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Although what he said was true, Han Feng's behavior in front of everyone always seemed to be that of a humble gentleman, which gave people a great deal of goodwill.
However, those who can sit here are all top figures in the Black Corner Region. Although Han Feng's actions can be kept secret from others, they are not a secret to them.
Moreover, among them, there might even be someone who has a cooperative relationship with Han Feng.
It's just that no one chose to break ties with him because of his alchemy skills.
As for the experiments the other party was conducting in secret, as long as they did not harm their own interests, what loss would it be for them whether Han Feng used people as practice subjects or not?
That's just how the world is; it's a dog-eat-dog world.
The fact that everyone listened to Han Feng's advice and gathered here to discuss it today is already a great honor for Han Feng.
But he still dared to do this, insisting on waiting until almost everyone had arrived before making his appearance, deliberately putting on airs. These people who had dominated the Black Corner Region had long harbored resentment.
That poison jar was just a way of saying what everyone was thinking.
However, for the sake of our conversation later, it's not the right time to completely break off relations.
"Alright, old poisoner, you should say less. I believe Han Feng didn't do it on purpose, right?"
At the front of the crowd, a man dressed in black sat upright in a chair, watching Han Feng's discomfiture, a smile appearing on his lips, before slowly speaking.
"Hehe, Sect Leader Yuan is right. I was refining pills just now and was delayed. I apologize for neglecting everyone. However, we did not come here for idle talk. Let's get down to business."
Han Feng nodded and smiled at Sect Leader Yuan, who had just exited, before speaking.
The one who spoke just now was Yuan Yi, the leader of the Eight Doors.
Yuan Yi was ranked sixth on the Black Corner Region's Black List. Since he had already spoken, everyone had to give him face and let bygones be bygones over the little incident just now.
After all, what he said earlier was not wrong. Everyone had gathered here to counter the Inner Court. If the atmosphere became too tense, it would not be conducive to the conversation later.
Han Feng sat down with a smile, and then looked at the people in the room.
The fact that Han Feng was able to invite these people here speaks volumes.
If someone truly didn't get along with Han Feng, or was prone to rebellion, Han Feng wouldn't have invited them. Among them were people who already had conflicts with the inner courtyard, such as the old poison master who had just embarrassed Han Feng with his words. His poison skills were quite renowned in the Black Corner Region.
He was incredibly wicked and had always been at odds with the inner court, which was why Han Feng invited him. However, he didn't expect that the other party would be so disrespectful to him, disrupting his plans right from the start.
As for the others, some of them had entered Canaan Academy together because of their own request a year ago. These people now had a grudge against the inner court and could be considered half of their own people.
What Han Feng is doing now is simply uniting everyone; only in this way can they have a chance to resist the inner court's retaliation.
Everyone was well aware of this, otherwise none of the families present could withstand the inner court's retaliation alone.
"Gentlemen, since we're getting down to business, let's not waste any more time on small talk."
Han Feng's sharp gaze swept over the crowd.
"We all have irreconcilable conflicts with Canaan Academy for our own reasons. Over the past year, I believe you have all suffered losses at the hands of Canaan Academy. Therefore, you all understand that only by uniting can we resist the inner academy's retaliation."
Upon hearing Han Feng's words, everyone's faces showed a hint of resentment.
After all, the inner court had indeed begun to take action over the past year.
Over the past year, all the sects, large and small, that have conflicts with the Inner Court have been targeted by the Inner Court to varying degrees.
Some smaller sects were even wiped out by unknown powerful figures.
Although these sects were insignificant in their eyes, they sent a signal.
The inner court is about to officially begin its purge!
As a force that has stood in the Black Corner Region for so many years, everyone understands the terror of the Inner Court, so they rushed to Maple City after hearing Han Feng's suggestion.
Looking at the expressions on everyone's faces, Han Feng knew that these sect leaders had their own considerations. A casual smile appeared on his lips before he slowly spoke.
"Since you are all here, it means you at least have the intention to form an alliance. This alliance is only to counter the Inner Court. If the Inner Court retaliates against any of the families present, we will definitely provide assistance. Apart from countering the Inner Court, this alliance does not involve anything else. What do you all think?"
Chapter 278 Black Alliance
Han Feng explained his plan for an alliance in one breath, then looked at the group of people who were deep in thought with a smile.
After all, this alliance was formed solely to counter the inner court's retaliation.
If we were to take this opportunity to annex those weaker sects, they would probably not agree to such a request at all. In that case, not only would the alliance fail, but we might also create new powerful enemies.
Therefore, Han Feng had already made full preparations.
Looking at the group discussing, Han Feng exchanged a subtle glance with Yuan Yi and Yan, the sect leader of the Di Yan Sect.
The three of them had already secretly planned their own alliance.
After all, with the death of Fan Lao of the Blood Sect, most of this huge pie fell into the hands of the Earth Flame Sect and the Eight Doors.
“But Medicine King, in this Canaan Academy, the Grand Elder Su Qian is a Dou Zong. Even if we form an alliance, we are probably no match for them.”
A hesitant voice suddenly rang out, causing everyone to fall into deep thought.
What this person said is correct. Su Qian has the strength of a Dou Zong. If they really form an alliance, Canaan Academy will definitely wipe them out. On the contrary, if they are already unable to resist Canaan Academy, as long as Canaan Academy takes action, they can break up into smaller groups and find hiding places in this vast Black Corner Region.
"Hehe, everyone, there's no need to panic."
Han Feng smiled faintly at their questions, then laughed loudly, "Thank you for your trouble, elders."
As Han Feng finished speaking, two figures, one in gold and one in silver, appeared behind him, standing like statues, calmly gazing at the crowd.
An invisible pressure instantly permeated the area.
"The two elders, Jin and Yin! So they are actually seniors."
The person who had spoken earlier exclaimed in shock upon seeing the figure behind Han Feng.
"With the two seniors joining forces, they can even stand up to Su Qian. So, even if Su Qian really makes a move, the two elders will be able to stop him."
The slightly exaggerated flattery made Yuan Yi instantly realize that the person who spoke was probably a plant arranged by Han Feng.
"Hehe, in addition to the two elders, Jin and Yin, I have also invited Senior Banhuang, who has agreed to join us."
Looking at the expressions on everyone's faces, Han Feng smiled slightly, then pretended to be calm and spoke.
As Han Feng finished speaking, a figure shrouded in a black robe appeared behind him. Without saying a word, an aura belonging to a Dou Huang instantly erupted, then subsided into the small space.
Banhuang is a powerful figure who has been famous in the Black Corner Region for many years.
With the strength of a seven-star Dou Huang, he is undoubtedly a top performer even in the Black Corner Region, and he is a veteran powerhouse ranked fourth on the Black List.
Besides his formidable strength, he is also a fifth-grade alchemist, which makes him not only exceptionally powerful but also well-connected, allowing him to roam freely in the Black Corner Region for many years.
"I never expected that Han Feng would not only invite the two elders, Jin and Yin, but now even the Ban Emperor has agreed to join the alliance."
"Who can argue with that? The Spotted Emperor has dominated the Black Corner Region for so many years, yet he has rarely been involved with other forces."
Everyone looked at the three figures standing behind Han Feng, and a hint of excitement appeared in their eyes. However, they then turned their attention to Yuan Yi and Yan, who were sitting in front.
After all, the Eight Doors and the Earth Flame Sect are arguably the two strongest forces here besides Han Feng, and their choices also influence the plans of some smaller sects.
Seeing the interest in everyone's eyes, Han Feng silently gave Yuan Yi and Yan a look.
Yuan Yi and Yan exchanged a glance, narrowed their eyes, and then said calmly.
"We, the Eight Doors, agree to the alliance."
"Our Yan Sect also agrees."
As the two men spoke softly, the smaller and medium-sized forces that followed also chimed in, agreeing to join the alliance.
After all, given the strength they have demonstrated so far, even if the Inner Court really begins its purge, they are capable of putting up a fight. Moreover, even if a purge occurs, the Inner Court will start with top-tier forces like the Earth Flame Sect and the Eight Doors, so the probability of them taking action is extremely small.
With such a good opportunity, everyone naturally rushed to agree to the alliance.
"Gentlemen, now that we have formed an alliance, we must naturally elect a leader."
Just after everyone agreed to form an alliance, a faint voice rang out, calming everyone down.
However, the leaders of those small and medium-sized forces all looked at the three people in front of them in tacit agreement.
Han Feng, Yuan Yi, Yan.
After all, the Golden Elder and the Silver Elder, along with the Spotted Emperor, were following behind Han Feng, and only the three of them possessed the strength to firmly hold the position of Alliance Leader.
Moreover, once an alliance is formed, the inner court will definitely focus more attention on the alliance leader. Even if someone else becomes the alliance leader, they may not be able to sit on the throne.
"Han Feng is a sixth-grade alchemist and an upright man. I recommend him to be our alliance leader so that he can lead us to unite and resist the Inner Academy!"
Just when everyone thought the three would fight fiercely for the position of alliance leader, the leader of the Eight Doors suddenly spoke slowly.
Hearing his words, everyone was taken aback; this didn't seem to be what they had expected.
Shouldn't the position of leader be contested among the three, with promises of various benefits made before it falls into the hands of one of them?
"I agree with Sect Leader Yuan Yi's opinion. I think Han Feng is qualified to be the leader of our alliance."
Just as everyone was stunned, Yan suddenly spoke up.
The others weren't fools either; they were just initially surprised that Yuan Yi had so readily relinquished the position of alliance leader.
Seeing Yan Ye of the Earth Flame Sect adopt this attitude, he agreed to let Han Feng become the alliance leader.
As everyone knows, it seems that the three of them had already privately divided up the profits beforehand.
Han Feng, sitting in the main seat, looked at Yuan Yi and Yan with a hint of joy in his eyes.
After all, he gave up the Blood Sect's share of the pie and gave it all to them, all in exchange for their support.
The two elders, Jin and Yin, and the Banhuang behind him were all people Han Feng had to pay a huge price to win over.