Chapter 614 - 555: Valley Master Chen, I Trust You’ve Been Well

Chapter 614: Chapter 555: Valley Master Chen, I Trust You’ve Been Well

If the Star-Picking Sect is pushing Chen Che out to fight their battles today, whose turn will it be tomorrow?

"This won’t work, and that won’t work. Why don’t you come up with an idea then, Chief Qiu?"

Just then, Duobao spoke with a sinister air, "It’s only because I hold no grudge against Wen Yangxi. If I did, I would gladly take the field myself to bring that old bastard down and solve a problem for the Primordial Sect!"

"Your silver tongue won’t change my mind. I will never agree."

Giving the other man a deep, knowing look, Qiu Tianshui cut him off. He had already figured out Duobao’s scheme and made his refusal absolute with a sharp flick of his sleeve.

At the same time, he immediately rose to his feet, giving the other man no opportunity to continue speaking.

Chen Che then stood up as well, ready to leave. As the two of them made their move, the other Chiefs also rose one by one. This was how it always went—their meetings invariably ended in unpleasant disagreement.

That was why, after attending one of these meetings, Chen Che never wanted to come to a second.

Duobao remained seated, watching the departing crowd with an icy gaze before letting out a sneer.

"Whether you agree or not is no longer up to you. This is the Sect Leader’s decision."

"The Sect Leader!?"

Qiu Tianshui dismissed the first part of the sentence, but the latter half made his expression change completely. He spun around and demanded, "What proof do you have?"

The other Chiefs, along with Meng Qianxun and Meng Changtu, who had also halted, all turned to look, their faces filled with shock and doubt.

"Naturally! I have the Sect Leader’s token right here."

Duobao smiled confidently.

With a flip of his hand, a Jade Scroll immediately appeared in his palm.

Before the astonished eyes of the crowd, the Jade Scroll began to glow.

Within the light, it was as if a vast world was slowly unfurling, revealing majestic mountain peaks shrouded in ethereal mist. Among the peaks, a formidable figure sat enthroned, its features obscured from view.

Even as a mere phantasm, it exuded an unprecedented, oppressive might.

Upon seeing this figure, the color drained from Qiu Tianshui’s face. "Sect Leader!"

At the same time, he gave Duobao several more deep looks.

’Obviously.’

’The man gathered intelligence here and sent it back to the Sect behind my back, then used some unknown method to get the Sect Leader to agree. Then again, on second thought, it was inevitable the Sect Leader would agree. After all, now that the Primordial Sect has advanced to the level of a Nascent Soul Sect, this whole mobilization wasn’t just for revenge—it was also a display of power. They definitely wouldn’t want it to end in a fizzle.’

The various Hall Chiefs of the Primordial Sect were also secretly astonished, not having expected this outcome either.

In contrast, the members of the Star-Picking Sect appeared perfectly calm; they must have known all along. The only one who didn’t, Yu Yunko, was utterly stunned. But a quick glance around her told her everything she needed to know.

’Jiang Shaotian and Duobao must have been plotting together for a long time to orchestrate today’s little drama. And I’ve been completely excluded from the inner circle, not receiving even a whisper of news about it.’

’But even if I had received news, what could I have done?’

’When their Sect Leader gives a command, no one can refuse.’

"Chen Che, Valley Master of Jinyun Valley and Chief of the Primordial Sect’s Pill Hall, hear my command!"

The voice that came from the light was one of immense authority.

Chen Che cupped his fists.

The voice continued:

"The Mist Rain Tower has encroached upon territory under the Primordial Sect’s protection—an unforgivable crime. Now they seek to use the Celestial River Mountain Range to halt our grand army, which is nothing but a delusion. I command you to serve as the vanguard and lead the assault on the mountain pass. You are not to fail!"

"Yes!"

As Chen Che cupped his fists again, the light faded, and the Jade Scroll returned to normal.

Duobao caught the Jade Scroll as it fell, tossing it playfully in his hand. "Chief Chen, would you like to verify the authenticity of this Jade Scroll? Perhaps I’m just forging the Sect Leader’s orders!"

"No need."

Chen Che snorted. ’Since he’s already played the Sect Leader card, he wouldn’t dare fake something like this.’

Meng Qianxun, however, had no trust in Duobao’s character. She took the Jade Scroll and inspected it carefully several times. But soon she sighed; the Nascent Soul aura on the Jade Scroll could not be faked.

"Since the True Monarch himself has given the order, shall we now discuss how to proceed?"

Jiang Shaotian spoke, his gaze fixed on Chen Che.

Chen Che slowly returned to his seat.

’He no longer had a choice whether to be the one to stick his neck out. Jinyun Valley might be remote, and the sect’s authority distant, but this wasn’t the Mortal World. This was the Cultivation World, a place of Immortals and their immense power—not to mention, the order came from a Nascent Soul True Monarch.’

’A top-tier Pill Master was certainly valuable, but not as valuable as the territory and resources of even part of a top-tier Golden Core Influence. The moment Wei Yanzhou gave that Jade Scroll to Duobao, he had already made his choice.’

Though Meng Qianxun and the others were deeply resentful, they could only return to their seats.

Qiu Tianshui was helpless as well.

"Chief Chen, as for how to force Wen Yangxi to take the field, do you have a plan in mind?"

Duobao asked, watching Chen Che maliciously.

"That fiend is incredibly cunning. Even after I severely wounded him, he retreated without a moment’s hesitation. He won’t necessarily take the bait. I’ll follow whatever plan you devise," Chen Che added with a faint laugh.

"I’m willing to be the vanguard, but I am not willing to be sent on a suicide mission. Not even if the Sect Leader himself were here to order it!"

"You worry too much, Chief Chen. We are allies. How could we possibly send you to your death?"

Understanding the unspoken meaning in Chen Che’s words, Jiang Shaotian made a placating gesture with his hand. He was the kind of person who knew not to push his luck:

"Besides, with you willing to step forward, we already have a fifty percent chance of success."

"Wen Yangxi is a veteran Golden Core. His clan suffered devastating losses in the battle of Chu State, losing half of his closest kin. He’s not one to give up easily. The fact that he rushed to the Celestial River Mountain Range the moment his injuries healed is the best proof. We just need to exploit this weakness."

"You only need to make an appearance. Leave the job of calling him out to our subordinates."