klisemfg Chapter 261 A Poisonous Scheme
Chapter 261 A Poisonous Scheme
Chapter 261 A Poisonous Scheme
When Zhuang Yu returned to the headquarters of the Spirit Realm Alliance, he was not greeted with the cheers he had expected.
Although the crowd's eyes held awe, subtly revealing their respect for the strong, a subtle barrier permeated the air, like a thin veil, keeping their enthusiasm and sincerity at bay.
Zhuang Yu keenly sensed this atmosphere; he felt the suspicion and wariness hidden deep in everyone's eyes.
He knew that the alliance's unity was only superficial, and that undercurrents were still surging beneath the surface.
Inside the main hall, the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost suffocating.
The sandalwood incense wafted upwards, but it could not dispel the invisible oppression.
Zhuang Yu looked around and saw that the representatives of each sect had different expressions. Some were deep in thought, some were whispering to each other, and the occasional glances they cast carried a scrutinizing tone.
He secretly resolved that he must completely resolve the internal conflicts within the alliance in order to truly unite his forces to fight against the Dark Night Demon Lord.
“Ahem,” the leader of the Money Gate broke the silence. His obese body almost filled the entire chair, and his greasy face was covered with a hypocritical smile. “We admire the Alliance Leader for turning the tide this time. However…” He deliberately dragged out his words, his eyes greedily sweeping over the spoils piled up on one side of the hall, “Our Money Gate contributed a lot to these captured supplies, so we should get a larger share.”
These words immediately caused an uproar in the main hall.
"Outrageous! What contribution did the Money Sect make? If it weren't for the Alliance Leader's intervention, you would have already become a prisoner of the Demon Clan!" A man in a blue robe with a cold face slammed his hand on the table and stood up. He was the representative of the Frost Valley.
"That's right! The Money Gate is insatiable. Do they want to monopolize the Alliance's resources?" Another short but imposing old man also spoke up angrily.
"Hmph, everyone has witnessed how much effort my Money Sect has put in!" The Money Sect leader was not afraid at all, his thick chin slightly raised, a sly glint in his eyes, "My Money Sect wants half of these resources!"
"Half? You're dreaming!"
"That's unreasonable!"
Representatives from various sects angrily denounced the accusations, and the crowd was filled with righteous indignation, causing chaos in the main hall.
Zhuang Yu stood quietly in the center, coldly observing everything, a barely perceptible sneer appearing on his lips.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his long, slender fingers gently tapping his palms, once, twice...
"Everyone," Zhuang Yu's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly resounded throughout the entire hall, like a thunderclap that instantly silenced all the noise.
He spoke slowly, his gaze as deep as the night sky, "The alliance is newly established, and its members are not united. Today's events... I must consider the future of the alliance."
Inside the main hall, everyone's eyes instantly focused on Zhuang Yu.
The leader of the Money Sect frowned slightly, a hint of wariness in his eyes, while the representative of the Ice Valley had a burning gaze, clearly hoping that Zhuang Yu could uphold justice.
Xiao Wu clenched his fists, his eyes sparkling with trust and expectation.
Zhuang Yu glanced around and made up his mind.
He took out a scroll from his sleeve and slowly unrolled it. The scroll was covered with a detailed plan for the distribution of supplies.
He said loudly, "Gentlemen, I have been considering this resource distribution plan for a long time. The contribution of the Money Sect is undeniable, but the contributions of other sects are equally important. Only through fair distribution can we truly unite people's hearts."
As Zhuang Yu spoke, he pointed to the contents of the scroll: "The Money Gate can receive 30% of the captured resources, which is a recognition of your achievements. However, the remaining 70% will be distributed fairly according to the contributions of each sect. The allocation of every resource is recorded in detail, and there will be no favoritism."
A hint of surprise flashed across the face of the Golden Money Sect leader, which quickly turned into dissatisfaction: "Thirty percent? That's far too little!"
"Too much?" Zhuang Yu smiled slightly, his gaze sharp as he looked at the leader of the Money Sect. "Do you know that if it weren't for the concerted efforts of all the sects in the alliance, these resources would have been seized by the demons long ago? Now, you are able to get 30%, which is already a gift from the alliance. If you have any further unreasonable desires, don't blame me, Zhuang Yu, for not showing any mercy."
The leader of the Money Sect turned ashen-faced, but seeing that everyone was watching, he could only suppress his anger and replied in a low voice, "Alright, Alliance Leader, you have a brilliant idea."
Zhuang Yu nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to the representatives of the other sects: "Everyone, do you have any objections?"
Representatives from various sects nodded in agreement.
The representative from Frozen Valley smiled and slapped the table in praise, "The Alliance Leader is wise!"
Seeing that everyone was convinced, Zhuang Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He turned to look at Xiao Wu and nodded slightly.
Xiao Wu understood and immediately stood up to explain the details of the plan one by one, ensuring that everyone could understand.
Zhuang Yu felt gratified seeing Xiao Wu's energetic demeanor.
Although Xiao Wu is young, his loyalty and enthusiasm for the league make him very gratified.
This interaction not only demonstrated Zhuang Yu's leadership skills but also deepened the trust between him and his allies.
Suddenly, a slight noise came from outside the door. Zhuang Yu frowned slightly and looked sharply toward the doorway.
A figure in black flashed by, and something seemed amiss.
“Mr. Zhuge,” Zhuang Yu’s voice was low and solemn, “can you sense…”
Mr. Zhuge nodded slightly. "Deep in the Demon Cave, the Dark Night Demon Lord's scarlet eyes flashed with rage. His well-defined fingers gripped the wine glass tightly, the crimson liquid inside as viscous as blood."
He had thought that Zhuang Yu would be overwhelmed with problems after returning to the alliance, and that the internal conflicts would be like a time bomb that would destroy them. Unexpectedly, Zhuang Yu resolved the internal disputes so easily.
"Damn it! This kid is even more troublesome than I thought!" The Dark Night Demon Lord gritted his teeth and smashed his wine glass on the ground, the shards scattering like his furious mood.
"Since force won't work, let's try a softer approach!" The Dark Night Demon Lord smiled coldly, a sly glint in his eyes. "Send out the order to spread the word that we are going to attack the Qingfeng Sect!"
The Qingfeng Sect, the weakest sect in the Spirit Realm Alliance, was like a lamb in a flock of sheep, utterly powerless to resist.
The Night Demon Lord's move was undoubtedly intended to catch the Alliance off guard and demoralize them.
The news shocked everyone in the Spirit Realm Alliance.
The Qingfeng Sect is weak, and if it is breached by the demons, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Zhuang Yu remained unusually calm, his deep gaze seemingly able to see through all conspiracies and schemes.
He tapped the table lightly, once, twice...
"The Demon Lord's move is a feint!" Zhuang Yu's voice was deep and powerful, filled with confidence. "His true target is not the Qingfeng Sect, but..."
Zhuang Yu looked around and his gaze fell on an inconspicuous spot on the map: "It's here, Sunset Canyon!"
Sunset Canyon is a strategically important and easily defensible passage connecting the Spirit Realm and the Demon Realm.
If the demons occupy Sunset Canyon, they can advance unimpeded and directly threaten the heart of the spirit realm.
"Pass down the order: all elite disciples, immediately proceed to Sunset Canyon to set up an ambush!" Zhuang Yu gave the order, and the alliance members quickly sprang into action; a great battle was about to erupt.
Sunset Canyon is silent and still, with only the wind blowing through the valley, making a low, mournful sound, like the wailing of the dead.
The vanguard sent by the Dark Lord entered the canyon silently, unaware that a deadly trap awaited them.
"Kill!" With Zhuang Yu's order, the alliance members who were lying in ambush on both sides of the canyon descended like tigers, their battle cries shaking the heavens, and instantly surrounded the demon soldiers.
Amidst the flashing blades and flying blood, the battle was exceptionally fierce.
The alliance members were all fearless and fought bravely against the enemy. The sharp blades in their hands were like the scythe of death, reaping the lives of the demon soldiers.
"The Alliance Leader's plan is brilliant; victory is assured!" Master Zhuge stood beside Zhuang Yu.
Zhuang Yu smiled slightly, but his gaze remained fixed on the battlefield. He knew this was only the beginning...
Suddenly, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came from afar, and a soldier covered in blood stumbled towards them...
Swords clashed, producing a piercing metallic scraping sound, and the air was filled with a heavy stench of blood.
The vanguard of the demon race suffered repeated defeats under the fierce offensive of the alliance, with cries of agony echoing throughout the land.
Clad in silver armor and wielding a longsword that gleamed with cold light, Zhuang Yu was like a war god, invincible on the battlefield.
Wherever his sword pointed, demon soldiers fell to the ground, none of them able to withstand a single blow.
The alliance members were in high spirits, brandishing their weapons and fighting bravely, as if venting all the previous conflicts and suspicions within the alliance.
Blood stained the earth, and severed limbs flew everywhere, but the alliance members did not flinch. They followed closely behind Zhuang Yu and routed the demon soldiers.
The battle lasted only an hour before the demon vanguard was completely routed, leaving corpses strewn across the battlefield and rivers of blood flowing.
The alliance members cheered and shouted Zhuang Yu's name, their voices echoing through the sky.
Looking at Zhuang Yu, they clearly realized that only under Zhuang Yu's leadership could they truly confront the threat of the Dark Night Demon Lord.
"Our leader is mighty! Our leader is incredibly brave!" Little Wu ran over excitedly, his face beaming with a bright smile. He exclaimed, "We've won a great victory! We've captured a lot of supplies, and some intelligence too!"
Zhuang Yu smiled slightly. He was not blinded by victory, but immediately began to inspect the captured supplies and intelligence.
The intelligence report detailed the Dark Night Demon Lord's next plan, the contents of which made Zhuang Yu frown.
It turns out that the Dark Lord's goal was not just to conquer Sunset Canyon; his real target was the Alliance's supply depot!
"Alliance Leader, what does the Demon Clan mean by this?" Mr. Zhuge also looked solemn, carefully examining the contents of the intelligence report, puzzled.
Zhuang Yu slowly rolled up the intelligence report. His deep gaze swept over the surrounding alliance members, and a sense of unease welled up in his heart.
He said calmly, "This is just a smokescreen. What the Dark Night Demon Lord really wants is to make us think that he is going to attack Sunset Canyon, so that he can take the opportunity to attack the Alliance's supply depot."
He paused, then continued, "This is his real goal, a tough battle." As Zhuang Yu spoke, his eyes sharpened, and he turned to look into the distance, as if he could see through the thick fog and witness the Dark Night Demon Lord's conspiracy.
His long, slender fingers tapped lightly on the table, once, twice...