12dz Chapter 448 Conquer
Chapter 448 Conquer
Fang Xiao was not actually surprised by Xianhua's direct question.
He would find it strange if a sword practitioner with a pure heart but a scheming mind did not possess.
"What do you think of the Five Elements Sect today, Fellow Daoist Xianhua?"
Fang Xiao pointed at the Five Elements Sect and did not directly answer her question.
Xianhua frowned slightly and said, "Of course it is not as good as the Tianlan Sect."
“Haha, it seems that fellow Daoist is really devoted to hard cultivation and knows nothing about the situation of the Five Elements Sect.”
After a brief pause, Fang Xiao spoke again.
“In Fellow Daoist Xianhua’s opinion, even if the Five Elements Sect has declined, it was at least once a holy land-level force.
Although the strength is not as good as before, the foundation is still there.
Even though it is not as good as Tianlan Sect and Nanhua Sect, it is still much better than other Yuanying-level sects."
“Isn’t that so?”
Xianhua couldn't help but ask back.
“Naturally… not.
Let’s first say that four of the five elements and five meridians have been lost. Can the disciples of the Five Elements Sect, including the Nascent Soul cultivators, really be compared with those of a normal Nascent Soul sect?
Secondly, Yuan Ye, as the Grand Elder of the Five Elements Sect and the only one at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, could be said to be the mainstay of the Five Elements Sect. But now he has unexpectedly passed away. Who can carry the banner of the Five Elements Sect?"
Having said this, Xianhua's face had begun to turn pale, and her eyes had begun to show some panic.
She didn't know much about the specific situation of the Five Elements Sect, but she knew that after Yuan Ye, there were only two late Nascent Soul cultivators in the sect, and these two had been at odds with each other for a long time.
There was no need for her to return to the sect with the news of Yuan Ye's death. The Five Elements Sect should have known about it long ago, and it would probably be in a mess by now.
Moreover, the peak of the Nascent Soul stage is the standard for top-level Nascent Soul sects, and some even have more than one.
As a former holy force, the Five Elements Sect possesses numerous inheritances, resources, treasures, etc.
Now that the sect is in decline, it possesses enormous wealth that is disproportionate to its status. How can the many Nascent Soul sects not be jealous?
“Although the Five Elements Sect has submitted to our Tianlan Sect, the same is true for the other Nascent Soul Sects in the Eastern Region.
If there is a dispute between you, the Tianlan Sect will not take sides."
Although the Tianlan Sect promised not to destroy the Five Elements Sect, it had no obligation to protect its heritage.
If a fight really breaks out, the Tianlan Sect, as a Nascent Soul sect within the Eastern Region, will not be in a position to intervene, and similarly, it will not allow outside forces to intervene.
Moreover, the Tianlan Sect is happy to see these sects fighting each other.
No matter which sect is destroyed, it is the lower-level forces that are at odds with each other, and the Tianlan Sect can also get a big share of the profits. In short, it just sits back and reaps the benefits.
There is absolutely no reason to help the Five Elements Sect.
"So, Fellow Daoist Xianhua, don't you think the Five Elements Sect is in imminent danger?"
Xianhua was already sweating profusely and his eyes were filled with fear as he listened to Fang Xiao helping him analyze the crisis that the Five Elements Sect was currently facing.
Then he hurriedly said, "Since Fellow Daoist Xuanyuan can reveal this matter, I think he will not sit idly by.
I wonder if the Tianlan Sect can help the Wuxing Sect overcome this crisis."
She took a few steps forward anxiously and was almost kneeling in front of Fang Xiao.
When Fang Xiao saw him like this, he knew the time was ripe.
“It’s fine to save the Five Elements Sect, otherwise I wouldn’t have placed a bet on Fellow Daoist Xianhua.
But if you want to save someone, you have to be worthy of being saved."
"I wonder what kind of value Fellow Daoist Xuanyuan needs."
Xianhua knew clearly that the Five Elements Sect was now truly under the control of the other party, and it was obvious that the other party had some ideas about the Five Elements Sect.
Thinking back to how arrogant she was when she first entered the Five Elements Cave, she now has to be so humble in front of Fang Xiao.
“It’s not easy for the Five Elements Sect to survive till now, and I don’t want it to be destroyed.
Therefore I want you to take down the Five Elements Sect and swear allegiance to me."
Now that the matter has been exposed, Fang Xiao simply stopped pretending and stated his purpose directly.
"This is impossible. No matter how difficult it was, the Great Elder never thought of completely devoting himself to other forces. Even with the Tianlan Sect, he only maintained a subordinate relationship. So I cannot agree to this request."
As a subsidiary force, it can still have a certain degree of autonomy.
But if you swear allegiance, there will be no way out.
After all, in the world of cultivating immortals, oaths are not just talk, especially between two forces.
If a sect breaks its oath, even breaking out of the sect will be affected.
If the Five Elements Sect really came to that, it would truly be in name only.
"I think Fellow Daoist Xianhua may have misunderstood, or may not have heard clearly.
All I said was that I want you, my friend, to be loyal to me, instead of the Five Elements Sect being loyal to the Tianlan Sect.
Of course, once you take control of the Five Elements Sect, the entire sect will naturally have to obey me.
But whether it is you or me, if we are unable to ascend in the end, we will eventually die.
By then, the Five Elements Sect will also regain its freedom.
When the Five Elements Sect is at its weakest, wouldn’t it be good for it to find a place to take shelter?”
Fang Xiao had talked to Yuan before, so he naturally understood what Xianhua was thinking.
However, what Fang Xiao wanted was only the loyalty of the Five Elements Sect while he was still in the Taichang Realm.
Of course, Fang Xiao was also optimistic about Xianhua's talent. He believed that she had the potential to advance to the level of a god, so he wanted to bring her under his wing.
After all, no one can refuse a loyal Divine Transformation cultivator, who is also a sword cultivator.
After hearing what Fang Xiao said, Xianhua was indeed shaken.
But she still couldn't make a decision.
She admitted that there was nothing wrong with what Fang Xiao said. The oath was mutual, and as long as there were no loopholes in the oath, she was not afraid that Fang Xiao had any plans.
What Xianhua was really concerned about was whether Fang Xiao had the ability to convince Tianlan Sect to protect the Five Elements Sect.
After all, it is a matter of great importance to the sect. If it is not the True Lord Huashen of Tianlan Sect, it must be the Sect Master of Tianlan Sect. An ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator cannot make this decision.
"I wonder what position Fellow Daoist Xuanyuan holds in the Tianlan Sect, and whether he can have a say in front of the True Lord."
Hearing this, Fang Xiao was stunned for a moment, and then he started laughing.
“But I neglected it, but you can rest assured about this.
We can definitely add this one to the oath.
When you return this time, the Tianlan Sect will help you ascend to the position of Sect Master, and make your fellow Yuanying disciples believe in you, otherwise the oath will be invalid."
"This……"
Xianhua was already tempted, but as a favored child of heaven, it was really difficult for her to suddenly recognize another person as her master.
Seeing this, Fang Xiao added fuel to the fire.
"Fellow Daoist Xianhua, do you really not care about the survival of the Five Elements Sect and the hatred of the Shangqing Sect?
I have something important to do and need to leave. I can't give you time to think about it."
Then he activated the escape light and pretended to leave.
"Etc., etc.
I, I, I promise, Fellow Daoist Xuanyuan, I promise you."
Xianhua finally gritted her teeth and agreed.
She thought that Fang Xiao had said so much to her, it was impossible that he was making fun of her.
If it fails in the end, the Five Elements Sect will have to find another way out.
After the two of them agreed on the content of the oath, they jointly established it.