Chapter 352: Chapter 218: The Secret of the Celestial Secret (2)

Therefore, Xu Tianxiong wasn’t particularly concerned about the Ling Family’s rise. Whether they became enemies or allies wouldn’t affect his Sect’s grand strategy.

"It’s simple. Our families will join forces, gather most of our Core Formation Cultivators, and launch a secret war against the Ling Family and the Longevity Hall. We’ll destroy their foundations in one fell swoop!"

Gu Binglong said coldly, "Once this power is wiped out, the entire territory and resources of the Feiyu Sea Region will be ours for the taking! That reward should be tempting enough for everyone, don’t you think?"

The Feiyu Sea Region’s territory encompassed millions of islands, making it almost larger than the domain of an ordinary Nascent Soul power. It just lacked a Grade Four Spirit Vein.

However, the region had a considerable number of Third Grade Spirit Vein Cave Mansions, and its various unique local resources could only be described as abundant.

If they could truly destroy the Ling Family of Changqing Continent, this prize was so lucrative that even if seven powers carved it up, each would still receive a sizable amount of territory.

Su Jianhu fell silent for a few moments before speaking in a low voice, "Even in a war that seems like a sure thing, the unexpected can always happen. Do all of you truly believe this fight is necessary?"

Gu Changhe said in a grave voice, "Now is the perfect time! The longer we delay, the stronger the Ling Family will become, which only puts us at a greater disadvantage!"

Feng Wuxin remarked coolly, "Your main objective, for those of you from the Cangyu Islands, is still to destroy the Longevity Hall, correct?"

"That’s right,"

Gu Binglong made no secret of his intentions. "If all of you are willing to join us, then after we succeed, the Feiyu Sea Region can be divided among your six families.

We of the Cangyu Islands only want the Longevity Hall’s territory and assets! Surely that is enough to demonstrate our sincerity?"

"Then so be it. The You Family agrees to this matter."

An aged voice spoke up.

The Matriarch of the You Family was an old woman in an Indigo Blue Magical Robe, her temples streaked with white. Her name was You Qianyun, and her cultivation was at the Golden Core Peak.

She had suffered grievous injuries in a battle during her youth, and the internal damage had never fully healed. Combined with her nearly depleted Lifespan, she could no longer maintain a youthful appearance.

The Patriarch of the Qi Family, Qi Songshou, also nodded. "On this matter, the Qi Family also consents."

"I need to return and confer with my Elders. Would it be alright if I gave you all an answer later?"

Another clear and peaceful voice spoke. It was Hong Xu’an, the Patriarch of the Hong Family.

He appeared as a dashing young man in white robes, with sharp brows and bright eyes. He currently had a Middle Stage Golden Core Cultivation and had only taken over as Patriarch less than two years ago.

After weighing his options for a moment, the Sect Leader of the Li Long Sect, Xu Tianxiong, nodded. "I agree as well."

Su Jianhu and Feng Wuxin exchanged a glance, then said, "Fellow Daoist Gu, this is a matter of great importance. Please allow me to return and discuss it with my Elders before making a decision."

Feng Wuxin added, "We also need to consider this. How about we schedule the next meeting for six months from now? I assume everyone will have made their preparations by then."

After everyone had stated their positions, only the Gu Family, the Qi Family, the You Family, and the Li Long Sect had agreed to the proposal. The Nu Tao Sect, the Feng Family, and the Hong Family had yet to give a definitive answer.

Of course, this was perfectly normal. A matter of such importance, involving the positions of multiple powers, could hardly be settled in one conversation. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

This was especially true with powers like Yaowang Mountain watching from the sidelines. If the situation were to change, they might just swoop in and reap all the benefits.

Gu Binglong let out a soft sigh and forced a slight smile. "Since you all still have reservations, let’s leave it here for today. We can continue this discussion next time."

’They’re already tempted by my proposal,’ he thought. ’They just haven’t made the final decision yet.’

’So there’s no need for me to rush. One or two more meetings, at most, and we should be able to reach a consensus and put this matter into action.’

...

「Changqing Continent.」

Inside a Women’s Embroidery Tower, a radiant Yu Ruoshuang sat across a writing table from Ling Changqing, giving him a lesson. She was dressed in a complex and beautiful, bright red Embroidered Phoenix Palace Robe, with a Phoenix Wing Golden Hairpin adorning her hair.

Meanwhile, the sisters Yu Yalan and Yu Youqin were under the table, taking turns massaging his legs.

In the vast and boundless Cultivation Realm, after countless eons of evolution, the Path of Celestial Secret Art and Divination had developed into hundreds of major schools, each of which in turn gave rise to even more sub-factions.

Furthermore, the Human Race, Dragon Race, Demon Race, Witch Race, and even certain ancient sapient species all possessed their own unique inheritance systems for Secret Techniques related to Celestial Secret Art and Divination.

Despite being an exceptionally talented genius Female Cultivator skilled in this path, Yu Ruoshuang was only familiar with a few of the Human Race’s schools of Celestial Secret Technique and Divination.

Even so, at least within the field of deduction using Celestial Secret Technique and Divination, Yu Ruoshuang was already considered one of the foremost masters in the Yu Family.

It was therefore perfectly fitting for her to act as Ling Changqing’s guide in his study of the Celestial Secret Technique.

In just over a month, Ling Changqing had already successfully grasped the basics, becoming a qualified apprentice.

After all, he now possessed a Celestial Grade Inferior Spirit Root, boosted by unparalleled Luck and Fortune. He could easily master any skill he chose to learn.

"...Your talent is truly remarkable, Husband. Even when I was learning the Celestial Secret Technique from our family’s ancestor, I didn’t grasp the basics this quickly!"

Yu Ruoshuang said softly, a flirtatious glint rippling in her lustrous, beautiful eyes.

Ling Changqing nodded. "You should stop using those divinatory techniques that come at a great cost, my dear. Especially the ones that damage your foundation and consume your Lifespan."

’Although Dual Cultivation can help her treat her internal injuries and restore her Lifespan,’ he thought, ’if she wants to advance her cultivation further, she still needs to accumulate her strength properly and lay a flawless foundation of Great Perfection.’

Yu Ruoshuang smiled. "Back when I was with my family, I often had no choice in the matter. But now that I have you, Husband, why would I ever need to risk my life like that again?"