Yun Yang said faintly, "I didn't mean to mock you for being despicable and despicable when I said that it was a good tactic. When two countries are at war, for the sake of world domination and the welfare of the people, one should resort to any means necessary. However, how could you be sure that this … assassin? Is he related to Supreme Cloud? "
Lan Wuxin said, "We didn't know about this at first. After we captured the assassin, we interrogated him about his background and whether there was another mastermind behind the scenes. Who knew that the old man would rather die than speak? No matter how much we tortured him and used all the interrogation methods, we still got nothing. Helpless, we activated the Art of Soul-Searching and found out that the assassin was actually the father of Supreme Blood, one of the Nine Supremes! "
"Art of … Soul-Searching …" Yun Yang's voice was slow, dragging out his tone.
Yun Yang could only feel waves of pain in his heart.
The Art of Soul-Searching …
Old Dugu … What kind of torment must he have gone through?
"Yes, it was the Art of Soul-Searching." Lan Wuxin said, "Only this kind of mystical art that directly communicates with the target's spiritual sense can forcefully break through the mental defenses of such a determined and uncompromising person. In the end, we only barely managed to get some information."
"Barely managed to get some information?"
Yun Yang frowned. "According to this old man's understanding of the Art of Soul-Searching, as long as it works, the target can only reveal everything he knows. There shouldn't be anything left out. Why is there still the word 'barely' when it comes to you? Is the caster not proficient enough in this method? "
Lan Wuxin sighed and said, "The one who cast the spell was extremely skilled. According to him, the situation should not have happened. However, during the soul-searching process, for some reason, the assassin's deific consciousness resisted in the most extreme way. In the end, the assassin actually destroyed his dantian, using the most extreme and desperate method to devour the deific consciousness forcefully."
"The caster saw the opportunity very early and quickly withdrew, but he still lost the divine sense that entered his mind. The assassin's action may have completely annihilated the caster's invading divine sense, but it also messed up his own divine sense … Now he has fallen into a state of unconsciousness, like a dead man. After that, the Great Soul Searching Technique would no longer have any effect. The Great Soul Searching Technique probably requires divine sense as a medium. Now that the assassin's divine sense is gone, he naturally can't gather any information … "
Yun Yang's expression changed drastically. "There's such a thing?"
A terrifying aura flashed across his body.
No matter how transcendent Yun Yang's temperament was, he could not calm himself down when he heard such a grievous news. It was already a result of Yun Yang's restraint that he did not attack Lan Wuxin and use him as a hostage in exchange for Old Dugu.
Just like what Lan Wuxin had said, the Great Soul Searching Technique was a unique way to obtain the target's knowledge through the divine sense connection. However, when the technique was executed, it was extremely domineering and would cause great harm to the target's body.
Furthermore, to be interrupted by one's own self in the process of searching the soul like Old Dugu had done was even harder than ascending to the heavens. One must have a strong will, a profound cultivation base, a strong spirit, and most importantly, the will to face death with equanimity!
One could not complete the task without any one of the above four requirements.
Even if the task was completed, the person involved was still destined to suffer misfortune because it was a huge injury that could never be healed!
The primordial spirit was exhausted, the deific consciousness was destroyed, the soul was incomplete, and the cultivation base was destroyed. How could such an injury be healed?
Lan Wuxin looked at Yun Yang in slight confusion. Yun Yang had not been offended by his self-admitted despicable act just now and had even comforted him. Why was he lamenting the assassin's fate now? It should not be. The person before him was someone who had transcended the mortal world and had long forgotten about worldly affairs. He would never care about the life and death of someone from another country …
Hmm, that means he doesn't like the Soul Searching Technique. Come to think of it, all cultivators and even mortals have their own secrets, and they don't want anyone else to know about them. The Soul Searching Technique is built to deal with this. It seems that Elder Yun is also a person with a big secret!
Yun Yang forcefully suppressed the murderous intent within him and said coldly, "Although it's common for two countries to go to any lengths in a war, such a good man of steel really shouldn't be tortured like this!"
Lan Wuxin, who had been imagining things but realized that Yun Yang's thoughts were completely different from his own, said with an apologetic smile, "This can't be helped … If I didn't go to such extremes, how could I have obtained such important information?"
A sliver of disdain flashed across his heart as he thought, "Martial artists are martial artists indeed. No matter how nice their words are, they're just words. Not to mention the fact that both sides are enemies with differing standpoints, it's only right to say that they're unscrupulous to achieve their goals. These martial artists are particular about appreciating each other, recognizing heroes and valuing heroes … A man of steel shouldn't be tortured, should he be released for nothing? That's preposterous. "
"Still, you're right about one thing. If Supreme Cloud isn't punished, he'll always be Ziyou's greatest threat and must be eliminated. It's just that such a method is a little too cruel. It's a pity for such a good man of steel. "
Yun Yang sighed emotionally.
"Elder Yun is right. We feel extremely sorry for the assassin as well. However, he sees us as his mortal enemy, there's really no way to turn things around! "Lan Wuxin said.
"That's why you've used the information you've obtained to set up a trap with the intention of luring Supreme Cloud here. Ambush and kill him in one fell swoop? There's such a formation that controls the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. Is its main purpose to balance Supreme Cloud's magical power? "
Yun Yang frowned and said, "It's a good idea but aren't you taking it for granted? How can you be so sure that he'll come? "
Lan Wuxin said, "We've set this up, of course, we've considered the consequences. We've done it too clearly. Supreme Cloud really won't come if we release the news directly. However, we've used an extremely secretive method to spread the news. "
Lan Wuxin smiled and said, "The Nine Supremes are brothers of the same breath and branch. Our relationship is even closer than that of flesh and blood. Supreme Cloud is a true gentleman who values relationships. Hearing that his deceased brother's father has been captured and is on the brink of death, I believe that he'll come to save him no matter what."
Yun Yang asked in confusion, "Secretive method? What kind of secretive method? "
"Everything may be predestined. When we first searched this person's soul, we accidentally discovered that he was related to Jun Moyan and that he held Jun Moyan's last Medallion of Gratitude. Therefore, this old man suggested using this method as an opportunity to release the news. Even if an ordinary person hears this, they won't know the gist of it, but Supreme Cloud must be well aware of it. In this case, he'll definitely come! What's more, even if Supreme Cloud comes, he'll only come alone. "
"What's more, even if he dies in the Empire of Ziyou, no one else will know that the person who died here is actually Yutang's last hope – Lord Supreme Cloud!"
Lan Wuxin said, "Speaking of which, this has been brewing for a long time. We've even purposely given Yutang's people a reason to come. We want to destroy the remains of General Shangguan Wudi in the Shangguan Family of Generals, burn them into ashes and abandon them in the wilderness."
"Now, the Shangguan Family of Generals is here. They're on their way now. They're less than a thousand miles away from Zilong City. "
"There's quite a number of them! According to our intel, we can basically confirm that if Supreme Cloud comes, he'll definitely be among the Shangguan Family of Generals! "
Lan Wuxin wore a menacing smile on his face as he said, "By then, we only need to eliminate all of the Shangguan Family of Generals' men in the city. Then, we'll be rid of all future troubles!"
Yun Yang nodded faintly. "I see. It's an ingenious idea indeed, a scheming scheme!"
Lan Wuxin said, "It's because this matter involves too much and there are too many troubles in the future that the entire Zilong City has been turned into this state. As long as Supreme Cloud can be eliminated, everything will be worth it!"
Yun Yang said faintly, "Chancellor Lan's scheming scheme is profound. This old man would like to express my admiration, but this plan is a little presumptuous. There are too many loopholes. I didn't want to say it, but there are so many of you. Don't you see where the loopholes are? "
Lan Wuxin's expression changed as he said respectfully, "Please advise, Elder Yun!"
Yun Yang said leisurely, "This old man has only just heard of this plan and I already feel that there are a few loopholes. If any one of them comes true, this trap will be broken instantly. There'll be a backlash as well. First of all, how can you guarantee that Supreme Cloud will come and follow the Shangguan Family of Generals' team this time? "
"If he doesn't come with the Shangguan Family of Generals' team, then the plan won't work. Even if you kill all of the Shangguan Family of Generals, it'll create the illusion that Supreme Cloud is dead. Is such an outcome a good one? What's more, if Supreme Cloud isn't dead and hides in the dark, the Empire of Ziyou will be in real danger! "
"Secondly, since this assassin is related to Jun Moyan and even possesses the only remaining Medallion of Gratitude in this world, this person must not die, especially not in the Empire of Ziyou or even in the hands of Ziyou's men! I know Jun Moyan's character all too well. How would he allow you to harm his old friend or even his benefactor? "
"Once Jun Moyan goes berserk, it won't be easy for Ziyou either. Thirdly, you've said it yourself. Supreme Cloud is a wise man, always planning before taking action. Even if he came alone out of urgency this time, how could he not see that Zilong City has already become a trap? After noticing the trap, how could he not know that it's targeted at him? There's no need to do this to others, is there? So, even if he doesn't change his intention to rescue them, why wouldn't he think of a more secure way to hide? "
"Fourthly, this is actually what worries me the most. This spiritual restraining formation covers the entire Zilong City. Its range is unprecedented. From what I know, setting up such a powerful and unique formation would require a huge amount of effort. I'm afraid it's not something that Ziyou can complete alone. Then, the people, forces, and organizations that help you complete this formation won't be easy to deal with either. They've helped you to remove the biggest threat, but in return, you'll have to pay a corresponding price, won't you? If it can't be removed, what will happen if it's a waste of manpower and resources and everything goes to waste? "
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