As Lan Jing apologized and sat back, Sylvandria continued, "Secondly, I (Lu Zhen) am going to resurrect the Lan Sect. Over the past few months, many techniques were compiled into a book by Mother (Lan Jingyi) and Fu Sheng (Eol). I want you to become a temporary elder of the sect and gather prospective disciples in whatever way you can. I also need you to announce to the world that the betrayers will be forgiven if they return to Mt. Ku and help you in the revival of the sect. That is my condition to help you back into the clan."
The first part of the message made it seem like he could fly to heaven but the second part of the message put a mountain on his head, increasing the burden.
As a result, Lan Jing became silent, going into deep thinking. He knew how difficult the task was. Lan Jingyi hates him very much to work with him. Fu Sheng, another disciple from the clan, was the army commander who had to take care of the Alliance's security. He won't have time to work with him either.
Lu Zhen (Mark) might be the grandson of his brother but he doesn't know a thing about Lan Clan's techniques and Lan Jing highly doubt whether his grand nephew would even be willing to learn them as he had gotten strong enough to even kill demigods. Discover exclusive tales at m,v--novelhall.net
Hence, he had to do it alone.
As for the betrayers, the ones he knew were all respected figures at different sects and scattered all over the world. He was sure that they wouldn't return and it wouldn't be easier for him to track them down too. While the task only said that he had to announce, it was also indirectly asking him to bring them to the sect, even if he had to use violence.
Adding on top of that, he also had to take care of Eastern Sun. He had to make sure the Ouyang Dynasty would stay secure even after he was gone.
There's too much work and it made him wonder whether it is worth returning home, where he might not be welcomed by his clansmen even after being forgiven.
Leaving Lan Jing in dilemma, Sylvandria then turned her attention to the young king, who was still pondering on how to deal with the consequences, "King Ouyang, the message for you is not that complicated. You have to depart from this place right away with me and reach Lunaris City by morning. Lu Zhen is going to announce something big and he needs all the members of United Celestial Dominion must attend it."
"Eh?" "Huh?"
Of course, it isn't that he is not afraid of offending a demigod or something. If he isn't afraid of such existence, there is no way he would seek membership in the alliance and even go as far as forming a relationship with Western Yan through a marriage alliance or paying a significant portion of taxes in exchange for the protection.
He promised to be at Lunaris City by morning but did not follow her as he was asked, as he could use a special teleportation formation recently built between his palace and the temples at Western Moon's palace and Western Yan's Church of Nuwa's cathedral. As for the other three (Northern and Southern Phoenix, Eastern Sun), the constructions are in place but not completed.
As it is merely a prototype, its functions are currently limited. First of all, it is currently a one-person travel. Secondly, it takes a tremendous amount of ether crystals to use these teleportation formations. Last but not least, it only works when the formation is opened from both sides.
Since he had no direct contact with Shen Niu (communication scroll), Ming Xianzhi had to send one of his generals, Wu Shi, to follow the demigod elf's clone to Lunaris City with a letter.
As for why he didn't heed her warning, only he knows.
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Feng City, Western Yan;
In one of the alleys of Feng City, the witch and its puppet were seen hiding in the darkness; the old woman had her breath suppressed to the point that she seemed lifeless.
Above the buildings, a golden dragon soared in the sky, amidst rain and thunder.
As it disappeared from their sight, the old witch finally exited the alley and let out a heavy breath, sighing in relief, "Finally, we got rid of that dragon. Things aren't easy here. Publicly, the dragon is on the side of the royal family, but we don't know its relationship with Shi En. It would be best if I could divert its attention elsewhere while I take care of the target. But, before that, I have to confirm his current location. Intruding into the cathedral is not easy. Not to mention, the defensive spell inside that will suppress my cultivation. Perhaps, I could draw him out instead. Hmm..."