The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 368 - 180

Chapter 368: 180

Retrieving his thoughts, Qing Yu took a letter from within his garment.

This letter was sent from Yun Wuyue and contained information about an organization that Qing Yu had been paying attention to.

Cangsheng Sect.

Once outside Linchuan Prefecture, Qing Yu had intercepted Han Wenxin and discovered that this senior brother, who was deeply trusted by Sixth Prince Feng Chaonan, was a member of the Western Regions’ Cangsheng Sect.

Later, while Qing Yu was secretly subduing medium and small families of Northern Zhou, he spotted the activities of the Cangsheng Sect again. They, too, were subduing those families in secret, clearly plotting something sinister.

Hmm... even though Qing Yu was also plotting something sinister.

However, at that time, the Cangsheng Sect had been avoiding conflicts with Qing Yu’s Azure Dragon Association, thus no martial fights had broken out.

However, after the land and water rituals in Northern Zhou, the Cangsheng Sect finally showed its fangs.

Qing Yu flicked the letter towards Feng Jiu and said, "Huang Family, Lin Family, Zhou Family... these medium and small families had traces of Cangsheng Sect previously. Now, all these families have pledged allegiance to one of the three Imperial Princes—Eldest Prince Feng Guanyu."

Feng Jiu caught the letter and opened it, saying as he read, "Are you saying the Cangsheng Sect has ambitions for the throne and they’re backing the Eldest Prince?"

"Not just backing him in a simple sense. If I’m not mistaken, Cangsheng Sect must be doing the same type of dealings as I am. After observing secretly these past few days, I have discovered that the Eldest Prince possesses Innate Peak True Qi. However, his True Qi is not from the Imperial Family’s Phoenix Sky Strategy but from the nature of Cangsheng Sect’s True Qi. Moreover, the Eldest Prince is skilled in the Concealing Breath Secret Technique, that’s why you all always felt that the Eldest Prince’s Martial Arts were weak."

"He normally shows weaker Phoenix Sky Strategy True Qi to others, presenting the false impression that he is weak. But in reality, setting aside you who cheated your way to Divine Origin Realm, the Eldest Prince could be considered the strongest among the princes."

Qing Yu slowly revealed his findings.

Cangsheng Sect was not, as others thought, a sect supporting Emperors to gain favors.

In fact, like Qing Yu, they too were using the princes as pawns; as long as the prince they chose ascended the throne, then Northern Zhou would become their possession.

"I also hadn’t expected that the Eldest Imperial Brother had hidden so deeply," Feng Jiu commented, looking up.

It was indeed deep. The Eldest Prince, consistent for ten years, had now unleashed his deep-seated capabilities. After all, as the first born among the princes and having experienced so many years, the Eldest Prince must have saved numerous cards.

"If that’s the case, then let the Eldest Prince and Sixth Prince dogfight," Qing Yu ordered.

"Indeed," while speaking, Feng Jiu silently channeled his True Qi. The intense Phoenix Sky Strategy True Qi ignited the letter at his hand, reducing it to ashes.

Now the strongest competitor for the Crown Prince position was the Eldest Prince. Both Sixth Prince Feng Chaonan and Eighth Prince Feng Qiwu had lesser chances of ascending the throne compared to the Eldest Prince who had always kept a low profile.

"By the way, your cultivation of ’Phoenix Sky Strategy’ is not bad, this Martial Art really suits you," Qing Yu suddenly praised.

Just now, when Feng Jiu burned the letter, it was swift and concise, the burnt letter fell on a book yet did not harm the book at all. This demonstrated Feng Jiu’s exceptional control power.

"Having more time naturally speeds up the progress of cultivation. Moreover, I also have the help of the Northern Zhou Dragon Vein," Feng Jiu said with a light laugh.

Two days ago, Feng Jiu had already communicated with Sixth Prince Feng Chaonan, stating that the latter was the most suitable person to become the Emperor, and he himself wished to support and elevate him.

Feng Jiu even expressed his intention to relinquish his position of Regent Crown Prince to the Sixth Prince, stating that he just needed to be a bystander.

However, this was, after all, a decree under Feng Tianming’s golden word, and Feng Mingxiao dared not break the stance of Regent Crown Prince set by Feng Tianming. Thus, Feng Jiu’s action of relinquishing the position ultimately came to nothing.

The only gain was perhaps that the Sixth Prince valued Feng Jiu increasingly.

Moreover, with policy above, countermeasures below. Although Feng Jiu held the title of Regent Crown Prince, he actually handed all the government affairs to the Sixth Prince to manage. Now the Sixth Prince immersed himself daily in the piles of paperwork, exhausted yet also extremely delighted.

After all, it was a position of significant power, and the Sixth Prince was fulfilling his many years’ desire to preside over the court.

And for Feng Jiu, relatively speaking, he had a lot more free time to peacefully cultivate the Feng Family’s Divine Skill "Phoenix Sky Strategy."

From the current situation, both parties were extremely satisfied with this arrangement.

"Since the ’Phoenix Sky Strategy’ is progressing smoothly, then after some time, you should go and practice," Qing Yu said.

"Okay."

"And what about Eighth Prince Feng Qiwu?" Qing Yu continued to inquire.

If Feng Tianming were awake, he would likely pay most attention to Eighth Prince Feng Qiwu, an absolute formidable opponent.

Unfortunately, Feng Tianming was now unconscious. Previously affected by the involvement of the Dragon Vein, his injuries recurred. Feng Tianming originally had only four years left in his life, which was reduced by one more year after this incident, leaving him with only three years.

"Eighth Imperial Brother..." Feng Jiu elongated his tone, "He has been quite close with Si Qingwei from the Si Family recently. If this continues, the Si Family might really be taken away."

"If he succeeds, the Sixth Prince might lose a significant support. The Eighth Prince really manages both public and private matters without neglect," Feng Jiu laughed.

"Yes, simple yet brutal, but extremely effective methods."

By getting close to Si Qingwei, they could plot to bring the Si Family into their camp, eliminating an enemy’s arm and adding a tally to their confidence in seizing the Emperor’s position.

"If you are envious, you could do the same," Feng Jiu teased, "My Fourteenth Sister, the only Princess of Northern Zhou, the direct disciple of Princess. If you can develop feelings with Fourteenth Sister, you could gain the support of a Divinity Realm warrior for me. If it’s Brother Yu, this should be quite easy."

Easy, naturally easy, Qing Yu could precisely grasp the Fourteenth Princess’s thoughts, completely aligning with her desires swiftly and developing feelings.

However, this type of ease was not what Qing Yu wanted.

"Too uninteresting, I can’t get enthused," Qing Yu said lightly.

"Oh? Why, my Fourteenth Sister is considered a national beauty, you can’t say she’s boring."

"Because her cultivation level is too far behind mine."

Qing Yu explained, "I have the ’Heavenly Son’s Qi Observation Skill,’ which allows me to foresee enemy’s strategies and understand the mysteries of heaven, earth, and man. If someone’s strength is too far behind mine, I can precisely grasp her every thought, knowing what she is thinking, and even her body condition, her routine, what she ate for breakfast, and even the last time she went to the toilet—all through the ’Heavenly Son’s Qi Observation Skill.’"

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