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Chapter 1288: Chapter 580: Meeting Chapter 1288: Chapter 580: Meeting The Corpse Monk left, a far cry from the transcendent arrival–the visage of a peak expert lost amidst fears and concerns.

It wasn’t until Gu Han vanished on the horizon that Yun Xiu finally released the breath she had been holding and, removing her mask, exclaimed with a sigh, “To think that Master Gu Han would never suspect me from beginning to end. Truly… inconceivable.”

“Alright, we have likely secured the support of the Ancient Blood Tower; now let’s move on to the next place.”

“The next one?”

“Yes,” Tang Luo nodded and explained, “Having just the Ancient Blood Tower’s support is hardly enough to ensure the success of our plan; we need more helpers.”

“Now that Fen Valley has been destroyed, the other sects regarded as evil are avoiding the world out of fear of Cao Jinyu’s ferocity–it will be difficult to secure their assistance.”

“Those sects that wish only to cling to life were never in my considerations to begin with.”

“Last time, when I was in Chaochang, I saw clearly that these demonic cultivators, although each with commendable cultivation, are far too selfish. They fear to confront the Xiang Family, let alone dare to target the patrols of the Dutian Heavenly King. That’s why we must find those who are truly able to lend a hand and who bear deep grudges against the Dutian Heavenly King,” Tang Luo shook his head as he spoke.

“Do you have someone in mind?”

“Of course, they have been waiting for a thousand years. If there’s a chance to collect some interest, I believe they would never refuse.”

Tang Luo took Yun Xiu’s hand and with a surge of spirit pointed north, “Let’s go, I’ll take you to a place where dragons and snakes gather!”

The exploration of Hanging Sky City was nearly complete; next would be targeted design planning. And any plan would be ineffective without the support of formidable military force, and now it was time to go to Beimang and seek out those most willing to exert effort–the Ji Family of Min City!

In addition to borrowing soldiers, Tang Luo also needed to visit Chen Menglu to explain why the second batch of spiritually endowed children hadn’t yet arrived.

After all, Chen Menglu, sequestered within the Four Imperial Spirit Realms, was likely still unaware of the events at Chaochang, and it would still be some time before the boys that Tang Yao had screened could be delivered.

He needed to provide an explanation; he couldn’t leave the impression of being untrustworthy to Master Chen, a man of integrity.

Lastly, he also needed to visit the Heavenly Pond in the Lingxiao Sect to see his cousin who was recuperating from injuries.

Considering this, there was indeed much to do–he needed to hasten his steps!

…

Longzhou Calendar 1787

1st day of the 7th month

Tang Luo and Yun Xiu arrived at Min City, and after submitting their visiting cards, were arranged accommodation by the housekeeper.

The two, now free from the hardships of travel, washed off the grime in the guest room and met with the Saint Child Ji Fu on the second day.

“I’m aware of what happened in Chaochang, and your response was too reckless. One wrong move could have easily triggered the war ahead of time!”

Expecting at least a superficial cordiality from an ally at their first meeting, Tang Luo was somewhat taken aback by this rebuke and found it absurd and laughable, “I don’t know where you got your information, but it’s clear that the intel is deliberately misleading you. All you need to know is that my response was the best possible within the allowed circumstances. Don’t worry about the rest. I’m here to discuss an important matter with you.”

In the past, Tang Luo wouldn’t even bother explaining, but now, with the strategic necessity of planning for Hanging Sky City, cooperation was essential; he didn’t want a piece of crafted information to create a rift between them at this juncture.

“What’s the important matter?”

“To sabotage the core of Hanging Sky City and cut off Cao Jinyu’s path to becoming a Saint King!”

The relaxed hand resting on the armrest of the sandalwood chair suddenly gripped it tightly, as Ji Fu’s tiger-like eyes widened in shock, staring at the calm and composed Tang Luo as if he had been startled by something.

In the past three hundred years, the two most accomplished geniuses of the Beast Taming Sect–Cao Guang and Cao Jinyu–had successively become kings. These were individuals who stood at the zenith of Xiehe. Although Ji Fu believed his future achievements would surpass theirs, at this current time, they were as powerless as children in Cao Jinyu’s eyes.

After all, that Great Commander was regarded as the most formidable figure just below the realm of a Saint King and was believed destined to break into the Saint King realm.

It was always he who plotted against others, yet the man before him spoke of disrupting his foundation. This was not only ridiculous but also seemed absurd to Ji Fu.

“Madmen, the Tang Family is indeed full of madmen.”

Ji Fu’s expression was mixed with complexity: “Such a mad plan could only be conceived by a madman like you.”

“Mad? I think it’s quite reasonable…”

Tang Luo scratched his head, for in his expectations, shouldn’t Ji Fu have become impassioned upon hearing this, leading them to hit it off immediately and join forces on the spot?

Somehow this didn’t seem quite right.

Ji Fu, with an expression full of resistance, advised, “This era belongs to them, but the future will eventually be ours. You are Xiehe’s youngest ever from the Fierce Realm and possess high suitability for the Undying Battle Body and a natural talent for physical arts. Given time, you’re bound to become a king and achieve sainthood. So why the rush?”

Why is he trying to persuade me instead? Where did the Ji Fu from before go? With his arms crossed and an eyebrow raised, Tang Luo challenged, “Are you chickening out?”

“It’s not chickening out, but maturity.”

Ji Fu remained impassive and spoke lightly, “Everyone has their own order of appearance, early or late. Only by making an entrance at the proper time can one welcome the great momentum meant for them. You must restrain the impatience in your heart, isn’t that what you told me?”

“Play it safe and don’t act rashly. You really have grasped the true essence of the West position,” Tang Luo commented sarcastically, “But apart from your own development, you also need to learn to judge the situation strategically. The Dutian Heavenly King is at his zenith, and if you let him continue to flourish, the resistance you, the Han Family, face upon your return will only increase. Not to mention Commander Cao’s abilities to control his subordinates, just his martial prowess alone should be enough to give you a headache.”

“Let him be strong. When I become a king, I’ll suppress everything!”

“…It seems like we’ve entered another kind of inexplicable extreme.”

With a hint of helplessness, Tang Luo rubbed his forehead, “It seems that coming to you was a mistake. Go find someone else who can make decisions, explain my intentions to them, and if they’re still not interested, then I’ll leave.”

The so-called plan is most importantly about finding a group of like-minded people. However, Ji Fu now seemed to be channeling all his energy into developing his martial arts and bloodline, entering a state where he believed solely in martial supremacy, convinced that he could eliminate all enemies once he rose to power.

It was impossible to have a conversation with a martial artist in such a state. Once they enter the stage of martial supremacy, they disdain schemes and only wish to overcome all with strength.

The initial plan was to get through to Ji Fu and then have him facilitate smoother communications. Now it seemed that this path was unfeasible.

“I will have someone else talk to you.”

Indeed uninterested, from the moment he began his secluded martial training, Ji Fu grew increasingly dismissive of these trivial plotting games. Yet, he also understood that if Tang Luo’s plan really was feasible, it could indeed clear a hurdle for the Han Family’s rise to power. Therefore, he agreed to it very decisively.

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