Chapter 145: In the Alliance Journey

「United effort cuts through gold. 」Yanshanhai paused, then still said it out.

「What do you say? Sect Leader Yan? 」Hu Bao is the sect leader of the Five Tigers Sect; he has the most followers under him, although they are all unorthodox Jianghu folks, but if properly organized, they will surely become a force that can shake heaven and earth.

「Five Peaks, Blue Mountain Sect, Five Tigers Sect, Great Flood Sect, including Iron Sect, Minor Flood Sect, etc., we can all form an alliance to jointly resist the Western Depot! 」Yanshanhai said solemnly, 「Just like our Five Peaks Sword Sect alliance, united in heart and effort, many hearts make a city! Zhang Huayu has already succeeded halfway with this chess game; he would never expect us to still have so many people alive. 」

「This... 」Hu Bao was so shocked he couldn't speak.

Luo Qingkui also hesitated, 「uh... 」

The Five Peaks Sword Sect is under Yanshanhai's control; naturally, Yanshanhai has the final say, others cannot decide.

However, since Yanshanhai was elected alliance leader by the Five Peaks, the Five Peaks people absolutely trust him, doubting neither his ability nor his character.

「Also, Shaolin Temple's Great Master Kubei was harmed; this grudge, the Shaolin monks will surely settle accounts with Zhang Huayu! 」Yanshanhai said.

What Yanshanhai said makes sense; everyone is sensible. Now it depends on the opinions of Blue Mountain Sect Sect Leader Luo Qingkui, Five Tigers Sect Sect Leader Hu Bao, and Great Flood Sect Chief Seat Hong Liang. If they agree, forming the alliance will be put on the agenda; as for Minor Flood Sect, Divine Fist Sect, Iron Sect, and other sects, they will all flock to join, not for fame or profit, only to help the sect leaders avenge and repay grudges.

Hong Liang is currently the Chief Seat of the Great Flood Sect, extremely capable; he only awaits the death of the old sect leader on his sickbed, then he will naturally become the new sect leader of the Great Flood Sect.

「Even if Zhang Huayu is stronger, he cannot withstand our entire Jianghu's vendetta! 」Yanshanhai confidently said to everyone.

「Just... 」Luo Qingkui hesitated.

His hesitation is not about forming the alliance, but about offending the Imperial Court; he voiced his worry: 「If we do this, targeting Zhang Huayu and the Western Depot, we will surely offend Emperor Zhou Wenhuang; then the world will say we lack benevolence and righteousness. 」

What Luo Qingkui said also makes sense; his reasoning is no less than Yanshanhai's.

Yanshanhai lowered his head, kept a stern face, said nothing; offending the Imperial Court isn't scary, but fearing the Imperial Court would use common folk as shields.

「Damn, history is written by the victors; screw what the world or underworld thinks, at worst I'll strike down each one with a sword, I'll take responsibility for this, everyone go ahead! At worst it's just death, what's there to fear? Having carved out a piece of heaven and earth, you be emperors, I'll be a prince! Eating, drinking, whoring, gambling every day—how enjoyable! Hahaha! 」The Western Desert Sword Devil repeatedly slapped his chest with his bloodthirsty sword, laughing loudly.

The Western Desert Sword Devil's words are crude but sound; he always dares to speak such reckless talk, but this time being schemed by Eunuch Zhang has left him extremely dissatisfied! 「A true man, if this grudge is not avenged, how can he face his fallen comrades? 」

「Moreover, this time Dongfang Wuji is seriously injured; this news will surely reach Zhang Huayu. Now thinking, Dongfang Wuji not dying is also good for us; Zhang Huayu will have to spend effort to deal with Dongfang Wuji. If we don't seize this opportunity, the consequences might not be just what we said. 」Yanshanhai, with a grim stern face, solemnly said to everyone.

Everyone could not refute; time waits for no one.

Opportunity must not be lost; time will not come again.

The moon quietly emerged from the depths of the Dong Hai, overlooking the people on the ground. All people on the earth are its subjects; it wishes to shine its light upon everyone.

Yanshanhai looked at Luo Qingkui, then at Hong Liang, and finally at Hu Bao.

Luo Qingkui followed Yanshanhai's gaze, moving away from himself. He then firmly decided: 「My Blue Mountain Sect is willing to ally. Rather than linger in weakness, waiting for the eunuch dogs to bring the Western Depot to pick us off one by one, it's better to take the initiative—who lives and who dies remains uncertain. 」

「Hahaha! Brother Luo has a great temper! 」Yanshanhai laughed loudly.

Luo Qingkui had long wanted to bring the Blue Mountain Sect into the ranks of the orthodox orthodox sects; this is the best opportunity, a challenging turning point.

Success makes one king; failure means being crushed to powder.

But how could those who wander the Jianghu be afraid?

「This eunuch dog, wait to be torn apart by five horses, having his flesh sliced off piece by piece! 」Luo Qingkui gave the Western Desert Sword Devil a look, indicating he had even more backbone and decisiveness.

「The Jianghu has been at ease for so many years; it's time to rewrite it. Over the past century, the Imperial Court has used the Western Depot to suppress us everywhere, leaving us breathless; they invoke the name of the people to oppress us everywhere; now is the time to resist. 」Even the accustomed-to-comfort Linghu Shang also spoke up to advise: 「Power equality, power solidarity, just like our Five Peaks Sword Sect, forming the best alliance. Prepare for a counterstrike! 」

Hong Liang was thinking.

Hu Bao, restless on the ground, felt he was being stared at by seven or eight pairs of eyes; his decision would change the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty, even the Heavenly Peace Continent.

Hu Bao couldn't help but consider carefully; his Five Tigers Sect has a broad foundation, densely spread, its lower disciples are all common folk; one decision of his could plunge everyone into irredeemable ruin.

「Of course, this matter shouldn't be forced. 」Yanshanhai gently patted Hu Bao's shoulder, comforting him.

「Sect Leader Yan, I'm younger by a few years, maybe I speak without restraint, but many things must be said frankly; I fear that if we give you power, you'll become the next Zhang Huayu. 」Hong Liang voiced his concern, finally unable to hold back: 「Once the alliance is formed, we'll have let go; if you become Zhang Huayu, our ancestral foundation will be as good as destroyed! 」

If Wuding were still alive, he would surely jump up angrily, then point at Hong Liang's face and loudly scold: 「What are you saying, comparing Sect Leader Yan's character with Zhang Huayu's? Is there any comparison? 」He would even swear, causing displeasure.

But Wuding is dead; those present and surviving are all steady individuals.

Yanshanhai stared for a moment, then stroked his beard, laughing as he said to everyone: 「When did I ever say I wanted to be this alliance leader? I can barely manage the Five Peaks; where would I have the energy for this grand alliance? You've overestimated me! Hahaha! 」

「If you won't be the alliance leader, who will? 」Hong Liang asked doubtfully.

What should be natural, yet with Yanshanhai it actually branched off.

「Hahaha, this alliance leader—I would absolutely not take it! 」Yanshanhai laughed loudly, 「But if you want a recommended person, I really have someone in mind! 」