Chapter 619: Tang Youning's True Face! The Round Table Conference!

He could plainly hide and wait for the chance to take revenge.

Yet he insists on declaring war before so many people.

Isn't this exposing his intentions beyond doubt?

Yes!

Tang Youning is eager to kill Su Yang immediately.

But he is not a fresh recruit who has never dealt with killing.

Having played so many Death Games, he should know that revenge must be delivered with a thunderous strike after his own ability is sufficient.

Kill him off‑guard!

Even if his mind is clouded by rage, even after holding great power his mindset changes.

Yet he shouldn't blurt out nonsense when he loses the gamble.

Hearing Jiang Chengyu's analysis, the big guy also sensed something was off.

"Sss, what you say sounds reasonable," Lin Yang frowned tightly.

"The rest is unknown for now, but one thing is certain: the previous gamble was definitely instigated by Tang Youning urging Li Xin to raise the stakes," Xi Jun said.

"You mean… Li Xin was killed by him?" Ximen Zhirou asked.

"Of course, the Boss and Li Xin have no grudges, nor any conflict of interest; why would he arbitrarily target us?" Jiang Chengyu nodded.

"How could there be no conflict of interest? The team that lands first in a random Death Game can earn more achievements," Xi Jun said.

"Indeed that's the case, but don't forget, even before passing through the Sea Bottom Tunnel, Li Xin had already shown hostility," Jiang Chengyu began.

"You mean… Li Xin was brainwashed when he recruited Tang Youning into the team?"

"Or perhaps, Li Xin is likely Tang Youning's neighbor; the latter promised some condition, or offered some temptation, otherwise why would the former set his sights on a player with such a low ranking?" Jiang Chengyu said.

"Wan Shi Tong!" Su Yang suddenly exclaimed.

"I remember!" Lin Yang slapped his thigh, "Wan Shi Tong seems to live near Tang Youning; these two must be colluding in secret."

"Who is Wan Shi Tong?" Xi Jun asked, full of question marks.

"A fellow who can gather public cognition, charge money, and get things done," Su Yang explained.

"If such a person exists, that would mean…" Jiang Chengyu suddenly had an idea.

Su Yang nodded slightly, "Wan Shi Tong is within Tang Youning's team, serving as a Military Advisor."

"They conspired to kill Li Xin and seize the magpie's nest; there will surely be a bigger plot in the future!" Lin Yang said gravely.

Su Yang gave a faint smile, "It seems I still underestimated Tang Youning; his resilience is more terrifying than I imagined."

"With such meticulous scheming, it appears he's been planning this drama for a long time," Qin Weiyang's face was like frost.

"No matter, even if he has Wan Shi Tong at his side, it ultimately changes nothing," Su Yang said calmly.

"We must not be unguarded; we need to prepare on both fronts," Jiang Chengyu suggested.

"First watch his play; I'm more accustomed to acting later," Su Yang said.

"I reckon he won't stir up much trouble, and that Wan Shi Tong—I'll see what he can pry out," Lin Yang spat.

"We can't be too certain, but since he knows about the Golden Throne, it's likely Wan Shi Tong paved the way for him," Su Yang said.

"He can probe the cognition of this entire Sea Area?" Luo Shuangshuang was stunned.

"If Innate Talent can be upgraded, perhaps he could extend his reach to other Sea Areas," a spark flashed in Su Yang's eyes.

He guessed…

It must be Li Xin's selfishness plus his desire for self‑preservation.

He dares not and does not wish to spend Faith Value on his dependents.

And Tang Youning has grand ambitions; he cannot die, nor does he want Wan Shi Tong to die.

Meanwhile, the big map gives him a huge advantage.

As long as he secures the position of the Ascend God seed, plus Wan Shi Tong's assistance.

He can get the newest and most complete information a step ahead of others!

Later, against enemies he can directly use the information to strike them off‑guard!

"Deliberate?!" Lin Yang's pupils narrowed slightly.

"Probably he wants to deliberately shape himself into an angry, hot‑tempered fool who disregards consequences to achieve his goals," Qin Weiyang nodded slightly.

"His true aim is to mislead, with greater ambitions and plans hidden behind," Ximen Zhirou was shocked inside.

"Damn it, if we hadn't considered Wan Shi Tong, even brainstorming we couldn't guess his real intention," Lin Yang cursed.

"Golden Throne…" Su Yang muttered silently.

Based on current information, the data Tang Youning has is probably roughly the same as his.

It may even have an edge over it.

"If his ultimate goal is Ascend God, then the overt feud is no longer important," Su Yang thought inwardly.

After Ascend God, resurrecting a lover is just a trivial matter.

Tang Youning's ambition…

Is far larger than he imagined.

Su Yang miscalculated a point, almost fell into his trap.

Mainly because Tang Youning's initial image and persona made people see him as a lovesick type.

Now it seems all this was what he wanted the public to see.

Or perhaps…

Su Yang is just a human tool he uses as a shield.

Not long after that Death Game, he emerged from grief.

He colluded with Wan Shi Tong, naturally becoming Li Xin's dependents and survived.

Again, in a logical fashion, they designed a plot to make enemies of Su Yang.

Finally, they used a gambling game to make everything seem reasonable.

"Fine tactics!"

At this point, Su Yang needs to reconsider how to proceed.

After all, among the over seven million people still alive.

There must be those even more sinister and depraved than Tang Youning.

"It's getting late, let's all rest, replenish our spirits, and evolve tomorrow!" Su Yang said.

"Alright!"

When they returned to their respective floors, Lin Yang leaned over and whispered: "Doesn't Huang Hua have a 'Deduction'? Should we make a deal with him?"

"Repaying a favor isn't that easy," Su Yang said lightly.

"We could ask Yin Yun to act as a go‑between; the two are so close."

"We'll see tomorrow."

"Fine."

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The next day, as the sunrise broke, the large Screen suddenly displayed a string of information.

【Congratulations to player 'Su Yang' for becoming a Round Table Conference Member; please attend the meeting at 20:00 tonight.】

【Please present a Proposal at the meeting; if the Proposal is unanimously approved, you will receive a Faith Reward.】

【The Round Table Meeting has a total of seven people; a player who participates in three consecutive meetings can obtain a Permanent Seat.】

【Player Su Yang, your meeting Mask is — Silver Moon.】

【Please check your inbox.】

As soon as the message was out, a gull suddenly swooped in and tossed the hanging package at the door.

Su Yang picked it up, opened it, lowered his eyes, and saw a finely crafted silver Mask quietly lying inside.

The Mask has a waning moon symbol engraved at its brow center, looking rather mysterious.

"Round Table Meeting?" Su Yang felt a stir in his mind.

He held the Mask in his hand, examined it, and after confirming it was correct, placed it on his face.

In an instant, his aura transformed dramatically; he became exceedingly noble, as if a king.

"There are seven people in the meeting."

"That means…"

"Only players who obtain the 'Rare Hidden Achievement' can participate!"