#372 - Chapter 372 The Real Mastermind

The dinner was very enjoyable.

This time, there was not only fish but also jade lotus root slices.

After eating, everyone leaned back in their chairs, unwilling to move.

“Attacking Nan Yun Continent was exhausting,” Xiaobai groaned, lying on the chair.

“You were the ones who wanted to go, why are you complaining about being tired?” Ye Kong looked at them.

“What do you mean we wanted to go? It was clearly your instruction, Master. Otherwise, do you think the Sect Leader could order us around?” Lin Yaoyao said unhappily.

“I didn’t,” Ye Kong spread his hands.

“Initially, Mu Qianyuan came to me, saying he wanted to attack Nan Yun Continent. I told him to discuss it with the Sect Leader; this matter has nothing to do with me,” Ye Kong then explained.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yaoyao and the others were collectively stunned.

“So, it wasn’t your order, Master?”

“Why would I give such an order?” Ye Kong said.

“So, the secret order the Sect Leader gave us was something he and Mu Qianyuan discussed and then, under the guise of Master’s order, arranged for us,” Lin Yaoyao completely understood.

“Qianqian, we’re going to beat up your dad. I hope you don’t mind,” Xiaobai looked at Mu Qianqian.

“I’ll tie up his hands and feet when the time comes,” Mu Qianqian said.

They had been struggling in Nan Yun Continent for the past three days and hadn’t had a good rest.

They thought it was Master’s instruction, but they didn’t expect Master hadn’t paid any attention to it at all.

“You should all go back and rest first. If you want revenge, you need to be in good condition,” Ye Kong said to them.

“Then, Master, we’ll go back first,” Lin Yaoyao said, getting up and leading her junior brothers and sisters away.

“Ye Ling, tidy up a bit; I’m going out for a while,” Ye Kong then looked at Ye Ling.

“Okay, be mindful of your actions,” Ye Ling nodded.

“Master, will you be back tonight?” Ye Hongxue asked, looking up.

“I’m just going out for a stroll to digest my food; I’ll be back soon,” Ye Kong said with a smile.

“Okay,” Ye Hongxue responded, helping Ye Ling tidy up the dishes.

After Ye Kong went out, he originally wanted to find the Sect Leader, but he couldn’t sense him, so he had to go to Nan Yun Continent first to find Mu Qianyuan.

At this time, Mu Qianyuan, after appeasing the elders, began planning.

These elders cultivate in the Star Gazing Pavilion and basically won’t come out or manage the sect. Next, he just needs to help the Star River Sect sort out Nan Yun Continent.

With the Star River Sect possessing two continents, it’s hard not to prosper.

Just as he was calculating, Mu Qianyuan suddenly felt a daze in his mind, as if he had been struck by something, feeling dizzy.

When he looked back, he saw Ye Kong standing behind him, carrying a fishing rod.

“Why did you hit me?” Mu Qianyuan felt a bit wronged.

“You schemed against my disciples. I’m already giving you face by not killing you,” Ye Kong said coldly.

Mu Qianyuan didn’t like what he heard.

“Where did I scheme against your disciples? Your disciples conquering Nan Yun Continent was also your will, wasn’t it?”

“If you hadn’t nodded, would I have dared to scheme against them?”

“When did I nod?” Ye Kong retorted.

“When I told you to go discuss it with the Sect Leader, it meant I didn’t want to manage this matter and it had nothing to do with my Carefree Peak.”

Mu Qianyuan was stunned for a moment after hearing this. “Then you should have made it clear. I thought you meant for me to find Luo Yangtian and discuss the matter of conquering Nan Yun Continent with him.”

Mu Qianyuan felt a bit wronged. If you don’t make it clear, can you blame me?

“That’s true,” Ye Kong put away his fishing rod.

“Forget it, I won’t hit you this time.”

“Although the starting point was wrong, the result is still good. Your disciples are very capable; Nan Yun Continent has already been completely conquered,” Mu Qianyuan pointed to the continent under his feet.

“Heh, the land of a continent is so big, but the place where people live is just a small area. What’s the use of having such a large territory?” Ye Kong chuckled.

Mu Qianyuan was stunned after hearing this. He realized that what Ye Kong said made sense.

After Ye Kong finished speaking, he turned and left.

Mu Qianyuan froze in place, opening his mouth but unable to speak.

“Aren’t you bullying an honest man?” Mu Qianyuan wanted to cry but had no tears.

Who did I offend?

I’m doing this for your Carefree Peak’s sake, but in the end, I’m going to get beaten up?

I just misunderstood your meaning, is that really necessary?

Mu Qianyuan held his forehead with one hand, covering his brow.

“Fortunately, I still have my daughter. I’ll have her help me block them when the time comes.”

Just as Mu Qianyuan was thinking, Yun Zu flew back.

“Greetings, Yun Zu!” Mu Qianyuan cupped his hands and greeted, but he saw Yun Zu frowning.

“Yun Zu, has something happened?” Mu Qianyuan asked.

“Xing Zu and I joined forces to observe the celestial phenomena and sensed that Du is still in the Immortal Cultivation World and is in Lian Yun Continent,” Yun said in a deep voice.

Mu Qianyuan was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.

“Lian Yun Continent has almost been flattened by Xing He Continent. All the strong individuals have been dealt with. Where can Du hide?”

Just as Mu Qianyuan asked this question, he was immediately stunned.

“Could it be in the Star River Sect?”

Yun Zu closed his eyes and composed himself, saying, “I don’t know. Lian Yun Continent isn’t that big or that small. Once Du hides, no one can find him.”

“I don’t know if he’s in the Star River Sect either.”

“Then this matter…”

“I will switch with Yuan and have him come to guard Nan Yun Continent, while I go to Lian Yun Continent to secretly search for Du’s whereabouts.”

“We must find him before he guides the Buddhist Sect over, or else he will bring the Buddhist Sect back!” Yun Zu said in a deep voice, worried.

He and Xing joined forces to calculate, and they only managed to deduce that Du was hiding in Lian Yun Continent and had already begun to arrange for the return of the Buddhist Sect.

Once he succeeds, the Buddhist Sect will return and dominate the entire Immortal Cultivation World. When that time comes, the entire world will be filled with Buddhism, and the problem will be huge.

“It should be fine, right? The Buddhist Sect’s physical bodies have been destroyed. Even if they return, they won’t be able to cause any trouble,” Mu Qianyuan muttered.

Yun Zu glanced at Mu Qianyuan and said, “Have you ever heard of the Buddhist Sect cultivating golden bodies?”

“Even if their physical bodies are destroyed, they can condense golden bodies for themselves with flesh and blood at any time.”

“Currently, Nan Yun Continent, Lian Yun Continent, and Xi Ling Continent next to the Bliss Continent have all experienced wars and chaos, and so many people have died.”

“I suspect that Du is behind all of this. Yuan and I both sensed it, and we fell for his trick.”

Yun Zu closed his eyes, and looking at the slaughter and war in Nan Yun Continent, he became even more certain that Du was behind all of this.

Only he can hide from the eyes of the Star Gazing Pavilion and provoke war.

Moreover, even if the Star Gazing Pavilion knows about it, he can calmly plan and secretly push everything forward.

“Heh, damn it, Du, you wait for me. You dare to cause chaos in my Nan Yun Continent, I won’t spare you!” Yun Zu cursed loudly.

He understood that the power of the major sects in Nan Yun Continent was deeply intertwined, all guided by Du in secret.

Normally, they are stable and peaceful, but once a battle breaks out, it will be extremely chaotic.