CHAPTER 334: CHAPTER 329 PROMISE

Li Fan’s thoughts surged; if the Moon Palace was indeed acting on the court’s instructions, or had even already surrendered to the court.

Then everything would make sense.

The court could utilize the power of the Moon Palace to unify the various forces of the West Sea; moreover, if the resurrection of the Nine Infant Great Demon was also the court’s handiwork...

Then, the Land of the West Sea would be completely under the court’s governance, leaving no power capable of stirring up trouble.

Li Fan thought this way because, in the past, the court had done similar things; even if they did it again, Li Fan would not be surprised.

Liu Zonglin pondered for a moment; within the hall, the cultivators were also discussing fervently, allowing the court to intervene in suppressing demons, but the price was that the Land of the West Sea would come under the court’s control, and henceforth they would be governed by the court.

What would happen if they refused?

"Lord Wenren, the forces in the West Sea are numerous, even though I am the Palace Master of the West Emperor Palace, I cannot singlehandedly decide this matter; it seems we still need to discuss it further." Liu Zonglin raised his head and looked at Wenren Zhong.

"Of course." Wenren Zhong nodded: "Master Liu can consider carefully; this calamity on Nine Infant Island has greatly disrupted the West Sea, and to suppress the demons the court also needs to dispatch top cultivators here, which requires time. We palace masters await your reply."

After speaking, Wenren Zhong slightly bowed and then turned to leave. Li Fan stood aside; Wenren Zhong didn’t glance at him, as if unaware of his identity.

But some of the previous incidents, along with the battle in the West Sea, Wenren Zhong’s side probably had already received some information.

Once Wenren Zhong left, chaos erupted in the hall.

"Despicable, it’s the court’s duty to slay demons, yet now they use it as a condition to coerce the forces in the West Sea, demanding we submit to the court." An elder spoke angrily.

"The hustle and bustle of the world is all for gain, and the court is no exception. For over a decade demons have run rampant, yet the court has always been the beneficiary. Over many years, the court has sought to truly govern the cultivation world of Da Li, but with so many cultivators in the world, even with the court’s vast power they can only conquer one by one. Now, it seems they see an opportunity to take over the West Sea." An old man spoke coldly, with wisdom in his words.

"The Palace Master said earlier that the Nine Infant Great Demon was slain in the past; how did it suddenly reappear, and its strength is less than before?" Li Fan asked Liu Zonglin, drawing gazes upon himself, curious as to why he brought this up.

"Yeah." Liu Zonglin nodded: "From the battle that day it was clear, the Nine Infant Great Demon’s strength had declined. In the chaos over a decade ago, the pressure he brought was much greater than this time, perhaps although resurrected, he was greatly weakened, unable to return to his peak and has been secretly accumulating strength, recovering from his injuries."

"During that battle years ago, the cultivators slew the Nine Infant; how could it have survived?" Li Fan asked.

Liu Zonglin’s eyebrows twitched, saying: "Specifically, I’m not too sure, but back then the Nine Infant Great Demon was indeed slain and should not still be alive, perhaps the Great Demon also had secret techniques to escape alive."

"Just afraid someone assisted him." Li Fan said: "Also with the betrayal of the Moon Palace, all of this is too coincidental."

"What do you mean?" Someone looked at Li Fan and asked.

"I don’t mean anything." Li Fan replied: "Now the court uses this to threaten the West Sea, what are you all planning to do?"

Everyone fell silent; one person whispered: "If we refuse, I’m afraid the forces of the West Sea will not escape calamity; once the Sun Palace is breached, next will be the West Emperor Island, then it will spread to every corner of the West Sea."

"So, there’s no other way?" Li Fan asked, the crowd unable to respond. He looked at Liu Zonglin, who was also silent.

"Unless the cultivators of the West Sea all withdraw from the West Sea, heading inland." Liu Zonglin said.

Upon hearing this, the cultivators of the West Emperor Palace turned pale, to give up the foundation built over many years?

Moreover, if they abandon it, then the low-level cultivators in the West Sea and billions of humans will become food for demons.

"Leave it to me." Li Fan suddenly spoke.

"Hmm?"

Everyone was taken aback, as if they hadn’t heard clearly, looking at him in astonishment.

Leave it to him?

Many showed strange expressions; even though Li Fan was exceptionally talented, a prodigy in the Sword Dao, but no matter how talented, he was just in the Solidifying Pill stage.

"Are you joking?" Elder Nan snorted coldly, staring at Li Fan.

"Do I look like I’m joking?" Li Fan coldly responded, then looked at Liu Zonglin: "Regarding the West Sea, I’ll have someone handle it."

"Good!"

Liu Zonglin visibly excited, stood up; at a time when everyone doubted Li Fan, he unexpected bowed to Li Fan, saying: "Young friend, the lives of countless cultivators in the West Sea are entrusted to you."

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing Liu Zonglin’s words, a strange look appeared in everyone’s eyes; the Palace Master of the West Emperor Palace, Liu Zonglin, seemed to trust Li Fan greatly, believing he could achieve it.

Why is this?

Li Fan nodded, then turned and left.

After he left, chaos resounded in the hall.

"Palace Master." Everyone looked at Liu Zonglin awaiting his explanation, but Liu Zonglin waved his hand, saying: "Now, we can only trust Yang Xia, disperse."

With doubts in their hearts, the crowd left still discussing.

Not trusting the court, trusting a junior in the Solidifying Pill stage?

Of course, the court is not to be trusted.

But Li Fan?

After the people left, the Great Elder Murong Gang said to Liu Zonglin: "Palace Master, even if he is the heir of the Li Mountain Sword Dao, but at present, who will come from Li Mountain regarding the West Sea?"

"Li Mountain still has a few elders." Liu Zonglin said: "Specifically who, I don’t know."

"The elders of Li Mountain might not compare to the Island Master of West Flame Island, can they confront the Nine Infant Great Demon?" Murong Gang sighed, still restless.

That junior, is he overconfident?

Liu Zonglin was also somewhat worried, saying: "Is there another choice?"

Murong Gang fell silent.

Indeed, there is no way out.

"Will a Great Sword Cultivator come from Li Mountain?" Li Fan returned to his residence, Luo Qingyan was curious beside him, asking why Li Fan agreed to resolve the West Sea issue.

Who will come from Li Mountain?

Li Fan shook his head.

"Not them?" Luo Qingyan showed a strange expression: "Then why did you agree to Master Liu?"

"It won’t be the Li Mountain Sword Cultivator coming." Li Fan replied.

"Then who?" Luo Qingyan was even more curious.

Li Fan ignored him.

"Did you decide?" Lu Yuan seemed to know what Li Fan was going to do, looked at him and asked.

"Yeah." Li Fan nodded: "The Sun Palace is where Brother Mo Yang’s family is located, and the Moon Palace issue also needs resolution; now that the court is involved, if left unchecked, I don’t want to see the consequences."

Hoping, there’s still time.

Luo Qingyan hearing the dialogue grew more curious, but was pulled away by Meng Hong.

Since Li Fan agreed, naturally he will do it, next, it just needs waiting.

Unsure who will come.