Inside the Lopus Family's War Room did as well.

The War Room was where the Family meets each other to discuss important matters, at the moment there were five people present.

Dratia, the Lopus Family's Family Head.

Yulis, the Lesser Family Head who protects the West Region of their territory, and Dratia's younger brother.

Radel, the Captain of the Lopus Family's forces and Dratia's right-hand man.

Ylsa, the second child of the Lopus Family and the brightest mind in the family.

Lastly, there was Wang Ling who just caused a ruckus in the Main Manor two days ago.

Everyone in the room was seated on cushions and had been drinking tea and as Wang Ling turned to Yulis he asked him, "I heard the West Region was hit quite hard by the Demons, was it true that the Lesser Family Head Yulis fought them alone to a standstill until the reinforcement arrive?"

"Ah… yes, it is true. I was lucky enough to survive after seven of them." Yulis, someone at the Qi Refinement Realm stuttered as he answered a man at the Qi Cloaking Realm.

"Hooh, that is impressive." Wang Ling praised.

"No, it is nothing, surely the feat of the Grandmaster outdueling dozens of Abyssal Demons is much more impressive than mine," Yulis said as he looked at Wang Ling with awe in his eyes.

"Do not downplay yourself for I have lived than you have. I have faced many trials and tribulations with my sword and through my experience, I managed to achieve such a victory. In time you will also be able to do the same."

"Tha-thank you for your kind words, Grandmaster."

Yulis had heard about Wang Ling on his way to the Main Manor, how he fought to defend the Eastern Territory and how he could catch a saber with his fingers. He even took the brunt of a sword and accepted a wound to simply make a point and accept the sin of someone else.

In front of Yulis was a man whose Legend was in the making but even without all that, the massive presence radiated was enough to drown out any doubt in his heart.

As for Radel he was silent and was just observing the situation. He was still listening to them talk.

However, the conversation was bound to end at some point as Wang Ling finally looked over at Dratia, "Let us begin the reason for this, shall we? Young lady, I heard that you have what I asked of your father?"

Ylsa stood up and carried a scroll with her, she laid out the scroll on the low table and it turned out to be the map of the Star Seeking Sect, "This is the layout of the Sect, I acquired this with the help of our information division."

"Thank you, now then, I just wish to confirm something." Wang Ling took a deep breath as he closed his eyes, and when he reopened them the atmosphere completely changed, "These people are my enemies and yours as well, what we're about to do is not simply go and fight and call it a day, what I want is to uproot this Sect. I want it to disappear from the face of the world. If you have any question or anything against my intent then I shall begin telling you gentlemen and lady my plan."

Ylsa raised her hand.

"Yes, lass?"

"The Star Seeking Sect is also seeking our complete demise and with the fights, with the Abyssal Demons, we are losing people trying to protect those under us. Wiping them out will benefit us, but, what about you Grandmaster? What would you get from this?"

"Hmmm? Oh, that is simple, the answer is I would receive nothing from this other than fulfilling a request."

"Please enlighten me, Grandmaster."

"You see lass, I owe Lucius a big favor and before he died, he asked me for a favor and that was to eradicate his enemy and protect Leo. If I wish to avenge him then I must eradicate the nuisance from the ground up. But if that doesn't satisfy then you can just always think I will get satisfaction from destroying my enemies, is that all you want to ask?"

"No that is all that I wish to ask. Thank you for clearing the clouds of my mind."

Ylsa sat down and this time it was Dratia who asked Wang Ling, "Then can the Grandmaster answer my question as well? I know that you are strong… why not do it yourself? Why not eradicate the Star Seeking Sect? With the strength, you showed us that day I reckon you'd be able to annihilate them on your own."

Everyone's attention was directed at Wang Ling as they all waited for an answer. They knew of Wang Ling's strength but that does raise the question of why he's asking for Lopus Family's assistance.

If Wang Ling was to eradicate them all he would gain the benefits without anyone asking for the share. Why? Why does he need their help?

"That's because I don't the force to swallow the entire Star Seeking Sect."

With an "oh" everyone managed to understand his reasoning, but, Wang Ling was not finished with his reasoning, "My plan needs a lot of people to ensure everyone's death."

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The meeting lasted for about two hours and after it, all Wang Ling left Dratia to care of the preparations. Dratia agreed without hesitation.

Wang Ling promised Dratia that he would give him eighty percent of the treasure they would make in this little war. Stepping out of the

"How are your wounds, Master?" Jiru asked as he looked at the still freshly bandaged Wang Ling.

Wang Ling looked at his chest and just smiled, "I've been worst, now that the planning is all over, I'm going somewhere for the time being."

"Where are you going, Master? If you need a secluded place, I can have someone take care of that matter.

Wang Ling shook his head, "No, I'm going to read."

Wang Ling had been blinded about the situation of the world for far too long.

And so, he went to the Lopus Family's Library.