989 Fast Improvement Method (1/2)
The Common People's Path's choice of existence didn't have anything to do with the Buddhist Faction, so Zifang didn't care.
It was a little related to the Sword Sect as between the two, it was the theory of 'how if the lips are gone the teeth would feel cold'.
However, since Sword Sect was already prepared to move a portion of their foundations to Yuanlian World, then they could look on coldly at Common People's Path, not worrying about whether they lived or died. At most, when the situation arose, they would secretly help.
In the past, they were worried that Zong Shou would be affected by the death of the Common People's Path.
After all, the two of them had a deep relationship. Moreover, the Taoist Faction and Zong Shou had a huge hatred for one another.
If the Common People's Path felt that way, then Taoist Faction might attack Great Gan.
However, at this moment, they knew that Zong Shou was still the top heir of Sky Burning Lu Family, so the two of them naturally didn't worry about anything.
There was a low possibility that the Taoist Faction would attack before they had a decent reason to do so.
In the past, when they attacked Zong Shou viciously several times, they could say that they didn't know.
However, at this moment, if they attacked for no reason it meant that they neglected the Sky Burning Saint Dynasty.
This was why the two of them could only sigh regarding Common People's Path's situation. There wasn't much they could say.
Zong Shou also kept silent, he knew that this wasn't the time to speak.
He changed the topic and started to discuss other matters
How many cultivators the three sides had to send each year to work for him and listen to his orders? Also, the acceptable casualty and death ratio. How the three sides would defend together if Great Gan was invaded etc.
After all the terms were settled, half a day had passed. Feng Taiji and Zifang knew that Zong Shou was extremely busy and after they were satisfied they took their leave.
Before he left, Feng Taiji hesitated and reminded, ”I heard that Ruler is prepared to return to the Cloud World? Allow subject to remind you that the Cloud World is in chaos and if you return you might be in danger. I think it is best if you delay this trip.”
When Zifang heard this, he also nodded his head, ”These words make senses, Ruler please reconsider.”
Zong Shou smiled and didn't say anything, neither agreeing or disagreeing. Looking at his expression, they knew they wouldn't be able to persuade him.
They didn't feel disappointed. To them, for him to return now was risky, but it wasn't a huge issue.
Even if the Taoist Faction caused problems, they could fight back.
Since they couldn't persuade him, then they decided to keep quiet and take their leave.
Only Zhao Yanran was left beside Zong Shou.
The latter frowned and kept silent for a long while before finally speaking, ”What are my few Senior Brothers planning? They are obviously in danger, but they split all the manpower over to Yuanlian World. Are they really prepared to give up on the Cloud World and Common People's Vast Habitat?”
Zhao Yanran's expression was originally really dark, now when she heard that her gaze became bitter, ”Four Months ago, Revered One Wei Xu suddenly felt that something wasn't right when he went through his tribulation. However, at that time, he had no choice and the tribulation was set. He was prepared to take it alone and tank the calamity to protect Common People's Path. However, halfway Ancestor Xiuguan grabbed him back. He said that if Common People's Path abandoned him, then sooner or later it would still die and there was no difference. Why not go all out and there could still be a chance.”
Zong Shou's brow frowned even more.
”The other Great Senior Masters all said the same and agreed. Wei Xu was helpless and could only stay. However, after knowing of the changes here, especially about you taking down dozens of worlds, he was delighted. In the end, they discussed and decided. At that time, Great Senior Master Xiuguan didn't reject.”
Zhao Yanran tried to keep calm, ”A portion of them are only from Common People's Vast Habitat. Later on, there will be more from the Three Sects and Six Schools, but most of them are Earth Grade.”
Her tone was filled with sadness. Just now, she purposely said a much smaller number.
Common People's Path that was about to lose its foundations were going to take up 13% of the Celestial Dynasty, which was already too much. It was more than Sword Sect and the same as Buddhist Faction.
Any more and it would make the two of them unhappy.
She had been out of decades and this was the first time she felt so frustrated. This was also the first time she had to be so careful like she was walking on thin ice.
Zong Shou's heart turned ice-cold once more.
Senior Master Xiuguan didn't reject? Which meant that even he didn't have high hopes of this battle?
This was why he silently accepted this way out that Wei Xu arranged for the Common People's Path.
Apart from shock, he was also filled with loss.
In his memory, Wei Xu should have left his position to that person decades later when the Spiritual Wave was at its most abundant.
A few thousand years later, although Common People's Path didn't rise up, it was able to maintain orthodoxy and stand on the same level as Taoist Faction.
Why was it suddenly in danger of being wiped out?
Was it because of him?
His thoughts and emotions swelled up as he tried to calm himself down to no effect.
He knew that he had caused too many changes in the world. After all, the chain reactions gave rise to this.
At this moment, his memories of the last life were all useless.
”It isn't so simple to wipe out Common People's Path!”
Thinking about Lin Xuanshuang who he had no idea where she was, Zong Shou shook his head.
This was one of their trump cards. Taoist Faction would definitely be unable to expect that his Master had succeeded in breaking free and stepping into the End Realm, forming her body once more.
Since she had deduced that Wei Xu was going to rush his tribulation, then naturally she could see the risks within.