When Qing Lan said this, everyone stared. They didn't think that Qing Lan would say this. Qing Lan actually wanted to send troops to those sects. This was a big deal.
Zhao Hai looked at them and smiled faintly, "What Daoist Priest said makes sense. Naturally, we need to be polite before we use force. If we use only politeness and no force, then they won't be afraid of us."
Nobody spoke. To be honest, they didn't want to make a move against those sects in the buffer zone. Zhao Hai looked at them and said, "Everyone, if we don't use this method, then do you have any other ideas?"
Nobody spoke. Nobody knew what to say. Just like what they said, there was no other way. In fact, the best way was to use peaceful means before using force. Qing Lan looked at Qing Lan and said, "We've already given them three chances.
Qing Lan looked at the crowd and said, "We've already given them a chance. The two Alliance Meetings are two chances. We'll send people to invite them again. This is another chance. If you think that it's not enough to send people once, I can send people twice or even thrice. But we can only send people three times at most. If they don't join us after three times, then I'm really sorry. We can only send troops. We can't let these unstable factors stay in the buffer zone. It's too dangerous for us."
We can't let them stay in the buffer zone for too long. "Nobody said anything. However, their faces relaxed. Just like what Qing Lan said, they couldn't keep giving them chances. If they didn't join them, then it wouldn't be a big deal. In fact, some people already felt that there was no need to give them chances. It was best to directly attack them. Naturally, these people were those who had enmity with those sects.
At this time, a Sect Leader said, "Daoist Priest, I think we should give them three chances. In any case, we're all in the buffer zone. Giving them three chances is our greatest benevolence. Even if we destroy them in the future, nobody would be able to say anything."
Most of the Sect Leaders nodded. Qing Lan nodded and said, "Alright, I can give them three chances. Moreover, the people I'll send aren't only from our Sect. All of you can send people. If we send people together, it will show that we value them. If they agree, then that's naturally the best. After that, our buffer zone will be a family. If they don't agree, then we can only do it our way."
Everyone nodded. Qing Lan continued, "There's one more thing I want to tell you. We can send people to invite them to form an alliance, but you can't threaten them or tell them that if they don't join, we'll use force. If we do, those sects may turn to the other sects directly. If they ask the other sects to send troops to help them now, even if we can withstand the attack of the other sects, I'm afraid we'll suffer a great loss. Moreover, the other sects will plant a spy on us. I don't think you want that. If I know that someone has sent messages to those sects, don't blame me for being impolite. All the sects in our alliance will attack them together!"
Qing Lan's words were a little harsh. Everyone's face changed. However, they thought about it and felt that what Qing Lan said was reasonable. If they really threatened the other sects, then the other sects would really become angry and join the other sects. If those sects sent troops to help them, then they would be the unlucky ones in the end. Because the other sects were waiting for this opportunity, they all nodded and agreed with Qing Lan.
Seeing that everyone nodded, Qing Lan nodded and said, "Alright, then this matter is decided. After everyone goes back, you can send people to participate in this operation. If the other sects agree to form an alliance with us, then that's the best. If they don't agree, then it's not too late for us to use force."
Everyone nodded. Then, Qing Lan didn't say anything more. Everyone began to enjoy the banquet. In any case, now that the matter had been settled, everyone was relieved. In addition, they had just won a great victory, so everyone was very happy. In the end, the banquet ended with everyone enjoying themselves.
Early the next morning, all the sect masters returned to their own sects. Only Zhao Hai stayed. After Zhao Hai had breakfast, he came to find Qing Lan. The two sat down in Qing Lan's study.
Qing Lan looked at Zhao Hai and said with a smile, "Sect Master Jian, you're not in a hurry to leave today. Do you have something to tell me?"
Zhao Hai looked at Qing Lan and said in a deep voice, "Elder, I really have something to tell you. It's about our alliance. We now have 38 sects. I'm a little worried because there are too many sects joining our alliance. I'm worried that there will be spies from the other sects in these sects."
Qing Lan was stunned when he heard Zhao Hai's words. Then he looked at Zhao Hai with some confusion and said, "You mean spies from the other sects? Is this possible? "
Zhao Hai replied, "It's very possible. Although our alliance has more than 30 sects, we're all small sects. Most importantly, the Alliance Leader is you, but your authority is too small. You can't control the entire alliance. In other words, although our alliance sounds good, we're still in a state of disunity. If the Great Sects attack us, then we might end up in a situation where we have to fight for ourselves. Because of this, I'm worried that some Sects wouldn't have confidence in our alliance. If those Sects don't have confidence in our alliance, then the consequences would be unimaginable. They might even seek refuge with the Great Sects. If I'm one of those Great Sects, then I can promise them that as long as they betray us, then when the Great Sects take over the buffer zone, they can hand it over to the Great Sects. This way, it would be even more difficult to guarantee that the Sects wouldn't betray us." Zhao Hai nodded, then he looked at Zhao Hai and said, "I'm afraid that the Great Sects wouldn't betray us.
Qing Lan's expression was solemn as he listened to Zhao Hai's words. He didn't think about this point. Now that he heard Zhao Hai's words, Qing Lan couldn't help but think about this problem.
Just like what Zhao Hai said, joining the alliance would only give them independence. It wouldn't do any good to the development of their sects. Their power would be greater than before, but the number of people under their control wouldn't be as much as before. However, if they really become spies of the other sects, then what would the other sects' Sect Masters think? How would they react? If they really promised to hand over the entire buffer zone to a sect, then that sect's power would increase. They could even develop and then become independent. At that time, their entire sect would occupy the buffer zone. Even those from the other sects would have to think twice before dealing with them.
Qing Lan thought about it from another perspective. If those sects really gave him such a promise, would he be able to withstand the test? As soon as this idea appeared in his mind, he felt very tempted.
Qing Lan was stunned for a moment, then he broke out in a cold sweat. He suddenly realized that if it was really like what Zhao Hai said, then those people from the other sects might really have problems.
Qing Lan looked at Zhao Hai and said, "Sect Master Jian, what you said is very reasonable. If those sects really do that, then some people might not be able to resist the temptation. What do you think we should do?"
Zhao Hai replied, "Keep an eye on those sects and see if they have any contact with those who haven't joined the alliance yet. At the same time, we need to see how those sects are doing in the process of persuading those sects to surrender. If the other party is really a spy, then they might want us to fight with those sects. They might even try to sabotage our operations. We can always find traces of this. When the time comes, we can make some preparations." Zhao Hai nodded and said, "That's right.
Qing Lan thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "It seems that this is the only way now. Because now even if those sects collude with those sects, we can't know. So we can only observe in secret and slowly think of a way."
Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Daoist Priest, our two sects are bent on becoming independent. However, we don't know what the other sects are thinking. In the past, when we fought against the Great Sects, they didn't put in a lot of effort. Therefore, our two sects still need to guard against them. These Great Sects may accept the surrender of other sects, but they definitely won't accept our surrender. Therefore, we must be careful."
Qing Lan nodded and said, "Yes, we must be careful. Otherwise, we will be the unlucky ones in the end."
Zhao Hai stood up and cupped his fist in front of Qing Lan, "That's all I have to say. I should take my leave. I hope you can make some preparations. If there's anything you need me to do, you can tell me. I will try my best to help you. Goodbye."
When Qing Lan saw that Zhao Hai was about to leave, he wanted to stop Zhao Hai. But after thinking about it, he gave up. Because no matter what, he was now the leader of the alliance. He couldn't let Zhao Hai do everything, and he couldn't discuss everything with Zhao Hai. It was already very good of Zhao Hai to tell him this.
In the end, Qing Lan didn't say anything. He just sent Zhao Hai out of the courtyard and sent him to the Transmission Formation. Then he returned to his study. When he arrived at his study, Qing Lan immediately called his five favorite disciples to his side.
In the entire Green Mist Sect, there were five disciples that Qing Lan valued the most. They were Xu Ningzi, Xu Jingzi, Xu Zhizi, Xu Yuanzi, and Xu Mingzi.
Previously, no matter what Qinglan did, one of the five of them would be by his side. Qinglan would also discuss with them if he had any problems. Therefore, they were definitely second only to one person in Qinglan Sect and above everyone else.
After the five sat down in his study, Qing Lan told them what Zhao Hai said before. Then he looked at the others and said, "Tell me what you think about this matter." Qing Lan nodded and said, "Let's see what you think."
When they heard Qing Lan's words, they all pondered. Then, Xu Ningzi said in a deep voice, "Master, I think what Sect Master Jianzi said makes sense. If those big sects really do this, those Sect Masters might really become spies of those big sects and deal with us together. But this is also what I find strange. I really don't understand Sect Master Jianzi. What is he trying to do? Is he really thinking for us?"
The others also nodded. They had always been puzzled by Zhao Hai's actions because Zhao Hai was too considerate of them. This made them suspicious. Could it be that Zhao Hai had no ambition at all and really wanted to help them? But why? Why did he want to help them? In this world, there was no hatred for no reason, and there was no love for no reason. Therefore, Zhao Hai's actions were too abnormal and puzzling to them.
Green Mist frowned and said, "To be honest, I don't know either. Saber9's behavior is too abnormal, but what he said is very reasonable. Although on the surface, the battle between the Black Sky Sect and the Black Sky Sect is the fiercest, in my opinion, the battle between the Black Sword Sect and the Jianyu Sect is the fiercest. Think about it, the Black Sword Sect lost nearly twenty thousand men at the Jianyu Sect. I heard that almost all the outer disciples of the Black Sword Sect who participated in the attack died. Even many inner disciples died, and two core disciples died. Moreover, one of the most famous celestial devices of the Black Sword Sect, the Green Jade Compass, was lost in the Jianyu Sect. This shows how fierce their battle was. Therefore, Saber9's words are right. In the buffer zone, the other sects may surrender to those large sects, but we, the Green Mist Sect, and the Jianyu Sect cannot because we have offended those large sects too badly. Now, our two sects have an irreconcilable enmity with those large sects. Those large sects will not let us go."
Xu Zhizi said in a deep voice, "Master, I think this is also the reason why Sect Master Jian Jiu is helping us with all his might. It's because he wants the buffer zone to be independent. He hopes that we can win. He doesn't want the buffer zone to be occupied by those big sects. If that happens, they will be finished. But the problem now is that even if he has the ability, he can't do anything about it. They have snatched Jianyu Sect's territory. In the buffer zone, they are considered outsiders. Apart from us, I'm afraid no one will believe them. Therefore, they have to cooperate with us. Only by doing so can they protect us and keep the buffer zone independent. Only then will they be safe. It can be said that we are their best allies."
Green Mist and the others nodded when they heard Xu Zhizi's words. To be honest, apart from this explanation, there was no other reason to explain Zhao Hai's behavior. Therefore, they could accept this explanation.
Green Mist said in a deep voice, "It seems that Saber9 is trustworthy because their goal is the same as ours. Alright, let's keep watch then. Xu Jing, you will be in charge of persuading those sects to join the alliance. Remember, apart from persuading those sects to join the alliance, you must also pay attention to the movements of the other sects."
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