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"The rise of the Burning Heaven Sect is inevitable, and its momentum is unstoppable.
What good will it bring to us if we make enemies with them now, other than increasing losses and causing unnecessary casualties among our clan members?
If we can ease the relationship, even if it's just superficial calm, it will buy our sect more time!"
He stood up, walked in front of Yu Luomian, and said in a deep voice:
"This is not surrender, this is strategy.
Letting Gelong come forward will give both sides a way out.
Remember, your mission is not to beg, but to convey a message to the Burning Heaven Sect through Ge Long:
My Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan does not want to start a war, but we are definitely not afraid of it!
If they understand what's good for them, we can all live in peace. If they push their luck further, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan will fight them to the bitter end! You must strike the right balance here."
Yu Yuanzhen's words were like cold water poured over Yu Luomian's head, calming him down.
He took a deep breath and nodded heavily:
"I understand, big brother. I was mistaken. For the sake of the sect, I'll give up this little bit of face.
I will leave for Tiandou City now and will see to it."
"Well, go ahead. Be careful with everything and be careful with your words."
Yu Yuanzhen patted his brother's shoulder with high hopes in his eyes.
Yu Luomian clenched her hands, but finally let go helplessly.
If you don't get a title, you will always be an ant!
Yu Luomian did not delay any longer. He returned to his residence to make some preparations, and then left the sect alone.
Instead of making a big fuss, he changed into an inconspicuous gray suit.
Like an ordinary soul master, he quietly left the sect's sphere of influence, and then accelerated towards Tiandou City.
No conversation along the way.
A few days later, the dusty Yu Luomian arrived at the prosperous and magnificent Tiandou Imperial City.
Without stopping at all, he went straight to the heavily guarded Imperial Marshal's residence.
After informing his name and purpose of visit, he was led by the guards to the study in the Marshal's Mansion.
The study is decorated in a simple and grand style, full of the iron-blooded military spirit.
Marshal Ge Long of the Tiandou Empire was sitting behind his desk handling military affairs.
He looked to be about fifty years old, with a resolute face and eyes as sharp as an eagle. Although he had no external soul power, the majestic aura brought by his long-term position in command of the army was in no way inferior to that of a high-level soul master.
Seeing Yu Luomian coming in, Ge Long put down the documents in his hand, stood up to greet her, with a hint of just the right amount of surprise and enthusiasm on his face:
"Oh? It's Brother Luo Mian from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan who's here? What a rare guest! Please take a seat!"
He waved his hand for the guards to retreat.
Yu Luomian returned the greeting with a bow, forcing a smile on her face:
"Marshal Goron, I'm sorry to bother you with your sudden visit."
"Of course not. Brother Luo Mian's presence here brings honor to our humble Marshal's Mansion."
Ge Long smiled and asked Yu Luomian to sit down, and personally poured him a cup of tea.
"I wonder what brings you here, Brother Luo Mian? But how does your clan require assistance from the Imperial Army?"
Yu Luomian did not drink the tea immediately, but considered his words and said straight to the point:
"Marshal Goron is a straightforward man, so I won't beat around the bush.
I'm not here on official business for the sect, but rather on a personal matter. I'd like to ask the Marshal to mediate, considering the past relationship between our two families."
"Oh? Personal matters? Brother Luo Mian, feel free to tell me."
There was a gleam in Ge Long's eyes, and he had guessed something, but his face remained calm.
Yu Luomian sighed and briefly recounted the conflict between the disciples of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect and the members of the Burning Sky Sect.
Of course, the details of the provocation by their own disciples were omitted, and only the emphasis was placed on the fact that the disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect were unreasonable and that the relationship between the two sects had become increasingly tense in recent years due to old grudges and new disputes.
"... Marshal Ge Long, you know that my eldest brother, as the sect leader, has many concerns. He really doesn't want the quarrels between the younger generations to lead to a war between the two major sects, causing instability in the continent and giving outsiders an advantage."
Yu Luomian said sincerely:
"But the people in the sect are furious. If we directly contact the Burning Heaven Sect, I'm afraid it will be difficult to achieve any results.
Therefore, my eldest brother has specially sent me here to ask you, Marshal, to act as an intermediary in the name of you and your mother's clan, the Tian family, and convey to the Burning Heaven Sect our wish not to escalate the situation, to see if we can...ease the current tense situation."
He stared closely at Gelong's expression and added:
"Of course, my Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan is definitely not one to be afraid of trouble!
I just think it's unwise to make a big fuss over such a small matter.
I believe that Sect Master Wei of the Burning Heaven Sect is also a reasonable person."
After listening to this, Ge Long pondered for a moment, tapping the table lightly with his fingers.
He naturally heard the true intention and the subtle sense of frustration in Yu Luomian's words.
As the Grand Marshal of the Empire, he would like to see a balance between the powerful sects in the territory rather than fighting each other, which is in the interests of the Empire.
The Tian family has some ties with both sects, so it is indeed most appropriate for him to come forward.
After a moment, he raised his head, looked at Yu Luomian, and slowly said:
"Brother Luo Mian, I understand what Sect Master Yu means.
It is also my responsibility to maintain the stability of the imperial soul master community.
Although the Burning Heaven Sect has been growing rapidly in recent years, Sect Leader Wei is no stranger to the general trend.
I can try to mediate this matter."
Yu Luomian felt relieved when he heard this and said quickly:
"Thank you, Marshal!"
Ge Long waved his hand, his expression becoming more serious.
"However, there are some things I need to say upfront.
I can only convey your wishes and create opportunities for dialogue.
Whether a settlement can be reached in the end and to what extent it can be reached depends on your sincerity and negotiation.
The Burning Heaven Sect is now... truly different from what it was before."
"It's natural! It's natural!"
Yu Luomian nodded repeatedly.
"As long as the Marshal is willing to act as a matchmaker, our Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan will accept your favor! Regardless of success or failure, we will reward you handsomely in the future!"
"good."
Gelong nodded:
"Then please rest at the inn for two days, Brother Luo Mian. Once I'm ready, I'll go to the Burning Heaven Sect and meet with Sect Master Wei."
"Thank you, Marshal!"
Yu Luomian thanked him again solemnly.
Looking at Yu Luomian's departing back, Ge Long stroked his chin, a complicated look flashing in his eyes.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan, who once had to look up to him, now had to actively seek easing tensions, even having to pass on messages through him...
The structure of this continent is becoming more and more interesting.
And he might be able to gain a more advantageous position for the empire and the Tian family in this changing situation.
The confrontation between the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan and the Burning Sky Clan allows Ge Long and the Tian family to benefit from it.
If he himself was not a Soul Douluo and was not the Marshal of the Heaven Dou Empire, he would not be qualified to take advantage of the opportunity of the battle between the two major sects to escape from the chess game.
After all.
Although he was a marshal, he did not have the ability to mobilize the army alone.
Especially in the current era when the two empires are at peace.
He must seize this opportunity, at the very least, to gain a benefit for the Tian family's upward development.