Chapter 1566: Allying With Zhao Against Li

"Thank you for the compliment, but your skin really is far too thick."

Faced with Li Luo's response, Qin Yi didn't know wether to laugh or to cry. A normal person would be much more humble, while Li Luo was so different, she didn't know how to continue the conversation.

"Did you just say that the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin plans to ally with the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhao?" Li Luo asked with a grin.

Qin Yi nodded. "Palace Master Zhongyuan prepared two possible paths for us. Since the alliance fell through, he will seek to join hands with the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhao to beat back the Other Disaster and quickly conquer and divide the territories. This isn't some huge secret. After all, the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhao has already dispatched numerous Pinnacle Dukes, and once the two sides have reached an agreement, they will launch a counterattack to retake all the areas occupied by the Other Disaster. The places that used to be in the neutral zone are of utmost importance, of course. The Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin has suffered great losses and requires large amounts of resources and territory to recover. Palace Master Zhongyuan also plans to solidify his position. Although I favor you, once the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin decides to make a move, I will utilize the Evil Cleansing Spring Rain Formation at full power to support them. If there are any disputes, I will not show any mercy."

Li Luo frowned. "The Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin is just inviting wolves into their home. The Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhao's territory is far away from our two powers. If they are allowed to take root here, the situation will become even more chaotic in the future."

"It's nothing more than an alliance to deal with the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li, especially after we've realized that you and Jiang Qing'e are sixth-grade Transcendent Dukes. Perhaps it might even encourage them to speed up their cooperation with the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhao. Otherwise, once the two of you successfully become true Transcendent Dukes, the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li's strength will be greatly enhanced, posing a threat to us," Qin Yi explained nonchalantly.

"Since you know how strong the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li is, why not humble yourself and cooperate with us?" Li Luo asked.

"Perhaps if your family didn't exist, the chances of cooperation would have increased," Qin Yi replied after pausing for a few moments.

Their family, ever since Li Taixuan's generation, had sown enmity with the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin. Tantai Lan had returned as a Greater Transcendent Duke while Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e were on the rise. This only deepened the fear the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin held towards them.

"If you were in my position, would you think that I would have liked to cooperate with you? It's only because reason supersedes my emotions at this point in time," she said nonchalantly.

Li Luo sighed helplessly. "You saw what your mother did and what happened to her. If I had not killed her, she would have massacred all of us, including the people from the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin. Not everything can be blamed on me."

Qin Yi calmly replied, "Li Luo, don't speak logic with someone who has lost her mother."

Li Luo fell silent before nodding helplessly. "If you really think that I'm to blame, you can get revenge one day."

Qin Yi didn't reply immediately, and a look of deep sadness filled her eyes. In the end, she said, "That is all. I hope you can swiftly come up with a version of the Evil Cleansing Formation. Once our attack starts, it will be a question of who is stronger. Whoever can stay ahead of the other party and repel the Other Tide first will get to occupy the territories."

He nodded and solemnly replied, "I will engrave this favor in my heart."

Qin Yi nodded. With everything said and done, her slender figure dissolved into the lake, turning into vapor that drifted away with the drizzling rain. Her departure caused a figure to shoot over, landing right beside Li Luo. It was Jiang Qing'e.

"It looks like that beauty is useful after all," Jiang Qing'e commented meaningfully.

"I have never been swayed by her looks!" Li Luo hurriedly said in defense.

"I'm saying that your good looks have been helpful."

"Hmph, of course. I've always been a charming individual. You know that," Li Luo replied, nodding as he was in full agreement.

Jiang Qing'e rolled her eyes and then flew towards the mountains in the distance, where three people were waiting.

Tantai Lan, Li Tianji, and Li Qingying.

Li Luo then took out the jade tablet containing the Evil Cleansing Spring Rain Formation and passed it to Li Qingying before he repeated the words Qin Yi had said.

"Wow, that little girl does have good eyes! I just can't understand how that brainless Qin Lian could have given birth to such a smart daughter," Tantai Lan commented in surprise.

Li Qingying took the jade tablet and examined it briefly, then her eyes lit up joyfully. "The Evil Cleansing Spring Rain Formation isn't complicated, but it is quite clever. Give me a few days and I should be able to come up with a formation that is suitable for us."

Li Tianji's wizened features formed a smile, but then he frowned. "I did not expect that Qin Zhongyuan would seek help from the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhao. They clearly want to borrow their aid as a counterweight against us. However, once the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhao has established a territory here, it will be hard to get rid of them. Furthermore, if the two do indeed join hands, I'm afraid they might truly be able to repel the Other Tide, since they have the power of the Evil Cleansing Spring Rain Formation. They will end up occupying the corrupted lands at an astonishing rate that exceeds our expectations."

Tantai Lan nodded in agreement. At the moment, the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li was finding it hard to even resist the Others, much less take them down at the roots. The last raid they had organized had resulted in the injury of one of their veteran Pinnacle Dukes, which had caused morale to plummet.

Meanwhile, the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin was already planning how to divy up the corrupted lands. In terms of efficiency, there was a large gap between them. Now they were planning to rope in the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhao.

With more Pinnacle Dukes bolstering their forces, they would be like a tiger granted wings.

If things were to drag on, the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li would continue to be grinded down by the Other Tide, while the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin would be able to greatly expand their territory. All of the resources would then fall into their hands.

"The Heavenly Emperor's Edict is truly troublesome," Li Qingying said powerlessly.

"Kings may not enter"

meant that all of the Kings were now sitting ducks. They could only stare blankly as their soldiers bitterly engaged the Others and returned with grievous injuries day after day.

"There is no need to be anxious, Lineage Chief Qingying. The situation will soon be turned around. After all, hasn't the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li produced two 'Heavenly Emperor Children?'" Li Tianji said with a smile. His gaze turned warm as he looked at the duo. "Resolving the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li's predicament will require Lineage Chief Li Luo and Qing'e's help."

Li Tianji had become even more amiable than before. This was not only because Tantai Lan was beside him, but also because the two were no longer the juniors he once knew—they were sixth-grade Transcendents and had demonstrated their immense potential and talent. If they made just one more step in their progression, they would become equivalent to Kings.

Most importantly, the main family of the Dragon's Fang Lineage had begun to reveal its horrifying strength. After Li Jingzhe's fall, everyone had assumed that the Dragon's Fang Lineage would end up like a headless chicken and gradually wither. Instead, Tantai Lan had returned as a Greater Transcendent Duke and had taken over. Just two years after that, her children had also reached great heights. Didn't this also mean that the Dragon's Fang Lineage would have one family with three Transcendents? This sort of strength could match the entire Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li.

Li Tianji knew in his heart that the Mountain Ruling Chief would change soon.

Li Luo smiled. "Sister Qing'e and I will do our best to repel the Other Tide. However, we have a condition, and I'm not sure if Lineage Chief Tianji would agree."

"Oh?"

"I hope that after the situation has calmed down, we can borrow some of the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li's soldiers and take them to the East Divine Continent's Xia Kingdom. It is my birthplace, and I want to resolve the Other Disaster there and restore peace," Li Luo sincerely explained.

Li Tianji was a little taken aback. He had never expected such a request. He paused for a moment as the Xia Kingdom was truly very far and if something happened, it might be too difficult to launch a rescue.

That said, Li Luo had a much different status from before, so his requests had to be seriously considered by the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li's elders.

He sighed a few times and then finally said, "If things can truly be resolved here, I will discuss sending some troops to the Xia Kingdom with the other Lineage Chiefs."

Li Luo grinned and respectfully cupped his hands. "Thank you, Lineage Chief Tianji."

As expected, so long as one's fist was large enough, it would be much easier to discuss things. If Li Luo had made this proposal in the past, he was quite sure that Li Tianji would strongly oppose it.

For now, they would have to resolve the Other Tide before rushing back to the Xia Kingdom.

"Old Pang... you just have to hold on a while longer. You've already held on for so long, so a little bit more wouldn't hurt, right?"