The continent's powers needed balance, yet Cloud Gate and the Gu Clan had already broken that balance.
Now that they had the opportunity, they naturally had to send troops.
Whether they could destroy the two great factions or not, they at least had to inflict heavy damage upon them and curb their development.
Only then could they ensure the safety of their own clans.
"True enough. Given the way you have always thought, you are accustomed to strangling threats in the cradle, even when those threats have never shown any hostility toward you."
"Besides, the Secret of Dou Di is so enticing. It is no wonder you could not resist."
Xiao Xuan smiled faintly, his words carrying a deeper meaning.
Yan Jin and Lei Ying both wore livid expressions, yet neither could refute him.
To be fair, Lu Yunxiao had indeed never acted hostile toward them.
Everything Xiao Xuan had said was true.
"But have you considered this? Even if you win, will you truly get what you want?"
"What sort of creatures are the Soul Clan? After all these years, have you still not seen their true nature?"
"Cooperating with the Soul Clan is no different from seeking a tiger's skin."
Xiao Xuan shook his head as he spoke.
The Soul Clan was the least trustworthy of clans.
They had no regard whatsoever for agreements.
Whoever cooperated with them would only be the one to suffer in the end.
"The Soul Clan may be no good, but right now, the greatest threat is your Cloud Gate."
"Can you guarantee that Cloud Gate will never strike against us?"
Lei Ying's voice rumbled like muffled thunder, echoing through the sky.
"I cannot!"
Xiao Xuan answered with complete frankness.
He was not the master of Cloud Gate, so naturally he could not