[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an":3,"chapter-laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-hiding-in-the-martial-world-to-become-supreme-chapter-568":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hiding in the Martial World to Become Ancestor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2231182,4164,"Chapter 568: Intricate and Complex, Playing Along with the Scheme","hiding-in-the-martial-world-to-become-supreme-chapter-568",568,"\u003Cp>For the next three days, Chen Mu was not idle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a martial artist who had just arrived in the capital, he spent his days lingering in important areas of the Dragon Court's inner and outer cities, crowded places, and tea houses and wine shops where news traveled fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly aimless, he was actually using his Heavenly Palace realm spiritual sense and keen observation to collect clues about the Dragon Court's recent movements, the dynamics of various factions, and any traces that might be related to the \"Beast God\" or the \"Mountain and River State-Founding Tripod.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard rumors that the Emperor had been slightly unwell recently and had not attended court for many days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard whispers of several princes secretly competing and trying to win over court officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard of slight friction between the Martial Suppression Division and the Dragon-Protecting Division due to overlapping responsibilities in a major case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also heard gossip about the \"Fengtian Hall\" recently strengthening its guards and the frequent flow of strange light at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But regarding the \"Beast God,\" there was not a single whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This organization acted with great secrecy, and in a core location like the Dragon Court, they would hide even more deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu arrived on time at the \"Qingfeng Tea House,\" located in the inner city's west district, near the Xihua Gate, known for its elegance and quietness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tea house had three floors, a wooden structure, and an antique style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu ascended to the third floor, arrived at the door of room number three of the Jia section, and knocked lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Star Lord's voice came from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu pushed the door and entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, three people were already seated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to Sun Star Lord, who was disguised as a scholar, there was Pojun Star Lord, dressed in black with a cold aura, and the \"one-eyed old servant\" Qisha Star Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four met without any small talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Star Lord waved his hand to set up a sound-insulation barrier and spoke first, his voice grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The situation is not looking good. I have received confirmed news that three days ago, the Dragon-Protecting Division intercepted and killed two peripheral members of the 'Beast God' in the inner city's East Market who were attempting to infiltrate under the cover of a merchant caravan; both were of the Earth Altar realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But before they were captured, they self-detonated, their souls destroyed, leaving no survivors. From the remains, the Dragon-Protecting Division recovered a fragment of an encrypted route map, which, after preliminary decryption by 'Tianji' Star Lord, points directly to the west side of the Fengtian Hall, near the entrance of the drainage culvert by the 'Treasure Pavilion'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pojun Star Lord interjected, his voice low. \"I monitored the Xihua Gate and the nearby clan mansions for three days and discovered that several unfamiliar guests have been entering and leaving the mansion of the 'Prince of Anping' recently. Their auras are cold, their martial arts styles are vastly different from ordinary people, and they have had secret contact with a eunuch in the palace responsible for procurement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Prince of Anping is the current Emperor's third uncle; he has always been low-key, but it is rumored that he has old ties with certain tribes in the southern region of the Tiannan Province.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qisha Star Lord added in a hoarse voice, \"I wandered around a few underground gambling dens and black markets and heard some rumors. Someone is buying 'Array-Breaking Awls,' 'Invisibility Pills,' and 'Filth-God Sand' that can pollute and erode spirituality in a short time at high prices!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The buyer is very mysterious, but the delivery location vaguely points to an abandoned residence in 'Copper Gong Alley' in the West City. I went to investigate; that residence is covered by an array, and the internal evil aura is quite heavy—it does not look like a good place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu listened quietly and then concisely summarized what he had seen and heard over the past three days, especially the rumors about the strengthened guards at the Fengtian Hall and the strange lights at night, as well as the subtle dynamics of the Dragon Court's high-level officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drainage culvert, Prince of Anping, Filth-God Sand, Fengtian Hall anomalies...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Star Lord's eyes flashed with sharp light. \"It seems the Beast God's target is indeed the 'Mountain and River State-Founding Tripod' within the Fengtian Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They plan to infiltrate from the west drainage culvert, perhaps with insiders responding, and have prepared vicious items like 'Filth-God Sand' with the intention of polluting the precious tripod. The time is very likely the seventh day of next month, when the Tripod Qi is at its most leaked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That abandoned residence is very likely a secret stronghold of the Beast God within the Dragon Court, used for storing supplies and hiding personnel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pojun Star Lord said coldly, \"The area from the Xihua Gate to the west side of the Fengtian Hall is the range we are responsible for. That culvert entrance, the Prince of Anping's mansion, and the abandoned residence in Copper Gong Alley are all within this area.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does Ziwei Star Lord mean...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Star Lord looked at the three. \"Before we ascertain the Beast God's specific action plan and personnel deployment, we should not alert the enemy. But we need to strictly monitor these locations, especially the abandoned residence in Copper Gong Alley and the drainage culvert entrance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we can confirm that the Beast God's main force is hiding in the abandoned residence, or figure out their infiltration path and time, we can join forces with other groups to wipe them out in one fell swoop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How to distribute the tasks?\" Qisha Star Lord asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like this: Pojun, you continue to watch the Prince of Anping's mansion, especially his contact with palace personnel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Star Lord said, \"Qisha, you are responsible for monitoring the abandoned residence in Copper Gong Alley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Chen Mu. \"Wu Qu, you and I will be responsible for screening and confirming the specific location and guard situation of the drainage culvert entrance, and whether the Beast God has already tampered with its interior. At the same time, be ready to support Pojun and Qisha at any time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu nodded: \"Can do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four discussed some details and contact codes, then dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu left the tea house, identified the direction, and walked unhurriedly toward the direction of the palace wall inside the Xihua Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four gathered at the tea house again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Star Lord spoke gravely. \"The information obtained from these days of investigation is shocking. We previously underestimated the Beast God's plot this time, and we also underestimated the depth of their infiltration into the Dragon Court!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath and said slowly: \"It has been basically confirmed that the abandoned residence in Copper Gong Alley, which Qisha was monitoring, is one of the Beast God's important strongholds in the Dragon Court.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I joined forces with him to risk infiltrating the periphery to investigate, and discovered the aura fluctuations of at least five Heavenly Palace realm Beast Gods inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two of them are clearly in the mid-stage of the Heavenly Palace realm. They seem to be preparing a large amount of 'Filth-God Sand' and some kind of sacrificial evil artifact. What is even more alarming is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone. \"We discovered the unique marks and residual auras of the Extreme Joy Demon Sect, the Myriad Poison Sect, the Blood Demon Sect, and the Longevity Sect near the abandoned residence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Four Great Demon Sects?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pojun Star Lord's voice was icy. \"They are actually involved in this too? And mixed up with the Beast God?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fierce light flashed in Qisha Star Lord's eyes. \"Although they are only peripheral personnel, their marks cannot be faked. It seems the Beast God has promised them heavy profits to tie them to their chariot. With their assistance, the Beast God's actions in the Dragon Court will be even more hidden and smooth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu also felt a chill in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four of the Five Great Demon Sects had appeared together, colluding with the Beast God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This lineup was enough to trigger a catastrophe that could sweep across several provinces, yet now they were targeting the core of the Dragon Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not the worst part.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Star Lord's tone was heavy. \"Pojun has made an even more astonishing discovery on his side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pojun Star Lord slowly raised his head, the killing intent in his eyes almost solidifying. \"The Prince of Anping is indeed involved with the Beast God. After I secretly followed and used secret methods to spy on those guests in his mansion, it has been confirmed that they are members of the Beast God.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And one of them is very likely a Beast God known for 'illusion,' a Mirage Dragon in disguise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The eunuch in the palace they frequently contact belongs to the Procurement Division of the Neiwu Prefecture, and the Chief Eunuch of the Procurement Division is the godson of Gao Rang, the attendant eunuch of the Ceremonial Secretariat and a favorite in front of the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gao Rang?\" Chen Mu raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person was a close attendant to the Emperor, one of the great eunuchs with immense power who could rival the Cabinet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pojun continued, \"By monitoring Gao Rang's godson and using some special channels, we discovered that there is more than one high-ranking court official connected to the Beast God—or rather, to the line of the Prince of Anping and Gao Rang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Neng, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War; Qian Youdao, a Director in the Ministry of Revenue; and even Zhao Kuo, a Deputy General of the Capital's Divine Machine Battalion, all have secret financial and interest dealings with the Prince of Anping's mansion or Gao Rang, and their recent behavior has been abnormal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ministry of War, Ministry of Revenue, Capital Battalion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were key positions in charge of armaments, money, grain, and the defense of the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If these people were controlled or bought by the Beast God, the consequences would be unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The drainage culvert entrance we investigated earlier has also been tampered with by the Beast God.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu spoke at the right moment, his voice steady. \"Sun Star Lord and I confirmed that among the guards at that entrance, two Imperial Guard captains have been replaced; they are Beast God members in disguise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inside the culvert, several extremely hidden arrays have been set up. Once activated, they can block external investigation for a short time and draw upon the underground evil spirits to provide cover for the infiltrators. Judging by the layout method, it does not look like the Beast God's usual style; it actually has a bit of the Longevity Sect's shadow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ministry of War, Ministry of Revenue, Capital Battalion, Inner Court, Imperial Clan, Four Great Demon Sects, at least five Heavenly Palace Beast Gods, and those corrupted court officials...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast, complex black network rooted within the Dragon Court was now clearly presented before the four of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Beast God's move this time was definitely not a small disturbance, but a long-planned, internally and externally colluding, must-win operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do Ziwei Star Lord and Tianji Star Lord have any instructions?\" Qisha Star Lord asked in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Star Lord nodded slowly, his expression easing slightly. \"Tianji Star Lord has synthesized intelligence from all sides and has roughly deduced the Beast God's complete plan. They will split into multiple routes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One route, led by the Mirage Dragon with some elites, will infiltrate from the controlled drainage culvert and head straight for the Fengtian Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One route, consisting of experts from the Four Great Demon Sects and some Beast Gods, will create chaos throughout the Dragon Court to attract the attention of the guards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And those bought officials and generals in the court will be responsible for creating defense loopholes at critical moments, and may even launch a mutiny to cooperate with the Beast God's actions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ultimate goal is to use 'Filth-God Sand' to pollute the 'Mountain and River State-Founding Tripod' and attempt to hijack or destroy this tripod in the chaos!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a grand gesture.\" Pojun Star Lord snorted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Star Lord changed the subject, a strange look flashing in his eyes. \"Tianji Star Lord also mentioned that the palace is not entirely unprepared. The Dragon-Protecting Division and the Emperor have already become aware of what we have investigated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Chen Mu's gaze flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know the specifics. But recently, the palace guards have been changing shifts frequently, and some generals in key positions have been quietly replaced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Star Lord whispered, \"Although the Emperor claims to be ill and does not attend court, it is said that important ministers still secretly report to him in the Yangxin Hall every day. The Dragon-Protecting Division has also been unusually active recently, secretly arresting several low-to-mid-level officials for unknown reasons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tianji Star Lord speculates that the Emperor might be playing along with the scheme, intending to use this opportunity to draw out the worms in the court and the Demon Sect forces, and wipe them all out in one go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2238,"2026-06-18T01:09:53.679Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","644c6277d8dd2c77ea372ecbd23d3560dddc8c35fb10499a169714e42bae6e9a","hiding-in-the-martial-world-to-become-ancestor-chapter-569","hiding-in-the-martial-world-to-become-supreme-chapter-567",576,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhiding-in-the-martial-world-to-become-ancestor-cover.jpg"]