(PS: This is the second watch yesterday.)
The Western Exalt Lang Qing's attire was somewhat similar to Mao Yuansheng's as they were both dressed like scholars. Still, he had an additional Daoist robe on top.
He had three strands of long black beard on his chin that were neatly combed.
"We have a common enemy, Cao Jie," Lang Qing said, "The newly risen Broad Creed Mountain is an unexpected variable."
"From the looks of it now, this Broad Creed Mountain is just like a watchdog reared by Cao Jie. As long as this nail is not pulled out first, Golden Court Mountain will always be stable."
As Lang Qing spoke, he slowly shook his head. "I'm also very willing to pull out this nail first, but not now."
Zhuang Shen did not feel that Lang Qing was evading the responsibility. Instead, he calmly asked, "Brother Lang, have you heard any news?"
"That's right. I have come to inform you this time," Lang Qing nodded, "Fu Jinxiu has returned to the World beyond Worlds."
"Also, news from Ingenious Flying Peak says that he intends to protect Yan Zhaoge and Broad Creed Mountain."
The moment these words came out, the faces of all the Wutong Slope martial artists present sank.
The Brocade Emperor's clear stance had surpassed their predictions.
But no one questioned it.
The Southeastern Exalt Cao Jie had a close relationship with the Brocade Emperor. While the Western Exalt Lang Qing was like fire and water with Cao Jie, he could also be considered a close friend of the Brocade Emperor Fu Yunchi.
After the Brocade Emperor had failed to mediate between Cao Jie and Lang Qing, he generally maintained a neutral stance of not helping either side.
But to the Wutong Slope, this was an insurmountable mountain.
Zhuang Shen asked slowly, "When did this happen?"
"It's almost the same time as when we came out of seclusion," Lang Qing replied. "Clearly, he already had a plan."
"The Heaven Emperor has yet to return from the void outskirts. If we go to the southeast now, we'll only be running into a wall in vain."
Lang Qing's words were relatively polite.
For Lang Qing who was on rather good terms with the Brocade Emperor, it might just be hitting a wall. Still, for Zhuang Shen and Wutong Slope, it would probably not be as simple as hitting a wall.
Someone blurted out, "If we only make a move against Broad Creed Mountain and not Golden Court Mountain, would the Brocade Emperor act as well?"
Lang Qing was not offended by his sudden interruption and only nodded slowly.
That Wutong Slope martial artist's expression suddenly changed slightly, "Could it be that some of the rumors are true? The Brocade Emperor wanted to select a husband for Red Lotus Fu? The one you're interested in is that little thief surnamed Yan? "
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Shen also looked at Lang Qing with a probing expression.
While all of Wutong Slope hated Yan Zhaoge to the core, they had to admit that he was probably the most outstanding genius of the World beyond Worlds' younger generation in recent years.
The name of the Fallen Deity was widely spread even in the southern Blazing Heaven Territory.
"I can't be sure, but it shouldn't be." Lang Qing shook his head, "The news spread by Ingenious Flying Peak is that Yan Zhaoge once saved Fu Ting. Therefore, they have to return this favour."
Zhuang Shen pondered for a moment before saying, "The Brocade Emperor might not be able to act."
"Oh?" Lang Qing looked at Zhuang Shen in surprise.
Beside him, Mao Yuansheng coughed lightly as he added, "It is not that your information is wrong, Western Exalt. Chief means that while the Brocade Emperor might have the intention to act, he might not be free to do so when the time comes."
Lang Qing frowned. "What do you mean?"
Zhuang Shen whispered a few words, and Lang Qing's expression changed.
"I was just about to ask Brother Lang to help me see if my method is feasible." Zhuang Shen said. Lang Qing pondered for a moment before slowly nodding, "There is a high chance of success."
He turned to look at Zhuang Shen, "It looks like Brother Zhuang has been planning this for a long time."
Zhuang Shen said calmly, "It was for Golden Court Mountain back then. While the Heaven Emperor had a conflict with the Brocade Emperor, I still had to make more preparations."
"Still, it is for that Yan Zhaoge and Broad Creed Mountain now."
"There is no need to be disappointed, Brother Lang. If I do not guess wrong, Cao Jie will definitely act to assist Yan Zhaoge and Broad Creed Mountain this time. We still share the same enemy."
Lang Qing said, "Brother Zhuang's words are not wrong. Still, since you have such a move, I am more inclined to wait a while longer."
Zhuang Shen nodded, "Wait for the Heaven Emperor to return as well?"
"That's right. A gentleman's revenge is never too late even after ten years. Moreover, there is no need for ten years at all." Lang Qing said, "If the Brocade Emperor acts, the Heaven Emperor will be able to block him. If the Brocade Emperor does not act, we will definitely win. There is no possibility of anything unexpected happening at all."
"Brother Zhuang, your method has a high chance of success. Still, we have to consider the possibility that the Brocade Emperor might still be able to arrive in time."
Zhuang Shen's expression was calm as he said slowly, "You are right, Brother Lang. Actually, even if the Brocade Emperor is unable to act, the two of us joining forces might not necessarily succeed. I was already intending to ask for assistance in the first place."
Lang Qing asked, "Who do you intend to find?"
"Brother Lang, you should know what that Yan Zhaoge looks like," Zhuang Shen asked instead, "Don't you feel that he looks similar to someone else?"
Lang Qing's gaze hardened as images of Yan Zhaoge that he had seen before swiftly surfaced within his mind before he compared them with the others in his memories.
It would have been fine if Zhuang Shen had not mentioned it. Now that he had mentioned it, Lang Qing gradually grew suspicious as well.
"That grand disciple of Hu Yuexin, Xue Chuqing?" Lang Qing frowned, "They are related by blood? Mother and son? While there are indeed some similarities between their brows, there are also many people who look exactly like them even though they are completely unrelated … "
At this point, the Western Exalt Lang Qing suddenly halted, his gaze flickering as he seemed to be pondering something.
Zhuang Shen said, "That's right. If it is just looks, it would be nothing much. Still, I noticed something."
"You and I both know that Cao Jie protects descendants of the Dim Radiant Sect. Still, that scum surnamed Yan, having entered the Dim Radiant Mausoleum, even if he does not have an Immortal Artifact, he would definitely have obtained Yin Tianxia's legacy. He is not a direct descendant of the Dim Radiant Sect. It would be fine if Cao Jie did not fly into a rage, but he actually continued to look after him? This is not normal. "
Hearing Zhuang Shen's words, Lang Qing stroked his beard, "Everyone suspects that Hu Yuexin's descendant might have inadvertently obtained the clues left behind by Yin Tianxia that year. That Yan Zhaoge is related to Hu Yuexin's descendant that Cao Jie views him differently?"
"No …" Lang Qing shook his head again, his eyes narrowing into slits, "It was not inadvertently obtained. From the looks of it now, Hu Yuexin and Yin Tianxia might have been acquaintances in the first place. That is why the things that Yin Tianxia brought back ended up in Hu Yuexin's hands, and are now in the hands of her grand disciple!"
He opened his eyes, "What a great Dim Radiant Emperor, what a great way of deceiving everyone. His successor is not a descendant of the Dim Radiant Sect at all, instead being a descendant of Hu Yuexin's lineage."
Zhuang Shen nodded, "Cao Jie is more or less an insider."
Lang Qing looked at him, "In that case, the person you are looking for to assist you …"
"Daoist Oneheaven of the east," Zhuang Shen answered, "Lian Zulin of the northwest."
Daoist Oneheaven, the Lord of the eastern Vast Heaven Territory, the Chief of Remote Cloud Mountain's Clear Light Locale, the Eastern Exalt.
Lian Zulin, the Lord of the northwestern Dim Heaven Territory, the Lord of the Red Sea, the Northwestern Exalt.
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