Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 1038 - 1038 22 This Time I Take the Lead 2 in 1

Chapter 1038: Chapter 22 This Time I Take the Lead [2 in 1] Chapter 1038: Chapter 22 This Time I Take the Lead [2 in 1] The cave entrance.

The master of the Supreme Mountain’s Chaoyang Peak, together with several elders of the mountain, including the Grand Elder, all had a hint of unease hidden on their faces.

Because this task, after deliberation by the higher-ups, had come to rest on the shoulders of Supreme Mountain.

Faced with public opinion, Supreme Mountain of course could only choose to accept.

Even though they knew this task was not anything pleasant, and significant sacrifices and losses were undoubtedly certain.

But given the current situation, they not only had to accept, but also had to perform it brilliantly, otherwise, they would become the target of public criticism—what was the mighty Supreme Mountain doing, not taking on any tasks?

Why not arrange for some other sect? This question was on the tip of their tongues, but they couldn’t bring themselves to voice it.

Therefore, even though they knew it was a set-up, they had no choice but to go along with it.

…

“There’s a cave here, and it looks pretty deep too!”

According to the script, this pointed performance had already begun—

“Oh? Then let’s go inside and take a look, finding a place to shelter from the rain right now isn’t easy.”

Indeed, there was freezing rain falling outside. They’d certainly made all the necessary preparations in advance, so a group of more than twenty people entered the cave.

“I seem to know this place… It’s said that the Cat Emperor and his consort hid here while expecting their child, and a great battle once took place here too. Not only was there a fight between the Cat Emperor and his consort against Purple Emperor, but a war between Qin country and Yan State also broke out nearby, reportedly a fierce clash where many died.”

As the group entered the cave and saw its deep chambers, they couldn’t help but look around…a perfectly natural human reaction, truly!

The so-called plan first, move after, now that the decision to perform had been made, they had to act convincingly. First, they had to convince themselves, which would naturally convince the audience watching the performance. They were all well aware that every word they now spoke was being heard by those arranged by the old devil inside.

Thus, each word, each sentence, each line of dialogue was chosen with great care.

Faithfully according to the scripted lines, the play proceeded with each person taking their turn.

It must be said, this was a true test of their foundation.

It tested their emotional control, composure, and also their acting skills.

When it comes to performance, the first priority is to be natural. It can’t be too stiff. Nobody can afford to be stiff, and any slip-up at any point would result in the failure of the entire performance.

“Such a pity for this place…”

One sighed, “From the details, you can still make out that everything here was once very exquisite… You can imagine that the Cat Emperor spent quite some effort here.”

“Of course, it was where a ruler was preparing for their heir.”

A few people casually chatted, passing the time with idle talk.

Just then… a disciple ran out from within, somewhat excitedly shouting, “Master! Master! There seems to be something unusual in here.”

“What’s unusual?”

“Well… My sister had just washed her face and casually splashed water here, not expecting it to seep in… this this this…”

“Hmm? Something like this? Could it be that there is more to the Cat Emperor’s legacy?”

A few people quickly walked inside.

“Master, it’s right here.”

The place they pointed to, of course, was the inner chamber that Blood Emperor Lei Tu and his group had opened up but then sealed again.

“Hmm, it is indeed strange. Could it be that the Cat Emperor’s legacy really conceals another world?”

Someone started to probe with spiritual power.

A moment later.

“It’s too thick.”

“Looking at this, there must certainly be some secrets here… Could it really be the Cat Emperor’s treasure?”

“Very likely!”

Upon hearing this, everyone became extremely excited.

“No wonder it was said that nothing was found in the past. It turns out that the Cat Emperor had sealed his treasure so tightly, if not for this chance, would we have also left Treasure Mountain empty-handed?”

“This time, sister has truly established a great merit.”

“Treasure, treasure! Wahahaha…”

One said, “You all step back a bit and pay attention to protection. Let me intensify the input of spiritual power and see how deep it goes. The sooner we know the specifics, the more at ease we’ll be.”

“Yes.”

By now, the setup was complete, and what was to be recorded next was the real action.

The previous lengthy portion was mainly to let the people inside know: we didn’t come looking on purpose, we just happened to discover this place by chance.

In this way, of course, there would no longer be worries of the sort ‘being surrounded, being hunted down’ and such.

Then, naturally, they could start the real fight.

But before the fight, they still had to make an impromptu attempt.

With a thunderous palm strike, they hit the cave wall.

This palm strike was indeed just a probe, but the subsequent moves were no longer just for probing.

Boom boom boom, boom boom boom…

Inside.

Blood Emperor Lei Tu and his followers were completely dumbfounded by this sudden turn of events.

Even Lei Tu himself was no exception.

Wasn’t this just too coincidental?

All the preparatory work had been done so meticulously, so securely, and yet they were still discovered?

What kind of bad luck was this!

At this moment, those who were originally guarding the entrance of the cave, their bodies brimming with violent auras, could hardly contain themselves.

They were extremely frustrated.

Listening to the ‘boom boom boom’ still going on outside.

And a group of people were shouting and cheering, discussing what good things could be in the Cat Emperor’s treasure.

Each and everyone was enraged, dizzy with anger.

Such a secretly hidden place.

A cave within a cave, naturally concealed by the Cat Emperor’s lair outside.

And yet they were foolishly discovered. This was simply unbelievable!!!

But to say or not to say, up until now, they truly hadn’t suspected that this was a deliberate search.