Chapter 258

The last one is a Daoist Cultivator residing within Qian Prefecture—Yunyi Xianweng.

He originally lived in seclusion deep in the mountains and old forests, cultivating without concern for worldly affairs.

He possesses the Heaven and Earth Talisman Classic, taking the power of heaven and earth as his foundation, mastering the most mysterious and powerful force between heaven and earth.

Those who cultivate this classic naturally exude an ancient and profound aura from their whole body, as if they themselves were a bridge connecting heaven and earth and linking past and present.

No need for flashy moves or entangling clouds and mist; a simple point, palm, or sword swing suffices.

One can then draw upon the power of heaven and earth to form powerful runes or spell formations, directly suppressing or destroying enemies.

If the Flame King—or those behind him—have no hidden tricks, then these three ordinary Cultivators are nothing.

Meanwhile, the eunuch elder of the Da Qian imperial palace and the chief of the Suspension Mirror Office took the opportunity to sneak into the main camp to seek the Flame King's whereabouts.

They carefully plotted, attempting to erect an impregnable defensive line.

After landing, the five quickly exchanged glances, then dispersed and began scouting the surrounding area.

"Just where did the Flame King find these experts?"

In this way, after the five great clans surrendered, they were immediately slaughtered.

According to the plan, that Daoist Cultivation will be responsible for creating chaos and attracting attention.

Jing Yaoyan took a deep breath, striving to calm the anger in his heart.

However, this did not cause the five to feel the slightest hesitation.

We've laid our cards bare, playing external moves—we five great dynasties are your fathers!

If the Da Qian dynasty does not act, it's fine; but once it acts, its lineup can now sweep across most forces of the Tianwu Continent.

Or rather, their limited vision left them insufficiently prepared.

However, they ultimately miscalculated—not due to lack of effort, but because they understood too little of the Da Qian dynasty's true foundation.

They may well be the true masterminds behind this rebellion.

The Heavenly Laughing Demon Lord beside them couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

They used Yan Wang's rebellion to achieve their own goals, completely disregarding the lives and deaths of innocent civilians.

They underestimated the Da Qian dynasty's foundation!

He knew that now was not the time for anger; they had to calm down and carefully analyze the current situation.

Although Yan Wang is an imperial surname‑different king of the Da Qian dynasty, directing such experts is far from easy.

They did not charge straight into Yan Wang's main camp, but instead chose a remote place to settle.

Their objective this time is to scout the realities of Yan Wang's main camp.

There are also many behind‑the‑scenes supporters continuously backing him.

Their movements were light and agile, like ghosts, moving freely through the night.

They exchanged a glance, a flicker of determination and resolve flashing in their eyes.

This is like a chess player who, when setting up the board, sees only the next few moves ahead, overlooking the opponent's hidden resources and trump cards.

In this Da Qian crisis, however, he voluntarily stepped forward, willing to contribute his modest strength to the imperial house.

The defenses of Yan Wang's main camp are so tight that forcing an entry would obviously be difficult.

These five united form a lineup rarely seen under heaven today.

Obviously, behind this Yan Wang rebellion...

Night fell, and the starlight grew dim.

So, the five began to voice their own opinions and pool their wisdom, quickly devising a meticulous and detailed plan.

Once the target is found, the imperial house's elder ancestor and the imperial house's attendant will join forces to launch a fatal strike!

After the plan was set, the five dispersed again, each making their own preparations.

"These damned rats!"

Among the five, the Chief of the Suspension Mirror Office, Jing Yaoyan, now had a deathly pale face and shouted angrily in a low voice.

Isn't it nice that we all come and go?

Now it's fine, you're playing external moves, right?

Alright then.

Sentries and hidden posts were spread all around; each post was equipped with elite soldiers, their eyes as sharp as hawks' and falcons', constantly scanning the surroundings.

Yet what they saw and heard made them feel an unprecedented pressure.

That also makes sense.

"It seems there are still many behind‑the‑scenes figures behind Yan Wang that we don't know about."

Wanting to sneak into the main camp silently is no easy task.

Even a broken boat still has three catties of nails!

The white‑haired Cloud‑Transcendent Immortal Elder spoke in a deep voice.

And the power of these three joining forces is easy to imagine.

After all, Yan Wang is no pushover; acting rashly might scare the snake.

These martial artists were all hired by Yan Wang at great expense; some excel at swordsmanship, some are versed in fists and feet, some specialize in hidden weapons—each is a master possessing extraordinary skills.

And the hidden posts concealed in the darkness are even harder to guard against, appearing and disappearing like ghosts, making them hard to fathom.

And Yan Wang is merely a puppet they have pushed to the forefront.

Night deepened, the moonlight like silver.

This undoubtedly made the defenses of Yan Wang's main camp even stronger, like adding wings to a tiger.

Not long after, five figures swiftly approached from different directions, eventually converging at a point.

Da Qian dynasty, as an outstanding among the five great dynasties, possesses historical accumulation and resources far beyond what appears on the surface.

Yan King's main camp, as the core of this rebellion, its defenses are exceedingly strict, far beyond their imagination.

Although now, due to Yan King's precautions.

They are all outstanding figures in the martial world, naturally aware that these experts' backgrounds are not simple.

Swish!

Five people are like five sharp swords, directly pointing at the heart of Yan King's main camp!

But their strength is absolutely not to be underestimated.

These three, although not top-tier experts in the Cultivation realm, are also not taken seriously by the five of them.

As the Head of the Surveillance Bureau, he naturally knows the grease behind this.

Previously, the Da Qian dynasty had always confronted you openly on the battlefield.

These behind-the-scenes people have always been secretly controlling everything.

Yan King and his aides are clearly on guard against this move of the Da Qian dynasty.

At this moment, their faces all appear unusually solemn, as if bearing a tremendous weight.

Besides these overt defensive forces, countless martial artists are stationed within the camp.

Know that the Cultivation realm is already the pinnacle of the martial world; each Cultivation expert possesses the power to destroy heaven and earth.

Their purpose in this expedition is clear—to launch a surprise attack on Yan King and seize the fate of the world in one fell swoop!

The five turned into five streams of light, silently descending upon the border of Yan Province.

However, what shocked the five most was still the three internal-force experts of Cultivation level stationed within the camp.

The fall of Xiong'an City, and the slaughter of the five great families after their surrender, clearly also the work of these behind-the-scenes figures.

Then these three are still not taken seriously by the five of them.

Since we have already come here, we absolutely cannot return empty-handed!

To cover up their crimes, they do not hesitate to sacrifice innocent lives; such conduct is simply outrageous.

Moreover, needless to say, as one of the foremost among the five great dynasties, the Da Qian dynasty.

An earth-shattering battle is about to begin……

Daoist Cultivator Yun Yixian Weng takes the lead; seen standing at the pinnacle of wind and cloud, eyes slightly closed, demeanor solemn, as if one with heaven and earth.

(End of chapter)