Chapter 127: The Broken One Clan (II)
Yang Xiong looked at Yang Wudi, who was half-smiling, and spoke, "Senior Yang Wudi, based on your understanding, how much is the Yuxiang Qiluo Celestial Herb worth? How much would it cost to buy it? Furthermore, you should know I come from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Is there any force in this world wealthier than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi immediately fell silent. He had spent his entire life searching for the Yuxiang Qiluo Celestial Herb, and even the Broken One Clan had searched for generations. He was naturally well aware of the herb's value.
A celestial herb like this was priceless. Even the entire Broken One Clan might not be worth the value of such a herb. It was known that celestial herbs took tens of thousands, even a hundred thousand years to grow, and their value was comparable to a hundred-thousand-year-old Soul Ring. After all, the concept of celestial herbs was rare in the Douluo Continent, and only Yang Wudi and Ju Douluo truly understood the significance of such herbs.
Both remained silent, clearly engaged in a silent negotiation, where the first to speak would be at a disadvantage.
However, it was clear that Yang Wudi couldn't hold his composure. After all, he was more obsessed with the Yuxiang Qiluo Celestial Herb than anything else.
"Brat, you've won. What exactly do you want? As long as the Broken One Clan can do it, we'll agree. But it must not go against our principles."
Yang Xiong smiled. "Senior, you're quite interesting. What I want is naturally something the Broken One Clan can achieve. If it's something you can't do, then what would be the point of my visit?"
"However, if I wanted the entire Broken One Clan, would you be willing?"
Yang Wudi's face darkened in anger. "How dare you! The Broken One Clan has hundreds of people, and you want us to surrender because of a single celestial herb? No matter how powerful your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is, this is impossible!"
Yang Xiong chuckled. "Senior, you're mistaken. I don't want you to surrender. I've already said this is about me personally, not the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Yang Wudi seemed confused. "What exactly do you want? Do Ning Fengzhi and the others know about your visit to the Broken One Clan?"
Yang Xiong smiled. "Not everything I do needs to be known by the Sect Master. The Sect Master only needs to know that I'm loyal to the sect and that I've contributed to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Beyond that, I don't care. I believe the Sect Master won't care either."
Yang Wudi said, "Ning Fengzhi is a businessman, but he would never allow anyone he has nurtured to betray the sect."
Yang Xiong remained silent for a moment before replying, "I've never betrayed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but I will not be content as a guardian Douluo forever. My plan is to eventually establish a new sect, a sect that can mutually support the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. That way, both sides can benefit."
"And I came to the Broken One Clan today because I hope to gain your support, Senior Yang."
This was the first time Yang Xiong had openly shared his plans in front of others. Even though he had never told Lin Gong before, Yang Xiong knew that someone as straightforward as Yang Wudi would be more responsive to directness than to subtle hints.
But knowing Lin Gong's sharp mind, Yang Xiong suspected that he had already figured out his intentions, even though neither had mentioned it.
Yang Wudi snorted. "You're just a Soul Sect, and yet you have such big ambitions. I fear your strength won't match your ambitions."
Yang Xiong only smiled. "I have the strength, of course. Although I'm only at level 45 now, I'm confident no one below the rank of Soul Emperor can defeat me. That should be acceptable for now."
"Of course, give me twenty years, and I'm confident I could challenge a powerhouse like Senior Yang."
Yang Wudi let out a wild laugh. "Brat, you're still too young. Do you know what a sect truly needs? What's the use of having powerful people?"
Yang Xiong shook his head. "Senior, you're mistaken. I do know what a sect needs. As you said, a sect needs inheritance, not just powerful individuals."
"Among the true great powers in this world, only the Top Three Sects and the Spirit Hall have managed to inherit for countless years."
"Spirit Hall relies on the inheritance of the Six-Winged Angel martial spirit, the highest-quality martial spirit in the world. The Haotian Sect relies on the inheritance of the Haotian Hammer, not to mention the so-called Haotian Nine Extremes and the chaotic sweeping hammer technique, and their most important technique, the Great Sumeru Hammer Ultimate Skill."
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan relies on its unique Dragon Transformation Scripture, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect relies on the ultimate support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
"If I didn't have the confidence to create an inheritance comparable to theirs, there would be no need to create a new sect. I might as well stay in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for the rest of my life."
Yang Wudi merely snorted. "I don't care what ultimate skills or inheritances you've mastered. After we left the Haotian Sect, our Broken One Clan never thought of joining any other sect. Not even your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, let alone a person like you who has no foundation."
Yang Xiong smiled. "I'm well aware of what the Haotian Sect did to the Broken One Clan. I understand your concerns. If you feel anything is unfair in the future, you can lead your people away. After all, I'm not yet your match."
Yang Wudi's gaze turned sharp. "Aren't you afraid that once I get my hands on your Yuxiang Qiluo Celestial Herb, I'll just ignore you?"
Yang Xiong replied, "There may be some affection between people and sects, but I've always believed that everything must be based on mutual benefit. Only by not harming anyone's interests can everyone grow together. Since I dare to say these words, I believe the benefit I bring to the Broken One Clan will far exceed what the clan has contributed."
"Furthermore, when I establish my new sect, there will be no concept of submission. It will be based on the common interests of all involved."
"Senior Yang, you are an old veteran of the Soul Master world. The Soul Master world has been too quiet in recent years. After the war between the Spirit Hall and the Haotian Sect, the Haotian Sect went into seclusion. Now, the Spirit Hall has been building up its strength for more than ten years, and it will soon take action against other sects. I believe the Broken One Clan, which has always been an enemy of the Spirit Hall, will not stand idly by while the Spirit Hall unifies the entire Soul Master world."
After hearing these words, both Yang Wudi and Lin Gong were surprised. They hadn't expected Yang Xiong to be thinking this far ahead.
Yang Wudi, who had initially underestimated Yang Xiong, now became serious. "Yang Xiong, what exactly do you want to use the Broken One Clan for? The Broken One Clan will not easily submit to anyone."
Yang Xiong smiled faintly, confident in his position, and unafraid that Yang Wudi would not take the bait.
"As I mentioned, I want to establish a completely new sect in ten years. This sect will have new cultivation methods and, in the end, be able to compete with the Spirit Hall."
Yang Wudi responded, "Brat, do you know how powerful the Spirit Hall truly is? Forget you, even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is too weak to compete with the Spirit Hall."
Yang Xiong's expression revealed a hint of disdain. "The Spirit Hall is indeed powerful. It has more than ten Title Douluo, and their regular Soul Masters number in the tens of thousands. That's far beyond what the Top Three Sects can compare with. But if I didn't have confidence, I wouldn't have come to the Broken One Clan in the first place."
"Moreover, while I may be young, I've learned some unique cultivation methods over the years. I may not be able to compete with the Top Three Sects in numbers, but I can definitely cultivate enough top-tier experts."
Yang Wudi's face showed some confusion. "Do you know how formidable each Title Douluo is? Right now, only the Top Three Sects have Title Douluo. Even the Bottom Four Sects don't, and the Spirit Hall has more than ten."
Yang Xiong didn't respond directly to Yang Wudi's question. Instead, he spoke about the Broken One Clan's situation. "Senior Yang, I know that the Broken One Clan's Broken Soul Spear is a top-tier weapon spirit. However, your clan has never produced a Title Douluo. This is partly because the Broken Soul Spear's inheritance isn't as strong as the Haotian Hammer's, and you haven't had a genius like Tang Chen."
"On the other hand, your clan loves alchemy, and as the saying goes, 'Medicine is three parts poison.' Perhaps your bloodlines are already tainted with various toxins, and the interaction of these toxins has limited your growth. This is also one reason why you've been searching for the Yuxiang Qiluo Celestial Herb."
"For you, Senior Yang, the toxins in your body have likely already reached your marrow. Even with the Yuxiang Qiluo Celestial Herb, it might not have much effect. However, if there are other celestial herbs, there might still be a chance for you to break through to Title Douluo in this lifetime."
Yang Wudi said, "Yang Xiong, you've done your research on our Broken One Clan. Have you been plotting something all along?"
Yang Xiong smiled. "There's no plot. I've said it before: it's all about mutual benefit. I need time to grow, and your clan needs a new development path."
Yang Wudi was silent for a long time before speaking. "What's your plan now? You can't just expect a single celestial herb to make the entire Broken One Clan follow you."
Yang Xiong said, "Of course. The Broken One Clan and I will have a mutually beneficial relationship. You'll move near the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for now, and we'll later confirm the location of the new sect."
"I will provide you with the Yuxiang Qiluo Celestial Herb, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will provide all the resources, including purchasing the medicinal materials you refine at 20% above the market price."
"Additionally, the Broken One Clan will form a defensive alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. We'll face enemies together. Of course, if you're attacked because of provocation, this will not be covered by the alliance, and you can ignore it."
"Neither I nor the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will have any subordinate relationship with the Broken One Clan. We will treat each other equally. If in the future, the Broken One Clan suffers any injustice, you may leave freely, and the alliance will naturally dissolve. However, you will need to return the celestial herb, and we won't interfere with each other's interests."
"However, if you wish to join another sect, you'll not only need to return the herb, but also compensate for the difference in benefits between us. But I doubt that will happen. After all, the Haotian Sect did betray you in the past."
These were the terms Yang Xiong had carefully considered. At this stage, aside from the celestial herb, he had little to offer Yang Wudi. What he truly sought was time and knowledge about celestial herbs, and, in the short term, the hundreds of top experts of the Broken One Clan.
Yang Wudi appeared to be deep in thought, clearly torn. After all, the Yuxiang Qiluo Celestial Herb was incredibly rare, and from Yang Xiong's proposal, it seemed that no matter which way he looked at it, the deal wouldn't be unfavorable.
Yang Xiong continued, "By the way, Senior Yang, I have another small trade, which can be discussed separately. It definitely won't make you lose out."
(END CHAPTER)
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