Stop the Infiltration Plan and Soul Hunting Plan, Recall Qian Renxue Immediately

"The Soul Hunting Plan targets the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

Third Enshrined Elder Azure Phoenix Douluo took over, speaking steadily in an analytical tone.

"The plan would mobilize elite forces, including the strength of Worship Hall, to eliminate these two major threats with thunderous force, weaken the Upper Three Sects' alliance, and clear obstacles for what comes next."

"But..."

He paused and glanced at Ye Xian, seated at the head of the table.

"Though this plan appears swift and fierce, it is in fact exceedingly dangerous. It could easily provoke a violent backlash from the entire soul master world, perhaps even pushing the Two Great Empires, Heaven Dou and Star Luo, into an unprecedented alliance with the sect forces."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is wealthier than any other and has extensive connections. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan possesses profound foundations and formidable combat strength. Even if Spirit Hall prevailed through a direct assault, our own losses would certainly be devastating and could damage our very foundation."

Ye Xian nodded lightly. Azure Phoenix Douluo's analysis made sense.

It seemed that, over the years, these Enshrined Elders had not simply been sitting around doing nothing.

Next, Fifth Enshrined Elder Light Feather Douluo spoke as well.

"The Heaven Dou Infiltration Plan."

His fingertip traced across the table as though outlining an invisible map of the empire.

"At its core is the Young Mistress, 'Xue Qinghe.' This plan has taken many years and consumed countless resources."

"Its purpose is to seize complete control of the Heaven Dou Empire's highest authority and bring it into Spirit Hall's territory without spilling blood."

"Though progress has been relatively smooth so far, there are too many variables. Once exposed and 'Xue Qinghe's' identity is uncovered, not only will all our previous efforts be lost, but the Young Mistress herself may be endangered."

"It would also instantly turn the Heaven Dou Empire into a mortal enemy, perhaps even triggering an all-out war in which the empires and sects united against Spirit Hall."

"Besides..."

His gaze flickered.

"This plan is entangled too deeply and can easily leave us at another's mercy. It is not an honorable path."

The two Enshrined Elders' analyses were clear and well reasoned, with the pros and cons plainly laid out.

Though the other Enshrined Elders did not speak, the exchanged looks in their eyes made it clear that they too understood the hidden dangers of these two plans.

They looked to Ye Xian, awaiting the judgment of this new master who had returned with absolute martial power.

Ye Xian's ice-blue eyes swept calmly across them. That gaze seemed capable of piercing hearts and seeing through every scheme and concern.

Rather than immediately commenting on the plans themselves, he asked a seemingly unrelated question.

"Is Qian Renxue still in the Heaven Dou Empire?"

A sharp glint flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes as he answered in a deep voice.

"Yes, Saint Son. Xue'er is still overseeing the core of the infiltration plan under the identity of 'Xue Qinghe.'"

"Recall her."

Ye Xian's voice held not the slightest ripple, yet his decision was beyond question.

"Have the Dark Guards send the message immediately."

"Recall her?"

Second Worship Golden Crocodile Douluo raised a thick brow and spoke instinctively.

"Your Highness, the plan has reached a critical stage. Recalling 'Xue Qinghe' now may cause upheaval in Heaven Dou, and years of painstaking effort could be lost."

"Lost?"

A faint curve rose at the corner of Ye Xian's mouth, as if he had heard a joke.

"Is an empire that needs a woman to spend years in hiding and steal another person's identity truly worth Spirit Hall's effort?"

"Bibi Dong's vision goes no further than this."

His finger tapped the table again. This time, frost patterns spread faster, and the temperature in the hall dropped several degrees.

"The Heaven Dou Empire is merely one corner of the chessboard. With Spirit Hall's current strength, why must we act so furtively?"

"Terminate the Infiltration Plan at once. Recall Qian Renxue. Spirit Hall's future favored daughter of heaven should not be trapped amid the petty schemes and filth of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace."

"Yes!"

Qian Daoliu was the first to respond, his voice firm and decisive. Deep in his eyes, a trace of nearly imperceptible relief and gratification flashed past.

"The Saint Son is wise!"

Recalling Qian Renxue had been what he wanted as well.

Then Ye Xian turned his gaze toward Light Feather Douluo, who had just given his analysis.

"The Soul Hunting Plan will be stopped as well."

His words were concise and forceful, without explanation, as though he were merely stating an established fact.

Yet the invisible pressure made Mighty Lion Douluo swallow the words he had been about to say.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan are not worth Spirit Hall paying such a great price."

Ye Xian's voice remained cold, yet it carried the perspective of one looking down from a higher plane.

"Canceling the Soul Hunting Plan is not a sign of weakness."

His ice-blue eyes swept over them, carrying a chill that seemed to see through everything.

"It is to concentrate all our strength upon the target that truly deserves to be destroyed."

The atmosphere in the hall instantly grew even heavier.

Every Enshrined Elder felt an even more piercing killing intent, like invisible ice needles locking onto a single direction.

"Clear Sky Sect!"

Ye Xian slowly uttered the three words, each syllable seeming to carry the weight of ten thousand years of ice.

"And the Four Single-Attribute Clans that depend on it—the Strength, Defense, Speed, and Breaking Clans!"

Boom!

An invisible mental shock seemed to explode within every Enshrined Elder's heart.

They were targeting the Clear Sky Sect, leader of the Upper Three Sects.

This was even crazier and more direct than dealing with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan at the same time.

The Clear Sky Sect had hidden itself from the world for years. Its foundations were unfathomable, and it possessed the Clear Sky Hammer, the number one tool martial soul under heaven.

"Your Highness!"

Sixth Enshrined Elder Thousand Jun Douluo could not help speaking, his voice grave.

"The Clear Sky Sect has sealed itself away for years. Its mountain gate is hidden, easy to defend and difficult to attack."

"Though the sect has few disciples, every one of them is an elite. Several Titled Douluo guard it as well, and their strength is unfathomable!"

"The cost of forcibly attacking the Clear Sky Sect may be impossible to estimate!"

"Who said I intended to force an attack on the Clear Sky Sect?"

Ye Xian's gaze was like two ice awls as it pierced into Thousand Jun Douluo.

"Is brute force the only thing in Bibi Dong's head? Foolish!"

He leaned back slightly against the cold chair, his posture carrying the calm composure of someone in command of the entire situation.

"The Clear Sky Sect is a hard bone. To gnaw through it, we need finesse."

"And the Four Single-Attribute Clans are the joints it has exposed outside!"

"The Strength Clan of the Titan Clan, the Defense Clan of the Niu Gao Clan, the Speed Clan of the Bai He Clan, and the Breaking Clan of the Yang Wudi Clan."

Ye Xian listed them as though they were treasures in his own home, his voice cold and precise.

"Back then, to avoid Spirit Hall's edge, the Clear Sky Sect cut off its tail to survive, ruthlessly abandoning the four clans and leaving them to fend for themselves."

"That hatred, carved into their very bones, will be our finest blade."

"The Saint Son means..."

Understanding flashed through Third Enshrined Elder Azure Phoenix Douluo's eyes.

"Divide and dismantle them? Start with the four clans, stir up their hatred toward the Clear Sky Sect, and perhaps... bring them under our command?"

"The hatred was planted long ago. There is no need to deliberately stir it up."

Ye Xian's fingertip passed over the tabletop, leaving behind a line of ice that briefly formed before swiftly vanishing.

"What we must do is give them hope for revenge, an irresistible temptation, and... a path toward a broader future beneath Spirit Hall's protection."

He looked at Qian Daoliu and spoke slowly.

"Great Enshrined Elder, does Spirit Hall's resource vault contain blueprints for top-grade metals suitable for the Strength Clan's art of forging?"

"Top-grade architectural design plans that would enthrall the Defense Clan?"

"Secret techniques capable of raising the Speed Clan's speed limit?"

"And rare medicinal tomes that could drive even Yang Wudi, that medicine-obsessed man of the Breaking Clan, mad?"