Chapter 2061: If You Admit Defeat, Then Act Like It!

The seven great families naturally wouldn't help the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion for no reason.

These families had remained hidden from the world, not participating in worldly conflicts.

Since they had joined in, it meant something had appeared that tempted them.

And that something was the pill formulas in Ye Yuan's hands!

Before this, Ye Yuan had already reached an agreement with the seven families: as long as the Southern Domain Alliance bowed their heads, he would distribute the pill formulas to the seven families, each receiving two types.

Of course, Ye Yuan wouldn't treat Chaoyuan Heavenly Sovereign unfairly either.

Beitang Li carefully put away the pill formulas, looking as if he had found a treasure.

These formulas for conventional pills could ensure the long-term prosperity of an entire family!

How could he, Beitang Li, not be careful?

"Hey, Young Friend Ye is indeed a man of his word! Before I set out, the family head said that from now on you would be our Beitang family's guest elder. Keep this token well. If anyone dares to disrespect Young Friend Ye, they will be enemies of the Beitang family!"

With that, Beitang Li, ignoring whether Ye Yuan agreed or not, directly shoved the token into Ye Yuan's hand.

The representatives of the other families secretly regretted it one after another; the Beitang family was far too shrewd.

They could certainly also invite Ye Yuan to be a guest elder, but how could it be as valuable as the Beitang family being the first to hand over the token?

Nevertheless, they still made promises, saying that tokens would be delivered soon.

Ye Yuan had no choice but to agree one by one.

Ye Yuan was not someone who didn't know what was good for him. Since others had given him a warm face, he wouldn't give them a cold shoulder.

Moreover, the power of these hidden families was not outwardly displayed. According to Piaoyu Heavenly Sovereign, each of these families was very powerful.

In that case, wouldn't it be better for Ye Yuan to find a few reliable allies for Tianying?

Having obtained the pill formulas and the Dreamlike Wine, Beitang Li and the others were overjoyed and took their leave one after another.

It was then that Piaoyu Heavenly Sovereign said with a flickering gaze, "Is it really okay for you to hand over the pill formulas to them? You should know the value of these formulas."

Ye Yuan, however, smiled and said, "Now that the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion and the Southern Domain Alliance are at war, no one will think much of it. But as time goes on, if the pill formulas are held solely by the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, it will become a target for everyone. By then, can you guarantee that Danyu and the others won't cause trouble? Now, with the seven great families backing the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, no matter how much they covet the formulas, they won't dare to act rashly."

Piaoyu Heavenly Sovereign's pupils contracted sharply as he looked at Ye Yuan in shock.

Then, the shock turned into a wry smile, and he said, "You truly have far-sighted vision. Even I was blinded by the immense benefits!"

Although the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion was strong, relying solely on it to unify the Southern Domain was impossible.

Unless the Ten Thousand Treasures Heavenly Sovereign could overpower all other Heavenly Sovereigns and rule alone.

However, although the Ten Thousand Treasures Heavenly Sovereign was powerful, he clearly couldn't achieve that.

Since he couldn't, these pill formulas couldn't be monopolized.

By then, forces from all sides would come to contend.

In the face of such enormous benefits, it might even attract Heavenly Sovereigns, and then things would get out of hand.

Since the formulas had to be given away, it was better to build good relations with a few hidden families than to give them to others.

Now, Piaoyu Heavenly Sovereign was immensely grateful for having made such a young friend back then.

As for Danyu Heavenly Sovereign, despite having Yun Yi as a trump card, he didn't know how to cherish it and instead created difficulties for Ye Yuan at every turn.

Now, he must be regretting it deeply, right?

...

Jinhuan Emperor Capital, City Lord's Mansion.

Piaoyu Heavenly Sovereign sat upright in the seat of honor, his aura astonishing.

The faces of Ascendant Chenfeng and Ascendant Aoyun were far from pleasant. The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion was putting on too many airs. After all, they were representing the Southern Domain Alliance, yet Ascendant Piaoyu had kept them waiting for over a month.

"Heh heh, fellow cultivators, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has expanded its operations too much these days. I have been busy every day and neglected you all. My apologies."

Ascendant Piaoyu spoke words of apology, but his face showed no hint of regret.

I did it on purpose. Got a problem?

If you have a problem, swallow it!

Sure enough, Ascendant Chenfeng gave an awkward smile and said, "Yes, yes, Ascendant Piaoyu is now a big name in the Southern Domain, naturally very busy. It's only right that we wait."

Piaoyu smiled and said, "Not at all, not at all. The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is just a small force. How can it compare to the might of the Southern Domain Alliance? Ascendant Chenfeng, what business brings you to Jinhuan this time?"

The implication was: you bullied others with your power, you outnumbered and oppressed the few, but now aren't you still defeated by me?

Piaoyu felt a certain satisfaction in these words.

To be honest, when he had initially supported Ye Yuan, his heart had been uncertain.

Back then, Ascendant Danyu and the others had been so arrogant, so insufferably haughty!

Ye Yuan had only sought an explanation, yet Ascendant Danyu had ganged up on him and even threatened Piaoyu, telling him not to side with Ye Yuan.

And now?

Ye Yuan had not let him down. Alone, he had routed the Southern Domain Alliance.

Ascendant Chenfeng's expression stiffened, and he felt a surge of frustration.

Do you not know why I have come?

Slapping people in the face like this—isn't it meaningless?

"Haha, Brother Piaoyu, I have come this time on behalf of the Southern Domain Alliance to ask the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion to show mercy! You see, if we keep fighting, not only will we lose goodwill, but we'll end up with both sides weakened. How bad would that be? Besides, Brother Piaoyu was once part of the Southern Domain Alliance. We are all on the same side. Why harm our harmony?" Ascendant Chenfeng had no choice but to put on a flattering smile.

Upon hearing this, Ascendant Piaoyu sneered inwardly.

This Southern Domain Alliance really cares about saving face!

"Both sides weakened? Ascendant Chenfeng, aren't you flattering yourselves a bit too much? My Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has already taken half of the Southern Domain, and now you talk about both sides weakened? Moreover, I have long withdrawn from the Southern Domain Alliance. 'On the same side'... heh, I can't bear that!" Piaoyu sneered.

Chenfeng, however, was unperturbed and smiled, "I understand what Brother Piaoyu means, but after all, the Southern Domain Alliance is the largest force in the Southern Domain. Even if the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion currently holds the advantage, it cannot swallow the vast Southern Domain."

Ascendant Piaoyu's gaze turned cold, and he sneered, "Since that's the case, I see no need to continue this discussion. If the Southern Domain Alliance has any other tricks, bring them on. My Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion will see it through to the end! Ascendant Chenfeng, please leave!"

These fellows, coming to admit defeat yet still so aggressive—do they really think they're the victors?

His Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion might not be able to swallow the Southern Domain, but was the Southern Domain Alliance a monolithic block?

If they kept fighting, someone would eventually collapse.

When that happened, the Southern Domain Alliance would surely fall apart!

Ascendant Danyu must have seen this too, which is why he sent Ascendant Chenfeng.

How could he, Ascendant Piaoyu, not see through these circumstances?

Moreover, with the support of the seven great families, what did he, Piaoyu, have to fear?

Ascendant Chenfeng's expression changed, and he finally realized that the Piaoyu of today was no longer the Piaoyu of the past!

Ever since he had suppressed Ascendant Danyu at the Cloud Dan Conference, Ascendant Piaoyu had become a figure of heroic ambition!

"Brother Piaoyu, please calm down. I... I have come this time actually to admit defeat on behalf of the Southern Domain Alliance. Brother Danyu has said that if Brother Piaoyu is willing, you may return to the Southern Domain Alliance at any time. You will still be the Alliance Leader!"

Ascendant Chenfeng finally lowered his proud head.

He was a dignified master of a holy land—when had he ever bowed to anyone?

But today, he had no choice but to bow!

The words "admit defeat" coming from his mouth seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.

Upon hearing this, Ascendant Piaoyu just chuckled and said, "Admitting defeat should look like admitting defeat! However, whether to reconcile or not is not for me to decide! If you want to shake hands and make peace, you must get another person's nod!"