Chapter 286

The four people including Yun Jing retreated half a step subconsciously; although they understood Cao Zhengyang, they had never felt the terror of this Taiqing Sect Master as truly as they did at this moment.

Cao Zhengyang paced to Master Tianshu and said lightly: "Actually, I quite like you; after all, you are the youngest compared to Master Lingxu."

"Otherwise, why would I only hurt him and not you."

Afterward, he leaned in close.

"But whether you can seize this opportunity depends on your performance."

At this time, Master Tianshu had long since lost his mind, the desire to survive making him tremble all over, nodding repeatedly as if roaring.

"I'll talk, I'll talk, that dried corpse was indeed controlled and driven by us, and now it is locked in a cage on the back mountain."

"And this matter was planned by Master Xuanji from beginning to end; the specifics have to start from the Five Sects War, we also accidentally discovered that cave under the Gobi mineral vein..."

Master Tianshu had long since stopped caring, revealing all the secrets of the Tianji Sect, his eyes full of begging madness.

As one secret after another was revealed, everyone's expressions became increasingly solemn.

This layout, which spanned several years, was even more sinister and ruthless than imagined, and so large.

Until hearing halfway, everyone almost subconsciously turned to look at Zhou Qing.

The young man stood with his hands behind his back, his expression surprisingly calm.

Because Master Tianshu's confession was exactly the same as Zhou Qing's analysis of peeling the cocoon!

If Zhou Qing hadn't insisted on investigating, the Taiqingmen would probably have been both defeated with the Jin Leizong by now, and the Tianji Sect would have sat back and reaped the benefits.

The four people including Yun Jing were even paler; they prided themselves on being foolproof, but didn't expect they had already been in the game.

They never expected that the Tianji Sect, which was usually inconspicuous, had planned so far!

As for Lu Yaoyao, her eyes were already shining, looking at Zhou Qing with admiration.

It seemed that the person standing in front of her was not a fellow disciple, but a peerless hero who turned the tide.

Yan Xiaohu and Li Daoxuan frowned, looked at Zhou Qing, then at them, and sighed lightly in unison.

Sure enough, there is still a gap between people.

This sudden sect war seemed to be the most correct decision at this moment.

If they hesitated any longer, once the Tianji Sect's conspiracy succeeded, the Taiqingmen would definitely fall into an irreparable place.

"Tian Hong was also deliberately sent by us to disturb the line of sight... there are several of our undercover agents on your side, this is the list... the Sect Master of Jin Leizong, Lei Wuji, should have become half-human and half-ghost by now..."

"Originally according to the plan, we would borrow his hand later, and with our secret promotion, use the lives of the two peak masters of the Taiqingmen... by the way, keep me, I can still control the decision-making of Senior Sikong Yan, the Palace Master of the Cangyan Dao Palace..."

"A total of eight drops of heart blood, this was back then..."

Master Tianshu racked his brains, revealing useful clues one by one, just to exchange for a chance to live.

When Zhou Qing heard the end, his brows were tightly locked, and the killing intent in his eyes surged like substance.

If this sect war hadn't been launched in time, a year later, the two uncles would have really been calculated to death by them.

And even if the sect took revenge, it would have taken the wrong revenge in a muddle.

This kind of chain of poisonous schemes is truly killing without blood!

Cao Zhengyang was also full of killing intent, just didn't expect that they could actually control Senior Sikong Yan.

More than a dozen peak masters had gloomy expressions; who could have thought that the usually timid Tianji Sect hid such deep fangs.

On the surface, they were vassals of the Cangyan Dao Palace, but in reality, they were the manipulators hiding behind the scenes.

No wonder during the Battle of Canglan Mountain, Senior Sikong Yan clearly backstabbed everyone, but afterward, the Tianji Sect was still willing to be his lackey.

Powerful, truly powerful!

The four major sects were almost all played in the palm of their hands by them silently.

"There is one more thing, it's about Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi of the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong!" Soon, Master Tianshu said to the end, as if suddenly remembering something, his voice rose sharply.

The four people including Yun Jing were shocked, and four sharp gazes shot over like sharp swords.

Damn Tianji Sect, what poisonous scheme did they hide from them again?

But Master Tianshu shrank and peeked at Cao Zhengyang, his Adam's apple bobbing as he said: "This matter... this matter can only be reported to the Taiqingmen."

Cao Zhengyang subconsciously looked at the four people including Yun Jing; although they were unwilling, they could only prepare to leave to avoid suspicion.

But didn't expect Cao Zhengyang to say lightly: "You stay. Now the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong and the Taiqingmen are of the same breath and branch; no matter what secrets, we should be honest with each other."

For a moment, the bodies of the four people including Yun Jing trembled, and their eyes instantly turned red.

In fact, based on the current strength of the Taiqingmen, they didn't need to pay attention to them at all, and even if they wanted to, the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong would be the next Tianji Sect.

But Cao Zhengyang not only didn't treat them as vassals, but at this critical moment, gave enough trust and respect in the most straightforward way.

This breadth of mind is heavier than any alliance oath.

"Thank you, Sect Master Cao!" The four clasped their fists and bowed in unison.

Zhou Qing clicked his tongue secretly; this set of playing with human hearts was considered to have been mastered by the Sect Master Uncle.

And Master Tianshu felt tight in his heart; he originally wanted to leave some sowing of discord, but in front of Cao Zhengyang's openness, it was so pale and weak.

At this time, Master Tianshu had to turn his gaze to Yun Jing: "May I ask the four of you, after Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi entered the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong back then, did she have a serious illness?"

Yun Jing's pupils shrank, and after a brief ponder, she nodded reluctantly: "Yes, but how do you know?"

When Immortal Immortal Xuanyou entered the sect back then, before changing her name, she was just a Qi Condensation pawn that no one cared about, and it was a long time ago, so she wouldn't be noticed at all.

Master Tianshu said somewhat shamefully: "Because that illness was deliberately created by us!"

As soon as the words fell, the four people including Yun Jing rose up at the same time, their spiritual power surging subconsciously, and their clothes rustling.

If it weren't for being shocked by Cao Zhengyang's pressure, they would probably have rushed up to tear Master Tianshu to pieces right now.

"It wasn't me!" Master Tianshu had expected their reaction, hurriedly retreating to defend himself, "It was Master Xuanji, he was the leader!"

"What exactly is going on?" Yun Jing's voice was icy, questioning while suppressing her anger.

She didn't care who specifically did it; anyway, from the time you poured out the secrets of the Tianji Sect until now, almost all the blame had been thrown to the dead Master Xuanji, and everything was already dead without proof.

Cao Zhengyang and the others also frowned, their bodies leaning forward slightly, waiting for the next part.

Master Tianshu shrank his neck, his voice trembling: "The mutual insertion of secret agents between our five sects is already a secret on the table; no one can deny this."

Speaking of this, he peeked at the eyes of the four people including Yun Jing that were about to spray fire, swallowed his saliva and continued.

"Of course, for a long time after Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi entered the sect, she was that kind of unknown person, until our spy inadvertently discovered that night that when she was meditating and practicing, the surroundings would be unusually quiet."

"In other words, the original insect chirping or bird chirping would stop immediately, for fear of disturbing her."

Yun Jing and the others had solemn expressions and didn't answer, while Cao Zhengyang and the others cast curious gazes, showing contemplation.

After all, Mo Xingjian had already told them about Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi, especially since she had previously treated the Ghost Mastiff as the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.

Just didn't expect that there was also the matter of the Tianji Sect in this.

Seeing this, Master Tianshu continued: "Afterward, after repeated investigations, we determined that Immortal Immortal Xuanyou should possess a special physique called the Heavenly Law Sound-Stopping Body."

He licked his dry lips, a flash of sinister glint in his eyes, "This physique is useless to our Tianji Sect, but it just happens to be the cultivation foundation that your Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong dreams of."

"Those who possess this physique can achieve twice the result with half the effort in the path of sound attack, and will definitely become the leading figure of your Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong in the future."

"Originally we wanted to get rid of her early, but Master Xuanji felt that keeping her might be of great use."

"So, we first put a certain toxin on her and guided you to discover it. Sure enough, she soon became the core disciple you focused on cultivating."

After hearing this, Yun Jing and the others were already furious.

The aura around their bodies vibrated, and the surrounding air distorted into ripples,

Especially thinking of the inhuman torture and pain their sect master had suffered every night for so many years, they wished they could make Master Tianshu unable to live or die right now.

Zhou Qing's brows were locked even tighter.

After all, Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi had been to the sect once, and Er Daye had even taken him to peek secretly.

He had even seen the pain Immortal Immortal Xuanyou suffered with his own eyes; afterward, he was almost discovered and had to pretend to be sleepwalking to dispel the suspicion.

"Despicable!" The four gritted their teeth, their eyes red with anger.

They never expected that the suffering Immortal Immortal Xuanyou suffered was a layout that the Tianji Sect had been planning carefully for a long time.

Master Tianshu said to himself: "Afterward, everything developed normally, until the toxin broke out, making you think she was sick."

"Then, we let Dong Ninggui... that is, an elder of your Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong at that time, he was our person, it's a pity he was cleared by you later, let him deliberately mention the 'Spirit-Sealing Forbidden Law'."

Yun Jing and the others recalled the scene of the past, and after connecting these together, they suddenly understood.

At this moment, they only felt their whole bodies trembling, and the blue bricks under their feet were cracked inch by inch, already on the verge of going berserk at any time.

"This forbidden technique can save lives and make people progress rapidly, but it completely cuts off the future path; at most, practicing to the late stage of Soul Formation, it will never be possible to improve again."

"Can only slowly consume lifespan and die, no, it should be faster than people in the same realm." Master Tianshu answered honestly.

Cao Zhengyang and the others watched all this quietly, only feeling a chill down their necks.

The layout of this Tianji Sect was truly far-reaching, and every step was so interlocking.

No wonder Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi was suddenly established as the Sect Master of the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong back then; it turned out to be for this reason.

And Zhou Qing couldn't help but think of Er Daye at this moment.

He also said that Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi was the last to enter the sect; at that time, he had just faked his death and left, didn't expect that when they met again, the girl not only progressed rapidly but also became the sect master.

He also said that if he could gather the Three Flowers at the Top in the future and dual cultivate with her, he would definitely get unimaginable benefits.

Now it seems that this benefit is Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi's special physique.

Seeing that the atmosphere was wrong, Master Tianshu hurriedly explained: "It was all planned by Master Xuanji, I was really just the executor, it has nothing to do with me!"

Cao Zhengyang said coldly: "Continue."

Master Tianshu had to swallow a mouthful of saliva, but changed the subject and said: "Actually, we have already developed an antidote for this 'Spirit-Sealing Forbidden Law'."

As soon as this was said, the four people including Yun Jing stepped forward half a step at the same time, their eyes full of disbelief.

What did they just hear?

Antidote?

Zhou Qing was also full of surprise; after all, he went to the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong with his master Mo Xingjian this time, and saw with his own eyes what a pathetic state Immortal Immortal Xuanyou was in now.

Cold sweat flowed down Master Tianshu's forehead, and he continued: "The antidote is in Master Xuanji's storage bag, as for dual cultivation with the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, it was also a bait we deliberately released!"

"After all, it is almost impossible for someone to seek the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top; we planned to wait until Immortal Immortal Xuanyou was extremely desperate, then take out the antidote to provide help in the snow, so that she would be used by us."

"If she refused, it would actually be easy to handle; either we could discuss with the high-level of the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong and exchange it with the huge resources we needed."

"Or just let Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi sit and die, making the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong's years of cultivation go to waste, and even fall into a position of having no leader for a short time."

"Of course, if she was lucky enough to find the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, we would also pay attention secretly and take action at any time, using special methods to trap such a genius, and then use it for us, completely making my Tianji Sect rise!"

"So, this game of Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi can be said to be killing four birds with one stone!"

As soon as this was said, the whole field was dead silent.

The four people including Yun Jing of the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong were trembling with anger, and their hair was standing on end.

A flash of killing intent flashed in Cao Zhengyang's eyes.

Such a watertight poisonous scheme made him feel a bit terrified.

He really didn't dare to use such a deep-minded person.

If left behind, maybe one day he would also be treated as a chess piece and manipulated wantonly like Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi or Senior Sikong Yan.

And the current Lei Wuji, wasn't he also calculated and became a half-human, half-ghost state.

And it was willing.

"This person cannot be kept!" This was Cao Zhengyang's first reaction.

He couldn't control it, and maybe he would even burn himself.

Thinking of this, Cao Zhengyang looked at Zhou Qing again, feeling a wave of gratitude in his heart.

This sect war was launched just in time, making the Taiqingmen successfully avoid the subsequent calculations dangerously.

And Zhou Qing was also shocked, then looked at Master Xuanji's storage bag without a trace; there were many elixirs inside, but it was impossible to determine which one it was for a while.

"Where is the antidote?" At this time, Yun Jing and the others stepped forward in unison, their eyes full of hope.

Their lifespan was coming to an end, and they couldn't live for a few more years; as for stepping into Soul Severance, it was even more impossible.

But Immortal Immortal Xuanyou's age was indeed very young; if she could break the shackles of the "Spirit-Sealing Forbidden Law" and successfully step into the Great Perfection.

By then, taking some elixirs or natural treasures that increase lifespan, perhaps she could continue the lifeblood of the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong.

But as soon as the words were spoken, the four people including Yun Jing felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, subconsciously looking at Cao Zhengyang.

No wonder Master Tianshu wanted to avoid them and chat privately with Cao Zhengyang; if this antidote fell into the hands of the Taiqingmen, wouldn't it be a new shackle restricting the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong?

Even, they could pretend they didn't know anything, and after Immortal Immortal Xuanyou died, after they sat and died, wouldn't the entire Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong eventually be subtly controlled by the Taiqingmen.

Facing the gazes of the four people including Yun Jing, Cao Zhengyang just glanced at them lightly, and then continued to look at Master Tianshu and said: "Where is the antidote?"

Master Tianshu's gaze couldn't help but drift to Zhou Qing.

Others also turned their heads one after another, and Zhou Qing had to nod slightly at Cao Zhengyang.

Cao Zhengyang understood immediately.

Master Tianshu sighed: "Master Xuanji originally planned to wait a year, calculate the lives of the two peak masters of the Taiqingmen, provoke a big war between you and the Jin Leizong, and then use the antidote to trade with Immortal Immortal Xuanyou Xianyou Xianzi."

"Just didn't expect that plans don't keep up with changes, you suddenly united and came to the door..."

Master Tianshu said to the end, his voice getting smaller and smaller, as if all his strength had been drained, and he sat directly on the ground.

Cao Zhengyang and the others breathed a long sigh of relief, and the gaze looking at Zhou Qing was full of luck and gratitude.

It seems that everything is God's will.

Zhou Qing is truly the lucky star they have cultivated for eight lifetimes!

Not long after, Mo Xingjian and the others returned with Master Lingxu's Primordial Spirit and handed an image stone to Cao Zhengyang.

Cao Zhengyang didn't play it publicly, but put it on his forehead to look at it.

But Master Lingxu looked at Master Tianshu with coldness on his face.

If only one of the two could live, he urgently wanted to be that survivor.

Seeing this scene, Master Tianshu secretly called out bad in his heart.

Brother, don't harm me, I have pushed everything to Master Xuanji who is dead without proof, and didn't implicate you at all.

And Master Lingxu just moved his lips expressionlessly, making a "sorry" mouth shape.

These two simple words made Master Tianshu's face turn pale instantly, his eyes full of despair and fear.

And after Cao Zhengyang finished watching the image stone, there was no expression on his face, but he put it away.

He said in a deep voice: "Take them back to the Taiqingmen, the others go to clean up the battlefield first, by the way, that dried corpse must be kept well."

"Yes!" Seeing that the Sect Master Uncle had a plan, everyone dispersed immediately.

The wealth accumulated by the Tianji Sect for thousands of years was waiting to be counted, the stay or go of the disciples under the sect needed to be decided, the attitudes of the surrounding large and small sects also needed to be appeased, and countless trivial matters were waiting to be dealt with.

Yun Jing and the others stood on the spot, staring at Zhou Qing eagerly, their eyes full of anxiety and anticipation.

Zhou Qing pretended not to see, lowering his head and following behind his master Mo Xingjian.

After all, whether Immortal Immortal Xuanyou can continue to survive ultimately depends on the Sect Master Uncle's attitude.

Not long after, the matter of the Taiqingmen uniting with the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong and breaking the Tianji Sect in just one day rang through the entire Eastern Region like thunder.

Countless sects were shocked by this.

What was even more unbelievable was that the Taiqingmen actually hid as many as twenty Great Perfection Soul Formation cultivators.

Such terrifying strength was enough to deter any force.

And the inaction of the Cangyan Dao Palace and the Jin Leizong triggered many speculations.

Some said the Taiqingmen acted too fast, catching people off guard, and some suspected that there were other hidden feelings.

But what was most amazing was the future Little Sect Master of the Taiqingmen, Zhou Qing.

He actually relied on his mid-stage Soul Formation cultivation to kill the Tianji Sect's supreme elder Master Xuanji single-handedly.

Such a record made countless young cultivators both shocked and envious.

It also made them recall the Five Sects War back then, when Zhou Qing killed the five great geniuses of the Cangyan Dao Palace in a row.

For a time, the high-level of each sect began to re-examine this rising genius.

Inside the Taiqingmen!

Master Lingxu and Master Tianshu were locked in different cages separately, and were uniformly guarded by eight supreme elders to ensure they couldn't escape.

As for how to deal with the Tianji Sect, Zhou Qing didn't want to participate, but listening to his master, the Sect Master Uncle would likely remove its name.

That is to say, the pattern of the Eastern Region would be completely rewritten; the former five major sects would only have four major sects standing from then on.

The reason why Master Lingxu and the other were still alive was because Cao Zhengyang was quite interested in their ability to borrow heart blood to control Senior Sikong Yan's decision-making.

However, according to them, those eight drops of heart blood, except for the three of them and the Tianji Sect Sect Master Xuanji, they didn't know who else specifically had them.

Because in order to prevent Senior Sikong Yan from searching the soul, they all erased the relevant memories.

Especially the four drops of heart blood that disappeared, it was purely for deterrence, to make Senior Sikong Yan not dare to act rashly.

But Cao Zhengyang didn't think so; he felt this was a bargaining chip the other side deliberately left for himself to save his life.

Whether true or false, with his means, he had his own way to obtain it slowly.

Zhou Qing didn't ask too much, but planned to search the soul first to see about the supreme weapon "Infinite Karmic Fire Mirror".

Just as he went out, Shen Yunzhou ran over with excitement.

"Brother Zhou, amazing, really amazing, heard that after you were caught as a hostage, in less than an hour, not only did you escape, but you also killed one in a counter-attack?"

Shen Yunzhou's voice was full of amazement and admiration.

After the sect war, Shen Yunzhou didn't go over to avoid suspicion, but stayed in the Taiqingmen obediently.

At this moment, the sect returned in triumph, especially after hearing the news that Zhou Qing returned first, he couldn't wait to rush over.

Facing Shen Yunzhou's inquiry, Zhou Qing just smiled slightly, his expression indifferent: "It was just that they were careless, just lucky."

"Humble again, forget it, no matter what, as long as you are fine." Shen Yunzhou waved his hand.

Afterward, he continued, "However, this time your Taiqingmen definitely made a big fortune; a sect of thousands of years definitely hides a lot of foundation, but because you caught them off guard, they didn't exert any combat power!"

The more Shen Yunzhou spoke, the more excited he became, his eyes bursting with fanaticism, "The Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong now only follows the Taiqingmen's lead; in my opinion, why not strike while the iron is hot and annex the Jin Leizong."

"Then use the people of the three sects as cannon fodder to attack the Cangyan Dao Palace; when they are both defeated, the Taiqingmen will reap the benefits, and by then, the position of the Eastern Region hegemon will be yours!"

After hearing this, Zhou Qing couldn't help but shake his head.

If the cultivators of the three sects were pushed into a battle of certain death, it was hard to guarantee they wouldn't defect before the battle and unite with the Cangyan Dao Palace to bite back.

Moreover, when the snipe and the clam fight, who knows if other forces will take the opportunity to rise?

"Everything is decided by the Sect Master Uncle, I don't care about this!" Zhou Qing had to say.

Shen Yunzhou scratched his head and laughed dryly: "I was just saying it casually, Brother Zhou don't take it to heart."

"You came to me for something?" Seeing Shen Yunzhou's unnatural expression, Zhou Qing asked keenly.

Shen Yunzhou scratched his head embarrassedly, a trace of awkward smile on his face: "There is a little thing, look, back then I noticed that the half-dried corpse of the monster beast for sale, the stench it emitted was of great help to the compensation of my realm."

He rubbed his hands: "Then I followed the clues and found the Sect Master of the Jin Leizong, Lei Wuji, in that Gobi."

Speaking of this, he lowered his voice, "That dried corpse deliberately released by the Tianji Sect this time, although it caused serious losses to your sect's mineral veins, the smell emitted by the corpses of all the disciples who died miserably is actually no different from that monster beast corpse."

Hearing this, Zhou Qing couldn't help but frown, wondering: "What exactly do you want to say?"

(End of chapter)