Chapter 202: Finally Fell for It

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

News came from Zhou He's side.

The meeting proceeded as usual, but the location changed from Cloud Spruce Peak to Ancient Net Mountain.

Shen Qing changed into the White Dragon Sect's robes, put on their mask, and planned to go to Ancient Net Mountain together with Zhou He.

If at that time these Earth Fiend Stars don't know the Heavenly Gang Star's location, I'll kill them all on the spot.

If they do know the Heavenly Gang Star's location, I'll still kill them all on the spot, then kill that Heavenly Gang Star as well.

Before the sun rose, the two took off from the West City Gate and flew toward Ancient Net Mountain.

On Ancient Net Mountain.

The Earth Majesty Star, Earth Repel Star, and Earth Culture Star—three Earth Fiend Stars—were already waiting here.

The Earth Majesty Star was fuming, his primordial qi surging wildly, his face red: 'Why?'

'Why did A Jiao die while Zhou He lives? Why wasn't it him who died?'

That Earth Slave Star Lin Jiao is the wife of the Earth Majesty Star.

The Earth Culture Star beside him hurried to smooth things over: 'Hey, don't rush, didn't the letter say? The Earth Slave Star was exposed and caught by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, there was nothing to be done—it's already good that the Earth Spirit Star is alive.'

The Earth Repel Star on the other side chuckled darkly: 'I doubt it, but what if the Earth Spirit Star defected to the Embroidered Uniform Guard? Joining forces with them to kill the Earth Slave Star is also possible.'

'The Earth Slave Star has been to Heavenly Star City more than once—why did something go wrong this time?'

These words immediately raised the Earth Majesty Star's anger another notch: 'In my view, that's exactly it! I'll make him pay for A Jiao with his life later!'

The Earth Culture Star glared at the Earth Repel Star: 'First calm down, later we'll ask, check the Earth Spirit Star's situation—if he feels guilty, we can speak then.'

Just then, a noisy clamor sounded from outside the house.

'Greetings, Earth Spirit Star! Who is this person beside you?'

The White Dragon Sect guards outside the door wanted to check Shen Qing's identity.

But Zhou He shouted angrily: 'Get lost!'

The gate guards' scalps went numb: 'Earth Spirit Star, this is the rule...'

In the next instant, the Earth Spirit Star's aura exploded: 'I said, get lost!'

The Earth Culture Star stepped out, patted the White Dragon Sect gate guards, then looked at Zhou He: 'Come in.'

Several people entered the room; before the furious Earth Majesty Star could speak, Zhou He exploded, shouting curses.

'Damn Earth Majesty Star, what are you trying to do? Why did the Earth Slave Star enter the city with no disguise at all, no vigilance, dragging the Embroidered Uniform Guard onto my turf?'

'What? You want to kill me? Fuck you, tell me—are you an undercover agent for the Embroidered Uniform Guard?'

These words left the Earth Majesty Star dumbfounded.

This is Zhou He's tactic: since he's been suspected and the suspicion is valid, he must never give the other side a chance to ask questions.

One must never fall into the self‑proof trap; the more you say, the more loopholes appear. The best choice is to counter‑question, throw the problem back, and let them fall into the self‑proof trap.

The Earth Majesty Star's face turned red: 'You're full of shit!'

Zhou He snorted coldly: 'Oh? Then explain why, as soon as the Earth Slave Star came to find me, the Embroidered Uniform Guard showed up at my door.'

'Didn't you already collude with the Embroidered Uniform Guard, sell us both out, and now you're living it up inside them?'

The Earth Majesty Star stood stunned: 'Damn, Zhou He's saying exactly my words!'

'You've finished speaking—what am I supposed to say now?'

Seeing the atmosphere grow ever tenser, the Earth Culture Star ran out again to mediate: 'Hold on, hold on, hold on—in my view, the Earth Slave Star just had bad luck and happened to be noticed by the Embroidered Uniform Guard; you two are fine.'

'Hurry up and sit down, calm down.'

The Earth Culture Star pressed down on the Earth Majesty Star's shoulder to push him into his seat, then walked over and pulled Zhou He into his seat.

At that moment, Shen Qing could no longer hold back his laughter.

If this were his past life, Zhou He would surely win a best‑actor award; that performance just now was flawless.

And the Earth Culture Star deserves a gold‑medal support award; without him, Shen Qing would have flipped the table at the gate just now.

Soon the atmosphere inside eased a little.

The Earth Culture Star took the main seat.

Although the Earth Culture Star ranks below the Earth Majesty Star, his authority in the sect is higher.

He adjusted his clothes, then spoke.

'Everyone knows the purpose of this meeting.'

'But there are still some other matters to discuss.'

The Earth Culture Star looked around at the people: 'You all know we've already lost five Earth Fiend Stars to Shen Qing, and with this Earth Slave Star it makes six.'

'The sect is short‑handed.'

'Do you have anyone who can...'

Zhou He spoke: 'Don't bother saying it—who would dare join us at this juncture? Shen Qing's fame spreads far and wide; now nobody in Azure Prefecture dares to join our White Dragon Sect.'

The Earth Majesty Star and Earth Repel Star stayed silent, clearly agreeing with Zhou He.

Zhou He waved his hand, somewhat impatiently.

'Don't talk about anything else—before we deal with Shen Qing, nobody will dare join our White Dragon Sect, so just tell us how to handle him.'

'Wasn't it said a Heavenly Gang Star would come? After all this time, we don't even know which Heavenly Gang Star is supposed to show up.'

The Earth Culture Star said: 'Don't worry, the Heavenly Gang Star will come.'

Zhou He stood up straight away, slapped the table: 'No! He will come, he will come!'

'Whether he comes or not I don't care, but with the Earth Slave Star dead, could the Embroidered Uniform Guard already know what we're planning?'

'The longer we drag this out, the more likely problems arise—don't you know? If we're going to act, we must do it quickly!'

'We must avenge the Earth Slave Star—quickly!'

That last sentence was deliberately spoken by Zhou He, just to provoke Di Wei Xing.

As expected, Di Wei Xing immediately stood up upon hearing that he was to avenge Di Nu Xing.

"Exactly! The longer we drag this out, the higher our chance of exposure! Di Wen Xing, where are the other people of Tian Gang Xing? Who exactly is he? What a big deal!"

"He hasn't said a single word so far; back when Tian Meng Xing led us, we never had such a big deal, right? Who exactly is this Tian Gang Xing this time?"

"Just tell us whether he's coming or not!"

"I'm still waiting to avenge Di Nu Xing!"

Now it's Di Wen Xing's turn to be stunned—just moments ago those two were fighting to the death, and now they're wearing the same pants? He, Di Wen Xing, has become an outsider.

Di Wen Xing stood up: "I don't want to either, but this Tian Gang Xing is somewhat special—his temper is rather odd, I don't dare provoke him; he only said he'll come when the time arrives."

Zhou He narrowed his eyes—the moment has arrived!

"Odd temper? Then say it out! I want to see just how odd it is! If you won't provoke him, I'll go!"

Di Wei Xing also slapped the table.

Di Pi Xing, enjoying the spectacle and not thinking it's too big, joined in the clamor: "Then Di Wen Xing, you go ahead and say it."

Di Wen Xing also lost his temper: "Fine, then I'll say it."

"This time it's Tian Sha Xing who's coming! He's at Three Tigers Mountain Villa—whoever's brave enough, go, and I'll wait here for your good news!"

Upon saying that.

Di Wei Xing sat down, because Tian Sha Xing is infamous for his bad temper, and he absolutely cannot beat Tian Sha Xing.

Di Pi Xing fell silent, because he was just here to make up the numbers—if nobody else was arguing, he should stay out of it.

Zhou He fell silent, because he even dares...

But just then, Shen Qing in the corner stood up—only to see a black great sun instantly reappear, rolling black mist surging forth and in the blink of an eye enveloping Ancient Net Mountain.

Everyone in the room turned their gaze toward Shen Qing.

Only to see the mask on Shen Qing's face shattered into fragments by his true qi, his hands slowly rising as he removed the black hood, and a chilling smile appeared on his face.

"Finally took the bait!"