"Zhu Chen had long since cast life and death aside. The moment he dared do this, he no longer cared what the world thought of him. Besides, he was all alone, with no family to speak of. Even if you slaughtered his entire household, what use would that be?" Mo Shiyan said.
"What do you mean?" Wei He asked coldly. "If I confronted him head-on now, I would be no match for him. Even if he wanted to make a move against me, I would have no way to stop him."
"Sect Master Wei, have you considered paying him back in his own coin? Under Zhu Chen are three great experts, as well as the Xunri Liuye headquarters here in Xuanjing. It is located within Xuanjing City."
"You mean to turn Zhu Chen completely into a lone man with no one to rely on? Force him to depend on outside aid?" Wei He immediately understood.
"If he acts, then you and I shall act as well," Mo Shiyan replied.
"If we join hands, can we fight him?" Wei He asked.
"Very difficult. In a direct confrontation, we would not last ten exchanges before being cut down beneath his blade one by one."
"I understand. He threatens me, so I threaten him. What Zhu Chen values is completing his assignment: capturing enough martial masters while keeping Xuanjing City stable," Wei He said.
"Precisely. So long as we threaten him and seek to ruin his great undertaking, we can buy more time," Mo Shiyan affirmed.
"How do we threaten him?"
"Wipe out every last member of Xunri Liuye. Leave no survivors!"
"Would that work?" Wei He frowned.
"Yes. Over in Juxia City, Yu Qingyan is no easy opponent. Their attention is currently focused on contending with her. The Lishan Sect may appear