" You Suyi said calmly.

Ye Fan hadn't expected You Suyi to have already planned this out; this woman was indeed quite decisive.

Ye Fan pondered for a moment and felt this might indeed be the best solution. But just as he was about to agree, an unexpected scene unfolded.

Terrifying spiritual explosions echoed from outside the White Lotus Sect headquarters—the forces of the Four Demonic Sects had begun attacking the sect protection Formation.

Even through a thin veil, Ye Fan could imagine how grim You Suyi's expression must have become.

"These fellows finally couldn't hold back and made their move."

You Suyi's eyes turned cold, and she rose to confront the enemy.

Ye Fan also felt a bit uneasy at this moment. It seemed the plan might need to change.

"You don't need to worry. There is a hidden Teleportation Array within the headquarters. If it truly reaches the point of mutual destruction, I will use the Formation to send you away," You Tan suddenly spoke up.

"What about you?"

"I was raised by Master since I was young. I am a person of the White Lotus Sect in life, and a ghost of the White Lotus Sect in death. Naturally, I will stay to share their fate," You Tan said with a touch of sadness.

Ye Fan savored the meaning. Although he said nothing, he secretly thought that if it really came to that, he would simply knock You Tan unconscious and take her back to the Joyous Union Sect.

As Ye Fan pondered, the roaring sounds from outside gradually ceased. A moment later, You Suyi walked into the secret room with a grim face.

"Sect Master You, what is the situation outside?" Ye Fan couldn't help but ask.

"Those guys have issued their final ultimatum: give them the item within half a day, or they will forcibly break into the White Lotus Sect. By then, not a single person in the sect will be spared."

The Four Demonic Sects had refrained from completely tearing off the facade due to the might of the sect protection Formation.

But now it seemed their patience had reached its limit; they planned to attack the White Lotus Sect regardless of the cost in half a day.

You Suyi's expression flickered with uncertainty, seemingly deliberating the next step of the plan.

Originally, she had decided to stab the Four Demonic Sects in the back, using Li Minghe's head as a token of allegiance.

But the turn of events far exceeded You Suyi's expectations. Given the current situation, offering a token of allegiance was impossible. She was very uncertain whether the Joyous Union Sect could still accept the White Lotus Sect as usual, leading her to consider surrendering to the Four Demonic Sects.

Ye Fan saw everything clearly from the side. How could he let You Suyi waver at this crucial moment?

"Sect Revered Master You, you must choose carefully. You should know the reputation of the Four Demonic Sects better than anyone. Even if you surrender now and hand over the Jade Slip, they definitely won't spare the White Lotus Sect."

"Even if we take a step back and say the Four Demonic Sects truly keep their promise and let the White Lotus Sect go, Sect Revered Master You must not forget that this Junior is still here."

"Whether I live or die in the end, the Joyous Union Sect will certainly spread the news that the White Lotus Sect intended to defect from the Demonic Path. At that time, Sect Revered Master You, do you think the Four Demonic Sects will still let the White Lotus Sect go?!"

Ye Fan's words completely cut off You Suyi's retreat. In her rage, she wished she could grind Ye Fan into dust.

"Brat, you dare to threaten me!"

The terrifying pressure of a Core Formation Realm Expert washed over him. Ye Fan felt his internal organs shift, making him feel like duckweed in a storm, seemingly liable to be torn to shreds at any moment.

"Revered Master, no!"

You Tan rushed to block Ye Fan, her usually charming face now filled only with worry for him.

You Suyi's chest rose and fell unevenly. After a moment, she withdrew the pressure and let out a cold snort.

"A daughter always favors an outsider... Brat, so what should I do now?"

Seeing that You Suyi had backed down, Ye Fan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at You Tan blocking him and felt deeply moved, then spoke seriously.

"It's very simple... Cut off the tail to survive."

"Cut off the tail to survive?!"

Ye Fan stated plainly that they should gather the core personnel immediately and leave using the Teleportation Array. He would contact the Joyous Union Sect forces to meet them. As for when the Four Demonic Sects would react, they would have to leave it to fate.

"Although it is cruel, this is the only way. Otherwise, everyone will die," Ye Fan said resolutely.

The carrying capacity of the Teleportation Array was limited; it was impossible to move everyone in a short time, which meant most people were destined to be abandoned.

Upon hearing this, You Suyi's face instantly turned extremely grim. For a moment, she didn't know how to choose.

The original plan was also to only bring the Core Disciples to join the Joyous Union Sect, while the rest of the Outer Sect Disciples would be disbanded on the spot.

But if they followed Ye Fan's suggestion, once the Four Demonic Sects attacked the White Lotus Sect and found them missing, they could imagine the fate awaiting those Outer Sect Disciples.

At the moment of life and death, You Suyi had to make a decision immediately. After a brief hesitation, she could only painfully issue the order.

"Send a decree down: gather all Foundation Establishment Realm Disciples in the sect. I have an important matter to announce."

As soon as You Suyi gave the order, nearly three hundred Foundation Establishment Realm Disciples quickly assembled. The crowd murmured amongst themselves, clearly unaware of what was about to happen.

Time was pressing, so You Suyi didn't waste time on pleasantries. She stated directly that the army of the Four Demonic Sects was pressing in, intending to slaughter the White Lotus Sect, and she had decided to lead everyone to join the Joyous Union Sect. Those unwilling could stay.

Unsurprisingly, this statement caused an uproar among the crowd, as they clearly found it hard to accept. Several troublemakers even jumped out to object. You Suyi's method for dealing with this was very simple.

Seeing several bloody heads placed before them, the noisy assembly instantly fell silent.

"It seems there are no more objections. In that case, prepare to depart," You Suyi said coldly.