Chapter 381: The Three-Sect Negotiation

As the initiator of this three-sect gathering, Wang Jianqiang naturally could not be absent.

When coming to welcome the cultivators of the two sects, Dong Yue specifically had someone call him over.

Seeing Wang Jianqiang again, a flash of hesitation crossed Lin Lin's expression.

She looked at Dong Yue and Yan Qingxuan beside Wang Jianqiang, then looked at the Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect, her gaze flickering, and her slightly parted mouth closed again.

A moment later.

Everyone arrived in a conference hall.

After some modest deferring, they took their seats one after another.

When the experts of the two sects saw Wang Jianqiang sitting brazenly in the main seat, with Dong Yue, the Sect Master of Hehuan Sect, and Yan Qingxuan, the Great Hall Master of the Punishment Hall, sitting on his left and right sides respectively.

Their gazes all flickered.

"Little Friend, I am a straightforward person, so I won't beat around the bush."

"You once said you had a way to protect yourself during the next attack by Xuanqing Palace; I wonder what that method is?"

Hearing the inquiry from the Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect.

Wang Jianqiang looked at Dong Yue.

Dong Yue nodded, took out a Sound Transmission Talisman, and sent out a message.

Just as the cultivators of the two sects were showing expressions of confusion, a powerful spiritual pressure suddenly emerged like a deluge, making the cultivators of the two sects feel an intense sense of oppression.

Except for Liu Qing'er.

All the cultivators of the two sects stood up.

Their faces showed shock.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang smiled.

"Everyone, please remain calm. Aren't you here to see what means I will use to resist the experts of Xuanqing Palace?"

"This is my means."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, everyone's expressions shifted.

Their Spirit Sense all extended out from their bodies.

They immediately discovered that the entire Hehuan Sect was already enveloped within an Array.

This Array completely isolated Hehuan Sect from the outside world.

It made Hehuan Sect seem as if it had transformed into an independent world.

Within the Formation, powerful energy flowed unceasingly.

It made them unable to help but feel a sense of trepidation.

They clearly felt the terror of this Formation.

Wang Jianqiang nodded to Dong Yue.

Dong Yue sent out a message, and the Formation was withdrawn.

The spiritual pressure that had permeated this space vanished.

Afterward, his gaze swept over everyone, "What do you all think of the power of this Formation?"

"Can it stand firm during an attack by Xuanqing Palace?"

Hearing this, everyone came back to their senses.

They sat back down.

But the shock on their faces could not dissipate for a long time.

Facing this Formation, they actually felt a sense of insignificance, like ants.

This was definitely not the previous Protective Sect Array of Hehuan Sect.

They had not expected Hehuan Sect to have obtained such a powerful Formation.

With this Formation guarding it, Xuanqing Palace would likely truly be unable to overcome it!

The Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect pondered for a moment and said, "Little Friend, this Formation is very strong, but there is only one; how can it protect our two sects?"

Hearing the words of the Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect, the Old Sect Master of Wan Jian Sect also had a shift in expression.

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "It's very simple: just establish a Transmission Array among our three sects. Once you encounter danger, the cultivators of your two sects can transmit to my Hehuan Sect to take refuge."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words.

The cultivators of the two sects all fell silent.

At this moment.

A sense of realization suddenly rose in their hearts, and they vaguely guessed Wang Jianqiang's intentions.

Seeing the cultivators of the two sects silent, Wang Jianqiang smiled and continued, "However, matters like establishing a Transmission Array are of great consequence."

"If you and I, the three sects, remain independent entities, my Hehuan Sect would not dare to do this."

"After all, people's hearts are hard to read."

"Therefore, before this, we must first form an alliance and establish a union that advances and retreats together."

"This alliance is not an implicit, illusory alliance like before, but a real alliance."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's such straightforward words, the corners of the mouths of the cultivators of the two sects all twitched.

It really was like this!

The Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect sighed inwardly, "Besides forming an alliance, Daoist Friend, do you have any other methods?"

"There is one," Wang Jianqiang said, stroking his chin.

"What method?"

The Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect's face brightened.

The Old Sect Master of Wan Jian Sect also looked over intently.

"Let the cultivators of my Hehuan Sect plant a Soul Seed in every member of your two sects."

As soon as Wang Jianqiang said this, the faces of the cultivators from both sects instantly turned green.

Even Dong Yue and Yan Qingxuan exchanged glances.

Good grief~

He really dares to open his mouth like a lion!

This is simply telling the two sects directly: you must become Soul Slaves of my Hehuan Sect.

Who could agree to this?

As expected.

Just after Wang Jianqiang's voice fell, the Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect shook his head with a dark face, "Let us discuss the matter of the alliance instead."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "The Old Sect Master is right; I also feel that planting Soul Seeds is a bit harmful to harmony."

The corner of the Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect's mouth twitched.

You feel it is harmful to harmony?

How the hell do I not sense a shred of guilt from you?

He was silent for a moment, "Any alliance must have a leader; who shall be the Alliance Leader?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled lightly, "Since it is my Hehuan Sect providing shelter for your two sects, even if I were to let the two of you be the Alliance Leader, I fear you wouldn't have the thick skin to accept it, would you?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the Old Sect Master of Wan Jian Sect and the Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect both had their faces twitch at the same time.

They really wanted to say "we do."

But after looking at Wang Jianqiang's half-smiling face, they endured it in the end.

The Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect could not help but look at the Old Sect Master of Wan Jian Sect.

Ever since the meeting began, this old fellow had maintained a calm appearance.

Although he had not explicitly agreed to Wang Jianqiang's proposal, he had not refuted it once either.

Could it be that he has secretly reached some kind of agreement with the Hehuan Sect?

The Hehuan Sect has already revealed such obvious ambition.

Yet he has no intention of speaking up at all.

"If the two of you do not speak, should I, Wang, assume that you have already acquiesced?"

Just then, Wang Jianqiang's voice came again.

The Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect could no longer hold back.

He pondered for a moment and said in as gentle a tone as possible, "Little Friend, the matter of an alliance is too cumbersome; could you think of another way?"

"Then the only option is to plant Soul Seeds; although I, Wang, do not have the heart to do so, it is the only way." Wang Jianqiang smiled and shook his head, saying nothing more.

Just then, Lin Lin, who was sitting beside the Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect, could not help but speak, "Daoist Friend Wang, how is your conduct any different from the Xuanqing Palace?"

"If my Zhengyang Sect were willing to be a vassal to others, wouldn't it be better to go to the Xuanqing Palace?"

Wang Jianqiang looked at Lin Lin without showing the slightest trace of anger.

His face was full of a warm smile, "Fairy, that is where you are mistaken."

"First, what I, Wang, spoke of is merely an alliance, not a request for the Zhengyang Sect to be a vassal."

"Second, given the overbearing conduct of the Xuanqing Palace, does the Fairy truly believe the Xuanqing Palace would accept your Zhengyang Sect as a vassal?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Lin Lin fell silent.

Wang Jianqiang smiled and continued, "As long as your two sects agree to the alliance, my Hehuan Sect is willing to provide various Pill benefits to your two sects."

Hearing this, the expressions of the people from the two sects shifted.

Giving them Pills?

This Hehuan Sect is truly generous.

If that is the case, it is worth considering.

Just as everyone's thoughts were running wild.

Wang Jianqiang's voice rang out again.

"Of course, the Pills are not free; they must be purchased with Spirit Stones or exchanged for other items of equal value."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions stiffened.