Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 732 Breaking the Stalemate (Part 6)

(Correction to the end of the previous chapter: Zhang Ruoming... should be Zhang Ruoning. A typo occurred.)

The entire hall fell silent instantly, and the air seemed to freeze.

"I have disregarded the proper order of things and uttered arrogant words... Please forgive me, sir..." Zhang Ruoning came to her senses, her mind racing, and realized that she had said the wrong thing.

Overwhelmed by Fan Hongchou's imposing aura, and in her panic, she unconsciously revealed her most genuine instinctive reaction.

"..."

Fan Hongchou remained silent, simply observing coldly.

Zhang Ruoning also lowered her head and remained silent, her entire body devoid of warmth, radiating coldness. "Interesting... truly interesting..." Fan Hongchou said coldly, "The dignified sect leader, carrying out a simple little mission, was seriously injured... It's one thing to not know what kind of injury he suffered, but he can't even be found?"

"What, you think I'm easy to talk to? So you start deceiving your superiors and bullying your subordinates? I think your Ten Thousand Beasts Sect doesn't want to stay in the Huayang area anymore!"

"Please calm down, my lord. My sect leader was injured, but there was nothing we could do about it," Zhang Ruoning said in a hoarse voice. "When you're out on official business, accidents are bound to happen. No one can predict what will happen."

She was also nervous, afraid that she might say something wrong and anger the other person.

Every word had to be carefully considered.

Fortunately, Fan Hongchou knew that she was just a messenger, and the real person in charge had long since gone into hiding.

Simply taking your anger out on others is not only useless, but it will also make you look down on and expose your weaknesses.

"Hmph, fine, let it be." Fan Hongchou flicked his sleeve, unwilling to say any more.

"Thank you for your understanding, sir!"

Zhang Ruoning clasped her hands in a salute, then turned and left.

They disappeared into the distance in the blink of an eye.

"I didn't expect... Han Yi's strength is average, but he has quite a few ways to train his subordinates..." Fan Hongchou said coldly as he watched Zhang Ruoning leave.

"A traitor with wavering allegiance has suddenly become loyal... How ridiculous, truly ridiculous."

"Sir, don't you think about it? Han Yi rose from a mere outer disciple; putting aside his talent, his courage and skill are definitely not weak. We can't underestimate him..."

Qiao Xiu walked out from the corner with a smile on her face.

She was wearing a close-fitting leather armor, the black leather armor tightly covering her entire body.

Her pert buttocks revealed an alluring curve, gleaming with a textured matte finish under the light.

"Underestimate?" Fan Hongchou smiled. "I never underestimate anyone... But he thinks... that just because he ran away, we can't do anything to him?"

"There's probably no way to do it in the short term," Qiao Xiu said helplessly. "The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's base hidden in the mountains still hasn't been found. The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect disciples who remain in Huayang have probably been used as pawns by Han Yi. If we make a move now, it will only alert them."

"He treats human life like dirt, abandoning so many disciples without a second thought. This Han Yi is truly ruthless," Fan Hongchou said calmly. "He's produced quite a figure in the Huayang area. Calling him a ruthless and ambitious man wouldn't be an exaggeration."

"Then, my lord, what's the next step..." Qiao Xiu asked in a low voice, "Should we launch a purge of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect? I'm worried... Princess Xunzhen's side... might very well find a way to cooperate with the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect and cause trouble."

“No need,” Fan Hongchou said calmly. “The current attitude of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is nothing more than to wait and see and retreat to protect itself. That’s why Han Yi left Huayang and went into hiding to observe and wait for an opportunity, as a deterrent. He thinks that this will make us wary and dare not break off relations.”

"But he has no idea that we don't care at all," Qiao Xiu laughed. "As long as we can complete the mission and find enough qualified people, it doesn't matter who it is. The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is fine, the Ten Thousand Dogs Sect or the Ten Thousand Cats Sect are also fine."

Han Yi's escape has revealed his true intentions and bottom line to us. I reckon he won't dare to make any rash moves unless we actively escalate the conflict.

Therefore, the so-called deterrence has become a joke. As long as the Myriad Beasts Sect continues to work for us, it makes no difference whether they hide or not.

"good."

Fan Hongchou slowly revealed a smile: "Then let's intensify our efforts. Doesn't he want to hide? Let him hide to his heart's content! As long as he completes the mission and follows orders, let him do as he pleases. I don't believe that the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect would actually dare to disobey orders!" "Understood! I will make the arrangements." Qiao Xiu nodded in agreement.

"As for Tantai Xunzhen's side, you don't need to worry about it," Fan Hongchou added. "The situation is on our side; they can only passively resist. If they're not in a hurry, we're even less in a hurry."

"As long as the plan is completed before the deadline, the whole situation will be under our control. Not to mention a mere princess, even the affairs of the entire world will be within our grasp."

"understand!"

"Furthermore, regarding your concern about Tantai Xunzhen and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect joining forces, it's not impossible, and the probability is extremely high," Fan Hongchou continued. "Xiuer, but do you think I'm afraid of them?"

He sneered, "Cats and dogs, even if they gather together, are still no match for each other. It's perfect that they're united. What we need to do is wait and see, and wipe them out when they can't hold back anymore. That way, we can save some trouble."

"Your Excellency is wise!" Qiao Xiu smiled. *Thump*

At that moment, a guard walked in.

"My lord, Miss Hu Youyou, the second young lady of the Hu family, requests an audience."

"Oh? Hu Youyou, little sister? What's she doing here?" Fan Hongchou took the note and glanced at it.

He burst into laughter: "You were just saying you couldn't find the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's headquarters, look, we've found it!"

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In the afternoon, the sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze blew freely.

Inside the Dark Valley.

The area where the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect was located had been completely reclaimed and divided.

Nine-Bend Hall, Phoenix Hall, Snowfall Hall... the pavilions are arranged in a staggered and orderly manner, clearly allocated according to order.

On the training ground, many disciples were shouting and practicing their skills, honing their physical abilities.

At the main gate of the base, many people were coming and going, submitting and accepting various tasks.

The entire Ten Thousand Beasts Sect was bustling yet orderly, with vitality and dynamism constantly emerging, giving it a brand-new look.

Since Han Yi and Zhong Han established their relationship.

Once the news spread, everyone in the sect calmed down.

The trouble that the Myriad Beasts Sect has gotten into is no small matter.

Everyone knows the answer.

The difficult situation and the predicament on their faces.

Such a predicament would leave anyone helpless, almost an unsolvable predicament.

Everyone understands this as well.

This is not the fault of one person, nor is it a decision-making error.

It's simply because of the prevailing environment. Even without Han Yi saying it, everyone could clearly sense the hidden malice emanating from numerous external forces eyeing them covetously.

In particular, the relationship with the government troops was extremely sharp, fraught with contradictions, and rooted in fundamental differences.

There is such a realization.

Everyone is on edge, not daring to relax or slack off.

There is a lot of confusion and worry about the future.

This caused a tense and uneasy atmosphere within the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.

And now.

After Han Yi settled down and found a definite partner,

It affected not only him personally, but also the entire sect.

To everyone else, the sect leader's decision to make this major life decision signifies that the sect has a future and hope. Its importance is self-evident.

This extremely rare and joyous occasion suddenly eased the tense atmosphere inside the room.

In a short period of time, people's morale stabilized, and everyone cheered up and rallied.

That's why we see this busy scene right now.

Snapped.

A small stone traced a perfect parabola in mid-air, made a crisp sound, and landed in front of Han Yi.

"Who?"

Han Yi, who was lying on the recliner, was startled awake and looked around warily.

"It's me." A somewhat familiar female voice came from outside the window.

"You?" Han Yi became wary and squinted at her. The window had been opened at some point, and Dong Ruojing stood quietly in the middle of the courtyard, a smile on her face.

Her attire was exactly the same as when I last saw her.

Except for the missing white tiger.

"...How did you find this place?" Han Yi was silent for a moment, then his eyes suddenly turned dangerous.

The weather is nice today; it's a rare sunny day.

He had originally planned to take a short nap, but then this happened.

Outsiders have actually found the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect hidden in the Black Miasma Mountain.

It silently bypassed and broke through all the defenses, quietly arriving at his side.

Instantly, he was wide awake.

"I told you... our power... is beyond your imagination. Finding you will be a piece of cake..."

"Dong Ruojing smiled and said, "Some things are not convenient to say in public. Shouldn't the sect leader welcome guests with open arms?"

"I didn't invite you," Han Yi said coldly. "When friends come, we offer them good wine. But if you come uninvited, you don't count as a guest."

"Huh?" Dong Ruojing exclaimed softly, "Didn't the sect leader accept the pearl earrings I left behind?"

"So what?" Han Yi said calmly.

“Accepting it means you agree to the request,” Dong Ruojing said with a smile. “Then we are naturally friends.”

“Accepting it doesn’t mean I agree to it,” Han Yi said calmly. “It seems your understanding and mine… are somewhat different.”

"The sect leader's caution remains as strong as ever," Dong Ruojing said helplessly. "But since I'm already here, then..."

"..." Han Yi sighed, "Alright, alright, since we're already here, let's come in..."

What can he do? He can't actually kill the other side, can he?

The Beast Sect is currently in dire straits and needs external assistance.

If one could gain the support of Dong Ruojing's backers, navigate the treacherous waters, and escape unscathed, that would be an opportunity.

Dong Ruojing smiled slightly, and with a flash, she leaped into the room.

scoff.

She pulled out a chair with practiced ease and sat down by herself.

"Speak, what important matter brings you here, sneaking in here this time?" Han Yi asked.

"The sect leader's words are as harsh as ever..." Dong Ruojing chuckled. "Of course... it's a good thing... a very good thing!"

"Great news?" Han Yi said in a deep voice, "I never believe in free lunches. Is trouble on the horizon?" "It really is great news," Dong Ruojing smiled, "How about Chen Fangping, the chief henchman of that scoundrel?"

"Hmm?" Han Yi narrowed his eyes. "Are you confident?"

He had heard of Chen Fangping, the one who had been hooked in the soul.

He was a general under Fan Hongchou, skilled in using a soul-hooking rope. Every move he made was sure to draw blood, making him extremely ruthless.

"So, this is why I've come to find you?" Dong Ruojing made no attempt to hide her intentions. "If the sect leader is willing to take action, we're almost certain to succeed."

“This seems a little different from our initial agreement…” Han Yi shook his head slightly. “What you said at the beginning didn’t include the requirement for me to take action.”

He had already taken a huge risk by acting as Dong Ruojing's inside man.

Taking direct action and showing up in person would be too risky.

It's easy for someone to see through it.

"It's just a backup plan; we're still the main force," Dong Ruojing explained. "Most likely, we'll help seal the gap and prevent any accidents; we won't actually let you take action."

Han Yi didn't speak, he just kept shaking his head.

"Sect Master, do you know how much effort we put into covering for you during the Night Hawk incident?" Seeing his resolute attitude, Dong Ruojing changed the subject and brought up another matter.

"This is part of the cooperation; it's what you should be doing," Han Yi said bluntly. "What, are you trying to threaten me with this?"

"No, no, Sect Master, you're overthinking it." Dong Ruojing quickly waved her hand. "But I want to tell you, Sect Master, there's no need to worry about your identity being exposed. Even if you take action and are discovered, we can cover it up."

Another point is that's how cooperation works. At the beginning, there's mutual suspicion, but once a foundation of trust is established, the relationship grows increasingly closer over time.

She paused, then chuckled, "I remember the sect leader had many questions last time that urgently needed answers. But all secrets can only be unraveled through deeper cooperation. The more you give, the more you receive, isn't that right?"

"..."

Han Yi lowered his head and began to think quietly.

"That's enough for today. If the sect leader is willing, we shall meet again on the eighth day of the ninth month." Seeing that Han Yi was beginning to consider his options, Dong Ruojing smiled slightly, left these words, and turned to leave.

She darted out of the window like a ghost.

In a flash, they were already hundreds of meters away.

The speed is astonishing.

"Do you think... what she said is credible?" In the empty room, Han Yi suddenly spoke without looking up.