#988 - How come you are so smart?

Speaking of the Flowing Cloud Forest, the atmosphere became even heavier.

Today, hundreds of disciples died, but to the Sect Leader, Peak Lords, and Hidden Powerhouse Elders, this was nothing.

However, the matter of the Flowing Cloud Forest was no small matter; it was bound to greatly damage the sect's vitality.

Jun Wuxie did not answer directly but looked at Qingxuan Zhenren and said, "Sect Leader, can everyone in the hall be absolutely trusted? Are there people in the sect who intend to submit to Prince Ning?"

"There certainly are, but we are absolutely reliable." Qingxuan Zhenren said, looking at the Peak Lord of Benlei Peak, "Although the Benlei Peak Lord has been somewhat excessive in dealing with your Zhenwu Peak, he is absolutely unambiguous when it comes to sect matters. You can speak your mind freely."

"Regarding the Flowing Cloud Forest, in my opinion, Prince Ning never intended to obtain the Blood鬃 Lion-Dog Beast's beast core and essence blood through our Qingyun or other forces."

"What makes you say that?"

"It's very simple. According to what Anning Princess said, the Blood鬃 Lion-Dog Beast is at the Great Saint Extreme Heaven Realm. At that realm, its bloodline has already evolved to a relatively high level, at the very least the legendary late stage. Such an ancient beast's beast core and essence blood are priceless."

"Prince Ning is very clear about how many Saint King Realm ancient beasts and ferocious birds in the Flowing Cloud Forest want to compete for the Blood鬃 Lion-Dog Beast's beast core and essence blood. Not to mention our Qingyun, even if the four sects joined forces, the chances of success would be extremely small. So, would Prince Ning gamble with such a small chance for something so important?"

Qingxuan Zhenren heard this and said, "The number of powerhouses around Prince Ning and the Emperor is delicately balanced. It is understandable that Prince Ning asked the four sects to go this time. He probably doesn't want to mobilize powerhouses, after all, this trip is very dangerous. Whether it's a Great Saint or a Saint King, they are no match for the Blood鬃 Lion-Dog Beast, and there will always be casualties."

"That's right, Prince Ning is extremely shrewd and acts very cautiously. He naturally wouldn't allow the overall strength between himself and the powerhouses around the Emperor to become unbalanced. However, with Prince Ning's caution and meticulous planning, how could there be such a big discrepancy in dealing with the Blood鬃 Lion-Dog Beast?"

"This…"

Qingxuan Zhenren and the Peak Lords of each branch, as well as the Hidden Powerhouse Elders, looked at each other.

"According to what you said, Prince Ning didn't place his hopes on us at all. Could it be that he's just trying to weaken our strength? Then why did he have the princess bring a personal letter?"

"That's right, with a personal letter, if we succeed, he can't go back on his word."

Jun Wuxie shook his head, "If we really succeed, it would only be more difficult for Prince Ning. After all, he would have to break his promise, but this wouldn't affect his future plans. How could such an ambitious person allow his plans to have variables because of so-called credibility! Compared to credibility, which is more important: the vast and boundless land, or the power in his grasp?"

"Most importantly, as far as Prince Ning is concerned, there's no way our Qingyun could succeed. His purpose this time is just to weaken the strength of the four sects by using the Blood鬃 Lion-Dog Beast matter."

"As for the personal letter promising rewards, it's to give our Qingyun a glimmer of hope. Whether we believe it or not, we will do our best for that glimmer of hope in this situation. That way, we will lose a large number of powerhouses, which will further ensure his goal of weakening Qingyun's strength."

"After our Qingyun's vitality is greatly damaged, Anning Princess will definitely favor Qin Yi even more, causing Qin Yi to become more and more inclined towards Prince Ning's mansion. By that time, your will will be shaken to some extent, and you will have a sense of frustration and helplessness from not seeing hope. Prince Ning's plan to subdue Qingyun will then be one step closer."

The faces of Qingyun's higher-ups changed several times as they listened.

"Do you know Prince Ning?"

They were all very shocked. Listening to Jun Wuxie's analysis, they felt that he was too familiar with Prince Ning. Otherwise, how could he understand him so well?

"I don't know him. Before entering the sect, I hadn't even heard of Prince Ning."

"Then how can you analyze Prince Ning in such detail, and it seems very reasonable?"

"Because my perspective on Prince Ning is different from yours."

"Different perspective?"

The higher-ups were puzzled and said, "What do you mean?"

Jun Wuxie said, "When you look at Prince Ning, you think that Prince Ning will change with your persistence, so you always fall into Prince Ning's carefully planned schemes. I look at Prince Ning differently. I analyze his behavior on the basis that Prince Ning cannot change his initial plan, so the conclusions drawn are naturally different."

"I see…"

The higher-ups suddenly understood.

Indeed, they have been walking on thin ice for so many years, always persisting, because they thought that Prince Ning would one day let Qingyun go.

It is precisely because they always have that glimmer of hope in their hearts that they are led by the nose by Prince Ning.

Now that they think about it carefully, what Yue Wuxie said makes a lot of sense.

How could Prince Ning change?

That kind of person never gives up until he achieves his goal.

"Neutrality, Qingyun's desire for neutrality can never be achieved through compromise. Only by having a strength that makes people fear can we achieve peace." Jun Wuxie said, changing the subject, "In the upcoming trip to the Flowing Cloud Forest, Prince Ning will definitely send one or two powerhouses to lurk in the dark. When the Blood鬃 Lion-Dog Beast dies and the four sects attract the attention of the ancient beasts and ferocious birds, they will seize the opportunity to obtain the Blood鬃 Lion-Dog Beast's beast core and essence blood."

"Therefore, the letter that Anning Princess brought is no different from a blank sheet of paper. It has no meaning for us, but for him, it is a weapon to make us willing to die."

"If that's the case, then Prince Ning is too insidious and vicious!" An Hidden Powerhouse Elder looked at Jun Wuxie and said, "Wuxie, what should we do about this trip to the Flowing Cloud Forest? After all, we have already agreed to Prince Ning, and we definitely can't not go."

"Of course we have to go, but we can't desperately rush inside, and we can't get caught in the siege of ancient beasts and ferocious birds. We can pretend to be blocked by a small number of ancient beasts and ferocious birds, and we can't gather together. We have to separate from each other to prevent the powerhouses sent by Prince Ning from seeing that we haven't suffered any losses and then personally taking action to wipe us out in one fell swoop."

He said, and couldn't help but ask, "Does our Qingyun have a formation that Prince Ning is afraid of?"

"Yes!"

Qingxuan Zhenren nodded and said, "Each of the five peaks has a sword formation left by the founding ancestors. When the five major sword formations are activated at the same time, they can be combined into a stronger sword formation. Relying on the energy accumulated by Qingyun's Sacred Spirit Earth Veins since ancient times, even if a Great Saint Extreme Heaven Realm powerhouse comes, they will be trapped. To break the formation, at least ten Great Saint Extreme Heaven Realm peak powerhouses are needed."

"It seems that this is one of the reasons why Prince Ning has not directly exerted extreme pressure on Qingyun. If he sends powerhouses to break the formation, the Emperor will definitely not sit idly by and may directly attack Prince Ning's mansion. However, as Prince Ning's power grows, we will eventually face that day."

"Yes, the future…"

The higher-ups all felt extremely heavy-hearted, and the expressions on their faces were somewhat pessimistic.

"Let's talk about the future when it comes. Before that moment, no one knows what changes will happen."

Qingxuan Zhenren nodded. Now he can only place his hopes on the young man in front of him.

"Wuxie, regarding today's matter, this seat still has to give an explanation to the disciples who witnessed everything, so how about announcing to the outside world that Zhenwu Peak's millennium salary will be revoked?"

Seeing that Jun Wuxie seemed to be about to turn his face, Qingxuan Zhenren hurriedly added, "Don't worry, this seat will personally give Zhenwu Peak's salary to Martial Uncle Chengyuan, and everyone's salary will be doubled. As for you, this seat will give you ten times the resources, just hoping that your cultivation speed can be faster and you can break through to the Saint King Realm as soon as possible."

"Then I will thank the Sect Leader on behalf of Zhenwu Peak's senior brothers and sisters. However, I don't want Spirit Rhyme Pills. I am a body cultivator, and the amount and quality of resources I need far exceed those of true qi cultivators. To break through the realm now, I need at least resources like Sacred Spirit Hundred Herb Liquid."

"No problem, as long as you can break through the realm, our Qingyun will definitely fully support you! Currently, the sect still has some elementary Sacred Spirit Hundred Herb Liquid, which is the same grade as the medicinal liquid you received during your entry assessment. This seat will personally send it to Zhenwu Peak later. When you reach the Saint King Realm, we will find ways to get some intermediate Sacred Spirit Hundred Herb Liquid and some natural treasures that enhance the flesh and blood qi."

"Thank you, Sect Leader."

Jun Wuxie was in a great mood. With resources, he can continue to break through the realm.

Before heading to the Flowing Cloud Forest, he must improve his realm as much as possible, so that he won't be so strenuous when dealing with it.

This time, he must not let Prince Ning obtain the Blood鬃 Lion-Dog Beast's beast core and essence blood.

If Prince Ning really breaks through to the Tyrant Saint Realm with the beast core and essence blood, then Zhenwu Peak and Qingyun will really be finished.

Because, a Tyrant Saint Realm Prince Ning would no longer have to worry about the top powerhouses around the Emperor, and could come to Qingyun at any time, and could easily break the formation alone.

"If there's nothing else, then we'll return to Zhenwu Peak."

"Go ahead."

Qingxuan Zhenren and the Peak Lords of each branch, as well as the Hidden Powerhouse Elders, all said with smiles. Even Zhenren Benlei's attitude has become very good.

Zhenren Benlei is now very clear that he can't afford to provoke this young man. Not only are all the higher-ups protecting him, but if he grows up in the future and seeks trouble for Benlei Peak, with this evil star's ruthless methods, it's simply unimaginable…

Jun Wuxie, Zhenren Chengyuan, and his senior brothers and sisters left the Qingyun Sacred Hall, but he pulled Qingxuan Zhenren out of the Sacred Hall.

"Wuxie, what else is the matter?"

Seeing him like this, Qingxuan Zhenren knew that he definitely had something to say to him.

Jun Wuxie looked around and said in a low voice, "Head Teacher, find an opportunity to mention it in front of Qin Yi's people, just say never let Ning Wang's Mansion know that Qingyun has produced another outstanding disciple. Qin Yi is already getting close to Princess Anning. What if Princess Anning throws an olive branch to Yue Wuxie, and Yue Wuxie runs away with Princess Anning?"

After Qingxuan Zhenren heard this, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, and he said, "You little brat, how can you be so shrewd?"

"The environment forced me to be. If I weren't shrewd, I would have died hundreds of times. I don't want to be targeted by Ning Wang's Mansion now. Although Qin Yi should have thought of this, I still have to remind him. If he didn't think of it, and really told Princess Anning about today's events, that would not be a good thing."

"So, you are using his jealousy to actively conceal and block news about you?" Qingxuan said, sighing, "In the future, if Qin Yi clashes with you, I hope you will try to spare his life…"

"I have no interest in his life, unless he wants my life. Head Teacher, we're going back. Remember to send the Hundred Herbs Elixir over as soon as possible."

They left, leaving Qingxuan Zhenren standing on the edge of the square in a daze.

"Qin Yi, I hope you don't clash with him in the future, otherwise even your teacher can't save you."

Qingxuan Zhenren sighed. Qin Yi was his most proud disciple. Besides appreciating his talent, it was impossible to say that he had no feelings for him.

However, in the grand scheme of things concerning the survival of the sect, what did this master-disciple relationship amount to?

Today, he witnessed the terrifying talent and combat power of that Yue Wuxie.

He knew that it probably wouldn't be long before Qin Yi was completely no match for Yue Wuxie.

He only hoped that Qin Yi would choose the right path in the future, not do anything that would harm the interests of the sect, and not clash with Yue Wuxie.

…

Zhenwu Peak Courtyard.

As soon as they returned to the courtyard, Third Senior Sister Yi Ling looked at Jun Wuxie with excitement, and said, "Little Junior Brother, Third Senior Sister admires you so much, you are too, too, too amazing!"

"Yes, ah." Fourth Senior Brother Han Ye looked at him with fiery eyes, and said, "Little Junior Brother, be my idol."

Eldest Senior Brother Nan Jin and Second Senior Sister Yun Shu smiled beside them. They had never felt so happy in all these years.

This feeling was like releasing all the grievances and gloom that had been accumulating in their hearts for many years, making them feel bright and cheerful, as if filled with sunshine.

"Go, go, go, what are you two talking about?" Cheng Yuan Zhenren glared at Yi Ling and Han Ye, and then looked at Jun Wuxie, stroking his beard and smiling, "Today, you have made our Zhenwu Peak proud! In Qingyun Holy Hall, the way those guys looked at you, this teacher feels extremely happy just thinking about it now. Even Qin Yi has never been so valued, hahaha!"

"Didn't I say that from now on, our Zhenwu Peak will no longer be bullied. But today in the Resource Hall, were you not scared by me?"

He thought of his murderous appearance, so bloody and cruel. He wondered how his senior brothers and sisters felt at the time.

"Little Junior Brother, have you killed many people before?"

Second Senior Sister Yun Shu asked softly, with a hint of heartache in her eyes.

In the Resource Hall, Little Junior Brother was covered in blood and went berserk. Others might have thought he was terrible, but she didn't think so.

Spending these days with Little Junior Brother, she knew that Little Junior Brother was not a bloodthirsty person.

She didn't know what Little Junior Brother had experienced in the past to have such intense killing intent when killing people.

"Killed many…"

Jun Wuxie said.

Third Senior Sister Yi Ling instantly turned into a curious baby, "How many is many?"

"Just many."

Jun Wuxie shook his head with a smile.

No one likes bloodshed and slaughter, but sometimes it is not a last resort, or there will always be someone to anger him, causing his killing intent to rise.

From the day he embarked on the path of cultivation until today, he couldn't count how many people he had killed.

Just killing the Starry Sky Allied Forces was billions, not to mention the creatures in the Dark Universe Small Realm, which were at least trillions.

He didn't want to kill people, but he never hesitated when killing people.

"Many is…"

"Third Senior Sister."

Second Senior Sister Yun Shu tugged at Yi Ling's sleeve. Yi Ling then reacted and said with a smile, "Okay, let's not talk about these things. Let's have a big meal today to celebrate! Fourth Junior Brother, hurry up and cook."

Han Ye scratched his head and said, "It seems that I am destined to be a hard worker in this life. Third Senior Sister, can I teach you how to cook?"

"No, Senior Sister is dull and can't learn it, and as a senior sister, how can I steal the limelight from my junior brother? I should leave all the opportunities to perform to my junior brother."

"Let me help Fourth Senior Brother."

Jun Wuxie walked towards the kitchen with a smile, but was grabbed by Yi Ling, who said, "No, Senior Sister has already said that she will take care of Junior Brother. You just wait, and Senior Sister will help."

"Third Senior Sister, you are too biased, right?"

Han Ye looked over from the kitchen and said, "You only know how to exploit me."

"Hahaha!"

Jun Wuxie, Cheng Yuan Zhenren, Nan Jin, and Yun Shu all laughed.

Jing Ya looked at their harmonious and warm scene at the entrance of the inner courtyard, and couldn't help but smile.

It seemed that letting Wuxie enter Qingyun was the right choice.

Although he also faced many crises, he was very happy here, with these senior brothers and sisters who treated him sincerely, able to give him spiritual warmth.

Thinking about it, Jing Ya's beautiful eyes gradually became moist.

She thought of the past in the Lower Realm, everything he had experienced, and those things she had learned about his past.

A young man had come all the way like that, experiencing so much hardship, rising up in adversity, and finally dying of exhaustion in the Dark Continent to protect a realm.

Every time she thought about it, she felt very uncomfortable in her heart, and felt sorry for him.

Those difficulties had passed, but the road ahead was still full of thorns, with new challenges and dangers waiting for him.

He seemed to be forever walking on a thorny road, just to pursue the future in his heart.