Chapter 1614 - 192: Secretly Redirecting the Deadly Flow toward Beichen (Part 2)

Chapter 1614: Chapter 192: Secretly Redirecting the Deadly Flow toward Beichen (Part 2)

If it’s not a warning, but rather a deliberate trap, we must guard against it.

He laid the letter on the desk. If he waits to patch things up at the last moment, he will be a step too late.

Earlier, before issuing the order for all sects to construct Dharma Platforms, he had already considered possible scenarios thoroughly and prepared for them. As long as he remains calm, there will be no major issues.

The key now is that after much effort, they’ve been forced out into the open. His initial goal has been half achieved. The next step is to devise a method to keep them here.

His gaze grew suddenly more profound. The fish have approached the bait, but they haven’t yet bitten. If his reaction is too strong and detected by the Demon Sect, they may retreat or look for another target, making it harder to find another opportunity next time.

Therefore, he must make an arrangement that appears "reasonable" to smoothly lure them in.

After pondering for a long while, he said to Jing You, "Go and invite Master Ge Tongshan here."

Approximately half a moment later, a green-robed Daoist arrived quickly. This person was elegant and carefree, and upon entering the Cave Mansion, he grinned and bowed, saying, "Greetings, True Master Zhang."

Zhang Yan returned the bow with a smile, saying, "Senior Brother Ge is an elder of our sect. If you find it appropriate, you may call me Junior Brother."

Ge Tongshan stood firm and replied, "Although I have returned to the sect, I have not restored my former status. The title of elder doesn’t fit me. But since Junior Brother Zhang has said so, I’ll be presumptuous this time."

The two sat down after exchanging pleasantries, and Zhang Yan said, "I’ve invited Senior Brother Ge for a favor."

Ge Tongshan’s spirit was lifted. Unlike Han and Cai, since returning to the Mountain Gate, he had achieved several merits but had not yet been allowed to take disciples, which made him anxious. He immediately said seriously, "Junior Brother, speak. As long as I can contribute to the sect, I will undertake it."

Zhang Yan smiled and said, "This matter is one that Senior Brother Ge will definitely accomplish. I have just received news that the Demon Sect intends to act against a small sect under our door, but it’s not clear which one. Currently, there are two most likely places: Linqing Temple and Bi Yu Xuan. I’ve already made arrangements for Linqing Temple and wish to entrust Senior Brother Ge with the protection of Bi Yu Xuan."

Without hesitation, Ge Tongshan agreed and asked, "When should I set out?"

Zhang Yan replied, "The sooner, the better."

Ge Tongshan, being straightforward, immediately stood up and bowed, saying, "Then I’ll set off now. However, since the Demon Sect has come, they must have formidable means. If you don’t mind, may I borrow the Da Wei Cloud Palace from Junior Brother Zhang?"

Zhang Yan chuckled, took out a token from his sleeve, and placed it in Ge’s hand, saying, "Take it, Senior Brother."

Ge Tongshan, filled with confidence upon receiving this token, bowed deeply and said, "I will not disappoint Junior Brother’s trust." With that, he left the Cave Mansion, wasted no time, raised his tunneling light, and flew towards the Mountain Gate of Bi Yu Xuan.

Within the Blood Essence Sect, atop Hui Xian Platform, Feng Qingping and six duty elders gathered, waiting for news from outside the mountain.

Earlier, a flying book had arrived, but Feng Qingping was not reassured. As it was not yet time to set out, he ordered his trusted disciples to investigate further.

After night fell, at dawn, another flying book came, circling overhead. Feng Qingping raised his hand, seized it, and read it intently for a hundred breaths before flicking his fingers to scatter it into spirit light.

Li Xiu turned his head and said, "Junior Brother Feng, may we set out?"

Feng Qingping replied in a low voice, "Wait a bit longer."

After another hour, at the end of the Mao hour, daylight had fully arrived, and finally, a ray of Xuan Guang came from outside the Cave Mansion.

Reaching the platform, a competent-looking disciple bowed to Feng Qingping and said, "True Master Feng, several senior disciples have investigated thoroughly. Indeed, Peng Yuzhou of the Mingcang Sect has left and is currently at Linqing Temple, while a Nascent Soul cultivator has gone to Bi Yu Xuan. However, we couldn’t ascertain who it is."

Feng Qingping pondered for a long time, then cast his sharp gaze over and asked, "Besides that, has the Mingcang Sect taken any other action?"

The disciple replied loudly, "None."

Elder Yu smiled and said, "It seems the Mingcang Sect hasn’t sensed anything yet. Junior Brother, earlier to make a show of force, Linqing Temple sent out six elders. They cannot handle a Great Cultivator like Peng Yuzhou alone. Do we need to call them back?"

Feng Qingping raised his hand and said, "No need. Since they’ve gone, they should continue to act. I’ve already sent Su Daoist over, so Peng Yuzhou will be closely watched there, and he won’t dare ruin our plan."

Elder Yu remarked, "Peng Yuzhou lacks courage. Even if the siege is lifted, he wouldn’t dare come out before understanding our objective. Thus, both Su Daoist and Junior Brother Feng can jointly confront Zhang Yan, and there’s a chance to succeed."

Feng Qingping seemed slightly swayed but, after careful thought, ultimately rejected the idea, saying, "This is too risky; let’s not bring it up again."

With that, he shook his robe as he rose, looked around the gathering, and finally settled his gaze on Li Xiu, saying, "Elder Li, take the Blood Salamander Pot and lead the others to the Beichen Sect. If Zhang Yan arrives, I will stall him. Whether you can breach their Mountain Gate will depend on your capability."

Everyone present was taken aback. Li Xiu asked with surprise, "Junior Brother Feng, aren’t we attacking Bi Yu Xuan this time?"

Feng Qingping replied indifferently, "I planned to yesterday, but today I’ve changed my mind."

He sneered inwardly at how simple dealing with Zhang Yan would be. Previously, he deliberately revealed the mission’s purpose to spread the word.

If there are Xuanmen spies within the Blood Essence Sect, once the target is changed upon departure, their preparations will fall into the void. By the time they realize, it will be too late to mobilize resources.

Even if I am overly cautious, it doesn’t matter much. The close relations between the Beichen and Mingcang Sects, along with their robust construction of Dharma Platforms, make them prime targets for destruction.

Li Xiu, understanding the intention, said no more, bowed to Feng Qingping, and swiftly commanded the five elders, taking flight with the tunneling light towards the surface.

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