The next day, Zhu Xianye once again summoned all the elders to the Council Hall and publicly announced the decision to support Dai Mubai in taking over the Nili Kingdom.
This news was like a giant rock thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves.
The Grand Elder, who had been calm and composed, could no longer maintain his composure. He slammed the table and stood up, glaring at Zhu Xianye to his left and saying:
"Didn't we agree yesterday to drop this matter? Why did the Patriarch suddenly change his mind today?"
Zhu Xianye's eyes flickered. Didn't he have no choice either? If you have an opinion, go tell that mysterious expert. He is not a match for a Super Douluo, and his Zhu Family does not have an ancestor at the Titled Douluo level.
"This is not something we can decide. You all don't need to interfere. Taking down the Nili Kingdom only requires sending out a portion of our troops."
"You... you... do you know that this is pushing the entire Zhu Family onto a path of no return? I absolutely will not agree."
The Grand Elder was trembling with anger, almost pointing at Zhu Xianye's nose and calling him a sinner of the family.
His supporters also began to echo him, joining the ranks of those criticizing Zhu Xianye.
"Why is the Patriarch so unwise?"
"It's not too late to withdraw the order now. The Patriarch should not act impulsively."
"..."
Some of Zhu Xianye's supporters were anxious and restless when they saw this situation, afraid that these people would unite to replace the Patriarch and cause internal strife in the family. The Zhu Family could not afford such turmoil now, but Zhu Xianye just calmly watched these people jumping up and down in front of him, as if watching clowns. After a long while, he turned sideways and nodded to the air beside him.
"I'll trouble you, senior."
"No need, this is what I should do."
As Xiao Die's figure was revealed in the hall, the noisy atmosphere instantly froze. They didn't know where this person had come from. The Grand Elder, who had the highest cultivation, was even more shocked, just like Zhu Xianye yesterday. One must know that his Martial Soul was also the Netherworld Cat.
"Who is Your Excellency? This is an internal matter of our Nether Duke's Mansion, and I hope you will not interfere."
The Grand Elder bowed politely to Xiao Die while casting a questioning look at Zhu Xianye, as if saying, You actually invited external forces to interfere in the internal differences of our family?
Zhu Xianye ignored the old man's gaze and explained the stakes to the elders present.
"Taking down the Nili Kingdom is Senior Die's intention. If we don't comply, only destruction awaits the Zhu Family."
As if to prove that Zhu Xianye's words were not false, Xiao Die suddenly emitted bursts of strong light from her body. Before the Zhu Family members could react, they found dozens of giant Swords made of Soul Power above their heads. They wanted to escape but found that they couldn't move at all, even the Grand Elder, who had Soul Douluo cultivation, was like this.
These people could only watch with horrified expressions as the giant Swords pierced through their chests. Screams echoed continuously in the hall, which made Zhu Xianye on the side feel very confused, because from his perspective, the Xiao Die beside him just emitted a faint glow from her body, and his clansmen began to clutch their chests and scream.
"Se... senior?"
"It's nothing, just wanted to tell these people that killing them is as easy as turning a hand."
"Is... is that so?"
Zhu Xianye's mouth twitched slightly. He always felt that this woman's words had a hidden meaning. If he didn't listen, would he also be within the scope of these people?
Seeing that the purpose of intimidation had been achieved, Xiao Die waved her hand and removed the Illusion that enveloped the entire hall. The elders who had thought they had already gone to see their ancestors were surprised to find that the giant Swords that had pierced through their chests had all disappeared out of thin air.
A group of people gasped for breath, covered in cold sweat, their eyes filled with fear as they looked at Xiao Die. They absolutely did not want to try that feeling of being on the verge of death again.
The Grand Elder, just like Zhu Xianye yesterday, placed the strength of the woman in front of him above that of a Super Douluo. Just as he was about to say something, Xiao Die's figure suddenly disappeared from the spot. The next moment, a cold female voice came from behind the Grand Elder, making his whole body stiff.
"Now, do you agree or object?"
"I... I agree..."
Zhu Xianye curled his lips speechlessly. Yesterday, he was so righteous and said he was thinking for the family, but now that his life is threatened, isn't he faster than anyone else in yielding?
Feeling the aura disappearing from behind him, the Grand Elder slightly relaxed. Looking up again, Xiao Die had returned to Zhu Xianye's side.
"Alright, call me again if you need anything. You can arrange the rest yourselves."
"Understood, senior."
After Xiao Die disappeared again, only dozens of elders remained in the room, looking at each other. After a long while, the Grand Elder was the first to speak.
"Xianye, what exactly is going on?"
Now he also understood that this might not be the Patriarch's original intention. Facing such a strong person, the Zhu Family had no ability to resist.
"You just need to know that this is an opportunity for the Zhu Family. After this is successful, the Zhu Family can guarantee that its power in Spirit Cat City will not be encroached upon."
"Is that really the case?"
The Grand Elder's eyes lit up. If that were the case, then it wouldn't hurt to take a gamble.
Responding to him was just the bitter smile on Zhu Xianye's face.
"I've already said, the Zhu Family has no choice."
"Alright... alright."
As if thinking of Xiao Die's terrifying strength again, the Grand Elder trembled all over, wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead, and agreed to the matter.
"Then I will arrange the matters of attacking the Nili Kingdom from the east."
"Okay, I'll go see the envoy sent by Dai Mubai."
With the tasks assigned, the entire Zhu Family also began to operate at high speed. The envoy, who had taken everything in, immediately showed joy. The Zhu Family had begun to mobilize troops, which meant they had agreed to the proposal of forming an alliance with several parties to jointly occupy the Southwest Three Provinces.
And as expected, on the next day, Zhu Xianye summoned him again.
"You can go back and tell Dai Mubai. We will begin attacking the Nili Kingdom in half a month. The Zhu Family will attack from the east, and your people will attack from the west."
"Yes, Nether Duke."
A smile appeared on the envoy's face. This trip had successfully completed the task arranged by the Third Prince. With such merit, the Third Prince would surely arrange for the mysterious person beside him to give him a soul power boost. He had also experienced the soul power granted by Tang San, and that feeling was equally intoxicating.
After seeing off the envoy, Zhu Xianye also arrived at the mansion not far from the Zhu Family and found Dai Weisi and his wife again.
"Father, have things been arranged properly?"
"Dai Mubai's people have returned. We will act in half a month."
"What about you? After taking down the Nili Kingdom, what should you do? Has that senior reminded you?"
Hearing this, a hint of joy flashed across Dai Weisi's and his wife's faces. The rest was up to them. After suppressing his smile, Dai Weisi's eyes gradually turned cold.
"Kill Dai Mubai and take his place."
"What?"
Zhu Xianye let out an exclamation. He truly didn't understand what Xiao Die's intention was, and his expression was fully seen by Zhu Zhuyun, who was beside him.
"Father, no need to make a fuss. That lord needs us to control all the forces under Dai Mubai. As for what needs to be done afterward, we will just follow subsequent orders."
"Alright, since you have your plans, I won't ask too many questions."
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