The Invincible Doctor of the Female Village Chief

Chapter 997 - 997: The Willow Association Patriarch's Trump Card

Upon hearing Liu Zixuan agree, the Shi Family ancestor revealed a hint of joy: "I briefly thought about it on the way here. Let me share my ideas and see if they are feasible!""No matter how you look at it, you are the senior, having eaten more salt than we've eaten rice. Naturally, I will listen to your suggestions; please go ahead," Liu Zixuan said with a smile.

At least, with the Shi Family, it is a cooperative relationship. Before planning anything, Liu Zixuan must maintain respect.

The Shi Family ancestor nodded: "Originally, the Celestial Dao Alliance had eleven strongmen above the Emperor Realm, but the Wei Family ancestor has been killed by you, and I have left the alliance, leaving only nine."

"Among these nine Emperor Realm strongmen, most are the ancestors of the original Four Great Clans and Eight Great Powers. The Willow Association ancestor is the strongest, currently having touched the threshold of the Emperor Realm Third Heaven, meaning his true strength is Emperor Realm Second Heaven Peak!"

"This was expected; back then, I thought the Willow Association ancestor's realm would not be low!" Liu Zixuan said with a smile.

"Below him are the Gu Family ancestor and the Zhong Family ancestor. Both are at Innate Emperor Realm First Heaven, relying on their own trump cards and means, likely able to contend with an ordinary Innate Emperor Realm Second Heaven! There is also someone who does not belong to the original Four Great Clans or Eight Great Powers, whose name I don't know, having only seen them once, yet their strength is no less than the two ancestors of the Gu and Zhong families."

"So they have four strongmen in the Innate Emperor Realm?" Liu Zixuan asked.

"In terms of realm division, yes, but the remaining five Emperor Realm strongmen are stronger than the usual Acquired Emperor Realm. If they encounter those who have just stepped into the Innate Realm, they should not be afraid, as these families' ancestors have had various fortuitous events over the years, retaining some trump cards." The Shi Family ancestor replied.

Liu Zixuan squinted a little.

This means that his side currently truly has the confidence to battle with the Celestial Dao Alliance.

Liu Zixuan, Ye Lianyi, and Zhao Yi are all strongmen in the Innate Emperor Realm. Xiao Hu's real realm is unknown but approximately equivalent to the Innate Emperor Realm, so in terms of Innate Emperor Realm strength, Liu Zixuan's side does not lag behind the Celestial Dao Alliance.

Don't forget, the Shi Family ancestor is also a strongman in the Innate Emperor Realm, as are the absent Jiang Yunxuan and Huzi. If they indeed found a fortuitous opportunity, they likely have stepped into the ranks of Innate Emperor Realm First Heaven.

As the Shi Family ancestor has said, the remaining five in Acquired Emperor Realm in the Celestial Dao Alliance have some trump cards; they should not be underestimated, but there's no need to fear them.

At least, the apparent strength is nearly balanced.

"The remaining five Emperor Realm strongmen, using their trump cards, are also greatly formidable. Of course, the Celestial Dao Alliance's strength today is not solely due to the presence of these few ancestors but also a team under their control."

The Shi Family ancestor said solemnly.

"A team under their control? Weren't you part of them previously?" Liu Zixuan asked in confusion.

"Though supposedly them, it's actually the people of the Willow Association ancestor. The mysterious Emperor Realm strongman I just mentioned is the Willow Association ancestor's trump card. The trusted team under them is personally trained by this person. I'm unclear about their exact strength, but once when casually mentioned by the Willow Association ancestor, they are fearlessly capable of facing us ancestral few!"

Liu Zixuan's mouth twitched slightly at these words: "It seems Willow Association ancestor's trump card is the strongest!"

"Being referred to as a trump card, naturally, it won't be easily revealed. This time, it's likely just for the Relic Pearl, and he should not exhaust the entire Celestial Dao Alliance."

The Shi Family ancestor paused and said: "As I just mentioned, opening the Relic Pearl requires five Emperor Realm strongmen to help. The nine Emperor Realm strongmen can be half-ignored. From my understanding of the Willow Association ancestor, he would probably leave one Innate Emperor Realm strongman there, using Acquired Emperor Realm strongmen with the others!"

Liu Zixuan rubbed his chin: "That means aside from these five Emperor Realm strongmen, we will only face at most three Innate Emperor Realm strongmen and an Acquired Emperor Realm strongman, right?"

"He wouldn't be that foolish. To my knowledge, opening the Relic Pearl isn't in Qian Nan, but in a mountain in the Southwest, so he has to leave people to guard the rear. It's unlikely the Willow Association ancestor would leave; he'll likely dispatch one strongman from Innate Emperor Realm and one strongman from Acquired Emperor Realm over."

Hearing this, Liu Zixuan shook his head: "It won't be that simple. The Relic Pearl event is the Celestial Dao Alliance's greatest chance to turn the tides; he won't relax vigilance so much."

The Shi Family ancestor was silent for a moment: "Truthfully, it's not complete relaxation at all. Once the Relic Pearl opens, those five Emperor Realm strongmen no longer need to channel inner strength, merely slightly weaker than usual, dropping one small realm, but still capable of battle!"

"Even so, we cannot lower our guard," Liu Zixuan said while lighting a cigarette. "Whether he secretly sends more people or not, we must be cautious to prevent any tricks from being played!"

"Alright, you're in charge of this arrangement."

The Shi Family ancestor thought for a while and added: "Anyway, my thought is that when they open it, their strength is the weakest. So we should take advantage of that time, send in some people, completely extinguish the Celestial Dao Alliance martial artists entering the Relic Pearl, and seize all the elixirs and cultivation techniques within. This strike will be the most devastating for them!"

"No need for such trouble; they can go on their own, and we on ours."

"But only they can open the Relic Pearl!" The Shi Family ancestor frowned.

Liu Zixuan smiled mysteriously: "Have you forgotten that the pearl was obtained by me? And have you also forgotten that the Jade Maiden Sect's escapee went to my Lingxiu Village?"

"You mean the Jade Maiden Sect's person has handed over the important item for opening to you?" The Shi Family ancestor naturally knew these secrets but hadn't thought Liu Zixuan possessed such a treasure!

Liu Zixuan nodded: "Therefore, in this battle, we are destined to win!"

"Is there anything you want to add? This time, our Shi Family will fully cooperate with you, whether it's people or resources; feel free to ask!" The Shi Family ancestor said magnanimously.

Liu Zixuan pondered privately; even at this point, such generosity clearly indicates reluctance to just help. Frankly, what the Shi Family is eyeing is indeed the treasure in the Relic Pearl.

Of course, Liu Zixuan did not reveal this, but smiled: "Don't worry. After retrieving the elixirs and cultivation techniques, we will not forget the Shi Family. As for additions, there are none for now. I'm one to take things step by step, as plans never catch up to changes!"

The Shi Family ancestor looked at Liu Zixuan with great appreciation: "Good disposition. Well, we'll meet tomorrow morning to head to the Southwest together!"