"As for when exactly, I can't be sure. Although it's a little frustrating, the other party did have the upper hand." Yan Zhaoge's expression also turned solemn, "However, it's indeed getting closer and closer. No matter if it's me, Yunsheng or the Astro Sovereign, we all have the same opinion."
Xue Fei nodded silently. He untied a leather pouch from his waist and pulled out the stopper. The fragrance of wine wafted out from the pouch.
After raising his head and gulping down a few mouthfuls, he casually passed it to Yan Zhaoge beside him.
Yan Zhaoge received it out of habit, gulping it down before handing it back to Xu Fei.
Xue Fei took back the wineskin and gulped down the rest of the wine in one gulp. Then, he let out a long sigh.
The depressed look on his face disappeared, and he said with a carefree smile, "Originally, we were like fish on the chopping block. Now, the other party is only leading by half a point. We have already caught up a lot. It's not like we don't have a chance."
"Right now, we have a fifty-fifty chance. However, the other party has the upper hand. We need to strike later to gain the upper hand." After walking a few steps, Yan Zhaoge's footsteps gradually slowed, finally coming to a halt. Standing where he was, he pondered for a moment before saying, "Actually, it might not be impossible for us to make the first move …"
Xue Fei also stopped and looked at Yan Zhaoge, "Then we need to find Senior Chu, the disciple of the Astro Sovereign first, right?"
"Yes, that's right," Yan Zhaoge nodded, "The reason why I say that I'm half a step behind is precisely this."
"If we can find Senior Chu's whereabouts before the other party makes a move, we'll be able to snatch the last half step back. The one who makes the first move will no longer be decided by Nine Nether alone."
Yan Zhaoge rubbed his palms, sighing.
"Senior Chu, could it be that the Water Demon has already fallen into the hands of the Nine Underworlds? The reason why the Water Demon hasn't made a move yet is because he covets the Astro Sovereign's reincarnation body. On the other hand, he's waiting for the Earth Demon to finish his preparations before making his move."
Yan Zhaoge answered slowly, "It is not impossible."
Yan Di had gone out with Chen Xuanzong. Although he hadn't returned, he hadn't completely lost contact with him.
Of course, for the sake of keeping the Awakened Sky Cosmos' location a secret, even if there was a connection, it would be done in a simple and secretive manner.
They were still trying to find Chu Lili and Jie Mingkong.
Currently, there was no good news, but it was worth mentioning that it wasn't completely without results.
Everyone couldn't help but feel excited.
But at the same time, when the final grudge between the two sides was about to be settled, the news that spread made people secretly vigilant. They were on guard against any traps and fell into the enemy's trap.
"The other side is also planning to expand their advantage, succeeding in a single blow," Yan Zhaoge let out a 'heh'.
In this tribulation, even if Yan Zhaoge and the others could seize the initiative, the final outcome would still be fifty-fifty.
Still, whether it was Yan Zhaoge or Xu Fei, they were both people with a heroic spirit. While they were worried, their fighting spirits were even higher.
"Just like Grandmaster's teachings in the past, do your best to fulfill the will of heaven, and do your best to fulfill the will of heaven." Xu Fei's eyes shone brightly.
Yan Zhaoge smiled as well, "Only by doing our utmost would we be able to calmly face fate. Let us first do our best to battle against those great devils of the Nine Underworlds who have existed since time immemorial."
The two brothers looked at each other and smiled. They stretched out their fists and bumped fists together. Then, they started walking again.
Xu Fei had said to Shi Jun earlier that he still had clan matters to deal with. On one hand, it was because he had things to discuss with Yan Zhaoge in detail, not in front of Shi Jun. On the other hand, it was also because he was indeed tied up with official matters.
"Amongst us fellow disciples, there are few who can help you share your burdens, senior apprentice-brother Xu. There are many things that you still have to do personally," Yan Zhaoge sighed.
Xu Fei smiled, "I am not someone who has to do everything personally. If there are fellow disciples who are able to handle things independently, I will never be stingy with delegating authority, letting them do as they please."
The most outstanding figure of Broad Creed Mountain's third generation could be ignored due to Yan Zhaoge's unique circumstances.
Of the others, Feng Yunsheng could also be considered a special person. Still, even without having entered the Nine Underworlds that year, she was also not proficient in handling clan affairs, nor was she passionate about them.
While Sikong Qing was currently in charge of the Martial Inheritance Hall, that was all there was to it. She was passionate about the martial dao in the first place and could not be bothered with other matters. Being in charge of the Martial Inheritance Hall was already the greatest use of her talents. It was impossible to expect her to take charge of things independently or replace Xu Fei in charge of the Assignment Hall.
After passing the trial, Xia Guang was about to become the First Seat Elder of the Disciplinary Hall. While he was no longer as irritable as he had been in his youth, his fierceness and straightforwardness had not changed. While it was not a problem for him to oversee the Disciplinary Hall, it would be a major flaw for him to oversee the overall situation.
This was especially so when his popularity within the clan was far inferior to that of Fang Zhun and Xu Fei.
Of course, as time passed and he gradually grew older, it was still uncertain whether Xia Guang's views would change further in the future.
Still, for now, he had already become Xu Fei's right-hand man amongst those of the same generation.
It would not be a problem for him to sit over the clan or take charge of things independently.
Fairly speaking, the Disciplinary Hall and the Martial Inheritance Hall might be necessary. Still, in the Assignment Hall, when it came to the management of the clan's internal affairs, it did not necessarily have to be completely linked to a martial practitioner's cultivation base.
At the end of the day, people like Yan Di, Fang Zhun and Xu Fei who were well-versed in both the pen and the sword were few and far between.
Still, this involved one's lifespan as well as one's ability to respond to emergencies. Thus, the balance had to be considered.
While the middle and lower level Deacons could be dealt with flexibly, the highest level, especially the First Seat Elder of the Assignment Hall, still had to be considered carefully.
"There were two things junior apprentice-brother Xia could never forget in the past. One was revenge and the other was searching for his kin." Yan Zhaoge said, "Three Foot Mountain has long since been destroyed. Sadly, his kin has never been found."
Xu Fei nodded, "While we moved away from the World beyond Worlds, we also secretly communicated with some sects and powers that remained in the World beyond Worlds, asking them to search for them on our behalf. Still, we did not find anything. From the looks of it now …"
While he had not finished speaking, Yan Zhaoge could naturally understand what he was implying. Thus, he could only sigh.
"While junior apprentice-brother Xia has never given up all these years, he is probably already mentally prepared for this as his mental state is much more stable now." Xu Fei no longer mentioned this depressing matter as he changed the topic, "He possesses the Thunderbolt Blood, being tough and fierce to the extreme. If he tries to advance rashly, he will instead easily fall into a bottleneck. If he can stabilize his mind, he will be able to improve by leaps and bounds in a single day."
"He had originally already been surpassed by junior apprentice-brother Ying, falling behind him. Still, he has caught up again in recent years."
The junior apprentice-brother Ying that Xu Fei spoke of was naturally Han Long 'er, Ying Longtu.
Han Long 'er's mind could already be considered mature as he was no longer as naive and foolish as he had been in his childhood.
Still, his personality was still simple and honest, as simple as a newborn baby's.
"Han Long 'er's Big Dipper Body does not cultivate one acupoint at a time like most people when he attempts to see Divinity. Instead, he sees true Divinity through thirty-six acupoints at once. As soon as the first acupoint achieves Divinity, the first acupoint will immediately be connected and all thirty-six acupoints will be connected," Yan Zhaoge smiled, "Bystanders can only be envious of this."
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