Until they left the Yunwu Mountain Valley and exited the area patrolled by the base’s sentinels, Helian Zhan and the others finally relaxed.
In the valley, although Yang Fei had restrained his killing intent, during their departure, they could still sense Yang Fei’s Divine Thought watching them.
Now, being more than fifteen hundred meters away from the Yunwu Mountain Valley, that feeling of being watched vanished completely, and they couldn’t help but stop and look back at Yunwu Mountain’s Base.
"We won’t find peace until this boy is eliminated," Wang Chunyang said coldly, his gaze sharp.
Ouyang He nodded silently.
Helian Zhan’s expression was complex, while Qin Sizhong stood beside him in silent contemplation.
Seeing them silent, Wang Chunyang looked at the three and said, "So, you believe that because he didn’t show any hostility towards you just now, this boy poses no threat?"
Ouyang He shook his head and said, "Brother Wang, there’s no need for such anger; indeed, this boy was quite arrogant just now, daring to act so rudely and expel us, heh. Since I became famous, this is the first time I’ve suffered such humiliation."
Qin Sizhong gave a wry smile and said, "It is rather embarrassing. I didn’t expect that this boy, who usually calls us ’seniors’ politely, is actually quite aware that we are adversaries to the Divine Continents. However, there’s no need for such anger from us, as we’ve never relaxed our vigilance towards the Divine Continent official."
Helian Zhan nodded and said, "Third Brother is correct. Ever since the last negotiations, we’ve reached a consensus for peaceful coexistence with the Divine Continent, but both sides are aware this peace is only temporary, and conflicts between us will erupt sooner or later."
Ouyang He scoffed and said, "Even so, this boy, who is usually polite, suddenly turned on us today, which is really excessive. By the way, is Miss Rong alright staying there?"
Helian Zhan’s eyes flashed with insight and said, "Don’t worry; this boy does have a good heart and won’t recklessly kill the innocent. Besides, he isn’t really trying to burn bridges with us; his actions today are merely done as instructed by Qin Yanyang, showing his stance and drawing clear boundaries."
If he truly wanted to attack, he wouldn’t bother with words but strike us directly while we’re unprepared. Also, why didn’t we act just now? Firstly, we’re wary of this boy’s power boosted by the Cloud Mist Mountain Array. Secondly, honestly speaking, everyone is interested in the array itself and doesn’t want such a feng shui treasured land to turn to ruins, right?"
Wang Chunyang snorted, "Indeed, while the Divine Continent official guards against us, it dares not fully confront us, fearing we’ll threaten the Cloud Mist Mountain’s Base or disregard the Divine Continent’s fate. To them, we still have our uses."
"Right, though this boy and Qin Yanyang are unbeatable together when at Yunwu Mountain’s Base, they remain wary of threats from Heaven and the Penglai Realm and require our Hidden Sect’s assistance," Qin Sizhong agreed.
Helian Zhan said with a smile, "It’s merely losing some face, Brother Wang needn’t dwell on it. The pressing issue for us is to decide our next steps. Whether to unite as one and live together or continue to isolate and govern separate territories as we did on the Hidden Sect Plane."
Wang Chunyang nodded and asked Helian Zhan, "Do you think our Hidden Sect’s Five Great Forces will remain united for the long term if they merge?"
Helian Zhan furrowed his brow, slowly shaking his head as he said, "Although relations are currently harmonious among the five families, that’s due to the collapse of the Hidden Sect Plane and our shared survival crisis. Once we’ve settled in the Divine Continents, various conflicts will inevitably arise."
Ouyang He nodded, "Indeed, since ancient times, forces within the Hidden Sect have governed separate territories and seldom interfered with each other. Living together, I’m telling you, if something happens, whose orders are we supposed to follow?"
Qin Sizhong nodded silently.
Ouyang He said, "Moreover, hear me out: it’s best to lead the disciples of your sect or family out of the Divine Continents and seek out another path. Otherwise, staying there means being bound by the Divine Continent official, and it’ll be far less free."
Helian Zhan and Wang Chunyang frowned simultaneously, and Qin Sizhong wasn’t happy either, asking Ouyang He, "By doing so, aren’t you violating the Hidden Sect’s principles and shirking the responsibility of guarding the Divine Continents by leaving?"
Seeing their displeased expressions, Ouyang He quickly explained, "I seek only to escape the constraints of the Divine Continent’s officials. I’m not abandoning the Yanhuang Nation. As for the mission to protect the Yanhuang Nation, the Poison Sect will never forget. If the time of national crisis arrives and Heaven and Penglai Realm invade the Divine Continents, my Poison Sect will definitely not stand idly by."
Helian Zhan shook his head, saying, "Brother Ouyang, have you considered that leaving the Divine Continents for other places will subject you to laws and constraints of different countries and regions as well?"
Ouyang He’s eyes flashed coldly, "I’ve come to understand the world during my time here. The countries south of the Divine Continents aren’t as strong, and the Poison Sect, once there, could gradually gain control over these countries."
At that, two beams of brilliance shot from his eyes, as he added confidently, "Eventually, the Poison Sect might count as expanding new territories for the Divine Continents."
Hearing this, Helian Zhan, Wang Chunyang, and Qin Sizhong were startled but then their eyes brightened.
As descendants of Yanhuang, they never forgot the mission to protect the Divine Continents, but they wouldn’t abandon their ambitions either.
Thus, they’d always been considering how to protect the Divine Continents while evading its official constraints, even contemplating establishing their own regime to replace it.
However, the Divine Continent official’s power is indeed formidable.
They faced challenges with stealthily manipulating from behind the scenes like Zhuge Cang had done, especially confronting strong opponents like Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang.
But after hearing Ouyang He’s suggestion, their horizons expanded.
Yes, if conquest here is unrealistic, and unwilling to face its constraints, they could expand elsewhere.
Once their power develops outside, they could eventually confront the Divine Continents to determine who will unify the realms. Follow current novᴇls on novel(ꜰ)ire.net
Anyway, as long as those in control are of Yanhuang descent, whoever becomes the ’Emperor’ should be determined by ability.
The Yanhuang bloodline ingrained in them demands dominance, whether locally or abroad.
Currently, the Hidden Sect forces hesitate to contend with the Divine Continents, so their focus shifts beyond its borders.
Helian Zhan asked Ouyang He, "Brother Ouyang, where does the Poison Sect plan to go?"
Both Wang Chunyang and Qin Sizhong looked to Ouyang He.
Lest they choose the same place, avoiding infighting.
Ouyang He gazed southward, saying slowly, "An Nam."
Helian Zhan nodded silently; he was aware of the geographical environment and knew An Nam was suitable for the Poison Sect’s presence.
He looked at Qin Sizhong and asked, "Third Brother, how about Qingtian Sect becoming neighbors with Poison Sect?"
Qin Sizhong asked curiously, "Are we going to An Nam too?"
Helian Zhan shook his head, his eyes flashing coldly, "Since Brother Ouyang is headed to An Nam, that region is for Poison Sect. Qingtian Sect will temporarily use Luzon as the base, where we can assist each other."
Ouyang He laughed, "That sounds excellent."
After thinking for a moment, Qin Sizhong suggested, "Let’s first establish good relations with Yang Fei. If we discover places akin to Yunwu Mountain in the future, we might need his help."
Feeling his words, they nodded silently in agreement.