Chapter 148: The Situation is Too Chaotic
Ji Suying thought for a long time but couldn’t figure out what she should say.
So, the Third Prince said the Heavenly God Sect was wiped out.
That means it really is gone.
He wouldn’t lie about something like this.
But the fact that the Heavenly God Sect just vanished left Ji Suying somewhat incredulous.
She had planned and schemed for so long, and it turned out the Heavenly God Sect was no more?
While this was good news for Ji Suying, the sudden turn of events left her feeling rather disoriented.
It even gave her an almost surreal sensation.
She couldn’t help but remember Zhao Gou, the doctor cultivator who later became a revered figure, turning into a terrifying presence that killed without anyone noticing.
Then she recalled her own opportunities vanishing for no reason.
Now, looking at the Third Prince adorned in gold and silver, she thought,
Hmm…
Not only had the world changed, but even people’s situations had completely shifted.
Ji Suying fell silent for a while.
She contemplated and then asked again, “I haven’t seen my two fellow disciples lately. Are they with you?”
The Third Prince nodded.
“As you said, their cultivation levels are too low. They won’t be able to stand their ground in the future, so I’ve kept them safe!”
Ji Suying nodded.
This was one thing—she could count on the Third Prince.
“By the way, since we’re partners now, shouldn’t you tell me what step your plan is at, so I can be prepared?”
The Third Prince looked a bit awkward.
Plan?
What plan?
Originally, his plan was to prepare thoroughly, holding off the Hidden Dragon Guards at a critical moment and seizing a Heavenly Pill during the decisive battle.
But after recognizing two ‘fathers’ of his, the Hidden Dragon Guards were removed from the equation.
Even now, to gather intelligence, he only needed to speak.
Want to eliminate someone? Just say the word.
The only reason he was able to enjoy himself like this now was that all potential threats, including the King of Hell Hall, had been cleared out by someone else.
And the efficiency? Extremely high.
Currently, the only ones the King of Hell Hall advised against dealing with were those who were still unsuitable to confront.
Anything he could handle would be resolved within two hours.
The road was so peaceful he could roll on it—how could there be any plan?
The problem was not to reveal too much to Ji Suying.
After careful consideration, the Third Prince solemnly said, “The plan hasn’t reached the point where I can discuss it with others yet! Now is not the time!”
Ji Suying looked at the serious face of the Third Prince, remained silent for a long time, then nodded back in respect.
“Well then, I shall take my leave!”
After watching Ji Suying depart, the Third Prince turned to the women who had paused their performance.
He waved his hand.
“Continue playing music, continue dancing!”
“Yes, Your Highness!”
And so, another round of music and dance erupted!
Just as Ji Suying stepped outside, she couldn’t help but glance back.
She happened to catch the Third Prince standing up to applaud.
“Good! Bring me rewards!”
Ji Suying couldn’t help but twitch her lips.
“Is this really the Third Prince?”
……
……
In the back courtyard of Wan Guo Temple.
At this moment, Liu Shunyi and Zhao Gou were surrounded by a group of people.
And surprisingly, these people looked at Liu Shunyi and Zhao Gou with utmost respect.
Why, you ask?
Because after entering, they realized this place held no treasures whatsoever.
It was nothing but a gigantic graveyard.
Moreover, within this graveyard were fierce, vengeful spirits.
If they hadn’t received those black wristbands from Liu Shunyi earlier, they might have been torn apart by the spirits on the spot.
At the same time, they were grateful that Liu Shunyi had impersonated that giant Buddha.
Because previously, those who had only had the golden thread on their wrists could only withstand a single attack from the spirits and ultimately met the same fate—being crushed.
In contrast, with the black wristband, when it glimmered slightly, those spirits recoiled in utter horror, as if confronted with some unimaginable terror.
This made the group of loose cultivators realize that the two before them were absolute powerhouses.
These powerhouses were not to be let go.
Liu Shunyi glanced at this crowd and felt utterly annoyed.
I came here to make enemies, not to recruit followers!
With no new enemies gathered, here I am with a bunch of wannabe followers instead.
And judging by their attitude, they were definitely keen to join him.
Initially, Liu Shunyi was reluctant.
But when Lin Wudao arrived, he even suggested that Liu Shunyi accept them.
Because Lin Wudao informed Liu Shunyi that the Angry Heaven Palace had secretly sent over thirty thousand people into the secret realm again.
And since they had previously killed many from the Angry Heaven Palace, they must have taken notice.
According to Lin Wudao, a clash was inevitable between the King of Hell Hall and the Angry Heaven Palace, both inside and outside this secret realm.
The Angry Heaven Palace could casually send over thirty thousand people at once.
While the current numbers for the King of Hell Hall barely reached one hundred thirty thousand.
That simply wasn’t enough to take on this situation.
Liu Shunyi could only nod in acknowledgment.
But he couldn’t comprehend why he just wanted an intelligence organization, and it had developed into something so bizarre, brushing edges with reborn factions.
The key point was—
Now the back courtyard of Wan Guo Temple felt suspiciously familiar to Liu Shunyi.
Ground covered in manjusaka flowers.
And there lay a yellow-brown river running through those flowers.
What the heck.
This is the Yellow Springs meeting the Other Side!
Liu Shunyi sat down and immersed his soul into the Grand Dao scripture.
“Hey, Mister Pen, write about the Heavenly Way! I guarantee I won’t get involved!”
As the golden brush trembled…
“Boom~”
Suddenly, a rumble of thunder struck the ground before Liu Shunyi.
“Seriously, it’s not my fault!”
Liu Shunyi looked up at the sky, giving off a look that clearly said, “You think I believe you?”
“Boom!”
Another bolt of thunder fell.
“My will is being obstructed! Since I’ve fallen into slumber, watch your backs!”
Liu Shunyi was left speechless.
Alright.
It seems the Heavenly Way isn’t just nudging the wheel of fate.
Now Liu Shunyi inquired inwardly, “Hey, Mister Pen, do you know who’s behind this?”
The golden brush remained as quiet as a mouse.
Fine.
No useful intel at all.
Just then, Lin Wudao suddenly felt a strange sensation about the atmosphere surrounding Wan Guo Temple.
“Liu Bro, don’t you think this place feels really suitable for our King of Hell Hall folks to settle down in?”
“And the aura pervading here noticeably benefits those with extreme Yang bodies from our King of Hell Hall. Just breathing the air here boosts my cultivation!”
Liu Shunyi sighed, looking at Lin Wudao.
“Hm, because according to legend, this is the Yellow Springs Road of the underworld!”
Lin Wudao: “……”
Zhao Gou, meanwhile, was utterly confused.
“So, wait, this place is a dead end for everyone else but an opportunity for us in the King of Hell Hall?”
“Precisely,” Lin Wudao nodded. “Moreover, once our King of Hell Hall people settle here, this place will radiate even more deathly energy. Living souls won’t dare to approach!”
The scattered cultivators who had just joined the King of Hell Hall: “??? ”
They could only wonder: is it too late to back out now?
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