"If I may be frank, the Chinese faction has long taken root in the Chinese Ruins. Even if both our sides deploy all our elites, it will be difficult to eradicate them."
"Furthermore, the Dark Association has no interest in the treasures within the Chinese Ruins."
"You must understand, there are still many unexplored regions in the Dark Ruins, and countless treasures exist. Therefore, the Dark Association has no need to take on immense risks to plunder resources!"
Ye Cangtian smiled as he spoke, seeing Leon’s persistent questioning.
He paused, then noticing Ryan frowning, he continued with a smile, "Besides, there's another point: the Palace of Light has not shown enough sincerity!"
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Ryan’s frown deepened. He cast a doubtful glance and said in a deep voice, "Dawn, the Palace of Light has offered so many elixirs to cooperate with you. Is that not enough sincerity?"
"Not enough, because you haven't told the truth!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at the other party, no longer intending to bicker. He stated directly, "As everyone knows, the reason the Palace of Light attacked the Dark Association was to find something.
Therefore, I dare to guess that the Palace of Light attacked the Chinese Ruins for a certain treasure, yet you haven't mentioned it at all. Is this what you call sincerity?"
"This..."
At his words, Leon's gaze immediately darkened.
It seemed the inner hall's analysis was correct. After several failed attacks, the Dark Association had indeed guessed their general objective.
With this thought, Ryan glanced at Ye Cangtian and said, "Alright, since you've brought it up, I won't hide it any longer. The Inner Hall of Light previously obtained an ancient divine treasure called the Seal of Light..."
Because the Inner Hall of Light had anticipated the Dark Association's suspicions, they had authorized Ryan in advance.
This matter could be disclosed to the Dark Association. After all, if the two sides were to cooperate, without showing some sincerity, the Dark Association might not agree.
Thus, at this moment, Ryan no longer concealed anything about the Seal of Light.
He didn't even hide the origin of the Seal of Light or the fact that they had obtained a large number of elixirs along with it.
On the other side, Ye Cangtian, listening carefully to Ryan’s explanation, realized that the Palace of Light's understanding of the Four Seals was far inferior to his own.
They only knew that the light on the illusory image of the seal was related to some treasure, and they had also thought that collecting these treasures would grant some special abilities.
However, they did not know that the light connected to the other three seals, nor did they know that collecting all four seals would open the gate to the celestial realm.
In fact, the Palace of Light provided everything for two reasons. First, to pique the Dark Association's interest.
This way, the Dark Association would actively search for the Dark Seal.
And upon finding the Dark Seal, regardless of the outcome, it would undoubtedly consume a significant amount of their strength, which would also be a form of attrition for the Dark Association.
If the Dark Association eventually found the Dark Seal, it would not be too late for the Palace of Light to act and seize it, thus reducing many battle casualties.
At the same time, perhaps the Dark Association would unlock the secrets of these seals for them.
Of course, Ryan would not reveal a single word about these intentions.
"Alright, I've told you everything I know. Now, tell me your decision!" Having revealed everything, Ryan looked at Dawn again, awaiting his response.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "You don't know what you're looking for, nor do you know what abilities you'll gain after collecting them. Is it worth it to go to such great lengths now?"
Ye Cangtian continued to probe, wanting to see if they were still hiding anything.
Ryan's eyes flickered before he replied, "Honestly, I also feel it's not worth going to such lengths for an unknown entity. But I have orders from above, and I can only execute them!"
Seeing Ryan's helpless expression, Ye Cangtian knew that the other party didn't know any further secrets.
He pondered for a moment and said, "This is truly a gamble of the highest stakes! But I must say, my curiosity has been piqued by the Seal of Light, and I think cooperating with you is not a bad idea. Let's discuss the plan!"
"Good!"
Upon hearing Dawn's words, Ryan's eyes lit up. He quickly raised his wine glass and clinked it with Ye Cangtian’s.
Then, he continued, "Consider this a pact-sealing toast. As for the plan, it's simple: we will act together to break through the entrance of the Chinese Ruins..."
Ryan expressed that as long as both sides joined forces, there was no need for any elaborate schemes. They could simply launch a strong offensive and break through the defenses of the Chinese faction in one fell swoop.
Ye Cangtian nodded and replied, "No problem, then we will rendezvous at the entrance of the Chinese Ruins!"
"Agreed!"
Ryan responded, then as if remembering something, he specifically cautioned, "By the way, the Chinese faction's defenses are very strong. I hope the Dark Association can send more experts, so as to ensure foolproof success."
"You don't need to worry about this matter. I have my own arrangements."
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and tapped the table, signaling to Ryan that he could hand over the Qiankun bag.
Seeing this, Ryan didn't hesitate. He directly tossed the Qiankun bag over and said, "We'll meet at the entrance of the Chinese Ruins in five days!"
"It's a deal."
After taking the Qiankun bag, Ye Cangtian clasped his hands at Ryan and then turned to leave the VIP building.
Watching Dawn's retreating back, a cold sneer appeared on Ryan's face.
This Dawn was indeed troublesome, the type who wouldn't move until they saw results. But so what? Wasn't he still being manipulated by the Palace of Light?
With this thought, he sighed, hoping that with the other party's participation this time, the operation would go more smoothly...
...
On the other side, Ye Cangtian and his companion had just gotten into the car.
As soon as they got in, Lan Yue asked, "Junior brother, should I mobilize some people now to accompany us to the entrance of the Chinese Ruins?"
She knew Ye Cangtian's capabilities, and bringing more people wouldn't make much difference.
However, after all, they were cooperating with the Palace of Light. If they didn't bring some experts, the Palace of Light might become suspicious.
The phrase "accompany us" made Ye Cangtian smile. It was clear that Lan Yue intended to go along this time.
With this thought, he remained silent for a moment and said, "No need. This time, it's just the two of us."
Ye Cangtian's stance remained the same: an army's strength lies in its quality, not its quantity. The two of them were enough. As for any objections from the Palace of Light, he would naturally explain.
Beep, beep, beep...
As soon as Ye Cangtian finished speaking, an alarm sounded on his phone.
Ye Cangtian's expression instantly turned grim. This was the alarm system he had set up at his home, which would trigger an alert as soon as someone invaded.
Although his opponents were becoming stronger, these things could still play a role at times.
After all, some people, relying on their superior strength, would disregard these modern technological products.
The next moment, Ye Cangtian said to Lan Yue while taking out his phone, "There's trouble at home. It's inconvenient for you to be involved, senior sister, so I'll go back alone."
"Alright, be careful."
Lan Yue responded and directly instructed the driver to pull over. Ye Cangtian got out of the car and waved goodbye to her.
Then, he opened his phone's video feed, searching for a nearby rooftop while waiting for the helicopter to arrive, and began watching the surveillance footage on his phone.
In the footage, more than a dozen burly men in black were climbing over the walls from various corners of the outer courtyard and approaching the villa in the center.
The leader among them was a bald, burly man who looked very imposing.
"Damn it, where did these people pop out from now?"
"Could it be people from the Palace of Light again?"
Looking at the surveillance, Ye Cangtian muttered to himself. He hadn't offended anyone recently, and the only ones who would dare to break into his home were probably from the Palace of Light.