The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 162

The words of Luo Qingci were harsh but true. If Mo Yan were to come back and ally with the demons, even if the Dragon Subduing Divine Wood were inexhaustible, the Immortal Sect would still face a disaster.

Before, they had not been pressured by the Dragon Clan and were worried about retaliation, which is why they had been reluctant to compromise. But now, as Luo Qingci had said, this was something they had to aspire to.

"Luo Qingci, you are a member of the Immortal Sect and also part of the human race. You were once a key player in the dragon-slaying efforts. Whether for personal or public reasons, you should protect the human race. We naturally want to reconcile, but are we really supposed to sacrifice the lives of our own disciples to pave the way? Have you considered what might happen to you?" Yunque Sanren truly couldn't understand.

Luo Qingci's expression hardened. She surveyed the people around her and said calmly, "In my eyes, humans and dragons are no different. The reason I advocate for reconciliation is simply that I don't want innocents to die in vain. This includes both humans and dragons. If you truly want to achieve safety without paying any price, I am afraid I am powerless to help. As for what Yunque Sanren mentioned, I have said before that if the Dragon Clan wants me to pay a price, then let them come; I am always ready."

Having said that, she casually waved her sleeve and bowed slightly to everyone, "I have said what I needed to. I will no longer interfere with your decisions."

With that, she turned to leave. Behind her, He Guang suddenly called out, "Immortal Lord Huai Bamboo, which side are you really on?"

Luo Qingci turned and looked at him, then suddenly smiled, "I do not intend to take sides. If I had to choose, as a master, I would naturally side with my own disciple. Su Yu is my disciple, and I do not want her to suffer unjustly. Yuan Li is also my disciple, and I do not want her to compromise excessively. This level of reconciliation is the greatest concession Yuan Li has made after considering me, her master."

He Guang sighed deeply, "Chongxu Sect agrees. We will resist the Dragon Clan with all our might and also help Yuan Li return to the Dragon Clan."

With Chongxu Sect's agreement and Fan Yin Pavilion and Six Wonders Pavilion already on board, Xuan Yin Sect naturally would not refuse. Nan Hua Immortal Sect was the most aggressive in dragon hunting, and if reconciliation happened, they would have the most to atone for, which is why they had been unwilling to compromise. But given the situation, they had no choice but to agree.

"Today, the Immortal Alliance establishes a pact. All sects unite to resist the Dragon Clan and strive for reconciliation with them." With Tian Yan Sect destroyed, Chongxu Sect was the strongest among the remaining four sects. As He Guang spoke, the others echoed his sentiments, and the Immortal Sect once again united to confront the current deadlock.

"If needed, please feel free to speak up, Immortal Lord Huai Bamboo."

Luo Qingci did not plan to lead the Immortal Sect. With He Guang present, she did not need to worry, but there were still things she needed to remind them.

"The most important task now is to check the seal at the entrance to the Demon Realm. If Mo Yan can bring demons out, there must be a problem there. As for everything else, maintain the status quo and wait for the Dragon Clan's next move."

Luo Qingci said this without adding anything more, then left with Su Yu and the others.

However, she did not hurry back. After instructing Su Yu to return to the Su Ling Tavern, she wandered alone through the streets of Fufeng City.

Along the way, people occasionally greeted her—both disciples of the Immortal Sect and ordinary citizens. Luo Qingci understood the reason for this and nodded in response, but her thoughts were on Yuan Li, who was still asleep.