Tang Zhen was persuaded by me. Burning Flame Valley had clashed with the Hall of Souls several times now: once when we went to West Underworld Earth Hall to rescue Yao Lao, once when the Hall of Souls joined forces with Ice River Valley to attack Burning Flame Valley, and once when we fought Seventh Heavenly Venerate in the Ancient Ruins...
With each clash, the enmity between Burning Flame Valley and the Hall of Souls had only grown deeper. At a time like this, Burning Flame Valley could not simply withdraw just because it wanted to. The Hall of Souls might not be willing to let Burning Flame Valley off and could very well continue attacking them.
Tang Zhen sighed and gave me a somewhat helpless look, as though regretting how he had gotten involved in this matter in the first place. It was as if I had dragged him into the mess.
I chuckled. "Senior Tang, don't be so pessimistic. Once we defeat the Hall of Souls, Burning Flame Valley and Starfall Pavilion can take their place and stand above countless powers in the Central Plains. That would count as bringing glory to your ancestors. If Burning Flame Valley's forefathers knew of this, they would surely be greatly gratified."
Tang Zhen laughed helplessly. "Tell me, then. What plan have you come up with this time?"
I spread my hands and said helplessly, "Senior Tang thinks too highly of me. I've only just returned from the Ancient Ruins, so what plan could I possibly have? I need to understand the situation here first. I only hope that your valley's Dou Sheng Senior can be prepared to depart at any time. I'll also contact Heavenly Flame Senior."
Tang Zhen nodded helplessly. After chatting for a while longer, everyone finally dispersed. Xiao