Chapter 472: Provoke
At that point, even his enemies wouldn't dare to make a rash move against him.
After all, Lin Feng was an Alchemist capable of successfully refining pills. Who would dare to provoke him?
Murong Yi Yun was an ambitious man, willing to do anything to gain power.
At this moment, the entire Murong Clan had entered a state of high alert.
Moreover, the news had already spread throughout Jiangnan Province.
All the major families in Jiangnan Province knew that the Murong Clan's Patriarch, Murong Yi Yun, was plotting against a dark organization.
Furthermore, the news that Murong Yi Yun's chronic ailment seemed to be cured and that he was recovering sent shockwaves through Jiangnan Province.
Countless Martial Artists became intensely interested in the matter, all wanting to witness Murong Yi Yun's prowess for themselves.
After all, before his injury, Murong Yi Yun had been the top powerhouse in Jiangzhou, not to mention the Patriarch of the Murong Clan.
He held an illustrious reputation throughout the Ancient Martial Realm of Hua Country, a figure revered by thousands.
Now that he was taking on a dark organization, many Martial Artists were naturally thrilled and excited.
They all wanted to witness such a spectacle firsthand.
In recent days, the Murong Clan's security had been strengthened severalfold.
Standing at the bay window, Lin Feng held a cup of wine he had brewed himself from Spiritual Medicine. He gazed out quietly, his expression relaxed and utterly content.
「In the blink of an eye, half a month slipped by.」
That night, Murong Yi Yun summoned the elite disciples of the entire Murong Clan, as well as the upper echelons of other families and sects.
In total, over eighty members of the Murong Clan's direct line gathered in the great hall.
They were there to discuss how to resolve the current crisis.
"Now, according to the intelligence we've gathered."
"This dark organization has likely grown stronger. They've established a base nearby and have already begun expanding into the surrounding area."
"We must stop them. Otherwise, once they've fully consolidated their position..."
"...it will be much more difficult for even the Murong Clan to annihilate them."
Murong Yi Yun declared, his expression frigid.
"Patriarch, these people dare to provoke the Murong Clan. They're simply courting death! I propose..."
one of the Murong Clan's experts interjected coldly.
"We cannot act recklessly. This matter concerns the very fate of our Murong Family. We absolutely must not be careless."
"Besides, I'm sure you've all noticed that some familiar faces are now missing."
"Those are the very people with ulterior motives who were bought out to serve as spies within our Murong Family."
"They know us inside and out, which is why we must outsmart them, not fight them head-on!"
Murong Yi Yun said coldly.
After hearing Murong Yi Yun's words, everyone in the great hall frowned, their expressions turning grave.
They all understood the Patriarch's meaning. A massive dark organization was now hidden in the Mufu Mountain Range.
If they wanted to destroy it, they would have to rely on strategy, not a direct assault.
A direct assault would lead to catastrophic losses and ultimately plunge the Murong Clan into a dire situation.
The other members of the Murong Clan also agreed with the strategic approach.
After all, they didn't have much time to waste.
"Then, Patriarch, when do you plan to launch the attack?"
an elder asked Murong Yi Yun.
"Over the past few days, I have already formed an alliance with the major families and sects of Jiangzhou. They have agreed to help us deal with the dark organization."
"These are all families and sects that hold some degree of enmity toward our Murong Clan."
"With the participation of these families and sects, we will have more than enough power to destroy this dark organization."
Murong Yi Yun said with an air of indifference.
"So that's what's happening. No wonder the other major families and sects have been mobilizing recently."
"It seems they're afraid of this dark organization, too."
"In that case, let's proceed," Murong Yiyu spoke up.
"In three days, the major families and sects will gather in Jiangnan City. At that time, we will take the lead and destroy them in one fell swoop."
"Not only will we be able to eradicate this dark organization, but we can also use this conflict to wear down the strength of the other Ancient Martial Families and various powers."
"Mm, so it's settled. Go and make the preparations."
Murong Yi Yun nodded.
Afterward, Murong Yiyu led the group of the Murong Clan's direct descendants out of the great hall.
"Hmph. This time, we must completely eradicate this dark organization."
Murong Yi Yun muttered coldly as he walked out of the great hall.
「Meanwhile, in another location.」
From the peak of a mountain, one could overlook the entirety of Jiangnan Province.
'This Murong Yi Yun is quite clever, knowing how to kill with a borrowed knife,' a hunched old crone, leaning on a cane, stood there watching the night lights of Jiangnan Province, muttering to herself.
This crone was the very person Murong Yi Yun had sought out earlier. She was an Innate Powerhouse of considerable cultivation.
'But this plan needs more refinement, or it could easily suffer an unexpected setback,' the old crone continued, a chilling smile spreading across her face.
Three days passed in a flash. The dark organization's strongholds throughout Jiangnan Province came under attack by the Murong Clan.
A bloody and brutal battle commenced.
「Jiangnan Province, within Murong City.」
Inside the Murong Clan's grand residence, Murong Yi Yun sat upon the master's seat.
Beside him were his parents, his second and third uncles, and other elders of the clan.
A group of the Murong Clan's younger generation knelt in the center of the great hall.
Every one of them was pale-faced and covered in blood.
They had clearly just survived a bloody battle and had yet to recover.
"From this day forward, you are responsible for managing all the affairs of the clan."
"You will also be responsible for supervising the younger generation and preventing them from slacking off."
"Anyone who violates the clan rules will have their cultivation crippled and be expelled from the family."
"Remember my words. Do not make me repeat myself."
Murong Yi Yun said, his expression full of authority.
"Yes."
After hearing Murong Yi Yun's words, the young clan members all replied in unison before taking their leave.
"Why are you having them manage the clan's affairs? Aren't you just asking for trouble?"
Murong Yi Yun's wife, Liu Yanran, said, looking at him with a worried expression.
"Ah, Yanran, this world is far more complex than we imagine. To survive in the Ancient Martial Realm, one must know how to bide their time and hide their strength."
"A clan like ours may seem endlessly glorious on the surface, but in reality, our position is precarious. We could be replaced by other families and powers at any moment."
Murong Yi Yun mused.
"Don't worry. I've had people secretly investigating during this period."
"While the dark organization is indeed powerful, they won't attack us proactively as long as we don't provoke them."
"So, as long as we remain vigilant, we should be fine."
Murong Yiyu, who was standing to the side, said softly.
"Let's leave this matter to Yiyu. He is steady and reliable. I trust him!"