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Chapter 1287 - Chapter 1287 Chapter 579 Methods and Costs

Chapter 1287: Chapter 579: Methods and Costs Chapter 1287: Chapter 579: Methods and Costs Those things you desperately want to obtain, sometimes you truly might not be able to get them even if you fight with all your might.

Just like the Hanging Sky City, Dutian Heavenly King’s patrol unit was rising slowly in Zhongzhou, shining brightly like the rising sun and radiating light in all directions, unstoppable.

No matter how angry or reluctant anyone was, they could only prostrate on the ground, enduring the searing heat.

This wasn’t cowardice, but rather the experience gained from a true collision and coming away battered and bruised.

“Is the Wang patrol really that strong, or were you guys just rash?”

Longxi’s Pride, who had been quietly listening, suddenly spoke up with a mocking tone: “A mere third-tier sect dares to undertake the assassination of the Wind Department’s patrol, and the Dutian Heavenly King’s patrol is an intelligence organization jointly established by the Three Realms Holy Land of Zhongzhou; how did you think they would fear a single King Realm and tread carefully? And those sects and clans who answered the call to eliminate the remnants of Blood Tower, do you really think Cao Jinyu has such a strong influence?”

If this had been before Chaochang, Gu Han would have fought Tang Luo based solely on the first comment, but now he was reminded by the Corpse Monk, who always stressed the importance of the Three Poisons, not to act recklessly without cause, and thus he ignored the mockery and mockery, and directly absorbed different perspectives, even humbly asking for advice: “If not for the greed of the world, how could Wang’s decree be so widely observed across Zhongzhou? Please enlighten me, young friend.”

“Think about the business of Ancient Blood Tower; don’t you have a clue in your heart?”

Tang Luo had truly never encountered such an oblivious assassin organization before, and said speechlessly: “Just being an assassin organization alone already puts you at odds with the clans and sects. Not to mention, you also have a business mindset and dare to scheme against the secret powers and divine techniques of various sects worldwide, and you actually found a way to scale it.”

“With these two points, the sects already hate you to the bone. If Cao Jinyu then steps forward and calls out, claiming to have located your base, these sects will surely respond in droves, forming an overwhelming force. But do you think these powerful sect fighters are so eager to eradicate Blood Tower? It’s to recover their sect’s secret techniques at the earliest, not allowing them to leak.”

“As for those families in Zhongzhou, certainly, some of them will follow the crowd and flatter, but among them will definitely be those who know of Blood Tower’s business and want a share of the pie. After all, with the Three Realms Holy Land reigning over them, the rules are strict; Ancient Blood Tower is a rightful piece of fat meat, who wouldn’t want to take a bite?”

So… that was it.

Having heard this, Gu Han was shocked beyond words. He had always thought that the downfall of Ancient Blood Tower was due to the influence of Dutian Heavenly King’s patrol and Cao Jinyu’s calls, but now, hearing Tang Luo’s meticulous analysis, he faintly felt that this was the real reason behind Blood Tower’s destruction.

It turned out that what really stirred the storms in Zhongzhou was the interests behind Ancient Blood Tower. If that was the case, then it wouldn’t matter if instead of thirty-three Fierce Realm’s peak combatants, there were thirty-three grandmasters; none could withstand a combined force from the Three Realms Holy Land.

The fruits of today are simply the cause of yesterday; perhaps this was the fate of Ancient Blood Tower.

With a slight unwillingness in his heart, Gu Han sighed, “If I had met you earlier, perhaps the fate of Ancient Blood Tower might have been different…”

“Meeting earlier wouldn’t have helped; with the business model of Ancient Blood Tower, once a certain scale had been reached, it was naturally in opposition to the sects; destruction was merely a matter of sooner or later!”

Clearly, Tang Luo had no intention of accepting Gu Han’s gesture of goodwill, possibly due to the resentment from being forced to cover the rear during the retreat, which made his response full of disdain.

The Devil Lord, playing the mediator in the conversation, timely interjected: “Alright, I invited Master Gu Han here to discuss important matters; let’s not stray from the topic.”

Steering the conversation back on track, the Devil Lord continued, “Since Master Gu Han is not interested in the plan concerning the fall of Hanging Sky City, you may leave.”

“Mr. Devil Lord, please wait.”

Looking at Devil Lord Gou Chen, who began to send visitors away the moment they disagreed, Gu Han could only give a wry smile, “Just now, the old monk merely mentioned that Dutian Heavenly King commands a powerful force and Cao Jinyu’s cultivation is extraordinary, beyond anyone’s challenge. But since you, sir, have summoned me here and also invited young friend Tang Luo, there must be a plan or a clue, may I inquire further?”

“The core of Hanging Sky City is the old lair of the Demon King; it was originally a Peng nest semi-solidified in the void. Now, the wonder of Hanging Sky City that we see is merely the structure built on this Demon King’s old lair, connected by the Yin-Yang Array and the celestial channels of the Wang Clan of the South.”

After briefly deconstructing Hanging Sky City, which is known to the world as a miraculous sight, Gou Chen did not delve deeper but concluded indifferently, “And the immense cost spent to remodel the Demon King’s mansion into a spectacle is ostensibly to draw the attention of the world for the Dutian Heavenly King to patrol. But what Cao Jinyu truly seeks is far beyond just that.”

Pointing toward the distant Hanging Sky City, Gou Chen revealed Cao Jinyu’s greatest ambition to Gu Han, “That Hanging Sky City is not just the base of Dutian Heavenly King’s patrols, it is Cao Jinyu’s Saint Domain. He is trying to consume the core of Hanging Sky City with his divine soul, to forge a unique path to becoming a Saint King!”

Quiet…

Shock!

Even as a master at the pinnacle of martial arts, Gu Han felt dizzy after hearing Gou Chen’s explanation.

Ascending to the skies by taming the land is an achievement few can accomplish, yet he seeks to go even further.

Even though they were in opposing camps, Gu Han couldn’t help but be deeply impressed by Commander Cao’s audacity.

The Beast Taming Sect was an ancient Heaven Sect, naturally having reliable pathways to becoming a king, but Cao Jinyu still chose to pioneer a new path.

Setting aside the enmity, isn’t this the true bravery of a martial artist? If one always chooses the safer option, then the limit of life would merely be excelling in mediocrity.

The world never lacks such martial artists; they might dominate temporarily, but they certainly won’t leave their names in history.

Because the strong who stay in their comfort zones can no longer grow in any direction.

While admiring Cao Jinyu’s choice internally, Gu Han regretfully said, “Since Hanging Sky City is so important to Cao Jinyu, wouldn’t that make it even harder to plot against?”

At this remark, Gou Chen and Tang Luo just exchanged a glance and smiled silently.

The monk, puzzled by their sudden understanding, said, “Isn’t what the monk said correct?”

“Master is both right and wrong.”

Gou Chen continued, “Legendary paintings are very rare, and in some people’s eyes, they are worth a fortune. But even if the owner values them highly, it doesn’t make the painting itself indestructible. Can you understand, master?”

After digesting the metaphor about the painting, Gu Han, somewhat doubting his own judgment, asked for confirmation, “… Mr. Gou Chen, do you mean there is a way to make the core collapse?”

“Exactly.”

Confirming Gu Han’s guess nonchalantly, Gou Chen stated calmly, “Now master can return to the Blood Tower, and ask Wenren Pavilion Master, how much the Ancient Blood Tower is willing to pay if the Hanging Sky City could be brought down!”

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