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Chapter 17 Han Family
Eastern Sword suddenly expressed some surprise, saying, "So it seems that these teams are currently engaged in heated debates to maximize their own interests, yet no one knows who among them is secretly plotting an escape route."
"Indeed! Although these individuals may not be particularly strong, they can be seen as a microcosm of hundreds of prominent families. The competition among these families is far from the 'harmony' it appears to be on the surface."
Eastern Sword was astonished, then felt a mix of relief and slight regret. The relief was naturally for his own family, while the regret was for Lian Yun.
If only Lian Yun's family were a bit better off, there would be no need for such 'cunning,' allowing them to focus solely on the path of swordsmanship.
However, Lian Yun understood the look in Eastern Sword's eyes and shook his head slightly, teasingly saying, "What do you think it means to pursue the sword wholeheartedly?"
"Hmm~~~" Eastern Sword looked puzzled.
"A comfortable environment with no distractions—practicing swordsmanship is merely an obsession with swords. While that can be considered a pursuit of the sword, as you just mentioned, to truly pursue the sword means to endure countless hardships without losing one's original intent."
"To pursue the sword wholeheartedly does not mean to seek swords blindly. Do you understand?"
Lian Yun had always admired Dongfang Yi's sword techniques, not merely desiring the power of those techniques but genuinely pursuing the sword. Thus, he understood Dongfang Yi's notion of maintaining one's original intent.
Initially, Lian Yun did not want to remind Dongfang Yi, hoping he would come to this realization on his own. However, seeing him display such obviously misguided expressions multiple times made him unable to hold back from offering a reminder, fearing he would continue down the wrong path.
He should not feel fortunate about his living conditions; instead, he should envy others for their tumultuous experiences.
At that moment, Eastern Sword's gaze seemed to clear away the clouds and reveal an expansive sky. He did not sit down but kept his eyes fixed ahead, his Sword Intent growing stronger and more intense.
This was a moment of enlightenment.
Lian Yun smiled slightly but then turned serious as he observed the hundreds of people entering the final negotiation stage.
This final stage involved discussions among the leaders of hundreds of teams. It appeared they planned to act collectively so that certain special members could take advantage of the situation.
After just a few minutes, the leaders reached an agreement and returned to their respective teams. Soon after, several individuals from each team began to leave—not to probe further but to withdraw.
To Lian Yun, this seemed very wise.
Firstly, leaving members behind could mean returning to report to their families or collaborating with other families. If any unexpected events occurred here, some families would be able to make corresponding preparations.
For instance, if two cooperating teams faced one being completely wiped out while the other obtained the Blood Spirit Fruit, it would be clear that there were underlying reasons for this. The leaders of those families would certainly not overlook such matters.
Moreover, leaving members did not necessarily mean they would immediately depart from Fengdu; they could simply be preparing at a distance, ready to support any members who obtained the Blood Spirit Fruit, ensuring protection or facilitating a handover to bring the Blood Spirit Fruit out of Fengdu.
As long as they could approach other newcomers from Evil Spirit City, they would essentially be safe. Although those individuals were ruthless, they would not dare to easily offend members of prominent families.
This was precisely why many families set up related missions to lure people from Evil Spirit City; it was not solely for them to obtain the Blood Spirit Fruit but to assist their own members in leaving with it.
With the departure of one or two thousand people, hundreds of teams began to move swiftly, adjusting their positions and forming a massive army. This army consisted of only about a hundred thousand humans, yet there were nearly a million Spirits, creating an imposing and terrifying atmosphere.
The army was arranged neatly but spaced apart, descending the mountain slowly and steadily advancing, appearing remarkably unified.
Such grandeur gradually took shape, causing the tens of thousands of Evil Spirits below to instinctively take a half-step back.
The leading troops did not rush forward recklessly; they maintained their pace while slightly lowering their bodies, seemingly prepared to meet any charge from the Evil Spirits at any moment.
When they saw the Evil Spirits leaning slightly forward behind the Blood Spirit Fruit Tree, the entire army immediately halted.
A commanding presence filled the air, exuding a sense of strict discipline.
It was truly hard to imagine what kind of person could unify these Ten Thousand People from different families and command tens of thousands of Spirits from various masters and eras all at once.
To be honest, at first, Lian Yun did not care much about the combat capabilities of these Ten Thousand People because he had already obtained thirty Blood Spirit Fruits. He merely wanted to observe whether there were any changes within Fengdu like Eastern Sword One.
However, such an orderly and unified march caught Lian Yun's attention. When he saw that at the very center of the army stood a hundred individuals clad in Han Character Uniforms forming a Formation, he felt it was somewhat expected.
The Han Family is a prominent lineage in Huaxia, but it differs significantly from ordinary families. Among typical families, those with Demon Clan ancestors generally conform to the modern practice of monogamy. However, the Han Clan embraces polygamy, and in some cases, polyandry.
This approach allows for rampant reproduction, resulting in an enormous population within the Han Family. Yet, despite their numbers, there are not many strong individuals among them. The Han Family's focus is not primarily on strength; instead, they prioritize strategy and leadership.
Many in Huaxia believe that possessing a Ghost Slave from the Han Family would mean having a highly capable Ghost Slave. However, the Han Family strictly prohibits their Spirits from becoming anyone else's Ghost Slaves.
Moreover, the Ancestor of the Han Clan, Han Xin, known as the War God Han Xin, holds a high position within the Huaxia Alliance but rarely speaks publicly. Whenever there is a large-scale battle, he simply sends family members to participate in command. He does not concern himself with victory or defeat, life or death; it seems as though every member of the Han Family is born to lead in combat.
Three years ago, during a conspiracy that erupted into chaos, a man named Han Huang emerged, leading one hundred thousand people from Cloud Emperor City to resist millions of the Demon Army.
Although the Lian Yun family played the most significant role in that battle, without Han Huang's leadership, the Ten Thousand People's defense would have been breached in an instant. Even if they had won with Mu Shuai's assistance, countless citizens of Cloud Emperor City would have perished.
While the Han Family itself does not care much for accolades and Han Huang's arrival was not specifically to aid Lian Yun—he fought simply for the sake of battle—Lian Yun still feels indebted to the Han Family.
Without Han Huang's command, the sacrifices made by Lian Yun's parents would have lost much of their significance.
Now, as Lian Yun observes the members of the Han Family at the center of hundreds of teams, he contemplates offering help if needed.
(End of Chapter)
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