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Wei Tianfen, the most impatient Tianfen Douluo, spoke first, his voice like thunder:
"What else is there to discuss?
With our current strength, we are more than capable of sweeping away the seven major sects, replacing the Clear Sky Sect's former status, and perhaps even going further to establish an empire!
Why bother hiding anything any longer?"
"No."
Wei Yunze shook his head, his tone calm but with unquestionable weight.
"Tianfen, you only saw the power but ignored the potential danger.
The Ultimate Douluo Qian Daoliu of the Spirit Hall is still alive, but the number of titles under his command remains a mystery, and Pope Bibi Dong is even more unfathomable.
Although our sect is strong, if we reveal our full strength too early and become the target of public criticism, and attract the Spirit Hall's full suppression, the consequences will be disastrous.
Don't forget how the Haotian Sect declined."
Wei Hanfei also said in a deep voice:
"Yunze is right.
Strength needs to be demonstrated, but it needs to be used at critical moments.
We may seem invincible now, but our foundation still needs to be consolidated.
Long'er and Xin'er have just been promoted, and the large amount of resources stored in the sect, such as magical herbs such as Qirong and Tongtianju, have not yet been fully transformed into a new generation of combat power.
It is unwise to rashly make enemies."
Dugu Bo smiled sinisterly and said:
"Moreover, the situation on the continent is complicated, with the two empires and major sects intertwined.
If we rise strongly, we will inevitably disrupt the existing balance and lead to a joint boycott.
By then, even if the Spirit Hall does not take action, we may be surrounded by enemies on all sides.
In my opinion, making a fortune quietly is the right path."
Ye Mengxue added softly, but her point was clear and sharp:
"Keeping a low profile isn't cowardice, it's a way to better explode.
We need time to transform our existing advantages into unshakable strength.
At the same time, we need allies, not enemies."
As new Douluos, Wei Long and Dugu Xin were not in a hurry to express their opinions, but listened carefully to the analysis of their elders.
At this time, Wei Zhenshan turned his gaze to Wei Feng beside him:
"Feng'er, what are your thoughts?"
Wei Feng bowed slightly and said calmly:
"Grandpa, elders.
The grandson thinks that what Grandpa Yunze, Grandpa Hanfei, and Grandpa Dugubo said makes sense.
At this stage, it is not advisable for our Burning Heaven Sect to be overly ostentatious and become a target of public criticism. However, we cannot remain silent and inactive either.
My grandson believes that the future development direction can be divided into two lines: 'bright' and 'dark'."
"Oh? Two lines, one light and one dark? Tell me more."
Wei Zhenshan asked with interest.
"The overt strategy is to deepen the ties and cooperation with the Tiandou Empire."
Wei Feng's eyes swept across everyone and finally fell on his father, Wei Long.
"I am the legitimate grandson of Emperor Xue Ye.
This blood relationship is the natural and most solid foundation of trust.
We can use this opportunity to gradually deepen our ties with the Tiandou Royal Family, engaging in in-depth cooperation across multiple levels, including the economy, military, and Soul Master training.
Wei Feng elaborated in detail:
"We can provide some limited support to the Tiandou Empire, helping it train an elite Soul Master legion, and even providing high-end combat support at critical moments."
Correspondingly, we can use the channels and resources of the Tiandou Empire to more conveniently obtain some of the rare materials we need, and use the empire as a big ship to quietly exert our influence on all parts of the continent.
With the banner of the Tiandou Empire in front, we can effectively distract the attention of the Spirit Hall and other forces, providing cover for our covert development."
The Fentian Sect has many inheritances, including attack, assistance, defense, and control.
It's as simple as just providing some basics to help the imperial army improve its combat effectiveness.
In addition, there are Ge Long and the Tian family.
The strength of the Fentian Sect is growing stronger and stronger, and Ge Long and the Tian family, through their relationship with Tian Yi, are also getting closer and closer to the Fentian Sect.
Relying on this relationship, it is not difficult to take root in the army and build up one's own strength.
Wei Long nodded and added:
"What Feng'er said is absolutely right.
His Majesty Xue Ye values both me and Feng'er very much.
With this relationship, many things can indeed be done with half the effort.
Furthermore, being bound to the Empire can, to a certain extent, gain the natural favor of commoner spirit masters and some nobles, which is beneficial to the accumulation of the sect's reputation."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded.
Deepening cooperation with the Tiandou Empire is indeed a safe and profitable path.
At the same time, it is also the route that is currently being taken.
"What about the hidden line?"
Dugu Xin asked curiously.
Wei Feng smiled slightly, with a hint of depth in his smile:
"The hidden thread is the true foundation and future of our sect—the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, and... the Dragon Tomb!"
Upon hearing the words "Dragon Tomb," the eyes of the earliest core members, including Wei Zhenshan and Dugu Bo, who already knew about it, as well as the elders who learned about it later, such as Wei Tianfen, Wei Hanfei, and Wei Bo, instantly became extremely fervent.
Wei Zhenshan took over the conversation and said solemnly:
"Everyone here now knows about the Dragon Tomb.
This place holds our sect's greatest secret, and also our greatest opportunity.
I have attempted to penetrate the Dragon Tomb several times, but each time I could sense a terrifying threat within, as if it were guarded by an extremely powerful dragon spirit or some other unknown entity. Therefore, I never dared to force my way in.
Wei Zhenshan changed the subject, his tone filled with absolute confidence:
"However, even in the outer areas, as time passes, those relatively weak dragon souls gradually dissipate. The dragon soul bones that can be continuously obtained, the top-grade immortal herbs that grow in response to dragon energy, and those giant dragon skeletons that contain enormous energy and dragon power...
These resources are enough for my Burning Heaven Sect to produce powerful individuals who far surpass their peers, generation after generation!"
Wei Feng continued:
"The core of the secret line is to devote all the sect's strength to continuously and orderly develop the resources outside the Dragon Tomb under the premise of absolute confidentiality.
Priority will be given to the sect's core disciples and elders to build a "Dragon Blood Guard" composed entirely of top-level soul bones and immortal herbs.
At the same time, an elite force was organized, led by Grandpa and the elders in turn, to try to explore the inner area, draw maps, study the characteristics of the dragon soul, and find a way to enter safely.
I believe that what lies within the Dragon Tomb is the true opportunity that will allow us to fear no one from the Spirit Hall in the future, and even... reach the divine level!"
The Dragon Blood Guard, as the name suggests, will definitely not have many members.
The so-called top-level soul bones and immortal herbs are just soul bones that are a thousand years old, and top-level medicinal herbs that are young, or a few herbs that can be called immortal herbs.
There are thousands of years of soul bones in the dragon tomb, piled up like several mountains.
As for top-grade medicinal herbs and miraculous herbs...
In the past few years, quite a few have been discovered from dragon tombs. Although there are few top-level immortal herbs comparable to the Fiery Apricot in the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, there are some.