yóu qí shì qián zhě ， gèng shì lù chū rú shì zhòng fù zhī sè 。
尤其是前者，更是露出如释重负之色。
Especially the former, she could see a look of relief on his face.
lín xuān de xiǎng fǎ yǔ tā bù móu ér hé ， zài dé zhī lín xuān de shí lì yuǎn chāo zì jǐ yù qī xǔ duō ， néng yǐ yī rén zhī lì ， jī kuì èr shí yú míng tóng jiē cún zài yǐ hòu ， cǐ nǚ jiù yǐ jīng zài sī suǒ ， yīng gāi guī dòng chū jī ， jiě jué yǔ sān pài jiān de ēn yuàn le 。
林轩的想法与她不谋而合，在得知林轩的实力远超自己预期许多，能以一人之力，击溃二十余名同阶存在以后，此女就已经在思索，应该圭动出击，解决与三派间的恩怨了。
Lin Xuan's thoughts were in sync with hers. Upon learning that Lin Xuan was far stronger than expected and had single-handedly defeated more than twenty peers, this woman had already started to think about how to take action and resolve the grievances between their sects and the three other factions.
tuō xià qù duì yún yǐn zōng bù lì 。
拖下去对云隐宗不利。
拖ling it out would be disadvantageous for Cloud Concealment Sect.
jì rán zhàn jù shàng fēng ， jiù yīng gāi chèn cǐ liáng jī ， yì láo yǒng yì de wèi běn mén jiě jué zhè ge nán tí 。
既然占据上风，就应该趁此良机，一劳永逸的为本门解决这个难题。
Since they were in a favorable position, she should seize this opportunity to solve this problem once and for all for her sect. What worried her was that Lin Xuan was an ascetic cultivator who might not agree with her viewpoint. After all, her younger brother Lin had exceptional strength but rarely involved himself in the affairs of their sect. Whether his views aligned with hers on matters concerning the sect's future remained uncertain.
tā suǒ dān xīn de ， jiù shì lín xuān nǎi kǔ xiū zhě ， duì yú zì jǐ de kàn fǎ bìng bù rèn tóng ， bì jìng zì jǐ zhè wèi lín shī dì ， lùn shí lì ， nà bù yòng tí ， rán ér píng rì lǐ ， què jī hū cóng bù guò wèn zōng mén shì wù ， zài zhè xiē shì guān zōng mén qián tú de kàn fǎ shàng ， néng fǒu yǔ zì jǐ yí zhì ， kě jiù hěn nán shuō 。
她所担心的，就是林轩乃苦修者，对于自己的看法并不认同，毕竟自己这位林师弟，论实力，那不用提，然而平日里，却几乎从不过问宗门事物，在这些事关宗门前途的看法上，能否与自己一致，可就很难说。
If he took a "better not get involved" attitude, she would have to spend much more effort convincing him. Moreover, whether she could persuade Lin Xuan was far from certain.
wàn yī tā bào zhe duō yī shì bù rú shǎo yī shì de tài dù ， nà jiù hái yào duō fèi xǔ duō chún shé ， ér qiě néng fǒu zuì zhōng shuō fú lín xuān ， cǐ nǚ yě méi yǒu shén me bǎ wò 。
万一他抱着多一事不如少一事的态度，那就还要多费许多唇舌，而且能否最终说服林轩，此女也没有什么把握。
Fortunately, all her worries were unnecessary. It turned out that despite his apparent disinterest in sect affairs, Lin Xuan had keen insight and considered issues more comprehensively than she did. Her joy knew no bounds; there was no reason for disagreement.
hǎo zài yī qiè dān xīn dōu shì duō yú de ， méi xiǎng dào lín shī dì biǎo miàn shàng bù guò wèn zōng mén shì wù ， qí shí yǎn guāng què shì rú cǐ de fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， yǒu yī xiē wèn tí ， shèn zhì kǎo lǜ dé bǐ zì jǐ gèng quán miàn ， gēng shēn yuǎn ， cǐ nǚ kuáng xǐ zhī yú ， nǎ yǒu bù tóng yì de dào lǐ 。
好在一切担心都是多余的，没想到林师弟表面上不过问宗门事物，其实眼光却是如此的非同小可，有一些问题，甚至考虑得比自己更全面，更深远，此女狂喜之余，哪有不同意的道理。
As for the young man with the surname Long, although he didn't consider as much as the two of them, after hearing their brief description, he understood their reasoning.
zhì shǒu lóng xìng shào nián ， suī rán kǎo lǜ bù rú liǎng rén zhè me duō ， rán ér tīng tā men lüè yī miáo shù ， yě jiù míng bái liǎng rén zhè me zuò de sī liáng yǔ kǎo lǜ le 。
至手龙姓少年，虽然考虑不如两人这么多，然而听他们略一描述，也就明白两人这么做的思量与考虑了。
There was no reason to refuse, so the three Supreme Elders of Cloud Concealment Sect quickly reached a consensus on this matter.
zì wú bù yǔn de dào lǐ ， yú shì ， yún yǐn zōng de sān míng tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， hěn kuài jiù zài zhè jiàn shì qíng shàng dá chéng le yí zhì 。
自无不允的道理，于是，云隐宗的三名太上长老，很快就在这件事情上达成了一致。
"Brother's considerations are excellent. According to your view, which of the three factions should we target as our breakthrough?" The silver-eyed girl asked with a smile, seeking Lin Xuan's opinion.
“ shī dì de kǎo liáng bù cuò ， nà yī nǐ zhī jiàn ， sān pài zhī zhōng ， wǒ men yīng gāi xuǎn zé nǎ yī pài zuò tū pò kǒu ？” yín tóng shào nǚ wēi xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhēng xún qǐ lín xuān de yì jiàn lái le 。
“师弟的考量不错，那依你之见，三派之中，我们应该选择哪一派做突破口？”银瞳少女微笑的声音传入耳朵，征询起林轩的意见来了。
"Ghost Spirit Sect."
“ líng guǐ zōng 。”
“灵鬼宗。”
Lin Xuan had clearly thought about this question before answering without hesitation.
zhè ge wèn tí ， lín xuān xiǎn rán yě zǎo jiù kǎo lǜ guò ， xiǎng dōu bù xiǎng ， yī kǒu jiù huí dá le chū lái 。
这个问题，林轩显然也早就考虑过，想都不想，一口就回答了出来。
"Ghost Spirit Sect."
“ líng guǐ zōng 。”
“灵鬼宗。”
The silver-eyed girl raised her eyebrows but didn't immediately express an opinion. Instead, she showed some contemplation: "Brother chose Ghost Spirit Sect for a reason. Please share your thoughts with us."
yín tóng shào nǚ xiù méi wēi yáng ， zhè yī cì ， què méi yǒu mǎ shàng fā biǎo zì jǐ de kàn fǎ ， ér shì lù chū le jǐ fēn chén yín zhī sè ：“ shī dì zuò cǐ xuǎn zé ， xiǎng bì shì yǒu yī fān xiáng jìn sī suǒ ， nǐ de kǎo liáng rú hé ， kě fǒu yǔ wǒ èr rén jiǎng jiǎng me 。”
银瞳少女秀眉微扬，这一次，却没有马上发表自己的看法，而是露出了几分沉吟之色：“师弟做此选择，想必是有一番详尽思索，你的考量如何，可否与我二人讲讲么。”
Her tone was one of respect and sincerity, showing no prejudice because he had joined the sect later on. Her words and actions revealed a deep sense of intimacy.
cǐ nǚ yòng de shāng liáng de yǔ qì ， xiǎn rán duì lín xuān zūn zhòng yǐ jí ， zài yě bù yīn wèi tā shì bàn lù rù zōng ér yǒu fēn háo gé hé ， yán yǔ jǔ dòng dōu xiǎn chū tuī xīn zhì fù de qīn mì 。
此女用的商量的语气，显然对林轩尊重以极，再也不因为他是半路入宗而有分毫隔阂，言语举动都显出推心置腹的亲密。
Not only was it due to his life-saving grace but also because, as the young man with the surname Long pointed out, Lin Xuan's addition was a blessing for their sect.
zhè bù jǐn jǐn shì yīn wèi lín xuān duì qí yǒu jiù mìng zhī ēn de yuán gù ， gèng zhòng yào de yì diǎn ， shì zhèng rú lóng xìng shào nián suǒ tí ， lín xuān zhī jiā rù ， gēn běn jiù shì běn mén zhī fú 。
这不仅仅是因为林轩对其有救命之恩的缘故，更重要的一点，是正如龙姓少年所提，林轩之加入，根本就是本门之福。
He couldn't afford any hint of aloofness towards such a powerful disciple. The fate of their sect was closely tied to Lin Xuan's, and they would ensure he had no reason to be dissatisfied.
duì yú zhè wèi shén tōng guǎng dà de shī dì ， lǒng luò shàng qiě bù jí ， nǎ lǐ néng ràng tā gǎn dào zì jǐ duì qí ， yǒu nǎ pà nà me yī fēn de jiàn wài zhī yì 。
对于这位神通广大的师弟，笼络尚且不及，哪里能让他感到自己对其，有哪怕那么一分的见外之意。
Lin Xuan felt extremely satisfied with this arrangement. Such cooperation was beneficial for both sides without causing any harm.
běn zōng de qián tú ， kě shì yǔ lín xuān xī xī xiāng guān de ， yě xǔ yīn wèi tā de jiā rù ， néng chéng wéi nài lóng jiè de chāo jí shì lì ， jī yú cǐ ， yín tóng shào nǚ shì jué bú huì ràng lín xuān duì běn zōng huò zhě zì jǐ ， yǒu yī sī yī háo bù mǎn dì 。
本宗的前途，可是与林轩息息相关的，也许因为他的加入，能成为鼐龙界的超级势力，基于此，银瞳少女是绝不会让林轩对本宗或者自己，有一丝一毫不满地。
And Lin Xuan wasn't the kind who would act arrogantly when treated with respect; as the saying goes, "you show me an inch, and I'll show you a mile." Thus, despite their relatively weak strength in his eyes, he still showed sufficient respect. He smiled and said, "Sister is being too polite. Even if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have explained this to you."
zhè zhōng jiān de biàn huàn ， yǐ lín xuān xīn ēn zhī xì ， zì rán yě néng gòu gǎn shòu qīng chǔ ， xīn zhōng dà wèi mǎn yì ， tā yě què shí xū yào yí gè duì zì jǐ néng gòu bù yí yú lì zhī chí de zōng mén jiā zú ， zhè zhǒng chéng dù de hé zuò ， duì shuāng fāng dōu shì yǒu bǎi lì ér wú yī hài dì 。
这中间的变换，以林轩心恩之细，自然也能够感受清楚，心中大为满意，他也确实需要一个对自己能够不遗余力支持的宗门家族，这种程度的合作，对双方都是有百利而无一害地。
"Choosing Ghost Spirit Sect because it's the easiest to break through. As they say, when picking a fruit, choose the soft one first."
ér lín xuān de xìng gé ， jué bú shì bié rén duì zì jǐ gōng jìng jiù dēng bí zi shàng liǎn de rén wù ， sú huà shuō ， nǐ jìng wǒ yī chǐ ， wǒ jìng nǐ yī zhàng ， gù ér liǎng rén de shí lì suī zài tā de yǎn zhōng bù zhí yī tí ， dàn lín xuān yī jiù biǎo xiàn chū zú gòu de jìng yì ， wēi xiào dào ：“ shī jiě tài guò kè qì ， zhè ge wèn tí ， nǐ jí biàn bù tí ， xiǎo dì yě huì duì nǐ jiě shì qīng chǔ dì 。”
而林轩的性格，绝不是别人对自己恭敬就蹬鼻子上脸的人物，俗话说，你敬我一尺，我敬你一丈，故而两人的实力虽在他的眼中不值一提，但林轩依旧表现出足够的敬意，微笑道：“师姐太过客气，这个问题，你即便不提，小弟也会对你解释清楚地。”
"Why do you call Ghost Spirit Sect a soft fruit?" The young man with the surname Long was still curious.
“ zhī suǒ yǐ xuǎn zé líng guǐ zōng ， shì yīn wèi zài sān pài zhī zhōng ， tā zuì róng yì tū pò ， sú huà shuō ， zhè niē shì zi me ， bù fáng xuǎn zé ruǎn de 。”
“之所以选择灵鬼宗，是因为在三派之中，它最容易突破，俗话说，这捏柿子么，不妨选择软的。”
Even without Lin Xuan's formidable power, any of the three factions were much stronger than Cloud Concealment Sect. For example, Ghost Spirit Sect practiced ghost techniques, known for their mysterious and eerie nature. It shouldn't be considered a soft target.
“ líng guǐ zōng shì ruǎn shì zi ， zhè huà cóng hé shuō qǐ ？”
“灵鬼宗是软柿子，这话从何说起？”
"Ha ha, Brother only knows one side."
lóng xìng shào nián chú le hào qí hái shì hào qí 。
龙姓少年除了好奇还是好奇。
Lin Xuan smiled: "Let me tell you, several days ago, the head of Ghost Spirit Sect and his wife were both defeated by me."
ruò bù suàn lín xuān de zhàn lì ， sān pài lián méng zhōng suí biàn ná chū yí gè ， qí shí dōu bǐ yún yǐn zōng qiáng le tài duō ， jiù ná líng guǐ zōng lái shuō ， xiū xí de nǎi shì guǐ dào zhī shù ， gè zhǒng shén tōng yǐ guǐ yì shén mì zhù chēng yú shì ， wú lùn rú hé ， dōu bù yīng gāi bèi suàn zuò shì ruǎn shì zi 。
若不算林轩的战力，三派联盟中随便拿出一个，其实都比云隐宗强了太多，就拿灵鬼宗来说，修习的乃是鬼道之术，各种神通以诡异神秘著称于世，无论如何，都不应该被算作是软柿子。
"What? The head of Ghost Spirit Sect and his dual cultivation partner are dead?"
“ hē hē ， shī xiōng zhǐ zhī qí yī 。”
“呵呵，师兄只知其一。”
The silver-eyed girl and young man with the surname Long were shocked. Their faces showed excitement as they looked at each other.
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū jǐ fēn xiào yì ：“ hǎo jiào liǎng wèi xiǎo de ， shù rì qián de yī yì ， líng guǐ zōng zhǔ jí qí fū rén ， yǐ zài xiǎo dì de shǒu zhōng yǔn luò 。”
林轩嘴角边露出几分笑意：“好教两位晓得，数日前的一役，灵鬼宗主及其夫人，已在小弟的手中陨落。”
It was understandable why they didn't know, as it had only happened a few days ago, and the silver-eyed girl had been busy treating her poison for two days, so she hadn't paid attention to this matter.
“ shén me ， líng guǐ zōng zhǔ yǔ qí shuāng xiū bàn lǚ dōu sǐ zi ？”
“什么，灵鬼宗主与其双修伴侣都死子？”
They only received vague reports that Lin Xuan had broken through Ghost Spirit's Five Elements Great Array and defeated more than twenty peers. The details of their casualties were unknown.
yín tóng shào nǚ yǔ lóng xìng shào nián dà jīng shī sè ， miàn miàn xiāng qù xià ， liǎn shàng jiē lù chū kuáng xǐ de biǎo qíng lái le 。
银瞳少女与龙姓少年大惊失色，面面相觑下，脸上皆露出狂喜的表情来了。
It was no wonder he chose Ghost Spirit Sect as the target; it made sense given such significant losses.
yě nán guài liǎng rén bù xiǎo de ， bì jìng shì qíng cái fā shēng le shù rì zhī jiǔ ， ér qián liǎng tiān ， yín tóng shào nǚ yòu zài liáo dú ， jīng lì zì rán méi yǒu guān zhù dào zhè yī kuài de 。
也难怪两人不晓得，毕竟事情才发生了数日之久，而前两天，银瞳少女又在疗毒，精力自然没有关注到这一块的。
"Brilliant, with the head and his wife gone to the underworld, we can take advantage of this situation. It's a good time to thoroughly defeat them."
tā men zhǐ shōu dào lǒng tǒng de qíng bào ， lín xuān dà zhǎn shén tōng ， jiāng líng guǐ wǔ xíng dà zhèn pò chú ， bìng jī kuì le èr shí yú míng tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě 。
他们只收到笼统的情报，林轩大展神通，将灵鬼五行大阵破除，并击溃了二十余名同阶修仙者。
The young man with the surname Long clapped in agreement. The idea sounded promising.
zhì yú duì fāng shāng wáng rú hé ， jiù wán quán bù zhī dào le 。
至于对方伤亡如何，就完全不知道了。
"Hmm, Brother is right. But there are other advantageous factors for choosing Ghost Spirit Sect," Lin Xuan said mysteriously.
nǎ xiǎng dào ， duì fāng lián zhè yàng zhòng yào de cún zài dōu yǔn luò ， yě jiù nán guài lín xuān huì xuǎn zé líng guǐ zōng zuò tū pò kǒu 。
哪想到，对方连这样重要的存在都陨落，也就难怪林轩会选择灵鬼宗做突破口。
"What? There are more advantages. This... I can't figure it out. Please explain to us, brother."
“ miào a ， líng guǐ zōng zōng zhǔ fū fù dōu yǐ hún guī dì fǔ ， qún lóng wú shǒu ， zhèng shì wǒ men xiá dà shèng zhī wēi lì ， yī gǔ zuò qì ， jiāng gāi pài chè dǐ jī kuì de hǎo shí hòu 。”
“妙啊，灵鬼宗宗主夫妇都已魂归地府，群龙无首，正是我们狭大胜之威力，一鼓作气，将该派彻底击溃的好时候。”
The young man with the surname Long was taken aback but then showed great excitement.
lóng xìng shào nián pāi shǒu zàn tóng ， zhè ge tí yì tīng qǐ lái ， qián jǐng què rán měi miào 。
龙姓少年拍手赞同，这个提议听起来，前景确然美妙。
The silver-eyed girl had a similar reaction; they couldn't think of any other favorable conditions for dealing with Ghost Spirit Sect.
“ hē hē ， shī xiōng suǒ yán méi cuò ， dàn xuǎn zé líng guǐ zōng ， duì wǒ men yǒu lì de qíng shì ， yuǎn bù zhǐ zhè yī zhǒng 。” lín xuān lüè dài shén mì de qīng xiào chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“呵呵，师兄所言没错，但选择灵鬼宗，对我们有利的情势，远不止这一种。”林轩略带神秘的轻笑传入耳朵。
Seeing their eager expressions, Lin Xuan didn't prolong the suspense.
“ shén me ， hái yǒu qí tā yǒu lì zhī chù ， zhè …， yú xiōng kě jiù cān xiáng bù tòu ， hái qǐng shī dì xiáng shuō 。”
“什么，还有其他有利之处，这…，愚兄可就参详不透，还请师弟详说。”
He began: "According to what I know, Ghost Spirit Sect is controlled by several major cultivation families. The family whose strength prevails at the moment appoints its head as the sect's leader."
lóng xìng shào nián yī dāi ， suí hòu lù chū dà xǐ guò wàng de biǎo qíng lái
龙姓少年一呆，随后露出大喜过望的表情来
"Ah... Sister has heard this before. You mean..."
yín tóng shào nǚ de fǎn yìng yě chà bu duō ， yī shí piàn kè ， tā men zhēn xiǎng bú dào ， duì fù líng guǐ zōng ， jiū jìng hái yǒu qí tā shén me yǒu lì de tiáo jiàn le 。
银瞳少女的反应也差不多，一时片刻，他们真想不到，对付灵鬼宗，究竟还有其他什么有利的条件了。
The silver-eyed girl looked thoughtful.
jiàn liǎng rén liǎn shàng jiē lù chū qī dài qǐ pàn zhī sè ， lín xuān zì rán yě bú huì dòu rén hèn de mài shén me guān zi 。
见两人脸上皆露出期待企盼之色，林轩自然也不会逗人恨的卖什么关子。
"Yes, it seems you've also thought of this. The current head of Ghost Spirit Sect was born into the Zhong Family, which is one of the strongest among the several factions. However, with his dual cultivation partner's death, the Zhong Family's strength has significantly diminished. They can no longer dominate the other families. With the balance shifting, these families will inevitably vie for positions within the sect, as this involves the distribution of numerous cultivation resources."
zuǐ chún wēi qǐ ， píng jìng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ：
嘴唇微启，平静的声音传入耳朵里：
At this point, both the silver-eyed girl and young man with the surname Long understood.
“ jù lín mǒu suǒ zhī ， líng guǐ zōng qí shí shì yóu jǐ gè dà de xiū xiān jiā zú suǒ kòng zhì ， zhè jǐ gè jiā zú ， shéi de shí lì qiáng hèng yī shí ， biàn yóu qí jiā zhǔ chū rèn zōng zhǔ zhī zhí 。”
“据林某所知，灵鬼宗其实是由几个大的修仙家族所控制，这几个家族，谁的实力强横一时，便由其家主出任宗主之职。”
Due to the heads' deaths, Ghost Spirit Sect would face significant upheavals, far beyond just a lack of leadership. Such a situation made it an ideal target for their attack.
Especially the former, she could see a look of relief on his face.
Lin Xuan's thoughts were in sync with hers. Upon learning that Lin Xuan was far stronger than expected and had single-handedly defeated more than twenty peers, this woman had already started to think about how to take action and resolve the grievances between their sects and the three other factions.
拖ling it out would be disadvantageous for Cloud Concealment Sect.
Since they were in a favorable position, she should seize this opportunity to solve this problem once and for all for her sect. What worried her was that Lin Xuan was an ascetic cultivator who might not agree with her viewpoint. After all, her younger brother Lin had exceptional strength but rarely involved himself in the affairs of their sect. Whether his views aligned with hers on matters concerning the sect's future remained uncertain.
If he took a "better not get involved" attitude, she would have to spend much more effort convincing him. Moreover, whether she could persuade Lin Xuan was far from certain.
Fortunately, all her worries were unnecessary. It turned out that despite his apparent disinterest in sect affairs, Lin Xuan had keen insight and considered issues more comprehensively than she did. Her joy knew no bounds; there was no reason for disagreement.
As for the young man with the surname Long, although he didn't consider as much as the two of them, after hearing their brief description, he understood their reasoning.
There was no reason to refuse, so the three Supreme Elders of Cloud Concealment Sect quickly reached a consensus on this matter.
"Brother's considerations are excellent. According to your view, which of the three factions should we target as our breakthrough?" The silver-eyed girl asked with a smile, seeking Lin Xuan's opinion.
"Ghost Spirit Sect."
Lin Xuan had clearly thought about this question before answering without hesitation.
"Ghost Spirit Sect."
The silver-eyed girl raised her eyebrows but didn't immediately express an opinion. Instead, she showed some contemplation: "Brother chose Ghost Spirit Sect for a reason. Please share your thoughts with us."
Her tone was one of respect and sincerity, showing no prejudice because he had joined the sect later on. Her words and actions revealed a deep sense of intimacy.
Not only was it due to his life-saving grace but also because, as the young man with the surname Long pointed out, Lin Xuan's addition was a blessing for their sect.
He couldn't afford any hint of aloofness towards such a powerful disciple. The fate of their sect was closely tied to Lin Xuan's, and they would ensure he had no reason to be dissatisfied.
Lin Xuan felt extremely satisfied with this arrangement. Such cooperation was beneficial for both sides without causing any harm.
And Lin Xuan wasn't the kind who would act arrogantly when treated with respect; as the saying goes, "you show me an inch, and I'll show you a mile." Thus, despite their relatively weak strength in his eyes, he still showed sufficient respect. He smiled and said, "Sister is being too polite. Even if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have explained this to you."
"Choosing Ghost Spirit Sect because it's the easiest to break through. As they say, when picking a fruit, choose the soft one first."
"Why do you call Ghost Spirit Sect a soft fruit?" The young man with the surname Long was still curious.
Even without Lin Xuan's formidable power, any of the three factions were much stronger than Cloud Concealment Sect. For example, Ghost Spirit Sect practiced ghost techniques, known for their mysterious and eerie nature. It shouldn't be considered a soft target.
"Ha ha, Brother only knows one side."
Lin Xuan smiled: "Let me tell you, several days ago, the head of Ghost Spirit Sect and his wife were both defeated by me."
"What? The head of Ghost Spirit Sect and his dual cultivation partner are dead?"
The silver-eyed girl and young man with the surname Long were shocked. Their faces showed excitement as they looked at each other.
It was understandable why they didn't know, as it had only happened a few days ago, and the silver-eyed girl had been busy treating her poison for two days, so she hadn't paid attention to this matter.
They only received vague reports that Lin Xuan had broken through Ghost Spirit's Five Elements Great Array and defeated more than twenty peers. The details of their casualties were unknown.
It was no wonder he chose Ghost Spirit Sect as the target; it made sense given such significant losses.
"Brilliant, with the head and his wife gone to the underworld, we can take advantage of this situation. It's a good time to thoroughly defeat them."
The young man with the surname Long clapped in agreement. The idea sounded promising.
"Hmm, Brother is right. But there are other advantageous factors for choosing Ghost Spirit Sect," Lin Xuan said mysteriously.
"What? There are more advantages. This... I can't figure it out. Please explain to us, brother."
The young man with the surname Long was taken aback but then showed great excitement.
The silver-eyed girl had a similar reaction; they couldn't think of any other favorable conditions for dealing with Ghost Spirit Sect.
Seeing their eager expressions, Lin Xuan didn't prolong the suspense.
He began: "According to what I know, Ghost Spirit Sect is controlled by several major cultivation families. The family whose strength prevails at the moment appoints its head as the sect's leader."
"Ah... Sister has heard this before. You mean..."
The silver-eyed girl looked thoughtful.
"Yes, it seems you've also thought of this. The current head of Ghost Spirit Sect was born into the Zhong Family, which is one of the strongest among the several factions. However, with his dual cultivation partner's death, the Zhong Family's strength has significantly diminished. They can no longer dominate the other families. With the balance shifting, these families will inevitably vie for positions within the sect, as this involves the distribution of numerous cultivation resources."
At this point, both the silver-eyed girl and young man with the surname Long understood.
Due to the heads' deaths, Ghost Spirit Sect would face significant upheavals, far beyond just a lack of leadership. Such a situation made it an ideal target for their attack.