Chapter 876 876: The Luo Family Faces a Crisis
Chapter 876 876: The Luo Family Faces a Crisis
"The Zheng Family, the Zhu Family, the Chang Family, and the Zhao Family, along with the Zhang Family, have formed an alliance against us, surely under the direction of that young lad, Chen Xuan."
"So it seems he's not lying; he truly can command the Luo Family! Now the Luo Family and Li Family are standing with them as well, which is somewhat disadvantageous for us."
"Hmm, their alliance is slightly stronger than our four families. If we rely solely on fighting, the final outcome would be unbearable for anyone."
"We are merely in a relationship of mutual constraint. The key to victory ultimately lies in the struggles between the top-tier families."
The four patriarchs expressed their opinions, each offering their own views.
Patriarch Jiang nodded and said, "What you said is true; whether it's the five-family alliance or our four-family alliance, at best, they are just auxiliary skirmishes."
"The key is still the battles between the three top-tier families. The Luo Family standing alone against the Wu Family and the Qi Family has no chance of winning and will inevitably suffer a crushing defeat."
"Thus, the final victory will certainly belong to us. However, under these circumstances, it's best not to fight the five-family alliance head-on."
Patriarch Yang chuckled lightly, "Patriarch Jiang is right; we just need to hold out until the final victory."
"Once the Luo Family is obliterated, that five-family alliance will collapse like crumbling earth! By then, we can launch a fierce attack and split them among ourselves!"
Patriarch Shen and Patriarch Han both nodded, "Let's proceed this way; we just need to engage in a war of attrition with them and maintain the status quo."
"Even the five-family alliance may not dare to engage us head-on; it won't benefit them significantly either."
The four patriarchs discussed their strategy, temporarily easing their offensive stance.
The five-family alliance, too, did not take the initiative to attack.
It seemed both sides had a tacit understanding, merely confronting each other with only minor overt and covert skirmishes.
On the top-tier families' side.
The Wu Family and the Qi Family watched the scene unfold, both revealing bright smiles.
"In the camp of the Luo Family, those five families have already been restrained and can no longer support the Luo Family."
"This time, the Luo Family has no realistic chance of wiping out the Xu Family as they did last time! It's time for us to act."
Patriarch Wu looked at Patriarch Qi, seeking the latter's opinion.
Patriarch Qi smiled and nodded, "Yes, our two families joining forces to fight the Luo Family will cost a bit, but the final result is already predetermined; the Luo Family will inevitably vanish."
"At that point, our two families will divide the Luo Family's resources. As for that five-family alliance, we'll each absorb resources from two families, and let the remaining four families divide the Zhang Family as a token gesture."
Hahaha...
The two patriarchs burst into laughter, as if they could already see that glorious moment.
Only within the laughter, each harbored their own schemes.
Both were thinking of betraying the other at the final moment, to leave the other in ruin.
Leaving their own family to monopolize that grand cake!
On the other side, the Luo Family was already in deep turmoil.
Old Master Luo Honglie was anxious, "Seeing this situation, the Wu Family and the Qi Family are bound to act against us, the Luo Family; we must devise a plan to confront them."
"Relying solely on our Luo Family, it's difficult to achieve self-preservation. Is there any news from Mr. Chen?"
Luo Yuanming shook his head slightly, "There's been no message yet; I'm also waiting for Mr. Chen's instructions."
"What are we waiting for, at this point? He can't just abandon us, the Luo Family."
Luo Yuanliang grumbled, "I'm starting to doubt Chen Xuan's identity; does he really have the ability?"
"If we bet on the wrong horse, the Luo Family will be finished!"
"Shut up!"
Luo Honglie sharply reprimanded, "Don't privately suspect Mr. Chen, and don't question his identity."
"If these words reach his ears, you'll be in trouble! The Luo Family will suffer as well!"
Luo Yuanliang let out a humph, "Even now, he hasn't given us any definite answer. Is he using us as pawns?"
"Once we're of no value, will he just disregard us? I'm really questioning now if he has that ability."
Just then, the steward hurriedly came to report, "Patriarch, Mr. Chen is here."
"Good, please invite him in!"
Luo Honglie immediately perked up, "See, he's come; I knew Mr. Chen wouldn't ignore the life and death of our Luo Family."
"Yuanliang, watch your words in the future! Don't easily complain; it brings trouble to yourself and disaster to our family!"
Luo Yuanliang pouted, "What good does it do now? Unless he truly defeats the Wu Family and the Qi Family, leaving our Luo Family unscathed, I'll be convinced by him."
"Shut your mouth! Later, don't speak nonsense!" Luo Honglie glared at Luo Yuanliang.
Luo Yuanming also shook his head slightly, "Second Brother, you just can't stay calm in a crisis. You haven't learned from offending Mr. Chen last time!"
Luo Yuanliang fell silent but remained visibly discontented.
At that moment, Chen Xuan was already walking into the Luo Family's residence...
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