lcionline Chapter 168 Coordinating All Parties
Chapter 168 Coordinating All Parties
"To...the Sea of Nothingness." Ye Shuli finally stated her destination, her tone low but firm.
The Sea of Nothingness is a legendary hub connecting various forces, and the only place where all the leaders of these forces can be summoned.
The biting wind, carrying fine sand and pebbles, lashed against Ye Shuli's face, but her gaze remained unchanged, as resolute as ever.
Jiang Ye followed closely behind, occasionally stealing glances at Ye Shuli's profile. This woman was quite charming when she got serious.
He stroked his chin, a wicked smile playing on his lips. "Sister Li, go ahead and charge forward, I'll back you up!"
The Sea of Nothingness, true to its name, is an endless ocean with surging waves that send shivers down your spine.
The leaders of various factions had already gathered here, some sitting cross-legged, others talking in hushed tones, creating a tense atmosphere.
Ye Shuli's arrival shattered this eerie tranquility.
She walked straight to the center, looked around, her eyes sharp, as if she could see right through people.
"Everyone, a crisis is looming on the mainland, and none of us can escape it." She got straight to the point, her tone leaving no room for argument.
Someone sneered, "Scar-mongering! What's so dangerous about it? Why should we cooperate with you?" The speaker was the leader of the Thunder God Sect, a burly man with a full beard.
He glanced at Ye Shuli sideways, his eyes full of disdain.
"Heh, the Thunder God Sect has always been a loner. It seems the Sect Leader doesn't care about the safety of this continent." Ye Shuli wasn't annoyed. A cold smile appeared on her lips, her tone laced with sarcasm.
"You..." The sect leader was speechless for a moment, his face flushed red, and he stood up angrily, a powerful spiritual pressure instantly sweeping across the entire area.
Ye Shuli remained unfazed, meeting the sect leader's angry glare with unwavering determination. "Sect Leader, please calm down. I am merely stating the facts. The continent is currently beset by crises. If we do not unite, we will be defeated one by one sooner or later." She paused, softening her tone, "But if we cooperate and gather the strength of all sides, perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope."
The sect leader snorted coldly, about to retort, when he saw Ye Shuli's lips curl into a meaningful smile, "I know what the sect leader is worried about..."
"Is the Sect Leader worried that the Thunderclap Sect will suffer heavy losses and its strength will be greatly reduced in this crisis?" Ye Shuli's light words exploded in everyone's ears like a thunderclap.
She smiled slightly and continued, "I have a solution that can satisfy both sides, preserving the strength of the Heavenly Thunder Sect while allowing you to reach new heights. I wonder if the sect leader would be interested in hearing it?"
Upon hearing this, the Thunder God Sect Leader's angry face instantly froze. He hadn't expected that this seemingly weak woman could see right through his thoughts.
The surrounding disciples whispered among themselves, marveling at Ye Shuli's insightful observations.
Ye Shuli calmly presented her cooperation proposal, each point hitting the Tianlei Sect's sore spots while offering irresistible temptations, including resource sharing, exchange of cultivation techniques, and even opportunities to explore secret realms.
With each sentence, the sect leader's expression changed, from initial skepticism to shock, and finally to delight.
"Is this really true?" The sect leader's voice trembled slightly. He couldn't believe that the woman in front of him could offer such generous terms.
"Of course." Ye Shuli nodded firmly.
"Alright! My Heavenly Thunder Sect is willing to cooperate with you!" The sect leader made the decision immediately without any further hesitation.
His gaze toward Ye Shuli changed from disdain to admiration.
Seeing Ye Shuli resolve the Heavenly Thunder Sect with just a few words, Jiang Ye was dumbfounded and full of admiration. Sister Li's brain is even more amazing than if she had a cheat code!
He secretly took Ye Shuli's hand, conveying his silent admiration.
Feeling the warmth of Jiang Ye's palm, Ye Shuli's cheeks flushed slightly, and a sweet feeling welled up in her heart.
She glared at Jiang Ye reproachfully, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
This guy never forgets to flirt with her.
Seeing this, Jiang Ye's lips curled into a wicked smile. He leaned close to Ye Shuli's ear and whispered, "Sister Li, you're amazing. How about rewarding me tonight?" As he spoke, his warm breath brushed against Ye Shuli's earlobe, sending a shiver down her spine and making her heart race uncontrollably.
Ye Shuli quickly withdrew her hand, coughed lightly, and tried to cover up her panic.
"What nonsense are you talking about? We still have important business to attend to!" She forced herself to remain calm, turned to the other faction leaders, and continued, "Everyone, the Thunderclap Sect has now joined our ranks, you..."
"Report!" A silver-armored warrior rushed over and knelt on one knee. "Reporting to the leaders, there's... there's a situation!"
"Speak!" an old man shouted in a deep voice. The old man had white hair and a youthful face, and had an air of otherworldly wisdom. He was none other than the highly respected sect master of the Xuantian Sect.
"The Night Demon... has sent men!" The silver-armored warrior gasped for breath, his face pale, his voice tinged with fear.
As soon as he finished speaking, a chilling aura instantly enveloped the entire Sea of Nothingness.
The wind howled and the waves surged, as if some terrifying being was about to descend.
"Not good!" Ye Shuli's heart sank, realizing that this Dark Night Demon was truly persistent!
Just then, a dark figure descended from the sky, carrying a sharp killing intent, and headed straight for Ye Shuli.
The dark figure moved with incredible speed, like a ghost, and arrived in front of Ye Shuli in the blink of an eye.
"Sister Li, be careful!" Jiang Ye reacted quickly, pulling Ye Shuli behind him and simultaneously unleashing a burst of spiritual energy to block the attack from the shadowy figure.
"boom!"
With a loud bang, the shockwave generated by the collision of spiritual energy sent the surrounding seawater splashing up.
Jiang Ye was forced back several steps, his face turning slightly pale. The assassin's strength was actually greater than he had imagined!
"Jiang Ye, are you alright?" Ye Shuli asked worriedly, her eyes filled with anxiety.
"It's alright, Sister Li, don't worry. With me here, no one will be able to touch a hair on your head!" Jiang Ye grinned and said, trying to sound relaxed, but his clenched fists betrayed his nervousness.
"Don't be reckless, this assassin is very powerful, we need to think of a way..." Before Ye Shuli could finish speaking, the assassin launched another attack.
This time, the assassin's attacks were even more ferocious, each move deadly. Although Jiang Ye tried his best to defend, he gradually lost ground.
"Damn it!" Jiang Ye cursed inwardly. This assassin's strength was still increasing!
Ye Shuli was extremely anxious, but she didn't panic. Her mind raced, searching for a way to break the deadlock.
Suddenly, her gaze fell on the surrounding seawater, and a bold idea popped into her mind.
"Jiang Ye, step back!" Ye Shuli shouted, her hands quickly forming a seal, and a powerful spiritual energy surged from her body, flowing into the surrounding seawater.
The seawater surged, forming a huge whirlpool that trapped the assassin inside.
"What is this?" The assassin's expression changed drastically. He felt his body being bound by a powerful force, unable to move.
"Sister Li, that's amazing!" Jiang Ye couldn't help but exclaim upon seeing this. This move was incredible!
The people around were also amazed, never expecting that Ye Shuli had such methods.
"Now, it's our turn to fight back!" Ye Shuli's lips curled into a cold smile.
Looking into Ye Shuli's eyes, Jiang Ye felt a surge of inexplicable excitement. This woman was indeed ruthless!
"Sister Li, leave the rest to me!" Jiang Ye rubbed his hands together, eager to try...
Jiang Ye seized the opportunity and, like a cheetah poised to pounce, charged towards the assassin trapped in the vortex.
"Sister Li is mighty! Behold my power!" he shouted, gathering spiritual energy in his palm to form a dazzling light that struck the assassin hard in the chest.
With a loud "bang," the assassin was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily onto the sea and splashing water everywhere.
The assassin struggled to get up, only to find himself severely injured and with little spiritual energy left, leaving him no choice but to flee in a sorry state.
"Sister Li, you're awesome!" Jiang Ye excitedly ran to Ye Shuli's side, gave her a thumbs up, and his eyes were full of admiration.
"Sister Li's move was absolutely brilliant. Who would dare to mess with us now?"
Ye Shuli smiled slightly, her heart filled with a sense of accomplishment. The move she had just made was a skill she had created herself by combining modern knowledge with the cultivation methods of this world. She hadn't expected it to be so effective.
The leaders of all the factions who witnessed all of this began to look at Ye Shuli with new respect.
They had initially doubted Ye Shuli's abilities, but now they were completely impressed by her wisdom and courage.
"Miss Ye is indeed a remarkable woman, we admire her greatly!" an old man said, cupping his hands in respect.
“Miss Ye, from now on we will follow your lead!” another leader echoed, his tone firm.
Ye Shuli's reputation spread like wildfire among various forces, and she became the hope for many in the face of the crisis.
In the following days, Ye Shuli continued to shuttle between various forces, coordinating their efforts to jointly combat the impending crisis.
With her excellent eloquence and extraordinary wisdom, she persuaded one force after another to join their camp.
However, the next challenge is an extremely stubborn family patriarch. This man is aloof, dislikes socializing, and is indifferent to the crisis on the mainland. Persuading him will likely not be an easy task.
Standing before the family's gate, Ye Shuli gazed at the imposing building and thought to herself, "I hope everything goes smoothly..."
"Halt! Who goes there?" A guard blocked Ye Shuli's path.
Ye Shuli smiled slightly, "Please inform them that an old friend has come to visit."