Chapter 641 - 274: The Dark Sea’s 3 Demon Strongholds, 700 Aquatic Fiends

Chapter 641: Chapter 274: The Dark Sea’s 3 Demon Strongholds, 700 Aquatic Fiends

After her bout of anger, Xin Wufang composed herself and began to reconsider the current situation.

As one of the Four Saints of the East Sea, her influence was immense.

Yet, she had always believed the matter of the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror to be nothing more than a baseless legend.

Ultimately, this was because the Four Saints of the East Sea lacked the profound foundation and heritage of the Eight Forbidden Lands of the East Sea. And while the legend of the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror had circulated in the East Sea for centuries, no one had ever seen it.

Under such circumstances, how could someone like Xin Wufang be expected to believe it?

Compared to such an ethereal object, the benefits of overthrowing the Eight Forbidden Lands were tangible.

’But now, with Shui Tianxin so certain and Fang Shuwen causing such a massive stir...’

’If this great storm sweeping through the entire East Sea starts with a roar but ends with a whimper, the consequences will be devastating.’

’Could the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror truly exist in this world?’

Xin Wufang’s brow furrowed, unable to make a decision for a moment.

Suddenly, Xin Wufang’s gaze shifted. A loud BANG echoed as the main doors were thrown open from the outside, and a figure appeared before her.

The disciples of Tide Sound Island followed close behind.

One of them spoke, trembling with fear and trepidation.

"Matriarch, forgive us! We couldn’t stop this man..."

Xin Wufang glanced at Yuchi Ting before her and waved her hand dismissively.

"All of you, leave."

The disciples exchanged glances before quickly withdrawing, closing the door behind them.

Only then did Xin Wufang turn her attention to Yuchi Ting.

"If the people from the Eight Forbidden Lands find out you barged in here so recklessly... what do you think will happen?"

"How could the Eight Forbidden Lands possibly have time to worry about us now?"

"I’m afraid the trip to Wuxia Island has backfired... Now, everyone’s attention is on Fang Shuwen. What are we supposed to do?"

Yuchi Ting’s face was etched with urgency.

"Do we continue with the Qingxiao Pavilion matter? Or... do we go and try to get a piece of the pie?"

"..."

Xin Wufang took a deep breath.

"Get a piece of the pie? Easier said than done... It’s not that simple."

"There’s no way that Fang Shuwen doesn’t know what we’ve been doing behind the scenes."

"That man is arrogant beyond measure and acts with complete disregard for the consequences. If we really go, I’m afraid we’ll have to fight him first."

"The people from the Eight Forbidden Lands will be there too. The moment we show ourselves, we’ll become a target for everyone."

"Then... are we just going to stand by and watch as they search for the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror?"

Yuchi Ting’s brow furrowed deeply.

"The legends about that object are incredible. If they actually get their hands on it, I fear our position won’t be stable even if we manage to overthrow the Eight Forbidden Lands."

Xin Wufang gently pinched the bridge of her nose.

"Luo Shuyang and we are using each other. We’re using the succession ceremony to lure the Eight Forbidden Lands to Qingxiao Pavilion."

"Fang Shuwen was an unexpected variable, but now he’s become an indispensable part of the plan."

"If we can get them to fight during the succession ceremony, we can sit back and profit from their conflict."

"But now Fang Shuwen has suddenly stirred up all this trouble, and all our subsequent arrangements have been thrown into chaos..."

"Exactly!"

Yuchi Ting said with a frustrated snort.

"Why don’t we call on Old Shi, and Taishi Dao... maybe even get Taishi Cheng."

"If we could snatch the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror for ourselves, who cares about Qingxiao Pavilion?"

However, just as he finished speaking, both of them simultaneously looked out the window.

"Who’s there?"

The person made no attempt to hide, standing right outside the window.

He was dressed in opulent robes, with a Purple Jade Crown on his head and a white jade ring circling his waist. One hand was clasped behind his back, while the other held a folding fan.

With a sharp SNAP, the fan opened, revealing a single, massive word written on its surface: "Dao."

"Taishi Dao?"

Xin Wufang frowned.

"Why have you come?"

"We have been plotting in the shadows, attempting to overthrow the East Sea."

"Now that this matter has reached a critical, life-or-death juncture, I, your junior, could not stay away."

As he spoke, he took a single step and was suddenly inside the room.

After closing his fan, he took a letter from within his robes.

"My father asked me to deliver this to you, Matriarch."

"He wrote three identical letters. Since Senior Yuchi is also here, you might as well read it together."

Xin Wufang was somewhat surprised. Ever since Taishi Cheng had left Hengyang Island all those years ago, he had been in constant seclusion.

What he had been doing all these years was a mystery—not just to the other three of the Four Saints of the East Sea, but even to his own son, Taishi Dao.

’Why would he suddenly send a letter at such a critical moment?’

Xin Wufang opened the letter and scanned its contents, her eyes flying across the lines.

Just as Yuchi Ting was about to ask, he heard Xin Wufang say:

"He wants us to go to Qingxiao Pavilion?"

"Correct."

Taishi Dao nodded.

Yuchi Ting, however, was annoyed.

"Are we really just going to ignore the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror?"

Taishi Dao smiled faintly.

"Of course not... Senior Yuchi, please be patient. Let me ask you: even if Fang Shuwen and the others manage to find that hidden treasure of the East Sea..."

"...there is only one Profound Celestial Iron Mirror. What do you suppose they will do then?"

"No one would pass up the greatest treasure in the East Sea."

Yuchi Ting said.

"Naturally, it will belong to the most worthy."

"And who is most likely to acquire it?"

Taishi Dao asked again.

Suddenly, realization dawned on Xin Wufang.

"Fang Shuwen, of course!"

"He killed Huang Lie’s sister. And according to the news we just received, even when Huang Lie used Pure Yang Unity, he was still no match for him."

"I’m afraid his Martial Arts have already far surpassed those of the Sect Leaders of the Eight Forbidden Lands of the East Sea."

"However, even if he wins, he may not escape unscathed."

"But don’t forget, he has Shui Tianxin by his side."