Chapter 603: Avalanche

Chapter 603: Avalanche

The Immortal Qin Clan ancestor stared at Qin Nie, staying silent for a long time. After a while, he finally opened his mouth.

“Why did you do this?”

Qin Nie remained silent for a moment before responding, “Ancestor, it was you who said Qin Feng should have his soul shattered and his reincarnation path severed.”

“Indeed, I did say that. But now, with the purpose achieved, our Immortal Qin Clan and the Langya Clan are about to go to war. Within six months, I will stand in the Langya ancestral hall,” the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor said calmly. “Chu Lan found the Three Solar Fruit. Out of respect and reason, Qin Feng should be offered a chance at life.”

“But that Three Solar Fruit... originally belonged to you,” Qin Nie said in a subdued voice.

The Immortal Qin Clan ancestor took out the Three Solar Fruit and examined it for a while before smiling faintly, “So what if it was mine? The fact that they managed to obtain this fruit from you means you weren’t cautious enough. This scheme of yours has failed.”

He paused. “You advised me to test whether Qin Feng could be trusted with significant responsibilities. He has indeed disappointed me. Without this Three Solar Fruit, he would have been tortured and had his soul shattered. This serves as a warning to the younger generation within the clan.”

A smile played on his lips as he looked at Qin Nie. “Unfortunately, you underestimated Chu Lan, which is why she found a way to save Qin Feng. Losing in this way is inconsequential. You should focus on your cultivation and the matters of the Azure Dao Manor.

“Now that the current Prefect lord lacks any practical abilities, once we conquer the Langya Clan and consolidate our power, the position of Prefect lord will naturally fall to me, and you will still be the head of the next generation of the clan.”

He casually tossed the Three Solar Fruit to Qin Nie and waved his hand. “Go back and prepare well. This battlefield will be your stage. I will give you a strategic position and a portion of the clan’s elite to command.”

“I will take my leave now,” Qin Nie said, taking the Three Solar Fruit and cupping his hands before leaving.

Fang Chen’s eyes narrowed. It seems the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor believes he can soon conquer the Langya Clan. His real aim is not the Spirit Blood Pill, but the position of the Prefect in the Azure Dao Manor.

That indicated that the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor was likely not a Spirit Blood Sect member. He was probably kept in the dark about the upcoming war, which would most likely be beyond his control.

Another critical point was that the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor didn’t actually need the Three Solar Fruit, as he had given it to Qin Nie.

However, Qin Nie was only at the peak of the Foundation Building Realm.

It would be considered a waste if even a Golden Core Realm cultivator used the fruit to pass the first tribulation.

Considering how highly they regarded Qin Nie, there must be a deeper reason behind it.

The Surpassing Dragon Battle General understood that Qin Nie wanted to vent his anger by torturing the target. He nodded slightly and then quickly left.

“The Baichuan clan?” Fang Chen pondered.

It seemed that this clan would play a crucial role in the upcoming war. The fact that the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor handed the Three Solar Fruit to Qin Nie, expecting him to deliver it to the Baichuan clan's ancestor, was puzzling. Why not choose a Nascent Soul cultivator for such an important task?

Fang Chen hadn't figured that out yet.

However, it was clear that the Langya Batian mentioned was likely a Spirit Blood Sect cultivator. The Three Solar Fruit would eventually be transferred from the Langya clan to the Baichuan Clan, causing the Baichuan clan to switch sides and join the Langya Clan’s camp.

Fang Chen sighed lightly. “To resolve this war now, it would require external force; otherwise, any scheme is futile.”

It was like an avalanche. There might have been ways to stop it before it started, but once it begins, everything in its way is bound to be overwhelmed and buried. Qin Nie’s role merely served as the trigger.

Fang Chen considered the idea of persuading the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor to end the senseless conflict or revealing Qin Nie’s true intentions. Though it might be a viable path, the chances of success were slim.

Returning to his physical body, Fang Chen opened the door of his meditation room and saw Li Daoye looking anxious, like a cat on a hot tin roof.

“What’s the matter?” Fang Chen asked casually.

“Lord, weren’t you at the ancestral hall? I heard that the battle between the Immortal Qin Clan and the Langya clan is about to begin. Was the situation not prevented?” Li Daoye asked in a low voice.

“It couldn’t be stopped. The one most eager for this war is not the Spirit Blood Sect, but the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor. He believes he can suppress the Langya Clan within six months,” Fang Chen said, shaking his head slightly.

Hearing that, Li Daoye immediately turned around, seemingly anxious to leave.

“Where are you going?” Fang Chen asked.

“To pack and escape!” Li Daoye replied.

“Qin Nie is targeting Chu Lan, Qin Feng, and me. I think you might be safer staying with the clan. Once you leave the Immortal Qin Manor, you might end up in the underworld in no time,” Fang Chen warned.

Li Daoye halted, a bitter smile on his face as he turned back to Fang Chen. “Lord Fang, please show me a clear path.”