> it doesn't seem like they actually have a functional alternative to sticking with the Xianzhou Alliance.
Well, the Vidyadhara faction that is actually betraying the Xianzhou looks like they've picked joining the Abundance side as the alternative.
Not really a smart choice from an objective POV, sure. But we're also not sure how smart (or sensible/sane/etc.) these people are...
And not sure why they thought teaming up with Phantylia (Emanator of *Destruction*) would help them get an in with Abundance... but it's possible Phantylia was also lying to them as well to manipulate them (since she did lie to Dan Shu), which fits her MO.
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Well, the Vidyadhara faction that is actually betraying the Xianzhou looks like they've picked joining the Abundance side as the alternative.
Not really a smart choice from an objective POV, sure. But we're also not sure how smart (or sensible/sane/etc.) these people are...
And not sure why they thought teaming up with Phantylia (Emanator of *Destruction*) would help them get an in with Abundance... but it's possible Phantylia was also lying to them as well to manipulate them (since she did lie to Dan Shu), which fits her MO.