The atmosphere in the Red Scarves Alliance turned strange. A group of subordinates coveted the transcendent artifact in the Alliance Master's possession, but they were afraid of the Alliance Master's might and did not dare to act rashly. Meanwhile, the Alliance Master was also guarding against his subordinates. The result was obvious.
Experiencing some things wasn't completely without its benefits. At least, it allowed him to see through some people.
Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei moved their nest to the left and right of Miao Yi's cave, then dug out two new caves to guard Miao Yi's left and right.
Later on, Wang Yuetian also joined them. He dug a cave nearby and guarded it together.
Miao Yi asked Qi Xiuhong to prepare a table full of dishes, then invited the three of them over.
After sitting down, Miao Yi smiled and asked the three of them, "Why did you do this? Don't the three of you want that treasure? "
The three of them knew what he meant. Zhao Fei smiled bitterly and said, "It's not that I don't want that treasure, but I know that even if the Alliance Head gives it up, it won't fall into my hands. I don't have a sect to back me up, and I don't have my own troops. I can't compete with anyone else. With the current situation, once the Red Scarves Alliance falls apart, those of us without any influence will not be able to survive in the Sea of Constellations. We will only become prey for others. The three of us Blue Lotus Ninth Grade cultivators and the Alliance Master will be able to maintain a balance within the Red Scarves Alliance. The others will not dare to act rashly. This way, the Red Scarves Alliance will be able to survive. All we can do now is to stabilize the situation first, then slowly come up with a plan of retreat … Forgive me for being blunt, but the hearts of the Red Scarves Alliance are already scattered. I don't think it will last much longer. If anything happens, it will definitely collapse.
Miao Yi didn't answer his question. Instead, he looked at Sikong Wuwei and asked, "What about you? Because I saved your life? "
"Guild Master, don't keep mentioning that. You make it sound like I owe you my life." Sikong Wuwei chuckled and said, "I, Sikong, am a boor. I don't know how to reason. Everything I do depends on my mood. I just don't like those people from the sects who rely on their numbers. There's no other reason."
Miao Yi didn't probe any further, and turned his gaze back to Wang Yuetian.
Wang Yuetian smiled knowingly and said, "Back then, I was the first one to object to the Alliance Master recruiting people from those sects. However, the Alliance Master stubbornly insisted on doing things her own way, which was why things had reached this point today. Back then, the three of us had followed the Alliance Leader together. Since the two of them were so insistent, I naturally couldn't fall behind. Who asked me to not have a sect background? "
Miao Yi smiled, then raised his cup and said, "Let's drink!"
As they clinked their cups together, the sound of dragon steeds galloping towards them could be heard from outside. They exchanged glances, put down their cups, and quickly exited the cave.
Outside the cave. The man jumped off his mount and reported, "Alliance Master, there are five people coming from the north."
"Just five people?" Sikong Wuwei laughed. "This is meat delivered to our mouths."
Zhao Fei said solemnly, "Don't let your guard down. Since they dared to wander around the Sea of Constellations with just the five of them, they must have something up their sleeves. If another person like the one wielding the Mystic Yin Mirror shows up, who knows who will be the one to suffer."
"You're right!" Miao Yi nodded in agreement. After what happened with Kuang Lianqiu, he didn't dare to try anything like setting up an ambush again. Not to mention, the hearts of men were still uncertain. It was better to rely on their current preparations. Regardless of how many people there were, their chances of success would be higher. There was no need to take such a risk again. Miao Yi then shouted, "Gather the troops. Send a few people to lure them over. If they are experts with other tricks up their sleeves, then this calm lake's torrential waters will be prepared for them."
Soon, nearly a thousand troops were mobilized, ready for battle. They were just waiting for the other party to arrive. Qi Xiuhong had also changed into a set of Second Grade Transcendent Artifacts and followed behind Miao Yi.
Everyone hid in the forest and waited. Unexpectedly, after a while, the troops sent out to lure the enemy came galloping back with five people. As soon as they arrived at the foot of the mountain, they shouted, "Senior Uncle Lu, it's our people. "Uncle-Master Lu, it's our people. It's Uncle-Master Zhao and the others."
Miao Yi and the others exchanged glances. Lu Siping had already galloped down the mountain to receive the newcomers. They met up and greeted each other.
Up on the mountain, no one knew what they were talking about. However, judging from Lu Siping's submissive attitude, it seemed like he was being reprimanded.
Not long after, Lu Siping galloped up the mountain alone. When he arrived before Miao Yi, he cupped his fists and said, "Alliance Master, the newcomers are not enemies. They are all my fellow disciples. I have already convinced them to join the Red Scarves Alliance. To avoid any misunderstandings, they are waiting at the foot of the mountain for you to summon them."
Everyone exchanged glances. It was just a false alarm. Clearly, there was no need to hide anymore. One by one, they revealed themselves.
Miao Yi nodded and said, "Since they are our people, please come up and meet us."
Lu Siping immediately turned around and shouted, "Senior Brother Zhao, come up."
Soon, five riders galloped up the mountain. They arrived at the top of the mountain and looked around, their eyes filled with shock.
Even though they had heard about the situation here from Lu Siping when they were at the foot of the mountain, they were still shocked to see nearly a thousand people with their own eyes.
The one leading them was obviously the Senior Brother Zhao that Lu Siping had mentioned. He had a goatee and an expressionless face. His gaze was cold as he sized up Miao Yi.
"Senior Brother, this is Alliance Master Miao Yi, whom I mentioned to you just now. Alliance Master, this is my Senior Brother Zhao Lingtu. Senior Brother Zhao is the leader of the unofficial forces that our sect has sent out … "Lu Siping introduced both sides, not missing the other four as well.
Zhao Lingtu cupped his fists in a slightly arrogant manner and said, "Greetings, Alliance Master."
"Since you have joined the Red Scarves Alliance, we are family. There is no need to be so polite." Miao Yi also cupped his fists, then smiled and asked, "Since Brother Zhao is able to bring a few of your fellow disciples to explore the Western Star Sea, I believe you must be a capable person. We have been staying here for too long and are unaware of the situation outside. I wonder if Brother Zhao can tell us a thing or two about the situation outside? "
"The strong fight for supremacy, while the weak run for their lives. It is a battle to the death." Zhao Lingtu was a man of few words. He spat out a few words as if he hadn't said anything at all.
Seeing the other party's stiff attitude and arrogant demeanor, Miao Yi's smile faded away. He turned to Lu Siping and said, "Running for your lives everywhere must be tiring. Bring him down to rest."
Miao Yi's words were no different from taking the word 'run for your lives' from Zhao Lingtu's' the strong fight for supremacy, while the weak run for their lives' as a metaphor for the weak running for their lives everywhere.
Since the other party refused to accept his goodwill, there was no need for Miao Yi to give him the cold shoulder. Now that the hearts of the Red Scarves Alliance members were wavering, he couldn't show any weakness in front of his subordinates. Otherwise, the situation would only worsen.
As soon as Miao Yi said this, Sikong Wuwei chuckled. However, the expressions of Zhao Lingtu and his Senior Brothers immediately changed. They glared coldly at Miao Yi as a murderous aura emanated from their bodies. It was obvious that they had killed quite a few people outside.
Lu Siping quickly stepped forward to smooth things over. "Senior Brother, you must be tired. Please come with me to rest." At the same time, he transmitted his voice over, "Senior Brother, this person is not to be trifled with."
As he watched them leave, Miao Yi waved his hand to dismiss them. He then turned to Sikong Wuwei and transmitted his voice over, "Find a few people to keep an eye on them."
Sikong Wuwei nodded and left.
As soon as Lu Siping and his Senior Brothers entered Lu Siping's cave, Zhao Lingtu had already turned around and asked, "Junior Brother, why did you stop me? The sect bestowed upon me the Mountain Suppressing Hammer, and I've used it to kill countless strong enemies along the way. Are you afraid that I won't be a match for him, Junior Brother? "
Lu Siping was surprised. "Senior Brother brought the Mountain Suppressing Hammer with you?"
"How is it? Do you think you can fight against the Alliance Master? "
"I'm not worried that Senior Brother won't be a match for him. I'm just worried that he has the advantage in numbers. We won't do something that is clearly disadvantageous to us." Lu Siping first gave his Senior Brother a way out of this embarrassing situation, then explained in detail how powerful Miao Yi was. He started from how Miao Yi had formed an alliance with everyone on the ship, to how he killed Blue Lotus cultivators like he was chopping vegetables when they landed, and then to how Miao Yi killed Ghost Cultivators and stole their artifacts. Finally, Lu Siping cupped his fists and said, "Even though the Mountain Suppressing Hammer is powerful, it can't fight against too many people at once. On the other hand, the Mystic Yin Mirror in his hand can fight against an entire army at once. It's no small matter, so I hope Senior Brother won't act recklessly."
"How lucky! To think that such a treasure would fall into his hands!" A hint of envy flashed across Zhao Lingtu's eyes. He narrowed his eyes and said, "If we can get our hands on this treasure, then there's a chance that all of us will be ranked within the top one hundred. When we return, not only will we be able to bring glory to our sect and be rewarded handsomely, but we will also all be given the position of Manor Head. How can Junior Brother let such an opportunity slip by?"
"I understand Senior Brother's intentions. However, Junior Brother would like to ask something. If nearly a thousand people were to attack us at once, would Senior Brother's Mountain Suppressing Hammer be able to hold them off?"
"This …" Zhao Lingtu was a little hesitant. He muttered, "If the opportunity is right, I can use the Mountain Suppressing Hammer to smash that Alliance Master to death. However, once the Mountain Suppressing Hammer is used, it's not suitable for close combat. If over a thousand people were to surround me at once, even with the Mountain Suppressing Hammer in hand, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold them off completely." He shifted his gaze and asked, "With Junior Brother's cultivation, don't you have any subordinates in the Red Scarves Alliance who can lend us a hand?"
Lu Siping smiled bitterly. "I am the Red Scarves Alliance's Enforcement Elder. I don't have many subordinates under me. Even if I did, aside from a few fellow disciples, why would the others risk their lives for us?"
Beside him, someone else asked, "Senior Brother Lu, is there really no other way?"
The other Senior and Junior Brothers who had entered the top one hundred together were also very tempted. No one was willing to willingly come here and throw away their lives for Miao Yi.
"It's not like there's no other way. Right now, the hearts of the Red Scarves Alliance are wavering …" Lu Siping explained the changes in the Red Scarves Alliance after Miao Yi obtained the Mystic Yin Mirror. He then suggested a plan, "The Red Scarves Alliance will guard this place and wait for the enemy to arrive. Senior Brother, you are already the second group to arrive. I believe more will come later. Since Senior Brother has the Mountain Suppressing Hammer in hand, why don't you wait for the enemy to arrive and use it to establish your might …"
His plan wasn't too complicated. Once the enemy arrived, Zhao Lingtu would use the Mountain Suppressing Hammer to establish his might. This would let the others see that he, Zhao Lingtu, had the strength to stand against Miao Yi. After that, he, Lu Siping, would secretly contact the other sects and tell them that Zhao Lingtu wanted to become the Red Scarves Alliance's Alliance Master. Once Zhao Lingtu killed Miao Yi, everyone would draw lots to decide the ownership of the Mystic Yin Mirror, just as Dong Quan had suggested.
As long as the other sects cooperated, even if they didn't make a move, once Zhao Lingtu killed Miao Yi and obtained the Mystic Yin Mirror, even if he went back on his word, what could the others do?
"What a brilliant plan!" Zhao Lingtu clapped his hands in praise. He then turned to his Junior Brothers and smiled, "Then let's not reveal any flaws for now. For now, we should be respectful to that Alliance Master. When the time comes, I will smash him into a pulp with my hammer."
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