Chapter 3864: Each with His Own Agenda

Yuan Futu frowned slightly, “Is it appropriate to do this in broad daylight? There must be a reason.”

“Strength determines everything. As long as the Sect Master and the two Grand Elders go together, other Sects won’t dare to say anything.

Originally, I was a little worried about Tiandao Sect obstructing us, but now they have sealed their mountain. Besides them, our Guiyuan Sect is the strongest.”

Ouyang Pingjiang had obviously been planning for a long time, speaking logically, “As for the reason, it’s simple. We can send a message to Tan Ge or Xifeng Lie and have them fabricate a charge against Ye Bufan.

For example, they can say he stole our Guiyuan Sect’s treasures in the Yuangu Secret Realm. Then we can legally and justifiably detain him.”

“Well done.”

Yuan Futu nodded with satisfaction, “Just as the Grand Elder said, our Guiyuan Sect must bring that Ye back this time. We must dig out all the secrets he holds.”

At the same time, in the main hall of the Four Directions Sword Sect, Sect Master Sword Ling Xiao sat in the main seat, with Grand Elder Jian Feiyang beside him.

Sitting opposite them were not core members of the Four Directions Sword Sect, but rather Han Fangxi, the Han Family Patriarch, and Grand Elder Han Fangcuo, along with Zhao Qingzheng, the Zhao Family Patriarch, and Grand Elder Zhao Qinglian.

Sword Ling Xiao looked at the people before him with a faint smile, “Two Patriarchs, I’ve invited you here today to discuss the Alliance of our three families.”

Han Fangxi was thin, but his eyes sparkled with light, indicating he was a person of deep cunning.

He said, “Sect Leader, please speak your mind. What is the purpose of our three families uniting?”

Zhao Qingzheng also chimed in, “Yes, please enlighten us, Sect Leader.”

“Since that’s the case, I won’t beat around the bush and will tell you directly.”

Sword Ling Xiao said, “The Zhao Family, the Han Family, and my Four Directions Sword Sect all have a grudge against Ye Bufan.

You two families covet the treasures on him, and my Four Directions Sword Sect doesn’t want to miss out either.”

After he finished speaking, the expressions of Zhao Qingzheng and Han Fangxi changed slightly, clearly, his words had struck a chord with them.

Zhao Qingzheng cleared his throat and said, “Sect Leader, to be honest, before the Yuangu Secret Realm began, my Zhao Family offered a reward of one hundred million middle-grade celestial crystals for that Ye’s head.

I estimate Ye Bufan is probably already dead by now, so there’s no need to mobilize such a large force for him, right?”

Sword Ling Xiao said, “Patriarch Zhao, you’re mistaken if you think that. To be honest, my Four Directions Sword Sect also issued a kill order for him.

But these past few days, I’ve compiled information on that Ye, and he achieved his current cultivation after only a few years of Ascension.

Moreover, his strength is completely unfathomable. Normally, he should be stronger than his women. The possibility of such a person dying in the Yuangu Secret Realm is extremely small.”

“This…” Han Fangxi and the other person both fell silent. These days, they had also done a lot of work, thoroughly investigating Ye Bufan’s background, and had come to the same conclusion.

The reason Zhao Qingzheng spoke that way earlier was that he didn’t want others to compete with him. Now it seemed he wasn’t the only smart one.

Sword Ling Xiao ignored their reactions and continued, “Everyone now knows that Ye Bufan definitely has treasures and secrets on him; otherwise, he couldn’t have grown so quickly.

And the four to five billion middle-grade celestial crystals that the major gambling houses lost earlier are very likely in his hands.”

Han Fangxi stroked his Xiao Huzi, “If that’s the case, why doesn’t the Sect Leader act directly? Why the need to ally with our two families?

Could it be that the Four Directions Sword Sect can’t handle a Lingyun Sword Sect and Ye Bufan?”

“That’s not how it is. My Four Directions Sword Sect can deal with Ye Bufan with no effort, but the problem is, I’m not the only one who covets that kid’s treasures.”

Sword Ling Xiao said, “Ye Bufan achieved his current accomplishments after only a few years of Ascension. Looking across the Middle Heaven Region and Lower Heaven Region, this has never happened before.

He definitely has treasures on him, and they are rare treasures coveted by countless people. Do you think the Three Great Sects will let such a thing go?

Although my Four Directions Sword Sect is very strong, it ultimately cannot compare to the Three Great Sects.

Therefore, to take down Ye Bufan and seize his treasures, we must find an Alliance.

The two Patriarchs and my Four Directions Sword Sect share the same aspirations and have common goals. I think an Alliance between our three families would be most suitable.”

After he finished speaking, Han Fangxi and Zhao Qingzheng were both moved.

These past few days, they had also been busy gathering information on Ye Bufan, preparing to act immediately once the Yuangu Secret Realm reopened. Killing people and seizing treasures was their ultimate goal.

But they had somewhat overlooked what Sword Ling Xiao said: the opponent now was not just Ye Bufan; it also included other forces from the Three Sects, Five Factions, Seven Great Families.

Everyone had already realized that Ye Bufan had secrets. Previously, due to the Hundred Sects Tournament, no one had shown it or made a move, but that didn’t mean they wouldn’t be tempted later.

Once the Yuangu Secret Realm reopened, it would completely mark the end of the Hundred Sects Tournament. At that time, whoever made a move would not violate the rules.

It was hard to say who would get Ye Bufan then, but one thing was certain: more than one party would make a move.

Han Fangxi pondered for a moment and said, “Sect Leader has great foresight. I have no objection to the Alliance.

But some things need to be clarified upfront. If our three families unite and take down Ye Bufan, how will the benefits be distributed?”

Zhao Qingzheng also looked over. Although he didn’t speak, he was also concerned about this issue.

While an Alliance provides great strength, the distribution must be made clear.

“My intention is this: to ensure foolproof success this time, my Four Directions Sword Sect must go all out.

This Elder, plus the Grand Elder, makes a total of two Immortal Reverent Peak cultivators.

I am also aware of the situation with your two families. This time, your two Supreme Sect Leaders must come out. This way, we will have a total of four Immortal Reverent Peak cultivators.

Thus, based on effort contributed, my Four Directions Sword Sect will take a slight loss and take forty percent of the benefits, while your two families will each take thirty percent. What do you two think?”

“That works.”

Regarding the distribution plan proposed by Sword Ling Xiao, the Zhao and Han Families agreed without hesitation.

In terms of strength, the Four Directions Sword Sect was stronger than their two great families, mainly reflected in the number of Immortal Reverent Peak experts.

Whether it was the Zhao Family or the Han Family, the Patriarchs were only Immortal Venerable Late Stage, and only the hidden Grand Elders were Immortal Reverent Peak.

Calculated this way, the combined strength of the two families was only equivalent to that of the Four Directions Sword Sect. Now that the other party was only taking forty percent, it was entirely to their advantage, so there was no reason to object.

Seeing that the proposal was agreed upon, Sword Ling Xiao’s face was filled with joy: “Since that’s the case, it’s a deal. When the Yuangu Secret Realm opens, our three families will act together.

We will take down Ye Bufan with lightning speed, not giving other Sects a chance to intervene.”

Han Fangxi thought for a moment, a glimmer of light flashing in his eyes.

“To be safe, should we capture those women of that Ye in advance?”

“Let’s not do that.”

Sword Ling Xiao shook his head, “To be honest, I also thought of this method before, but after careful consideration, it’s completely useless.

Think about it, those women can only threaten that Ye, but can he still control himself after he comes out?

Perhaps before he even figures out what’s going on, he’ll be taken by the various Sects. What good would capturing those women do?”

Zhao Qingzheng followed up, “That’s right, and those people from Lingyun Sword Sect are currently protected by Bixia Sect, so it won’t be easy for us to capture them.

Even if we succeed, it will alert the enemy. Everyone will then know our purpose, and it will be difficult to catch them off guard.”

Han Fangxi nodded: “You two are right. Then let’s wait for the Yuangu Secret Realm to open.”

In the Five Elements Sword Sect’s deliberation hall, Sect Master Xiahou Qian and Grand Elder Yuan Kun sat together discussing matters.

Yuan Kun said, “Sect Leader, this time we must get our hands on that Ye, and at the same time, we must invite the two Grand Elders to come out.

Then, with the Sect Leader and the two of them, there will be a total of three Immortal Reverent Peak cultivators, which will ensure we stand undefeated.”

Xiahou Qian said, “Is that necessary to deal with a mere youngster?”