How Could the Weak Define the Strong in This World?

Based on his interactions with various powerful clans during this period, Li Yuanming could roughly guess their intentions.

If Yu Tunzhou insists on going his own way and refuses to listen to the will of the many Aristocratic Clan in Northern Plains, then they can only agree on the surface but give him perfunctory answers in secret.

In everyone's view, as long as they don't do anything reckless and only outwardly comply while inwardly disobeying, would Yu Tunzhou really confiscate their property and exterminate their entire clan for this?

If he follows this path, how is he any different from the Six Paths of Evil and Demons?

Throughout history, apart from one tyrant thousands of years ago, no one has ever dared to act in this way.

After all, making enemies of all the powerful Aristocratic Clan in the world is simply courting death!

Even Li Yuanming himself largely agreed with some of the views of these aristocratic families.

The reason is simple: Northern Plains is too big.

The current imperial court is simply incapable of managing this vast land.

Many messages couldn't even get out of the county seat.

Yu Tunzhou is no less a ruthless individual who disregards human life.

Ultimately----

Although he is strong, he has too little knowledge of the various underhanded tactics used by powerful Aristocratic Clan.

There are some things that, if you haven't seen them, you probably wouldn't imagine even after several lifetimes that a "person" could do such a thing.

As the head of the Aristocratic Clan, Li Yuanming was never concerned with good or bad. He was well aware that what he needed to protect was the interests of the clan, and for this, the first thing he had to sacrifice was his personal honor and disgrace.

Even he felt that some of the methods were far too insidious and despicable.

On the way here, although he didn't say it outright, he implicitly acknowledged that Yu Tunzhou was no match for the major Aristocratic Clan of Northern Plains.

Ultimately, this person is a "righteous person".

But at this moment.

Looking at the list in his hand, Li Yuanming choked up for a moment, and his palms were sweating.

After a long silence, he spoke in a voice that even he himself found unfamiliar, his voice hoarse. "Great Hero Yu, if Northern Dark Sea retreats, who will defend the Northern Dark Sea line?"

Yu Tunzhou was speechless. "Brother Li, are you finally starting to worry that Northern Dark Sea is undefended?"

He shook his head. "I went to the Northern Dark Sea before and only then did I learn that Northern Dark Sea had single-handedly defended the Northern Sea defense line, but was facing the predicament of being cut off from supplies. Only then did I realize that in the past few years, many forces in the Northern Dark Sea had been blocking the overseas Demon Race for Northern Plains, but not a single one of them from Northern Plains had contributed their efforts, nor were they even willing to contribute any money."

"From that time on, I have held the Northern Plains Aristocratic Clan in high esteem."

Li Yuanming hurriedly said, "Great Hero Yu, you misunderstand. Previously, the Xie Household was powerful and cut off the supply line between Northern Plains and Northern Dark Sea. The aristocratic Aristocratic Clan of Northern Plains had ulterior motives—"

Yu Tunzhou interrupted with a laugh, "Including the past two years too?"

Li Yuanming was speechless.

"Furthermore, this line in Northern Plains shouldn't be called a supply line; it should be called a 'trade line.'"

"I can actually understand it. It also fits my stereotype of aristocratic Aristocratic Clan —because they know that the Northern Dark Sea Faction, built by Lu Huaiqing, will never back down, so they are naturally fearless."

Yu Tunzhou sighed, "After all, since we will never back down, it's not an obligation, but a responsibility."

Why should we pay for other people's responsibilities?

Li Yuanming felt a sudden, inexplicable unease.

"Brother Li, Master Lu died three years ago."

Yu Tunzhou with a soft sigh.

Li Yuanming wiped away his sweat, but he didn't know why this person suddenly changed the subject and brought up Lu Huaiqing's death.

That person's death had absolutely nothing to do with the various Aristocratic Clan of Northern Plains.

"This fully proves one point: nothing in this world is irreplaceable, and no one is so important that the world would stop turning without them."

Yu Tunzhou spoke casually, then looked at the somewhat absent-minded Li Yuanming and comforted him with a smile, "Brother Li, there's no need to be too nervous. The power of the Northern Dark Sea isn't something that can be easily transferred just by yielding to them."

"Although Northern Plains is vast, its ley lines are limited. We need to carefully consider which prefectures should be left to the local Aristocratic Clan, which should be vacated to accommodate the meritorious officials of the Northern Dark Sea, and even which forces in the Northern Dark Sea are qualified to relocate here."

"As for the Northern Sea defense line, Brother Li, there's no need to worry. The Demon Race has retreated, and the Northern Sea is safe for the time being."

Li Yuanming was deeply shocked. He wanted to speak, but the words stuck in his throat.

Northern Sea Defense Line----

The Demon Race have retreated; is there no more worry in the Northern Sea?!

The news struck him like a thunderbolt, tearing a hole in his mind.

This news is extremely important!

It was as if something that had been ignored or even relied upon by various schools of thought had been revealed to them again.

The reason why everyone was wary of Yu Tunzhou but not afraid of him was not only because he was a righteous person, but also because he was alone.

Even if everyone outwardly complies but inwardly defies him, how could he possibly verify every single county town?

Now, Li Yuanming's body trembled, finally realizing that the list in his hand was not just a threat or a warning, but rather—

Real!

Yu Tunzhou is really preparing to relocate the Northern Dark Sea forces to Northern Plains!

This is not a threat or intimidation, but a reality that is about to unfold!

In an instant, Li Yuanming realized the key: the "Yu Tunzhou" strategy could, on the one hand, use the power of the Northern Dark Sea to put pressure on the Aristocratic Clan of the Northern Plains, and on the other hand, use the relocation of Northern Plains as bait to provoke the Northern Dark Sea forces.

Use your strength for your own benefit.

They couldn't even stop it, because it was a blatant, overt conspiracy!

Resisting the Demon Race and settling the heroes who fought against the demons in the Northern Dark Sea —either of these is perfectly justifiable!

If the Northern Plains Aristocratic Clan can say no to this, then Yu Tunzhou can also carry out a purge against the Northern Plains Aristocratic Clan.

And the most important of them all is----

The will of the Northern Dark Sea Faction!

With the Northern Sea front secured, then the Northern Dark Sea forces—

There are no longer any absolutely irrevocable constraints.

They have always faced the Northern Dark Sea Faction's greatest "reliance," which crumbled without warning.

In this matter, they didn't even need to think about dividing the Northern Dark Sea Faction and Yu Tunzhou.

Because the will of both parties is absolutely aligned in this matter.

This moment.

Li Yuanming felt an unprecedented fear.

This person had clearly anticipated the thoughts of each family, but disdained to argue with them about those unsavory ideas. Instead, he crushed all the Aristocratic Clan ' wishful thinking and reliance in the most ruthless way.

One day, the Northern Dark Sea forces will move into the Northern Plains in large numbers, with Yu Tunzhou providing support. Once these people have established themselves, how much room for survival and how much say will the Ten Aristocratic Clan have left?

This is completely different from when the Xie Household unified the Northern Plains!

Xie Household wants is submission. As long as the Aristocratic Clan bow down, they can, just like they have for thousands of years, close their doors and become their own landowners.

But this person, whether he submits or not, will ultimately destroy the foundation of the Aristocratic Clan!

Li Yuanming felt a chill run down his spine. "Great Hero Yu, this—this might ignite internal strife in the Northern Plains!"

"Internal strife?"

Yu Tunzhou chuckled, "Brother Li is too humorous. When the Xie Household was alive, Northern Plains was still peaceful and stable. Now that I've arrived, how could Northern Plains possibly fall into war?"

"Don't worry, Brother Li."

"A fight is unlikely."

"No defensive formation in Northern Plains can withstand a single punch from Yu."

Beneath those seemingly casual words, Li Yuanming heard a blatant threat of force, yet felt only a profound sense of powerlessness.

Because what the person in front of you says is true.

Just as the Great Yan was about to collapse, a rain of extraordinary experts from beyond the heavens attracted the attention of all Dharma Aspect.

The various families in Northern Plains were unable to find a mediator.

Before Li Yuanming could speak, Yu Tunzhou had already stood up, instantly giving Li Yuanming an invisible sense of pressure, and he completely forgot the words he had prepared.

Yu Tunzhou smiled and said, "Brother Li, where do you think my strength ranks in the Northern Plains today?"

Li Yuanming hesitated and said, "With Great Hero Yu's strength, he should now be second only to Formation Master Jiang."

"Wrong."

Yu Tunzhou shook his head, "Northern Plains still harbors Xue Wuya, so for now, I can only settle for third place."

"But before your aristocratic Aristocratic Clan, I, Yu, am no different from the number one."

"Anyway, even if you all combine your strength, you still can't beat Yu."

Li Yuanming was momentarily speechless. Was this man trying to demonstrate his military might?

"The weak in this world always live within the boundaries of the freedom afforded to the strong."

Yu Tunzhou said slowly, "How the strong define their freedom is their freedom."

"In this world, how can the weak define the strong?"

"To put it another way," the powerful Aristocratic Clan of Northern Plains should simply listen to whatever I say right now; what right do they have to tell me what to do?

Those who attempt to obstruct my Dao Path through despicable means should perhaps remember this saying, "Those who oppose my Dao and Virtue are on the demonic path."

Do you agree, Brother Li?

Li Yuanming felt his mouth was dry, and after a long while, he said, "What Great Hero Yu says is absolutely right."

"I agree. If we can't be willful now that we're third in Northern Plains, then who can?" Yu Tunzhou laughed heartily. "Brother Li, go tell everyone!"

"I, Yu, can live a long time, so my vision is also very far-reaching. I can disregard temporary gains and losses, and endure temporary bloodshed and sacrifice, only looking at the next ten, a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand years."

"Ten thousand years from now, perhaps there will be Aristocratic Clan, perhaps Aristocratic Clan."

"But I, Yu, will still stand here."

Li Yuanming didn't remember how he left the courtyard, only that when he reached the gate, he couldn't help but look back.

The man stood under the eaves, his blue robe billowing in the wind. His gaze passed over the layers of rooftops and eaves, looking towards the far north horizon, his expression revealing no trace of joy or anger.

That moment.

Li Yuanming clearly realized that the young man standing there was already a peerless expert in the Northern Plains, who had single-handedly destroyed the Xie Household.

His reputation is no less than that of any other high -Dharma Aspect Master in the world, enough to make any being under the Six Paths of Six Paths of Evil and Demons Dharma Aspect flee in terror, and he deserves the deep respect of all powerful beings below the Grandmaster.

No one can fool him.

Because that would come at a price far worse than bloodshed.

Li Yuanming walked out of the courtyard, lost in thought, and left the Luo Household, ignoring the probing questions and inquiries from the various representatives who were already waiting along the way.

He walked down the long street, looking up at the sky over Xuanbei Commandery, when a piece of paper floated overhead, heading towards the Luo Household's direction.

He didn't seem to care, and remained silent.

The sky over Northern Plains ----

Things are really going to change.

In the courtyard.

Yu Tunzhou caught the letter that was blown into the courtyard by the wind.

Upon seeing the contents of the paper, he couldn't help but smirk.

That witch is indeed full of cunning schemes.

Now, the central hub of the Xuanbei Commandery formation is on his body, and with a single thought, he can have a complete view of the entire Xuanbei Commandery.

Even Immortals and Gods might not be able to hide their tracks under his nose.

But this note had drifted all the way from outside the city, carried by the wind, through the streets, past the Luo Household's guards, and finally landed in front of him.

It seems like it was destined.

Is this considered a way to use the Luo River Diagram)?

[One month later, at the Human Emperor's Temporary Palace, I joined forces with Young Hero Guo to kill Xue Wuya.]

Yu Tunzhou squinted.

Will they join forces to kill Xue Wuya a month later?

Is this a way for me to repay a favor to her?

Yu Tunzhou suddenly remembered something.

He turned and looked south.

The year is drawing to a close, and in just half a month, it will be the fourth year of the Tianshun era.

According to Master Lu's calculations

In the third year of the Tianshun, the Great Yan collapsed.