Chapter 1576 (1/2)

Chapter 1576: Qu Jianying’s Warning

Once Pill Valley’s people retreated, everyone was left dumbfounded. The Corrupt experts were especially pale. Pill Valley had actually abandoned them.

In the face of the terrifying head of the Martial Heaven Alliance, the Corrupt elder’s expression was unsightly. The two were mortal enemies. However, without the blood gourd, he couldn’t even run from her.

“People from the Corrupt path, listen well. Tell that old ghost Xie Wentian to grow a brain and not be used by others. If he wants to cooperate with others, then with his little bit of intelligence, even his bones will be swallowed by others without leaving the slightest trace. Take your people and scram!” shouted Qu Jianying.

The reason why Qu Jianying sat in the highest position of power in the Martial Heaven Alliance wasn’t just because of her martial power. It was also because of her intelligence.

She knew that Pill Valley was using the Corrupt path as a weapon. Although she had only just come out of seclusion, she had already figured out some of Pill Valley’s schemes.

First, the Pill Valley had used the ‘carrot and stick’ approach to try and control the Corrupt path. Thereafter, their hands stretched into the interior of the Martial Heaven Alliance, and it let them gain control of many sects.

The sects that refused to listen to them ended up attacked by the Corrupt path. Alone and without reinforcements, they were destroyed. The Corrupt path had been Pill Valley’s tool to draw more Righteous sects under their wing.

These particular Corrupt experts were wholly insignificant to Qu Jianying. The blood gourd had already been destroyed by Long Chen, so there wasn’t much difference between killing them and not killing them.

However, by releasing them, it was possible to send a warning to the Corrupt path. Although it might not stop the Corrupt path from working with Pill Valley, they wouldn’t end up becoming Pill Valley’s dogs in the future. That was her only goal. Even if she had to release these people, it was worth it in the long run.

The Corrupt experts had not expected Qu Jianying to let them off. They bowed slightly toward her before leaving.

Although Qu Jianying was their enemy, the Corrupt path did not conceal their wors.h.i.+p for the strong. Even if it was an enemy, as long as it was a powerful enemy, they would be respected.

Once the Corrupt experts had left, Qu Jianying’s gaze swept across the ancient races. She smiled coldly. “I heard the ancient races have become quite arrogant during my seclusion. You’re complaining that your territory isn’t large enough and you want to expand? How about my Martial Heaven Alliance just gives you half our territory so that each member of the ancient races has their own mountain? How does that sound?”

During these past few years, the ancient races had been rapidly expanding their territory, not satisfied with what they had.

Some smaller sects had been driven away by them, while some stronger sects had disbanded thanks to Pill Valley’s coordination.

Only some tough sects who didn’t bend to the carrot or the stick had gone against the ancient races despite Pill Valley’s ‘mediation’. After all, no one wanted to leave their home.

As a result, those sects were suddenly attacked by the Corrupt path, while the reinforcements from other sects were ‘one step too late’ to help. Those sects were either destroyed or had their cores so badly damaged that they were forced to disband.

Now that Qu Jianying had brought this up, those ancient race experts’ expressions sank. Saying that they would each have a mountain was clearly mocking them for having few people but being extremely greedy.

However, even their powerful Life Star experts were intimidated by Qu Jianying and didn’t dare to even let out a fart.

“Don’t think that with the support of the Xuan Beasts and the favor of Pill Valley that you can do whatever you want. Pill Valley won’t help you unless it benefits them as well, and the Xuan Beasts have never publicly expressed any opinion of you. Don’t think you have so much support. Speaking of which, go tell the Xuan Beasts that Hu Xiaolin was slain by my disciple. If they want to find someone for revenge, they can find me,” said Qu Jianying.

Long Chen was startled. Hadn’t Qu Jianying just arrived? How did she seem to know about everything?

“You’re underestimating the Life and Death Dao. Netherpa.s.sage experts that have gone through the Nethergate can randomly examine other people’s souls. Only a few people can avoid her probing,” explained Li Tianxuan upon seeing his shock.

Long Chen’s heart shook. The Netherpa.s.sage realm was even more terrifying than he had imagined. So she was actually able to peer into other people’s memories without them even being aware. That was beyond his current comprehension.

At the start, Long Chen hadn’t felt that the valley master was so powerful. However, as he learned more and more about her level, Long Chen realized he had been too foolish. The Netherpa.s.sage realm wasn’t something that he could currently comprehend.

“Little fellows from the ancient family alliance, remember that you’re allied with the Righteous path. Don’t let others intentionally cause conflict amongst us. Of course, I’m not saying this because I’m afraid of you. I just want to make things clear. Cooperation should be sincere. If we can’t cooperate, then we can break up. It doesn’t matter. But the Martial Heaven Alliance’s cooperation with the ancient family alliance is based on both our interests. Although we’ve received your help, you’ve also obtained a generous return. Now that I, Qu Jianying, have come out of seclusion, the decisions of the Martial Heaven Alliance are decided by me. Go ask Di Long if he wants to end this cooperation or not.” After telling off the ancient races, Qu Jianying turned to the ancient family alliance.

“Yes, disciple will definitely transmit your words. However, Long Chen’s actions in the Spirit World, don’t you think they merit… an explanation?” An elder from the ancient family alliance walked out, neither arrogant nor subservient.

It seemed that he had a certain level of status in the ancient family alliance. He had some skill with words. Originally, he was going to say that Long Chen’s actions merited compensation, but he had changed it to an explanation at the last moment.

Curiously, Qu Jianying did not get angry. Instead, she amicably said, “There are many things that you don’t know. That means you haven’t been bought by Pill Valley. That’s why it’s best that you do not learn a few things. As for Long Chen’s actions in the Spirit World, he has his own reasons for those. If you want an explanation, then Long Chen, give them their explanation.”

Qu Jianying beckoned to Long Chen, startling him. He took out Evilmoon again, and the s.p.a.ce behind him shook as he prepared to summon his divine ring again.