to be honest.
Among the seven major powers, the location of that old man from Heavenly Sword Peak is indeed quite difficult to find.
The other six major powers all reside in mansions.
Only this old man from Heavenly Sword Peak was in a deep mountain forest.
He practiced swordsmanship alone.
Ye Qiubai arrived at a mountain spring, and above the spring, an old man sat cross-legged with his eyes closed and a long sword resting on his knees.
Strands of Sword Intent, surpassing Supreme Realm, swirled around the old man.
It doesn't look particularly special.
However, a windless zone seemed to have formed around the old man.
Occasionally, leaves would fall.
However, as soon as you enter this area, you will be cut into countless pieces by an invisible Sword Intent!
Ye Qiubai cupped his hands and said, "Junior Ye Qiubai greets Senior."
The old man from Heavenly Sword Peak did not open his eyes.
Instead, he said, "Why are you here instead of drawing up a star map of our forces?"
Ye Qiubai smiled and said, "I've only come to have a chat with you, senior."
"You want me to help you disrupt the plans of other factions?"
"That's right."
Ye Qiubai was not surprised.
The other party will guess your intentions.
Having lived for so many years and being a high-ranking figure in Heavenly Sword Peak, what hasn't he seen?
Chu Guidao sneered and said, " Heavenly Sword Peak has already gained a lot of benefits, why should I help you?"
Ye Qiubai said, "Senior should know me."
Upon hearing these words...
Chu Guidao suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with Sword Intent like lightning!
He stared directly at Ye Qiubai, as if trying to see right through him.
Why do you think that?
Ye Qiubai explained, "Because the old man who gave me the iron sheet saved me time and time again."
"Their intention was to prevent my death, and at the same time, a more powerful senior wanted to see me."
"They must have noticed some special quality in me, or perhaps I have a lot of talent?"
"However, that's not important. What's important is that the old man left without worry after the seven major powers arrived here."
"That means that the old man is one of the seven major forces."
"And I am a sword cultivator. Among the seven major forces, only Heavenly Sword Peak, where you are, is entirely populated by sword cultivators, hence this conclusion."
Chu Guidao frowned and said, "You think you can confirm my identity based on just these things?"
Ye Qiubai shrugged and raised an eyebrow, saying, "I wasn't sure before, but after you said those words just now, I'm certain now."
Chu Guidao asked in surprise, "Aren't you afraid that you've guessed wrong and come here rashly only to be killed by me?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiubai replied nonchalantly, "Life is inherently full of gambles. If you gamble right, you win; if you gamble wrong, you can always start over."
Moreover, Ye Qiubai didn't think he would die here.
I only dared to do this because I was certain of this.
Upon hearing this...
Chu Guidao's eyes showed admiration as he said, "You're smart and have enough courage; no wonder that person took a liking to you."
Ye Qiubai was slightly taken aback.
That one?
It seemed as if they could see through Ye Qiubai's thoughts.
Chu Guidao smiled faintly, "The person who wants to see you is not me."
It seems that person's status is even higher than that of the old man before them?
Ye Qiubai didn't ask any further questions, and instead asked, "Senior, can you cooperate with our operation?"
"Why should I help you? My Heavenly Sword Peak has already received a large share of the pie, so why cause trouble?"
"Would you like more benefits, senior?"
"For example..." Ye Qiubai chuckled softly, "How about kicking out a few of the factions and monopolizing all the profits?"
Upon hearing this...
Chu Guidao stood up and nodded, saying, "I can help you, but I cannot intervene on your behalf."
"If the plan fails, you may face the seven major powers wiping out this world. Have you thought this through?"
Ye Qiubai nodded without hesitation.
After all, there's no better solution right now.
Doing nothing is also a form of slavery, a fate worse than death.
With a little effort, there's still a chance of success.
Even if we fail, it will only mean the start of a full-scale war.
Chu Guidao warned, "However, you're oversimplifying things. None of the seven major powers are simple-minded. Your plan is very likely to fail."
Ye Qiubai shrugged and said, "Failure is failure. The difference in strength is so great, we can only take a gamble."
After saying this, Ye Qiubai bowed to Chu Guidao again and left.
At this moment, within the Boundless Dynasty.
Upon Ye Qiubai's return, Mu Ziqing stepped forward and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
Ye Qiubai smiled.
Jian Wufeng, standing to the side, joked, "Clan Chief Mu, look at your girl. Before she even asks whether the plan succeeded, she's already asking if Qiubai is alright?"
Mu Libei snorted coldly and remained silent.
Mu Ziqing blushed, released Ye Qiubai's hand, and stepped aside.
Mu Zhengting, seated in a high position, smiled and said, "There's no need to ask anymore. Qiubai return here means we've already convinced them, right?"
Ye Qiubai nodded and said, "We've temporarily persuaded Wuxu City and Heavenly Sword Peak."
When they heard about Wuxu City, no one was too surprised.
After all, Wuxu City was the weakest of the seven major powers.
The share of the profits will definitely be less, so it's not surprising that Ye Qiubai was able to persuade him.
However, to everyone's surprise...
Was Heavenly Sword Peak also persuaded by Ye Qiubai?
That's one of the best among the seven major powers.
The benefits they receive will not be less than those of other forces, and may even be more!
This tactic of sowing discord is of no benefit to Heavenly Sword Peak!
What did Ye Qiubai promise to Heavenly Sword Peak?
Mu Zhengting also had some questions, but he didn't ask any further.
It seems that they offered something that moved the other party, making them willing to give up some of their interests.
After all, it wouldn't be surprising if the senior behind Ye Qiubai could produce something extraordinary.
"But."
Changing the subject, Ye Qiubai continued, "We still need to be prepared for battle. After all, the other side isn't stupid; they'll definitely realize this is a conspiracy."
Upon hearing this, the people from various factions began to criticize Ye Qiubai.
"Then why did you do it?"
"Won't this provoke their anger?"
"You're playing with fire! You're playing with fire!"
Ye Qiubai remained calm and said, "I'm just gambling, gambling on the other party's greed."
"Besides, even if we fail, the situation won't be worse than it is now."
Everyone fell silent.
really.
The worst that can happen is death.
That's still better than being treated like a slave.
Mu Zhengting nodded and said, " Qiubai is right, there is no better choice."
"Begin preparations. In four days, if we fail, we'll fight to the death!"
And it takes four days.
For a cultivator, it's just a matter of blinking an eye.
Seven pillars of light, reaching to the heavens, descended once more upon the Boundless Imperial City!