Alliance (Five Thousand)

"Taking over the Yunlan Sect?!!!" Xiao Ding was so shocked that he was dumbfounded.

Mo City Rock was not too far from the Yunlan Sect, separated by a few cities, not as far as the Black-Corner Region to Gama Holy City, but even a Dou Wang (Fighting King) would need to fly for a day and a night to arrive.

Therefore, Xiao Ding and the others' information was still stuck on Yun Shan's breakthrough to Dou Zong. In Xiao Ding and Xiao Li's minds, the Yunlan Sect was still the strongest sect in the Gama Empire, at the height of its power.

Now, they suddenly received a letter from their third brother, asking them to bring their father and the elders, high-level members, and potential disciples of the Xiao Clan to the Yunlan Sect.

Xiao Ding snatched the letter from Xiao Li's hand and quickly read it.

The content of the entire letter was very simple, only saying that the Xiao Clan and the Yunlan Sect had formed an alliance, and the Xiao Clan was the main force, officially taking over the Yunlan Sect! They were asked to go to Wutan City to bring their old man to the Yunlan Sect.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li looked at each other, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

"What is Third Brother planning?"

"I don't know, but it's definitely not simple."

...

At this time, in the Gama Imperial Palace, Princess Yao Ye hosted a banquet inviting Xiao Yan, Yun Yun, and Nalan Yanran to the Imperial Palace.

"Elder Jia, Princess Yao Ye, long time no see. I wonder what is the reason for inviting me to the Imperial Palace today?" Xiao Yan said with a smile after eating and drinking his fill, wiping his mouth.

Xiao Yan was deliberately asking a question he already knew the answer to.

Jia Xing Tian chuckled and said, "Naturally, it's to congratulate you."

"Oh? What do you mean by that, Elder Jia? What are you congratulating me for?" Xiao Yan blinked, asking with an innocent look.

Princess Yao Ye glared at Xiao Yan, annoyed. This person liked to pretend to be innocent, pretending to be a green tea, and said, "Master Xiao Yan, I won't beat around the bush with you. As the Gama Empire's royal family, I want to know the future development direction of the 'Flame Alliance' formed by your Xiao Clan and the Yunlan Sect."

Xiao Yan had a great relationship with Medusa (feminine). They were afraid that another Yunlan Sect would appear! Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Princess Yao Ye misunderstood. Although the Flame Alliance is named after me, the relationship within the Flame Alliance is equal. No one is above anyone else. We are not a country or an organization, and there is no future development direction."

"Not an organization? What do you mean by that, Master Xiao Yan?" Yao Ye asked, puzzled.

Xiao Yan smiled, cleared his throat, slowly stood up, looked at the entire room, and said, "Our Flame Alliance is a free alliance based on the alliance treaty, resolving any disputes that may involve the Flame Alliance in a peaceful manner, in a way that does not harm peace and security, and justice, so that the alliance members of the Flame Alliance are protected from threats in various organizations and countries in the Northwest Region."

"Our Flame Alliance follows a collective defense action model."

"An attack by other organizations or individuals against one of the members of our Flame Alliance will be regarded as an attack against all members of our Flame Alliance. If such an attack occurs, all members of the Flame Alliance will collectively defend themselves and take serious and violent retaliatory actions and other necessary actions against the attacking party."

⊙▽⊙??? Hearing Xiao Yan's sonorous and powerful speech, as well as the specific terms and conditions of the Flame Alliance, not to mention Princess Yao Ye and Jia Xing Tian, who were stunned and had their mouths wide open, even Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran tilted their heads in confusion, full of question marks.

You didn't say so much back then!?!

"Um... that is..." Jia Xing Tian's brain couldn't quite process it.

"That is, the Flame Alliance is different from other alliances. We do not interfere with each other and will not have any political or economic ties with each other's forces. Everything will remain as it is, but once a member of the alliance is attacked by external forces, all members of the alliance have the responsibility to protect and collectively take retaliatory actions." Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed, and he said.

Yao Ye frowned. She originally thought that Xiao Yan was planning to take the Yunlan Sect for himself, but now it sounded like Xiao Yan didn't intend to do that.

A glimmer of light flashed in Princess Yao Ye's eyes, and she asked, "Master Xiao Yan, your Flame Alliance, will it really not interfere with the internal affairs of the alliance members?"

Xiao Yan revealed a smile and said, "Our Flame Alliance is just a free alliance with a collective defense nature, only to resist external hostile forces."

"Princess Yao Ye, you also know that the Yunlan Sect suffered a devastating disaster because of a mysterious force. This is also to prevent such a thing from happening a second time."

"However, once you join, you cannot withdraw at will. After all, if you encounter a strong enemy and everyone scatters, then this alliance will be meaningless."

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Princess Yao Ye couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Xiao Yan's words had a deeper meaning! Seeing that he had said enough, Xiao Yan picked up the napkin on the table, wiped his mouth, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Princess Yao Ye, for the grand banquet. I won't disturb you any longer. Sect Leader Yun Yun and I still have matters regarding the Flame Alliance to deal with, so we will return to the Yunlan Sect first."

Yao Ye stared deeply at Xiao Yan's back until he and the two women, Yun Yun, left before she opened her mouth and said, "I can be sure that although Yun Yun is still the Sect Leader, the decisions regarding the internal affairs of the Yunlan Sect are mainly made by Xiao Yan."

"I think so too. The surprised expression on Yun Yun's face just now can explain it. Yun Yun didn't say a word during the meal." Although Jia Xing Tian also knew that Yun Yun's personality was introverted and she didn't like to talk, the scene just now was more like Xiao Yan was the leader.

"Elder Jia, what do you think of this Flame Alliance?" Yao Ye's eyes narrowed, and she asked in a deep voice.

Jia Xing Tian shook his head with a wry smile and said, "No matter what, it is impossible to completely disband the Yunlan Sect now."

Because of Yun Shan's death, most of the elders died in battle, and even the Rank 6 Alchemist Gu He left. The news of the Yunlan Sect sacrificing ordinary people spread, and most of the Yunlan Sect's disciples ran away, and its reputation plummeted.

This gave the Gama Empire the opportunity to send troops to disband the Yunlan Sect.

But now that Xiao Yan has intervened, the situation within the empire has even become slightly strange.

In the past, the overlord of the Gama Empire was undoubtedly the Yunlan Sect, but now that the Yunlan Sect has fallen, the Cultivation Methods, Dou Techniques, resources, and even Yunlan Mountain, this cultivation treasure land, have attracted the envy and covetousness of many forces.

And among them, the Gama Imperial Family was naturally the most enthusiastic. The iron cavalry of the Gama Empire, which had long regarded the Yunlan Sect as a thorn in its side, even showed signs of surrounding Yunlan Mountain.

Yao Ye had even heard that some sects in the Northwest Region were planning to join forces to plunder the Yunlan Sect.

But! Not long after Yun Shan's death, Xiao Clan's Young Clan Leader Xiao Yan publicly announced that the Xiao Clan and the Yunlan Sect had formed an alliance!

This directly stunned the Gama Imperial Family and those forces that wanted to attack the Yunlan Sect, and for a time they didn't know what Xiao Yan was planning to do.

That's why Yao Ye hurriedly invited Xiao Yan and Yun Yun to dinner, just to find out the situation.

"Moreover, if I'm not mistaken, Xiao Yan explaining so much to us is not just to make us stop all actions against the Yunlan Sect, but also to get our Gama Imperial Family to join this Flame Alliance." Yao Ye rubbed her forehead. These days, she had been paying close attention to every move of the Yunlan Sect. For this behemoth located near the Imperial Palace, the Imperial Family had been worried and fearful for many years. Now that there was an opportunity to bring it down, they would naturally not give it the slightest chance to recover.

"Xiao Yan is providing us with a guarantee that we don't have to worry about their Xiao Clan rising up and overthrowing the Gama Imperial Family's rule."

Xiao Yan's rise was inevitable, which was also a threat to the Gama Imperial Family. Now that Xiao Yan had proposed this Flame Alliance covenant, it meant that as long as the Gama Imperial Family was also a member, both the Yunlan Sect and the Xiao Clan would forever recognize the Gama Imperial Family as the ruler of the Gama Empire, without interfering with each other.

This was too important for the Gama Imperial Family.

"You mean, we should join his Flame Alliance?" Jia Xing Tian was stunned and said.

"There is no other way. Xiao Yan's potential is not just in his talent as an Alchemist, his methods are also brilliant, and the most terrifying thing is that his cultivation talent is just as good as his Alchemist talent."

"The Gama Imperial Family's help to Xiao Yan is more like a transaction. Unlike the Mittel Family, we don't have much favor to him. If Xiao Yan really becomes strong to a certain extent, even if he doesn't want to overthrow our rule, his clan may not." Yao Ye nodded helplessly. Although Xiao Yan had taken some shortcuts back then, the fact was that he had contended against the Yunlan Sect with Yun Shan.

He had no shortage of strong people around him either. If he was angered, he could directly send out Medusa. In this Imperial City, how many strong people could contend against her? Could they kill Xiao Yan now? Since force wouldn't work, what other way was there besides taking a softer approach?

With a frown, Jia Xing Tian tapped his finger lightly on the table. After a moment, he sighed and said, "Alright, let's try it as you said. I hope this kid is really as he says, that this is just a collective defense alliance to resist other forces' alliances."

Seeing Jia Xing Tian nod, Yao Ye smiled slightly. After pondering for a while, she suddenly said, "Actually, the decline of the Yunlan Sect is also a disadvantage for our Gama Empire. Without the Yunlan Sect, our Gama Empire won't even have the qualifications to participate in the Northwest Region's Sect Assembly in the future. In that case, the Chuyun Empire might attack us with all its strength."

Internal and external troubles, not having the Yunlan Sect wasn't all good.

Throughout the Northwest Region, sects and empires stood in great numbers. The Sect Assembly, held every five years, was organized by some of the strongest forces in the Northwest Region.

The purpose wasn't benevolent either. It was just that some ambitious guys wanted to unify all the forces in the Northwest Region and become an existence comparable to the top forces on the continent.

"Originally, with Yun Shan, a Dou Zong, appearing in the Yunlan Sect, they should have been able to become a first-class force at the Sect Assembly, on par with the Chuyun Empire. I only hope that Xiao Yan's reputation can deter the Chuyun Empire, otherwise, a war might break out." Yao Ye pressed her temples. The operation of a country was too difficult, and there were too many things to consider.

Jia Xing Tian frowned and said, "The two Dou Huang who appeared in Yan City some time ago were found to be from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. This Heavenly Serpent Country is located in the center of the Northwest Region. The Sect Leader of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion almost defeated all the Sect Leaders at the Sect Assembly and became the overlord of the Northwest, but was intercepted by the Thunder Sect. In addition, there is the currently popular Heavenly Heart Empire. Joining this Flame Alliance might be a good decision."

"Yes, if our Gama Empire can't produce a strong force and experts to show off, I'm afraid our position in this Northwest Region will become increasingly weak. Once it attracts other empires, it will be troublesome." Yao Ye sighed.

Jia Xing Tian nodded slightly, his eyes flickered for a moment, and he said in a deep voice, "It seems we have to rely on Xiao Yan. Alright, I'll trust this kid this time!"

"Grandfather won't be disappointed." Yao Ye smiled.

"Oh, you have so much confidence in him?" Seeing that Yao Ye actually believed in Xiao Yan so much, Jia Xing Tian's eyes suddenly showed a strange color. He scanned the former's pretty face and suddenly laughed, "Yao Ye, could it be that you've also fallen for that kid?"

"Grandfather, what nonsense are you talking about!" Hearing Jia Xing Tian's words, a blush suddenly appeared on Yao Ye's cheeks, and she said jiaochen.

"That kid's talent is the most terrifying I've seen in all these years, and his appearance isn't bad either. His cold personality is also a very good choice. If you really like him, Grandfather can help you propose. If the two families can get married, then I can be completely relieved." As if he hadn't seen the blush on Yao Ye's cheeks, Jia Xing Tian stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"Don't even think about it. That guy has beauties like Medusa by his side. Even if you want to marry Yao Ye off, they might not want her." Giving Jia Xing Tian a glare, Yao Ye shook her head helplessly.

Hearing this, Jia Xing Tian also frowned. Xiao Yan's luck with women was indeed a bit exaggerated. He could hardly count them all on his fingers.

...

At this time, Xiao Yan, who had returned to the Yunlan Sect, naturally didn't know that Yao Ye and Jia Xing Tian actually thought of him that way. He was now doing ideological work for Medusa Queen.

"You want my Snake-People Empire to join your Flame Alliance?" Medusa Queen's beautiful snake pupils glanced sideways at Xiao Yan not far away, and the corners of her mouth raised slightly in a cold smile.

This man was really becoming more and more whimsical.

Xiao Yan smiled and touched his nose, nodding and said, "Our Flame Alliance won't interfere with the internal operations of the Snake-People Empire."

Medusa slowly stood up, her figure as hot as ever, revealing an alluring smile and said, "If the Yunlan Sect was still the Yunlan Sect of the past, then I might consider it. Your so-called collective defense of the Flame Alliance now is just relying on me alone."

Seeing that his trick was seen through by Medusa Queen, Xiao Yan wasn't embarrassed, and continued, "You can't say that. Think about it, I'm at least a Rank 5 high-level Alchemist now, and I will definitely become a Dou Zong and Dou Zun in the future. Forming an alliance now is a sure win, and even a broken ship has three pounds of nails. Yun Yun is a four-star Dou Huang, and there's Nalan Yanran who has obtained Yun Potian's inheritance, and Hai Lao's Mittel Family has a close relationship with me."

"Although it hasn't been confirmed yet, I believe the Gama Imperial Family will be willing to join the Flame Alliance."

"That way, no one will dare to attack your Snake-People Empire anymore, and it can bring peace."

Medusa glanced at Xiao Yan, thought for a while, and said, "Hehe, my Snake-People Empire has been at war with you humans for a long time, and indelible blood feuds have long been imprinted. Even if I'm willing, other Snake-People tribes won't be."

Seeing that Medusa was starting to hesitate, Xiao Yan took out a map without saying a word, pointed to the Snake-People Empire and said, "As far as I know, there are four empires bordering the Snake-People Empire. In addition to the Gama Empire, there are also the Chuyun Empire, the Mulan Empire, and the Luoyan Empire. These three empires are the ones that attack your Snake-People the most frequently."

The reason was also very simple, because among the four empires, the weakest was the Gama Empire. The Gama Empire didn't even have a Dou Zong back then. If it weren't for the Snake-People Empire in the middle, these three empires would have swallowed the Gama Empire long ago.

"What do you want to say?"

"If you join the Flame Alliance, your Snake-People Empire will not only lose an enemy but also gain three allies. If those three empires attack your Snake-People Empire again, we will have a responsibility to help you, and even help you counterattack them. When the time comes, we can settle the score as we see fit." Xiao Yan dropped a bombshell.

Medusa frowned, unable to deny that what Xiao Yan said was very tempting.

As queen, Medusa naturally knew the dire straits the Snake-People Empire was facing, otherwise, she wouldn't have risked evolving.

Seeing that Medusa was somewhat moved, Xiao Yan pointed to the location of the Yunlan Sect, circling his finger as he said, "To show our sincerity, I have discussed it with Sect Leader Yun Yun. If your Snake-People Empire is willing to join the Flame Alliance, then this mountain range of Yunlan Mountain can be given to you."

!!!!?

Medusa's beautiful eyes narrowed, looking at the large stretch of mountains that Xiao Yan's finger had swept across.

"I know that your snake-people live in the desert out of necessity. Although this mountain range is not very large, it can accommodate a small half of your tribe. As queen, you have no reason not to know the value of this treasure land of Yunlan Sect," Xiao Yan's smile was like that of a devil.

For a moment, it was hard to tell who was naturally charming. Xiao Yan's words made Medusa's breathing quicken, and her heart pounded.

Snake-people are cold-blooded, and they prefer dark, humid, sparsely populated, and wooded places. Although there are also snakes that like dry deserts, they are very few.

The snake-people had no choice but to build their empire in the desert. When Xiao Yan went to the Snake-People Imperial Palace, it was an oasis, and Medusa's bedchamber was filled with plants.

When Medusa saw the magnificence of Yunlan Sect, the envy in her eyes could not be concealed, and Xiao Yan keenly noticed it.

He guessed that Medusa really wanted to own a mountain forest wetland.

And now, Xiao Yan had such conditions in his hands.

"Are you really willing to give me this mountain range and let my people live here?" Medusa looked at Xiao Yan seriously with her beautiful eyes, and asked in a solemn tone.

These words had a second meaning. After all, there were some problems between snake-people and humans. Letting snake-people in was equivalent to letting a wolf into the house. Although this wolf was not necessarily bad, it had the opportunity to be bad.

Xiao Yan said lightly, "As long as Queen Medusa can manage your people well, this mountain forest will be yours."

Yunlan Sect was a large piece of fat, not only because of the Dou Techniques, Cultivation Methods, and resources accumulated by Yunlan Sect, but also the land.

And now that Yunlan Sect was empty, it gave Xiao Yan the opportunity to operate.

There was no way Xiao Yan would let go of this piece of fat that was Yunlan Sect. If the Xiao Clan wanted to rise, Yunlan Sect was just right.

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