civilwarnovels Chapter 431 - 259: Five Emperors, Four Ni Sects, Four Methods
Chapter 431 - 259: Five Emperors, Four Ni Sects, Four Methods
"You reckless man, why are you so hasty?"
Chen Yin, who was lurking on the Spirit Platform, called out to stop him. His fingers calculated once more, and his brows furrowed tightly:
"Something’s not right, something’s not right. That piece of Withered Revive Wood is peculiar, it grew from a shell with exhausted lifespan, why does it carry a slight incense aura? This is the scent of divinity... somewhat like those people from the Four Reversals Demon Sect.
You’ve had more dealings with them, take a good look."
Chen Xing was slightly surprised, he channeled Qi Blood True Gang, focused his mind, and secretly observed :
"The Mao Family serves the Pimo King among the Four Reversals, apart from cultivating the ’Mysterious Spirit Method Cultivation Classic’ for Nourishing Spirit Root, they might have also practiced the ’Stainless Classic.’
The former is not worth mentioning, worshiping gods inwardly, forsaking oneself for heresy, the latter, well, it’s the path of shedding mortal form, treating the body like clothing, serene in heart, frequently renewed."
"I understand, what a profound scheme, the Four Reversals Demon Sect has the audacity of bears, plotting against a Divine Power Giant who carved a path through mountains of corpses and seas of blood!"
As the Chi Yang Sect Leader, Chen Xing called himself well-read and knowledgeable without issue, with a reminder from Chen Yin, he quickly figured out what kind of medicine Mao Yichang was selling.
"I see now. Going through all this trouble to raise such a stalk of Withered Revive Wood is like feeding a hungry tiger fat meat, the aim, naturally, is the tiger itself."
Chen Yin also instantly understood, that shell had practiced the ’Mysterious Spirit Method Cultivation Classic’ in life, having long been infiltrated inside and out by the Pimo King, likened to a custom-made housing and vessel, then used blood and flesh to cultivate the Withered Revive Wood, letting life-extending treasures taint a trace of almost imperceptible incense aura.
Going through such a large circle, it’s all to seize the flesh shell of the one who consumes the Withered Revive Wood.
"Pimo King, Stainless Classic, human skin is clothing, changing the residence like changing robes. The Four Reversals Demon Sect is certainly playing big, they’ve set their sights on that old ghost Erzhu Long, laying a trap specifically for him."
Chen Yin couldn’t help but praise, this covert layout, even a Divine Power Giant with Dharma Eye as sharp as a torch, who discerns the hidden and illuminates the subtle, would easily fall into the scheme without knowing the cause and effect.
Moreover, eight years of extended life is within reach, an allure comparable to a gourmet delicacy to a dying man nearing the end of his days, struggling to survive, like a beauty is to a lecher.
"There’s still one link missing. That old ghost Erzhu, though impatient and unwise, is also suspicious and overthinking; it’s not that easy to plot against him."
Chen Xing held his patience, went through it once more, his gaze gradually brightened:
"If it were me, I would have to collude with internal personnel to ensure that old ghost Erzhu consumes this piece of Withered Revive Wood, the surging vitality contained within the rare treasures and medicines washes over his decaying flesh shell, while that wisp of incense aura permeates his flesh and blood, essentially becoming the residence.
Old Chen, who in the entire Celestial Water Prefecture most wants that old ghost Erzhu dead, and who is best at gaining his trust?"
Chen Yin’s Divine Soul trembled greatly, half hesitant, he lightly uttered a name:
"Zhao Pijiang?"
Chen Xing replied with mockery:
"It must be him. From ancient times to now, the bigger the inheritance, the more the son wishes for the father to pass away, so he can take charge.
Zhao Pijiang is an adopted son, yet he is the most accomplished, Erzhu the old ghost guards against him on one hand and employs him heavily on the other, quite exasperating.
If he were to kick the bucket, could the descendants hold down Zhao Pijiang, who has already become a Divine Power Giant, with fierce subordinates like a cloud?
Would Zhao Pijiang, because of that bit of ’father-son sentiment,’ willingly assist the Young Duke from behind the scenes?
The most comfortable outcome would be for that old ghost Erzhu to croak, Zhao Pijiang temporarily helms the Celestial Water Prefecture, making the Young Duke a mere figurehead."
Chen Yin quite agreed, the merits and nobility of Dukes, and the imperial family of heaven, are all of the same nature. When the inheritance becomes too large, father and son, brothers, inevitably have divergent ambitions.
At the Dragon Court, when Prince Sui ascended the throne, Prince Yong was thrown into the cold palace, waiting for the day when the Supreme Emperor eventually passes away, once the Crown Prince’s Prince Yong, he too will inevitably ’perish.’
By the same logic, if one day the Supreme Emperor changes his mind and supports Prince Yong again, Prince Sui will suffer.
"No wonder the Historian joked, the Emperor neither wants the Crown Prince to be useless nor wants the Crown Prince to be excessively outstanding, the former angers him with disappointment, the latter keeps him restless at night."
Chen Yin chuckled, their Three Yang Sect always had a fine tradition, the three branches take turns in leadership, each Daoist selecting one person, there are no conflicts between them.
"Chen Xing, you’re full of bad ideas, you’ve been thinking for so long just now, you must have a plan. So, are you trying to fan the flames, send that old ghost Erzhu off to the other side; or perhaps leak information, causing this ’father and son’ to turn against each other?"
Chen Xing, having his thoughts exposed, did not deny it, he glanced at his obedient disciple grandson waiting for commands, maintaining a thoughtful expression.
"Old Chen, aren’t you lacking in a housing? I think, why not... take the Duke’s position in the Celestial Water Prefecture?"
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"Huan’Er, bring the Ten Thousand Miles Scenic Mirror."
Zhu Mingyu, stepping out from the Void Gate, took a deep breath and said to the maid guarding the door.
Moments later, she took a palm-sized mirror, inscribed all over with dense talismanic spells, pricked her fingertip and sketched a few strokes, as if writing a name.
Immediately, the small mirror vibrated, hovering with a hum, radiating a half-foot beam of light, within it appeared the majestic back figure of an armored man:
"What is it?"
A simple pair of words, like muffled thunder striking the room, causing dust and soot to fall from the beams.
"General..."
Zhu Mingyu carefully chose her words, reporting everything she knew fully and truthfully.
"Approved. Eight years of extended life, is enough for foster father to accomplish many things, his lordship knows, and will surely agree."
The majestic figure did not turn around, just gave a response.
"General, Mao Yichang is entangled with the Four Reversals Demon Sect, I fear..."
Zhu Mingyu hesitantly spoke.
"Mingyu, you worry too much, who in the Dragon Court is not in touch with the Four Reversals Sect? The Dragon Court worships the Five Emperors, let me ask you, who are the Five Emperors?"