Chapter 335: The Most Suitable Ally, Xuanji Pavilion

"So that's how it is!" Lin Xuan realized with a start, "No wonder our experiences are so similar."

However, the projection had not yet ended. The scene shifted, unexpectedly displaying information about a third Child of Luck!

"Guardian of Water..." Li Yan watched carefully, "Right in the East Sea?"

Qing Bai Er She and Huo Fenghuang exclaimed simultaneously: "We can sense it!"

Both Guardian Spirit Beasts seemed to have captured some kind of special fluctuation. They said in unison: "The third Child of Luck has already begun to awaken; we can sense the specific location!"

"Xuanwu Island in the East Sea..." Lin Xuan and Li Yan exchanged a glance, both seeing determination in the other's eyes.

"There is no time to lose," Lin Xuan decided immediately, "We set off at once!"

Li Yan nodded: "The people from the Mysterious Organization will surely go too; we must reach the third companion before them."

Just at this moment, the image in the projection suddenly became blurry. But in the final moment before it vanished, a shocking image flashed by: it was a massive Array diagram, and the center of the Array was none other than Xuanwu Island in the East Sea!

"This is..." Both Lin Xuan and Li Yan felt a palpitation.

Clearly, the awakening of the third Child of Luck would trigger an unprecedented upheaval!

"Wait!"

Just as Lin Xuan and Li Yan were preparing to set off, Wang Zhenqiu suddenly rushed into the main hall, his expression exceptionally grave.

"What happened?" Lin Xuan immediately sensed something unusual.

"The situation is not right," Wang Zhenqiu said, panting, "The people from the Mysterious Organization..."

"Have they retreated?" Li Yan asked.

Wang Zhenqiu shook his head: "No, they are still outside, and..."

He took a deep breath: "They have set up a massive Array around the Jin Zi Ta, but they haven't activated it yet."

This news made everyone alert. Given the Mysterious Organization's style of operation, this abnormal behavior was by no means a coincidence.

"Let me see."

Wang Zhenqiu immediately channeled his Earth Vein Power to project the situation outside. Sure enough, a vast Array was slowly taking shape all around the Jin Zi Ta. But strangely, although this Array already met the conditions for activation, the other side had yet to take action.

"What are they waiting for?" Lin Xuan frowned in thought.

Xiao Qing suddenly spoke up: "I think I understand."

Everyone's gaze focused on her. Xiao Qing quickly drew a diagram on the ground: "Look, if the Mysterious Organization's goal is all the Children of Luck..."

"They don't need to be in a hurry to act at all!" Li Yan realized, "They can completely wait until we find the others..."

"And catch them all in one net!" Lin Xuan took over, his expression grave.

Qing Bai Er She suddenly issued a warning: "This kind of strategy appeared as far back as the ancient era."

"What do you mean?" everyone asked in unison.

Bai She explained: "Back then, there were also people who wanted to seize the power of the guardians. They used this very tactic: first let the guardians gather, then..."

"Launch a thunderous strike!" Qing She added, "That battle caused massive casualties."

This discovery made the situation exceptionally thorny.

"If we don't go to find the other Children of Luck," Lin Xuan analyzed, "they might fall into the hands of the Mysterious Organization."

"But if we act rashly," Li Yan continued, "we might fall into their trap."

For a time, the main hall fell into silence. Every choice seemed fraught with risk; one careless move could lead to a grave mistake.

Just then, Li Yan suddenly said: "I have a proposal."

He stood up, his eyes burning: "Why not cooperate with the Xuanji Pavilion?"

"What?" This bold proposal took everyone by surprise.

"Are you crazy?" Wang Zhenqiu was the first to object, "Those people from the Xuanji Pavilion are not to be trusted at all!"

But Li Yan was confident: "Under the current circumstances, the Xuanji Pavilion is actually the most suitable ally."

"Why do you say that?" Lin Xuan became interested.

"First," Li Yan held up a finger, "although the Xuanji Pavilion wants to study Qi Luck Power, they will not rashly destroy the laws of heaven and earth. This point is completely different from the Mysterious Organization."

"Second," he continued, "the Xuanji Pavilion has sufficient manpower and resources. With their help, our speed in finding other Children of Luck will be greatly increased."

"Third, and most importantly..." Li Yan revealed a sly smile, "We can completely use the Xuanji Pavilion to disrupt the Mysterious Organization's deployment!"

Huo Fenghuang suddenly spread its wings and let out a cry of agreement. It transmitted via telepathy: "I can sense that although the people of the Xuanji Pavilion have selfish motives, they at least still maintain a basic bottom line."

However, Qing Bai Er She showed expressions of worry.

"Do not trust them lightly," Qing She warned, "The ambition of the Xuanji Pavilion might be even greater than that of the Mysterious Organization!"

"That's right," Bai She added, "On the surface, they want to study Qi Luck Power, but in reality, they might want to claim it for themselves."

For a time, the two great Guardian Spirit Beasts actually had a disagreement. This was an extremely rare occurrence even in the ancient era.

"What do you think?" Li Yan turned to Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan fell into deep thought. This was indeed a difficult choice. The Xuanji Pavilion certainly could not be fully trusted, but under the current situation, it seemed no better option could be found.

"Time waits for no one," Xiao Qing reminded, "The third Child of Luck could awaken at any moment. We must make a decision as soon as possible."

Just then, a disturbance suddenly came from outside the Jin Zi Ta. Wang Zhenqiu immediately checked the situation via Earth Vein Perception.

"The people from the Mysterious Organization..." his expression changed abruptly, "have started setting up a second layer of the Array!"

"What?" everyone was shocked.

"Are they..." Li Yan was thoughtful, "going to do this for real?"

Lin Xuan suddenly stood up: "Things have reached this point; we have no other choice."

"You mean..." Li Yan showed an expectant look.

"Be it the Xuanji Pavilion or the Mysterious Organization," a sharp edge flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes, "rather than being beaten passively, it is better to take the initiative!"

This decision immediately received Li Yan's approval. However, just as the two were preparing to discuss the specific plan, Qing Bai Er She suddenly discovered a shocking detail.

"Wait!" Qing She suddenly said, "Look at the Array outside the Jin Zi Ta..."

"That direction..." Bai She also discovered the anomaly, "Why would it..."

"It is settled."

After a round of intense discussion, Lin Xuan and Li Yan finally reached a consensus. They would adopt a compromise plan: accept the cooperation proposal from the Xuanji Pavilion on the surface, while maintaining high vigilance in secret.

"Wang Zhenqiu." Lin Xuan turned to his old friend, "I will have to trouble you this time."

As a Ley Line Master, Wang Zhenqiu had extensive connections in the Cultivation World. It was most appropriate for him to come forward and negotiate with the Xuanji Pavilion.

"Rest assured." Wang Zhenqiu patted his chest, "I have a few old acquaintances in the Xuanji Pavilion; I guarantee I will handle things properly."

Li Yan, however, reminded him: "Do not speak too definitively; leave them some room for imagination."