northernbook Chapter 180 Adding fuel to the fire
Chapter 180 Adding fuel to the fire
Inside a secret manor in the Great Yuan Kingdom, Kongming floated in, and immediately several Golden Core experts appeared and surrounded him.
Kongming remained calm and unhurriedly surveyed his surroundings, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Brother Duanmu certainly has a fine demeanor!"
"Oh! It's you, my dear brother!"
At this moment, a handsome middle-aged cultivator stepped forward, dismissed the Golden Core experts, and greeted Kongming with a beaming smile. It was none other than Duanmu Qing.
"Brother, why did you come so suddenly without giving me any notice? Please don't be offended, my men didn't know it was you, so please forgive them."
Kongming smiled and waved his hand, "Brother Duanmu, you flatter me. I came here abruptly. I have something I need your help with."
"What's the matter?"
Duanmu Qing narrowed his eyes, staring at Kongming with a wary expression.
"I heard that your cultivation has improved, and now there's a tricky matter that requires an expert like you."
Kongming spoke slowly and deliberately, a perfectly measured smile playing on his lips.
Duanmu Qing felt a chill run down his spine. He knew Kongming's methods all too well; whenever this guy came knocking, it was never anything simple.
However, fearing the Pavilion Master's high regard for Kongming, he could only suppress his displeasure and respond with a forced smile.
“Brother, why don’t you tell me? I will do my best to help you.”
Kongming gently smoothed his sleeves, his expression calm: "The three major sects of the Great Yuan Dynasty are already on the verge of war because of the 'Flying Heaven' wine. I need you, elder brother, to add fuel to the fire. Once it's done, I will definitely report to Senior Jiang and have you credited for it!"
Seeing that Kongming had mentioned the Blood Drop Pavilion Master, Duanmu Qing was somewhat displeased and asked, "What do you want me to do?"
A sharp glint flashed in Kongming's eyes as he leaned closer to Duanmu Qing and whispered, "I want my elder brother to disguise himself as Xuanhuo and have the people from the Xuanjian and Xuantian sects commit some bloodshed at the Xuantian sect!"
Upon hearing this, Duanmu Qing gasped, her eyes widening. "Are you crazy?! Xuantian Sect is one of the three major sects, teeming with experts. Are you trying to kill me without a burial place?"
Kongming remained calm and took out a yellowed map from his robes. "I've marked about ten locations on this map, all of which are spirit mines belonging to the Xuantian Sect. Pick a few places where the defenses are relatively weak and attack them!"
Kongming shoved the blueprints into Duanmu Qing's hands and said without waiting for a reply.
Duanmu Qing gritted his teeth, cursing Kongming's ancestors countless times in his heart, before finally speaking, "This matter is too complicated. Without the Pavilion Master's order, why should I listen to you?"
Kongming narrowed his eyes slightly, a meaningful smile appearing on his face, and leaned closer to Duanmu Qing, whispering something.
"It seems that you've forgotten what Senior Jiang instructed you back then!"
Duanmu Qing frowned. He knew the rules of the Blood Drop Pavilion very well. Who would dare to disobey the Pavilion Master?
Back then, the Blood Drop Pavilion Master personally told him that Kongming would be his superior from now on, and that he would not hesitate even if he was ordered to die!
Duanmu Qing sighed and said helplessly, "Brother, we are sworn brothers, you can't betray me!"
Kongming's expression turned serious. "Brother, what are you saying? We're brothers, how could I harm you? This operation may seem dangerous, but it actually holds immense opportunities. As long as we successfully instigate conflict among the three major factions, keeping them preoccupied with their own problems, your organization can rapidly grow stronger amidst the chaos. At that time, you can imagine how high your status will be in the organization!"
Duanmu Qing shook his head with a wry smile: "I understand the reasoning, but the risk is just too great. The Xuantian Sect is full of experts. Even if we manage to escape at the time, once the three major sects react, as long as I am still in the Great Yuan Dynasty, I will not be able to escape the reckoning in the future!"
Kongming patted Duanmu Qing on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, brother, I've arranged a safe way out for you. I guarantee they won't be able to find any fault with you!"
"Really?" Duanmu Qing looked at Kongming with some doubt.
"Absolutely! Just go ahead and do it, brother!"
Kongming waved his feather fan, looking unfathomable.
A few days later, news of the destruction of several spirit mines of the Xuantian Sect and the killing of its members spread throughout the Great Yuan cultivation world.
Previously, the Xuantian Sect was already furious about the 'flying' incident.
Now, the Xuanhuo and Xuanjian sects have openly robbed the Xuantian sect's spirit mines and even killed Xuantian sect disciples. This is simply riding on the head of the Xuantian sect.
The Xuantian Sect's high-ranking officials were furious and immediately summoned all the elders to the council hall to discuss countermeasures.
"Outrageous! The Xuanhuo and Xuanjian sects have gone too far! My Xuantian sect is sworn enemies with them!"
An elder slammed his hand on the table, making the teacups on it jump.
"That's right. If they don't give us an explanation, we'll raze their mountain gate to the ground today!"
"I suggest we immediately assemble the elite forces of our sect and launch a two-pronged attack on the Xuanhuo and Xuanjian sects. Let them know that the Xuantian sect is not to be trifled with!"
The elders gritted their teeth and vented their dissatisfaction.
On the main seat, Xuan Tian Sect Master Tian Yun Dao Ren looked at the group of elders with a face so gloomy it could drip water.
Although the three factions had frequent frictions due to their respective interests, these were limited to minor skirmishes.
Such behavior has never occurred in the past thousand years, unless one of the factions has declined, attracting the covetousness of the other two.
But right now, his Xuantian Sect is at its peak, with two Nascent Soul cultivators within the sect.
It should be understood that a Nascent Soul cultivator is a powerful figure who can intimidate any region, no matter where they are placed.
As long as there are Nascent Soul cultivators within the sect, this sect can stand for at least a thousand years, and the other two sects, which are also among the three major sects, will not dare to provoke it easily.
Just as the elders below were planning how to vent their anger, two powerful pressures came from outside the hall, making everyone gasp for breath.
Daoist Tianyun's expression changed slightly. He could naturally sense that the intensity of this pressure was no less than his own. Anyone with such an aura must be a Nascent Soul stage expert.
"Fellow Daoists Chi Yan and Qing Shuang, what is your intention in coming here uninvited today and intimidating my disciples?"
Daoist Tianyun looked into the void and slowly spoke.
"Hahaha, if we don't come soon, are you going to wait until you storm our mountain gate, fellow Daoist?"
After a violent and scorching surge, a burly man with a full head of red hair appeared before everyone. He was none other than the Sect Master of the Xuanhuo Sect, True Man Chiyan.
Immediately afterwards, a cold sword light flashed, and the Xuanjian Sect Master, Qing Shuang Sword Immortal, gracefully arrived.
She frowned slightly, looking at Daoist Tianyun with a cool gaze: "Fellow Daoist Tianyun, we have come here today to resolve misunderstandings, not to provoke conflict. We hope you will not take offense!"
An elder standing beside Daoist Tianyun glared angrily, took a step forward, and shouted, "Hmph, that's easy for you to say! Our sect's spirit mine was attacked, our disciples were killed, and all the evidence points to you. What do you have to say now? Do you think our sect has no one to rely on?"
Crimson Flame Master's face darkened, and flames around his body suddenly surged as he angrily shouted, "Who gave you the right to speak here!"
The elder felt as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer, his blood and qi surging. If it weren't for Daoist Tianyun intervening to resolve the situation, the elder would have been seriously injured.
"I'd like to hear your explanation!"
Daoist Tianyun spoke slowly, his tone carrying an undeniable authority...