Battle Through the Heavens: I Am the Righteous Path

In the negotiation room prepared by Zijing, Yao Tian and Yao Ling were invited in by Xiao Yan first. After arranging them to sit down, Xiao Yan did not say much nonsense.

"Master Yaotian, Miss Yaoling, let's get straight to the point."

Xiao Yan clasped his hands lightly together, looked at the two of them with a smile and spoke slowly.

"To be honest, I really hope to form an alliance with the Medicine Clan. After all, although the Tianhe League is now the number one force in Zhongzhou, its status is still far behind that of the Medicine Clan. If we can get the support of the Medicine Clan, I think the Tianhe League will be able to develop more smoothly in the future. This is undeniable."

"Besides, you two should have heard that Xiao Yan is an alchemist and is very motivated in alchemy. If he can get some advice from the Medicine Clan in the future, Xiao Yan's alchemy skills will definitely improve."

"Whether it's for public or private reasons, Xiao Yan is very happy to see the two parties reach an alliance, and I also hope that we can reach a consensus on this matter."

Xiao Yan spoke softly, without losing any courtesy in his words, and his words made Yao Tian and Yao Ling feel his sincerity from the bottom of his heart. Xiao Yan's implicit placement of the Yao Clan above the Tianhe Alliance also made the two of them feel particularly comfortable. This result was just as Xiao Yan had expected.

"Since Executor Xiao is so optimistic about our Yao clan, why not just agree to form an alliance right here?" Yao Tian spread out his hands and said with a pleasant face, "Although the military strength of our Yao clan can only be regarded as mid-level among the eight clans, the entire clan respects alchemy, and excellent alchemists emerge in endlessly. Executor Xiao must know how important alchemists are."

"Besides, I have also learned in the past few days that your master Yao Chen is also a disciple of our Yao Clan. If we form an alliance this time, it will be a closer relationship. Why not do it?"

It is said that the descendants of the eight clans always look down on people from Zhongzhou. This is somewhat of a stereotype.

To be more precise, those who look down upon those outside the eight clans are those who are in the lower and middle levels of the family. It is because of the large number of people that people in Zhongzhou have such a stereotyped impression of them. On the contrary, heirs who are focused on training in the family, such as Yao Tian and Yao Ling, will not put themselves in a high position, at least they will not show it on the surface.

The middle and lower level family members are the foundation of the clan, and they only need to improve their own strength. However, these high-level members are related to communication with the outside world. When they have sufficient abilities, they will naturally focus on cultivating qualities other than strength.

When Xiao Yan heard Yao Tian's words, his brows twitched slightly without any expression.

As expected, Senior Yao is from the Yao Clan.
Xiao Yan had guessed this a long time ago, but Yao Chen had never mentioned it to Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yan had never asked about it, but he already had some guesses in his heart.

Obviously, his family was one of the eight ancient clans, but Yao Chen never mentioned this on any occasion. Most likely, there was a rift between him and the Yao clan, and they had even had irreconcilable conflicts.

Although he thought so in his heart, Xiao Yan did not show it, nor did he say it out loud. He just looked at Yao Tian with a smile.

“Mr. Yao Tian is right. However, Xiao Yan thinks it is better to put off the alliance for a while.” Xiao Yan raised his hand to stop Yao Tian who was about to speak, and explained slowly, “Although the Tianhe League is now quite powerful in Zhongzhou, it was established not long ago, and many aspects have not yet reached maturity and stability. In addition, the Yao Clan still has a shallow understanding of the Tianhe League. In this case, if the Tianhe League forms an alliance with the Yao Clan because they covet the Yao Clan’s power, and if something happens to the Tianhe League in the future, causing the Tianhe League to become a burden to the Yao Clan, Xiao Yan is worried that you two will have a hard time explaining to the family in the future.”

“Of course, the Medicine Clan can also quickly cut ties with the Tianhe Alliance and break the alliance between the two parties. This is a reasonable move, but if it does so, the Medicine Clan will leave an image of betrayal to the people of Zhongzhou, which will be extremely detrimental to the future development of the Medicine Clan. Therefore, Xiao Yan hopes that the two of you can be extremely cautious about the alliance.”

Yao Tian listened to Xiao Yan's words with a frown, but couldn't find any problems from beginning to end. After thinking for a long time, he asked back.

"Then what do you mean?"

"The alliance will be postponed for now, but Xiao Yan is very happy that the Medicine Clan can send people to the Tianhe Alliance for inspection in advance. After a long period of experience, they can make a judgment on whether the Tianhe Alliance is qualified to form an alliance with the Medicine Clan. In the future, when you two propose an alliance to the family, you can also list the reasons. The Medicine Clan can also use these reasons as the basis for the alliance. In this way, even if something happens to the Tianhe Alliance, the Medicine Clan will not blame you two, and can use these reasons to justify the cancellation of the alliance, without damaging the reputation of the Medicine Clan."

Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes and smiled slightly.

"I wonder what you two think?"

After Yao Tian and Yao Ling left, Xiao Yan invited Huo Xuan and Huo Zhi in. Xiao Yan was just about to arrange for them to sit down when Huo Zhi came up to him with an excited look on his face, even as Huo Xuan looked at him with a headache.

"Hey, hey, hey! Quickly release the strange fire so I can see it! I..."

"Huo Zhi! Don't be rude!"

Huo Xuan grabbed Huo Zhi and pulled him back, looking at Xiao Yan apologetically.

"I'm very sorry that my sister is so rude. I hope Mr. Xiao will forgive me."

"Master Huo Xuan, there is no need to apologize. In life, it is quite enviable to have a lifelong pursuit. Miss Huo Zhi is so obsessed with strange fire. I personally think Master Huo Xuan should be proud of it."

Xiao Yan's words paved the way for Huo Xuan, and his ugly expression because of Huo Zhi improved a lot. Then Xiao Yan looked at Huo Zhi.

"Miss Huo Zhi has already spoken. It is only necessary to show the strange fire. Xiao Yan will naturally be able to fulfill your wish."

Xiao Yan stretched out a hand as he spoke, and as his Dou Qi was injected into it, the Infinite Dark Heart Flame ignited from his palm, causing the temperature in the room to fluctuate instantly.

"Is this your composite fire?"

Huo Zhi stared at the Wujian Mingxin Flame in Xiao Yan's hand with infatuated eyes. It was hot and cold, burning the heart and freezing the bones, just like a lotus that calms the heart. The thunder dragons circling around the flame made people feel frightened. The starlight dotted in the flame was like a sky full of stars, beautiful and flawless, yet deep and boundless, making it difficult to look away.

Seeing the Infinite Nether Heart Flame in Xiao Yan's hand, not only Huo Zhi, the strange fire fanatic, had golden eyes, but even Huo Xuan couldn't help but cast his gaze over. After all, they were all members of the Yan Clan, and their obsession with strange fire was outstanding. It was just that Huo Xuan was not as extreme as his sister.

"Blue Lotus Earth Core Fire, Bone Spirit Cold Fire, Fallen Heart Fire, Nine Dragons Thunder Gang Fire, Netherworld Poison Fire, Three Thousand Flames Fire, Sea Heart Flame."

Huo Zhi lived up to the title of strange fire maniac as he actually pointed out the strange fires one after another that made up the Infinite Dark Heart Flame.

Huo Xuan, who was standing next to him, was stunned when he heard Huo Zhi's murmur, with disbelief in his eyes.

Seven kinds of strange fire! Even the patriarch of their Yan clan only fused two kinds of strange fire, and the most amazing thing in the past thousand years was the former ancestor of the Xiao family, Xiao Xuan, who fused three kinds of strange fire. This Xiao Yan actually fused seven kinds!
While Huo Xuan was shocked, Huo Zhi, who had just clicked the last line, froze in expression.

She could feel that in addition to these seven kinds of strange fire, there was another kind of strange fire, but even Huo Zhi, who was a strange fire fanatic, had never heard of this kind of strange fire!

"What about the other kind? What is the other kind of strange fire?"

Huo Zhi's eyes were filled with curiosity as she stared at Xiao Yan, her eyes filled with desire. If it was separated, she might be able to recognize it, but in this case, when it was fused together, Huo Zhi could at most feel it, but there was no way she could know what kind of strange fire it was.

However, Xiao Yan did not give a direct answer. He put away the Eternal Dark Heart Flame and smiled.

"The last kind of strange fire is a personal secret. Please forgive me for not being able to tell you about it."

Void Devouring Flame, the second-ranked strange fire on the Strange Fire List. From Yao Chen’s previous warning, we can know that Void Devouring Flame is not at the same level as the strange fires that come after it.

As the saying goes, holding a treasure brings guilt. Once it is revealed that he holds the Void Swallowing Flame, it is inevitable that the eight clans will covet it. Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Huo Zhi's pretty face suddenly became dissatisfied.

"As a man, don't be so stingy. It's just a strange fire. Tell me what's wrong with it?"

As she spoke, Huo Zhi moved closer to Xiao Yan, as if she was going to pester Xiao Yan to find out the truth. Huo Xuan couldn't stand it anymore, so he grabbed Huo Zhi by the collar and threw her onto the seat, shouting angrily.

"Sit still!"

Huo Zhi also felt that his brother was really angry. Although he pouted in dissatisfaction, he did not say anything else. He just kept staring at Xiao Yan, constantly thinking about what the last kind of strange fire was.

Huo Xuan was helpless with his sister, he gritted his teeth angrily, then looked at Xiao Yan and bowed.

"Executor Xiao, it's true."

"Master Huo Xuan, it's getting late, let's talk business."

Before Huo Xuan could finish his apology, Xiao Yan once again offered an excuse.

Even if it is the other party's fault, you only need to point it out briefly. It is enough for the other party to know that he is wrong. Giving the other party a way out can also be a favor. There is no need to hear an apology.

Huo Xuan was slightly startled, then nodded lightly, pulled out a chair and sat down, looking at Xiao Yan who was sitting opposite him, and felt a little relieved.

Regardless of the alliance, Xiao Yan is a person who can be dealt with.

After the three of them sat down, Xiao Yan coughed lightly, his expression returned to a serious look, and he looked at Huo Xuan and spoke.

"To be honest, I really hope to form an alliance with the Yan Clan. After all, although the Tianhe League is now the number one force in Zhongzhou, its status is still far behind that of the Yan Clan. If we can get the support of the Yan Clan, I think the Tianhe League will be able to develop more smoothly in the future. This is undeniable."

"Moreover, Xiao Yan's main cultivation is fire-attributed Dou Qi, and the Yan Clan is the one with the deepest attainments in the fire element among the eight clans. If we can successfully form an alliance with the Yan Clan, it will be quite beneficial to Xiao Yan's future cultivation."

"Whether it's for public or private reasons, Xiao Yan is very happy to see the two parties reach an alliance, and I also hope that we can reach a consensus on this matter."

It was almost the same opening remark as before to Yao Tian and Yao Ling, both of which were intended to elevate each other's status and to bring the two closer together.

When it comes to negotiation, it doesn't matter whether there are new ideas or not. What really matters is whether it can work. Just look at Huo Xuan's reaction and you will know that Xiao Yan's words made him let down his guard to a great extent.

As for negotiation, as long as the other party can let down their guard, at least half of their subjective intention will follow your lead, just like what happened to Yao Tian and Yao Ling before.

However, compared to Yao Tian, ​​Huo Xuan was obviously more straightforward. After hearing what Xiao Yan said, he spoke a little embarrassedly.

“Executor Xiao, I’m a straightforward person, please don’t take it as an offense.” Huo Xuan first gave Xiao Yan a shot of defense, then said, “To be honest, the family asked me and my sister to come for a discussion just for the sake of formality. We don’t really care about whether we can form an alliance. Although the Tianhe Alliance is big in Zhongzhou, in the eyes of the Yan Clan, there is actually no need to form an alliance.”

As expected, the eight clans didn't take the alliance with Tianhe Alliance seriously.
After hearing Hui Xuan's words, Xiao Yan thought to himself, if this was the case with the Yan Clan, then the Yao Clan was most likely the same.

But even so, Xiao Yan still spoke with a smile. Not only did he not refute, but he continued with what Huo Xuan said.

"Mr. Huo Xuan is right. After all, the Tianhe Alliance is just a new force, while the Yan Clan is a top family that has stood at the top of the continent for thousands of years. It is an honor to make the Yan Clan think of an alliance. How can you be greedy for more?"

Xiao Yan's words were like a spring breeze, making Huo Xuan, who was worried that Xiao Yan would be angry, feel very comfortable. He has been in the family for more than 20 years, but this is the first time he has met someone who speaks so comfortably, and his favorability towards Xiao Yan has increased greatly.

What is even more commendable is that, leaving aside the eight ancient clans, a person of the same age can sit in Xiao Yan's position in Zhongzhou, and everyone is praising him. However, Xiao Yan can clearly understand his own position and recognize the gap between him and the eight ancient clans. It is really incredible.

Huo Xuan had really made up his mind that no matter whether this alliance could be successful or not, he had to deal with Xiao Yan!
Just as Huo Xuan made this decision in his heart, Xiao Yan spoke again.

"Since Brother Huo Xuan is so open about it, then naturally I shouldn't hide it either, but..."

Xiao Yan inadvertently changed the address, which brought the two closer together. Huo Xuan did not feel it was inappropriate at all. Instead, he was quite pleased to be called brother. He smiled and raised his hand to Xiao Yan, who had an embarrassment on his face.

"But it doesn't matter."

Seeing that Huo Xuan was not dissatisfied with the address, Xiao Yan bowed to Huo Xuan and continued.

"Although the Tianhe League is now quite powerful in Zhongzhou, it was established not long ago and has not yet reached maturity and stability in many aspects. Moreover, the Yan Clan still has a shallow understanding of the Tianhe League. In this case, if the Tianhe League forms an alliance with the Yan Clan because they covet the power of the Yan Clan, and if something happens to the Tianhe League in the future, causing the Tianhe League to become a burden to the Yan Clan, I am worried that Brother Huo Xuan will have a hard time explaining to the family in the future."

"Of course, the Yan Clan can also quickly cut ties with the Tianhe Alliance and break the alliance between the two parties. This is a reasonable move, but if it does so, I am afraid that the Yan Clan will leave an image of betrayal to the people of Zhongzhou, which will be extremely detrimental to the future development of the Yan Clan. Therefore, I hope Brother Huo Xuan can be very cautious about the alliance."

"Well, this is indeed something to worry about."

Huo Xuan pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly, acknowledging what Xiao Yan said. Then Xiao Yan smiled imperceptibly and continued.

"But Brother Huo Xuan has accepted the family's mission to discuss the alliance. If he doesn't get a specific response, I'm worried that it will be inconvenient for him to reply to the family. So I have an immature buffer plan."

"please say."

"In my humble opinion, the alliance can be postponed for now, but the Yan Clan can send people to the Tianhe Alliance to conduct an investigation in advance. After a long period of experience, they can make a judgment on whether the Tianhe Alliance is qualified to form an alliance with the Yan Clan. In the future, when brother Huo Xuan proposes an alliance to the family, he can also list the reasons. The Yan Clan can also use these reasons as the basis for the alliance. In this way, even if something happens to the Tianhe Alliance, the Yan Clan will not blame brother, and can use these reasons to justify the cancellation of the alliance without damaging the reputation of the Yan Clan."

After Xiao Yan said this, he looked at Huo Xuan with a smile.

"What do you think, Brother Xuan Shiranui?"

After hearing what Xiao Yan said, Huo Xuan crossed his arms, but after thinking for three seconds, he slammed the table and stood still.

"Okay! Just do as my brother wishes!"

Huo Xuan's conclusion brought a smile to Xiao Yan's face.

In this way, there is only one family left (end of this chapter)