The Young Man

"This..." Even though Xiao Yu had laid everything out before Tang Zhen, Tang Zhen still hesitated.

His hesitation was understandable. Blazing Flame Valley had no conflict with Soul Hall at present. If they directly allied with the Underworld, would that not mean siding with the Underworld against Soul Hall?

Xiao Yu looked at Tang Zhen and said, "Valley Master Tang, between Soul Hall and the Underworld, you must make a choice. Remaining neutral is absolutely impossible. Soul Hall will not allow Blazing Flame Valley to stay out of this!"

Tang Zhen gave Xiao Yu a cold laugh. "But at least for now, we have no grievances with Soul Hall, do we? And even if we agree to an alliance with the Underworld, if the Underworld truly goes to war with Soul Hall someday, would you not be dragging allies like us into it?"

"Lord Xiao certainly has a fine plan," Tang Zhen said with a chuckle.

"Oh? So if Blazing Flame Valley clashes with Soul Hall first, then we should naturally stand by and do nothing?" Xiao Yu retorted sharply.

Tang Zhen's expression changed. Soul Hall's actions across the continent had repeatedly crossed the line in recent years. If this continued, Blazing Flame Valley might truly come into conflict with Soul Hall.

"Then... regarding the alliance, I'm afraid I will need to discuss it with Blazing Flame Valley's Old Ancestor," Tang Zhen said.

Xiao Yu recalled that Blazing Flame Valley indeed had an Old Ancestor, seemingly called Ancestor Huoyun, whose strength had reached the middle stage of a One-Star Dou Saint.

He did not press the matter. Instead, he rose and looked at Tang Zhen. "Very well. In that case, Valley Master Tang should discuss it properly with Blazing Flame Valley's Old Ancestor. I hope you can give me a