Merger
Why did Mo Tang go to such great lengths to build the Four Directions Pavilion?
With his current strength and the backing of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, there's really no need for him to do these seemingly thankless tasks.
But in truth, Mo Tang knew very well that while his identity as a member of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan brought him convenience, it was also a limitation.
After all, the Central Plains is still a place dominated by humans...
Although the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan is powerful, that's only within the Beast Region.
If the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan dares to leave the Beast Region and enter the Central Plains in a large-scale operation, it will definitely provoke the resentment of all human forces in the entire Central Plains.
There's nothing we can do about it; it's just an old saying...
Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts!
The current power structure across the continent reveals a certain tacit understanding between the top human and Demonic Beast factions.
That is, they will not actually participate in their own struggles, which can also avoid unnecessary trouble between the two races.
If Mo Tang wants to operate in Central Plains, then his greatest reliance is not actually the young patriarch of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, but the young master of the Wind Thunder Pavilion!
With this identity, Mo Tang is a member of the Wind Thunder Pavilion and a person from the Central Plains. Even if he can mobilize some powerful members of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, it will not truly touch that sensitive nerve in some people's hearts.
This is also the main reason why Mo Tang still carries this title and continues to use his power to strengthen the Wind Thunder Pavilion.
The gaze shifts back to the Seven-Colored Spirit Crane ...
After chatting with Feng Qing'er for a few more minutes, Mo Tang noticed that the woman was looking at him with disdain, clearly jealous. So, Mo Tang rolled his eyes and changed the subject.
"Hey Xiaoling, where are we?"
Mo Tang turned his head and asked the young man dressed in the robes of a Wind Thunder Pavilion disciple who was atop the Seven-Colored Giant Crane.
Upon hearing this address, the young man secretly twitched his lips, but still respectfully replied, "Senior Brother Mo, we will reach Lingshi City in another half hour."
The "Little Ling" that Mo Tang mentioned was naturally the Ling Family member who had joined the West Pavilion of the Wind Thunder Pavilion, Ling Feng... He had reached the level of Nine-star Dou Huang at the age of thirty, which was considered a very good genius even in the Central Plains.
After all, the Ling Family was just an ordinary aristocratic family, and for them to produce such a person was truly a stroke of good fortune.
Originally, Venerable Lei intended for Mo Tang to travel with their main force... This time, to bolster their morale, Venerable Lei brought most of the powerful figures from the Wind Thunder Pavilion, and even some from Ice River Valley, including Tian She, who had surrendered...
Ice River Valley only lost one valley master and Great Elder to Mo Tang. Elders like Elder Tian She, Bing Xuan Bing Hua, and Bing Yuan Bing Fu, who appeared in the original work, are all still alive and well.
Among these people, besides Elder Tian She, who is at the Peak Dou Zong, Bing Xuan Bing Hua is a seven-star Dou Zong level expert, Bing Yuan Bing Fu is Six-Star Dou Zong, and there are several other Five-star Dou Zong...
It can be said that these people alone already exceed 90% of the current strength of the Wind Thunder Pavilion.
Therefore, the current strength of the Wind Thunder Pavilion can be said to have doubled.
However, compared to Venerable Lei's face-saving approach, Mo Tang was not interested, so he simply made an excuse to go ahead and wait for the others to arrive in Lingshi City.
As for Ling Feng, he was directly summoned by Mo Tang to lead the way...
Of the Four Directions Pavilion, apart from the Yellow Springs Pavilion which chose to remain closed, Venerable Feng knew the purpose of this conference, and he was also very clear that this proposal was definitely made by that young man named "Mo Tang"!
However, during this time, based on the information provided by Mo Tang, Venerable Feng also found quite a few clues about Old Yao ...
As for Han Feng, with his huge reputation in the Black Corner Region, it's easy to find out about him with just a few questions.
Moreover, many people know about that great battle back then, and the traces left by the eruption of the Heavenly Flames are still clearly visible. Therefore, Venerable Feng can now be almost certain that what Mo Tang said is at least 70% true.
In this way, Venerable Feng, who wants revenge against the Soul Hall, will definitely not refuse the alliance, and it is even possible that Mo Tang could consider going further and merging the four pavilions.
As for the remaining Venerable Jian ...
Well, Mo Tang believed that after showing the other party the different outcomes for those who supported and those who opposed the merger, he would make the right choice.
As time passed, people from the Wind Thunder Pavilion, the Starfall Pavilion, and the Myriad Swords Pavilion arrived one after another.
This is not a real ceremony or delegation event; it's just a meeting.
In the Ling Family's reception hall, there was no one from the Ling Family left...
The seat at the head of the table, which should have been Venerable Lei by the initiator, was occupied by a young man.
The other three directions were occupied by the Wind Thunder Pavilion, the Starfall Pavilion, and the Myriad Swords Pavilion, respectively.
It was obvious that the young man was the one hosting this conference, while Venerable Lei appeared as an observer.
"Old Monster Lei, what kind of trouble is your Wind Thunder Pavilion up to this time? Is it really as rumored that swallowing Ice River Valley is not enough, and you've set your sights on us old folks? And where is Old Monster Huang Quan? Did we not invite Yellow Springs Pavilion to this Four Directions Pavilion gathering?"
Although he could tell that the Wind Thunder Pavilion had no good intentions, the Venerable Jian had not expected the current situation.
His gaze shifted to Venerable Feng, only to find that the Venerable Feng, who had always had a gentle expression, now also had a cold and stern look. His heart skipped a beat.
Mo Tang glanced at the Venerable Jian and smiled, "Venerable Jian, please don't be in a hurry. Today, our Wind Thunder Pavilion has gathered everyone here because there is indeed something concerning the future of our Four Directions Pavilion that we need to discuss..."
"This matter concerns the merger of my Four Directions Pavilion!"
As soon as the words were spoken, not only Venerable Jian, but even Venerable Feng couldn't help but frown.
Because Mo Tang only told him about the alliance, not about merging factions...
The difference between the two is huge!
For details, please refer to the situation of the Five Mountains Sword Sects in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer...
"A combined faction? Did I hear that right?" The Venerable Jian's face showed anger.
"Or is it that your Wind Thunder Pavilion wants to do what Ice River Valley did, kill me outright, and then swallow my Myriad Swords Pavilion!"
As he spoke, the Venerable Jian began to release a monstrous sword intent, as if his entire being had transformed into a sharp sword, towering between heaven and earth!
Mo Tang made no move, not even the smile on his face changed, only a flash of gold appeared in his eyes...
In an instant, the Venerable Jian, who had just been brimming with sword energy, was like a deflated balloon, completely powerless.
This scene shocked many present, especially the experts from the Myriad Swords Pavilion. Tang Ying, dressed in black, was the first to flash in front of the Venerable Jian, holding a large black sword and glaring menacingly at Mo Tang ...
Although he knew the difference between himself and the person before him was like heaven and earth, Tang Ying still dared to draw his sword for his teacher!