Chapter 584 - 323: The Grand Plan (Part 2)
Chapter 584: Chapter 323: The Grand Plan (Part 2)
Chu Qing said:
"Why exactly are you colluding with the Celestial Evil Cult?"
"Because... because one day, the Celestial Evil Cult will rule the world!!"
Han Qiuzhe raised his eyes to look at Chu Qing. The blood seeping from his eye sockets stained his eyes, making them appear blood-red:
"By then... my Star Split Mansion will no longer be just one of the nine major factions in Lingbei.
"In the entire world, we would also be powerful and influential!
"I wouldn’t dare say we would be second to none, but we could definitely soar skywards, our future... limitless!!"
Chu Qing frowned slightly:
"Do you trust the Celestial Evil Cult that much?"
"Hahahahaha!!!"
Han Qiuzhe seemed to have gone mad:
"Of course I trust them. The Celestial Evil Cult is unfathomable, far beyond the imagination of ordinary Jianghu people.
"Even the Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns... cannot compete with them!!
"Uniting the world is just a matter of time...
"Don’t think just because your martial arts are strong, you can compete with the Celestial Evil Cult.
"Someday, you will also bow under the divine power of the Celestial Evil Cult and meet a tragic end!!!"
"Alright, I await that day’s arrival."
Chu Qing smiled, choosing not to engage in unnecessary bickering and instead continued asking:
"Does the destruction of the Duan Clan have anything to do with you?"
"...The Duan Clan was exterminated two months ago by us, the Star Split Mansion, in cooperation with the Celestial Evil Cult."
"Two months ago?"
Chu Qing frowned slightly, this matter was not unexpected.
The Duan Clan was merely a decoy, with the purpose of framing the Celestial Sound Mansion.
There might not be any significance... even if it wasn’t the Duan Clan, it could have been the Song Clan or the Wang Clan. All in all, the key is that on the day of the Cold Valley Assembly, someone must show up to hold the Blood Book and frame the Celestial Sound Mansion.
As for this Blood Book, whether it belongs to the head of the Duan Clan or the Song Clan, it doesn’t matter.
What made Chu Qing frown was that if the Duan Clan was destroyed two months ago, why was there no news on the Jianghu?
This indicated that someone must have concealed this matter.
And these people, are they still in the Duan Clan’s location now?
You Zong went alone to investigate the Duan Clan, who knows if it will be problematic?
With this thought flashing through his mind, he temporarily put it aside.
The current situation at the Duan Clan’s location was beyond his reach, and since You Zong is renowned as ’All of Nine Heavens’ Stars at Hand,’ even if someone is ambushing at the Duan Clan’s place, they might not be able to handle him, this old Jianghu veteran.
Even if he cannot defeat them, with his skills, if he wants to run, probably no one can stop him.
Thinking of this, Chu Qing temporarily suppressed the slight unease in his heart and asked in a deep voice:
"What is the real purpose of the Celestial Evil Cult framing the Celestial Sound Mansion?"
This point is very important!
After all, the Celestial Sound Mansion is just one of the Three Mansions, Three Gates, and Three Sects. The Celestial Evil Cult could join forces with the Star Split Mansion, yet they also painstakingly trouble the Celestial Sound Mansion, which seems unnecessary...
Unless they have a deeper purpose.
Han Qiuzhe, upon hearing this, raised his head and clashed eyes with Chu Qing, then suddenly laughed heartily:
"The purpose?
"The purpose is naturally to stir up the stagnant waters of Lingbei!
"The Three Mansions, Three Gates, and Three Sects are deeply rooted. To dismantle this entrenched structure at minimal cost, one must use some extraordinary means.
"People will know that the Celestial Sound Mansion colludes with the Celestial Evil Cult.
"Han Yiren from Little Cold Valley will lead many Jianghu experts to hold the Celestial Sound Mansion accountable.
"My Star Split Mansion and Liaoyuan Mansion, in order to maintain the dignity of the Three Mansions, naturally have to go...
"At that time, they will discover that the Celestial Sound Mansion indeed colludes with the Celestial Evil Cult, first wiping out Han Yiren and other scattered soldiers in one fell swoop.
"In their attempt to eliminate all traces, they will be discovered by my Star Split Mansion.
"At that point, it is only natural for the Star Split and Liaoyuan Mansions to join forces to destroy the Celestial Sound Mansion.
"Even with their considerable divine powers, the Celestial Sound Mansion cannot withstand the combined force of the two mansions.
"Once the Celestial Sound Mansion is destroyed, Liaoyuan Mansion will inevitably be greatly weakened...
"At that point, they will be no match for my Star Split Mansion and the Celestial Evil Cult.
"After this battle, two out of the Three Mansions will be destroyed, and my Star Split Mansion can naturally dominate!"
Liu Qingyan listened, feeling cold to her core... their plan sounds almost self-evident, fantastical.
After all, to assassinate those heading to hold the Celestial Sound Mansion accountable at the Cold Valley, avoiding the Celestial Sound Mansion’s ears and eyes requires caution, as the situation could easily reverse.
But the problem is, Han Yiren’s position in this matter is inherently problematic.
Now this group temporarily follows Han Yiren’s lead.
Just a few words from him can turn the entire situation... once framed successfully again by the Star Split Mansion, the Celestial Sound Mansion will never clear their name.
She gritted her teeth and said:
"What a vicious scheme! But aren’t you afraid that you’ll invite the wolf into your house, and while the Three Mansions are worn out from the battle, you’ll be swallowed in one gulp by the Celestial Evil Cult?"
"Not afraid!"
Han Qiuzhe replied without a second thought:
"Because my Star Split Mansion still has value!
"With only one of the Three Mansions remaining, the structure shattered, how could the Three Gates and Three Sects stand idly by?
"When the structure of Lingbei crumbles, naturally someone will come looking for trouble... but those who dare move will become the Celestial Evil Cult’s targets.
"Take action, get exterminated, one by one, and by then, even without relying on the Celestial Evil Cult, my Star Split Mansion will have the power to contend.
"Moreover, with the Celestial Evil Cult’s assistance.
"Revealing the hidden dagger, sweeping across Lingbei, taking half of the Southern Domain!!"
After saying these words, Han Qiuzhe’s eyes turned hollow, giving a bitter laugh:
"Kill me... I have told you everything you wanted to know.
"Even if you don’t kill me, I cannot live on."
The whole matter was of grave significance, involving the entire Lingbei Jianghu. The Celestial Evil Cult and the Han Family’s large-scale scheme was entirely revealed by Han Qiuzhe.
Even if Chu Qing released him today, neither the Celestial Evil Cult nor the Han Family would allow him to survive.
But to Han Qiuzhe, the future no longer mattered to him.
As the saying goes, after me, let the flood waters rise?
Even if the Han Family and Celestial Evil Cult’s plans fell apart, what did it matter to him, a dying man?
Chu Qing, however, gently pinched the bridge of his nose, murmuring two words:
"Strange..."
Han Qiuzhe puzzled:
"I’ve told you everything, what is there to be strange about?"
"The strangeness lies precisely there."
Chu Qing looked at Han Qiuzhe:
"I’ve had numerous dealings with the Celestial Evil Cult, their abilities are extensive, and they never leave traces unsealed.
"Now Han Qiujun has gone with the Ouyang family to the Celestial Sound Mansion, leaving you alone to guard... But considering the importance, and you know so much, they wouldn’t be so careless as to let you get captured by me.
"I have made preparations tonight, ready for masters of the Celestial Evil Cult.
"But until now, with you revealing all plans freely, no one has stopped you...
"Isn’t that peculiar?"
Han Qiuzhe froze, feeling that Chu Qing’s suspicion was unprecedented in his experience.
Things were developing according to his will, yet he found it unsatisfying.
Instead, he found it strange, incorrect... unless obstructed multiple times, it wouldn’t seem logical?
Thinking about this in his heart, Chu Qing had already sensed something amiss.
Although spring hasn’t officially arrived, small life forms are already stirring, the forest isn’t entirely silent... Yet at this moment, the surroundings were eerily quiet.
He twitched his ears slightly and smiled lightly:
"Turns out there’s a master present, only now do I realize. Since your esteemed self is here, why not reveal yourself?"
As these words came out, no matter whether it was Wu Qianhuan, Gentle, or Liu Qingyan and Su Ningzhen, all turned pale with shock.
They looked around but found nothing.
But Chu Qing wouldn’t speak thoughtlessly; since he sensed something, it proved there indeed was someone around!
Just when everyone was scanning the surroundings, Chu Qing suddenly looked up in a certain direction, only to see a figure approaching slowly, the figure seemed slow yet fast, and in an instant was already in front of the firelight.
Chu Qing’s eyes narrowed slightly:
"So it’s you?"