The vengeful assault of the Falling Star Pavilion lasted nearly ten days. In these ten days, at least twenty sects were obliterated under the might of the Falling Star Pavilion’s army. Facing a force with a senior half-sage and an early-stage one-star Dou Saint, these lesser sects stood no chance. The outburst of the Starfield Pavilion also heavily intimidated many powers. Previously, the Falling Star Pavilion had been quietly developing in a corner, not showing their full strength, which led some factions to underestimate them. However, this action made it clear that the Falling Star Pavilion was not a docile lamb, but a fierce tiger ready to pounce when provoked.
As the ten days passed, the main forces of the Falling Star Pavilion began to withdraw. They didn’t intend to create a bloodbath; necessary killings would establish the pavilion’s might, but they couldn’t go too far. Xiao Yan and Elder Pharmacist maintained a good balance here. During the Falling Star Pavilion’s frenzied revenge, the Soul Hall remained strangely quiet, not sending any strong support to the Nether River Alliance. But Xiao Yan and his allies didn’t relax. The Soul Hall, known for its strangeness, was surely gathering strength for a decisive strike against the Falling Star Pavilion.
Facing this hidden peril, Xiao Yan and his allies could not afford to overlook it. Even though he had become a true Dou Saint, he still needed to be extremely cautious with such a formidable opponent as the Soul Hall and the Soul Race. To truly stand against the Soul Hall, forming an alliance became urgent. Thus, as the Falling Star Pavilion pulled back, two letters were sent by two powerful figures of the pavilion to the Flower Sect and the Burning Flame Valley. These two forces, while not as terrifying as the Dan Tower, were among the top powers in the Central Region. Gaining their support would greatly strengthen the alliance. The smaller sects could wait; once the three major powers agreed, the others would follow. With strict vetting, a super-alliance comparable to the Soul Hall could be born under Xiao Yan’s leadership.
Watching the figure vanish over the horizon, Xiao Yan let out a sigh of relief. For now, all they could do was wait. If even the Flower Sect and the Burning Flame Valley couldn’t be convinced, the road to an alliance would indeed be difficult…
In the fragrant hall of the Flower Sect, despite its spaciousness, only a few people sat quietly. Yun Yun was among them, but she wasn’t seated at the head. Two figures, dressed in light yellow robes and not seeming aged, sat there instead. Their faces bore a special charm, despite faint traces of age. Below them, the elders of the Flower Sect sat, their faces showing respect.
“First Elder, what are your thoughts on this?” A woman at the head raised her eyes and asked an elder below. Before her lay a scroll with the unique emblem of the Falling Star Pavilion.
The First Elder hesitated, then said, “Elder, the Falling Star Pavilion is not what it used to be. Their power may even surpass ours. However, if we agree to the alliance, we will also be facing the Soul Hall, a very dangerous prospect.”
The woman in yellow nodded. “I never expected Pill Old Man to reach senior half-sage and have a disciple who has surpassed him to reach Dou Saint. This power is indeed greater than ours. As for the Soul Hall, we have experience with them; they are a thorny enemy.”
“An alliance carries risks, but it could benefit the Flower Sect. Our development has stagnated for years, and we often suffer from Tianming Sect. An alliance could restore our prestige,” Yun Yun added.
“Tianming Sect is like a persistent fly. Back then, when I and Sister were only mid-rank half-sages, even together we barely matched the old monster. Now, Sister has reached senior half-sage, and we planned to get even, but he was killed by Xiao Yan.”
She smiled, looking at Yun Yun. “Yun Yun, I heard you and Xiao Yan have a connection? Such a person joining us would be quite something.”
Yun Yun shook her head, finding the elder’s teasing amusing. “Let Sister make the decision.”
The woman in yellow stretched, deferring to her silent companion. All eyes turned to the cold-faced woman. Yun Yun tensed, knowing the decision would rest with these two elders. She wanted the Flower Sect to stand with the Falling Star Pavilion.
Finally, the cold-faced woman’s eyebrows moved, and a calm, simple voice came, “Alliance, against the Soul Hall.”
Yun Yun sighed in relief, and the other elders nodded.
“I knew you’d choose this. You even defied your master for that old man. But as you know, he doesn’t care about such things.”
The woman in yellow smiled, then waved a hand. “Since Sister has decided, let’s reply to the Falling Star Pavilion.”
“Burning Flame Valley.”
“An alliance against the Soul Hall? Those vile things are disgusting, but why bother with them? No, send them away!”
In a quiet bamboo grove deep within the valley, a red-haired elder flung the scroll onto a stone table, exasperated. Tang Zhen and Tang Huo’er exchanged a helpless smile. This elder, with his hot temper, was unchanged by age.
“Cough, cough.”
After a fit, the elder coughed, his face reddening. Tang Huo’er quickly came over and patted his back.
“You’re so good, Huo’er.”
The red-haired elder’s face eased, glancing at the scroll. “Xiao Yan is a one-star Dou Saint? Not too old, right? If he’s handsome, he can marry Huo’er, and I’ll agree to the alliance.”
Smack!
Tang Huo’er, blushing fiercely, slapped his back. “Old man, watch what you say, or you’ll have no one to mourn you!”
“Cough, Huo’er, don’t be rude.”
“It’s impressive for someone to achieve so much at a young age and for you both to favor him. That’s not easy.”
Tang Huo’er rolled her eyes, walking away.
“The message says if we agree, they can solve your internal problem.”
“Oh?”
The red-haired elder took a bite of a fruit. “What if we don’t agree?”
“Xiao Yan said he would help anyway.”
“Hmm… This kid is decent. Without that, the alliance wouldn’t happen.”
“Then, should we form the alliance?”
“Yeah, let’s do it.”
The red-haired elder stood, stretching lazily. A terrifying aura spread, filling the space.
“It’s been ages since I appeared. I wonder if anyone remembers the name of Firecloud Ancestor anymore.”
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