"The two families joining forces?"
"And it's a joint effort led by the Qin family?"
"How could this be?"
"Even though the Qin family's strength now surpasses the other four great families!"
"It shouldn't be enough to make the Sun family, also one of the five great families, bow down and submit!"
"As members of the five great families, would they be able to swallow their pride?"
Upon hearing Huang Youwei's words, Zhou Xuan's expression instantly turned grim.
The news Huang Youwei brought him was something he had never anticipated.
He had considered the possibility of the five great families joining forces before.
However, after carefully analyzing the relationships between the five great families.
He had dismissed the idea.
Because, from any perspective, it seemed almost impossible.
But what Zhou Xuan hadn't expected was that this matter was now on the verge of becoming reality.
"I know you're surprised!"
"When I first got this intelligence, I was also a bit disbelieving!"
"It wasn't until later, when my two disciples!"
"That is, those two young lads currently kneeling outside, gave me confirmation!"
"That I was able to ascertain the truth of this matter!"
"Because at that time, people from the Qin family had even approached their father!"
"Subtly hinting at their desire to form an alliance with the Lu family!"
"But their father feigned ignorance and politely declined!"
"And it wasn't just the Lu family; it's said the Qin family also sent messages to the Zhuge family!"
"However, the Zhuge family, much like the Lu family, did not give them a response!"
"While this can be considered somewhat good news!"
"You must understand one thing!"
"Not giving a response doesn't necessarily mean a refusal!"
"Because you need to realize!"
"The mere fact that the Sun family, another of the five great families, initially agreed to such an alliance!"
"Is itself a terrifying matter!"
"As you said!"
"The Sun family, being one of the five great families, wouldn't they have some pride?"
"Wouldn't they know that agreeing to such a relationship!"
"Would bring more harm than good to them?"
"No, they know!"
"But even knowing that this action would bring adverse effects to their family!"
"And even shake their position as one of the five great families!"
"They still agreed to the terms!"
"Why?"
"There are only two possible explanations!"
"One, their Sun family believes that by joining forces with the Qin family now!"
"The future benefits the Qin family can bring them far outweigh the loss of face and influence!"
"The second explanation is even more terrifying!"
"That is, the Sun family has, to a large extent, already understood."
"What the Qin family is hiding in the shadows!"
"They've come to realize that the Qin family now possesses the power to destroy their Sun family!"
"And due to the threat of the Qin family's formidable strength!"
"They are forced to make concessions and agree to this alliance!"
"And if that is indeed the case!"
"Then you need to be very careful!"
"Because, as you just mentioned."
"No matter what, your feud with the Qin family is irreconcilable!"
"Under such circumstances, if the Qin family were to learn of your identity!"
"And realize that you harbor hatred towards them!"
"Then with Qin Huaiyu's decisive and swift nature!"
"She certainly wouldn't allow you to live in this world any longer!"
"At that point, your every step in Shangjing would be perilous!"
"And that's not even the worst-case scenario!"
"As I mentioned earlier, the Lu and Zhuge families have only stalled for now."
"Their current non-compliance doesn't mean they won't agree in the future!"
"If my second guess is correct!"
"Then it's only a matter of time before the Lu and Zhuge families choose to submit!"
"Because if the Qin family truly possesses the power to destroy the Sun family!"
"It also means they possess the power to destroy the Lu and Zhuge families!"
"Because the strength of these three families is essentially similar!"
"At that point, what you might have to face!"
"Is an alliance of four great families, excluding the Fang family!"
"Now, do you still want revenge?"
After uttering these somber words.
Huang Youwei slowly picked up a teacup from the nearby wooden table.
He took a sip of the strong tea and then quietly sat in his chair, awaiting Zhou Xuan's reply!
"Hoo!"
"Uncle, I truly regret coming to see you now!"
"I originally just wanted to get some information from you!"
"But I didn't expect to be so discouraged that my legs feel weak!"
"Oh?"
"So, you're considering giving up?"
Upon hearing Zhou Xuan's reply, Huang Youwei raised an eyebrow slightly.
He asked in a nonchalant tone.
"Heh, of course not!"
"I made myself very clear earlier!"
"No matter how strong the Qin family is!"
"And no matter how many allies they have!"
"The debt they owe my Zhou family must be repaid!"
"Even if, as you say!"
"My current strength would be seeking my own death against them!"
"I still won't give up!"
"A true man knows what to do and what not to do!"
"If I were to abandon ten years of the Zhou family's vengeance simply out of fear of death!"
"Then when I return to the earth, how could I face the ancestors of the Zhou family?"
"But I also thank you for this information, Uncle!"
"It has given me a more comprehensive understanding of the Qin family's strength!"
"And it has also brought me back to reality from a state of arrogance!"
"I thought that relying on my mid-stage Creation Realm cultivation!"
"Even if I couldn't get revenge now!"
"Self-preservation should have been more than enough!"
"But now I realize that was overly optimistic!"
"From now on, I will discipline myself properly!"
"And try to act with discretion!"
"After all, although I desire revenge!"
"I can't just throw my life away needlessly, can I?"
Unexpectedly, upon hearing Huang Youwei's question.
Zhou Xuan's tone shifted from the slightly subdued one he had before.
He turned and smiled calmly at Huang Youwei.
There was no trace of fear on his face, only a solemn expression!
"Hahaha!"
"Good!"
"Excellent!"
"You kid, you finally haven't disgraced your master, that old fellow!"
"Do you know, if you had uttered a single word of retreat just now!"
"You might very well be a corpse by now!"
"I would not allow a disciple chosen by old man Xu to be a coward!"
"If a person, out of fear of death, can abandon even their own deep-seated vengeance!"
"Then there's no point for that person to exist in this world!"
"However, you are very good!"
"You haven't disappointed me, nor have you disappointed your master!"
"Although everything I told you just now is the truth!"
"You don't need to feel too much psychological pressure!"
"Since you've passed my test!"
"From now on, in this area of Jingdu, I'll have your back!"
"I dare not say for sure about anything else!"
"But if that Qin family dares to act recklessly!"
"I will ensure their lineage is eradicated from this land!"