Shi Yue's Gift

"Fellow Daoist Qin, before the other Nascent Soul Cultivators reach the front lines, we should fight the Great Tang Five Sects a few more times. First, it will give our disciples some experience. Second, it will bind the cultivators who surrendered to us firmly to our cause. Third, it will lull the Nascent Soul Cultivators of the Great Tang Five Sects into a false sense of security," Deng Nantian suggested.

Qin Wuji's face showed his approval. He nodded and said, "Fellow Daoist Deng's suggestion is a good one. Do any of the other fellow Daoists have a better idea?"

"I think we should wait a little. Ideally, the Northern Yan Cultivation World and the Great Tang Cultivation World will join forces. It would be best if we could wipe out the Nascent Soul Cultivators of both Northern Yan and Great Tang in one fell swoop. Otherwise, after destroying Great Tang, we'll still have to divide our forces to deal with Northern Yan, Southern Shu, and Western Han. If we can wipe out Northern Yan and Great Tang in one go, I don't think Southern Shu and Western Han will hold out much longer."

Qin Wuji's eyes lit up. After a moment's thought, he said in a grave tone, "That's a good suggestion. However, wiping out Northern Yan and Great Tang at once would be too difficult. We might not be able to accomplish it anytime soon. We'd better proceed step by step."

"I agree. You have to eat your rice one mouthful at a time. You can't get fat from one bite, and you'll only make yourself sick if you try."

"Since none of the other fellow Daoists object, we'll do as Fellow Daoist Deng suggested. Send someone to deliver a message to the Great Tang Five Sects at once.