<h4>Chapter 825: Chapter 827: High-Level Meeting</h4>


    High-level meetings are attended by elder-level figures of various sects. As the Pavilion Master of the Sword Pavilion, Jian Chunqiu’s words carry significant weight in such situations.


    When he arrived, many people were already gathered at the entrance. This time, the Dragon Group’s operations wererger than before, giving them a sense of crisis unlike in the past.


    "What are you all doing here? Why aren’t you going inside?" Jian Chunqiu asked, looking at the people standing at the door.


    "Elder Jian, we are waiting for you," one person said.


    Jian Chunqiu looked at them in confusion, "Waiting for me for what?"


    "Elder Jian, Yang Kun has arrived."


    The person said somewhat displeased, "Today’s meeting wasn’t meant for Yang Kun, we didn’t intend to call him, yet he came uninvited."


    "Exactly, Elder Jian, everyone knows Yang Kun’s rtionship with the ck Widow, and now that the ck Widow is colluding with the Japanese Invaders, if he participates in our meeting, will our meeting still hold any significance?"


    "That’s right, our meeting is supposed to target the Shadow Assassins and the Dragon Group, if their people mix in, what meaning does our meeting have?"


    Everyone chimed in with their remarks, the aim being to keep Yang Kun from staying there.


    Jian Chunqiu pondered for a while, "But Yang Kun is now an elder of the Sunflower Sect, he has the obligation and the right to participate. When we decided to hold the meeting initially, there was no set threshold. Asking him to leave now seems not only targeted at Yang Kun but also at the Sunflower Sect."


    Jian Chunqiu had his considerations, looking at the bigger picture.


    "But Elder Jian, what if the contents of today’s meeting are leaked?"


    "Indeed, what if our ns are revealed to them, and they take preventative measures in advance, what will we do then? Who willpensate us for our losses?"


    Jian Chunqiu sighed, chuckled lightly, "Alright, the main content of our meeting today is to target the Dragon Group and the Shadow Assassins. The meeting contents haven’t been discussed or decided yet, how can you be sure they will leak the information?"


    "But..."


    "What if we devise a method that doesn’t need to worry about them knowing? Wouldn’t that eliminate the concern?"


    Jian Chunqiu continued.


    Those people fell silent, wondering what kind of method could prevent them from knowing.


    Jian Chunqiu’s lips curved slightly, "Alright, since you all aren’t sure, let’s go inside first. Any other matters can be addressed after the meeting."


    Having spoken, Jian Chunqiu heard no further objections from them, and they followed his suggestion into the meeting room.


    Inside the meeting room, Yang Kun sat as if nothing was amiss, calmly epting the odd looks cast his way.


    He knew that as long as he sat there, these people would find him disagreeable, unrted to the sect he was from, but solely due to his rtionship with the ck Widow.


    Yang Kun sat there indeed wanting to contribute to Ancient Martial Arts. As an ancient martial artist, there is a distinct pride, a pride that cannot be extinguished regardless of past actions.


    The Dragon Group constantly targets Ancient Martial Arts, and he had long disliked them, but never had the opportunity to confront them directly.


    Now he finally had the chance, and naturally, he would not let it slip by.


    He knew these people worried he might leak the meeting content due to his past rtionship with the ck Widow, but public morality is discerned by the heart; he wouldn’t ally with the Japanese Invaders just because he was formerly part of the ck Witch Sect.


    These were things Yang Kun wouldn’t exin to them because they wouldn’t listen to exnations anyway.


    Everyone was ready, the meeting began.


    "I believe everyone has heard, today the Dragon Group once again acted against us, the Ancient Martial Arts."


    Jian Chunqiu sat in the central position, his gaze sternly sweeping across the room, exuding authority.


    "In other words, it is no longer simply an internal issue between sects, but a problem between Ancient Martial Arts and the Dragon Group, and moreover between Huaxia and the Japanese Invaders."


    Jian Chunqiu paused and then continued, "I think there’s no need for further exnation for that statement. Now we face the external resistance of two forces simultaneously, so I hope everyone can abandon all personal grievances and unite together outwardly."


    "Elder Jian is correct, this Dragon n is truly excessive. Every year, theye to harass us, and this year it’s even more outrageous; they’ve united with an external tribe."


    "No." Jian Chunqiu interrupted him, "The Dragon Group hasn’t allied with the Shadow Assassins; they are separate forces."


    Sometimes Jian Chunqiu wondered if they could temporarily put their grievances with the Dragon Group aside, and focus solely on dealing with the Shadow Assassins. In this way, resisting external invasions wouldn’t require much effort.


    Recently, the Japanese Invaders have been persistently trying to harass them, showing their ambition both at the Public Sea Banquet and during the time in Su City.


    "Could it be the Dragon Group is being used as a target by the Japanese Invaders?"


    Someone suddenly interjected.


    Jian Chunqiu nodded, "That’s possible; there’s a saying that fits well: ’The mantis stalking the cicada is unaware of the oriole behind,’ the Japanese Invaders want to be the oriole, letting us and the Dragon Group fight, ultimately both sides suffer and they’ll reap the benefits."


    "Damn! Truly despicable!"


    "So what should we do now?"


    Jian Chunqiu was silent for a moment; he slowly raised his gaze, focusing on Yang Kun, who sensed it and looked over.


    Yang Kun calmly met his gaze and asked, "Elder Jian, why are you looking at me?"


    "Yang Kun! What kind of attitude is that?"


    "Exactly, Elder Jian looking at you is a form of respect, yet you’re so unruly!"


    Jian Chunqiu raised his hand, signaling them to be silent; he smiled slightly and spoke to Yang Kun, "I want to hear your thoughts."


    Though others weren’t chosen, Yang Kun was; he knew the intention behind it.


    But he didn’t mind, since they wanted to hear his opinion, he would share it.


    "My thought is simple: to engage in a fair duel with the Dragon Group. We’ve fought for so many years without any oue, which is harmful without benefit, both for us and the Dragon Group."


    Thus, both major factions believing in their own martial arts cultivation path should just have a fair match.


    Jian Chunqiu looked at Yang Kun with some surprise, as this idea aligned with his own thoughts.


    In nning for the bigger picture, Yang Kun indeed has some insightful perspectives.


    Jian Chunqiu suddenly understood why, after Yang Kun’s defection from the ck Witch Sect, the Sunflower Sect was willing to take him in despite being criticized for epting a traitor...