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Chapter 329 - 33: Luring the Snake out of Its Hole (Part One)
Chapter 329 - 33: Luring the Snake out of Its Hole (Part One)
Chapter 329: Chapter 33: Luring the Snake out of Its Hole (Part One)
Lu Qingshan and Mo Yan returned to the residential area together, and since Mo Yan hadn’t seen the King of Western Rats for a long time, he took the initiative to suggest that they stop by to see it.
However, when the two entered Lu Qingshan’s temporary wooden tower, Lu Qingshan couldn’t help but frown slightly, the empty wooden tower had no sign of the King of Western Rats.
“Where has the King of Western Rats gone off to wander this time?” mumbled Lu Qingshan.
Since the Seven Domains Debate Dao didn’t allow the entry of Demon Beasts not bound by contract, Lu Qingshan had no choice but to let the King of Western Rats stay alone in the wooden tower.
Yet, he had specifically instructed it that the Seal Spirit Tower retest would likely take about a month and told the King of Western Rats to stay put and not wander off during this time.
But he didn’t expect that the little Demon Rat would still vanish without a trace.
….
In the heart of Debate Dao City.
Six powerful Cultivators of the Taoist Sect gathered together, their eyes all turning to the beautiful-faced Shui Yue Pavilion Master.
Mystery Supreme furrowed his brows and was the first to speak up, “Shui Yue Pavilion Master, what is so urgent that you have called us here?”
Shui Yue Pavilion Master smiled gracefully and shook her head, “Actually, it’s not me who has matters to discuss with you…”
“Then who is it?” the Chang Geng Sect Leader asked, his expression darkening.
“It’s King Qing Mei and I who asked for you,” a steady voice came through.
Following that, the figures of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master and King Qing Mei emerged from the back hall of the main hall.
Upon seeing the two, everyone was startled and promptly bowed, saying, “We pay respects to the Pavilion Master, King Qing Mei.”
King Qing Mei waved his hand dismissively, “No need for such formalities.”
“Pavilion Master, King Qing Mei, what brings you here?” said Palace Master Ling Ye, full of surprise.
“Our visit pertains to the Underworld,” began the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master, his gaze sweeping across the faces before him, before slowly continuing, “The Seven Domains Debate Dao was organized on the command of the Supreme, with the goal of nurturing a batch of capable Cultivators who can stand on their own in the upcoming great war against the Demon Race.”
The Cultivators nodded in agreement without saying a word.
It was only for such a significant event, one that affects the survival of the entire Human Race, that they could agree to put aside their Sect philosophies and consent to the organization of the Seven Domains Debate Dao.
“This is an unprecedented event for our Human Race,” the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master paused, his expression turning serious, and explained, “However, for those from the Underworld who are hidden within the Human Race, this is like a bolt from the blue.
After all, their existence is to cause chaos within the territories of the Human Race and to destroy the living strength of the Human Race.
Given the magnitude of this event, it is impossible that the Underworld wouldn’t harbor some ulterior motives.
Therefore, King Qing Mei and I have stealthily infiltrated Debate Dao City and have been secretly observing, waiting for those Underworld Cultivators with malicious intent to reveal themselves.”
“Does the Pavilion Master mean to say that you have made some discovery?” the Suspended Saint inquired uncertainly.
The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master nodded, “On the night before the retest began, some Cultivators of unidentified identities entered the Seal Spirit Tower and secretly changed the Illusion Arrays on the ninth and nineteenth floors to lethal formations.
Their intention was to use this to massacre our talented Cultivators of the Human Race and disrupt the holding of the Seven Domains Debate Dao.”
Hiss!
Upon hearing this, everyone took in a sharp breath, their faces showing a slight change of expression.
The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master’s gaze swept over everyone’s expressions, and he didn’t say much more.
“After the cultivator left the Seal Spirit Tower, we immediately changed the altered killing formation back to the Illusion Array. At the same time, we secretly followed the cultivator, trying to trace the vine to find the melon and catch the person behind him,” King Qing Mei continued to explain.
“So, what was the outcome?” the Xuanji Grandmaster asked in a deep voice, “Did we encounter any trouble that requires our help, or?”
“But since leaving the Seal Spirit Tower, that cultivator has just been staying in Debate Dao City, showing no other movements.
Even after knowing that the cultivators participating in the retest of Seal Spirit Tower had no issues on the ninth and nineteenth floors, he still remained as steady as Mount Tai,” the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master said indifferently.
“An Underworld Cultivator remains so composed, so indifferent to the failure of their actions?” Shui Yue Pavilion Master’s voice sank, carrying a mix of helplessness and disbelief.
“It’s not that he’s indifferent…” The Taibai Sword Master, who had been silent and listening quietly, interjected, “If I’m not mistaken, this person’s actions were more about probing our reactions, so-called ‘beating the grass to startle the snake’ to lure the snake out of its hole!
The purpose is to determine our level of vigilance and planning against their Underworld during this Seven Domains Debate Dao.”
The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master’s eyes sparkled, and he nodded in agreement with the Taibai Sword Master’s words, “Indeed, we have collected some covert evidence that clearly shows that the cultivators sent by the Underworld to disrupt the Seven Domains Debate Dao should be in two groups.
One operates openly, and the other operates in the shadows, without interfering with each other.
First, they send out the group in the open to act. If no one monitors every move inside Debate Dao City, their scheme against the Seal Spirit Tower would naturally succeed, fulfilling their desires, and there would be no need for the other group to take action.
If we’re indeed leading the adversary into a trap and notice the changes in the Seal Spirit Tower, we wouldn’t tolerate any cultivators perishing during the retest, regardless of the circumstances.
As long as all the cultivators come out unscathed from the retest, those operating openly will understand that their plans have failed, and then it will be time for the group in the shadows to start their actions.
And the exchange of information between these two does not require any meeting.
Because, the specific details of the Seal Spirit Tower retest assessments are public.”
The expression of Chang Geng Sect Leader changed subtly, “If what the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master says is true, won’t there be unexpected incidents during the upcoming Seven Domains Debate Dao?”
“Correct.” King Qing Mei spoke up, “There’s a high likelihood, or there may be other schemes at play.”
“Then, regarding the other group of Underworld Cultivators hidden in darkness, waiting to strike, does the Pavilion Master have any news?” Yi River Palace Master asked in a cold voice.
“None,” the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master shook his head, eyes sharp as if piercing through everything, and spoke indifferently, “But, as the Seal Spirit Tower is a guarded secret, with its hidden doors and various formations known only to us cultivators of the Seven Great Taoist Sects.
How then did an Underworld Cultivator manage to move through it unnoticed and successfully tamper with the formations?”
The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master’s tone was calm, yet it carried an incisive note of questioning.
Suddenly, the hall was filled with dead silence.
After a long while, Shui Yue Pavilion Master looked at the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master with disbelief, in a tone she herself could scarcely believe, she questioned, “Are you suggesting that among the high-ranking cultivators of our Taoist Sects, there’s an insider from the Underworld?”
All present were superior beings, powerful cultivators, yet upon hearing Shui Yue Pavilion Master’s words, they couldn’t help but feel a chill down their spines.
Such a circumstance was inconceivable.
The Seven Great Taoist Sects and Great Xia, as the pinnacle of power for the Human Race, could determine the direction of humanity’s future.
And among these people, there was an Underworld insider?
If the Underworld had managed to infiltrate to such an extent, wouldn’t it mean that many of their decisions were laid bare before the Demon Race?
“Although I am reluctant to admit it, the harsh truth is likely just that,” King Qing Mei’s voice grew heavier, speaking tersely, “And moreover, I cannot be certain that the Underworld’s insider is not among those present!”
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