Chapter 1915 Refuse to cooperate

Although the Tianyan Sword Sect is recognized as the number one sect in the world by the Eight Desolations, with its disciples possessing outstanding combat power and numerous experts, in terms of the depth of its foundation, especially the strength of its resource reserves, it is ultimately far inferior to super sects like the Yuanji Dharma Sect and the Tianmo Sect, which have been passed down for tens of thousands of years.

Those old-established sects have deep-rooted foundations, and have accumulated countless spirit stones, spiritual herbs, and magical treasures over the generations. They have always been known throughout the eight wastelands for their "unbelievable extravagance," a fact that all cultivators tacitly acknowledge.

Lin Jichen still remembers that when he gave Gu Qingcheng of Yuanji Dharma Sect the idea of ​​entrusting her daughter Gu Zihan to the Ghost Clan for care, it was just a small matter, but Gu Qingcheng didn't even blink and casually threw out hundreds of millions of spirit stones as a thank you gift.

That huge sum of money instantly transformed Empress Xiaowan, who was previously struggling to make ends meet and barely able to pay her salary from the Ghost Realm, into a money-grubbing shrew. She happily accepted the task of taking care of the child, completely forgetting all the previous grudges between them.

This scene is a vivid illustration of how money can make the devil turn the millstone.

If they can successfully acquire these million magical artifacts and treasures, and combine them with the existing resources of the Heavenly Evolution Sword Sect, the sect's development will surely be greatly enhanced and progress will be rapid.

At that time, not only will the sect be able to equip its disciples with suitable magic weapons and sufficient cultivation resources, but it will also be able to recruit geniuses from all directions and comprehensively enhance the sect's strength.

In this way, no force within the Eight Desolations can shake the dominant position of the Heavenly Evolution Sword Sect!

Thinking of this, Lin Jichen could no longer hide the joy in his eyes, and his smile became even warmer, with even the lines at the corners of his eyes revealing a touch of genuine politeness.

"Senior Qinglong, you're being too polite! I was just venting a little, nothing more. There's no need for you to go to such lengths. Gifts like this only strain the harmony between us..."

He changed the subject, deliberately paused, and a reluctant smile appeared on his lips, as if he truly couldn't refuse such a kind invitation.

"However, given your sincerity, it would be disrespectful of me to refuse, and I would be letting you down. Therefore, I will gladly accept your generous gift!"

Standing to the side, Wan Yincai clearly saw Lin Jichen's sudden change from "arrogant to obsequious".

One moment they're arguing with a cold face, the next they're all smiles; their change of expression is faster than turning the pages of a book.

She couldn't help but recall the scene when she was traveling with Lin Jichen, and how this greedy guy secretly rummaged through Situ Zhao's storage bag. She couldn't help but chuckle, and quickly turned her face away, covering her mouth with her sleeve to suppress her laughter, but her shoulders trembled slightly uncontrollably.

"As expected, Fellow Daoist Lin is still the same Fellow Daoist Lin, unchanged in the slightest, still with the same pragmatic and money-loving nature."

Wan Yincai secretly grumbled to herself, but a helpless smile lingered in her eyes.

But the more vibrant and unique Lin Jichen was, the more pleasing she became to his eye...

Ao Qinhan was also taken aback by Lin Jichen's sudden change, then shook his head helplessly, but a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

This young friend Lin really doesn't hide his thoughts at all.

However, upon further reflection, a million spiritual artifacts and magical treasures are no small number, enough to drive any sect crazy. Anyone would be tempted by such a thing, so it's no wonder his attitude changed so quickly.

In the dog-eat-dog world of cultivation, resources are your foundation, and there's nothing wrong with being pragmatic.

The Azure Dragon King didn't care about Lin Jichen's change in attitude. In his view, as long as the other party accepted the apology gift and stopped pursuing the matter of concealment, the goal would be achieved.

He slowly raised his hand, signaling for the remaining spiritual energy in the hall to subside, and his tone became calm again.

"Since Fellow Daoist Lin doesn't mind, let's leave it at that. Right now, all living beings in the Eight Desolations are in imminent danger, and our most important number one enemy is still Zhu Jiuyin."

Lin Jichen immediately suppressed his smile, his expression turning serious. He nodded with pleasure, "Senior is absolutely right. I have come here today precisely for this matter. I presume that you have already sensed the fluctuations of Zhu Jiuyin's aura? As fellow dragons, you probably know much more about him than we outsiders do."

The Azure Dragon King, without holding back, solemnly announced a bombshell that would make everyone's hearts skip a beat.

“I cannot sense his exact location, but I can vaguely perceive the fluctuations of his essence. I have a premonition that he will emerge from seclusion completely within a month.”

"A month?" Lin Jichen's pupils suddenly contracted, his heart tightened, and a strong sense of urgency instantly swept over his body.

Keep in mind that only a little over half a month has passed since the Dragon Slaying Tournament ended.

Previously, when he discussed with experts from the human and ghost races, they unanimously predicted that it would take Zhu Jiuyin at least half a year to digest the gains from the Dragon Slaying Conference and completely stabilize his realm. Unexpectedly, the Azure Dragon King gave such a short time.

He did not doubt the truth of this statement.

The Azure Dragon King and Zhu Jiuyin both came from the Dragon Clan, and their sensitivity to the primordial aura of the Dragon Clan was far more acute than that of outsiders. Moreover, the other party had no reason to deceive him with such a thing at this moment.

"Since time is so tight, I will get straight to the point."

Lin Jichen took half a step forward, staring intently at the Azure Dragon King, and directly presented the alliance strategy he had already devised.

"At the very moment Zhu Jiuyin is born, we hope that Senior Qinglong will personally emerge from seclusion and lead the Dragon Clan's experts to join forces with the top powerhouses of our Human, Ghost, and Demon Clans to defeat the enemy. With Senior Qinglong in charge, our chances of victory will surely increase greatly. What does Senior Qinglong think?"

He knew that the Azure Dragon King was one of the most senior and powerful dragon kings in the dragon race. If he was willing to take action, he could not only make up for the lack of combat power on the dragon race's side, but also deter those dragon forces that had illusions about Zhu Jiuyin. This was crucial to eliminating Zhu Jiuyin.

"I cannot agree to that."

However, the Azure Dragon King's answer was resolute, directly rejecting Lin Jichen's plan. His tone was calm without a ripple, yet it carried an undeniable firmness.

"Why?" Lin Jichen frowned, his tone filled with confusion.

Zhu Jiuyin is now an enemy of the Three Realms. If the Dragon Clan does not join forces, they will be devoured by him sooner or later. The Azure Dragon King should not be unable to see this.

The Azure Dragon King slowly lowered his eyes, looking at the white jade floor tiles below the throne, his tone carrying a complex and heavy tone.

"Although Zhu Jiuyin betrayed the Holy Dragon King and rebelled against the Dragon Clan, making him a traitor to my Dragon Clan, in the end, he still has the blood of the Dragon Clan flowing in his veins and is ultimately a member of my Dragon Clan. My Dragon Clan has a rule since ancient times that even in the face of internal strife, we will never join forces with other races to deal with our own kind. This is the dignity of the Dragon Clan, and I cannot break it."

Even Ao Qinhan spoke up at this moment: "That's true, but I'm afraid I can't help you."

Lin Jichen was speechless. What a stubborn person!

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