The Nalan Family's Choice

Actually, the Nalan Family had a tough time.

The clan's prestige was already declining day by day due to the injuries sustained by the old clan leader Nalan Jie.

Fortunately, the Nalan Family produced a prodigy with exceptional talent who successfully entered the Misty Cloud Sect Jia Ma Empire, and even became the Sect Master disciple...

This single identity alone instantly halted the continued decline of the Nalan Family's influence.

Just when his daughter was about to become a successful person, the Misty Cloud Sect suddenly suffered such a calamity, and the entire sect could be said to have been wiped out. This made Nalan Su feel an urge to lie down and give up for a moment.

Looking at his daughter's stubborn face, Nalan Su gave a bitter smile.

"Yanran, you should be well aware of the family's situation. Since your grandfather passed away, our Nalan Family has not had Dou Wang -level expert..."

At this point, Nalan Su couldn't help but show a look of disappointment on his face.

Although he is now Nine-Star Dou Ling, it will not be possible to break through in just one or two years.

The Nalan Family was able to maintain its position among the Three great families because of two factors: Nalan Jie's peak Dou Wang strength and his influence within the empire.

As for his strength, I won't say much. Nalan Su considers himself to be of average talent. He has lived for more than forty years without breaking through to the Dou Wang. In addition, he has to take care of managing his family, so he can forget about it in the short term.

As for influence...

Nalan Jie had already made preparations after he was injured.

However, during this period, as Nalan Jie's power waned, the Mu Family, which also came from the military, rose to prominence and seemed poised to take his place.

With the Imperial Family's overt and covert bias, the Nalan Family's influence in the military has also dropped to its lowest point.

Although Nalan Su harbored resentment about this, he was actually able to understand it.

From the moment Nalan Yanran became a disciple of Yun Yun, they were destined never to be trusted by the Imperial Family again.

But what can we do?

As a woman, Nalan Yanran would face numerous difficulties if she were to follow the military path like the Nalan Family in the future. It would be better for her to directly attach herself to the Misty Cloud Sect...

But who could have imagined that this once most powerful ally of the Jia Ma Empire would be broken by his own clinging to it?

Seeing his daughter's still furrowed brows, Nalan Su continued, "The Jia Ma Empire is currently at a critical juncture. With the fall of the Misty Cloud Sect, the Imperial Family has become the sole power. No one can be certain what the future holds for the empire..."

"The rise of Mo Tang is unstoppable. However, Mo Alliance is only a second-rate local power. It still lacks a lot of foundation to become one of the top powers in the empire. So now is the best time for my Nalan Family to join."

"With the century-old heritage and prestige of my Nalan Family in the empire, coupled with Mo Tang's strength, we can definitely stand at the top of the empire again. This is a win-win situation, and I think with Mo Tang's intelligence, he should not refuse."

Nalan Su was very confident about this.

After all, the Mo Alliance was just a local Local Overlord, and it couldn't compare to the real major powers of the empire. In terms of prestige alone, it was worlds apart.

Nalan Su chose to join the Mo Alliance because he wanted to use the name of the Mo Tang to help the Nalan Family through this most difficult time...

When I break through to the Dou Wang level in the future, or when Nalan Yanran truly grows up, the Nalan Family will still be one of the most prestigious families in that empire.

The plan wasn't complicated or obscure; anyone with a brain could figure it out at a glance.

But this is an open conspiracy, and even if Mo Tang could see it, it would be difficult for him to refuse the Nalan Family's participation.

Of course, as the head of the Nalan Family, Nalan Su's plans would not be limited to just this one.

"This is the choice of the Nalan Family and of Nalan Su; it has nothing to do with you, Yanran..."

Nalan Su continued, "Although the Misty Cloud Sect was almost wiped out, Yun Yun is still alive..."

"As long as she is still alive, the Misty Cloud Sect will not fall. Those people and forces that once depended on the Misty Cloud Sect may become your future allies!"

Therefore, Yanran, the Nalan Family can join the Mo Alliance, but you cannot!

From this day forward, you will no longer be the heir of the Nalan Family. I will select a new successor from the Direct Descendant of the family.

And you, from now on, will only have one identity, which is the Young Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect — Nalan Yanran!

Do you understand?

Ultimately, Nalan Su was simply hedging his bets.

Although he didn't know the inside story or the relationship between Mo Tang and Yun Yun, he could still see Mo Tang's ambition.

Regardless of whether Mo Tang replaces Misty Cloud Sect and becomes the new overlord of the Jia Ma Empire, or whether Yun Yun awakens and leads Misty Cloud Sect to rise again, the Nalan Family will benefit from it.

Of course, the attitude of one party will also have a significant impact in this process!

That's the Jia Ma Imperial Family...

Having been suppressed by the Misty Cloud Sect for over a hundred years, the Jia Ma Imperial Family has finally seized this opportunity, so how could they easily allow the other side to rise again?

Moreover, given the ambition of the Mo Tang, would the Imperial Family simply watch them rise step by step to their top position?

There's absolutely no need to think about any of this!

"Yanran, just be prepared for this in your heart, and you must not tell anyone!"

Nalan Su solemnly warned.

"Everything will only be decided after the Yancheng Auction hosted by the Mo Alliance concludes!"

This Auction a grand show by the Mo Alliance, or rather, the Mo Tang, to demonstrate its strength to the outside world...

Whether he can reach the expected stage depends entirely on the strength he can demonstrate this time!

Nalan Su wasn't the only one with this idea.

Inside the imperial palace of the Jia Ma Empire, there was a rather quiet courtyard.

Two figures sat quietly by the lake, and no one dared to linger within a hundred meters of the courtyard.

Among the two figures, one was an old man dressed in a hemp robe. The old man's face was full of wrinkles, and at this moment, his usually calm and serene old face showed a hint of hesitation.

This person is none other than Jia Xingtian, the guardian of the Jia Ma Empire and currently the strongest Jia Xing Tian in the empire.

"Great-grandfather, are we really going to do nothing?"

Beside Jia Xing Tian, a tall woman in a purple brocade robe with a pretty face that held a hint of majesty asked softly.

Princess Yao Ye was someone who had met Mo Tang once at the Alchemist Convention.

However, after nearly two years of growth, Yao Ye now possesses the initial aura of an empress...

Jia Xing Tian shook his head slightly, looking at the junior he had personally nurtured, and said, "Yao Ye, you must not act rashly based on immediate concerns, especially after you ascend the throne... A single decision you make may bring different consequences to the entire empire..."

Yao Ye nodded gently.

She naturally understood such a simple principle.

However, no matter how you look at it, this is the best opportunity for the Imperial Family, Yao Ye doesn't want to give it up so easily!

"Let's discuss everything after the Auction..."