coobybook Chapter 280 Convergence
Chapter 280 Convergence
However, in the short time that followed, amidst the increasingly tense atmosphere, a mere ten days slipped by unnoticed.
As time ticked away toward the agreed-upon deadline, the four families of Wen, Lan, Nie, and Lin, along with the independent cultivator Wei clan, who had made the promise, did nothing more than frequently engage in incomprehensible personnel changes and power shifts. The hearts of the Xuanmen cultivators, who had been eagerly awaiting the deadline and whose minds were filled with anxiety, continued to sink with the passage of time.
Unable to remain seated any longer, the various factions secretly colluded and reached a tacit agreement on the third day before the deadline.
They planned to gather the strength of all families to force Wen Ruohan and others to resign because they had broken their promise. They intended to completely muddy the current unclear situation in the cultivation world so that they could use their strengths to fish in troubled waters, seize huge profits, and consolidate and develop their own family's power!
However, after all the factions had finalized the detailed steps and routes for forcing the emperor to abdicate, Wen Lan Nie Lin and the Wei Clan, whom they were collectively targeting, simultaneously issued an identical, word-for-word declaration to all cultivators in the cultivation world at sunset on the tenth day:
The day after tomorrow, at the beginning of the Chen hour (7-9 AM), the Wen Clan extended a formal invitation to all cultivators of the Xuanmen sect to gather at Qishan Nightless City for a grand event. They would listen to the unique cultivation techniques of Wei Wuxian (Autumn Moon Cold River) and Lin Yuhuai (Chongguang Lord), and discuss the future direction of cultivation in the cultivation world. This invitation was extended to all cultivators of the Xuanmen sect, including but not limited to scions of aristocratic families and independent cultivators.
We warmly welcome many reclusive and powerful cultivators, as well as leaders from various sects, to the event. We will sit together and discuss the Dao, seeking to dispel the fog that has bound sentient beings on the path of cultivation for countless years!
This announcement was like a drop of cold water falling into the already boiling oil-filled world of cultivation, disregarding the fate of all the sects. It was also like a thunderclap that exploded silently, bombarding all the sects until they were dizzy and their heads were buzzing. It also simply and brutally crushed the secret collaborations between the various sects!
After the declaration spread rapidly throughout the cultivation world and every cultivator learned of it, the entire cultivation world fell into an atmosphere so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Although all the cultivators whose plans were abruptly interrupted were furious at the declaration, they had to admit from the bottom of their hearts that the clear response from the Wen Lan family and the others had given them a huge sigh of relief!
After all, although the original plan was highly feasible and ultimately very profitable, it was also highly unpredictable. No one knew whether they or their clansmen would unintentionally perish on the long journey of conquering the four families, paving the way for the Yellow Sparrow family's bright future with their own blood and bones!
Therefore, at this critical moment when everything is ready and the arrow is just one point away from being released, to be able to genuinely obtain the goodwill of the four behemoths, including Wenlan, is undoubtedly a great joy that comes from heaven!
Therefore, even though the joy and ease in everyone's hearts were mixed with a trace of regret that could not be eradicated, they still happily mobilized the whole family to prepare for the banquet!
The main characters of this massive vortex that swept across the world began to appear at Qishan Nevernight City half an hour after the declaration was issued.
Of course, even at this critical moment, Wen Ruohan, who should have been at the Nightless City hosting guests, was still absent. Wen Zhibai, who had been cut off from contact by Wen Ruohan a few days earlier, could only frantically beat up his unreliable cousin in his mind while stubbornly trying to help Wen Ruohan stabilize the situation at Nightless City. At the same time, he used his superb skills and eloquent words to invite the retired Supreme Elder of the Wen Clan, who was the most prestigious person besides Wen Ruohan, to come out and successfully complete the task of receiving the other allies without losing his manners!
As night deepened, and the time approached the Lan Clan's traditional schedule—Hai Shi (9-11 PM)—Wei Ying and Lan Zhan, who had been in seclusion at the Burial Mound to digest their experiences, had already finished their seclusion and crossed the teleportation gate to arrive at the Nightless City training ground. However, the main character, Wen Ruohan, had not yet returned.
The Supreme Elder, who had been coaxed and dragged here by Wen Zhibai to maintain order, blushed quickly, her fair face as smooth as a baby's and untouched by the passage of time. She secretly glared at Wen Zhibai, who stood respectfully with his hands at his sides, looking unusually obedient.
Feigning composure, he forced a laugh and led Lan Wenjing and the others, who were waiting anxiously for Wen Ruohan's return in the Crimson Hall, to the new residence that the Wen family had specially prepared for them, each led by a servant, so that they could rest and wash away the dust of their journey.
As for the meeting of all the schools the day after tomorrow, we will discuss and confirm the details tomorrow!
Knowing Wen Ruohan's intentions and his true nature, Lan Wenjing and the others were not annoyed at all. They simply echoed the Supreme Elder's awkward and stiff excuse, bowed to each other, and then left the Crimson Hall with a group of attendants who had suddenly appeared on Wen Zhibai's orders, leaving the Supreme Elder and the Wen clan with enough dignity.