The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS -
Chapter 137 - 132 Betrayal
Chapter 137: Chapter 132 Betrayal
The affairs of the world always develop in unexpected directions.
Not long after Qing Yu left to provide support, a sudden change occurred with the remaining forces of the Daqian side. The four, who had previously fled in disarray during the battle, suddenly made their move. Their techniques were fast, accurate, and ruthless, in no way resembling those who had fled in a wretched state as the losers of the previous skirmish.
And their targets were also unexpected. The objects of their assault turned out not to be the students of the Academy, considered the enemy, but their own comrades.
The three individuals from Six Gates hadn’t foreseen an attack by their own companions and were killed on the spot under the ruthless maneuvers of these four.
"You..." Everyone present was shocked by this betrayal from the four, and even Lin Chenfeng and Zeng Yue’s surging True Qi paused briefly.
After glancing at each other, one of the four spoke, "Everyone, we are not necessarily your enemies. Please hold off on attacking."
The situation was strange, but Lin Chenfeng still suppressed the urge to deploy "Green Blood Illuminating the Red Heart" and asked, "How should we address you?"
The man replied, "A name is insignificant. If a title is required, just call me Brother Wu."
"Alright, Brother Wu, what do you mean by this?" Lin Chenfeng asked directly.
"It’s simple. Not everyone desires the Emperor Martial Arts and we four are among those who do not wish to snatch what belongs to others. Therefore, we are not really enemies," Brother Wu explained succinctly.
Though the words were a bit sanctimonious and evasive, everyone present was clever enough to grasp the implication behind Brother Wu and the other three, or rather, the intent of the people they represented.
Not all wish for the Daqian Royal Family to obtain the Emperor Martial Arts, even if said ’all’ were subjects of Daqian or even esteemed members within the Daqian Court.
"It seems the Daqian Court is not of one mind..." Qing Yu, lurking nearby, muttered to himself upon hearing Brother Wu’s words.
Any large collective can’t be completely unified; there exist various smaller groups within the larger entity. If even a single class divides into several cliques, how much more a country?
In the Daqian Dynasty, some wished for the Imperial Family to gain the Emperor Martial Arts for a substantial increase in power, while others sought to prevent the Royal Family from seizing that opportunity. In such a vast country occupying the Central Plains Seven Provinces, unity in direction could not be expected.
No wonder Qing Yu felt that the representatives from Daqian in the Literary Arena seemed to be making poor plays. It turned out there were snitches exerting themselves in secrecy. Looking at Brother Wu and his three companions, they seemed disheveled yet were actually full of vigor, possessing remarkable strength yet covertly holding back, clearly exerting minimal effort.
"How dare you betray Daqian, you..." The military leader who had ordered the formation of the ’Slaughter Spirit Array’, likely the same Captain Hai previously mentioned by Lu Yi, was furious and about to curse out loud.
But before he could finish his first sentence, Brother Wu grasped the man’s throat and twisted his neck with a swift motion. The Colonel Hai, thoroughly exhausted, died a simple death.
"Make your move," Brother Wu signaled.
The other three acted quickly and efficiently, concluding the lives of the group.
Xiao Lian, skilled in self-preservation, didn’t manage to save himself this time and died in a suffocating manner at the hands of his allies.
Seeing that the five men were dead, Brother Wu wiped his hands and said: "Alright, gentlemen across from us, thank you for your formidable strength which allowed us to easily complete our task. Now, let’s part on good terms. There’s no need to fight to the death anymore. The battle is over."
His speech was quite reasonable. If Qing Yu were the leader, he might have agreed, but Lin Chenfeng, a staunch Confucian, was thoroughly disgusted by the betrayal of Brother Wu and the others and was about to refuse outright.
However, Brother Wu’s words brought Lin Chenfeng’s plan to a halt, "Brother Lin, now that you’ve all reached the end of your strength, do you really want to fight us to the death? Keep in mind, we’re no pushovers; even if you win the death match, how many more must die? You should know, the crucial item that determines the winner of the Literary Arena is not in our possession; Six Gates’ Luo Yan is still hiding it somewhere in the shadows.
If we were to fight and both sides suffer, we would just be handing him the victory."
Upon saying this, Brother Wu unleashed his aura, and the other three did likewise, proving they were not pushovers to be manipulated easily.
Lin Chenfeng didn’t need to look back to sense that the will to fight to the death had dissipated. After all, they were all young men in the prime of their lives; who could refuse the chance to live without compromising their principles?
"Alright then, you may go..."
In the shadows, Qing Yu silently witnessed this thrilling succession of events and quietly withdrew. Daqian’s significant advantage, which was supported by this "no-name hero" and the betrayal of Brother Wu and other snitches, had been utterly lost. What remained was to secure the Emperor Martial Arts in Luo Yan’s possession. With that, the competition at Mountain River Academy would be considered a victory for their side.
And now, Qing Yu was on his way to find Luo Yan.
However, with Luo Yan’s "Wind Listening Technique," it was impossible to keep the betrayal of Brother Wu and the others from him. By now, he must be aware that the only one left on Daqian’s side was himself.
Hmm... perhaps along with an equally well-hidden, yet to betray snitch—Qing Yu himself.
Thinking this, Qing Yu shook his head and chuckled to himself. Despite the immense preparations made by Daqian for the Literary Arena, securing such an advantage, a few snitches had managed to completely disrupt it. Without the betrayal of Qing Yu and Brother Wu, Daqian could have claimed certain victory.
The only question remaining was whether Luo Yan had noticed his own betrayal. Qing Yu pondered.
Though cautious, using different voices to cause distractions when wrongdoing, or donning disguises to speak with the voices of others, there should have been no flaws.
But given the current situation, inaction stood out as the greatest flaw. As one of the two undercover agents sent by Six Gates into Mountain River Academy, Qing Yu had ostensibly been slacking since entering the Small Secret Realm, showing no initiative. Such noticeably lackadaisical behavior must make Luo Yan question his trust.
However, whether Luo Yan trusted him or not, it was worth a try.
Qing Yu ran to a place far from the students of the Academy and Brother Wu’s group and called out into the empty air, "Lord Luo, Lord Luo..."
His voice echoed through the silent woods.
"Lord Luo, I have something to discuss with you..."
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