All Heavens: Sharing Talents with Countless Mes

Li Lei was startled and looked up at the Nine Li Ancestor, his eyes full of doubt.

"Ancestor, the Ruthless Clan?" he hesitated. "Those people always act alone and don't associate with any other forces. If we rashly go to their door, I'm afraid..."

“They will see you,” the Nine Li Ancestor interrupted him, his tone resolute.

Li Lei was even more confused: "Why does the Ancestor say this?"

With his hands behind his back, the Nine Li Ancestor slowly walked to the entrance of the hall, gazing at the pale crescent moon on the horizon, his voice low and melancholic.

"Because the Ruthless Clan also harbors an irreconcilable hatred towards Chu Yang and Ye Fan."

"In the Battle of Qinling, their carefully laid trap failed, resulting in countless casualties. That Hua Yunfei, in particular, suffered a complete loss of face in that battle."

"Given the ruthless nature of this lineage, they would never let this go so easily."

Li Lei nodded thoughtfully.

He recalled the scene of the Battle of Qinling—the Ruthless Clan was indeed one of the main instigators of that siege.

If we could join forces with them, our chances of defeating Chu Yang and Ye Fan would undoubtedly be much greater.

"But Ancestor, regarding the alliance last time..." he said with some worry, "Didn't those forces all withdraw? Although the Ruthless Clan hasn't explicitly stated their position, I'm afraid they probably..."

"Last time was last time, and this time is this time." The Nine Li Ancestor turned around, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "The reason the alliance failed last time was because we chose the wrong breakthrough point."

"Although Ye Fan is Chu Yang's closest friend, he is, after all, just one person, his whereabouts are unpredictable, and he is difficult to track down. Moreover, that big black dog is always by his side, adding even more uncertainty."

"But the ruthless lineage is different."

Li Lei's eyes lit up: "What does the Ancestor mean..."

The Nine Li Ancestor's lips curled into a chilling smile: "The Ruthless Clan's target has never been our Nine Li Dynasty. Their true target is Ye Fan."

"Their participation in the last alliance was merely a ploy to use us to weaken Ye Fan's power."

"Now that the alliance has broken down, they have outwardly withdrawn, but in reality, they are secretly plotting something even bigger."

"We only need to take the initiative to show goodwill and express our sincerity in cooperating, and they will surely accept it gladly."

Li Lei suddenly realized.

He finally understood the intention of the Nine Li Ancestor.

In the last alliance, the Jiuli Dynasty was in a dominant position, while other forces were merely supporting actors.

This time, however, the Nine Li Ancestor intends to let the Ruthless Lineage take the lead, with the Nine Li Dynasty retreating to the background.

In this way, even if the matter is exposed, the Jiuli Dynasty can distance itself from the situation and avoid being retaliated against by Chu Yang again.

Once the Ruthless Clan successfully eliminates Ye Fan, the Nine Li Dynasty can also get a share of the spoils.

Advance to attack, retreat to defend.

He's definitely a cunning and calculating old fox!

"Our ancestor is brilliant!" Li Lei exclaimed sincerely.

The Nine Li Ancestor smiled faintly and said nothing more.

“Go,” he waved his hand. “Make contact with the Ruthless Clan as soon as possible. Remember, be humble, don’t put on airs like you belong to the Nine Li Dynasty.”

“I understand.” Li Lei bowed and accepted the order, then turned and left.

Watching his departing figure, a complex light flashed in the eyes of the Nine Li Ancestor.

The Ruthless Lineage...

This force, in fact, has some connection to his Nine Li Dynasty.

Legend has it that the ancestor of the Ruthless lineage was an unparalleled powerhouse from ancient times who was nearly an emperor. That powerhouse had an extreme personality and acted ruthlessly, hence the name "Ruthless."

That ruthless person is said to be from the Jiuli tribe.

However, later on, the ruthless person established his own sect, gradually drifting away from the Jiuli tribe, and eventually parted ways.

Now, times have changed, and the relationship between the two sides is no longer what it used to be.

But the blood ties have never truly been severed.

The Nine Li Ancestor believed that the people of the Ruthless lineage would give him a satisfactory answer.

……

The Ruthless Clan's stronghold is located in a wild and desolate area in the northwest of Zhongzhou.

This place is characterized by high mountains, dense forests, and pervasive miasma, making it a place that ordinary cultivators would never dare to set foot in.

However, for the ruthless lineage, this is the most ideal place for cultivation.

Only in such harsh environments can the most resilient will and the strongest strength be forged.

The sect of the Ruthless Ones was built in the deepest part of this wild and desolate land.

It was an ancient fortress built of black boulders, square in shape and imposing in appearance. From a distance, it looked like a lurking beast, watching all directions with predatory eyes.

Inside the fortress, in a dark, secret room.

Hua Yunfei sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, a hint of anxiety in his expression.

More than half a month has passed since the Battle of Qinling, but the shame of that defeat still lingers in his mind and cannot be shaken off.

He is the most outstanding disciple of the Ruthless lineage in this generation, and is also the future leader on whom great hopes are placed.

Before Qinling, he always considered himself a chosen one and never took any of his peers seriously.

But that battle shattered his pride completely.

Ye Fan's Ancient Sacred Body, Tu Fei's mysterious methods, and the sudden appearance of the Azure Emperor's killing intent...

Each and every one of them made him feel an unprecedented sense of frustration.

"Ye Fan..."

He gritted his teeth as he uttered the name, his eyes filled with deep-seated hatred.

That damned Ancient Holy Body not only ruined his plans, but also made him lose face in front of everyone.

If he doesn't avenge this grudge, how can he still have the face to inherit the mantle of the ruthless lineage?

Just then, a soft footstep sound came from outside the secret room.

"Senior Brother Yunfei," a clear, cool female voice rang out, "The Supreme Elder requests your presence."

Hua Yunfei opened his eyes, the anger in them gradually subsided, and he regained his usual composure.

"knew."

He stood up, straightened his clothes, and pushed open the door to walk out of the secret room.

Outside the secret room, a young woman dressed in black waited quietly.

She has a beautiful appearance and a cold temperament; she is Hua Wuxin, another core disciple of the Ruthless Clan.

"What business does the Supreme Elder have with me?" Hua Yunfei asked.

Hua Wuxin shook his head: "I don't know either. I just heard that outsiders came to visit."

Hua Yunfei frowned slightly.

Visitors from outside the area?

The Ruthless Clan has never interacted with the outside world, so why would an outsider come to their door?

Filled with doubt, he followed Hua Wuxin deeper into the fortress.

……

The Supreme Elder's residence is located at the highest point of the fortress.

It was a solitary stone tower, towering into the clouds, overlooking the entire desolate land.

Hua Yunfei and Hua Wuxin arrived at the bottom of the stone tower and respectfully bowed.

"Disciple Hua Yunfei requests an audience with the Supreme Elder."

"Come in."

An aged yet majestic voice came from the top of the tower. The two exchanged a glance, then stepped into the stone tower.

The interior of the stone tower was empty and dark, with only a few torches flickering on the walls, emitting a dim yellow light.

Following the spiral stone steps upwards, the two soon arrived at the top of the tower.

At the top of the tower is a small room, simply furnished with only a few cushions and a stone table.

Beside the stone table, an elderly man with white hair and beard sat cross-legged.

His face was expressionless, revealing no emotion, except for the occasional glint of light in his deep eyes.

This is Hua Wuji, the Supreme Elder of the Ruthless Lineage.

It is said that this person has lived for tens of thousands of years and his cultivation has long reached the level of a half-step quasi-emperor. He is the most powerful being in the entire Ruthless Man lineage.

"Disciple greets the Supreme Elder." Hua Yunfei and Hua Wuxin bowed in unison.

Hua Wuji nodded slightly, gesturing for them to sit down.

“You’ve come at the right time,” he said, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority. “We just had a guest arrive with some interesting news.”

Hua Yunfei's heart skipped a beat: "Who is it?"

“People from the Jiuli Dynasty,” Hua Wuji said calmly.

Hua Yunfei and Hua Wuxin's expressions changed simultaneously.

The Nine Li Dynasty?

That ancient dynasty that was just beaten badly by Chu Yang?
"What are they here for?" Hua Yunfei asked, frowning.

A faint smile appeared on Hua Wuji's lips.

"They want to cooperate with us to deal with Chu Yang and Ye Fan."

Upon hearing this, Hua Yunfei's eyes lit up instantly.

Cooperation?

How to deal with Chu Yang and Ye Fan?
This is like a pillow delivered just when you're about to fall asleep!
"Grand Elder, this disciple believes this matter holds great potential!" He couldn't contain his excitement and said loudly, "Chu Yang and Ye Fan are both mortal enemies of my Ruthless Clan. If we can seize this opportunity to eliminate them, it would be a godsend!"

Hua Wuji glanced at him but didn't say anything.

Hua Wuxin, standing to the side, spoke up: "Senior Brother Yunfei, this matter is probably not as simple as you think."

Hua Yunfei turned to look at her: "What do you mean by that?"

Hua Wuxin said coldly, "The Jiuli Dynasty's alliance failed last time, and they were thoroughly humiliated by Chu Yang. Their coming to us this time is clearly an attempt to use us to deal with Chu Yang."

"If we rashly agree, wouldn't we be being used as pawns by them?"

Hua Yunfei frowned, momentarily at a loss for words to refute.

Hua Wuxin is right. The Jiuli Dynasty's actions do indeed have some suspicion of exploiting them.

The problem is that they also need external help to deal with Ye Fan.

With the strength of the Ruthless Clan alone, eliminating Ye Fan would be quite difficult.

“Wuxin has a point,” Hua Wuji finally spoke, “but she’s only half right.”

Hua Yunfei and Hua Wuxin both looked at him at the same time.

Hua Wuji said calmly, "It's a fact that the Jiuli Dynasty wants to use us. But conversely, why can't we use them?"

"Their feud with Chu Yang runs far deeper than ours. If we handle things properly, we can easily make them the ones charging ahead, using them as our shields."

"If it succeeds, we can reap the benefits; if it fails, we can withdraw in time and avoid being implicated."

Hua Yunfei suddenly realized: "The Supreme Elder is truly insightful!"

Hua Wuxin, however, remained frowning: "Elder, Chu Yang's strength is truly terrifying. Even with the assistance of the Nine Li Dynasty, this disciple cannot guarantee success."

"Moreover, the identity of that mysterious sage remains unknown. If he is secretly assisting us, we will be powerless to resist."

Upon hearing this, Hua Wuji's lips curled into a meaningful smile.

"There's no need to worry about that."

Hua Yunfei and Hua Wuxin both showed expressions of confusion.

Hua Wuji slowly said, "According to the news from the Jiuli Dynasty, they have already ascertained the identity of that mysterious sage."

"Who is it?" Hua Yunfei asked anxiously.

“Covering the Nine Netherworlds.”

“Gai Jiuyou?” Hua Yunfei was stunned. He had never heard of this name before.

Hua Wuji explained, "This person lived nine thousand years ago. He once approached the Emperor Realm, but unfortunately failed, ending up with a flawed Dao and an impending death."

"Now, nine thousand years have passed. Even if he were still alive, he would be old and frail, no longer possessing his former prowess."

"Therefore, what we really need to worry about has never been that mysterious saint, but Chu Yang himself."

Hua Yunfei nodded thoughtfully.

If that mysterious saint is really just a dying old man, then things will be much simpler.

All they need to do is avoid Chu Yang and take care of Ye Fan first, and their mission will be accomplished.

“Elder, I have a suggestion,” he said in a deep voice.

"explain."

A ruthless glint flashed in Hua Yunfei's eyes: "Instead of focusing our efforts on Chu Yang, we should concentrate our forces and eliminate Ye Fan first."

"Ye Fan possesses the Ancient Sacred Body, with unparalleled talent. If he continues to grow, he will inevitably become a major threat to our Ruthless Clan."

"Moreover, this person has a close relationship with Chu Yang. Eliminating him will surely severely damage Chu Yang and may even expose Chu Yang's weaknesses."

Hua Wuji nodded, clearly agreeing with the suggestion.

“Ye Fan is indeed the most pressing issue,” he pondered, “but this man’s whereabouts are unpredictable, and he’s always accompanied by that big black dog; dealing with him will not be easy.”

Hua Yunfei's lips curled into a sinister smile: "Elder, this disciple does have a plan."

“What method?”

"Lue the snake out of its hole."

Hua Wuji narrowed his eyes slightly: "Explain in detail."

Hua Yunfei stood up, walked to the window, looked at the dim sky outside, and spoke softly.

"Ye Fan's biggest weakness is his strong sense of loyalty and righteousness. As long as we can capture the people he cares about, we won't have to worry about him not coming to us willingly."

"According to my investigation, Ye Fan has many acquaintances in the Holy City's Beidou Star Region. Among them is a woman named Ji Ziyue, with whom he has a rather ambiguous relationship."

Hua Wuxin frowned: "You want to kidnap an innocent woman?"

Hua Yunfei sneered: "Innocent? In this dog-eat-dog world of cultivation, what is there to call innocent?"

"What does it matter if we sacrifice one or two insignificant people, as long as we can get rid of Ye Fan?"

Hua Wuxin wanted to say something, but Hua Wuji stopped him by raising his hand.

“Wu Xin, Yun Fei is right,” Hua Wuji said calmly. “In this world, strength is the only truth. For the sake of the Ruthless Clan's great cause, some sacrifices are inevitable.”

Upon hearing this, Hua Wuxin could only helplessly shut his mouth.

Hua Wuji continued, "However, directly kidnapping Ji Ziyue would be too obvious. We need a more covert method."

Hua Yunfei nodded: "The Supreme Elder is absolutely right. This disciple believes we can use the power of the Nine Li Dynasty to secretly spread some information and lure Ye Fan into action."

"Then set up an ambush and capture or kill him in one fell swoop."

Hua Wuji pondered for a moment, then finally nodded.

“It’s worth a try,” he said. “However, before that, we need to finalize some details with the Jiuli Dynasty.”

"Yunfei, I'm leaving this matter to you."

Hua Yunfei bowed and accepted the order: "Disciple obeys." (End of Chapter)