"Pill Tower thinks much as we do. After what happened to the Spirit Clan, it has even less affection for the Dou Di Descendant Clans and no desire to forge ties with them."
Though Xuan Yi had temporarily stepped down from her position among Pill Tower's Three Giants, she still held considerable standing there. Through her, Yao Lao could get a fairly clear picture of Pill Tower's movements.
From their exchanges, it also seemed that Pill Tower very much hoped Xiao Yan would not join forces with the Dou Di Descendant Clans, but would instead work with them to face what lay ahead. In Pill Tower's eyes, Xiao Yan, who had helped them through the Spirit Clan crisis, was clearly a partner they could trust completely.
"So I still think we should ally with the other powers of the Central Plains. With the strength we have now, we might even have a good chance of taking the lead."
"That would bring us a great deal more trouble, but looking at the long term, the benefits would be greater too."
Yao Lao had finally made his meaning clear. At the same time, he had conveyed another belief: he remained certain that their side could win this upheaval.
After all, only the victors needed to consider the future.
When Yao Lao finished, Xiao Yan turned once more to Mu Yaoyin of the Heavenly Luan Clan.
Because of the wedding, Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian had not been involved in everything from beginning to end. Venerable Wind, Yao Lao, and Mu Yaoyin, however, had been present throughout, so he needed to hear their opinions first.
"Senior Mu, what do you think?"
"Master, with you here, I won't presume to speak out of turn. Your decision is the decision of the Heavenly Luan