At that time, he was completely puzzled. As someone who had long existed as a member of the divine race in the Great Gobi, what value or goal could he possibly have that would warrant their actions against him? However, after he learned some deeper truths, he realized that none of this was coincidental. It was precisely because he had been stationed in the Great Gobi for so long and had developed a deep affection for the environment there that made others see him as a thorn in their side.
What left him even more helpless was that this time, within the overwhelmingly powerful Holy Divine Gate, he was utterly unable to protect himself. The force he had offended was one that he should never have crossed.
Nevertheless, relying on his exceptional willpower, he had already killed the Mysterious Man in Black, which had tied him into a deadly conflict with them. Even if he were to abandon his years of diligent service now, they would still want him eliminated.
In such a situation, Cai Burin unexpectedly thought of Wang Long. If there truly was no place for him in the divine realm, then perhaps through Wang Long, he could return to the real world and avoid potential retribution from within the Holy Divine Gate.
Cai Burin was straightforward; whatever came to mind, he acted upon it. This time, he was shocked by how clearly and accurately the mysterious Ying De Cai had investigated the matter. He couldn't help but be intrigued by his so-called "business." Did he really have a way to navigate through that force's pervasive influence in the divine realm and evade possible scrutiny from the Holy Divine Gate?
"Forgive me for being blunt, Elder Cai. To seek out Lord Wang Long for such matters seems quite unwise. While I know Lord Wang Long's background is mysterious and perhaps he can assist you, I must ask: Are you truly considering becoming a traitor to the Holy Divine Gate? Do you really wish to be eternally at odds with that force?"
"Nonsense! If I had any other options, would I need to take this step?" Cai Burin retorted, unsure of what Ying De Cai's suggestion truly entailed.
"It's simple. Since you cannot oppose them directly, why not integrate into their ranks? Ultimately, everything stems from the force you have offended. As long as they no longer pursue retribution against their general harmed by you and can testify on your behalf within the Holy Divine Gate, then all blame could be absolved."
"Why would they be so kind? I killed their people!" Cai Burin asked warily.
"Naturally, it's because Elder Cai is a heroic figure; even that force holds you in high regard. They are offering an opportunity to see if they can persuade you to join them for mutual benefit!"
"Join?" Cai Burin's eyes widened as if he had just heard the most unbelievable thing in the world.
I killed their people, and they still want me to join them?
"I understand Elder Cai's concerns, but please believe that those within that force are a group of individuals united for a noble cause. Their minds are not so narrow that they cannot tolerate a few flaws of Elder Cai. Moreover, Elder Cai's ability to counterattack after being injured proves his strength!"
"That's not it. I'm hesitating because I heard they only recruit young pretty boys. Am I really included in that?"
"Cough, cough, cough!" Mr. He couldn't help but spit out his tea upon hearing this. "Who said that? Who is the pretty boy here?"
"Ah, don't get worked up. It's no wonder Elder Cai has such misunderstandings." Ying De Cai's expression was a bit awkward as he quickly tried to smooth things over. "After all, young people align more closely with their ideals. Brother Cai, they truly seek individuals with ambition and strength, not just youth. Elder Cai is not that old, and they appreciate his daring spirit! He is indeed a rare talent."
"And what about Lord Wang Long?" Ying De Cai then turned his attention to Wang Long. "We are not willing to delve deeply into Lord Wang Long's background, but one thing is clear: Lord Wang Long at least wants to establish a foothold in the Divine Realm. With their assistance, this matter would be nearly certain. They can guarantee that no one from the Divine Clan would dare encroach on your territory! I wonder if Lord Wang Long is interested in joining us."
Wang Long felt a warning in his heart; Ying De Cai's words were vague—did he already know about his identity? He casually replied, "Hearing Elder Cai say this has indeed piqued my interest, but I know nothing about this so-called force you mentioned. I don't even know its name; how can we discuss joining? Should I contact the boss?"
Ying De Cai's eyes lit up as he saw hope: "Haha, that's right! It was my oversight. However, I think it would be more credible for Elder Cai to explain it directly to Lord Wang Long."
Elder Cai frowned and said, "Strictly speaking, it's not a single force but rather an alliance formed by young elders from various Major Sects. They are quite dissatisfied with the current self-preservation strategy of the Divine Clan Sect, especially in recent centuries when the Demon Clan, Ancient Demon Clan, Yin Ghost Clan, Giant Clan, and Third Realm have continuously taken various measures against the Divine Clan, leaving the various Sects exhausted in response. Therefore, they believe the Divine Clan should leverage its strength for a powerful counterattack to deter such brazen actions and find ways to persuade the Ancient Deities to initiate another war to uproot these forces completely and eliminate future threats. However, among the higher-ups of each Sect, this viewpoint has not garnered much attention from Sect Leaders and senior elders. Consequently, their actions have become increasingly radical, and they have now formed an alliance to grow stronger with the hope of one day influencing the decisions of the entire Divine Clan."
"Indeed. Elder Cai has long been stationed above the Great Gobi while Lord Wang Long is still unfamiliar with the Divine Realm. Although our Divine Clan gained the upper hand in the last great war and suppressed other clans across various regions, our biggest mistake was not exterminating them completely at that time! We allowed them a chance for rebirth; now they have recovered and are qualified to challenge us again! However, it's never too late to mend fences! As long as we concentrate our forces for a sudden strike now, we can completely crush any one of those clans among them. With this victory, we can intimidate other minor factions. If they are willing to obey honestly, we can give them another chance; if they still wish to resist, we will decisively eliminate them!"
Wang Long felt a sudden alertness.
Now Ying De Cai showed a hint of excitement while saying these words; it seemed he was not merely an impartial negotiator. Looking at Mr. He and the person surnamed Wei's reactions confirmed his suspicion—these three must already be members of this organization! This made sense; such a significant matter would not be something Ying De Cai would openly discuss in front of them unless they were all on the same side.
Moreover, although Ying De Cai's words sounded inspiring and reasonable upon first listen, upon deeper reflection, those from the Demon Clan were not part of the Divine Clan; thus they had become targets that these people were eager to eliminate. What about the Dragon Clan in this world? The Serpent Clan? The Human Race? Were they also not part of the Divine Clan? Once they grew strong enough to attract the attention of the Divine Clan in the future, would they also be preemptively wiped out? Even if they were controlled as vassals of the Divine Clan, Wang Long could never accept that!
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