Chapter 815: Choosing a Side

If they rashly deplete their own strength, the influence of the Peerless Alliance might suffer.

Therefore, for such matters, it's best to join forces with other alliances. At worst, after the matter is resolved, each faction will get a share, and the Peerless Alliance's leadership status can still be maintained.

Simply put, this strategy of sharing the burden reduces the risks of deploying troops.

This idea became even more firmly rooted in the Peerless Alliance leader's mind, especially after he heard that A-Yang of the Sacred Flame Sect possessed the power of a Heavenly Martial Artist.

Facing a Heavenly Martial Artist of immense power, he would certainly not be so foolish as to lead his troops into battle himself.

Soon after, orders from the Peerless City Lord of the Northern Region swiftly reached the leaders of the other four major alliances.

The other three alliances naturally had no objections, but the leader of the Capital Alliance, who had a close relationship with A-Yang, remained indecisive.

"Grand Priest, what do you think we should do? Should we obey the Peerless City Lord's command, or should we consider another approach?"

"Another approach? Do you think there's any other way?"

"Your Excellency, this is an order from the Peerless City Lord! Who among the major alliances in the Northern Region would dare defy his command? He is the true ruler of the Northern Region now! Don't forget, his wife is the Third Princess of the Imperial Family! Just by virtue of this direct imperial lineage, Peerless City will never decline! Instead of taking a gamble and putting our trust in A-Yang, it's safer to continue supporting Peerless City."

After hearing the Grand Priest's words, the Capital Alliance leader's emotions seemed even more restless than before.

In truth, deep down, he yearned to side with A-Yang.

Although he didn't have a deep personal relationship with Xu Yang, after the last auction, he increasingly felt that Xu Yang was truly extraordinary.

Even though the title of Heavenly Martial Artist had elevated Xu Yang to a sufficiently high position, the astute leader of the Capital Alliance always sensed that Xu Yang was still holding back a significant part of his true power and foundation.

More importantly, deep in the heart of the Capital Alliance leader, he had coveted the position of Northern Region ruler for too long.

He didn't want to live his entire life subordinate to others, always watching the Peerless City Lord's every move.

Furthermore, in recent years, Peerless City had begun to focus on supporting several other major auction houses, especially the Peerless Auction House under its command, which was now one of the largest auction houses in the entire Northern Region.

Having taken the position of the Capital Alliance's top auction house, constant overt and covert struggles existed among the top five Northern Region alliances, with each vying against the others.

Each of the top five alliances possessed its own unique and powerful advantages.

The Sacred Flame Alliance, under A-Yang's leadership, had risen unexpectedly, and for the Capital Alliance, this might be an opportunity to change its own destiny.

If they missed this chance, there might be no risk, but they would also never see any hope for change.

As the Grand Priest had just said, Peerless City's deep foundation was one aspect, but more importantly, they possessed a direct imperial bloodline lineage.

As long as no major unforeseen events occurred, Peerless City's leadership in the entire Northern Region would remain absolutely unchanged.

Xu Yang, on the other hand, became the only bargaining chip capable of altering the Northern Region's power structure.

Like a fleeting meteor, if this meteor were to burst forth with brilliant light, it was highly probable that the destinies of all the leaders of the major Northern Region alliances would change.

From the perspective of the Capital Alliance leader, although Xu Yang's faction was currently powerful, and his personal strength was unparalleled, the Capital Alliance was not without its own value to be leveraged.

Currently, more than half of Xu Yang's team of law enforcement warriors lacked a complete system of top-tier equipment, and it just so happened that the Capital Alliance had precisely such sufficient reserves.

If they seized this opportunity to join Xu Yang's team, it would undoubtedly be akin to securing the strongest possible ally. As long as Xu Yang could achieve victory in this crucial battle, the Capital Alliance would embark on its own rise.

"Very well, since fate has thrown another challenge my way, I shall leave my own destiny to the gods to decide!"

As soon as the Capital Alliance leader finished speaking, he suddenly removed the Yin-Yang Jade from his chest.

With a powerful surge of spiritual energy infused into it, the Yin-Yang Jade instantly erupted with two incredibly dazzling lights.

These two black and white lights intertwined, projecting a massive grinding wheel in the void, to help the Capital Alliance leader make the most crucial decision about his destiny.

Upon seeing the grinding wheel appear, the Grand Priest finally understood that the leader he had followed his entire life was finally going to take a major gamble.

"Your Excellency, have you truly made up your mind? Are you going to wager the fate of the entire Capital Alliance on this gamble?"

Watching the figure slowly receding, the Grand Priest's eyes gleamed with complex emotions.

This Grand Priest had served their family, fighting battles across the lands since the generation of the Capital Alliance leader's father. They had painstakingly established the current foundation of the Capital Alliance, and while they couldn't claim absolute dominion, they were at least self-sufficient and dominant in their own sphere.

Now, seeing this young master, who could already stand on his own, make such a momentous decision, the Grand Priest undoubtedly felt significant resistance. Yet, he understood that no matter what decision his young master made, he would follow him to his death.

"I am no longer young. Do you remember my father's lifelong regret? Not being able to let the Capital Alliance lineage continue its past glory and become the foremost heritage in the Northern Region was a regret my father could never mend. I don't want to repeat his mistakes. I'm not young anymore either, and as you just said, the Peerless City lineage, possessing direct imperial blood, is not easily challenged! If this time, we can follow behind the Sacred Flame Alliance, and if it succeeds, then we will be the foremost contributors! In the future, whether in business or development, it will be smooth sailing!"

The Grand Priest sighed heavily: "Very well. Since you have made this choice, I have no other thoughts but to obey. Let's leave the decision of destiny to the gods to arbitrate."

The Grand Priest no longer offered any resistance, also fixing his gaze on the rotating black and white energy body.

Black signified choosing to help Xu Yang, while white meant obeying the Peerless City Lord's command.

The Capital Alliance leader closed his eyes. When he opened them again, he finally saw the black light he had hoped for, completely engulfing the white light, pulsating continuously on his chest.

"Grand Priest, heed my command!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

"I order you to immediately mobilize the Capital Golden Cavalry and deliver all fifty thousand sets of equipment from our inventory to the Sacred Flame Alliance at once. Also, personally hand my handwritten letter to A-Yang, the leader of the Sacred Flame Alliance."