“Why can’t we win?”
Ye Cangtian retorted with a cold laugh and continued, “Emerson, you can investigate. How many times have the Bright Hall had the upper hand in their encounters with me!”
“This…”
Upon hearing this, Emerson fell silent.
The name Ye Cangtian was a household name in the Bright Relics, with countless rumors circulating. What need was there for any investigation!
Thinking this, Emerson looked at Ye Cangtian and said, “Ye Cangtian, I won’t hide it from you. The Bright Hall promised us a spot if they managed to open the Gate of the Heavenly Realm.”
Ye Cangtian chuckled upon hearing this and replied, “Can their words be trusted? Don’t forget, most of the seals are in my hands. Unless I agree, the Gate of the Heavenly Realm cannot be opened!”
Emerson was slightly taken aback and quickly said, “Ye Cangtian, so many factions know about the Gate of the Heavenly Realm now. If you don’t open it, aren’t you afraid that the Chinese factions will be attacked by all sides?”
“What is there to be afraid of!”
Ye Cangtian sneered coldly and said, “Our Chinese factions are not to be trifled with, a fact the Bright Hall should know best!”
“This…”
This statement left Emerson speechless. He had also heard about the Bright Hall’s actions against the Chinese factions.
It was said that the Bright Hall had made numerous attempts at the entrance to China, all ending in failure.
It was only after the Chinese factions cooperated with the Bright Hall that the latter managed to enter the Chinese ruins as they wished.
This demonstrated that the strength of the Chinese factions was far greater than imagined.
Meanwhile, seeing Emerson’s silence, Ye Cangtian spoke again, “Emerson, opening the Gate of the Heavenly Realm may not necessarily be a good thing, and entering the Heavenly Realm may not necessarily be a good thing either!”
Hmm?
Emerson was somewhat puzzled and looked at Ye Cangtian with confusion.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian continued, “Everyone knows that the Heavenly Realm possesses the technique for eternal life, but is the technique for eternal life really that easy to obtain?”
“And stepping into the Heavenly Realm, joining the ranks of the immortals, who can predict the dangers and fortunes? I fear that before one can seek the technique for eternal life, one might already be reduced to dust!”
“This…”
Upon hearing this, Emerson’s expression shifted again.
Before, his mind was filled with the technique for eternal life, and he hadn’t considered these aspects at all.
Now that Ye Cangtian pointed them out, after careful consideration, cold sweat broke out on his brow.
They might be dominant powers in the ruins, but once they entered the Heavenly Realm, they might be reduced to mere ants, unable to control their own destinies.
The possibility of growing smoothly and seeking eternal life was extremely slim.
Thinking this, he looked at Ye Cangtian and took a deep breath, saying, “Ye Cangtian, if we cooperate with the Chinese factions, what benefits will the Titan family receive?”
Heh heh.
A faint smile appeared on Ye Cangtian’s face. The other party asking this clearly indicated they had figured something out.
He was silent for a moment before saying, “After the Bright Hall and China settle their differences, if China emerges victorious, I guarantee that we will look after the Titan family in the future.”
“How will you look after us?”
“And how can I trust that the Chinese factions will be the ones to emerge victorious in the end?”
Emerson’s gaze fell upon Ye Cangtian as he inquired.
“Looking after you will be quite simple. As the defeated party, China can directly have the Bright Hall compensate your family and grant you a certain status in the Bright Relics…”
Saying this, Ye Cangtian paused for a moment before continuing, “As for your second question, I apologize, but I cannot answer it. You only need to know that the Chinese factions always have trump cards, no matter the circumstances.”
“…”
Emerson stood there, stunned.
Leaving aside the benefits, Ye Cangtian’s refusal to reveal any trump cards made him feel quite uncertain.
So he said, “Ye Cangtian, I can refrain from asking what your trump cards are, but I would like to know, what is the probability of China winning the battle against the Bright Hall?”
“Above seventy percent.”
Ye Cangtian said casually.
“Seventy percent?”
Emerson’s eyes widened, and then he sneered, “The Bright Hall claims they have a hundred percent certainty of starting this war with China!”
Saying this, Emerson extended his hand and continued, “But I would rather cooperate with China, who has a seventy percent chance of winning.”
In Emerson’s opinion, a hundred percent certainty was simply nonexistent. The Bright Hall’s statement was clearly a deception.
While Ye Cangtian’s estimate of seventy percent was only a figure, it was well-thought-out, honest, and carried a high degree of sincerity.
Therefore, if he had to choose, he would choose China.
“Haha, it is a pleasure to cooperate with you.”
Seeing the extended hand, Ye Cangtian laughed heartily and quickly extended his own, shaking hands with him.
The next moment, Emerson said, “The Titan family is not the kind of family that takes benefits without acting. I wonder if Mr. Ye has any tasks for our family to undertake?”
Ye Cangtian’s smile deepened upon hearing this.
He did not stand on ceremony and directly stated, “Actually, it’s nothing much. I just hope you can contact other factions and persuade them to withdraw from the Bright faction, maintaining a stance of neutrality.”
“This… is not easy to handle!”
Emerson glanced at Ye Cangtian and said solemnly, “Mr. Ye, although your words have moved me, many factions are still willing to risk everything for that slim chance of eternal life, and they will go all out in this gamble!”
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian was silent for a moment, then said, “I cannot promise this for the time being…”
Ye Cangtian’s meaning was simple: he had not yet decided whether to open the Gate of the Heavenly Realm and needed to consider it carefully, so he could not give an answer now.
However, he could promise other factions that if they intended to open the Gate of the Heavenly Realm in the future, he would notify them and grant them a spot.
Upon hearing this, Emerson frowned, then said, “Mr. Ye, this way of speaking is unlikely to convince everyone!”
Emerson indicated that if the Hidden Organization consistently refused to open the Gate of the Heavenly Realm, wouldn’t all the factions have to wait indefinitely?
In that case, how could other factions agree?
“Whether you wait or not, you have to wait!”
“I only promise that if they cooperate, they can be the first to enter the Heavenly Realm. If they are unwilling to cooperate, I don’t mind eliminating them all!”
Ye Cangtian glanced at Emerson, his expression turning stern.
Regarding the Gate of the Heavenly Realm, he could not continue to compromise. If someone proved to be unreasonable, he would not hesitate to act.
“Alright, I will try my best to persuade these people and then relay the results to you.”
Seeing Ye Cangtian’s attitude harden, Emerson was silent for a long time before finally nodding.
Ye Cangtian’s firm tone suggested he had trump cards, which put Emerson at ease to proceed.
“Good, thank you for your trouble.”
Ye Cangtian nodded and added, “Tell them to trust me. I will not disappoint them. They can inquire about my reputation to confirm this!”
…
The next day, after Ye Cangtian had breakfast, the doorbell rang.
The next moment, a charming woman in a blue dress slowly walked in. It was none other than Lan Yue.
However, to avoid arousing suspicion, Lan Yue was not wearing her dark golden mask this time.
“Senior Sister? Why are you here?”
Seeing Lan Yue arrive, Ye Cangtian’s brow twitched slightly.
According to the plan, Lan Yue represented the Dark Association and should maintain a distance from him, striving to join forces with the Bright Hall.
Her abrupt arrival here could easily be discovered.
After all, there were countless spies around his hotel. Even with Lan Yue’s formidable strength, she couldn’t guarantee she could evade them every time!
“Hmph!”
Lan Yue snorted and said impatiently, “Am I not here to pass on information to you? If you don’t want to listen, I’ll leave right now.”
“Uh…”
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian quickly stepped forward and said, “Senior Sister, I couldn’t be more pleased. How could I possibly be unwilling? I was just worried about you being exposed…”
“Enough, I know you too well. Don’t worry, no one noticed me.”
Lan Yue rolled her eyes at Ye Cangtian and then said, “Let’s talk business. Lord Xingyuan has sent word that in the Bright Hall, besides the Pope and the Guangyu Saint, there is a third Heavenly-tier expert!”
What!
Upon hearing this news, Ye Cangtian’s eyes widened, and he said, “You mean Lord Xingyuan has also arrived? What about the Dark Relics then?”