Chapter 788

Yan Buji frowned, secretly on guard in his heart. He knew the Sacred Heart Alliance's plan had already begun; if he rashly participated, he might fall into great danger.

"Elder Li, this matter is of great importance; I need time to consider." Yan Buji said in a low voice.

Li Feng's voice carried a hint of displeasure: "Hall Master Yan, this matter cannot be delayed. If you refuse, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Yan Buji's heart sank, knowing he had begun to apply pressure. He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Elder Li, I need to discuss this with the sect's higher-ups; I cannot give you an answer for now."

You! Good, good, good, Hall Master Yan can do this two-faced deed?

No, the sect wants me to do a major matter here, so I cannot....

Oh? What matter?

This....

Since Hall Master Yan is unwilling to speak, then our cooperation is hereby cancelled!

Don't! Yan Buji's eyes shifted, and he suddenly said, "It is a seal on the Dinglong Mountains side."

Dinglong Mountains? The Black Heaven Emperor?! Li Feng's voice trembled slightly, as if he had been frightened.

Yes, so I really cannot leave now....

Li Feng's voice fell silent for a long time before he said, "Forget it; since Hall Master Yan cannot come, I hope you can cooperate sincerely with us later."

That is natural. Yan Buji gave a light laugh.

Yan Buji now understands what the Holy Heart Alliance wants to do, so he naturally cannot easily involve himself.

Of course they intend to use me to lure Yun Qing over for an ambush; I can also turn the tables on them!

If you like using me, then let's see who is more skilled. Yan Buji gave a cold laugh.

The Holy Heart Alliance's power far exceeds my imagination, but I also have my own advantage—namely, my understanding of Yun Qing and my grasp of the situation.

Yun Qing... since she has lost her past memories, perhaps I can use this to make her my pawn. A flicker of coldness passed through Yan Buji's eyes.

Such an important treasure as the Primordial Source Child naturally belongs to the capable!

However, to scheme for this object, Yan Buji's personal strength is simply too weak!

I must have the sect step forward, and also let those three Great Vehicle Stage cultivators know the Holy Heart Alliance's moves; otherwise I cannot have a chance to fish in troubled waters! Yan Buji narrowed his eyes.

Although I do not know how to extract the Primordial Source Child from Yun Qing's body, heaven leaves no one without a way—could I really find no method?

Time is still early!

He decided that while in closed-door cultivation, he would continue to investigate the Holy Heart Alliance's movements and seek opportunities to contact Yun Qing. If he could control Yun Qing, perhaps he could gain the upper hand in this game.

At the same time, Yan Buji did not relax his investigation of the Holy Heart Alliance. Through Tu Nuo Duo and other channels, he continued to gather intelligence on the Holy Heart Alliance's movements and secretly laid plans.

He knew that his current strength was still insufficient to match even Void Harmony Stage or Great Vehicle Stage cultivators, but at least when facing Divine Transformation Stage enemies, he already had sufficient self-defense capability.

Fellow Daoist Yan, there is urgent news. Tu Nuo Duo's voice carried a hint of urgency.

Yan Buji's heart tightened, and he hurriedly asked, "Fellow Daoist Tu Nuo Duo, what happened?"

Tu Nuo Duo said in a deep voice, "Just now I received news that the Holy Heart Alliance's people appear to have already shown up in the Heavenly Spirit Realm!"

Yan Buji frowned, his heart secretly on alert. He knew the Holy Heart Alliance's plan had already begun, and he must act swiftly.

Fellow Daoist Tu Nuo Duo, thank you for the news. Yan Buji said in a deep voice.

It seems I must act quickly. Yan Buji secretly made up his mind.

Yan Buji immediately went to Yuan Zhen's residence, arrived at the door, clasped his hands, and said, "Elder Yuan, I have an urgent matter!"

What is it?

Holy Heart Alliance!

Hmm?

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhen instantly flew out of his closed-door meditation chamber, glanced around, and said in a low voice, "Come in and speak."

Yes!

Entering Yuan Zhen's closed-door retreat, Yuan Zhen had Yan Buji sit down and asked, "What exactly happened?"

It's like this: wasn't I ambushed before? They have appeared again in the garrisoned royal city; that Li Feng of the Eight Strangeness Tower is a Holy Heart Alliance member! He wants to coerce me into working for them, and it seems they have already begun acting! Yan Buji said with a bitter face.

Yuan Zhen raised his eyebrows: "Hall Master Yan, what leverage do they have over you?"

They say I... cultivating the Nine Turns Technique and Martial Dao violates a taboo. Yan Buji said helplessly.

Nine Turns Technique... oh, no wonder I said your kid's magic power differs from ordinary Nascent Soul Stage. Really, they still have their eyes on you? Elder Yuan gave a cold laugh.

Yan Buji wore a bitter expression, knelt on the ground, and said, "Please punish me, Elder; I truly did not know the matter would be this serious!"

You haven't leaked any sect information, have you?

No, they previously told me to return to Zhong Tian Zhi Yu, but I cannot leave the sect's mining area here; having no choice, I wanted to consult Elder Yuan on what to do. Yan Buji said.

Yuan Zhen looked at Yan Buji strangely: "What do they want you to do?"

Yan Buji said softly: "To assassinate the newly accepted disciple Yun Qing of the Great Vehicle Stage cultivator from the Merchant Guild!"

Huh?!

After hearing this, Yuan Zhen's expression turned grave: "Hall Master Yan, this is no trivial matter; if you rashly get involved in their scheme, it could bring great trouble to the sect."

Yan Buji nodded: "Elder Yuan's words are absolutely correct. So I don't know whether I should tell them or just refuse outright; I cannot let the sect completely fall out with the Merchant Guild...."

Yuan Zhen shook his head: "No, since I am already aware of this, I have heard that Yun Hua is Yun Qing's father; since Yun Hua died at your hands, it is natural for them to seek you."

Yan Buji wore a bitter face and said nothing.

Yuan Zhen pondered for a long time: "In that case, since you have already declined, they should not come looking for you in the short term. So then, how much do you know about the Holy Heart Alliance's affairs?"

I have heard of them, but I do not know much; I only know they act according to the Way of the Sages. Yan Buji shook his head.

Yuan Zhen nodded: "So they think your cultivation of the Nine Turns Technique and dual practice of Martial Dao is a taboo, but in fact, these Holy Heart Alliance cultivators were formerly the Five Regions Orthodox Alliance from ten thousand years ago."

Oh?

Yuan Zhen looked at Yan Buji: "So this Holy Heart Alliance can also be considered an old rival of ours."

Yan Buji suddenly realized: "Oh, if that's the case, then I have absolutely no need to listen to them!"

Yuan Zhen smiled: "Although that's the case, since the Holy Heart Alliance has set its sights on Yun Qing, Yun Qing must have something special. You and Yun Hua are also enemies; do you know the situation?"

Yan Buji pretended to think carefully, shook his head and said: "Elder Yuan, back then Yun Hua and I both came from the Nan Ting Mountain Region; we became enemies as mortals, and we fought once in the Qian Dao region, after which we had no further contact."

Yuan Zhen's pupils constricted: "The Qian Dao region in the Nan Ting Mountain Region?"

"Yes, what's wrong with that?"

"No, you go first."

"Yes, subordinate takes my leave!" Yan Buji left the room.

Yuan Zhen narrowed his eyes, his gaze shifted: "Could it be because of that anomalous region?"

For cultivators like them at the Joining Dao Stage, there are hardly any secrets left in the world.

Unless it involves the secret between the Great Vehicle Stage and the sages, but considering the Holy Heart Alliance and the many clues that link together, only this possibility remains.