Chapter 1555 - 164: Turning the Corner to Achieve Complete Success

Chapter 1555: Chapter 164: Turning the Corner to Achieve Complete Success

Seeing that Han Wangke was pondering silently, hesitating to make a decision, Cai Rongju thought for a moment and stepped forward, saying, "I believe, though Nephew Peng’s method could annihilate all Demon Cultivators, spreading the news might damage the reputation of our Mingcang. Senior Brother, perhaps you could specify the reasons in a letter, allowing the fellow Taoists of Linqing Temple to make their own choice. If they are unwilling, we can then choose another method."

Han Wangke shook his head, his voice deep as he said, "Junior Brother, you don’t understand. Within Linqing Temple, there are three guests of True Master Zhang, two of whom are under our Mingcang Sect. That demands caution on my part as your Senior Brother."

Cai Rongju immediately fell silent. The fact that Han Wangke knew about this suggested that Zhang Yan had specifically informed him before leaving, clearly valuing these individuals greatly, thus their lives could not be disregarded.

At this time, another thought crossed his mind, and he suddenly remembered something. He turned his head and said, "Senior Brother, it seems that the sect previously sent two disciples here, but due to the strong presence of the Demon Cultivators, they were obstructed outside. They have been here for a while and might know some details about the other side. Why not bring them over and ask?"

Han Wangke originally did not pay much attention to the two Hua Dan Cultivators, but upon being reminded, it suddenly seemed reasonable. Their main issue was not knowing the opponent’s true situation, and these two had already arrived here, perhaps they could indeed learn something. He then said, "Junior Brother is right, let me send a message to summon them here."

After reaching an agreement, the three descended from the clouds, concealed within a forest, and then sent out a token.

More than half an hour passed when two trails of Tunnel Smoke flew over. Yet, upon reaching the meeting place, they did not stop but flew past where the three of them were.

Han Wangke praised, "Hmm, these two are quite cautious."

Cai Rongju also nodded in agreement. These two disciples did not miss the location on purpose; this was a precaution against any Demon Cultivators secretly following them. If they couldn’t detect it themselves, Han Wangke and the others would then become aware.

Peng Yuzhou, however, was disdainful, thinking to himself, "Clever but unnecessary."

He was confident in the Forbidden Locking Heaven and Earth technique, believing that as long as an enemy came within six or seven miles of him, he would be able to sense them, considering the action unnecessary.

After enough time to burn an incense stick, the two disciples returned, guided by the Flying Book, finding the three close by.

The leading disciple descended and respectfully saluted, saying, "Disciple Hu Jianyu and Zeng Guangqing of Xuanshi Island pay respects to the three True Masters."

Han Wangke comforted them a bit and inquired about the specifics of the situation.

Hu Jianyu said, "The Demon Cultivators are numerous, my junior brother and I cannot get too close, but with the help of a Dharma Treasure, we have carefully observed for several days in this place, seeing five individuals traveling through the Gang Wind, and more than thirty using the Demon Cloud back and forth."

Han Wangke nodded slowly; the number of Nascent Soul cultivators here was roughly as mentioned in the letter, it should not be wrong with five people.

As for whether a few more might emerge, that was unnecessary to think about; if their numbers reached six, they could jointly spread a Demon Cloud within a hundred miles radius, and even those with cultivation higher than theirs couldn’t see through them.

Han Wangke asked further, "Right now I see only four, do you know where the other one usually hides?"

The key now lay in finding the one hidden in the dark; if revealed and resolved, they might catch the other four off guard.

Hu Jianyu hesitated, "Their movements are elusive; we two disciples, limited in cultivation, cannot see too clearly."

Han Wangke asked a few more questions, seeing no further information could be obtained, he instructed the two to retreat.

Peng Yuzhou, slightly impatient, said, "Why do the two Uncle Masters hesitate? Our Mingcang’s aid is an act of grace, anticipating that Linqing Temple would not dare show disrespect. We could plainly state in the letter to have them oversee our Mingcang disciples."

Han Wangke thought over and over, there seemed no better way at the moment, so he sighed, "Then let’s try."

He immediately wrote a letter with the flying book, and after a moment, a reply came back. Lifting his spirits, he took the letter and opened it, revealed joy in his eyes, and handed it to Cai Rongju, saying, "Junior Brother, have a look."

Cai Rongju glanced at it and also showed surprise, exclaiming, "Who would have thought Linqing Temple had such a backup plan, it could certainly be useful."

The letter stated that beneath Linqing Temple there was a palace connecting to the river outside the mountain, and provided the specific location and unlocking method, inviting the three to enter the temple to discuss strategies.

Han Wangke never expected such a turn of events. If they could get into Green Bull Mountain, even doing nothing, waiting patiently, they could let the Demon Sect practitioners walk into their trap, saying, "Let’s first enter Linqing Temple and then devise a plan."