Chapter 603: Avalanche

The Immortal Qin Clan ancestor stared at Qin Nie, staying silent for a long time. After a while, he finally opened his mouth.

“Why did you do this?”

Qin Nie remained silent for a moment before responding, “Ancestor, it was you who said Qin Feng should have his soul shattered and his reincarnation path severed.”

“Indeed, I did say that. But now, with the purpose achieved, our Immortal Qin Clan and the Langya Clan are about to go to war. Within six months, I will stand in the Langya ancestral hall,” the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor said calmly. “Chu Lan found the Three Solar Fruit. Out of respect and reason, Qin Feng should be offered a chance at life.”

“But that Three Solar Fruit... originally belonged to you,” Qin Nie said in a subdued voice.

The Immortal Qin Clan ancestor took out the Three Solar Fruit and examined it for a while before smiling faintly, “So what if it was mine? The fact that they managed to obtain this fruit from you means you weren’t cautious enough. This scheme of yours has failed.”

He paused. “You advised me to test whether Qin Feng could be trusted with significant responsibilities. He has indeed disappointed me. Without this Three Solar Fruit, he would have been tortured and had his soul shattered. This serves as a warning to the younger generation within the clan.”

A smile played on his lips as he looked at Qin Nie. “Unfortunately, you underestimated Chu Lan, which is why she found a way to save Qin Feng. Losing in this way is inconsequential. You should focus on your cultivation and the matters of the Azure Dao Manor.

“Now that the current Prefect lord lacks any practical abilities, once we conquer the Langya Clan and consolidate our power, the position of Prefect lord will naturally fall to me, and you will still be the head of the next generation of the clan.”

He casually tossed the Three Solar Fruit to Qin Nie and waved his hand. “Go back and prepare well. This battlefield will be your stage. I will give you a strategic position and a portion of the clan’s elite to command.”

“I will take my leave now,” Qin Nie said, taking the Three Solar Fruit and cupping his hands before leaving.

Fang Chen’s eyes narrowed.

It seems the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor believes he can soon conquer the Langya Clan. His real aim is not the Spirit Blood Pill, but the position of the Prefect in the Azure Dao Manor.

That indicated that the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor was likely not a Spirit Blood Sect member. He was probably kept in the dark about the upcoming war, which would most likely be beyond his control.

Another critical point was that the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor didn’t actually need the Three Solar Fruit, as he had given it to Qin Nie.

However, Qin Nie was only at the peak of the Foundation Building Realm.

It would be considered a waste if even a Golden Core Realm cultivator used the fruit to pass the first tribulation.

Considering how highly they regarded Qin Nie, there must be a deeper reason behind it.

Qin Nie soon returned to his own residence, where the Surpassing Dragon Battle General had been waiting for a long time.

𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

“Lord Qin Nie, your mind was unsettled during the ancestral hall meeting,” the Surpassing Dragon Battle General said with profound meaning.

Qin Nie nodded slightly. “Indeed, I should not have clung to Qin Feng. At this point, Qin Feng is just an insignificant ant, not worth my attention.”

“I am relieved you understand this,” the Surpassing Dragon Battle General replied with a nod.

“But I still want to crush that ant, as well as that Chu Lan and the one named Fang,” Qin Nie added, his voice filled with frustration and resolve. A smile appeared on his lips. “Is there a problem with that?”

The Surpassing Dragon Battle General was momentarily taken aback, but after a few seconds of silence, he responded with a smile, “There’s no problem at all. You, Lord Qin Nie, have already completed the assessment. I’m sure the Radiant Sun Spirit Lord will be quite pleased when he hears the news.”

“It’s not truly completed yet. The old man thinks that the Immortal Qin Clan has an absolute advantage. As long as this Three Solar Fruit reaches the ancestor of the Baichuan clan, the Baichuan clan will fully align with us and sweep away the Langya Clan like a gust of autumn wind,” Qin Nie fiddled with the Three Solar Fruit, his eyes flickering with a hint of cold derision. “He says I lost? Ridiculous. The one who truly lost is him.”

“What should I do?” the Surpassing Dragon Battle General asked softly.

“Take this Three Solar Fruit and deliver it to Langya Batian. He will know what to do next,” Qin Nie instructed, handing the fruit to the Surpassing Dragon Battle General. “Before heading to the Langya Clan, deal with that person from the Grand Thousand Dao Sect for me.”

“Lord, should we wait until after everything is finished before taking action, to avoid complications?” the Surpassing Dragon Battle General asked, frowning.

He felt that Qin Nie was being somewhat irrational at the moment.

“Complications? You, a full-fledged Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, are worried about complications when dealing with an alleged Golden Core Realm cultivator? Don’t worry. I haven’t asked you to act within the Immortal Qin Manor. You have three days. If you can’t find an opportunity within three days, head to the Langya Clan. I’ll let him live for a while longer,” Qin Nie said with a cold laugh.

The Surpassing Dragon Battle General fell into thought for a few moments before nodding. “Understood.”

He took the Three Solar Fruit and turned to leave.

“Wait a moment,” Qin Nie suddenly called out.

“Is there something else, Lord?” the Surpassing Dragon Battle General asked, looking back at Qin Nie.

“Capture him alive, no need to kill him. I want to have a word with him,” Qin Nie said.

The Surpassing Dragon Battle General understood that Qin Nie wanted to vent his anger by torturing the target. He nodded slightly and then quickly left.

“The Baichuan clan?” Fang Chen pondered.

It seemed that this clan would play a crucial role in the upcoming war. The fact that the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor handed the Three Solar Fruit to Qin Nie, expecting him to deliver it to the Baichuan clan's ancestor, was puzzling. Why not choose a Nascent Soul cultivator for such an important task?

Fang Chen hadn't figured that out yet.

However, it was clear that the Langya Batian mentioned was likely a Spirit Blood Sect cultivator. The Three Solar Fruit would eventually be transferred from the Langya clan to the Baichuan Clan, causing the Baichuan clan to switch sides and join the Langya Clan’s camp.

Fang Chen sighed lightly. “To resolve this war now, it would require external force; otherwise, any scheme is futile.”

It was like an avalanche. There might have been ways to stop it before it started, but once it begins, everything in its way is bound to be overwhelmed and buried. Qin Nie’s role merely served as the trigger.

Fang Chen considered the idea of persuading the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor to end the senseless conflict or revealing Qin Nie’s true intentions. Though it might be a viable path, the chances of success were slim.

Returning to his physical body, Fang Chen opened the door of his meditation room and saw Li Daoye looking anxious, like a cat on a hot tin roof.

“What’s the matter?” Fang Chen asked casually.

“Lord, weren’t you at the ancestral hall? I heard that the battle between the Immortal Qin Clan and the Langya clan is about to begin. Was the situation not prevented?” Li Daoye asked in a low voice.

“It couldn’t be stopped. The one most eager for this war is not the Spirit Blood Sect, but the Immortal Qin Clan ancestor. He believes he can suppress the Langya Clan within six months,” Fang Chen said, shaking his head slightly.

Hearing that, Li Daoye immediately turned around, seemingly anxious to leave.

“Where are you going?” Fang Chen asked.

“To pack and escape!” Li Daoye replied.

“Qin Nie is targeting Chu Lan, Qin Feng, and me. I think you might be safer staying with the clan. Once you leave the Immortal Qin Manor, you might end up in the underworld in no time,” Fang Chen warned.

Li Daoye halted, a bitter smile on his face as he turned back to Fang Chen. “Lord Fang, please show me a clear path.”