I Have A Sword-Chapter 1357: A Ruse?

What was an Emperor-grade weapon compared to a Supreme Emperor?

In exchange for a Supreme Emperor, even the entire Diyi Clan could be sacrificed, not to mention a single Emperor-grade weapon. As long as Diyi Jingzhao was alive, she could always build a terrifyingly powerful clan from scratch with Ye Guan.

Dao Chen solemnly asked, "Grandfather, what should we do next? Should we step into the game or remain on the sidelines?"

Dao Zhi shook his head slightly. "If we enter the trap set by Jun Yu and the others, we'll find ourselves standing before a dead end. If we enter Supreme Emperor Guan's game, we'll lose the initiative. At this point, it's meaningless. Ah..."

A complex light flashed in his eyes. "I truly have grown old. I've become slow and weak."

Dao Chen said, "Grandfather, we can still enter the game."

Dao Zhi turned to look at him.

Dao Chen seriously said, "Grandfather, calamity is approaching, and when it arrives, chaos will follow. No one can remain unaffected. If we do not take action, no matter who wins in the end, we will be left with no choice but to submit.

"By then, submission will be meaningless. But if we invest now, we will be providing aid in dire straits, giving ourselves the initiative."

Dao Zhi smiled and asked, "So, how do you think we should enter the game? By surrendering to the Diyi Clan?"

Dao Chen shook his head. "No. That lady is too scheming, ruthless, and she's far from an ideal leader. If we must take sides, we should take Supreme Emperor Guan's side.

"He was once a Supreme Emperor, yet for the sake of billions of lives and his loved ones, he willingly relinquished his Supreme Emperor cultivation base. That alone speaks volumes about his character. Following him would bring us a better outcome."

Dao Zhi studied Dao Chen for a long time before smiling slightly. He gently patted Dao Chen's shoulder. "You take the lead. Grandfather will support you."

Dao Chen smiled. "Alright."

Dao Zhi asked curiously, "What will be your first step?"

Dao Chen grinned. "First of all, we're going to trick the Jun Clan."

"Hahhaa!" Dao Zhi burst out into a peal of laughter. At that moment, he was completely at ease.

***

After leaving the Dao Clan, Jun Yu went directly to the Divine Clan.

Clan Leader Shen Yong of the Divine Clan was a well-established Quasi Emperor. Seated in a chair, Shen Yong's hair and beard were completely white, yet he looked full of energy, which was to be expected of the renowned Quasi Emperor.

Jun Yu smiled. "Clan Leader Yong, it has been several hundred years since we last met, yet you're as energetic as ever."

Shen Yong glanced at Jun Yu. "I'm busy. If you have something to say, say it."

Jun Yu was not offended. The man before him was of the same generation as his grandfather. Moreover, the Divine Clan had once intermarried with the Jun Clan, making Shen Yong one of his seniors.

Jun Yu said seriously, "Clan Leader Yong, the remnant souls of the Diyi Clan's ancestors are about to enter a period of extreme weakness. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so—"

"Enough!" Shen Yong impatiently waved his hand, interrupting Jun Yu. "Jun Yu, you want to attack the Diyi Clan, don't you?"

Jun Yu nodded. "Yes."

Shen Yong shook his head and waved dismissively. "Leave."

Jun Yu was stunned. He was being driven away just like that? He hesitated before saying, "Clan Leader Yong, the Emperor Sword Clan, the Qin Clan, and the Dao Clan have all chosen to act. You—"

"That is their business." Shen Yong's voice was cold.

Jun Yu's expression darkened.

Shen Yong continued, "Jun Yu, out of respect for your ancestors, I will give you some advice. Investigate how Diyi Jingzhao gained control over the Diyi Clan. Her methods are ruthless, and her schemes are beyond your imagination."

Jun Yu indifferently replied, "Did she not simply kill her father for it? All so-called intelligence and strategy are meaningless before absolute strength."

With that, he stood up and left.

Shen Yong watched Jun Yu leave and shook his head. "His ambitions are too high, but his strength can't compare to his ambitions at all. How tragic."

From the shadows behind Shen Yong, an elderly man in black robes stepped forward. "Clan Leader, that Ye—Supreme Emperor Guan has reached the Suiming Ruins. The Diyi Clan's Clan Leader Jingzhao is there as well."

Shen Yong's brows furrowed deeply.

The black-robed elder hesitated before saying, "Clan Leader, he was right. The remnant souls of the Diyi Clan's ancestors are about to enter a period of extreme weakness. This is indeed the perfect time to destroy the Diyi Clan."

Shen Yong shook his head slightly. "A clan that has produced two Supreme Emperors isn't that easy to handle. At first, everyone assumed Diyi Jingzhao would devour Supreme Emperor Guan's bloodline and Supreme Emperor Destiny Aura, but who could have thought that they'd up together.

"Damn it, are young people nowadays really so uninhibited? Just like that, they hooked up!"

The black-robed elder's face was solemn. "But Supreme Emperor Guan's cultivation base has truly dissipated."

"Yet he dares to enter the Suiming Ruins? Answer me then, is he dumb or are you dumb?" Shen Yong asked blandly."

The black-robed elder was dumbfounded.

Shen Yong slowly closed his eyes. "A calamity is near, and every clan is scheming against each other. Our Divine Clan must tread these waters carefully. A single wrong move, and we will be doomed."

In truth, he regretted agreeing to join the Diyi Clan in suppressing Supreme Emperor Guan. Yes, he didn't want to bow to others, nor did he want to see another Supreme Emperor.

Thanks to his mindset, the Divine Clan found itself in an even more passive position. Kill Ye Guan? If the Divine Clan were to kill Ye Guan, the other clans would cheer, but would they dare do that?

Make peace now? They had just sealed him, and now they wanted to reconcile?

How could that be justified?

Shen Yong felt increasingly frustrated. "That little vixen, Jingzhao, played a brilliant move... To think that she would seduce him? Does our Divine Clan not have any beautiful women? Go, go, go! Bring Shen Xue here. Tell her that her grandfather wants to introduce her to an extraordinary man."

The black-robed elder had no idea what to say.

***

After leaving the Divine Clan, Jun Yu cast a cold glance in its direction and said, "They've become even weaker."

With that, he turned and headed straight for the Royal Clan.

The Royal Clan was located in a secluded and mysterious place. Their people rarely appeared in public, yet no one dared to underestimate them, as they had produced a Supreme Emperor.

As soon as Jun Yu entered the Royal Clan's domain, an elder appeared before him.

"Clan Leader Yu," he said.

Jun Yu smiled. "I wish to meet your Clan Leader. Please inform him."

The elder replied, "Unfortunately, the Clan Leader has just left the Royal Clan."

"He's just left?" Jun Yu frowned.

The elder nodded. "Yes."

Jun Yu studied him, but the elder's expression remained calm.

After a moment, Jun Yu glanced toward the Royal Clan before smiling.

"What a coincidence, then," he said and left.

Once Jun Yu was no longer departed, the elder disappeared into the depths of the clan and arrived at a garden where an old man was tending to some plants.

The old man was the clan leader of the Royal Clan, Chen Yue.

The elder approached and respectfully said, "Clan Leader, he has already left."

"I see." Chen Yue nodded. Handing over his watering can, he added, "Why should we interfere? Sitting back and reaping the rewards, isn't that more delightful?"

The elder quickly flattered him, saying, "Clan Leader, your wisdom is truly unmatched!"

Chen Yue suddenly asked, "What do you think? Has Supreme Emperor Guan truly lost his cultivation base, or is it all a ruse?"

The elder said seriously, "Seven Supreme Emperor avatars have joined forces to suppress and seal him, but he—"

"That's right," Chen Yue interrupted with a chuckle. "Yet he dares to enter the Suiming Ruins. Either he still has his strength, or he has another plan. Well, we will find out soon enough."

***

After leaving the Royal Clan, Jun Yu arrived at the Yuan Clan.

The clan leader of the Yuan Clan, Yuan Zhen, was a Quasi Emperor Realm powerhouse as well.

Just as Jun Yu was about to speak, Yuan Zhen smiled and said, "Clan Leader Jun Yu, my Yuan Clan will not get involved in this matter."

Jun Yu stared at Yuan Zhen. "What, is the Yuan Clan afraid as well?"

"Not really." Yuan Zhen shook his head. "It's just that we prefer not to meddle in external affairs."

Jun Yu chuckled. "Clan Leader Yuan Zhen, as far as I know, your Yuan Clan's Supreme Emperor's remnant soul is about to enter its weakened phase, isn't it? And haven't several of your Emperor Veins already dried up?"

Yuan Zhen's eyes narrowed slightly.

Jun Yu added, "Clan Leader Yuan Zhen, I mean no offense. I just want to remind you that if you don't act now, how much longer do you think your Emperor Veins will sustain the younger generation of your clan? Think about it."

With that, he stood up and left.

Yuan Zhen closed his eyes. In truth, the Yuan Clan was not in a good position. Just as Jun Yu had said, several of their Emperor Veins had been exhausted, leaving fewer than nine remaining.

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It was a disaster on top of a crisis! He truly wanted to take a gamble!

However, his mind told him that the mysterious Supreme Emperor Guan was no ordinary figure. He dared to enter the Suiming Ruins without any cultivation at all.

Could it be possible that he was faking it? And why would they do that? Was it for a trap?

Yuan Zhen let out a deep sigh. He dared not bet on Jun Yu and his allies, nor on Ye Guan, as losing meant dooming the Yuan Clan. It was better to stay out of it. They wouldn't be extremely powerful, but at least, they would remain safe.

It was better to take things one day at a time...

***

Inside the grand hall of the Mu Clan, the clan leader of the Mu Clan, Mu Zhen, was sitting across from Jun Yu.

Mu Zhen appeared to be in his thirties, and he was sporting a goatee. An ancient book was in his hand, making him exude a scholarly aura.

Jun Yu got straight to the point with a smile. "Clan Leader Mu should know why I'm here."

"Clan Leader Jun Yu, my Mu Clan will not participate," said Mu Zhen.

Jun Yu frowned. "Why not?"

Mu Zhen smiled. "My Mu Clan prefers to keep to ourselves."

Jun Yu stared at Mu Zhen. "The Emperor Sword Clan, the Qin Clan, and the Dao Clan have already agreed to join forces."

Mu Zhen chuckled. "That's your business, not mine."

After a moment of silence, Jun Yu smiled. "In that case, I shall take my leave."

Mu Zhen calmly said, "I won't see you off."

With a flick of his sleeve, Jun Yu turned around and left.

Just then, a lady suddenly stepped out from the side. If Ye Guan had been present, he would have been shocked, as she was the same lady who had introduced him to books at the Mu Clan's shop.

Her true identity, however, was Mu Shuo, the eldest daughter of the Mu Clan. Her cultivation talent wasn't exceptional, but she excelled in strategy and planning.

Mu Zhen asked, "He's very interested in the Suiming Ruins?"

Mu Shuo nodded. "Yes."

"What do you make of the current situation?"

After a moment of thought, Mu Shuo replied, "Back then, the Diyi Clan proposed that we all suppress Supreme Emperor Guan together to prevent another Supreme Emperor from emerging. That was a scheme in itself.

"At the time, we didn't think much about it—we agreed that the world could not afford another Supreme Emperor, unless that Supreme Emperor came from our own Mu Clan. Later on, the Diyi Clan decided to sacrifice an Emperor-grade weapon to capture Ye Guan.

"That was when I felt that something was off, but I didn't dwell on it too much at the time. I merely assumed they wanted to seize a Supreme Emperor's bloodline and destiny aura..."

"However, I never could have imagined that Clan Leader Jingzhao's target wasn't Ye Guan's bloodline and destiny aura, but Supreme Emperor Guan himself."

"Indeed." Mu Zhen nodded and sighed. "That unexpected move of hers has caught everyone off guard."

"If Supreme Emperor Guan truly gets involved with her, and if he really has an ace up his sleeve..."

Mu Shuo frowned deeply, realizing that everyone else was in a passive position.

"Do you think Supreme Emperor Guan has a trump card?" asked Mu Zhen.

"Definitely!" Mu Shuo said firmly, "He wouldn't have dared to enter the Suiming Ruins otherwise."

"That's true." Mu Shuo nodded. "Unfortunately, it's too late. Now, our Mu Clan has only two choices. The first choice is to stand by and watch, letting them fight it out.

"This would keep us safe for now, but once the conflict ends, our clan will be in a highly passive position. The second option is to enter the game now. We can either take Jun Yu's side or Supreme Emperor Guan's side."

Mu Zhen looked at Mu Shuo and asked, "Which side are you leaning toward?"

"Of course, I'm leaning toward Supreme Emperor Guan's side," Mu Shuo answered, "However, if we join now, we won't be able to seize the advantage like what the Diyi Clan had done. That Jingzhao is truly remarkable. To achieve her goal, she was even willing to sacrifice herself... The Diyi Clan was in a desperate situation, yet she single-handedly turned it around."

Mu Zhen slowly raised his head, gazing outside the grand hall. His eyes flashed with a complex light. "That lady has immense courage. We old folks are far behind her."

Mu Shuo remained silent. Indeed, even if the Mu Clan had understood this scheme from the beginning, if given the opportunity, would they have dared to play the game that way? No way.

Mu Shuo said, "Father, we have another choice."

Mu Zhen looked at her. Mu Shuo spoke in a solemn tone, "We could bypass the Diyi Clan entirely and choose Supreme Emperor Guan.

"Between him and the Diyi Clan, we must know who holds the dominant position? If he truly falls in love with Jingzhao and ends up being dominated by her, then choosing to follow him would be no different from submitting to the Diyi Clan..."

Mu Zhen was silent for a moment before he chuckled. "Do you think Supreme Emperor Guan can outmaneuver Clan Leader Jingzhao?"

"Well, heroes have always fallen to the charms of beautiful women," Mu Shuo said, "If he truly develops feelings for her, then..."

"And what if Clan Leader Jingzhao falls for him instead?"

Mu Shuo was momentarily stunned, and then she laughed. "Then she would lose everything. He'd become his woman, and the Diyi Clan would belong to him, but the fact that she once killed her own father to ascend to power means that her mindset and cunning mind are top-tier.

"Since she dared to enter this game by herself, she must have accounted for everything. I believe that she would never truly fall in love with him."