Chapter 2953

Hearing that Ye Zhangqing had also prepared breakfast, the Third Ancestor's mood eased somewhat.

He immediately stood up and said.

"Also fine, don't think about it, let's eat first."

Thinking about this just annoys me; I might as well not think about it—under heaven and earth, eating comes first.

Speaking, he then left the Dong Fu together with the Iron Peak Clan Chief's old man, heading toward the Fire Room.

On the other side, in the Fire Room courtyard, the table had already been cleared out by Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls; at present, Hong Zun and the others are eating breakfast.

While eating, Hong Zun felt a mix of emotions; he naturally also knew what he had done yesterday.

For him, the matter is indeed a good thing—he gained a powerful backer out of nowhere.

But he just couldn't feel happy about it; instead, he felt a bit uneasy.

After all, the gap in strength is too great; although there is some restriction like the Heaven-Earth oath, who knows if the Third Ancestor has a way to break it?

Just then, the Third Ancestor and the Iron Peak Clan Chief's old man walked in; seeing the situation, everyone else had strange expressions, only Hong Zun was stunned.

They had already sworn brotherhood yesterday; now, sober and meeting face to face, there's an awkwardness that's hard to put into words, but not speaking is obviously not an option—especially now that the Third Ancestor's gaze has fallen on them.

Their eyes met; Hong Zun couldn't fathom the other's current attitude, while the Third Ancestor was simply embarrassed.

I never expected to meet so soon; now that we've suddenly met, not saying anything feels inappropriate, but if we were to speak, what could we say?

When neither knew how to speak, Hong Zun finally steeled himself, stood up, and said.

"Third Brother has come; I'll go help you make breakfast."

Huh???

It was just a simple gesture of goodwill, but as soon as those words left his mouth, the Third Ancestor's expression turned complicated.

Have I been scammed?

Before the Third Ancestor could think further, Hong Zun already brought over the prepared breakfast and warmly greeted him to eat.

"Third Brother, come eat quickly."

Hmm.

Upon hearing that, the Third Ancestor didn't know how to refute—being called Third Brother was fine, after all they had sworn brotherhood.

He could only nod heavily, grit his teeth and utter an assent, then came to the table.

The Iron Peak Clan Chief's old man beside him chuckled.

"Yo, Third Brother really is Third Brother—someone's serving him breakfast, while we still have to fix our own meals."

"You………………."

Upon hearing that, the Third Ancestor was instantly furious, his teeth itching—this old thing, just like his son, can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth.

The Third Ancestor felt a bit embarrassed from being said that; after sitting down, he remained silent.

He didn't speak, so Hong Zun naturally felt awkward to speak up again; he could only lower his head and eat attentively.

Early in the morning, the atmosphere was somewhat subtle, hard to describe.

On the other side, in the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens, just last night Xu Jie received a contact from the Third Elder.

It was still through the Demon Race's clan chief; the content was also simple—he had already prepared to begin action.

Not long before, he had successfully contacted the Grand Elder, who took the bait.

As for that, Xu Jie didn't think much, simply nodded and agreed; but the Third Elder's saying that he had taken the bait was entirely his own overthinking.

Actually, the Third Elder had originally planned to go see the Grand Elder himself.

But before he could act, the Grand Elder summoned him first.

He felt somewhat suspicious, but still came as promised.

After they met, they exchanged pleasantries, superficially courteous; then the Third Elder brought up the matter of the Human Race.

"Grand Elder, the Human Race is so provocative; it must be eliminated, otherwise later the prestige of our Feather God Tribe will be nowhere—any cat or dog could come trample on us."

Upon hearing that, the Grand Elder instantly perked up; he had originally planned to find an excuse, but now this fool has handed him an excuse himself.

Immediately, the Grand Elder simply discarded the excuse he had prepared and went along with the Third Elder's words.

"Old Three's words are spot on; a mere acquired‑born tribe dares to provoke the dignity of our Feather God Tribe—it must be eradicated; Third Elder, are you willing to act?"

As an elder of the tribe, for the honor of our Feather God Tribe, I am duty‑bound; but if I rely solely on my lineage, there may be variables—I hope the Grand Elder can assist.

Huh??? Is he even handing me the knife?

Upon hearing that, the Grand Elder only felt that this was heaven's will to let Old Three die.

Originally he still had to consider how to bring people out of the Shenjie as well, since wiping out the Third Elder's lineage would certainly require considerable force.

Too few hands wouldn't be a match; he might even be counter‑killed.

But a big movement would be impossible to hide from the opponent, so this is also a trouble: how to avoid arousing the Third Elder's suspicion, bring people out of the Feather God Tribe's Shenjie, and then wait for an opportunity to strike.

Originally this matter was a bit of a headache, but who would have thought that Old Three this fool would actually speak up on his own?

If you're seeking death like this, then if I don't oblige you, wouldn't that be a buzzkill?

Thinking this, the Grand Elder's smile widened; he quickly nodded.

"Of course, no matter what, our Feather God Tribe must present unity to the outside world."

"The Grand Elder's words are quite right."

The Third Elder offered a compliment, while silently cursing the fool.

Both harbored ulterior motives, yet from each of their perspectives, the matter progressed surprisingly smoothly.

It was as if heaven itself had directly brought about their plan.

They didn't need to waste words; they directly settled the two hardest points.

Both felt a secret joy in their hearts; at the same time, their glances toward each other grew more pleasing, and they simultaneously thought.

"Hehe, since this old thing is so sensible, then when the time comes we'll give him a swift end—after all, we're of the same clan, no need to torture him."

They also thought of going together; afterwards, the Grand Elder inquired without changing expression.

"When does Lao San plan to set out?"

"Grand Elder, how about in three days?"

"Three days later? Fine, no problem."

Regarding this, the Grand Elder didn't mind; after all, they were already a person who would die, what need was there to quarrel?

The Third Elder also nodded silently; this Grand Elder has had a change of heart, being so sensible? It makes them feel somewhat reluctant.

But this is obviously impossible; even if that old thing kneels on the ground, it still must be killed; if it doesn't die, the Third Elder will feel uneasy.

The matter was thus settled so smoothly; after returning, the Third Elder first contacted their line's ancestor.

After hearing the Third Elder's words, that ancestor also said strangely.

"So smooth? Could there be a trick in this?"

"Ancestor, rest assured; that old thing lacks such wisdom, and even if it possessed it, we have the Human Race and Barbarian God Tribe helping us, so there's nothing to worry about."

We need not fear whatever tricks the Grand Elder might play; before absolute strength, any scheme is merely an inferior tactic, not worthy of the table.