The Sage Master's Words

Although the Sage Master knew that Zhang Yang was making excuses and had brought two Demon Lords with him, he was not afraid.

He's a veteran at the Tribulation Realm, renowned for over a thousand years.

Even if the three top experts attacked together, they wouldn't be able to defeat him in a short time.

This place is not far from the Langya Sacred Land, which can provide support at any time.

Moreover, he was well aware that if a major battle were to break out at this time, it would also be detrimental to the development of the Azure Cloud Sect, so the two sides would probably not fight.

He shook his head, looked at Zhang Yang, and said, "So you're Zhang Yang!"

I've been wanting to see you for so long... You've really screwed over our Langya Sacred Land!

As the Sage Master spoke, he chuckled helplessly.

Even a mighty super sect could be so easily outmaneuvered; he had to admit that Zhang Yang was a genius.

Zhang Yang said solemnly, "Senior Sage Master, you are mistaken. What do you mean I betrayed your Langya Sacred Land?"

"My son Xiu Ping only visited you once, yet you angered him so much... and even produced that report in the Azure Cloud Gazette. You still say you didn't harm our Langya Sacred Land?" The Sage Master stared at Zhang Yang and asked irritably.

Zhang Yang counted on his fingers and looked at the Sage Master, saying, "The Langya Sacred Land used a double agent scheme, a honey trap, and a divide-and-conquer scheme to deal with the Azure Cloud Sect... while I only used one!"

"Playing along with their plan?"

"That's right!" Zhang Yang nodded. "So, it wasn't me who tricked your Langya Sacred Land; it was clearly your Langya Sacred Land that came looking for me."

They used a double agent to abduct Nangong Qiyu, used a honey trap to deal with him, and even wanted to marry Situ Mingyue. They also sent Zhang Changshan and others to infiltrate the Azure Cloud Sect... These were all schemes of the Langya Sacred Land.

The Sage Master stared at Zhang Yang for a long time, then suddenly laughed, "You, a perfectly good cultivator, instead of reading Daoist texts, have taken a liking to military strategy... Isn't this something for us scholars to do?"

Zhang Yang smiled slightly, thinking to himself, "Your pathetic schemes, you call that military strategy?"

The Sage Master looked at Azure Cloud Master and said with admiration, "You've taken on a fine disciple!"

Azure Cloud Master smiled slightly and said calmly, "I think even the heavens couldn't bear to see the plight of our Azure Cloud Sect, which is why they deliberately sent Zhang Yang to join the Azure Cloud Sect!"

In those last few centuries, the Azure Cloud Sect was terribly bullied.

The Sage Master sighed and said, "If I said I didn't want to see this situation either, would you believe me?"

"I don't believe it!" Zhang Yang shouted from the side.

Azure Cloud Master glanced at Zhang Yang and nodded slightly, but it was impossible to tell whether he agreed with Zhang Yang or with the Sage Master.

"The overall situation!" The Sage Master's expression turned serious. "First of all, there's the overall situation within the Langya Sacred Land. Although I'm in charge of the Langya Sacred Land, there are several factions within it. When everyone is focused on dealing with the Azure Cloud Sect, I, as the leader of the Langya Sacred Land, have no reason to object."

Secondly, there's the overall trend of the world. The other eight super sects in the world are all going after your Azure Cloud Sect. This kind of trend is something that the Langya Sacred Land cannot contend with.

The Langya Sacred Land can only follow the trend.

Finally, there's the overall trend in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

If the Azure Cloud Sect is destined to decline, then it's better for it to decline sooner rather than later.

A new force will inevitably emerge from the ruins of the Azure Cloud Sect, bringing about new changes to the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

At this point, the Sage Master paused, a hint of arrogance in his expression, and said, "The reason I say these things is not to bow down to your Azure Cloud Sect, but to explain, or rather, to summarize, the facts of the past."

That's all.

Today's meeting is also driven by a major trend.

The Azure Cloud Sect, having reached its lowest point, is now flourishing and bursting with vitality.

However, if the vitality of the Azure Cloud Sect is interrupted, the consequences will be dire.

The Sage Master turned his gaze to Zhang Yang and asked, "As the leader of the Azure Cloud Sect, young man, am I right?"

Zhang Yang smiled but didn't say anything.

He admitted that the Sage Master was right; the Azure Cloud Sect did indeed appear to be very prosperous at the moment.

However, this prosperity is an illusion, and it could be extinguished at any time.

At that time, everyone in the Azure Cloud Sect will surely suffer a miserable fate.

However, Zhang Yang was also very clear that the Sage Master was not giving the Azure Cloud Sect a well-intentioned reminder when he said all this.

This was a preemptive strike during the negotiations; the Sage Master was subtly suppressing the Azure Cloud Sect in an attempt to gain the upper hand in subsequent talks.

Although Zhang Yang noticed, he remained silent and watched the Sage Master perform.

Azure Cloud Master did not discover the Sage Master's methods. Although he was strong in combat, he had very little experience interacting with people.

It can be said that he spent 80% of his life thinking about how to deal with the Demon Lord, and 20% thinking about how to continue the sect and fight against other sects. He really didn't have any extra energy to think about anything else.

Hearing the Sage Master speak so gravely, he frowned and asked, "Sage Master, what is your view on the current situation?"

Seeing that the conversation was getting into his rhythm, the Sage Master smiled slightly, "Right now, the entire Immortal Cultivation Realm is actually waiting for a change."

This change reflects the attitude of the Demon Race in the Ten Thousand Mountains twenty years later, while also observing the changes within your Azure Cloud Sect clan.

If I'm not mistaken, twenty years from now, the entire Immortal Cultivation Realm will erupt into unprecedented chaos.

If your Azure Cloud Sect can maintain sufficient strength to protect itself within twenty years, it will have a chance to survive.

Moreover, this is assuming there is no internal chaos within your Azure Cloud Sect.

If chaos ensues, then we won't have to wait twenty years."

At this point, he glanced at the two great Demon Lord beside him; clearly, the cause of the chaos might lie with the Demon Lord.

Azure Cloud Master remained silent.

All of this was within his disciple's plan, so what problems could the Azure Cloud Sect possibly have?

The First Five-Year Plan is already in effect and is proving very successful.

If things continue to develop in this way, what else does the Azure Cloud Sect have to worry about?

The Sage Master found it strange; he had made it sound so serious, so why wasn't Azure Cloud Master worried at all?

He glanced at Zhang Yang and continued seriously, "I've also read the Azure Cloud Gazette on your military exercises. Those weapons are really impressive. Although I don't know exactly how these weapons were developed, I'm sure they have some very significant limitations."

It is highly unrealistic for you to rely on these weapons to fight against other sects in the world.

Therefore, we must find other solutions.

Azure Cloud Master was indeed somewhat melancholy. He knew very well that even if the Azure Cloud Sect used all the materials to refine both the Space-Based Weapon and the Destroyer One, they would not be able to produce more than a few.

That thing was just something Zhang Yang created to scare people.

Just as he was about to ask the Sage Master, Zhang Yang suddenly said, "I've also read your Langya Sacred Land's Langya Gazette; it's quite good. Moreover, you've also developed a gun. If you continue your research, you'll definitely be able to develop Space-Based Weapon, Destroyer, and the like. I'm actually looking forward to Langya Sacred Land's subsequent military exercises!"

Even Sage Master like him couldn't help but feel a tightness in his chest.

Is this kid targeting me on purpose?

His speaking rhythm was abruptly interrupted by Zhang Yang.