The stance of the Sword-Washing Sect was crystal clear. They claimed that their sect had been fighting the Wind Beasts for the sake of the Wind God Continent.
They had even given up ascending to the Immortal Spirit Realm to fight the Wind Beasts to the death, just to deal with a few fifth-rank Wind Beasts that refused to leave the continent. And yet, the Tianli Clan was strengthening the Wind Beast race, giving them resources...
"Oh, then should this matter be reported to the First Elder?"
Li Yan quickly sent a voice transmission to the Third Elder in his mind.
"I don't think that's necessary. When did our Tianli Clan's affairs need others to dictate?"
"Then have you had contact with the Sword-Washing Sect before?"
"The Great Sacrificial Priest should have had some contact with the other Spirit Transformation cultivators, but the Wind God Continent is also divided into regions. When the Great Sacrificial Priest faced two fifth-rank Wind Beasts alone, we didn't see any of them come to help."
"It's all for the sake of their own inheritance, each sweeping the snow from their own doorstep. In the end, it's still the same old story: the Wind Beasts are powerful on the Wind God Continent, and no cultivator can afford to look after others. But some people just can't stand to see others doing better than themselves."
Li Yan could hear the anger in the Third Elder's voice.
It was no wonder she felt this way. The situation on the Wind God Continent was rather unique. It was almost a system of regional governance. If you had the ability, you survived; otherwise, your sect and race would be devoured.
And the Wind Beasts in each area, due to the existence of the "Heaven's Eye Pit," found it difficult to migrate and expand their territory. Therefore, they were all focused on occupying the resources near the "Heaven's Eye Pit."
Or, with the "Heaven's Eye Pit" as the center, they would radiate outwards to expand their territory as much as possible. The Tianli Clan often couldn't even take care of themselves, let alone others. The same was true for everyone else.
"The other top sects haven't expressed their stance yet. Why are they like this? Does the Third Elder know the reason?"
"It's hard to say. Maybe they are more vengeful and less willing to let go of their feud with the Wind Beasts. They are sword cultivators and have always considered themselves to be the orthodox faction, priding themselves on eliminating demons and defending the Dao."
"I don't know about the others, but I know that when the disciples of the Sword-Washing Sect travel, they often say that their purpose is to slay demons and eliminate devils."
"They often do indeed act this way. When facing an attack from the Wind Beasts, even if they are at a disadvantage, they will fight the other party with all their might, even to the point of mutual destruction."
"On this point alone, they are worthy of respect. But this has also created a lofty and arrogant character in sword cultivators, who look down on others."
The Third Elder answered quickly. In fact, more than half of the Tianli Clan found it difficult to accept the peace talks with the Wind Beasts in their hearts. Too many of their relatives had died at their hands.
But the Tianli Clan was a clan ruled by clan authority. They would only obey the orders of the clan leader and elders. Even if the orders were wrong, they could only obey.
Moreover, Gong Shanhe's own Dao Companion had died at the hands of the Wind Beasts. In order to prevent more clan members from dying and to stop more people from suffering, Gong Shanhe himself had chosen to negotiate for peace.
His actions left the other elders with no reason to refuse. The clan members saw it with their own eyes. They knew how much Gong Shanhe had loved his former Dao Companion. After his Dao Companion was killed by the Wind Beasts, he had remained single to this day.
Having cultivated to the Nascent Soul realm and leading their own branch lineages, they all had a sense of the bigger picture. It was just a matter of whether they were willing to do it or not.
"Then how did you reply to him, Third Elder?"
"I said that this is a matter for our Tianli Clan, and we have our own will. We don't need others to arrange it for us. He didn't say anything else after that, just that he would report the Tianli Clan's attitude to his superiors."
"Humph! When did the Sword-Washing Sect become our superior sect? I will also send a voice transmission to the First Elder about this matter later to see what his specific opinion is."
After asking a series of questions, Li Yan already understood Wan Qingshe's intentions and the stances of both sides.
To put it bluntly, the Tianli Clan's actions had aroused the dissatisfaction of some people. These people were the ones who could not let go of their hatred for the Wind Beasts. But there were also some top sects that did not express their stance, indicating that they were probably still hesitant.
They were also weighing the true consequences of this approach and the possibility of peace talks with the Wind Beasts. They were even using the Tianli Clan as a test case. After all, this approach went against all previous rules.
The Tianli Clan no longer had the Great Sacrificial Priest, so if someone was dissatisfied, they could come and question them directly. Li Yan even felt that there might be a larger conspiracy here, just like with the "Qionglin Sect."
"Fellow Daoist Li and Fellow Daoist Su know each other?"
At this moment, a voice interrupted the voice transmission between Li Yan and the Third Elder. It was Wan Qingshe. His face was still gentle and refined, and he was smiling at Li Yan, but his peripheral vision kept darting towards Su Hong.
Li Yan frowned slightly. Whether he and Su Hong knew each other or not, what business was it of his?
His mind was pondering the Third Elder's voice transmission. One wave had just settled for the Tianli Clan, and another had risen. After losing the Great Sacrificial Priest, they had entered an eventful period, and his own ability was limited.
If he wanted to help them, it could only be within his own capabilities. Moreover, Li Yan himself could not stay here for too long, probably only for a few decades. At that time, it would also depend on whether Gong Chenying was willing to return to the Desolate Moon Continent with him.
"We can be considered acquaintances!"
Li Yan thought for a moment and still answered.
'They really do know each other!'
Wan Qingshe's heart tightened. Looking at the positioning of the two people in front of him now, he felt even more uncomfortable.
It was clear that Su Hong was more willing to believe that Li Yan would not be a threat to her and had let down her guard. And... and she was going to stay. Could it be related to this person?
"Fellow Daoist Li is not from the Tianli Clan, right? I wonder where you come from..."
The information Wan Qingshe had on Li Yan was not much. Although the sect had also investigated, the ancestor had only said that the other party had crossed the boundary a few years ago. He had discovered it while paying attention to the weakest barrier position on the Wind God Continent.
Later, seeing that this person was just training, he had lost interest. When he heard news of this person again, the other party had already appeared in the Tianli Clan's news. He should be a good friend of a certain Tianli Clan elder, or have old ties with the Tianli Clan.
But the "Sword-Washing Sect" still got some information on some of Li Yan's methods.
Li Yan, Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, a great grandmaster of the poison dao. His methods of poisoning were extremely vicious. The three clans of Wind Beasts led by the "Wind Goose Beast" had suffered a lot at his hands, and he had even killed a fourth-rank Wind Beast...
But Wan Qingshe had never paid much attention to this. The Tianli Clan was already a setting sun. Without the Great Sacrificial Priest, the Tianli Clan had also become a piece of fat meat in their eyes.
This time, his master had sent him with a message, to make the other party give up their current practice. The Wind Beasts were their sworn enemies, and they could no longer trade with them.
The main purpose of Wan Qingshe's visit this time was to see the Tianli Clan's attitude. Not to mention this person Li Yan, he didn't even care about the First Elder. But for some things, there must be a just cause.
But now, this cultivator named Li Yan had suddenly appeared, and was very obtrusively blocking his way.
But in order to maintain his gentlemanly appearance in front of Su Hong, Wan Qingshe endured the discomfort in his heart and continued to ask. But this time, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Li Yan.
"Fellow Daoist Wan, if there is nothing else, please excuse me for not keeping you company!"
Li Yan was unwilling to talk to him anymore. He turned around and walked towards the main gate. He didn't know the other party, yet he was asking about his background as soon as they met.
Moreover, the purpose of the other party's visit was to suppress the Tianli Clan and make them a subordinate. The Third Elder had already shown their attitude.
Su Hong also nodded to the somewhat stunned Wan Qingshe, then took a few quick steps and followed Li Yan out.
"Fellow Daoist Li, is this how you treat your guests?"
Just as Li Yan had taken a few steps, a somewhat icy voice came from behind him.
At this time, Wan Qingshe had already reacted, and his face immediately darkened. His conversation with the Third Elder earlier had not been too pleasant.
He hadn't expected that with his status, not only would he be left to wait, but after his intentions were known, their attitude had instantly turned cold. The words they spoke afterward were completely perfunctory.
And this Li Yan, he had spoken to him nicely, but the other party was completely unwilling to talk to him. He had turned around and left. What he couldn't tolerate even more was the graceful figure following behind Li Yan.
After all his hard work playing the gentleman these past few days, in the end, the other party had only symbolically greeted him, didn't even ask about his next destination, and then ignored him. This made his heart feel even more uncomfortable.
On this continent, he had never been treated so coldly. Setting aside his identity from the "Sword-Washing Sect," he was a Nascent Soul cultivator, and the most admired sword cultivator at that.
Countless people wanted to meet him, but it was a rare opportunity. And today, in this barren land, he had been repeatedly thwarted.
Hearing Wan Qingshe's words, Li Yan indeed paused. He slowly turned his head and looked at Wan Qingshe, who was now looking cold and arrogant, but his own face wore a strange expression.
But this time, before Li Yan could speak, the Third Elder's slender figure, like a fairy untouched by the mortal world, walked over from behind.
"Fellow Daoist Wan, Fellow Daoist Li is an esteemed guest of our clan. We have not been neglectful in our hospitality to you. As for the matter you mentioned, our clan will consider it!"
A hint of coldness had already seeped into the Third Elder's words. In the bloodline of the Tianli Clan, there seemed to have never been the concept of submission. The intention of the other party's visit today had angered her.
The "Sword-Washing Sect" was actually acting as if it were their superior sect. If it weren't for her apprehension of their Spirit Transformation old monster, she would have attacked him directly.
The Third Elder, like the other female cultivators of the Tianli Clan, had always aimed to be like the Great Sacrificial Priest. She had never thought of submitting to others. This was the spirit of the Tianli Clan.
Like the Second Elder, who, upon seeing a hopeless situation, had immediately chosen to self-detonate to create a chance of survival for the Fifth Elder. Her character was extremely resolute.
Wan Qingshe was made even more furious by Li Yan's strange gaze. Li Yan's expression was as if he were looking at an idiot, and he didn't even want to speak anymore.
When the Third Elder's voice sounded, Wan Qingshe slowly turned his head to look at her. This woman was clearly telling him that Li Yan was not a member of the Tianli Clan. He had come here with a purpose, but he should not look for the wrong person.
And her next sentence was even more impolite, already showing him the door.
"Third Elder, slaughtering all the Wind Beasts has been the undeniable duty of all sects and cultivators on the Wind God Continent since ancient times. Please do not continue to aid the Wind Beasts in their growth for your own selfish interests!"
As he spoke, a faint sound of a sword's cry circulated from his body.
"Alright, our clan has understood your intentions. Fellow Daoist, please do not repeat yourself!"
Seeing Wan Qingshe's aura growing colder, the Third Elder just replied faintly. Then, her beautiful eyes just looked at Wan Qingshe, as if urging him to leave quickly.
'Stable app that has been running for many years, comparable to the old version of the book chasing artifact. It's used by old bookworms.'
color, she had also heard Su Hong's words to Wan Qingshe earlier.
As a woman, after a conversation with the four when they arrived at the Tianli Clan, she had already made a guess. That Wan Qingshe was just wishful thinking; Su Hong did not want to get involved with him.
But Su Hong had suddenly proposed to stay in the Tianli Clan for a period of time. In the Third Elder's heart, she was not sure of Su Hong's true meaning. Was she saying this deliberately to get rid of Wan Qingshe, or was it related to Li Yan?
She could of course also see that Li Yan and Su Hong seemed to have known each other for a long time.
'Could it be that this kid has some romantic debts? Does A Ying know of this woman's existence...'