Chapter 354

She had originally said that when she went back to see her father, she could make the Pure Yang Flame even stronger, which would surely make her father happy.

A few days later, at the Divine Fire Manor.

Inside a pavilion, two figures stood with their hands behind their backs, gazing at the scenery ahead.

However, their minds were not on the scenery.

The person on the left is Dongfang Guyue, the owner of the Divine Fire Manor, and the person next to him is a man with a full beard.

He is one of the most noble beings in the entire Dongfang Secret Realm, Dongfang Bu.

"I never imagined that so much would have happened in just a few years. The One Qi Dao Alliance has actually been taken over by those monsters from Tu Shan."

Dongfang Bu's tone was tinged with emotion. The last time he left the Dongfang Secret Realm to come to the Divine Fire Manor to talk with Dongfang Guyue, the One Qi Dao Alliance was at its zenith.

I never imagined the world would change so quickly.

More importantly, the person he admired most in his life also chose to cooperate with those fox demons to help stabilize this region.

It should be understood that because of the divine fire, the Eastern Clan, even if they do not hate the demon race to the Demon Race, can never be allies.

No Demon Race would want the Dongfang Spirit Race, who possess Pure Yang Flame, to live in this world. It is no exaggeration to say that the Dongfang Spirit Race is the natural enemy of the Demon Race.

But Dongfang Guyue's actions now left him speechless.

"You're wrong. It wasn't Tushan that took over the One Qi Dao Alliance, but rather the General Feixiao of the Qingqiu Army."

Dongfang Guyue corrected Dongfang Bu's words, and at the same time knew what her friend was thinking. The cooperation between the Dongfang Spirit Race and the Demon Race was indeed a situation that no one dared to imagine before.

However, Dongfang Guyue was thinking of Feixiao, and this fox girl could not be viewed in the usual way.

"What's the difference? Aren't they also fox demons from Tushan?"

Dongfang Bu seemed not to understand when Dongfang Guyue corrected him.

"Of course it's different. That General Feixiao didn't come from Tushan, or even from this world we know. The One Qi Dao Alliance was the second power she conquered, and Tushan was the first."

"You mean... she came from outside?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bu's gaze sharpened noticeably.

The reason why the Dongfang Spirit Race moved to the secret realm is because they were afraid that if things from Outside the Circle came in, everything would be destroyed!

"No, on the contrary, her goal is to solve those things."

Dongfang Guyue shook his head and told his friend about Feixiao's purpose and why he chose to join him.

Faced with crises Outside the Circle, internal conflicts are no longer that important.

"That's really... bold. You know, even that one wouldn't dare say he could solve the crisis Outside the Circle, otherwise we wouldn't exist."

Having learned of Feixiao's purpose from his friend, Dongfang Bu was momentarily speechless.

This idea is similar to that of the old guys from another faction in the secret realm. However, Feixiao is bolder, choosing to take the initiative to resolve the crisis Outside the Circle.

Those old guys, on the other hand, were the complete opposite. Although they promoted the Eastern race as saviors, they did the dirty work of rats in the gutter.

They live a life of ignominy, yet they are self-righteous.

"But she's different; maybe she really can. So I'm choosing to take a gamble, otherwise I'll just be waiting to die..."

"Do those old guys think they can stay safe just by hiding in the secret realm? Forget about the crisis Outside the Circle, even that one is starting to get impatient."

Thinking of Feixiao's reminder, Dongfang Guyue felt complicated. The Dongfang Spirit Race had no way out, but many members of the Dongfang Clan still arrogantly believed that they would be fine if they hid inside.

49

Chapter 49: Declaring a Challenge.

"That one? Lonely Moon, who exactly are you referring to..."

Noticing the worry in his friend's eyes, Dongfang Bu couldn't help but feel a little confused.

In his heart, Dongfang Guyue was always very confident, and once he firmly believed in something, he would not be shaken. Back then, after Dongfang Guyue sensed that the way out for the Dongfang clan lay in the outside world, he left the Dongfang Secret Realm without hesitation.

Even though Dongfang Guyue had already gained the Core Flame's approval and his talent and potential were still above mine, if he had stayed in the secret realm, he would definitely have become the patriarch of the Dongfang clan, not me.

But Dongfang Guyue remained steadfast in her choice.

Even if he chased after him to stop him, it was to no avail. In the years that followed, Dongfang Bu would occasionally come to the Divine Fire Manor to exchange ideas and spar with Dongfang Guyue.

However, he almost never won against Dongfang Guyue in terms of mastering the divine fire.

This gradually led Dongfang Bu to accept his friend's choice: the future of the Dongfang Spirit Race might truly lie outside, rather than being confined to the secret realm.

"Naturally, it is the one who bestowed the Core Flame upon us..."

Dongfang Guyue dared not say much, but simply mentioned Feixiao's reminder at that time that the Dongfang clan and the Dragon clan were beings created by the two people from Aolai Country.

The fate of the dragons will most likely serve as a model for the Dongfang Spirit Race...

"Him? But my Eastern clan has been living in seclusion for so many years and nothing has happened to us."

Dongfang Bu was naturally afraid of the legendary figure, but he felt that Dongfang Guyue's words were a bit of an overreaction.

The entire Dongfang Spirit Race has evacuated to the secret realm, a situation completely different from that of the Dragon Clan.

"It's fine now, but what about later?"

"Besides, haven't you noticed that the people in the secret realm are now just as arrogant as the dragons were back then? And the secret realm is not a true sanctuary."

It's not easy for ordinary people to enter the secret realm, but for someone like the Aolai Sanshao, it's just a matter of one blow.

Those tribesmen, however, believed that they could escape the crisis of world destruction by staying in the secret realm, their confidence seemingly unfounded.

"Arrogant? The people of the secret realm are indeed far too arrogant..."

Thinking of the situation of his people in the secret realm, Dongfang Bu sighed softly.

The Dongfang Spirit Race is inherently arrogant towards other human and Demon Race.

With the exception of a few, most of them fundamentally separated the Eldar from humans, considering themselves to be nobler beings.

This is not a good thing.

Dongfang Bu occasionally comes into contact with the outside world and deeply understands that the potential of the human race outside is no less than that of the Dongfang Spirit Race. He also knows that the Dongfang Spirit Race should not remain in the secret realm forever.

So he is also trying to change this mindset.

But no matter how hard he tried to change things, he couldn't completely reform the Dongfang Spirit Race, and the elders within the clan still clung to the conservative ideology.

"In times of chaos, harsh measures are necessary. Trying to change the Eastern people with gentle methods is too slow."

After thinking for a moment, Dongfang Guyue reminded his friend, who knew that Dongfang Bu had changed over the years and was trying to change the Dongfang clan.

It had some effect, but such methods couldn't persuade those stubborn old folks at all. And the right to educate the next generation remained in the hands of those old guys.

If things continue like this, who knows when or how long it will take to completely change the Eastern race.

Even if something goes wrong with your friend, all your efforts will be in vain.

"Severe punishment? I'd like to, but you know the situation of the Eastern Clan."

Dongfang Bu frowned upon hearing this. He was willing to use severe punishment, but as long as those old guys were around, it was impossible to achieve.

And he couldn't possibly attack them.

"... Hey, don't you understand what I mean?"

"Take the One Qi Dao Alliance as an example. You know how serious the hatred between humans and Demon Race was before. I originally thought it would be very chaotic, but it wasn't like that at all."

The situation of the Eastern Clan is indeed troublesome, but compared to the current situation of the One Qi Dao Alliance, it seems to be nothing.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bu fell silent. Indeed... compared to the changes in the One Qi Dao Alliance, it seemed that the situation of the Dongfang clan was not as difficult as imagined.

The only thing I'm considering is those old guys in the clan.

"Let's not talk about that now. Think about it carefully yourself. That general is coming over. Let's go over there."

At this moment, Dongfang Guyue noticed the Starskiff slowly approaching in the sky. She stopped talking to Dongfang Bu and invited him to go with her.

Before long, the Starskiff landed inside the Divine Fire Manor, and several figures descended from above—it was Feixiao and his group...

"Welcome, General Feixiao!"

Dongfang Guyue, accompanied by several disciples from the manor, went to greet them respectfully before turning her gaze to the two young women beside Feixiao.

Seeing that Huaizhu and her sister were safe and sound, he felt much more at ease.

Although there is correspondence, it is not as good as seeing it in person.

"Father."

"Father, Uncle Bu..."

The Dongfang Huaizhu sisters quickly went to their father's side and were pleased to see that he was in good health. Noticing Dongfang Bu nearby, Dongfang Huaizhu politely greeted him.

On the other hand, Dongfang Qinlan, who was standing to the side, was rather eccentric and showed no courtesy to her uncle, Dongfang Bu.

"Why are you here again? Haven't you learned your lesson yet?!"

Dongfang Qinlan held Candied Hawthorn Skewers in one hand, staring at Dongfang Bu with her big eyes, her face full of disdain.

She would always come to her father to spar and discuss martial arts, but she never won. What she disliked most was that her father had gotten old in recent years, so she didn't want him to bother her.

"Little sister, how can you speak to Uncle Bu like that?"

"It's alright, it's alright. Little Qin Lan is innocent and naive. She's just trying to keep me from bothering Brother Gu Yue."

Dongfang Bu quickly waved his hand to indicate that he didn't mind. He was used to the little girl's disdain and understood that she was simply concerned about her father's health.

"Hmph, you know that yourself."

Taking a bite of the Candied Hawthorn Skewers, Dongfang Qinlan hummed softly.

"This child..."

"General Feixiao, please come in and have a seat. Did Huaizhu and Sister Qin Lan disturb you on the way?"

With a helpless smile, Dongfang Guyue didn't forget that Feixiao was beside her and quickly invited him into the manor.

"No, besides, Huaizhu and Xiao Qin Lan are both very hardworking and have their own unique insights into Pure Yang Flame. They should have no problem mastering their own divine fire in the future."

Although the two sisters have not made any progress in the Pure Yang Flame yet, Feixiao still believes that they can achieve what they have said they can.

On the way here, Feixiao had asked them about their experiences. Both of them had their own opinions and insights; the only difference was their experience and energy.

Whether it was Dongfang Dianliang's Twin Blossom Flame or Dongfang Yuechu's later exclusive advanced divine flame, they were all obtained after experiencing many unforgettable events.

After exchanging pleasantries, the group arrived at a room.

After seeing Dongfang Qinlan off, Dongfang Guyue had tea brought in. There was no need for the child to participate in the conversation that was about to begin.

Dongfang Huaizhu glanced at her, and although she didn't ask her to leave, she politely said that she would go out and watch over her sister, and then turned and left.

"Unbeknownst to us, Huaizhu has grown up so much and become so sensible..."

Watching Dongfang Huaizhu leave so sensibly, Dongfang Bu couldn't help but feel emotional. It could be said that he had watched Dongfang Huaizhu and the others grow up.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Guyue shook her head.

"I trust this girl's character and conduct, but she's exceptionally sensitive and stubborn..."

He was well aware of the situation of his two daughters. The younger daughter was self-evident, while the elder daughter might be seen by outsiders as a perfect young lady from a respectable family.

But he knew Huaizhu's situation very well; once she made up her mind about something, almost no one could stop her.

He might not act impulsively most of the time, but sometimes he can be reckless and even act without hesitation, even at the cost of his own life. That's why he can't let go of them.

"General Feixiao, let me introduce you to this gentleman, Dongfang Bu, the current head of the Dongfang Secret Realm..."

After discussing the children for a few moments, Dongfang Guyue's expression turned serious, and she began to introduce Dongfang Bu, who was standing beside her, to Feixiao.

Feixiao's purpose in coming here is to find Dongfang Bu and the Dongfang Secret Realm behind him.

"Mr. Dongfang..."

Feixiao reached out to stop Dongfang Guyue from continuing, looking at Dongfang Bu in front of him. It was clear that Dongfang Bu did not have a good impression of him.

However, Feixiao didn't care and went straight to the point. "I'm a straightforward person, so I won't beat around the bush. I think the Eastern Manor Lord has already mentioned my purpose to you, and you are also aware of the situation in the Dongfang Secret Realm."

"Even without my intervention, given the current state of the Dongfang Spirit Race, trouble will inevitably arise soon. Within the circle, I am determined to achieve unity, and the Dongfang Secret Realm is no exception. So... what is your decision?"