Chapter 3167 — Joining Forces
The Blossom Guardian · Page 2 of 2
Eastern Goldstar, by contrast, was most obedient—which was why Eastern Overlord felt at ease letting him manage the Eastern family. Still, when he thought about it, Wei Zhao was merely a master of the early Heaven Rank; no matter how formidable, no matter how capable of fighting above his level, he could not possibly be a match for a master at the peak of the late Heaven Rank. If he were, Wei Zhao would long since have run rampant across the ancient strata!
Moreover, back at the cultivators' guild, Wei Zhao should have destroyed Eastern Hardstone rather than let him escape. Seen thus, Wei Zhao's strength was still limited—which slightly eased Eastern Overlord's originally tense mood.
"When do we act?" Eastern Overlord asked.
"The Tomorrow Upon Tomorrow cult is waiting for our reply. The moment we nod, they will send people to join us!" said Eastern Goldstar.
"Good. Tell them the Eastern family is ready as well. Have Eastern Silverstar go rendezvous with Ancestor Pure Yin, then together they will slay Wei Zhao." Here Eastern Overlord turned to Eastern Silverstar. "Silverstar, remember—you must strike together with Ancestor Pure Yin. Do not be so foolish as to charge ahead alone and serve as the probe."
"I understand that!" This much Eastern Silverstar took in. He was no fool; since it was a joint effort of two houses, he naturally wanted Ancestor Pure Yin to take the lead—best if he and Wei Zhao fought each other to mutual ruin, and then he himself could step in and finish Wei Zhao. That would also, indirectly, give the Tomorrow Upon Tomorrow cult a taste of hardship and avenge Eastern Undefeated.
Eastern Goldstar left Eastern Overlord's room and went to call Ancestor Pure Yang.
When Ancestor Pure Yang received the call, he relayed the news to Zhong Yongliang. "Master, the Eastern family has agreed to join hands with us to slay Wei Zhao!"
"So it still comes down to slaying Wei Zhao!" Zhong Yongliang sighed softly. "In truth, now that I have merged with the Mad Dragon's soul memories, destroying Wei Zhao would be easy—I need only send out a few masters at random and he would be done for. But the reason I have not done so is that I wanted to give Paozi a spur to train and improve! Yet as things stand, unless Wei Zhao is removed, he will never escape his inner demon. We have no choice but to kill Wei Zhao first!"
"Master, since you agree, shall I have Junior Brother Pure Yin go rendezvous with Eastern Silverstar?" Ancestor Pure Yang nodded and asked.
"You may. But before he goes, have him come see me—I have something to say to him!" said Zhong Yongliang.
"Very well, Master. I will go find him now." Ancestor Pure Yang nodded and went off to seek Ancestor Pure Yin.
Ancestor Pure Yin had come out of seclusion—but his attempt to break through to consummate mastery at the peak of the late Heaven Rank had failed! RS