Chapter 520: Tianlian Zhenren Pays a Visit

Tianlian junior sister, go first to Longshe Shan and keep watch.

Tianjian Daoist had reached halfway when he felt the tremors of battle; the Yin Gui Sect's fight had broken out, and they were not in a hurry to go over—this place is very dangerous; that person on Longshe Shan is a dangerous individual, and someone needs to hinder him a bit.

A brief obstruction will suffice; however long we can gain, leave it all to the junior sister.

This operation is an important undertaking of the Heavenly Heart Sect; it must not fail… the survival or destruction of the Yin Gui Sect hinges on his single thought; we cannot be careless.

We must act cautiously, anticipating any mishap; Chen Chuyang is the most likely source of trouble, and also a point that Tianjian Daoist currently does not know how to resolve. Tianlian junior sister has some acquaintance with that person, so she can be sent to buy time.

This is a plan he devised before arriving—not a plan of a plan; I hope that person doesn't notice and doesn't come to obstruct his actions; at the very least, we should wait until they have destroyed the Yin Gui Sect before that person can leave Longshe Shan.

Tianlian Zhenren cupped his hands and said, "Yes, senior brother."

Tianjian Daoist instructed, "Junior sister, be careful; if it cannot be done, then don't do it."

"Your safety is the most important; if it truly cannot be done, leave Longshe Shan ahead of time; do not provoke a conflict with Chen Chuyang."

Tianlian Zhenren nodded and said, "Senior brother, rest assured; junior sister will take care, I will not let myself fall into danger; senior brother also be careful, the Yin Gui Sect is very crafty, do not fall for their traps; also those other forces, senior brother must be extremely cautious, do not believe their one-sided words."

At such a moment, no faction can be trusted—only oneself can be relied upon; Tianjian senior brother is impulsive and easily angered, yet Tianlian Zhenren still feels compelled to remind him, after all he is her senior brother; this affair concerns the future of the Heavenly Heart Sect and also Tianjian Daoist's life, so we must be exceedingly cautious.

"Senior brother understands; junior sister, take care."

"Senior brother, you too must take care."

Tianlian Zhenren and Tianjian Daoist separated; this operation is Tianjian Daoist leading a group ahead, while she stays behind alone to stall Chen Chuyang—a task of utmost importance that cannot afford any mishap.

Tianlian Zhenren gave a wry smile, turned, and gazed at Longshe Cheng, which was bustling extraordinarily, undisturbed by the Yin Gui Sect's stirrings.

It appears the Yin Gui Sect's fight is unrelated to them; they go about their own world.

"Mortals are mortals; they do not understand danger."

Longshe Cheng was not worth her staying; she turned and departed, heading for Longshe Shan.

Not long after, she reached the base of Longshe Shan, eyeing the mist and formation ahead; Tianlian Zhenren looked again and could not help but exclaim: "The formation of Longshe Shan is still as complex and dangerous as ever."

"Compared to my previous visit, it seems to have been upgraded once more."

She cannot fathom it, cannot perceive it; that ever-present danger continually stimulates her nerves.

Tianlian Zhenren steadied her mind, refusing to let fear and apprehension control her.

She cupped her hands, ready to speak, coming to pay a visit—courtesy was essential.

She must not antagonize Chen Chuyang, nor let him sense anything amiss.

"Hum."

The mist rolled.

The formation rotated, and a passage appeared before her.

Tianlian Zhenren knew that person had sensed her arrival; she felt no shock or oddness, only calm, as she entered the passage and walked step by step inward; the mist dissipated and the formation faded.

She had already entered the interior of Longshe Shan; raising her head, she saw Chen Chuyang on the mountain watching her.

Tianlian Zhenren walked up and stood before Chen Chuyang.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist."

For some reason, Tianlian Zhenren's heart fluttered, as if her inner secrets had been laid bare.

Under Chen Chuyang's stare, no secret could remain hidden.

Chen Chuyang merely gazed at Tianlian Zhenren in silence, imposing the greatest pressure upon her.

Actually, Chen Chuyang knows all; the external situation cannot escape his gaze—Tianlian Zhenren's intent, the Heavenly Heart Sect's scheme, the Yin Gui Sect's battle—all lie within his eyes.

Clear as day.

The Yin Gui Sect's internal battle needs no action from him; Yin Gui Zhenren had already given notice beforehand, and that fight also does not require his involvement.

The Heavenly Heart Sect's operation this time is doomed to fail; they have been targeted by many.

This time, it is not the Heavenly Heart Sect plotting against the Yin Gui Sect.

Rather, it is the Yin Gui Sect plotting against the Heavenly Heart Sect.

The Monster Race is on the move, the Spirit Sword Sect is active, and the Great Qi Dynasty is also stirring.

All attention is focused here, whereas Mu Longhao is being ignored.

Chen Chuyang extended his spiritual sense, fixing on three towns without drawing it back; Mu Longhao, that little mouse, is exceedingly crafty and could strike at any moment—this is a prime moment to act.

It remained still, hiding somewhere, waiting and plotting.

Jing Yuheng led a contingent slowly toward the Yin Gui Sect, his intentions impure.

Tianjian Daoist and his companions from the Heavenly Heart Sect had long been marked; from the moment they departed the sect, they were under watch.

Those individuals lie hidden in the dark, waiting for Tianjian Daoist and his companions to show a weakness.

Tianlian Zhenren had been isolated; the one coming to delay her could be her lifeline, also her vital point.

Is it luck? Or fate?

Chen Chuyang gave Tianlian Zhenren a deep stare; she was startled, her body trembled slightly, and she quickly concealed her reaction, not allowing herself to become overly fearful or tense.

"Fellow Daoist, why do you gaze at me with such eyes?"

Chen Chuyang chuckled, "Tianlian Zhenren, you didn't come just for small talk, did you?"

Getting straight to the point, Chen Chuyang probed with questions.

Tianlian Zhenren smiled, "Of course not; I have come this time at the behest of my sect leader, senior brother, to cooperate with you, fellow Daoist."

"Cooperation?" Chen Chuyang raised an eyebrow, "I don't recall any basis for cooperation between me and the Heavenly Heart Sect."

Tianlian Zhenren replied, "Indeed there is; our sect leader, senior brother, wishes to cooperate with you, fellow Daoist, and the Chen clan, to help the Chen clan rise and become one of the foremost families in the Great Qi Dynasty."

"Oh?" Chen Chuyang smiled, "Then what must my Chen clan contribute?"

Tianlian Zhenren paused, expecting Chen Chuyang to be excited and delighted.

She never expected him to be so unperturbed, so composed.

"Fellow Daoist, you need not contribute anything; you only need to stand together with my Heavenly Heart Sect through thick and thin."

Chen Chuyang's eyes narrowed. "Share weal and woe?" That's not a simple request, nor a simple cooperation.

The Chen Clan's strength is weak; I'm afraid we can't be of help to the Heavenly Heart Sect.

The Chen Clan is weak, but fellow Daoist, you are strong.

The Heavenly Heart Sect has taken a fancy to Chen Chuyang, not the Chen Clan.

Families like the Chen Clan are many in the Great Qi Dynasty; I wouldn't dare say there are hundreds, but there are certainly dozens.

Why choose the Chen Clan? Simply because they have taken a fancy to Chen Chuyang's strength.

If one does not wish to be an enemy of Chen Chuyang, one must become an ally.

Cooperation is undoubtedly the best way, greatly beneficial to the Chen Clan; this kind of cooperation counts as the Heavenly Heart Sect making concessions, which is rare, as the Heavenly Heart Sect seldom gives up profits to a clan.