Chapter Seven Hundred and Fifty Four – Alliance with Xi Xuan (1/2)
Chapter Seven Hundred and Fifty Four – Alliance with Xi Xuan
Jian Jun seemed to be speaking of a common everyday matter, and smiled naturally. He said, “Before we left, Zhong Daren said that Xi Xuan is weak now. Kun Lun and Tian Huan are greedily watching from the sides. The nine great dhyana sects look numerous, but they are divided and their power is scattered, only appearing strong but will scatter when they face pressure. Only Mo Cloud Sea is a viable ally, while they do not have many soldiers they have strong commanders. They do not have a great amount of land, but they are wealthy, their potential can be anticipated and are a possible ally.”
“Zhong Daren is too complimentary,” Zuo Mo politely responded.
Jian Jun smiled slightly. “My Xi Xuan has been weak for a long time, our elite have left us. If there is no help from outside forces, then we will not be able to fight off Kun Lun and Tian Huan. Mo Cloud Sea is in a remote location. With the nine great dhyana sects as barrier, there are no worries in the short term. Yet once Kun Lun and Tian Huan swallow Xi Xuan, each will possess almost two realms of power and be unstoppable. Daren predicted that if it gets to that point, with the two sects sending soldiers, the nine great dhyana sects will collapse with little resistance. At that time, Mo Cloud Sea will have no place to retreat. The nine great dhyana sects can surrender, but Mo Cloud Sea cannot.”
Zuo Mo changed expression. He had to admit that Zhong De’s prediction was accurate. The nine great dhyana sects were a group of rabble if they could not unify under one banner. If Kun Lun and Tian Huan had just average abilities, they might try to fight back. If the two big sects really ate Xi Xuan, just their presence would be enough for the nine great dhyana sects to surrender without even fighting.
The hate between Mo Cloud Sea and Kun Lun had been spread far and wide a long time ago. Everyone knew of the great hate between Mo Cloud Sea and Kun Lun.
The crux to stopping Kun Lun and Tian Huan was not the nine great dhyana sects but Xi Xuan!
Zuo Mo had thought of this before, but that that time, there was no hope to be seen in Xi Xuan. The sudden appearance of Zhong De had given new blood to the rotting Xi Xuan.
Jian Jun continued to speak, “I heard some things about Mister Zuo’s birth. Daren feels great sympathy and has executed everyone involved in that incident. Also, Daren has given me the duty of returning this item to Mister Zuo. This item that belongs to the Zuo Family is today returned to Mister Zuo, to its owner!”
As he spoke, he took out a strangely shaped item.
This item was extremely unique in shape. It was about the height of a person, and was like a tree branch cut off from a tree. The main trunk was curved and there were five forks that criss-crossed. The item was made completely from metal. Even after a few decades, it was still shiny like it was new.
“This is the part that we obtained in the past. The other three are in the hands of Kun Lun, Tian Huan, and Xuan Kong Temple. While returning this cannot undo the past, we have already taken care off the elders involved in the matter. However, we do not hope to receive your forgiveness with this, we only wish to sincerely express our apologies, and to show that Xi Xuan is willing to take responsibility for this matter.”
Jian Jun’s expression was stern and his tone solemn.
Zuo Mo looked at this shen device part and was in a daze. Xi Xuan had not faked this item. When Jian Jun had taken this out, Zuo Mo had felt the presence of a shen device.
In his few memories, this strangely shaped thing had appeared a few times.
“Thank Zhong De Daren for me!” Zuo Mo refocused, his expression normal. The scenes that had flashed through his mind caused his emotions to shift but he quickly calmed his mind. As the leader of the entire Mo Cloud Sea, every decision could influence the future development of Mo Cloud Sea.
“There are no problems about the alliance and ordering shen equipment. But both understanding your shen power and designing shen equipment will take time,” Zuo Mo said.
A hint of joy flashed across Jian Jun’s eyes. He unhesitatingly took out a jade scroll. “This is the shen power of our sect, I will give this to you now!”
Zuo Mo speedily read through it. After thinking for a moment, he had a general grasp of their method. “The work to design the shen equipment will take about two months. The price will only be known after the first ones are made.”
Jian Jun then asked, “Is it possible to finish thirty thousand shen equipment before the eighth month of next year?”
Zuo Mo said after a moment of thought. “It is difficult to produce thirty thousand in one year, but there should be no problems for twenty thousand!”
Jian Jun said unhesitatingly, “Good! At least twenty thousand, no matter how many you will produce, we will take all of them!”
“No problem!” Zuo Mo said crisply.
This was a very profitable transaction. If they had twenty thousand shen equipment, Xi Xuan’s power would increase greatly. Zuo Mo was happy to see this. Also, such a large order would cause Mo Cloud Sea’s forging skills to go up another level.
This was killing multiple birds with one stone.
Jian Jun suddenly spoke, “There is one matter we will request of Mister Zuo.”
“Please speak.” Zuo Mo had to admit that while Jian Jun was not strong, but his style and his way of speech made people feel pleased.
“Ah.” Jian Jun sighed lightly. “We want to ask Mister Zuo to pass on a message.”
“A message?” Zuo Mo stilled and then understood. Gu Liang Dao!
“Yes, Mister Zuo, please give this letter to Gu Liang Dao. This letter was personally written by Zhong De Daren.” Jian Jun passed over a jade scroll, but his expression was slightly awkward.
Zuo Mo seriously received the jade scroll. He said with a nod, “I will definitely give this to Brother Gu.”
“Thank you, Mister Zuo.” Jian Jun’s smile was slightly forced. A talent of the sect had betrayed and left the sect due to being forced by the sect, this was not something to be proud of.
“Mister Jian is too polite,” Zuo Mo said.
The two then discussed the problem of setting up transportation formations.
After setting up transportation formations, they would be able to travel freely. While it was expensive to move large volumes, it was the safest method at present.
Both of them knew this.
Once they opened the transportation formations, the wards of Mo Cloud Sea would flood into Xi Xuan. This would affect Xi Xuan greatly but the present Xi Xuan had no power to manage this. What was in front of them was an even more dangerous and cruel future. Organizing their combat forces was their most urgent need at this moment.