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Chapter 588 Bai Zihanʼs Purpose in Joining the Neutral Alliance · Oct 15, 2026

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551 Chapter 551 From Victory to Humiliation 2026-10-15
552 Chapter 552 A Talent That Shakes Empires 2026-10-15
553 Chapter 553 Do you want to be my disciple? 2026-10-15
554 Chapter 554 The Condition That Silenced the Princes 2026-10-15
555 Chapter 555 Mu Linyueʼs Condition 2026-10-15
556 Chapter 556 If You Insist, Iʼll Oblige 2026-10-15
557 Chapter 557 Bai Zihan Vs Feng Xuanye? 2026-10-15
558 Chapter 558 An Announcement 2026-10-15
559 Chapter 559 Mu Clanʼs Auction 2026-10-15
560 Chapter 560 The Vermillion Pill Empire Loses Its Monopoly 2026-10-15
561 Chapter 561 War of Alchemy and Wealth 2026-10-15
562 Chapter 562 The End of Monopoly Pricing 2026-10-15
563 Chapter 563 Preparation for Grade-8 Pill Refinement 2026-10-15
564 Chapter 564 Refining Grade-8 Pill 2026-10-15
565 Chapter 565 Who Is Refining Inside? 2026-10-15
566 Chapter 566 Golden Immortal Ascension Pill! 2026-10-15
567 Chapter 567 The First Princeʼs Frustration 2026-10-15
568 Chapter 568 The End of an Era, The Beginning of War 2026-10-15
569 Chapter 569 The Last Words of an Emperor 2026-10-15
570 Chapter 570 The Emperorʼs Final Wish 2026-10-15
571 Chapter 571 The Empire Reacts to the Emperorʼs Death 2026-10-15
572 Chapter 572 Respect for the Dead, Schemes for the Living 2026-10-15
573 Chapter 573 A Moment of Grief... or Deception? 2026-10-15
574 Chapter 574 Bai Zihanʼs Preference 2026-10-15
575 Chapter 575 The First Night of Chaos 2026-10-15
576 Chapter 576 Seventh Prince Forces the Xue Clan to Submit 2026-10-15
577 Chapter 577 Yu Longxuan Vs Nie Fengzhuo! 2026-10-15
578 Chapter 578 Wrath of the Crimson Thunder 2026-10-15
579 Chapter 579 Crimson Thunderʼs Utter Humiliation! 2026-10-15
580 Chapter 580 Taking Advantage of the Situation 2026-10-15
581 Chapter 581 Brother vs Brother: No Mercy Left 2026-10-15
582 Chapter 582 Can the Weak Stand Together? 2026-10-15
583 Chapter 583 Patriarch Xue’s Gamble 2026-10-15
584 Chapter 584 Nie Qingyu 2026-10-15
585 Chapter 585 The Crimson-Eyed Young Master 2026-10-15
586 Chapter 586 Nie Qingyu’s Public Confrontation 2026-10-15
587 Chapter 587 Bai Zihan Visits the Nie Clan 2026-10-15
588 Chapter 588 Bai Zihanʼs Purpose in Joining the Neutral Alliance 2026-10-15
589 Chapter 589 We Meet Again! 2026-10-15
590 Chapter 590 Nie Fengzhuo challenges Bai Zihan 2026-10-15
591 Chapter 591 Bai Zihan Vs Nie Fengzhuo! 2026-10-15
592 Chapter 592 Nie Fengzhuo Goes All Out 2026-10-15
593 Chapter 593 One Slash to End It All 2026-10-15
594 Chapter 594 Neutral Alliance Shakes the Empire 2026-10-15
595 Chapter 595 The Bai Clan’s Unshakable Confidence 2026-10-15
596 Chapter 596 The Imperial Court Erupts 2026-10-15
597 Chapter 597 Fall Of The Second Prince 2026-10-15
598 Chapter 598 A Lifetime of Deception 2026-10-15
599 Chapter 599 Enemies Since Birth 2026-10-15
600 Chapter 600 Yu Zidi Seizes the Imperial Court 2026-10-15

Chapter 588 Bai Zihanʼs Purpose in Joining the Neutral Alliance

Bai Zihan looked at Nie Yuanfengʼs respectful greeting and gave a slight nod in return.

”Clan Leader Nie!”

His tone was calm, neither arrogant nor overly polite.

Nie Yuanfeng quickly straightened slightly, though his expression remained cautious.

After all, someone of Bai Zihanʼs level appearing personally in Cloudcrane City was already an enormous matter.

He did not believe for a second that this was a casual visit.

”May I ask… Clan Leader Baiʼs purpose in coming to my Nie Clan today?”

He asked carefully.

Patriarch Xue immediately stepped forward to answer Nie Yuanfengʼs question.

”This matter concerns the Neutral Alliance.”

Patriarch Xue continued quickly.

”We are here to hear the Nie Clanʼs opinion regarding the Bai Clan joining the Neutral Alliance.”

Nie Yuanfengʼs eyes widened slightly in shock.

”…What?”

For a second, he almost doubted his own hearing.

The Bai Clan?

Joining the Neutral Alliance?

That Bai Clan?

His gaze subconsciously shifted toward Bai Zihan, as if trying to confirm whether this was some kind of misunderstanding.

Seeing that Bai Zihan wasnʼt denying it, he finally accepted that what Patriarch Xue was saying was true.

Nie Yuanfengʼs heart trembled slightly.

(This doesnʼt seem to be a joke.)

Only then did the weight of the statement fully sink in.

The Bai Clan, one of the absolute overlords of the empire, was actually considering joining a Neutral Alliance?

The Neutral Alliance was made up of only a few second-rated clans and weaker factions. The strongest among them was the Xue Clan.

Under normal circumstances, the Bai Clan would not even spare such an alliance a second glance.

Yet now, they actually wanted to join.

Nie Yuanfeng quickly suppressed his shock, but his voice still carried disbelief.

”Clan Leader Bai, this is truly unexpected.”

He paused briefly, carefully choosing his words.

”I never imagined the Bai Clan would be interested in our alliance.”

After saying that, Nie Yuanfeng fell silent for a moment before speaking again.

”To be honest…”

His expression became more serious.

”If the Bai Clan truly wishes to join the Neutral Alliance, then naturally, this Nie Yuanfeng would gladly support it.”

Those words were not false politeness.

If the Bai Clan joined them, the entire Neutral Allianceʼs status would rise instantly.

No force within the empire would dare underestimate them anymore.

Only then would they truly be able to remain uninvolved in the battle for the throne.

”But…”

Nie Yuanfeng hesitated slightly.

”I would still like to know the reason.”

His gaze landed directly on Bai Zihan.

”After all, there seems to be no need for the Bai Clan to join us.”

His tone remained respectful, but the confusion within it was obvious.

It was already unbelievable that the Bai Zihan wanted to join such a weak alliance.

Not to mention, Bai Zihan personally came all the way to Cloudrane City to ask for his opinion.

Furthermore, if the Bai Clan truly wished to join, then with the Bai Clanʼs status, a single sentence would already be enough.

There was no need for Clan Leader Bai to personally come here and ask for his opinion.

His eyes remained fixed on Bai Zihan.

So Nie Yuanfeng truly wishes to understand why Bai Zihan was going through so much trouble?

He did not believe Bai Zihan had come for revenge, nor did he think the Bai Clan was targeting the Nie Clan.

Because if the Bai Clan truly wished to destroy them, they could do so without much effort.

Why waste time scheming against a clan as small as theirs?

At the side, Patriarch Xue also perked his ears.

Truthfully, he had also been curious as well.

Although he was grateful beyond words that Bai Zihan was willing to join the Neutral Alliance, he also could not understand the reason.

What benefit could such a weak alliance possibly bring to the Bai Clan?

Bai Zihan remained silent briefly before finally speaking.

”There is indeed not much benefit for the Bai Clan.”

His answer was direct and honest.

”Iʼm merely doing this to protect those clans that do not wish to be dragged into the battle for the throne.”

His tone was indifferent, as though he were simply stating a fact.

”The struggle for succession will only become more chaotic from now on.”

”If too many factions become involved, then countless clans and cultivators will fall alongside them.”

Bai Zihan paused briefly before continuing.

”I would rather avoid unnecessary losses especially for those who donʼt wish to participate in such a bloody battle.”

That was indeed the truth.

Bai Zihan genuinely wished to keep the scale of the conflict as controlled as possible.

Because he knew very clearly that his enemies were not only within the empire.

There were also foreign powers beyond the empire secretly eyeing them.

Once the empire weakened too much through internal conflict, those outsiders would definitely make their move.

If too many powerhouses fall now…

If too many clans collapsed during the succession struggle…

Then when foreign enemies truly invaded in the future, the empire would become far more vulnerable.

Thus, Bai Zihan hoped to preserve as much strength as possible.

At the very least, the Neutral Alliance could become a shelter for those clans unwilling to participate in the imperial struggle.

And perhaps they might prove useful when dealing with those outsiders in the future.

At the very least, the Nie Clan still had Nie Fengzhuo, who would likely become very useful later on.

If the Desolate Heaven Empire is invaded by outsiders, he didnʼt think that Nie Fengzhuo would sit still, considering his clan is still here.

Nie Yuanfengʼs eyes shook slightly as he heard Bai Zihanʼs answer.

Even Patriarch Xue became stunned.

Neither of them had expected such a noble reason.

In their minds, Bai Zihanʼs actions now seemed almost benevolent.

A man standing at the peak of the empire was actually considering the survival of weaker clans?

For a moment, both men unconsciously felt admiration rise within their hearts.

However—

”Hmph!”

A scoff suddenly rang out.

Nie Qingyu crossed her arms and looked at Bai Zihan with obvious disbelief.

”Stop lying with such a straight face.”

Her tone was full of ridicule.

”Acting righteous without meaning it. How shameless!”

Nie Yuanfengʼs expression changed drastically.

”Qingyu!”

His voice became stern immediately.

”Youʼve gone too far!”

Nie Qingyu froze slightly.

Clearly, she had not expected her father to react so harshly.

But Nie Yuanfeng no longer cared.

He quickly turned toward Bai Zihan with a troubled expression.

”Clan Leader Bai, please forgive her.”

His tone carried helplessness.

”It is this Nie Yuanfengʼs fault for spoiling her too much and failing to teach her properly.”

At that moment, he truly feared Bai Zihan might finally become angered.

After all, Nie Qingyu had repeatedly challenged and mocked him since the moment he arrived.

Yet Bai Zihan merely smiled faintly.

”I donʼt mind.”

His calm answer instantly stunned Nie Yuanfeng.

Bai Zihan glanced toward the furious Nie Qingyu nearby.

”She is rather interesting.”

The moment those words fell, Nie Yuanfeng secretly sighed in relief.

Fortunately, Bai Zihan truly did not seem angered.

Meanwhile, Nie Qingyu herself nearly exploded from rage.

Interesting?!

To her ears, Bai Zihanʼs words sounded less like praise and more like he was treating her as some amusing child.

Her face flushed red instantly.

”You—!”

She wanted to argue again but seeing her fatherʼs stern face, she held herself back.

ʼHmph! One day, I will definitely tear apart that calm expression of yours and see what pathetic face youʼre hiding underneath!ʼ

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