Upon hearing this.
Zhongshan Ren's eyes flickered.
"Sect Master's implication is that we should also seize this opportunity to take a share?"
As the other party stated, the Beiyue Clan's foundation is formidable; if we could take a share, it would be a boon for the Zhongshan Clan.
The other elders, hearing this, couldn't help but be tempted.
Their strength was not weak.
If they were truly to take action, the chance of obtaining a share wasn't entirely out of reach.
Zhongshan Dongxuan shook his head: "No, in this battle, the Zhongshan Clan is not to beco enemies with the Beiyue Clan, but to aid them, helping them get through this calamity."
As soon as he spoke.
Many elders' expressions changed.
"Sect Master, the Beiyue Clan is currently beset on all sides. If our Zhongshan Clan helps them, we will surely bring disaster upon ourselves."
"The Seventh Elder speaks truthfully. Our Zhongshan Clan could easily divide the Beiyue Clan, so why go against the grain?"
"I believe this move is overly risky—"
In their view, the Zhongshan Clan should not aid the Beiyue Clan.
Clearly.
The power of the Beiyue Clan was not rely that of a single clan.
At such a ti.
The risks of the Zhongshan Clan siding with the Beiyue Clan were evident.
Zhongshan Dongxuan said calmly: "In perilous tis, not to advance is to retreat. The fall of Zhongshan Baiyue five hundred years ago already showed that our Zhongshan Clan's calm is only surface deep.
Those who hindered Zhongshan Baiyue's breakthrough back then were not just a simple clan.
In the eyes of so powers, our Zhongshan Clan is already a feared existence. Even with half a chance, they would treat us as they treat the Beiyue Clan.
At that ti, where will our Zhongshan Clan stand?"
"Therefore—"
"Our Zhongshan Clan has no choices left; only by joining forces with other clans can we hope to break the current impasse, and the Beiyue Clan is the best choice."
Currently, as the Beiyue Clan is beset on all sides, the Zhongshan Clan forming an alliance with them can later leverage their strength.
However.
This also has a prerequisite.
That is, the Beiyue Clan must survive this ordeal.
Otherwise,
the Zhongshan Clan won't even be able to borrow their strength; avoiding being dragged down by the Beiyue Clan would be fortunate enough.
Therefore, forming an alliance has significant risks.
But in Zhongshan Dongxuan's view, every choice carries risk; the present mont is the only hope for the Zhongshan Clan to break the stalemate.
Hence.
He did not outright refuse the Beiyue Clan's request.
The hall fell silent for a mont.
Zhongshan Xia said calmly: "The Sect Master's words are indeed correct. The fall of Zhongshan Baiyue shows that other clans fear our Zhongshan Clan, not wanting another Divine King to rise.
Now, uniting with the Beiyue Clan brings a chance to break the stalemate.
Otherwise, the events of five hundred years ago will surely repeat in the future."
"Since the Sect Master has decided, I have no objections."
After Zhongshan Xia spoke, Zhongshan Ren looked at the figure on the throne and shook his head slightly.
The events surrounding Zhongshan Baiyue five hundred years ago weren't a secret among these elders.
His fall.
Involved many reasons.
But one incontrovertible fact was that the Zhongshan Clan is now also fraught with peril, many forces secretly watching them to prevent another Divine King from erging.
If they couldn't find a way to break the stalemate, they could very likely follow in the Beiyue Clan's footsteps.
Now.
If they were to cooperate with the Beiyue Clan, despite the considerable risk, it is equally an opportunity for the Zhongshan Clan.
The intricacies of it all.
Zhongshan Ren understood well in his heart.
With Zhongshan Dongxuan speaking and the concurrence of Zhongshan Ren and Zhongshan Xia, even if so other elders were unwilling, they said no more.
Thus.
The matter of the alliance was settled.
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