Chapter 2571
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The atmosphere in the Conference Hall was extremely solemn.
Situ Yuan continued, "Let's not talk about Sword One's origin and background for now. We're certain that he wants to attack San Shouwang, but we don't know if he has the ability to challenge San Shouwang. We don't know if he's just being arrogant or if he has the ability to do so. We need to be absolutely sure about that."
"Patriarch, do you mean that if Sword One really has the ability to challenge San Shouwang, the Situ Clan will help him deal with San Shouwang?" asked the old lady.
"If he really has the ability, the Situ Clan might as well take a gamble." Situ Yuan grinned.
"A gamble?" The three Elders were startled.
"Yes, a gamble!" Situ Yuan's voice was solemn. "San Shouwang's intention to attack the Situ Clan is obvious. The Situ Clan can't take any chances. Once he attacks, the Situ Clan will be destroyed. If that's the case, let's take a gamble!"
"Let's bet everything on Sword One!"
"We'll help him divert the Official Army and help him deal with San Shouwang. If he can kill San Shouwang and replace him, the Situ Clan's crisis will be resolved. By then, he'll become the new Territorial Lord. With our relationship with him, the Situ Clan might be able to suppress the Shi Clan and Wu Clan and become the top clan in the Northern Darkstar Continent!"
The three Elders looked at each other. The old lady asked, "What if we lose the gamble?"
"If we lose the gamble, we'll suffer a crushing defeat. The Situ Clan will be destroyed and follow in the Xiao Clan's footsteps. There'll be no chance for us to struggle." Situ Yuan's voice sank.
"However, we're different from the Xiao Clan. The Xiao Clan has always been passive. They didn't hold back until San Shouwang attacked them. As a result, Xiao Tiexin was the only one who survived. However, we're the ones who took the initiative to attack. We can think of a way to secretly relocate some of the important members of the Situ Clan. Even if the Situ Clan is destroyed in the end, we won't be as miserable as the Xiao Clan."
The three elders were silent.
They had no choice but to admit that this was indeed a gamble that concerned the survival of the Situ Clan.
If he lost, it would be a crushing defeat, but if he won …
The old lady suddenly frowned. "Even if we win the bet in the end, it might not be as you said. After all, we don't know what kind of person Sword One is. Although our Situ Clan has helped him and he's indebted to us, there are many people in this world who repay kindness with ingratitude. Sword One had previously used dishonorable means to coerce your mid-tier clans for some Primordial Stones. If he becomes the new Territorial Lord, there's no guarantee that he won't do something to our Situ Clan."
"Indeed. That's why I said this is a huge gamble. Not only do we have to bet on Sword One's ability to kill San Shouwang, but we also have to bet on his character. We have to bet that he'll keep his word," said Situ Yuan coldly.
The frown on the three elders' faces deepened.
There were too many things they had to bet on in this huge gamble and the price they had to pay if they lost was too high.
For a moment, the three elders could not make up their minds.
However, Situ Yuan spoke again. "Elders, we have no other choice! Our Situ Clan is already at the edge of the cliff and we've already fallen halfway down. Sword One can be said to be the last rope hanging on the edge of the cliff. This rope may not be strong enough and we might fall to our deaths even if we grab it. However, if we don't grab it, we'll definitely die. At most, we'll just die a little later! "
Situ Yuan's description was very apt as the three elders were convinced.
They carefully thought about it and agreed that the Situ Clan had no other choice.
They would still be destroyed if Jian Wushuang did not appear. They would only be able to hold on for a little longer. However, Jian Wushuang's appearance had at least given them a glimmer of hope.
Although the hope was not great, it was still their last hope!
"Clan Leader, we'll listen to you. You make the decision."
The old lady spoke solemnly after a brief discussion between the three elders.
"Alright, then let's make this huge gamble. Of course, this huge gamble depends on whether Sword One has the strength to challenge San Shouwang. He has to prove it to us personally. Let's go and find him now," said Situ Yuan.
"Now? Didn't he say he'll come back tomorrow? "The old lady asked in surprise.
"There's no need for tomorrow. Let's go and find him now. The earlier we confirm it, the earlier we can plan."
Situ Yuan was very decisive.
He immediately led the three elders to Jian Wushuang's residence.
It was late at night. Jian Wushuang was in the courtyard, quietly sipping tea while Xiao Tiexin stood beside him.
"Mr. Sword One, are you sure the Situ Clan will agree to help you and come to you tonight?" Xiao Tiexin's voice sounded a little strange.
"I'm a good judge of character. I can tell Situ Yuan is a smart and courageous man. Otherwise, a mere High-Level Ultimate God like him wouldn't be able to become the Situ Clan's Clan Head and have such great prestige. If that's the case, he should be aware of the Situ Clan's situation. I'm the Situ Clan's last hope. How could he not grasp on to me?" Jian Wushuang smiled.
However, he was only halfway through his tea.
"Yes, they're here." Jian Wushuang looked up at the void in front of him with a faint smile on his face.
Sure enough, four figures flew side by side under the cover of the night and landed in the courtyard in the blink of an eye.
"Clan Leader Situ, I've been waiting for a long time." Jian Wushuang's faint laughter rang in the courtyard.
"Mr. Sword One seems to know we're coming." Situ Yuan calmly looked at Jian Wushuang.
"Of course, I believe you'll make the right choice. Have a seat." Jian Wushuang waved his hand and chairs immediately appeared in the courtyard.
Situ Yuan and the three elders also sat down.
"Mr. Sword One, I've carefully discussed with the three elders. The Situ Clan can help you, but it's too risky so we need to determine if you're qualified to challenge San Shouwang," said Situ Yuan directly.
"That's simple. I can understand." Jian Wushuang smiled slightly before his body shook and a terrifying divine power immediately erupted in the courtyard.
This divine might filled every corner of the courtyard, but it did not spread outside the courtyard.
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