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At a time when the situation was becoming clearer yet remained uncertain, the Dao Zhen Sect launched a devastating strike against the Invincible Sect, Xiaoyao Sect, and Guan Shan Sect, severely crippling the foundational strength of these three factions. As a result, only their core forces remained.
The Dao Zhen Sect organized these two attacks, spending all their savings accumulated over hundreds of years and hiring many skilled fighters and assassins.
However, after the second strike, as Huangfu Jiayin had anticipated, the Dao Zhen Sect formed a broad united front with the Truth Sect, Invincible Sect, Xiaoyao Sect, and Guan Shan Sect. Although the basic strength of the Truth Sect, Invincible Sect, Xiaoyao Sect, and Guan Shan Sect suffered greatly and incurred heavy losses, their core forces remained intact. Their Mysterious Heaven Realm and the Disciple of Breaking Heaven suffered minimal losses.
Under the leadership of the Dao Zhen Sect, a joint meeting was convened among the five factions. Everyone was filled with righteous indignation and anger. After repeated discussions, they ultimately decided to destroy the headquarters of Tai Dou Pavilion in the Waydao Empire, completely eliminating Tai Dou Pavilion's influence in the Waydao Empire and preventing their return.
At the meeting, Huangfu Jiayin attended as a representative of the Dao Zhen Sect and provided a detailed analysis. It was her analysis that led the five factions to make a collective decision to confront Tai Dou Pavilion.
To prevent any leaks of information, just one day after the meeting, the five factions mobilized their superior forces to take action. They first destroyed the headquarters of Tai Dou Pavilion in the Waydao Empire and then systematically eliminated Tai Dou Pavilion's branches throughout various regions in the Waydao Empire.
Now, a deadly confrontation had formed between the five factions and Tai Dou Pavilion, one of the six Major Powers in the Dragon Python Celestial Domain. This made their unity even more crucial.
To guard against a counterattack from Tai Dou Pavilion, the five factions decided to establish a united headquarters to concentrate all high-end Combat Power together, preparing to respond to any potential attacks from Tai Dou Pavilion. At Huangfu Jiayin's request, they proactively reached out to Warrior's Pavilion for assistance.
Huangfu Jiayin represented the five factions at Warrior's Pavilion's headquarters in Waydao Empire, specifically at Warrior's Pavilion's Taidou Hall.
The Hall Master of Warrior's Pavilion Taidou Hall was Luo Fang. He certainly knew that representatives from the so-called Five Factions Alliance were coming for help. Thus, he sat confidently at his desk. However, when he saw that the negotiator was merely a young person, he couldn't help but chuckle inwardly at how there seemed to be no capable individuals left in the five factions.
Huangfu Jiayin immediately sensed Luo Fang's thoughts and stated directly: "Master Luo, for us Five Factions, we are indeed seeking help; however, it is not an urgent matter. The reason we dared to take action against Tai Dou Pavilion is that we are not afraid of their retaliation.
We have made thorough preparations. If Master Luo does not believe this, you can observe coldly from the sidelines to see if our Five Factions can endure over one or two years. I assure you that not only can we endure but we will develop even better than before.
Moreover, it is certain that within half a year, other forces will come to assist our Five Factions. There will undoubtedly be those who understand the situation and can see through the shifting tides.
Those who understand affairs are truly remarkable."
Luo Fang scoffed dismissively: "Do you have what it takes to survive? You must know that if Tai Dou Pavilion brings its army to your doorstep, your meager remaining forces will be utterly insufficient. What guarantees do you have for survival for one or two years?"
Huangfu Jiayin sincerely said, "Master Luo, you have a point. Indeed, if Tai Dou Pavilion were to fight us to the death and bring all their forces over, they could annihilate us! But is that possible? Could they really mobilize all their Combat Power to our Waydao Empire? I wonder if Master Luo has considered this. Right now, our Five Factions have eighteen Mysterious Heaven Realm cultivators, fifty-five Breaking Heaven Realm cultivators, and over seven hundred Great Dao Realm cultivators. May I ask, if Tai Dou Pavilion wanted to wipe us out in one go, how many Disciples would they need to send thousands of miles to our Waydao Empire?"
"If they wish to continue exterminating us, we can take the initiative and gradually eliminate their forces distributed in the surrounding empires, making it difficult for them to recover. This is the advantage of our geographical position."
Luo Fang nodded involuntarily, "Indeed, there is an advantage in geography. The Waydao Empire is located among various rivers, making transportation inconvenient, which provides you with a natural defense. However, what benefits would other forces gain from cooperating with you? What practical benefits can you offer to our Warrior's Pavilion? This is the first question we need to consider."
Huangfu Jiayin happily replied, "Master Luo understands well. As your esteemed pavilion, you naturally need to consider the benefits, while we are looking for a win-win situation. We want both sides to gain benefits. Otherwise, why would we seek your Warrior's Pavilion? We could just approach Tai Shun Pavilion, Leap Ridge Pavilion, Flag Pavilion, or Radiant Pavilion instead. The reason we are reaching out to you is that you are the closest to us. If we cooperate, we can watch over each other and provide mutual support, forming the largest force in the Waydao Empire. This force will undoubtedly influence the distribution and direction of power within the entire Waydao Empire. Just this point alone should be enough for Master Luo to take it seriously."
The largest force within the Waydao Empire? This was most appealing to Master Luo. As long as he grasped this power, the tasks of the Warrior's Pavilion would be completed without a doubt. It wouldn't be long before he became a contributor to the Warrior's Pavilion and returned to its headquarters, standing out among many Hall Masters and possibly even rising further to hold a more important position.
Luo Fang's eyes brightened, but he still had some hesitation. He then asked his final question: "Hmm, I would like to ask Young Master what the conditions for our cooperation are? What obligations and responsibilities will both parties undertake?"
Huangfu Jiayin thought for a moment and then spoke confidently:
"The reason we chose to cooperate with Warrior's Pavilion is not only due to the advantages mentioned earlier but also because we can complement each other in practical collaboration. Master Luo understands that after several major battles, our Five Factions have suffered significant losses among Minor Ancestor Realm and Great Dao Realm cultivators; however, most of our Breaking Heaven Realm and Xuantian Realm cultivators remain intact. Your esteemed pavilion has many Minor Ancestor Realm and Great Dao Realm cultivators in the Waydao Empire but fewer Breaking Heaven Realm and Mysterious Heaven Realm Disciples. There are plenty of areas where we can help each other.
Similarly, our Five Factions need extensive training for Minor Ancestor Realm and Great Dao Realm cultivators while your faction requires high-end Combat Power and needs training for Breaking Heaven Realm and Mysterious Heaven Realm Disciples. Thus, our needs complement each other; we can exchange various medicines and materials while also honing our skills together and cultivating the powers each side requires.
Furthermore, both parties must clearly understand that within a certain scope, we will advance and retreat together; that is to say, we will jointly resist external invasions."
Luo Fang was particularly pleased with Huangfu Jiayin's last statement: "Within a specific scope, we will advance and retreat together." This was precisely the assurance that Warrior's Pavilion needed under current circumstances. Currently, Warrior's Pavilion was not the strongest force in the Waydao Empire; it was even weaker than the former Titan Pavilion Way of the Dao Hall.
Luo Fang happily said, "We agree to ally with your Five Factions on this basis. Moreover, I suggest that we set a goal each year to drive one major power out of the Waydao Empire gradually until it becomes part of our two factions' territory. Haha, I believe you won't oppose this idea?"
Huangfu Jiayin shook his head: "At this time, we should think long-term. We must not act too hastily; otherwise, it may provoke other forces to regroup against us, leading to greater trouble."
"Yes," Luo Fang responded. "After our alliance has formed the strongest power, if others discover our intentions, they may very well take collective action against us. Therefore, our cooperation can only be announced as a limited partnership externally to avoid causing dissent among them." Luo Fang suddenly realized.
Huangfu Jiayin smiled: "That's exactly what I mean. As for what you mentioned earlier about driving out a portion of Major Powers from the Waydao Empire, there's no need for both of us to personally intervene."
After listening, Luo Fang understood immediately and laughed heartily, saying, "Yes, yes, we don't need to step in ourselves, but we can step in to resolve the disputes. Good strategy, good plan."
When Huangfu Jiayin completed the negotiations and returned to the Dao Zhen Sect, the sect was completely safe now, having gained the strong unity of the five major factions and the cooperation of the Warrior's Pavilion. As a result, Tai Dou Pavilion no longer dared to directly retaliate against the Waydao Empire.
The Grand Elder and the other elders warmly welcomed Huangfu Jiayin. In this situation, they needed Huangfu Jiayin's guidance on how to develop quickly, which was their biggest challenge. After all, relying on others is unreliable. Only by standing firm on their own strength can they achieve true safety!
Hai Buyun, the Hall Master of Tai Shun Pavilion's Ocean Rhythm Hall, was coming to the Fang Family.
This news spread like wildfire throughout every corner of the Fang Family. Tai Shun Pavilion had always had connections with the Fang Family and had a close relationship with Fat Elder, which was an open secret within the Fang Family. Therefore, when Fat Elder relayed this news back, it immediately stirred excitement within the Fang Family. This was a significant event for them.
As the patriarch, Fang Hanshan had to prepare for Hall Master Hai Buyun's visit. After all, Hai Buyun was a representative of Tai Shun Pavilion and a Xuantian Realm Cultivator—someone whom the Fang Family could not afford to offend.
However, Fat Elder subtly mentioned in his notification that Lord Hai Buyun was quite lecherous and advised the family’s women to be cautious and avoid him while also preparing a few beautiful girls for him. This left Fang Hanshan in a difficult position.
In a hurry, he had no choice but to send someone to fetch several attractive women from a brothel to wait at the Fang Family.
Just as Fang Hanshan was trying to manage this situation while suppressing his sorrow over losing his wife, Fat Elder accompanied Hai Buyun to the Fang Family.
Fang Hanshan welcomed Hai Buyun along with Tall Elder and Short Elder, three Xuantian Realm Cultivators. It was around five or six in the afternoon—dinner time—and Fang Hanshan hurriedly invited Hai Buyun into the banquet hall that had already been prepared. This welcome banquet was specifically arranged for Hai Buyun and represented the highest standard of hospitality from the Fang Family; everything was very grand and formal.
Hai Buyun looked at the dishes on the table and found them quite satisfactory, so he began to eat heartily without paying any attention to the people of the Fang Family or engaging with Fang Hanshan and the two elders. He even left Fat Elder out in the cold.
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