Meanwhile, inside the main hall of the Defense Clan.
Yang Wudi and Bai He arrived one after the other. They were both taken aback when they saw Tang San sitting in the guest seat.
Yang Wudi's face instantly darkened, and he Soul Breaking Spear into the ground, causing fine cracks to appear in the stone bricks.
"How dare you show your face here? If it weren't for your instigation, that old gorilla Tai Tan wouldn't have acted rashly and ended up with the extermination of his entire clan!"
Tang San's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly stood up.
He knew that among the three clans, Yang Wudi was the strongest in combat and the most stubborn in temperament. If he wanted to succeed, he had to first win over this person.
He suppressed his emotions and said with a guilty expression, "Clan Chief Yang, please calm down. That was purely an accident. Clan Chief Tai Tan was attacked by the Xiong Jun. It really had nothing to do with me. The Xiong Jun is inherently unpredictable, and no one expected it to attack suddenly."
"Hmph." Yang Wudi turned his head away, clearly not entirely convinced, but he didn't delve any deeper. He sat back down in his chair and got straight to the point, "Tell me, what exactly do you want by calling the two of us here?"
Tang San composed himself, his tone turning colder.
"Naturally, they joined forces to kill Shen Yifeng. He was a core member of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and an indirect culprit in the death of the Tai Tan Clan Chief. He was about to travel with his team to Spirit City for the finals, a long journey, making it the perfect time to strike."
Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent instantly.
Bai He was the most meticulous; his first reaction was to weigh the pros and cons.
Shen Yifeng was capable of annihilating the Strength Clan, so he must be quite powerful. What if we act rashly and suffer a backlash?
Seeing this, Niu Gao spoke up to smooth things over, "I called you all here to discuss this together. Keeping Shen Yifeng around will only cause trouble in the end. Today, Young Master Tang San is also here, and with the Clear Sky Sect backing us up, we might as well give it a try."
Tang San pressed his advantage. "As long as the three clan leaders are willing to join forces and ambush Shen Yifeng halfway, he will surely die. Afterwards, I will report to the sect and ensure the safety of the three clans."
His hands, hanging by his sides, tightened slightly. His gaze swept over the expressions of the three men, and he felt reassured.
Given the threat to their family's survival and the promise from the Clear Sky Sect, these three would never refuse.
Yang Wudi snorted coldly, stood up abruptly, Soul Breaking Spear heavily on the ground, causing the hall to tremble slightly.
"I'm not involved in this matter. If you want to make a scene, go ahead and make your own."
"What 'Xiong Jun's surprise attack'? In the end, wasn't it you who instigated the Tai Tan to attack? The old gorilla was killed because of you."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and walked out of the hall with a swift gait, showing no mercy whatsoever.
Tang San's smile froze on his lips. He hadn't expected Yang Wudi to be so disrespectful, directly undermining him in front of Niu Gao and Bai He, leaving him humiliated.
His fingers tightened subtly, a fire burning inside him, but he dared not let it out. He needed their help now, and if he drove them away, it would be a loss for him.
The main hall fell silent for a moment.
Niu Gao and Bai He exchanged a glance, both seeing hesitation in each other's eyes.
Yang Wudi character and possessed the Soul Breaking Spear, so he naturally had the confidence to refuse.
But neither of their clans could do that. The example of the Strength Clan was a stark warning; if the Xiong Jun came knocking, they wouldn't even have a chance to resist.
Rather than waiting to die, it's better to take a gamble and get on board with the Clear Sky Sect.
"That's just Yang Wudi's temper, don't take it to heart." Bai He spoke first, stroking his beard as he slowly said, "Since Niu Gao also thinks it's feasible, then our Speed Clan will agree. Leave the scouting and surveillance to us, and we'll make sure we know Shen Yifeng's whereabouts perfectly."
Niu Gao nodded in agreement. " The Defense Clan will be responsible for setting up the ambush from the front, while we'll handle the fortifications and traps. Without Yang Wudi, we'll just be missing a strong attacker, but it doesn't mean we can't fight."
Tang San breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and immediately smiled, "Rest assured, both clan leaders, my teacher Yu Xiaogang has also contacted other experts to assist us. Even without Yang Wudi, we are almost certain to capture Shen Yifeng and will never allow either clan to take any risks."
He spoke politely, but his heart had already turned cold.
Yang Wudi is practically courting death.
How dare a mere subordinate sect disobey the young master of the Clear Sky Sect?
Once we've dealt with Shen Yifeng, the first thing we'll do is deal with the Breaking Clan.
He made a note of this debt.
Another period of time passed.
On the day of departure, a long line of carriages stretched across Heaven Dou City Square. Teams from various academies boarded the carriages one after another, with guards arranged in front and behind, creating a magnificent spectacle. The sound of wheels rolling over the stone slabs rose and fell, and it looked like the team was about to set off.
Inside the carriage of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Lan Xuanyu peeked out from behind the curtain, scanning left and right several times, but couldn't spot Qian Renxue.
She shrank back, frowning as she asked Shen Yifeng, "Where did Renxue go? It's so late and she's still nowhere to be seen."
Shen Yifeng leaned back on the cushions, resting with his eyes closed. Hearing this, he didn't even lift his eyelids, "Something probably delayed me. I'll catch up later."
"What could be more important than setting off?" Lan Xuanyu pouted, her face full of displeasure. "This girl is never punctual, always waiting for others. I think we should just fire her, so as not to delay the whole team's journey."
Just as he finished speaking, a figure walked past outside the carriage curtain.
Qian Renxue, disguised as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, was inspecting the procession when she overheard this conversation as she reached the window.
Her lips twitched suddenly, and she paused for half a second.
How Lan Xuanyu be so venomous? He was only supposed to see her off as the Crown Prince first, and then catch up later in a different identity, and she was already trying to kick him out?
She was both annoyed and amused, but showed no sign of it on her face, maintaining her refined and gentle demeanor Crown Prince.
She raised her hand and gently tapped the side of the carriage, and all three people in the carriage looked over.
Qian Renxue smiled gently and said calmly, "Captain Shen, Miss Renxue has some personal matters to attend to and will catch up with the group on horseback later. There's no need to wait for her. I came here specifically to inform her."
Shen Yifeng raised his eyes slightly and nodded calmly. "Thank you for informing me, Your Highness. I understand."
Lan Xuanyu snorted, turned her face away without saying a word, still muttering to herself about the trouble.
A moment later, at the leader's command, the convoy slowly started moving.
The wheels rolled on, heading towards Spirit City.
Qian Renxue stood there watching the procession depart, then turned and headed towards the palace, preparing to change back to her original identity.
She wanted to see what Lan Xuanyu would say when she caught up with the group.
Inside another carriage, Tang San lowered his eyes, his fingertips gently tapping his knees.
He had already bribed one of the grooms in the caravan, agreeing to deliberately lead Shen Yifeng's carriage to a side road when they reached the Soulfall Valley ahead.
The valley was narrow and sheltered by dense forests on both sides, making it perfect for an ambush.
Tang San slowly clenched his fist. " Shen Yifeng, today is your death day."
He was determined to avenge the grudges against his teachers Zhao Wuji and Qin Ming, as well as the humiliation suffered by Shrek Academy, all with interest. He took a deep breath to suppress his surging emotions, his eyes filled with only icy killing intent.