The appearance of the merchant was unexpected by everyone.
Yan Lie was equally surprised and secretly glad that he hadn't made a decision too early; he didn't want to provoke the merchants.
Yuan Hong's face was extremely grim. He hadn't expected the Shang family to get involved in this war, especially to side with the Black Fiend Immortal Palace. This was definitely not good news.
He knew the merchant; his name was Shang Siyuan.
Yuan Hong felt it was necessary to clarify whether this was the merchant's intention or Shang Siyuan's personal intention.
He composed himself, bowed respectfully, and tried to keep his tone calm.
"Friendly business partner, it's been a long time. May I ask what this 'friend' means?"
Kurosaki chuckled and said, "Yuan Hong, are you stupid? What do you mean by such an obvious stance?"
Yuan Hong ignored Kurosaki and focused on Shang Siyuan.
Shang Siyuan's attitude was relatively calm. "Friend Yuan, it's been a long time. Please forgive me for what happened this time."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Hong's heart sank, and he asked sharply:
"The Yuan family has always refrained from interfering in power struggles, and this has been the case for many years."
"Fellow Daoist, is your interference in our affairs at the behest of the merchants or of yourself?"
Kurosaki looked at Yuan Hong with a deep gaze, thinking to himself, "As expected of you, you got right to the point with just one question. One person is very different from the entire business."
Yan Lie's expression changed upon hearing this. If the merchants intended to dominate, then the situation needed to be reconsidered.
Shang Siyuan gave Yuan Hong a deep look. "Fellow Daoist Yuan, you're overthinking it. This was my own decision, and it has nothing to do with the Shang family."
Yuan Hong's expression relaxed considerably, and he attempted to win him over, saying:
"Fellow Daoist Shang, since it wasn't the Yuan family's idea, things are easier to handle. Whatever conditions Kurosaki promised you, I'll give you double after this matter is over."
I don't need your help, I just hope you can step aside and stand by and do nothing, how about that?
Yuan Hong thought that Shang Siyuan was only after money, and that if he offered him a large sum of money, the other party would surely agree.
Under Yuan Hong's expectant gaze, Shang Siyuan shook his head and slowly said:
"I am grateful for your kind offer, but I cannot agree to it. I owe him a favor, and I will repay it through today's events. You need not say more."
Yuan Hong was somewhat disappointed, but since it involved personal relationships, he couldn't persuade him any further. However, since it was only Shang Siyuan and not the entire Shang family, he felt much more at ease.
Shang Siyuan can simply have someone restrain him; he probably won't really risk his life for Kurosaki.
Yuan Hong turned to Yan Lie and said, "Brother Yan Lie, what have you thought about it? I still have a chance of winning this battle. If you join us, we will surely be victorious."
Kurosaki wouldn't let Yan Lie stand on the opposite side, and interjected:
"How arrogant! Brother Yan Lie, don't believe his nonsense. With Fellow Daoist Shang here, my Black Fiend Immortal Palace will not lose."
Yan Lie looked at them and smiled slightly, "This matter has nothing to do with my Yan family, so it's best if I don't get involved for now. You may do as you please."
He stepped aside, making room for others, and decided to watch from the sidelines.
Yuan Hong and Kurosaki could easily understand the meaning behind his words, and cursed him inwardly as shameless and cunning.
The Yan family won't get involved for now; they would have done the same. The issue now rests between the two parties involved.
Qin Feng stood quietly at a distance, watching the clash between these major forces.
He finally understood that the conflict between the Yuan family and the Black Fiend Immortal Palace had long been irreconcilable, and an explosion was only a matter of time. He had merely added fuel to the fire and hastened it.
The Yan family is no good either; they're the kind of people who won't act without a profit motive.
He just couldn't understand why Shang Siyuan would get involved in this mess; it didn't fit Shang's style at all.
The two sides are now evenly matched.
The Yuan family has five Golden Immortals: Yuan Hong, Yuan Guangxu, Yuan Pan, Feng Jian, and Yuan Han of Dark Peak.
The Black Fiend Immortal Palace also had five members: Hei Qi, Hei Song Lin, Shang Si Yuan, Liu Wan of the Black Flame Palace, and Hei Sha, who had not yet appeared.
The number of True Immortals and Celestial Immortals on both sides is not much different.
This is what Qin Feng wants to see, but with the Black Fiend Immortal Palace defending the city, how will that old guy Yuan Hong attack?
Kurosaki looked at Yuan Hong with a mocking expression and said provocatively:
"If you don't want to fight, then bring it on. Let's test how sturdy our evil energy formation is."
"You guys better step up your game; it'll be embarrassing if you can't even break this formation."
To his surprise, Yuan Hong also wore a mocking expression, and Kurosaki had a bad feeling.
Yuan Hong said calmly:
"Alright, I certainly won't let you down. I'll show you how I break the formation."
"Everyone, follow me and kill! Today we will destroy the Black Fiend Immortal Palace, and my Yuan family will bring you justice!"
He took the lead and charged ahead, and the Yuan family members naturally followed his lead and closely followed his steps.
Although the Wind Fiend Sect, Dark Peak, and other forces felt that this was somewhat reckless, they could only follow suit since others had already charged forward.
The thousand-strong army was full of vigor, its momentum like a torrent rushing in all directions, like a vast army of thousands of horses, a truly magnificent sight.
Ao Ling watched this scene with a puzzle in her eyes.
"Brother Feng, are they really going to charge in like this? You know, the two sides are evenly matched, and the other side has a defensive formation to rely on. Isn't this too reckless?"
Even if Qin Feng didn't know Yuan Hong's plan, he would never believe that Yuan Hong would do such a thing.
"I don't think he would attack so aggressively. As for what's going on, we'll just have to wait and see."
Led by Yuan Hong and his four companions, a thousand-strong army of cultivators marched towards the giant city where the Black Fiend Immortal Palace was located, like a thick, dark cloud.
However, the giant city activated its grand formation with all its might, and the giant city was enveloped by a layer of transparent black membrane, which protected it tightly.
Yuan Hong stood before the great formation and roared, "Why aren't you making a move? What are you waiting for?"
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