System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 325 - 94: Substituting Li for Tao, Sacrificing the Pawn

Tie Lingyun shook his head resolutely:

"Never seen them."

"But what I say is absolutely true!"

Beitang Zun hurriedly emphasized.

Chu Qing waved his hand:

"I’m not saying you’re lying to me, it’s just that I’m a bit curious. Why have they gone to such lengths?

"Initially, I thought they were using Ghost God Gorge as a distraction, leveraging other forces to consume Iron Blood Hall...

"Blazing Hall was their pawn, a knife in their hand.

"But now it seems... they’re not just trying to swallow Iron Blood Hall, they seem to have other goals as well.

"Although I don’t know the capabilities of the ’pawn’ mentioned by the Hall Master of Beitang, I reckon it’s not ordinary, yet it hasn’t been used in this battle.

"These people... where have they been sent?"

At these words, Tie Lingyun and Beitang Zun fell silent.

This question puzzled them.

Chu Qing didn’t place his hopes on them either, gently tapping his finger on the tabletop:

"If you don’t know, let it be. Our understanding of the Celestial Evil Cult is limited.

"No matter what they plan next, I ask you... what do you intend to do now?"

"I asked the Night Emperor to kill... kill my elder brother."

Beitang Zun exhaled lightly:

"Once he’s dead, Blazing Hall bows to me.

"This battle... ends here."

Chu Qing looked at Tie Lingyun with a half-smile.

Tie Lingyun chuckled awkwardly:

"Can’t fool the Third Young Master, I truly have no heart to oppose Blazing Hall right now.

"Everything at home is blazing, how can I manage anything else?

"Moreover, aside from these opportunists, Mirror of Sin must also be eliminated!

"They dare to send people to assassinate me at this time, declaring themselves enemies of my Iron Blood Hall!"

Chu Qing nodded.

Since last night, when he saw Beitang Zun come to the Iron Blood Hall Stronghold, he knew the purpose of this Vice Hall Master from Blazing Hall.

It’s not just Blazing Hall with problems now.

Tie Lingyun’s side has even bigger issues.

In this short period, seventeen cities have changed hands twice; if they don’t act quickly to reclaim lost ground, even if the struggle with Blazing Hall ends, Iron Blood Hall will be in tatters.

Therefore, while Beitang Zun is anxious, Tie Lingyun is even more so.

That’s precisely why they can sit together calmly and talk.

Chu Qing glanced at Tie Lingyun:

"As for Mirror of Sin... after this battle, I have a great gift to present."

"Oh?"

Tie Lingyun glanced at Chu Qing, but seeing that he didn’t intend to reveal more, he didn’t press further.

Chu Qing then slowly spoke:

"The Night Emperor is an extraordinary figure, since he is going to kill Beitang Lie, I suppose there will be no mistakes.

"However... you shouldn’t relax just yet. With Beitang Lie dead, whoever is behind him loses an important pawn.

"Hence, they are very likely to take action personally!"

Tie Lingyun and Beitang Zun simultaneously fell silent.

Then they both looked at Chu Qing.

Chu Qing lightly tapped his fingers on the table.

Tie Lingyun slowly spoke:

"If a master from the Celestial Evil Cult indeed appears, could we request the Third Young Master’s assistance?

"If the Third Young Master is willing to lend a hand, no matter the cost, Tie Lingyun will have no complaints."

"Me too!"

Beitang Zun said firmly:

"With the Third Young Master’s unparalleled martial arts, if he is willing to help, my Blazing Hall will follow his lead loyally!"

"Hmm?"

Tie Lingyun’s eyes widened suddenly, looking at Beitang Zun.

This person is shameless!

How did he suddenly increase the stakes?

But in a moment’s thought, he understood Beitang Zun’s calculations.

Beitang Lie’s martial arts surpass Beitang Zun, having mastered the Nine Fiery Burn Divine Skill to its peak.

If this person dies, Blazing Hall loses its top martial artist, significantly lowering its peak combat strength.

And after the battle at Ghost God Gorge, Blazing Hall will surely be weak and wounded.

Even if they could leave Ghost God Gorge safely, the situation will be different.

Not to mention being right next to Iron Blood Hall and Taiheng Sect, with small factions mingling around and within.

It’s hard to say there aren’t tigers waiting for the right moment...

Therefore, Beitang Zun’s trip is not only about solving problems, but also finding a path to survival for Blazing Hall!

This path, is the Third Young Master right before him!

With the Third Young Master stationed at Iron Blood Hall, who dares act insolently?

Even if the Third Young Master leaves...

Not to mention the promise the Third Young Master holds, even if he didn’t... knowing Blazing Hall has submitted under the Third Young Master’s command, how can he ignore them in their plight?

The Third Young Master’s grace to Iron Blood Hall is something incredibly heavy.

Even if unrequited, how can he sit and watch his ally suffer?

Though Beitang Zun’s words offered Blazing Hall, they also placed it in relatively safe hands.

This... what a loud and clear calculation!

Tie Lingyun looked at Beitang Zun in surprise and doubt. If Beitang Lie was ’openly wild’, then Beitang Zun was clearly ’secretly cunning’.

His focus was mainly on Beitang Lie, yet overlooked... Beitang Zun shouldn’t be underestimated.

Chu Qing’s teacup landed on the table with a crash.

He raised his eyebrows and looked at Beitang Zun, chuckling:

"The Hall Master’s abacus beads are almost hitting my face."

Beitang Zun also laughed:

"Doesn’t it show my sincerity?"

Slowly rotating the teacup, Chu Qing glanced at the popped-up notification.

[Commission triggered: Slaying Order! (eradicate the invading enemies from the Celestial Evil Cult)]

[Accept?]

Without hesitation, Chu Qing chose to accept.