CHAPTER 992: CHAPTER 683: TAKING INITIATIVE, GAINING SUBORDINATES’ TRUST_2

Wang Yang now understood what was going on; as it turns out, the other party’s thinking was the same as his own.

The other party wanted to covet wealth, but lacked legitimate means, so they cultivated a group of underlings.

When the time came to intercept goods and seize money, it could then be justified.

Eventually, all this money and goods would fall into the hands of the Lord of Tianfeng City, who only needed to allocate a very small portion to his underlings.

"How long has this Lord of Tianfeng City been in power?"

Ping Xiao immediately replied, "Not too long nor too short, it has been exactly fifty years this year."

As the strategist among the group, Ping Xiao was very clear in handling this intelligence.

"Fifty years..."

Upon hearing this number, Wang Yang couldn’t help but laugh; during these fifty years, this Lord of Tianfeng City certainly hasn’t been shy in amassing wealth.

If Wang Yang could take down this Lord of Tianfeng City, then he would have a way to make money.

Compared to Tianfeng City, the Four Cities of Weishui River are really nothing.

This small Spirit Mine is enough for the Four Cities to fight over, but Tianfeng City might not even give it a glance.

This is the gap between the two, which is why Wang Yang must find every possible method to infiltrate Tianfeng City!

Wang Yang certainly knew that Tianfeng City wasn’t easy to conquer, which is why he convened four people for discussion.

Wang Yang smiled at the four, "If I say that I must enter Tianfeng City and accomplish something great, how would you plan?"

The first to speak was Xiu Huang: "Your Majesty, I believe I should first covertly enter Tianfeng City, occupy a piece of land, and then proceed gradually."

Beside him, Kui Jiang actually proposed an opposing view: "I think doing this develops too slowly; we should enter Tianfeng City openly with a group, and once we make a name, we can draw more people into the celestial Kingdom."

Wang Yang did not nod or shake his head, instead he looked at Ping Xiao: "What do you think?"

"Reporting to the lord, I think Xiu Huang’s plan is good, but it’s too slow. If Tianfeng City notices us, we might be exterminated before we even establish ourselves."

Xiu Huang felt somewhat disgruntled, but Ping Xiao’s words were indeed reasonable.

This method is really too slow, giving the opponent time to react.

Ping Xiao continued, "As for Kui Jiang’s plan, it appears too domineering; that would be provoking the Lord of Tianfeng City."

Kui Jiang looked somewhat displeased, "Then according to Ping Xiao, what is your intention?"

Seeing Kui Jiang wasn’t too happy, Ping Xiao calmly explained, "No need to be angry, Kui Jiang, just consider this!

"If we were so forceful in entering Tianfeng City, who would be most affected?"

After pondering a while, Kui Jiang answered, "Naturally the Lord of Tianfeng City, but even then, why should those within go against us with the presence of many Demon Chiefs and bandits?"

Ping Xiao smiled, "But Kui Jiang forgot one important thing; many people on this path are actually subordinates of the Lord of Tianfeng City. If we were to forcibly take a part, we’d be infringing on his interests, and he’d certainly retaliate."

Wang Yang nodded thoughtfully, stood up and said, "Ping Xiao makes sense, so we must find a way to make the Lord of Tianfeng City accept us by necessity, or find a way that forces his acceptance."

Upon hearing this, Ping Xiao asked, "Does the lord already have a plan?"

"Only a preliminary draft, specifics still need discussion, as we are not familiar enough with the situation inside Tianfeng City."

The four remained silent, awaiting Wang Yang’s plan.

"As you mentioned, there are sects and numerous forces within Tianfeng City; in such a scenario, the Lord of Tianfeng City’s actions not only affect people’s interests but also impact these sects, correct?"

Facing Wang Yang’s inquiry, Ping Xiao immediately replied, "You’re right lord, but these people are angry yet dare not speak, as the Lord of Tianfeng City has a strong cultivation level and many capable subordinates, how could they possibly compete with him publicly, nor can they privately fund a counter-organization."

At this moment, Ping Xiao seemed to understand what Wang Yang planned, while the remaining three heard something of it.

"In that case, we’ll use this as a key point, offering these sect families a cooperation proposal they can’t refuse."

Wang Yang laughed, the three suddenly realized; no wonder Wang Yang dared to act against Tianfeng City.

A precise move, indeed a clever strategy.

These families and sects bear grudges against the Lord of Tianfeng City, yet are weakened by lack of trust.

In such a situation, they can only let the Lord of Tianfeng City develop.

But the more this happens, the weaker they become.

Wang Yang found a perfect opportunity to align with these sects, sending people to eradicate those cultivated by the Lord of Tianfeng City.

While they face off the Lord of Tianfeng City, delaying his action.

Inside Tianfeng City are three major sects and two big clans, these three sects and two clans are the strongest forces besides the Lord of Tianfeng City.

But it must be said, the previous Lord of Tianfeng City did not suppress the Three Sects and Two Clans.

This financial accumulation began with the current lord who suppressed the five major forces, leaving them breathless.

Sect Masters of the three major sects all possess the celestial Demon Realm, and the leaders of the two clans also hold the same.

It seems evenly matched, but the subtleties are hard to elucidate.

First, the Lord of Tianfeng City’s subordinates are united, with eight celestial Demon Realm elites under him.

This factor alone is deadly.

Even if the five forces join hands, with more than eight Heavenly Demons, it still can’t counterbalance his power due to discord.

Each has their own interest calculations, considering who contributes more or less, deciding who leads the coordination.

All these pose problems, and any negotiation failure prevents their union.

Under such conditions, the Lord of Tianfeng City inevitably controls the situation and suppresses them.

"Xiu Huang."

Wang Yang had made up his mind, instructing Xiu Huang, "From tomorrow, take over a hundred people to enter Tianfeng City’s realm, pinpoint members of the five major forces, and intercept their goods as soon as they’re transported."

This left Xiu Huang bewildered about Wang Yang’s intention: "But lord, wouldn’t this offend them?"

Wang Yang merely chuckled, "Just follow my instructions; remember not to harm them, wait until they are helpless, you’ll then know what to do."

Though skeptical, Xiu Huang would never disobey Wang Yang’s orders.

After finalizing the strategy, the four retreated from the room, glancing at each other with questions in their hearts.

"Why does the lord do this?"

Even Du Feng was puzzled.

Kui Jiang furrowed his brows, "Could it be the lord intends to show dominance, not wishing future cooperation to have these sect people oppress us?"

Ping Xiao laughed, "You’ve oversimplified the lord."

Xiu Huang asked, "Oh? Have you discerned something?"

Ping Xiao laughed heartily, "I dare not speculate much, but I understand somewhat."

Seeing Ping Xiao holding back, the other three felt frustrated.

Xiu Huang, with a quick-tempered nature, urged, "Quickly say it, don’t hold back, it’s infuriating!"

"The lord is showing them our strength, and we certainly cannot initiate contact, placing us at a disadvantage. Once they grasp our strength, we hold the initiative!"

"Though this move is minor, it exemplifies the lord’s mind as profound and unpredictable!"

Only then did the others comprehend, Wang Yang’s calculations were indeed beyond their reach.