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Chapter 1704 - 143: A Pawn Crossing the River Defeats a Rook

Chapter 1704: Chapter 143: A Pawn Crossing the River Defeats a Rook

If Wang You hadn’t explained explicitly what Yin-Yang Imperial Palace and Star Illuminating Palace were planning to do, the casual tone of the conversation would have made it seem as trivial as changing a tablecloth on Lin Chuan Plain.

This intrigued Wang Chan immensely: How could a mere Demon King from a millennium ago warrant such a grave treatment by the Tianan Wang Clan?

Buddha’s Country would fight for faith, Divine Court would fight for doctrinal succession, and Xu Clan would fight for personal grievances. Through the ages, the Wang Clan has always fought solely for benefits.

These benefits were not narrow self-interests, but those serving the group’s advantage. Given the opportunity, the Wang Clan would even encompass the entirety of Xiehe within its fold.

Of course, in the process of maximizing these interests, Tianan Wang Clan must occupy the richest portion—that’s the strategy of union and negotiation of the Tianan Wang Family.

It is this trait that has led various sects and sacred realms to both love and hate disciples of the Wang Family: they are pleased because whenever disciples of the Wang Clan appear in large numbers, it certainly indicates the discovery of something extraordinary.

Yet, they detest that despite being wary, they are invariably exploited or misled by them, ultimately missing out on the most lucrative share.

Just like this current sealing of Lin Chuan, although in name Longzhou is a lordless wilderness, Lin Chuan is still the most important grain-producing area in Longzhou, and countless people and clans wish to save it despite it now being tainted by the Blood Fiend.

As a leader of righteousness, the Wang Clan would never resort to behavior akin to bandits’ territory-grabbing. The comfortable pursuit of their research must involve detailed benefit trade-offs and promises with Martial Saint Mountain.

This made Wang Chan very curious: "What exactly is on the Lord of the Blood God World that our clan would go to such lengths for, to the extent of not hesitating to destroy the Lin Chuan Plain?"

"Since you’ve just returned, you’re unaware. The Lord of the Blood God World has encountered some sort of fortuitous opportunity, not only merging with the realm and achieving Saint Realm but also comprehending a life-and-death coexisting Evil Qi which fears no divine thunder, and possesses twelve undying True Spirits.

If we can thoroughly understand just a fraction of these, the stagnant research of Yin-Yang Imperial Palace will be able to advance one step further!"

While continuing to explain, Wang You’s eyes shone brightly like stars.

"The vision is appealing, but the Wang Family has experienced many unrealized wonders through the ages. Now, Star Illuminating Palace holds sway in Tianan, but the Starry Sky Great Array that seals Lin Chuan has already been in operation for half a year..."

"Star Illuminating Palace’s assistance to Yin-Yang Imperial Palace has indeed resulted in significant losses, but the half year’s research hasn’t been entirely fruitless."

Wang You said irritatedly: "We were hoping to discover the secret to the eternal resurrection of Shikigami, yet unexpectedly discovered the way to longevity. Extracting the sacred essence from Blood Beasts could at least delay spirit decay for the grandmasters by twenty years—why else do you think Star Illuminating Palace would support the Lin Chuan project at all costs?"

"So that’s the case... I understand now," the student responded.

Wang Chan looked up at the dome-like barrier above them, suddenly realizing.

In the world, many endeavors have their peaks and troughs, and the Yin-Yang Art, which once stood at the zenith of the Wang Clan’s sacred status, seems insignificant in the face of such a groundbreaking enterprise as the Starry Sky Great Array.

If compared to a business, the Yin-Yang Imperial Palace can be likened to a declining industry, whereas Star Illuminating Palace is like the rising sun.

And yet, under the current circumstances, it is as if a sunrise industry is throwing its entire weight behind a sunset industry—if there wasn’t a compelling reason, it would be incomprehensible.

Originally, Wang Chan thought that Yin-Yang Imperial Palace had offered some exorbitant price that moved Star Illuminating Palace. Now, it seems that this business deal is indeed worthwhile.

For a sacred realm like the Tianan Wang Clan, which has no natural predators, time has always been the most formidable enemy. Almost every year sees grandmasters whose spirits decay due to the issue of lifespan; if these people could have an additional twenty years...

The Wang Clan may now have countless members reaching the King Realm. If we think deeper, if we can tame the Blood God Overlord, doesn’t that mean we can produce the holy breath endlessly?

Even deeper, if the principle behind the holy breath’s life-prolonging effect can be deciphered, doesn’t that mean the King Realm has stepped ahead of the other great holy lands in terms of immortality?

"Only such a crucial point can be considered a weak spot!"

Wang Chan sighed inwardly. His eyes shifted as he said to Wang You, "So, because of the emergence of the holy breath, the status of the Blood God Overlord has changed. Now, not only does the Yin-Yang Imperial Palace crave it, but the other factions are also eyeing this place, all awaiting further developments?"

"What further developments? These Blood Beasts originated from beasts tainted with evil qi and evolved into ferocious creatures. The appearance of the holy breath includes a substantial element of surprise. Yet, for certain elders in our clan whose life spans are ending, such news is far from welcome."

Wang You stated indifferently, "In the past, I disregarded them, but fortunately, due to their operations in the south, we were able to address the huge shortfall in resources and withstand the internal pressures. This allowed the Imperial Palace to act freely."

"But it seems that the outcome is not very promising."

Wang Chan said with a smile, "To use force to intimidate a Demon King, isn’t it a bit like a desperate patient trying every possible remedy? With so many disciples in our clan proficient in strategy, has no one tried to communicate and persuade?"

Wang You got annoyed as soon as this came up.

"The essence of strategy lies in understanding both ourselves and the enemy, achieving victories in confrontations and negotiations that span thousands of miles. Records of this Demon King in the world are scarce, but after reviewing them, one can only feel despair.

This Demon King is mentally deranged; after becoming infamous, it cannibalized its own kind, turning all living creatures it sees into Blood Slaves. This encapsulates its purpose.

Madness, brutality, chaos – its life epitomizes a being that exists solely for slaughter and disorder,

Solitary and self-reliant, devoid of any attachments, it is the demon among demons.

According to historical records preserved by the Beast Taming Sect, this Demon King was ultimately defeated by the Dragon Clan leaders after leading countless Blood Beasts to assault the Dragon Nest, consumed by the Dragon Flame. Despite vanishing body and soul, inexplicably, it has reappeared thousands of years later.

Faced with such a Demon King who only knows slaughter, what use is any form of strategic power when confronted with unknown demons?"

After numerous attempts at communication, it all ended in conflict. The undying spirits of the Twelve Blood Rakshasas have been annihilated and revived almost a hundred times during this period.

Even the White Mink Clan, the most belligerent of the Demon Race, knows better than to face an obviously insurmountable foe.

But the Blood God Overlord is not like that; no matter how many failures, it will definitely attack again, chaotically, without pattern, and never tiring.

In theory, luring such an irrational Demon King should not be difficult – simply feign weakness to lure the snake out of its hole.

However, this seemingly irrational demon is skittish as a mouse when it comes to this aspect, and to this day hunkers down within the Blood God World, unwilling to come out.

It’s no wonder that Wang Chan is full of grievances as soon as it’s brought up.

"Hehehehe, truly, the heavens are on my side. Now that this demon is so crucial yet problematic for my clan, if someone could persuade it to cooperate, or manage to breach the Blood God World and capture the Demon King, it would be considered an extraordinary merit, wouldn’t it?"

Knowing Wang Chan’s audacious nature, Pavilion Master Wang You couldn’t help but frown and warned, "Even though the Imperial Palace currently has the upper hand, the Blood God Overlord is after all a great saint among demons, one must not act recklessly without certainty."