Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 358 - 255 Tao Qian Shakes People, Heavenly Demon’s Secret_2

"Rumble"

The reminder came just in time.

Some unknown details, as well as things Lian Yulou didn't know, seemed to burst through the haze.

In Tao Qian's mind, a torrent of thoughts surged; he dared not claim he had fully grasped all of Ninth Prince Zhu Qi's plans, but he had a grasp of about eighty to ninety percent of them.

It was precisely because of this that Tao Qian's face showed difficulty.

It was too hard!

Too perilous!

"Zhu Qi used the Fourth Prince as bait, drawing his numerous military forces to slaughter millions of refugees."

"Then with the so-called Treasure Convention as a front, he lured all manner of Daoist, Buddhist, Demon, and Devil cultivators, as well as heresy and heterodoxy and deceitful alien species, to replicate the form of the Mortal World in ancient times, also turning them into another part of the material for a blood sacrifice."

"These things sound simple, but they are a hugely complex and immense project."

"To accomplish this, just the forces under the elder of the Taishang Demon Sect plus the disfavored Ninth Prince would definitely not be enough."

"So Zhu Qi must have colluded with Alchemist Saint Child Huang Chong, the military warlord Zhang Jiudeng, as well as the Cao Gang and the White Lotus Sect—several hidden side doors."

"The Cultivation Tribulation Technique and Human Dao Destiny really think highly of me; as soon as they started to move, they thrust me into this tribulation, just me alone, plus one cat, and three youngsters. How am I to fight?"

Tao Qian worried, and involuntarily, his gaze shifted back to Yuan Gong.

Despite possessing a pair of majestic and uncanny double pupils, he could still put on such a look of sincere inquiry.

But this time, Yuan Gong couldn't be bothered with this fellow; the blood-red brows lifted, and he scoffed:

"Don't put on such a pretense; you're a revered Spirit Treasure True Inheritor. How could you deign to ask me, an Old Demon of the Secret Demon Sect, for advice?"

"When you defect to the Secret Demon, I, Old Ape, may well devise strategies for you, and I would stake my old life to fight if necessary."

"For now, you should go find Duobao that fellow."

"Bring out your identity as the only disciple of the Spirit Treasure True Inheritor. Bring the entire Spirit Treasure Sect to join the fight. Not to mention one Taishang Demon Son or an Alchemist Saint Child, even if you add a bunch of chickens and dogs, or the entire Taishang Demon Sect comes at you, they are not a match for the Ten Thousand Immortals of the Penglai Sea."

After dropping these resentful words, Yuan Gong transformed back into a wisp of red smoke and retreated into the statue.

Tao Qian was stunned for a moment, then concluded a lesson: "Seems like next time I talk to the Heavenly Venerate, I should avoid Yuan Gong. The old man really is petty, despite his age."

Although Yuan Gong gave no more guidance, Tao Qian still heard the implied meaning.

Recruit people!

But, not from the Spirit Treasure Sect.

As for the reason?

Ever since he had learned the Cultivation Tribulation Technique, Tao Qian knew that the fortunes of the Mortal World were the most profound and mysterious, where a slight pull could lead to an unimaginable scale of disaster after accumulating over time.

"The disaster brewing by this Ninth Prince is terrifying indeed, but as Yuan Gong said, its essence is merely that of a Taishang Demon Son, plus a rather hefty Alchemist Saint Child. Although the atmosphere created seems a bit more terrifying than during the time in Southern Yue, it still doesn't qualify as a real massive calamity."

"If I therefore turn back to Spirit Treasure Mountain Gate to ask for help, uttering 'Daoist, please stop,' 'Brother, assist me,' wouldn't that possibly brew an apocalyptic-level catastrophe?"

"The one who breaks tribulation must seek within the tribulation itself."

"For example... the National Salvation Congress!"

Tao Qian seemed to hit upon a key point, his eyes suddenly lighting up.

At this moment, Tao Qian finally understood where the opportunity lay in this disaster of the Demon City.

He was indeed isolated and weak, but he could bring in other significant forces.

To overcome the tribulation, it was not necessary to slay and overthrow Zhu Qi and his gang; merely disrupting his blood sacrifice refining treasure conspiracy would suffice.

Tao Qian grasped the concept completely and directly took out the Great Wilderness Token and sent a message through it.

...

Before long, it was still the Xianheng Hotel.

Tao Qian saw Yu Yanshi, Li Wenyan, and Shi Yingqiong again.

Including Tao Qian, the six people sat down, all with serious and silent expressions, watching the soldiers of the Heavenly Demon Army cleaning blood and flesh on the street corner and sprinkling some unknown powder to dissolve it.

Evidently, they had already learned about Zhu Qi's overall plan from Tao Qian's message.

Thump!

Li Wenyan, whose temper was the most explosive, slammed the table fiercely, his angry words transmitting quietly into the ears of the other five.

"I've said it before, Zhu Qi is nothing but a shameless, beastly brute."

"Recruiting refugees, performing blood sacrifices with millions of people, others might not dare, but Zhu Qi could definitely commit such atrocities."

"If we can't foil that bastard's plans this time, we, the entire National Salvation Congress, will all be sinners. I, Li Wenyan, will be the first to commit suicide as an apology."

The anger of Li Wenyan was partly due to the previous collaboration between the National Salvation Congress and the Demon City Government in disaster relief.

At first, it was undoubtedly a good deed, but now, after hearing Tao Qian's leaked information.

Everyone was filled with immense regret; providing disaster relief at this moment was tantamount to indirectly helping Zhu Qi attract victims for his perverse plan.

Fortunately, none of these individuals were the self-pitying type who achieved nothing.

Yu Yanshi was quick to suppress his emotions and immediately began to ponder.

However, he quickly frowned and transmitted his thoughts:

"The Mountain and River Map is already in Zhu Qi's hands, and it's very difficult for us to snatch it away."

"And the key point of Zhu Qi's conspiracy is the blood sacrifice of provisions. Regardless of whether it's opening the grain depots for relief or drawing the Fungus Demon Army to attack, both are overt schemes. Even if we take the risk to expose them, very few people will believe us. Desperate for something to eat, the disaster victims would do anything, while the Fourth Prince Zhu Xuan's subordinates would go to any length to rescue their master."

"If we also reveal the existence of the 'Mountain and River Map,' we would instead confirm the rumors of a treasure in Zhu Qi's possession, yet unrefined by him."

"Some lower-level cultivators might be scared off by us, but conversely, it would attract high-level cultivators who fancy their chances of snatching the treasure, further supplying him with victims."

After Yu Yanshi finished speaking, Shi Yingqiong on the side also spoke up.

"We shouldn't publicize the existence of the Mountain and River Map for now."

"This is a major secret concerning the entire Longevity Heavenly Dynasty, the fate of billions of people hangs in balance. Once it's leaked by us, the consequences will be unimaginable."

As she spoke, Tao Qian also nodded in agreement.

"If this won't work and that won't work, and with Zhu Qi's beastly plan approaching its final phase with only three days left, the Fungus Demon Army under the command of the foolish Fourth Prince Zhu Xuan might have already set off. Our National Salvation Congress is nothing more than a few cats, big and small; how could we possibly confront both the Heavenly Demon Army and the Fungus Demon Army head-on?"

Li Wenyan's statement was indeed a harsh reality. freēwēbnovel.com

Tao Qian pondered and also felt nearly out of options.

Even though the National Salvation Congress included the powerful transcendent beings like the Three Immortals of the Great Wilderness, how could such beings slaughter an entire alien army in a short time?

Moreover, whether it's the Taishang Demon Sect behind Zhu Qi or the Fungus Sect behind Zhu Xuan, both harbored Ultimate Happiness Realm powerhouses.

"The ruler of Demon City intentionally drawing an external army to slaughter his own people... Even if we know about it, who can stop it?"

The most steady and composed Wen Ruyue also spoke these words with a face full of fury.

Harsh!

But it was the harsh truth.

To stop an extraordinary, alien army naturally requires another army.

Within the territory of Demon City, there's no second option but Zhu Qi's Heavenly Demon Army.

Yet all six understood that Zhu Qi must have given orders not to resist.

When the time comes, he would let the Fungus Demon Army slaughter the multitudes of disaster victims on the outskirts of Demon City.

Once again, the six fell into silence, until the always silent Yang Li hesitantly said:

"The true controller of the Heavenly Demon Army is actually the general Yin Qiye. If he were to turn against Zhu Qi, his schemes might not succeed."

"Who doesn't know that? But Yin Qiye is a disciple of the Taishang Demon Sect, a lackey for that brute Zhu Qi; how could he turn against his own master?"

Li Wenyan replied, and Yang Li shook his head, suddenly revealing a secret that even made Tao Qian's eyes widen.

It was obviously a private matter of others, and Yang Li hesitated for a moment before revealing:

"Due to an accident, I witnessed the Heavenly Demon Army general Yin Qiye in a secret rendezvous with Zhu Qi's Consort, who is also the Rashamon Girl from abroad."

"The nature of their relationship is clearly unspeakable. Perhaps leveraging this, we could win him over?"

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