Meanwhile, the atmosphere inside the Yan family mansion was heavy.
After returning looking disheveled, Yan Feng went straight to the main hall of the Yan family home.
Yan Batian, the head of the Yan family, sat upright in the main seat, his face as gloomy as the dark clouds before a storm.
"Father, that Wang Fan is truly despicable. I originally wanted to give him a taste of his own medicine, but I didn't expect him to be so strong, making me lose face in front of everyone." Yan Feng looked annoyed, his fists clenched, his eyes filled with resentment.
Yan Batian glared at him fiercely and roared, "Idiot! Who gave you permission to act on your own? Do you think this will ruin the cooperation between Lieyan and Xuepo Ice Nest? It will only make them more vigilant and give others a reason to laugh at our Yan family!"
Yan Feng lowered his head, not daring to utter a sound.
Yan Batian stood up and paced back and forth in the hall, pondering a solution.
"Now that Her Highness the Princess is clearly going to support Lieyan and want to increase their influence, we can no longer act rashly and must think of another way."
At this moment, one of the Yan family's strategists stepped forward and respectfully said, "Patriarch, in my opinion, we might as well outwardly support the cooperation while secretly sabotaging it."
"For example, they might manipulate the allocation of resources or the transmission of intelligence to create loopholes in their cooperation, ultimately leading to a breakdown in the relationship."
Yan Batian's eyes lit up. After a moment of contemplation, he nodded and said, "This plan is feasible, but it must be done discreetly so that no one can find any fault with it."
"Feng'er, arrange for a few reliable people to infiltrate the team responsible for the cooperation and find an opportunity to make a move."
Yan Feng quickly replied, "Yes, Father, I'll take care of it right away."
"Furthermore," Yan Batian continued, "keep a close eye on the princess's movements. If we can find something to hold against her and threaten her into abandoning her support for Lieyan, that would be even better."
The strategist frowned slightly and said, "Master, the princess is always cautious in her actions, so it may be difficult to find any fault with her."
"However, we can create some illusions to make others doubt the princess, thereby weakening her influence."
Yan Batian sneered: "Fine, let's do it that way."
"In short, we must not let Lieyan take this opportunity to strengthen his power. Our Yan family is the master of the Fire Kingdom."
Thus, the Yan family members began to secretly plot a series of conspiracies.
An undercurrent of struggle quietly unfolds beneath the seemingly calm surface as attempts to sabotage the cooperation between the Land of Fire and the Snow Soul Ice Nest take place.
At this time, Wang Fan, Lie Yan, and the others were unaware of the sinister intentions of the Yan family.
The next day, the main city was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and news of the princess's banquet spread throughout the streets and alleys.
Led by Lie Yan, Wang Fan and the others from the Snow Soul Ice Nest headed towards the banquet venue.
Along the way, Wang Fan felt the warmth and hospitality of the people of the Land of Fire.
But he had a vague feeling that something unusual was lurking behind the excitement.
As Wang Fan and his entourage stepped into the banquet hall, the luxurious decorations immediately caught their eye.
The walls were inlaid with dazzling gems, which emitted a soft glow that reflected on the tables laden with delicacies.
The princess, dressed in her finest attire and with a smile on her face, personally greeted them.
When Wang Fan's gaze fell upon the princess's face, a strange feeling welled up in his heart.
I feel like I've seen this face before, as if it's from the depths of a long-forgotten memory.
There was a vague overlap, but I can't quite recall it right now.
This feeling of being both familiar and unfamiliar lingered in Wang Fan's mind, making him more attentive when bowing to the princess.
"Welcome everyone. It is an honor for my Fire Kingdom to cooperate with you all." The princess's voice was clear and melodious, and her demeanor was elegant and graceful.
Wang Fan quickly snapped out of his thoughts and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.
The people from Snow Soul Ice Nest also bowed in greeting, their attitude respectful yet graceful.
Wang Fan glanced around and saw representatives of dozens of factions sitting in the hall in a staggered arrangement.
The Land of Fire is a vast country with expansive ice fields.
These forces are distributed across these two distinct yet interconnected regions, each possessing considerable strength and unique characteristics.
In the Land of Fire, the situation is relatively clear, with the Yan family and the Lie Yan faction taking the lead.
The situation on the ice fields, however, is far more complex and chaotic.
The Snow Soul Ice Nest, where Wang Fan is located, is considered a relatively large and organized force on the ice plains.
But apart from that, the ice plains are mostly populated by powerful individuals venturing out on their own, or by small tribes and groups.
At this moment, in a corner of the hall, a lone, powerful ice field warrior caught Wang Fan's attention.
The man was tall and exuded a chilling aura. He wore a worn but resilient ice armor.
It is said that he once single-handedly killed an ancient ice beast on the icy plains, and his strength is unfathomable.
He usually keeps to himself and his whereabouts are unpredictable, but now he has come here to fight against the false god.
At this moment, he stood quietly in the corner, like a silent iceberg, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.
Not far away were some small groups, ranging from a few to dozens of people.
The members of these small groups either whispered among themselves or curiously observed their surroundings.
They carried with them the simplicity and vigilance unique to people from the Ice Plains.
Just then, the princess smiled and gently raised her hand.
A clear and melodious voice said, "Heroes and valiant warriors, you must be tired from your long journey. Please take a seat."
"The purpose of this banquet today is to discuss with everyone the grand plan to fight against the false god. I hope you will all feel at ease." Her words were like a spring breeze, instantly easing the slightly tense atmosphere.
Everyone agreed and took their seats as arranged.
Wang Fan led the Snow Soul Ice Nest members to sit in the seats on the left.
He noticed that the Yan family representatives were seated on the right-hand side, towards the front.
His expression was arrogant, and his eyes would occasionally sweep over other forces, as if to show off their status.
Lie Yan sat on the left side of the main seat, talking quietly with the princess, occasionally casting friendly and encouraging glances at everyone.
The lone, powerful figure from the ice plains remained standing in the same spot, seemingly unconcerned about his seat.
Upon seeing this, the princess stepped forward herself and said with a smile, "Hero, please take a seat."
"Your power is crucial in this battle against the false god. We hope you can discuss the situation with us and offer your advice." At the princess's invitation, the powerful figure nodded slightly and walked steadily toward the seat reserved for him.
The small groups took their seats, their eyes filled with anticipation and trepidation.
For them, this is an opportunity to cooperate with various forces to fight against the false god, and also an opportunity to integrate into a larger stage.
At the banquet, there was singing and dancing, and the atmosphere seemed harmonious.
However, Wang Fan remained vigilant, and that lingering unease did not dissipate.
The familiarity the princess brought him further complicated his thoughts.
After several rounds of drinks, the princess stood up and said, "I invited you all here today for two reasons: first, to show my welcome, and second, to hear your unique insights on how to fight against the false god."
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