Chapter 72: Each Has Their Own Plans

The arena was in chaos!

Mo Tuo was being attacked by many powerful figures, and the experts Mu Xun brought from the Medicine King Valley were also engaging the Mo family members.

On the Shi family side, as soon as Shi Jian and Shi Tie made their move, the Shi family's experts immediately rushed forward, joining forces with several experts from the Medicine King Valley to encircle and attack the Mo family.

For a moment, the arena was filled with intense battles, with major conflicts breaking out frequently.

None of the martial artists who came to the Martial Arts Competition had anticipated that it would end up in such a situation.

When the major battles began, the various powerful forces clashed, affecting many martial artists. In just a few minutes, many innocent martial artists were killed by the aftermath.

The onlookers could no longer sit still.

Seeing the two major families engage in battle, few dared to stay and watch. They all withdrew from the Divine Stone Square, fearing that if they were slower than others, they might be accidentally eliminated by the experts.

The martial artists in the arena withdrew from the Divine Stone Square like a receding tide. Soon, the vast Divine Stone Square was left with only the people of the five major families.

On the Beiming family side, many experts watched the situation develop with cold eyes. Since Beiming Shang was not present, these people adopted a spectator stance and did not offer assistance to either side.

Beiming Ce stood in the Beiming family area, his expression solemn, his dark eyes secretly observing the besieged Mo Tuo, occasionally glancing at the Mo family members being attacked by the Shi family.

"Master, what should we do? Should we just keep watching?"

A Beiming family elder stood beside Beiming Ce and asked in a low voice.

A cold light flashed in Beiming Ce's eyes, and he said calmly, "No, we don't need to intervene in this battle. Let them fight among themselves. Whether the Shi family loses or the Mo family is destroyed, it will be beneficial for us. We just need to wait until the end and take over the defeated side's long-standing assets. With our Beiming family's influence in the Merchant Alliance, we can gain the greatest benefit."

"Master, you are wise. Should we stay here?"

"No need." Beiming Ce pondered for a moment and then smiled, "Let's go back. Staying here and doing nothing is not good. Since we are not participating in the battle, it's better to go back and make good preparations. Let's go."

With these words, many Beiming family experts nodded in agreement and, led by Beiming Ce, withdrew from the Divine Stone Square.

As a result, the arena was left with only the Zuo, Ling, Mo, and Shi families. The Shi and Mo families were already in battle, while the Ling and Zuo families were still observing.

At some point, Shi Tang came to the Zuo family area and bowed to Zuo Xu, saying, "Uncle Zuo, please help keep an eye on the Ling family during this battle."

Zuo Xu sipped his tea, nodded, and smiled, "Don't worry. The Zuo family and the Ling family are long-standing enemies. If the Ling family dares to act, the Zuo family will not stand idly by. You can fight without restraint. You don't need to worry about the Ling family."

"Thank you, Uncle Zuo."

"You're welcome. For both public and private reasons, the Zuo family and the Shi family are allies, and we will naturally share your burden." Zuo Xu waved his hand and glanced at the Shi family members, asking, "Where is Shi Yan? I haven't seen him."

Shi Tang was taken aback and looked back, realizing that he indeed couldn't see Shi Yan. He shook his head and smiled bitterly, "That boy was here just now, but I don't know where he went."

"Watch over that boy! He is very promising and will be the future hope of your Shi family. He must not be lost." Zuo Xu said with a hint of meaning.

"Hehe, Uncle Han Feng will keep an eye on him. Uncle Zuo, you don't need to worry."

"Good, that's good." Zuo Xu smiled and glanced at Zuo Shi beside him, his smile somewhat peculiar, "Xiao Shi is also very concerned about your family's Shi Yan."

Shi Tang's face lit up, and he nodded, "Uncle Zuo, I'll go and take care of things."

"Go ahead."

After Shi Tang left, Zuo Shi's face showed a hint of confusion, and she said, "Grandpa, when did I become so concerned about that guy? You're talking nonsense. I only sent the Dragon Turtle Spirit Armor because you asked me to, not because I really wanted to help him. Really."

"Ha ha, it's all the same." Zuo Xu seemed to be in a good mood and instructed the Zuo family members, "We will stay here for now and help the Shi family watch the Ling family. If the Ling family dares to act, we will not hold back. Hehe, after today, the situation in the Merchant Alliance may change significantly. We cannot let the Ling family benefit from this."

On the Ling family side, the family head, Ling Jue, frowned deeply and remained silent.

Many of the Ling family's experts stood behind Ling Jue, seeing him not speak, they all had solemn faces, seemingly waiting for his decision.

On the Mo family side, dozens of Mo family experts were being attacked by the Medicine King Valley and the Shi family, and the situation was becoming increasingly dire.

Soon, Mo Chaotian suddenly broke through the encirclement and quickly came to Ling Jue's side, kneeling down and panicking, "Uncle Ling, please help! My father is being attacked by many experts and may not hold out much longer. We are also being pursued by the Medicine King Valley and the Shi family, and our resistance is becoming increasingly difficult. Uncle Ling, for the sake of our two families' good relationship, please help our Mo family. Our Mo family will forever remember your kindness."

Ling Jue frowned and sighed softly, looking helpless, "Chaotian, it's not that I don't want to help, but the Zuo family hasn't moved yet. If we, the Ling family, offer assistance, the Zuo family will certainly act immediately. The reason I haven't moved is to help you watch the Zuo family!"

"But if this continues, our Mo family may not hold out!" Mo Chaotian said in panic.

"If the Ling family acts now, it will only force the Zuo family to act, which will be of no help at all." Ling Jue shook his head, hesitated for a moment, and then ordered, "Shaofeng! Take a few people and bring Yan Yu here. Yan Yu is your future wife, and she must not be lost!"

"Yes!" Ling Shaofeng shouted and rushed out, followed by several Ling family elders.

"Chaotian, Yan Yu is your daughter and also our Ling family's future daughter-in-law. I will help protect her. As for the rest, I really can't help. I can only promise you that the Zuo family will not interfere with your Mo family. That's all I can do." Ling Jue said helplessly.

Mo Chaotian was stunned, looked deeply at Ling Jue, and after a long moment, turned back to the Mo family's battlefield in sorrow, without saying a word.

"Brother... If we don't help, the Mo family will surely suffer heavy losses, and Mo Tuo may even bear a grudge against us." Ling Jie called out softly, somewhat reluctant.

Ling Jue's eyes were calm as he sat there, sipping his tea, and said, "Brother, we cannot act rashly. Zuo Xu won't let us act. Moreover, the Ethereal Pavilion has a Heaven Rank expert. If they target the Mo family, our Ling family's intervention will not be beneficial. This is also an opportunity. If Mo Zhan dies and Mo Qi is in danger, Yan Yu may be the hope of the Mo family's third generation. If Yan Yu becomes our Ling family's daughter-in-law, when the Mo family is in crisis, we can openly take over their assets. If one day Yan Yu becomes the head of the Mo family and is still our Ling family's daughter-in-law, hehe..."

"Brother, you are very calculating." Ling Jie was stunned for a moment before nodding, "I didn't think that far. Brother, you are indeed far-sighted."

"Yes, we just need to protect Yan Yu. We don't need to worry about others." Ling Jue looked up, squinting his eyes, and gazed at the battle in the sky, saying, "Once Yan Yu is here, we will go back. This time, Mo Tuo may face a grim situation. Who could have predicted that the Ethereal Pavilion would have a Heaven Rank expert? Brother Mo, it's not that I don't remember our past friendship, but you are just out of luck."

"Grandpa Ling! Please save my grandfather!" Mo Yan Yu was brought over and, as soon as she reached the Ling family side, she knelt down, tears streaming down her beautiful face, "If you don't act, my grandfather may not hold out much longer! Grandpa Ling, please! If you act, I will marry Shaofeng right now!"

"Yan Yu, it's not that I don't want to act, but I really can't." Ling Jue shook his head, stood up, and said, "You will understand my intentions in the future. Everything I do is for you and Shaofeng! Brother, take Yan Yu away. We are going home."

"Okay." Ling Jie suddenly appeared behind Mo Yan Yu, reached out, and touched her. Mo Yan Yu, who was crying, suddenly went limp and fainted.

"Lord Zuo, this Martial Arts Competition may not continue. We are going back first. What about your Zuo family?" Ling Jue looked at Zuo Xu from a distance and shouted.

Zuo Xu was taken aback, cursed the old fox in his heart, and then stood up with a smile, saying, "We are also leaving. How about we go together?"

"Sure, I also want to chat with Lord Zuo. Let's go together." Ling Jue nodded and smiled in response.

In the arena, the Ling and Zuo families, who had been immobile like mountains, seemed to ignore the chaos inside. The two family heads walked side by side, leading their experts straight out of the Divine Stone Square.

In the Divine Stone Square, only a few self-proclaimed powerful martial artists who were not afraid of the aftermath of the battles and the experts from the Shi family, Mo family, and Medicine King Valley remained, engaging in intense battles.