Chapter 5,773: Taking Advantage of Someone's Weakness
The intensity of the murderous intent displayed by Bi Yingxue during her last provocation had been etched into the minds of Luo Jiang and his companions. The feud between the Luo family and the Bi family had reached a point where the two were practically at each other's throats. The disciples of the Luo family, having experienced several life-and-death battles, now saw the situation clearly: in the future, either the Luo family or the Bi family would survive.
At this moment, they possessed the potential for decisive action and the ability to see the essence of the problem. Instead of waiting for Bi Yingxue to come to them, they decided to take the initiative to eliminate the threat.
"You're right. Since we've already torn down the facade, being proactive definitely gives us an advantage," Luo Ying nodded in agreement.
The disciples of the Luo family also expressed their consent. After years of suppression by the Bi family, their pent-up resentment had reached its limit. Now that the Luo family had the strength, it was time to show their fangs.
"Yanfeng, what's your take on this?" Long Chen looked at Luo Yanfeng, who was momentarily taken aback. Everyone had expressed their opinions so clearly; what else was there to say?
He wasn't foolish; he understood that Long Chen might have a different perspective, which was why he asked. Luo Yanfeng replied somewhat awkwardly, "My opinion is the same as everyone else's."
Long Chen nodded and said, "Your thoughts are on the right track, but the execution lacks finesse."
"Why?" The others were puzzled.
Long Chen explained, "If we launch a preemptive strike and kill Bi Yingxue and the talented disciples of the Bi family, what will you do when the weaker members of the Bi family kneel and beg for mercy?"
"Who cares if they beg or not? Since they are enemies, we can't show mercy. We should just eliminate them completely. If they show no mercy, we won't either. There's nothing more to discuss," Luo Jiang clenched his fist.
However, many of them wore thoughtful expressions. It was clear that they understood Long Chen's point. Killing their own kin who surrendered on their knees might leave them with psychological scars, as they shared the same bloodline. To kill or not to kill—neither option was without consequences.
"Long Chen, what should we do then?" Luo Yanfeng asked.
"It's simple. Wait for them to make the first move. When they actively attack us, will you still hesitate?" Long Chen responded.
"That's right!" Luo Yanfeng slapped his thigh. If they waited for the Bi family to attack first, even if they suffered some losses, they wouldn't have to bear the guilt of attacking their own kin.
"Furthermore, we're not assassins or killers. As long as we maintain our peak condition, there's no difference between acting proactively or reactively," Long Chen added with a smile.
Long Chen's words made everyone realize the simplicity of the situation.
"Luo Jiang, you chose to be proactive because you lack confidence!" Long Chen teased.
Luo Jiang chuckled awkwardly and replied, "How is that possible? I'm not afraid of the idiots from the Bi family with my current strength. I'm just worried about my brothers not being able to handle it."
"Don't worry, the warriors of the Luo family have all experienced bloodshed and fire. They've received the blessings of our ancestors. Are we afraid of the Bi family's bunch of rookies?" Long Chen said with a smile.
With Long Chen's reassurance, the disciples of the Luo family burst into confident laughter. Among the entire Purple Blood Clan, only their group had received the blessings of the ancestors and undergone rigorous training, making them the most formidable.
"In any case, remember to conceal your aura, especially when facing the Bi family. Act weak, and wait for them to make a move. When they attack us, we can counterattack without restraint. By then, even if it's reported to the Clan Patriarch, what difference will it make? We'll enjoy the satisfaction of killing, and the Elders will have peace of mind. As for the Bi family... hehe, they'll be in for a surprise," Long Chen said.
"Hehehe, Long Chen, you're really... devious!" Luo Ying laughed when she saw Long Chen's sly grin.
"Hey, hey, hey, can't you use better words? This isn't devious; it's called wisdom, yes, wisdom," Luo Jiang immediately flattered Long Chen.
Long Chen burst into laughter. After going through so many battles, they had developed absolute trust in each other. There was no sense of estrangement in their words, which felt great.
"Let's go." Long Chen led the group further into the battlefield. Everywhere they went, there were corpses of demonic creatures, and the ground had turned into a swamp of purple blood.
"What's going on? Has someone reached this level of the battlefield like us?" When they saw the crisscrossing trenches and the rampant aura of purple blood in the area, Luo Yanfeng and the others were shocked.
Long Chen took a look at the traces on the battlefield and felt the sinister aura in the air. He furrowed his brows. How could there be a trace of evil in the Purple Blood?
"Long Chen, what's wrong?" When the others noticed Long Chen's unusual expression, they couldn't help but ask.
"It's nothing. Let's keep going. There's no need to pay attention to them. This battlefield has been ruined by them. Let's continue forward," Long Chen replied without explaining further and led the group onward.
However, they hadn't gone far when they encountered a group of people. When they saw this group, Luo Yanfeng and the others' pupils contracted.
"Bi Yingxue."
To their surprise, the group of people before them was none other than Bi Yingxue and her Bi family disciples.
What shocked everyone even more was that Bi Yingxue's team, which originally numbered in the tens of thousands, had been reduced to just a few hundred. They were all covered in wounds, drenched in blood, and pale. Clearly, they had just experienced a fierce battle.
Bi Yingxue herself was not in much better condition. One of her arms was missing, and the wound was infested with sinister runes that wriggled like maggots, making it look extremely frightening.
When Bi Yingxue and her group saw Long Chen and the others, their faces turned pale. She never expected to run into Long Chen and his group at her weakest moment.
Without hesitation, she tightened her grip on her weapon and asked coldly, "Are you planning to take advantage of our weakness?"
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