Chapter 521
Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/PazjBDkTmW
Chapter 521 Vicious Scheme!
Gao Yang sat down across from Fang Yu.
“Through this incident, I believe the Martial Arts Association should understand where its deficiencies lie,” Gao Yang said, looking toward Zhao Jidao.
Gao Yang came from the Xuanwu Group. Although on the surface, the Xuanwu Group was just one division within the Yancheng Martial Arts Association, in reality, the Xuanwu Group and the other three major groups operated independently. One could even say they existed at a higher level than the Yancheng Martial Arts Association.
This was why Zhao Jidao showed such respect to Gao Yang and other martial artists from the Xuanwu Group.
Hearing Gao Yang’s words, Zhao Jidao’s expression changed, and he nodded repeatedly, saying, “I understand, I understand.”
“Since you already understand, would Chairman Zhao please explain what exactly you understand,” Gao Yang asked with a slight smile.
“Uh…” Zhao Jidao’s face stiffened, but having held high positions for many years, he said, “I will strengthen connections with the Xiangcheng Martial Arts Association and actively seek cooperation with the major martial arts families. In the future, if we encounter such incidents again, we can have powerful assistance…”
“Seek cooperation?” Gao Yang frowned slightly and said, “At any time, what the Martial Arts Association needs is not requests! Once the Martial Arts Association issues an order, these martial arts families must help without question!”
After spending two days at the Xiangcheng Martial Arts Association, Gao Yang was quite puzzled.
As one of the top four regions for martial arts development in the entire Nine Provinces Nation, why was the Martial Arts Association’s power in Xiangcheng so weak?
Later, he learned that most powerful martial artists were unwilling to join the Martial Arts Association, preferring instead to become bodyguards or protectors for wealthy secular families, earning extremely generous compensation.
This issue related to the operation of the Yancheng Martial Arts Association, which we won’t discuss for now. But the fact that Xiangcheng’s major martial arts families remained silent during such a major incident involving berserk martial artists left Gao Yang very confused.
In Yancheng, when the Martial Arts Association issued an order, all major martial arts families had to comply immediately! No one dared to openly defy orders.
But in Xiangcheng, the positions seemed reversed.
The major martial arts families did not fear the Martial Arts Association and didn’t even take it seriously.
Faced with Gao Yang’s questioning, Zhao Jidao found it difficult to explain.
This was simply the situation in Xiangcheng’s martial arts world, and he was powerless to change it.
The combined strength of the martial arts families far exceeded that of the Xiangcheng Martial Arts Association, making it difficult for the Association to command respect.
“Lord Gao, I understand what you mean, but…” Zhao Jidao tried to explain.
“If the martial arts families are too powerful, you can support the various martial arts sects, gradually creating a balance of power between them. Over time, your Martial Arts Association’s position will become more prominent,” Fang Yu spoke up.
“Mr. Fang is right. Since the major families are too strong, you need to find ways to weaken them. Otherwise, where are the rules?” Gao Yang frowned.
“I understand. When I return, I’ll immediately start working on this,” Zhao Jidao said, then hesitated before continuing, “However, currently all the major sects have become affiliates of the families and stand with them. To pull them back out might be difficult…”
“It’s simple. You just need to establish one example,” Fang Yu smiled and said, “In Xiangcheng’s martial arts world, there’s still one sect that hasn’t become affiliated with any family. The Frost Cold Palace – invest all your resources in them, make the other sects envious, and soon they’ll break away from the major families and return to the ranks of independent sects.”
Zhao Jidao was stunned as he listened, wondering how Fang Yu knew the situation in Xiangcheng’s martial arts world so clearly.
Meanwhile, Gao Yang looked at Fang Yu with increased respect in his eyes.
Truly worthy of Lord Huaixu’s high regard, he was indeed unfathomable.
Both his strength and wisdom far exceeded what one would expect from someone of his apparent age.
After talking for a while, Gao Yang said, “Mr. Fang, regarding your merit in eliminating the berserk martial artists…”
“No need. Just say it was the joint achievement of your Martial Arts Association and the Xuanwu Group. Please don’t let me become famous across the Nine Provinces Nation again,” Fang Yu immediately replied.
“But Mr. Fang, for such a great achievement, you could receive tremendous rewards…” Gao Yang’s expression changed slightly.
“I don’t need rewards. When you go back, tell Huaixu that he owes me a favor. That’s enough,” Fang Yu said.
“Since Mr. Fang insists, I won’t say more,” Gao Yang said.
At the same time, his admiration for Fang Yu grew even stronger.
Neither arrogant nor impetuous, not craving fame or wealth – such a mindset was something the vast majority of people in the world could never achieve.
“By the way, there’s one more thing,” Fang Yu spoke up.
“Please instruct me,” Gao Yang said.
“Help me search throughout the Nine Provinces Nation for martial artists who can use purple flame techniques… or rather, anyone related to purple flames. Please keep an eye out for them and notify me,” Fang Yu said.
“Purple flames… I understand,” Gao Yang said.
Fang Yu looked at the dazed Zhao Jidao.
“Under-understood! I will assign a special team to handle this matter,” Zhao Jidao immediately responded.
“That’s fine then. You may go now, I need to rest,” Fang Yu said.
“Mr. Fang, thank you again for your help,” Gao Yang said, standing up.
Fang Yu shook his hand and said, “There won’t be a next time.”
“I hope so too,” Gao Yang said.
…
Deep underground.
The pressure was so overwhelming that all living beings outside the cave could only lie trembling on the ground.
The Immortal King’s plan had almost completely failed!
This desperate approach hadn’t acquired many bodies, and instead, the poisonous insects outside were being eliminated even faster!
Fang Yu! It was him again!
What angered the Immortal King most was that even though it knew this person would come to disrupt the plan, there was nothing it could do!
In fact, out of fear of this person, the entire Immortal Tribe was firmly pressed underground, not daring to move an inch!
Such humiliation and frustration were unbearable!
The Immortal King’s two huge eyes flashed with fierce killing intent, covering the entire underground space.
“My King, there’s no need to be angry. Although those poisonous insects were all destroyed, we have other methods…” the woman said.
“What other methods? Cultivate more poisonous insects?” the Shadow Serpent questioned from the side.
As a native-born creature of the Immortal Tribe, it despised this woman.
This woman was originally human, and even after drinking the Immortal King’s blood, she was at most half an Immortal Tribe member, not of pure bloodline.
Yet the trust and favor she received was something most Immortal Tribe creatures could not enjoy.
This made the Shadow Serpent and a large portion of the Immortal Tribe creatures very dissatisfied.
“That could indeed be one approach,” the woman glanced at the Shadow Serpent and replied calmly.
Even though the Shadow Serpent’s appearance was extremely creepy, there wasn’t a trace of fear in the woman’s eyes.
“That’s not a solution at all! As long as that cursed human remains in Xiangcheng, we can’t accomplish anything!” the Shadow Serpent, annoyed by the woman’s calmness, hissed angrily.
“This was your proposed solution,” the woman said with a cold smile.
The Shadow Serpent was furious and was about to speak again.
“Share your thoughts,” the Immortal King’s voice came from within the cave.
“To obtain flesh, we don’t necessarily have to act ourselves. That’s the simplest method, but also the most basic,” the woman said.
“Basic? This was the Immortal King’s decision. Are you questioning the King…” before the Shadow Serpent could finish, the ground beneath it suddenly caved in.
The Shadow Serpent let out a scream that was abruptly cut off.
“Continue,” the Immortal King said in a deep voice.
“We can find ways to make humans kill each other. This way, without spending any resources, we can obtain large amounts of flesh,” the woman said coldly.
“How?” the Immortal King asked.
“My King, I remember you mentioned that you control many ancient ruins in Xiangcheng,” the woman asked.
“Yes,” the Immortal King said.
“You only need to actively open one ancient ruin and spread the news. It will attract many martial artists.”
“Then, simply release a treasure, and it will cause these foolish martial artists to slaughter each other. We can reap the benefits without effort,” the woman said, her beautiful eyes flashing with malice.
