Ling Yun Tower, which specialized in the Heartless Dao, was surprisingly concerned about Cang Yue. The only explanation for this was that Cang Yue was very important to Ling Yun Tower.
However, why was she important?
Was it because of her strength?
It was true that Cang Yue was very strong in terms of strength. She should possess the strength of the intermediate stage of the sage realm. Moreover, her strange and ruthless moves wouldn't be too strenuous for her even if she were to face an elder of the other four sects of the Holy Region.
However, Fang Zhengzhi still felt that they were not strong enough. At the very least, they did not need to be so nervous that they would send five people to protect him at once.
Therefore, the best explanation was that it had something to do with her identity and status. However, Cang Yue did not seem to be an elder in Ling Yun Tower.
A few months ago, when Fu Xi Valley's elder, Gu Yuan, and Yin Yang Hall's chief disciple, Wan Lei, and Cang Yue came together, Gu Yuan and the rest had introduced Cang Yue as a disciple of Ling Yun Tower.
Therefore, Cang Yue had a high status, but it was definitely not very high.
Could it be …
That she had a special status?
For example, Cang Yue was actually Yu Er? And the current leader of Ling Yun Tower was especially fond of Cang Yue and wanted to groom her to be the next successor?
There was such a possibility. Cang Yue cultivated the Heartless Dao and entered the world in order to sever her ties with the mortal world. She traveled the world with a different identity and appearance. Then, she met Lin Mubai by chance and had an earth-shattering love. After that, they fell in love with each other. In the end, she severed her ties with her sword.
Further down the line …
When Ping Yang broke the necklace hanging on her chest during the battle with the Demon King Xieluo in the Flame Capital City, Cang Yue was the first person to rush to her rescue. Furthermore, Cang Yue insisted on bringing Ping Yang to the Ling Yun Tower. Even though she did not reveal her identity, the fact was that Cang Yue had appeared at the first instance.
Although Cang Yue did not act like Ping Yang's mother and even said that she wanted Ping Yang to die immediately, based on Ling Yun Tower's Heartless Dao and some unusual legends, it was quite possible that she was Ping Yang.
However, Fang Zhengzhi did not continue with this speculation. This was because there were some contradictions in the conversation between Lin Mubai and Cang Yue.
And the biggest contradiction was that Lin Mubai seemed to know Cang Yue all along!
Since the first time they met in the Flame Capital City, Lin Mubai had shown that he knew Cang Yue and even said that he was half a master to Cang Yue.
Although this statement alone couldn't completely deny the possibility of the former's guess, from another perspective, it was unlikely that Cang Yue and Yu Er were the same person.
At the very least, Cang Yue should have appeared at the same time as Yu Er.
In this case, coupled with Cang Yue's identity as Yu Er's servant, it wasn't hard to imagine that Cang Yue might not have left Yu Er's side at all when Yu Er and Lin Mubai were experiencing their relationship in the mortal world. In fact, it was even possible that Cang Yue had been serving Yu Er the entire time.
Of course, all of this was just speculation.
However, these guesses allowed Fang Zhengzhi to make a bold deduction. First of all, Cang Yue was not the strongest, and her status was not high. However, she had a special position in Ling Yun Tower.
They were heavily protected.
In that case, one could not help but think of another possibility.
That was …
In fact, it wasn't Cang Yue's identity that was special. It was Yu Er's!
Yu Er?!
"The leader of Ling Yun Tower is Yu Er!" Fang Zhengzhi's eyes lit up. This was a bold deduction, but it was also the most suitable explanation for this matter.
This was because only someone of such status and identity could make Yu Er so heartless. Even though Lin Mubai was about to die, even though Ping Yang had been in Ling Yun Tower for half a year, she still could not bear to see him. The reason was because she was the one who set the rules.
In that case, how could she disobey?!
Moreover, as Yu Er's servant, Cang Yue had a special status and identity in Ling Yun Tower. She was protected by everyone. This was also understandable.
However, if this was the truth, this trip to Ling Yun Tower would be very difficult.
Ling Yun Tower's leader, Yu Er …
With these two identities, how could the relationship between Lin Mubai and Yu Er, as well as the mother-son relationship between Yu Er and Ping Yang, be made public?
…
Holy Region, Nine Pinnacles Mountain.
The nine cauldrons that were originally standing on the black boulder had disappeared. All that was left were the faint marks on the ground and the cracks caused by the punches and kicks.
The stench of blood had disappeared. Evidently, the battle here had ended. Moreover, the entire Nine Pinnacles Mountain had been reconstructed.
Some parts of the black stone house had been torn down, while others had been rebuilt. There was a strange and mysterious aura about it.
A figure in a white dress stood on the black boulder where the nine cauldrons used to be. Her long black hair fell to her waist like a waterfall, swaying gently in the mountain breeze.
Her eyes were bright and her face was beautiful.
It was Yun Qingwu.
At this moment, a black figure floated over from afar. In the blink of an eye, it was already in front of Yun Qingwu. A pair of demonic eyes could be vaguely seen under the black cloak.
"Reporting to Young Empress, after the Empress received news that Young Empress had taken down Nine Pinnacles Mountain, she has sent ten Monster Kings over. Furthermore, she has ordered them to bring the 'Imperial Demon Token'. Would you like to invite them over to meet you?" The black figure kneeled on the ground in front of Yun Qingwu and spoke respectfully to the white figure standing on the boulder.
"Mm, is there any news from Fang Zhengzhi?" Yun Qingwu did not retract her gaze, nor did she look at the black figure in front of her. Her eyes were still scanning the black stone houses that had been rebuilt. She looked very serious.
"Ling Yun Tower's location is different from that of the other four domains. All of its disciples live in the tower and do not often go out. Therefore, there is no accurate news yet. However, based on the news that I received from outside Ling Yun Tower, I can confirm that he has entered Ling Yun Tower. Young Empress, you asked if Fang Zhengzhi was preparing to go to Ling Yun Tower."
"Why would I want to go to Ling Yun Tower?"
"The Empress has specially sent ten Monster Kings to escort the Imperial Demon Token. Actually, she hopes that Young Empress can emulate what happened to Nine Pinnacles Mountain and take advantage of Fang Zhengzhi's havoc in Ling Yun Tower to …" The black figure's eyes shone brighter as he spoke.
"Take down Ling Yun Tower and immediately go against the other three sects of the Holy Region?" Yun Qingwu's voice interrupted the black figure. At the same time, she finally retracted her gaze from the countless black stone houses.
"If we can really take down Ling Yun Tower, with the resources of our race and the support of the Demon Race, even if the other three sects know the truth, they will not dare to act rashly!" The black figure's face was filled with confidence.
"Are these really my mother's wishes?" Yun Qingwu did not continue discussing this matter with the black figure. Instead, she suddenly asked him a question.
"Yes … it is the Empress's wish …" The black figure was slightly stunned. A faint light flashed across his eyes as he gritted his teeth and nodded.
"You can destroy your own Monster Pearl," Yun Qingwu said calmly.
"Ah?!" The black figure was clearly shocked.
"Since you have committed an unforgivable crime, you should have the resolve to die to atone for your sins." Yun Qingwu added as she looked at the black figure.
"This … Young Emperor, I am a Demon King. Even among the Demon Clan, I am second only to one Demon King and above all Demons. Are you mistaken?" The black figure finally heard Yun Qingwu's words clearly. However, his demonic eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Can a Monster King not die if he commits a crime?" Yun Qingwu asked again.
"I … no … I just don't understand. I remember that when Young Empress first entered the Great Swamp, Xie Yi did not know who you were. When he saw you, he even offended you. However, Young Empress was extremely lenient towards him and did not sentence him to death. In fact, you even thought of ways to spare his life. Why would I be sentenced to death even though I helped Young Empress take down Nine Pinnacles Mountain?" The black figure's face was filled with shock.
"Because you gave a fake military order," Yun Qingwu said directly.
"Fake military order? I don't understand what Young Empress is saying. Furthermore, do you have any proof? "The black figure's expression changed slightly, but he quickly gritted his teeth and said.
"Proof? Then, let me ask you again. Did my mother really ask you to send an order for me to go to Ling Yun Tower immediately? "Yun Qingwu said calmly.
"This … Although the Empress did not say it clearly, she was extremely impressed when she heard about how Young Empress took down Nine Pinnacles Mountain. She also asked me about Fang Zhengzhi's whereabouts and mentioned Ling Yun Tower. So … so, I guess that the Empress meant …"
"Guess?"
"Yes, even though it's just a guess, but … but … and even if I've made a mistake, I've only given a suggestion. I shouldn't be punished with death. Furthermore, I'm doing my best for my tribe. Please forgive me, Young Emperor, and give me a chance to redeem myself. At the very least, let me die on the battlefield!" The black figure seemed to want to argue further, but in the end, he suddenly prostrated himself and said.
"Do you know what kind of disaster your guess will bring to the Monster Race and Demon Race?" Yun Qingwu asked again as she looked at the black figure who suddenly prostrated himself on the ground.
"I … don't know!"
"How much do you know about Ling Yun Tower?"
"I know a thing or two about this. For example, the disciples of the Ling Yun Tower are divided into three classes. They are dressed differently and are divided into green, white, and gold. Green represents the disciples below the Sage State, white represents the ordinary Sage State disciples, and gold represents the true elites of the Ling Yun Tower. They are further divided into …"
"Do you know who Ping Yang's mother is?" Yun Qingwu interrupted the black figure.
"Ping Yang?" The black figure was stunned once again.
"Yes, you sent the Monster Race to monitor Fang Zhengzhi's whereabouts. Did you not investigate why he went to Ling Yun Tower?" Yun Qingwu continued to ask.
"I heard that it was because of a woman. Young Empress, you mean … this woman is Ping Yang?!" The black figure finally came to a realization halfway through his sentence.
"That's right. Then, do you still remember the war that happened more than ten years ago?"
"Of course I do. I will never forget that war even if I die. I will never forget the humiliation that my race suffered after that war!"
"Do you know who started the war?"
"I do!"
"What if I tell you that person is Ping Yang's mother?"
"It's her?!"
"Now, do you know why I want you to die as an apology?" A faint light flashed across Yun Qingwu's eyes.
"This … I still don't … don't know …" The black figure's expression changed, but he gritted his teeth and shook his head.
"You know who that woman is, and Fang Zhengzhi went to Ling Yun Tower because of Ping Yang. Therefore, you should be able to guess the outcome of Fang Zhengzhi's trip. Now that you know everything, will you still suggest that we take advantage of the situation to attack Ling Yun Tower?" Yun Qingwu did not seem surprised by the black figure's answer.
"I deserve to die, I know that I have sinned, but … but, I … I don't know …"
"If I remember correctly, your only son died in the war that happened more than ten years ago. Furthermore, he died at the hands of Ling Yun Tower, am I right?"
"Young Empress, you …" When the black figure heard this, a hint of fear finally appeared on his face.
"My mother would never order me to attack Ling Yun Tower because she is the Empress of the Monster Race. She is more cautious than any other monster and knows the importance of every step. Therefore, you faked my mother's order and thought that this was a great opportunity for me to take advantage of Fang Zhengzhi's visit to Ling Yun Tower to take revenge for your son!" Yun Qingwu's gaze turned cold.
"Subordinate … subordinate …" The black figure shuddered violently when he heard this. His demonic eyes flickered rapidly as if he was in extreme pain. However, after a moment, the black figure stood up and stared at Yun Qingwu, who was standing on top of his head. "Young Empress, I am impressed by your intelligence. However … Young Empress, did you miss out on something?"
"Are you referring to our powers?" Yun Qingwu looked at the black figure who suddenly stood up. She could feel the aura emanating from the black figure, but she did not move.
"That's right. Since Young Empress knew this, you should have held back. At the very least, you should have waited until you obtained the Imperial Demon Token and met the ten Monster Kings before you punish me!"
"So, you want to kill me now?"
"No, I do not wish to kill the Young Emperor. My original intention was to avenge my son with my own hands. As long as the Young Emperor is willing to swear an oath to let me go this once, I will remain loyal to the Young Emperor. I can also swear on the spot that I will never falsify military orders again and will never be disloyal to the Young Emperor!"
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