Chapter 542: Exposing Each Other

Only three leaders attended the meeting of the Demon Cult. Unlike the righteous sect, the three leaders of the Demon Cult had a more solid grasp on the power of their own sect. Basically, the leaders had the final say and there was no room for others to speak.

Of course, if you really want to speak, you can, it all depends on the leader’s mood that day.

In the past, the three leaders always had the same opinions, but recently, Dongfang Hongyue and Zhang Biyu always had completely opposite ideas, and they both insisted on their own ideas and did not waver at all.

Liu Ji, who always said the same thing, finally felt a headache.

He became the crucial vote in this three-person team, but what both sides said made so much sense.

Dongfang Hongyue analyzed the pros and cons from the perspective of the people of the Central Plains and came to the conclusion that Ziyang City must not be lost. Liu Ji agreed with this very much.

Although we are members of the Demonic Cult, we also have the heart to help the world. How can we allow foreign races to wreak havoc in the Central Plains!

If Zhang Biyu hadn't spoken, Liu Ji would have almost started discussing with Dongfang Hongyue how to defend the city.

But Zhang Biyu spoke so firmly that people had to listen to her reasons.

"I think there are three reasons why not taking action is beneficial to us. First, the Ziyang City attacked by the grassland people is the territory of Guanghan Palace and is also close to the Shenxiao Sect. Now the Central Plains has a trend of three-legged tripod. In terms of strength, we are slightly inferior to the Shenxiao Sect, and in terms of foundation, we are not as good as the five major sects.

This time the grassland people attacked Ziyang City to help us weaken our opponents. The Shenxiao Sect will definitely come to our aid, and Guanghan Palace will not abandon the city. Their conflict with the grasslands will benefit us regardless of victory or defeat. We can just sit back and watch the fire, so why risk getting burned?"

"Then have you ever considered that if the Central Plains goes all out to fight against the grasslands, and our Demon Cult does not take action, then in the battle between the human and demon races, our accumulated good reputation will be wiped out. If we are to sit back and watch the fire now, why didn't we do it before?"

Dongfang Hongyue's rebuttal hit the nail on the head, and Liu Ji was more inclined to listen to Dongfang Hongyue.

Zhang Biyu was not in a hurry. She smiled and said, "Listen to my second point. Since the Snow Girl came south, although there have been many casualties due to the war, she has not hurt ordinary people. After breaking the city, she did not kill innocent people. Although she captured the city, she was not rampant. What if she captured another city?"

Before Dongfang Hongyue could speak, Zhang Biyu immediately said, "The third point is that the grassland people have come with a great victory and their morale is at its highest point, while the three parties in the Central Plains still have their own thoughts. If we go all out in this battle and defend Ziyang City, the grassland people will be repelled for the time being, and we don't know when the Central Plains can be unified.

On the contrary, if we allow them to break through Ziyang City and trample on the reputation of the Central Plains, then the various tribes in the Central Plains will surely learn from their mistakes and become braver, while the people of the grassland will surely become arrogant after winning for a long time. In this way, the Central Plains’ miserable soldiers will win, and the arrogant soldiers of the grassland will lose.

As the saying goes, the first blow is enough to make the opponent lose, the second blow is enough to make the opponent lose. The grassland is really in high spirits when it comes here with a great momentum. We don’t need to fight with the opponent. If we let this wave pass, the grassland will definitely lose in the counterattack. In addition, the battles that the Shenxiao Sect and the Five Sects of the Righteous Path participated in all failed, while our three major holy religions have been victorious since they participated. At that time, you should be able to imagine who will win the hearts of the people, sister Hongyue!"

Dongfang Hongyue was speechless after hearing her words.

I have to say that Zhang Biyu's analysis was so accurate. According to her, the Demon Cult really had no reason to take action.

Taking action is a thankless task, while not taking action will get all the benefits.

Even Liu Ji began to waver and once again swayed towards Zhang Biyu.

We are all friends, so when we have the same opinion, we will of course work together. When we have different opinions, Liu Ji will analyze the pros and cons of both sides.

This is also the most distressing thing for him as the Demon Lord.

I don’t like to analyze in this life.

After considering the speeches from both sides, Liu Ji looked towards Dongfang Hongyue.

This look is saying, do you have anything else to say? If you don’t have anything to say, I’ll vote for Biyu.

Dongfang Hongyue also admitted that according to the Demon Cult's standpoint, Zhang Biyu was right.

But who could have known that once Ziyang City was lost, her husband would marry someone else?

I can't let others know this.

Dongfang Hongyue felt bitter, but she couldn't argue with Zhang Biyu this time.

But it doesn’t matter.

Although the three religions have been advancing and retreating together for such a long time, they have never really merged into one. It is not that she has to do what others tell her to do.

Moreover, even though Zhang Biyu's words were so high-sounding and all for the sake of the Demon Cult, Dongfang Hongyue always felt that she had other intentions.

Could this guy be a traitor?

Dongfang Hongyue had such doubts, but she didn't say it directly. She just said firmly: "You have a point, but no matter how much you try, you can't change my mind. I will lead the people of the Red Lotus Sect to support Ziyang City. It's up to you whether you go or not."

Seeing Dongfang Hongyue say this, Liu Ji felt a little embarrassed.

It's like three friends having a disagreement and one of them simply stops playing with them.

Zhang Biyu remained calm, but her smile was somewhat meaningful.

"Sister Hongyue, are you insisting on doing this to protect the dignity of Zhongyuan, or are you insisting on doing this to protect the one you love?"

When these words were spoken, Liu Ji was dumbfounded.

Hey, Dongfang Hongyue’s beloved?

Is this true?

Why does Zhang Biyu know that I don’t?

Aren’t we best buddies?

At this time, Liu Ji's head was full of question marks, but Dongfang Hongyue's face changed drastically.

She stared at Zhang Biyu with fire in her eyes.

Zhang Biyu had always speculated about her and Lin Yun. Although she had always denied it, Zhang Biyu's sense of smell was too sensitive. Dongfang Hongyue also knew that no matter how she denied it, Zhang Biyu had already confirmed this fact.

But before today, Zhang Biyu had been keeping it a secret. At this critical juncture, she suddenly said such words. What was she thinking?

Besides, what's the point of asking this question now? Even if her relationship with Lin Yun is exposed, so what?

It's just that there is one more person who knows the inside story. No one can stop her from supporting Ziyang City. Ziyang City must hold on!

Precisely because she couldn't figure out Zhang Biyu's purpose, Dongfang Hongyue's eyes became more dangerous when she looked at Zhang Biyu.

Although there was no evidence, based on her intuition and Zhang Biyu's unpredictable behavior, she was sure that even if Zhang Biyu was not a traitor, she would have a big plan.

"Since you asked me this, I would also like to ask you a question. Are you considering the Holy Church, or yourself, or the people behind you?"

(End of this chapter)