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"Eh, I … I just went out for a stroll. I didn't go far." Jun Moxie rolled his eyes, and quickly slipped past the four men, and disappeared.
[Are you kidding me? Can I really tell you that I went for a stroll into the Tian Fa Forest yesterday, and had a very friendly and pleasant meeting with the seven Beast Kings? Both sides had reached a mutually beneficial cooperation agreement based on the premise that we share the same interests …]
The four men looked at each other in dismay. [You just went for a stroll? This is the first time you've come to the Southern Heaven City, and you're not familiar with the people and the place. Where did you go for a stroll? And you went for a day and a night? Aren't you too good at strolling?
[You didn't go far? You could've strolled all the way back to the Tian Xiang City!] [Doesn't this bastard know that the four of us are worried to death?] However, it was clear that Jun Moxie didn't want to talk about it. Anyway, he had returned safely, and the four men weren't in the mood to pursue the matter. Jun Wuyi knew that his nephew was truly remarkable. Moreover, he was in the Southern Heaven City. So, he wouldn't have been too worried even if he hadn't returned for a few days.
However, the four of them hadn't expected that Jun Mo Xie would go out for a stroll. It wasn't too far. He had only gone to the core area of Tian Fa Forest to pick some medicinal herbs, and some small beasts' chrysanthemums and so on …
The four men looked at each other, and shook their heads. They were about to follow him in. They had been worried for a whole night. So, they could finally relax when they saw that Jun Dashao had returned. The war would begin tomorrow, and everyone's minds were heavy at the moment. So, they decided to take a good rest. Suddenly, a soldier at the gate came to report that the Young Master of the Xue Hun Manor, Li Teng Yun, had come to visit.
Jun Wuyi pondered for a moment, and then said: "Please."
The Third Master of the Xue Hun Manor had decided that Jun Wuyi would be the commander-in-chief of the decisive battle, and that he would be the vanguard.
However, the Xue Hun Manor had suddenly sent their Third Master to replace Jun Wu Yi as the Supreme Commander of the Xue Hun Manor. This was rather baffling.
This so-called commander-in-chief position didn't have much real authority at all. If he won, he wouldn't get any credit. If he lost, he would have to take the blame. If he lost, he would be the first to die in battle. He even had to guard against the plots of his own enemies. It was a 100% strenuous and unrewarding role! No one understood what Li Jue Tian meant by this. Why send the Third Master of Shen Xuan's cultivation to die when they already have Jun Wuyi, the first scapegoat? Wasn't that too much of a pity?
However, this was the opinion of the number one expert in the allied forces. No one dared to refute it. Therefore, the final candidate for the commander was temporarily put aside. However, there were only two candidates. It was either the Third Elder or Jun Wuyi!
Li Teng Yun's arrival was presumably related to this matter. So, everyone wanted to see what he had to say.
All the major families and forces had sent their experts to participate in the preparations for the war in the morning. And, the Xue Hun Manor and the Silver Blizzard City obviously didn't dare to be negligent. After all, these two families had pushed Jun Wu Yi into a desperate situation. And, they couldn't afford to be negligent either. So, wouldn't they be despised by the whole world if they didn't do anything in the first place?
Everyone knew that their chances of victory were very slim. In fact, they didn't even have the slightest chance of success. However, they still had to send people even if it meant throwing away their lives!
Jun Wuyi, the Dongfang Family, the Duanmu Family, and the Sikong Family had come to mediate. So, the Silver Blizzard City had dispatched the Third, Sixth, and Ninth Elders; Mu Xue Tong and Xiao Han; Tian Xuan, and the Seven Swords of the Silver Blizzard City! It could be said that this was more than seventy percent of the Silver Blizzard City's total strength. So, it couldn't be said that they weren't strong enough.
After all, the Third, Sixth, and Ninth Elders wouldn't be justified if they were to dispatch the Seven Swords. Moreover, the Seven Swords of the Silver Blizzard City had the most formidable sword formation. So, their strength would be weakened if they were to be separated. So, they had no choice but to send all seven of them. Mu Xue Tong and Xiao Han were the real additions to the battle. After all, experts like Tian Xuan weren't as rare as they used to be in this place.
However, the Silver Blizzard City's calculations were sound. They had so many experts to protect them. So, they wouldn't die even if they were to lose this battle. The Silver Blizzard City's losses wouldn't be too great. But, they would be throwing away their lives if they sent too few people.
The Silver Blizzard City's other experts — the Second, Fifth, and Eighth Elders — couldn't go because of Xiao Bu Yu's enmity with the Dongfang Family. Moreover, the three members of the Dongfang Family had come to fight. Otherwise, wouldn't it be terrible if they got into a conflict with their own people?
Xiao Bu Yu was the person in charge of the Silver Blizzard City's operation. He was gauging the heart of a gentleman with the yardstick of a petty man. It didn't matter what kind of personal enmity he had with the Dongfang Family. But, this was a matter of life and death for the future of the human race. So, he couldn't bring himself to bring up old scores for the sake of the bigger picture.
The Duanmu Family and the Sikong Family had always been friends with the three Dongfang Brothers. So, they had seen that Dongfang Wenqing was obviously standing on Jun Wuyi's side. So, they had naturally stood on their side as well.
The Xue Hun Manor had also put in a lot of effort. They had dispatched more than half of their manpower. Among them were three hundred Yu Xuan experts, one hundred Earth Xuan experts, thirty Tian Xuan experts, and five Shen Xuan experts. The Xue Hun Manor's manpower was the best among all the forces.
The weaker Baili Family had dispatched three people. Apart from the two Tian Xuan experts, only Yu Xuan's Baili Luo Yun was among them. This decision made all the great clans present sigh inwardly. They had unknowingly looked down on the Heavenly Dao Sect a little.
[Such a young genius is being treated like this by the Baili Family. They are too short-sighted.]
[Regardless of the enmity between them … they can't live under the same sky. But, they should've supported this peerless genius even if they couldn't live under the same sky.] [Baili Luo Yun should've been expelled from the family in the most severe punishment.]
[Baili Luo Yun's surname will still be Baili even if he becomes a vagabond of the Jianghu. So, he will still be a member of the Baili Family in the eyes of the people of Jianghu.] [Moreover, he will become another Shen Xuan if he's given a few decades of cultivation. In fact, he might even become a Great Master!]
[Baili Luo Yun will become the guardian of the Baili Family at that time. Baili Luo Yun and the Baili Family might have some enmity at that time. But, anyone who wants to deal with the Baili Family will have to consider Baili Luo Yun's attitude.] [He will be a threat at the very least!] [And, the Baili Family will rise along with him.]
[But, the Baili Family wants to destroy this genius here. They can't wait to put him to death!] This made everyone despise the Baili Family's decision. [They are a big family. They don't have foresight. They don't see the big picture. They are narrow-minded. How can they achieve great things?]
Some people had even asserted that [The Baili Family has begun to decline from now on. In fact … they are done for!]
Jun Wuyi had only selected three hundred people from the twenty thousand soldiers that he had led. These people included Yu Xuan. The remaining people were all at the initial stage of the Earth Xuan Realm. Moreover, these people were the bodyguards that had been sent by the big families to protect the Young Masters.
Jun Wuyi understood the Emperor's intentions as soon as these people had been selected. The Young Masters of the big families would certainly be safe under his careful protection. However, he and these people would be the ones who would be sent to their deaths.
The strength of the big families in the capital was quite scattered. So, they would be much more stable after this reorganization. These people weren't considered experts in the whole world. But, they would be a considerable force in the Tian Xiang City. After all, when the tiger is away, the monkey will be the king.
However, the strength of the big families would be greatly weakened if most of these people were to die here. And, these treasures of the big families would naturally be indignant if their bodyguards were to die. So, they would return to their families and see their brothers and sisters at home. So, they would feel even more unbalanced in their hearts. So, it wouldn't matter if they were to fight for power. Or if they were to overthrow the position of the heir to the throne … it would cause a huge change. And, this would further divide and eliminate the already shrinking strength of the big families.
The result of this gradual shrinking could only be the Emperor using his imperial power to hold these families even more tightly in the palm of his hand. When the time comes, the Patriarchs of the big families would join forces to threaten the imperial power. And, that would be a thing of the past.
[Such a profound calculation! Such an exquisite layout!]
[So, His Majesty the Emperor's far-sighted planning has already reached this point!]
The handsome Li Tengyun was dressed in gaudy clothes while Elder San was lost in his thoughts. He wore a shiny silver robe, and looked like a walking lighthouse. Jun Wuyi and Dongfang Wen Jian were flabbergasted. They couldn't believe their eyes. [He's dressed like this. Isn't he too coquettish?]
[He would've been a typical live target if he had been an assassin. His aim would've been bad. But, he would've been ruthlessly beaten if he had thrown a sword at him.]
Li Teng Yun walked in with his two followers. He cupped his fists, and spoke in an arrogant manner, "General Jun, I've taken the liberty to visit you. I hope Third General Jun won't take offense."
"It's nothing. The Young Master is too polite," Jun Wuyi returned the courtesy without batting an eyelid, "I don't know what the Young Master has come here for."
Li Teng Yun chuckled. He looked left and right. He wanted to say something, but he hesitated.
Dongfang Wen Qing and the others chuckled. They knew that he had some misgivings. So, they tactfully took their leave. Jun Moxie walked out from behind the curtain as soon as the three of them left. There were two silhouettes sitting behind the curtain. They were Guan Qing Han and Dugu Xiaoyi.
Jun Moxie and Guan Qing Han had some guesses about Li Teng Yun's purpose in coming here. So, they had come out early. Dugu Xiaoyi had naturally followed them.
"Everyone here is on the same side. So, the Young Master can speak his mind." Jun Wuyi had a faint smile on his face. But, there was a faint coldness in his eyes. Jun Wuyi wasn't a fool. So, he had naturally guessed Li Teng Yun's purpose in coming here.
"This Young Master will speak frankly in that case," Li Teng Yun's smile revealed a trace of confidence. Li Teng Yun's smile exposed a trace of self-confidence. He didn't care about Jun Mo Xie who had just come out. In fact, Li Teng Yun didn't even care about the entire Jun Family. After all, the Jun Family was nothing in front of a colossus like the Xue Hun Manor.
"This Young Master of the Manor met Guan Qing Han by chance the last time I was touring the Tian Xiang Empire. Miss Guan was a celestial being. I've been longing for her ever since. And, I haven't been able to forget her ever since."
Li Teng Yun smiled elegantly and said, "It is reported that Young Lady Guan has been widowed for many years. But, she is still the Jun Family's eldest granddaughter-in-law … He he, everyone knows that this marriage shouldn't be valid. In fact, it's only a title in name at best. Teng Yun has come here today to request Third Master Jun to set Young Lady Guan free. So, we can have a wonderful marriage. Wouldn't that be perfect for both sides?"
"My Xue Hun Manor will also return the favor if the Jun Family is willing to let us go!" Li Teng Yun waved his hand to stop Jun Wuyi from speaking. He then continued, "Third Master Jun must've noticed that the Xue Hun Manor's Third Master had been instructed by me to volunteer to take command of this decisive battle. Everyone knows that this decisive battle isn't an ordinary one. In fact, we'll be facing high level Xuan Beasts. And, I'm sure that we'll meet a miserable end if we're not careful. General Jun's strength is naturally very high. And, his attainments in Xuan Qi … he he … he's also outstanding. Teng Yun admires this very much. However, General Jun's body is handicapped. So, I'm sure that General Jun knows that he'll be facing a high level Xuan Beast if he goes up. And, he won't be able to survive! "
Jun Wuyi lowered his eyelids to hide the anger in his eyes. He then said in a deep voice, "The Young Master of the Manor's purpose in coming here isn't just to lament about the danger of my life. Tell me your true intentions!"
"Well, General Jun is a straightforward man. So, this Young Master of the Manor will also speak frankly. General Jun won't have to die as long as you agree to my request."
Li Teng Yun was getting tired of beating around the bush. So, he got straight to the point. "My Xue Hun Manor will seize command of this battle with a strong stance when the time comes. And, we won't tarnish the Jun Family's prestige. The Jun Family will be safe from the Xuan Beasts under the protection of my Xue Hun Manor. Moreover, we'll do our best to mediate even if the Silver Blizzard City attacks us in the dark! "
Li Teng Yun narrowed his eyes. His face revealed a well-thought-out expression, "This Young Master of the Manor knows what General Jun is worried about. So, I won't make things difficult for you. And, the Jun Family's only contribution isn't a single woman. In fact, it's a woman who has nothing to do with the Jun Family."
"Listen to Young Master Li? Is this woman worthless? "Jun Moxie suddenly interjected.
"This woman … he he, the Third Young Master's words don't seem to be in line with his family's status. I'm very surprised," Li Teng Yun raised his eyelids in Lengleng and said, "How many women in this world are valuable? Even if they are successful, they're only relying on the prestige of their husband's family; that's all. Families like yours and mine gift each other a few horses, a few dogs, or even a few women. Isn't that a very common thing? It's just a game, why make such a big fuss? "
"Only play around?" Jun Wuyi's voice became cold. In fact, it sounded like the cold winds of a snowy mountain, "Young Master Li, is this your condition?"
"My condition is very sincere. Don't tell me that the General Jun is still not satisfied?" Li Teng Yun heard the coldness in Jun Wuyi's words. So, he glared at Jun Wuyi with an ominous glint in his eyes. Then, his voice became even more threatening, "Third General Jun, you must reconsider. Tomorrow will be your death anniversary if you refuse my sincere offer! You'll have to face crazy Xuan Beasts and sharp old enemies. But, you'll also have to deal with an even more powerful force. So, you'll have to use an unrelated woman in exchange for your life and the safety of your entire family. I believe that anyone would know how to choose. Moreover, this decision will bring great happiness to that woman. General Jun, you won't be so unwise when faced with the two paths of life and death, right? "
"Unrelated? Guan Qing Han is a member of my Jun Family. At least, she still is. " Jun Wuyi Lengleng looked at him and said, "I won't allow outsiders to humiliate her as long as she's a member of the Jun Family. Young Master Li, you don't need to worry about this Jun Family's survival. Men, see the guest out! "
"Jun Wuyi, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit! This Young Master of the Manor has come to negotiate with you because I'm giving you face. But, I've also offered generous conditions. Do you really think that you're a big shot? "
Li Teng Yun stood up and spoke in a ruthless manner, "You don't know what's good for you. So, why should I worry about you if you're bent on courting death? It doesn't matter if you die or not. Do you think that you can stop me from obtaining Guan Qing Han even if you don't die? "
Jun Moxie clicked his tongue twice and said, "Young Master Li is very strange. Since when did you have the right to worry about our Jun Family? Who do you think you are? The only son of the Great Master Jue Tian … the dignified Young Master of the Xue Hun Manor … So, this is how he behaves? You've really broadened my horizons. No wonder my sister-in-law doesn't like you. I believe that any other woman wouldn't like you either. That's because you have a father who claims to be the second most powerful man in the world. The Xue Hun Manor is really stupid! "
"Very well! Jun Moxie, you'll pay for your indiscreet words. You'll have to wait for your Third Uncle's corpse tomorrow! " Li Teng Yun snorted. He flicked his sleeves and stood up, "This Young Master of the Manor doesn't want to argue with you. Jun Moxie, you're not worthy. Your Jun Family doesn't deserve to bargain with me!"
Jun Moxie sneered and said, "It's hard to say who's worthy or not. At least, there's a toad in front of me who wants to eat the flesh of a swan. Do you think you're worthy? "
"You!" Li Teng Yun's anger had just risen, but it disappeared in a flash. Then, Lengleng continued, "I, Li Teng Yun, can't get a woman I want! Jun Moxie, you'll be the one in the Southern Heaven City if you lose the protection of your Third Uncle and his three uncles! Tomorrow, it'll be your Third Uncle's. Maybe the day after that, it'll be yours, brat! Are the three uncles of Shen Xuan's that great? Jun Moxie, the strength you're relying on isn't worth mentioning in my eyes! Let me tell you, in this world, a bigger fist is the most important thing! "
"I've always known that a bigger fist is the most important thing! Would the Xue Hun Manor have become a nest of Xuan Beasts if the Xuan Beasts weren't so powerful? Would the insufferably arrogant Great Master Jue Tian have issued a Supreme Summon if the Xuan Beasts weren't strong enough? You're still being so arrogant at this point. You're shameless … "
Jun Moxie silently shook his head, "The Xue Hun Manor is a dead duck with a stubborn mouth. Let's see which family will cry after tomorrow's war!"
"Well, let's see which family will cry. Jun Moxie, you brat, just wait to wear mourning clothes!" Li Teng Yun turned around to leave. He stopped at the door, and asked, "Jun Wuyi, are you sure … you won't regret it?"
"Get lost!"
This was Jun Wuyi's reply. Jun Wuyi's patience with this shameless Young Master of the Xue Hun Manor had already reached its limit.
A sharp light flashed in Li Teng Yun's eyes. He snorted heavily, and turned around to leave.
"Young Master Teng Yun, wait!" Jun Dashao suddenly called out to Li Teng Yun.
Li Teng Yun turned his head and snorted, "Are you afraid now? Jun Dashao, quickly advise your Third Uncle and your grandfather. There's no need to sacrifice the entire Jun Family for a woman! A wise man submits to the circumstances … "
"Ah? Young Master Teng Yun, you've misunderstood the reason why I called out to you. I'm just reminding you out of good intentions. You've got a black mark on your forehead. Your left eye is blue, and your right eye is red. You've got a stupid and unfortunate look on your face. You're going to face a bloody calamity in the near future. So, it's better to worry about your own safety instead of worrying about other people's lives. Otherwise, you'll implicate your father in case I'm right. You'll be very unfilial! "
Jun Dashao spoke slowly, "Master Jue Tian is more than a hundred years old. I'm afraid that he won't be able to give birth to another child … Young Master, please take care of yourself."
"You …" Li Teng Yun's nose almost became crooked. He snorted heavily, and swaggered away without looking back.
"Third Uncle, has our side's personnel been determined for tomorrow's battle?" Jun Moxie asked.
"It's been determined. The experts of the major families will be participating in this battle apart from me. I've already drawn out all of them in order to deal with this battle. Our Tian Xiang Empire's military prowess is at the top of the entire continent. But when it comes to Xuan Qi prowess, we're at the bottom of all the powers present in this conference. This is a well-known fact! As for your two-hundred guards and generals … I haven't drawn out any of them! "
Jun Wuyi smiled and replied in a dull manner, "We're going to lose this battle. So, why should we sacrifice so many?"
Jun Wuyi hadn't said some things clearly. But, Jun Moxie was very clear in his heart. [These two-hundred guards are Mo Xie's core subordinates. They're also the future hope of the Jun Family. So, it's enough for me to die in this battle. So, why should I sacrifice these people?]
Jun Moxie was moved in his heart. Jun Wuyi didn't know that he had the ability to protect the Jun Family from harm. Therefore, he had made up his mind to sacrifice himself. But, he was still thinking about himself and the Jun Family at this time.
"Third Uncle …" Jun Moxie muttered to himself for a moment. Then, he spoke in a heavy tone, "Don't worry, it'll be all right! The outcome of tomorrow's battle is hard to predict. In fact, the chances of defeat are quite high. But, Third Uncle, you'll be fine! I can vouch for this! "
Jun Wuyi looked at him for a long time. Then, he suddenly smiled and said, "I hope that's the case."
Then, he suddenly called out, "Qing Han, can you come out now? You've been hiding and eavesdropping. You should've heard enough, right? Come out! "
Guan Qing Han and Dugu Xiaoyi came out in embarrassment. They looked at Jun Wuyi with deep worry in their eyes. This was especially true for Guan Qing Han. But, her face was full of sorrow.
Jun Wuyi coughed twice. Then, he suddenly became silent. His eyes exposed a contradictory look. He didn't speak for a long time. Then, he spoke in a hoarse voice, "The three of you are in front of me today. One of you is my nephew. One of you is the daughter-in-law of the Jun Family. And, the last one is the pearl of the Dugu Family. So, you can represent the Dugu Family. Xiao Yi, I'll have to trouble you to be my witness!"
Dugu Xiaoyi didn't know what he wanted to say. But, she instinctively felt depressed. It seemed that Jun Wuyi was about to make an exceptionally important decision! So, she couldn't help but nod subconsciously.
Guan Qing Han's heart shook. She had guessed what Jun Wuyi was going to do. So, she couldn't help but cry out in grief, "Third Uncle, don't! You can't …"
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