329 A Grim Situation (1/2)
”What is this nonsense?! Mo Xie is our nephew! We obviously won't let him get hurt! And, you're also our younger brother! So, you can't get hurt either!” Dongfang Wen Jian opened his eyes wide and replied.
”It's not that I want 'this'. However, I had received intelligence while I was on the road. We don't know the reason for the Xuan Beast's uprising yet. But, we know that the scale of their uprising is extremely huge. In fact, it has the potential to cause unimaginable damage! It is reported that Tian Fa's kings are extremely enraged, and have ordered all the level-four-plus Xuan Beasts to participate in this war.”
Jun Wu Yi smiled and looked up at Dongfang Wen Qing, ”Your Dongfang Family had made a baffling vow. It seems that half of that oath has already been fulfilled!”
”The Tian Fa beasts have come out. But, couldn't people interpret our oath in a different manner, and say that it would only be fulfilled when the Tian Fa beasts are dead? So, why would you say that half of our oath is already fulfilled?” Dongfang Wen Qing was quite happy a moment ago, but he suddenly asked in a doubtful manner.
”That's because it has been confirmed that this uprising has been instigated by the Third and the Fourth Xuan Beast Kings. The mysterious and strongest Xuan Beast King has yet to participate!” Jun Wu Yi took a deep breath before he continued, ”This is the latest information I've received. However, I believe that many strong Xuan experts will arrive at Tian Fa because of the war. And then, the strongest Xuan Beast King would have to arrive in order to support the other Xuan Beast Kings. I'm convinced of this. Therefore, there's only one thing remaining as far as the Dongfang Family's oath is concerned. And, that is — the collapse of that snow covered peak…”
”So, that's how it is.”
Jun Mo Xie's mind was set into motion — [I don't know how that mountain peak looks… But, I will go and have a look when I have free time…]
”Moreover, the Shen Ci Empire and the Yu Tang Empire have also sent armies to assist after they looked at the increase in the scale of the conflict. In fact, even the King of the Prairie has sent ten thousand elite cavalry from his side. This is the reliable intelligence that I've gathered so far. I also infer that the Three Empires will be a hindrance to each other during the course of this war since they harbor mutual sentiments of deep-seeded hatred. I've also come to know that the Xiao Family's second elder — Xiao Bu Yu — will be leading the Silver Blizzard City's troops. Moreover, these troops will mostly consist of Xiao Family's members. Our Jun Family has a deep and long-standing feud with the Xiao Family. Also, Xiao Han is my arch enemy, and we have irreconcilable hatred between us. Hence, I'm sure that something or the other will happen!
”In addition, our Jun Family and the Xue Hun Manor also have ill feelings towards each other. So, we must guard against that as well!” Jun Wu Yi spoke everything in one breath. Then, he spat and spoke, ”The situation is grim. It's very grim. It's bad enough to make me dispirited.”
”And, then there's the Eight Great Masters… the greatest Master Yun Bie Chen hasn't arrived. However, the third Great Master, Han Feng Xue… the Heavenly Great master Mo Wen Tian… The Great Blue Master, Meng Hong Chen have already arrived,” Jun Wu Yi spoke in a heavy tone. But, his eyes were burning with an incomparably intense flame.
Jun Wu Yi was looking forward to witnessing the elegant bearings of those Great Masters from a close range.
”Perhaps there's one person you may not be aware of…” Dongfang Wen Qing spoke up, ”The one who was robbed of his place by the Eighth Great Master Solitary Eagle — Feng Juan Yun. He's also on the road. And, perhaps… may have already arrived there.”
”Feng Juan Yun…” Jun Mo Xie was silently siting on the side and slightly raised his eyebrows at that name. [This shouldn't have made a breakthrough and become powerful enough to defeat the Solitary Eagle, right?]
”Many other powerful families — aside from the Silver Blizzard City and the Xue Hun Manor — have also sent their people. The most famous amongst them are — the Baili Family, Duanmu Family, Beigong Family, the Wenren Family, Sikong Family, and Zuoqiu Family, the Diwu Family, the Ouyang Family and also… the Dongfang Family; basically, the nine great families are getting together at Tian Fa! These families haven't sent out many people, but the men they have sent are powerful. Especially the Duanmu family; even their chief — Duanmu Chao Fan — will participate in this war!”
”Duanmu Chao Fan? Like…'Chao Fan' for 'fried rice'?” Jun Mo Xie suddenly spoke up, ”This name is quite memorable and profound!”
Dongfang Wen Qing laughed and explained, ”The Duanmu Family's head is name Duanmu Chao Fan; Chao Fan for 'extraordinary'. However, he stutters a bit. So, whenever he pronounces his name… he elongates it since he thinks very greatly of himself. However, the more he elongated the name… the more others hear it resemble 'Chao Fan' word's 'fried rice' variant. Therefore, people have been calling him Chao Fan word's fried rice version since the first meeting of the 'Nine Great Families'. In fact, his true name has been almost been forgotten…”
”Oh okay!” Jun Mo Xie said solemnly, ”So, this guy is basically slow-witted. He should be called 'Slow-witted Chao Fan'. It would sound far more appropriate!”
”Ha ha…” everyone burst out laughing. Then, Dongfang Wen Qing continued to speak.
”In addition, the Golden Flood Castle, the Seven Dragons Mountain, the Soul Severing Palace and Clear Sky City have also sent a few of their people. Moreover, there are countless powerful nomadic experts who will add to the numbers.” Dongfang Wen Qing gave strenuous smile and continued, ”This secret information was divulged to us by Li Jue Tian before we left. However, I don't know of any newer events that may have occurred since then.”