The elders of the Ancient Sect, seeing Gu Liang's persistence, could not continue to dissuade him.
With a hint of helplessness, they nodded.
“Since that is the case, we shall not belabor the point!”
“Because no matter how much we speak, it will be meaningless!”
“Don’t you agree?”
Gu Lin and Gu Xi looked at Gu Liang.
A faint smile appeared on Gu Liang’s old face, and he nodded, “Yes… you are right!”
“Alright, let’s not say anymore!”
“It is decided! Some people must walk certain paths!”
“That… is also true!”
After a moment of hesitation, they both said in unison, “Then you must be wary of that old Daoist outside!”
“Indeed!”
“That old fellow doesn’t play by the rules, and we worry he might scheme against you!”
“Therefore, you must be careful of him!”
“Mm… don’t worry!” Gu Liang remained quite calm, as if nothing was amiss.
He held no fear of the old Daoist.
His demeanor was nonchalant.
He had two objectives in going to Kunlong Island: first, to investigate the deaths of those seniors, and second, to search for Dragon Blood.
If Dragon Blood could truly be found, then nothing else would matter!
It could be said that this was Gu Liang’s true objective; the talk of paving the way for future generations was merely a pretext.
Naturally, there were many other old sect leaders just like him!
While they claimed to be paving the way for the younger generation, in reality, most were driven by self-interest.
The Thirty-Six Sects had numerous factions, and there were existing grievances between them, making them far from a united front.
Thus, these individuals allied with one faction or another.
In short, the alliances they formed were as numerous as strands of cow hair.
After the sect leaders of the Thirty-Six Sects left the Ancient Sect, a thought arose in their minds: should they listen to Chen Fan?
After all, he was but a junior!
Many of them harbored doubts…
Shouldn't the leader of this expedition to Kunlong Island be a venerable figure? A junior? What right did he have? Was it merely because of his strength?
However, as they considered this, they froze. It seemed that him being the leader was not entirely unreasonable!
After all, his strength was undeniable.
Alas… they felt utterly helpless at this realization, and since they couldn't change it, they resigned themselves to it.
To be frank, what else could they do?
They couldn’t possibly engage in a fight with a junior!
It would be one thing if they won, but what if they lost?
Wouldn't that be a severe humiliation?
Thinking of this, they felt extremely exasperated and pouted in displeasure!
Damn it…
This was the shared sentiment of the old sect leaders of the Thirty-Six Sects. Despite the smiles on their faces, projecting an image of harmlessness, in reality, each was more insidious and cunning than the last…
Everything they were doing now was merely for their own benefit.
As the saying goes, if one doesn't look out for themselves, heaven and earth will destroy them!
Thus, hidden alliances began to form within the Thirty-Six Sects…
The purpose of these alliances was singular: to jointly secure what they desired!
Naturally, Chen Fan was unaware that he had become a thorn in the side of some elders, a target they wished to eliminate with a single punch!
And so, the old sect leaders began their machinations,
plotting against Chen Fan.
What are the Thirty-Six Sects? This is the true nature of the Thirty-Six Sects!
Among these Thirty-Six Sects, there was also the Hundred Flower Sect…