I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1117 - Chapter 1117 Chapter Four Hundred Eleven Dark Flower

Chapter 1117: Chapter Four Hundred Eleven: Dark Flower Chapter 1117: Chapter Four Hundred Eleven: Dark Flower People inside the Xiang Residence could never have anticipated that Duan Longcheng, the titled strong warrior, and his Red-eyed Evil Dragon would return without success and even sustain serious injuries.

“How could Yun Clan’s spies be involved with the Hook Chen?!”

The message transmitted by Duan Longcheng caused Xiang Ange’s complexion to drastically change. He turned his head and instructed Xiang Loulan, “Loulan, order someone to open all fifteen formations. Should there be any movement, immediately notify all camps to encircle.”

After delegating the task of besieging to Xiang Loulan, Xiang Ange then bowed slightly towards a side hall and said to Duan Longcheng, “Young Palace Master, let’s talk over here.”

Seeing his father about to leave, Duan Longshu also wanted to follow but was stopped by his father’s gaze.

Both principals walked briskly; the news brought back by Duan Longcheng was simply too horrifying.

“Can the Young Palace Master confirm that it was Devil Lord Hook Chen who injured the Red-eyed Evil Dragon?”

“There’s absolutely no mistake.” Duan Longcheng said with a grim face, “Do you remember the Blood Fiend spewed from the Jade Box held by the middle-aged man before? I had a sense of familiarity with it at that time. Now that I think about it, that must have been the Asura Divine Heart which Devil Lord Hook Chen snatched from the Feitian Sect. No wonder Buddha’s Country would go to the lengths of branding him Devil Lord to apprehend Hook Chen–it all makes sense now!”

“Xiang does not quite understand the connection between the Asura Divine Heart and the title of Devil Lord. Wasn’t it said that Devil Lord Hook Chen annihilated the Feitian Sect just out of greed for the Xu Clan’s gold?”

“That was nothing but a cover-up for the masses. With the cultivation level of someone like Devil Lord Hook Chen, why would he incur trouble with the Feitian Sect over a mere trifle of gold? And isn’t it strange to the Xiang Family Head, why a deviant sect like Feitian was conferred as the protectorate Divine Country by Buddha’s Country and even sent down a strong protector like Victorious Venerable Liaoyin to guard it?”

“Could it be…”

“It’s because of that Asura Divine Heart!”

Duan Longcheng stated with conviction, “In this world, yin and yang coalesce. Countless naturally occurring spiritual objects of various kinds. Some are dignified and upright, while others are insidious and unpredictable. That Asura Divine Heart has been revered as a sacred object by the Xu Clan since ancient times, later even turned into a totemic divine statue with the miraculous effect of attracting and repelling evil. However, inanimate objects ultimately require worship, and the Asura Path is that divine heart’s nourishment. It’s unexpected that thousands of years of effort would merely serve as a wedding dress for someone else–one capable of spewing a sword and breaking through a dragon’s belly with a broken and disabled body. Devil Lord Hook Chen truly is extraordinary!”

Warriors always approached problems from the perspective of strength. Just like now, Duan Longcheng had already determined that Devil Lord Hook Chen had wiped out the Feitian Sect for that Asura Divine Heart.

However, when the same piece of information was heard by Xiang Ange, it took on another layer of meaning.

“Are you saying the Devil Lord has been gravely injured and disabled?”

“Exactly.”

Duan Longcheng nodded and said, “Crimson is exceptionally sensitive to fluctuations of Spiritual Power. Devil Lord Hook Chen’s aura has diminished to an almost mortal state, and even his spirit seems lifeless. I originally thought that with Wang Invincible’s Stellar Incarnation intervening, the Devil Lord had no chance of survival. Unexpectedly, he managed to escape against all odds. The title of Devil Lord is indeed well-deserved!”

After praising Devil Lord Hook Chen, Duan Longcheng turned to Xiang Ange and said, “It seems that this Devil Lord is the Yun Clan’s trump card. In a mere twenty-odd years, such a powerful figure has emerged. Xiang Family Head, you must be cautious.”

Strong warriors don’t appear out of thin air; any martial artist wishing to reach the level of Devil Lord Hook Chen requires the support of massive resources–something impossible for independent cultivators to achieve on their own.

Therefore, prior to this, Buddha Country’s Esoteric Sect suspected that Devil Lord Hook Chen came from Yuanzhou, belonging to one of the Xu Clan’s exceptional beings.

But having met Devil Lord Hook Chen today, willing to save Yun Clan’s two spies even at the cost of his severe injuries, there was nothing that Duan Longcheng did not understand.

“And what made him so certain was the appearance of the Devil Lord Gouchen.”

“In the dark underground passage, the crimson eyes of the Red-eyed Evil Dragon were as clear as daylight, allowing it to see the Devil Lord Gouchen’s features with absolute clarity.”

“Is the world-renowned Devil Lord Gouchen actually a young gentleman with fine eyebrows and handsome eyes? Who would believe such a claim if it were spoken aloud?”

“Cultivation is something that is honed over time, and physical arts are even more so. A monster at the pinnacle of Fierce Realm with unrivaled martial prowess–no one can achieve either of those in a mere twenty years.”

“Thus, it was obvious that the other party’s appearance was false, much like that middle-aged man in the banquet hall who transformed into a Xiang Residence guard.”

“The Yun Clan’s unparalleled face-changing technique is most valuable at times like this.”

“As the first person in the world to discern Gouchen’s origins, Duan Longcheng harbored an indescribable sense of transcendence, and even more so, relief.”

“Had it not been for the inexperience of the young spy, their secret plot might have been intercepted by the Yun Family. If the Yun Family were to secretly collaborate with the Tang Clan, the matter would spiral out of control.”

“Fortunately, the plan had not yet been set in motion, nor had any investment been made. Stopping it now couldn’t be more timely.”

“Since our plans have been overheard by a Yun Clan spy, we’ve lost the advantage and there’s no reason to continue. It’s a pity, but we must call it off. Take care, Xiang Family Head, until we meet again, if fate allows.”

“Young Palace Master, please wait.”

No sooner had Duan Longcheng finished speaking and turned to leave than he was stopped by Xiang Ange, “Although our secret plot for Longxi has been exposed, a tremendous opportunity now lies before us. Aren’t you tempted, Young Palace Master?”

“Opportunity?” Duan Longcheng turned around, his smile ambiguous, “What do you mean, Xiang Family Head?”

“Do you know why Wang Invincible made his holy visit to Longzhou and took action against the Devil Lord Gouchen?”

“Oh?” Duan Longcheng raised his eyebrows. Up to now, there had been all sorts of rumors about this matter, and even the Evil King Palace was groping in the mist. But judging by Xiang Ange’s tone, it seemed there was some insider information, which piqued his curiosity.

Seeing the Evil King’s Young Palace Master intrigued by his words, Xiang Ange didn’t keep him in suspense and spoke directly, “The reason that Devil Lord Gouchen attracted Wang Invincible’s holy visit to Longzhou was because he ambushed and killed the Saint Child from the Southern Territory–Wang Chan–in the Northern Territory!”

“What!?” Duan Longcheng was utterly shocked, “Wang Chan was killed? How did you come by this news, Duan Family Head?”

Throughout history, the assassination of a sacred figure was rare. Striking down a Saint Child bestowed with a Divine Artifact was even less feasible. Moreover, the flourishing of martial arts throughout the millennia had widened the chasm between the sacred arts of the holy lands and the martial ways of noble families, making it even more improbable for a Saint Child to fall. That was why Duan Longcheng was so astounded.

“Young Palace Master, calm yourself. If Wang Invincible made his holy visit to Longzhou, how could Wang Chan, the Saint Child, come to any harm?”

After casually dispelling Duan Longcheng’s guess, Xiang Ange said indifferently, “But Devil Lord Gouchen’s cultivation reaches the heavens, and though the Saint Child miraculously survived, he was gravely injured and is now convalescing in the Hot Sea of Heavenly Pond at Beimang’s Lingxiao Sect.”

“No wonder Wang Invincible went to preach at the Lingxiao Sect, no wonder the Beimang sects appear so secretive. It all makes sense now, it all makes sense!”

Duan Longcheng had a sudden epiphany but still harbored doubts, “But what does this have to do with opportunity?”

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