Chapter 3167 — Joining Forces
The Blossom Guardian · Page 1 of 2
After all, they were Wei Zhao's underlings now—how could they know nothing about their own master? At the very least, they had to learn who his current enemies were, and which sects and fellow subordinates were friendly to him!
Against those enemies, the Blood-Robe Huangquan Sect would strike with lethal force whenever the chance arose; and as for friendly sects and fellow subordinates, they had to be clearly distinguished, lest the floodwaters overwhelm the Dragon King's temple and family fail to recognize family. So they decided to stay and investigate more thoroughly.
"Gloom, have the intelligence team move into East Sea City at once and begin looking into our master's affairs. We must know our enemy and know ourselves before we can help our master and prove worthy of the old master's trust!" said Ancestor Huangquan.
"Right, I understand. I'll make the call now!" Ancestor Gloom nodded and went off to phone the intelligence team over.
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In the Eastern family, Eastern Goldstar received important and welcome news today: Ancestor Pure Yin of the Tomorrow Upon Tomorrow cult had come out of seclusion, and Ancestor Pure Yang had already sent word that he was willing to join hands with Eastern Silverstar of the Eastern family to deal with Wei Zhao.
So Eastern Goldstar hurried to the door of Eastern Overlord's room, knocked, and said, "Father, Second Brother, I bring splendid news!"
"Goldstar, come in," said Eastern Overlord. "What has you so excited?"
"Father, Ancestor Pure Yin of the Tomorrow Upon Tomorrow cult has come out of seclusion, and Ancestor Pure Yang has just contacted me—they will join forces with us to slay Wei Zhao!" Eastern Goldstar said excitedly. "This time, Wei Zhao is dead beyond any doubt!"
"Oh? The Tomorrow Upon Tomorrow cult can act now?" Eastern Overlord mused for a moment, then said, "Let us cooperate with them this time. Once Silverstar and I become consummate masters one day, we can make the Tomorrow Upon Tomorrow cult pay a price for it!"
"Father, you approve of my going?" Eastern Silverstar was excited too. He had long wished to kill Wei Zhao, but had not dared go alone for fear of Wei Zhao's ability to slay foes above his rank. Now, with Ancestor Pure Yin at his side—two masters at the peak of the late Heaven Rank—even if Wei Zhao had three heads and six arms, this time he was finished!
"Yes. With Ancestor Pure Yin accompanying you, I am naturally at ease sending you. Otherwise, that brat Wei Zhao is truly uncanny—able to slay masters far above his level in a single blow. One cannot help but guard against it!" said Eastern Overlord. "If the Tomorrow Upon Tomorrow cult were not acting, I would certainly have you set aside this grudge for now. After all, our core strength has already suffered heavy losses; if anything should happen to you as well, our Eastern family would truly slide into decline, and more ancient clans and sects would surpass us. The loss would outweigh the gain!"
"Is that Wei Zhao really so formidable?" Eastern Silverstar frowned, plainly somewhat dismissive.
"Do not underestimate the enemy!" Eastern Overlord waved a hand. "That Wei Zhao has survived to this day without being finished off by his enemies—there must be something unique about him. We must not be too contemptuous, lest we capsize in the gutter!"
"Yes…" Eastern Silverstar answered hastily, though in his heart he remained a little dismissive, thinking Wei Zhao no more than a minor master of the early Heaven Rank, certainly no match for him.
"Remember: if Wei Zhao truly is powerful and the deed cannot be done, then set aside the grudge and flee back at once. Never try to prove your mettle!" Eastern Overlord cautioned.
"I understand, Father! I will be careful." Though Eastern Silverstar said so, his words were full of perfunctory ease, which made Eastern Overlord frown slightly. This son of his was not as steady as Eastern Goldstar—his strength was there, but in conduct he was still very impulsive.