Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 216 - 216 215 Return to Anhe 2

216: Chapter 215: Return to Anhe 2 216: Chapter 215: Return to Anhe 2 Rao Zongzhi narrowed his eyes; he was surprised once again.

Still not revealing anything related to strength, such as stunning swordsmanship, ghostly movement techniques, ingenious combinations, or profound Dantian energy… nothing at all.

No parries, no blocks, just one hit!

Even if such a tactical choice seemed so reckless and illogical to others, leaving no room for themselves, daring to grapple after losing their sword, what if the grapple failed and their body was pierced full of holes?

But from another perspective, it was the most effective tactic.

Dare to use it, and it has undergone numerous trials; this is strong confidence.

The third cultivator was about to continue fighting but was stopped by him, “There’s no need to continue, junior brother Hou has courage to spare.

Choosing him to represent Da Feng Plain poses no problem at all!”

He also hoped that his companions would grow stronger.

He could see through everyone around him, all except for junior brother Hou, whom he could not fathom!

Hopefully, he could be of help.

A group arrived in high spirits and departed in dejection, without the face to prattle on here; Rao Zongzhi’s approach, although domineering, considered their dignity.

The strongest two elder brothers from Mu Shuai Mansion and the Central Military Mansion lost cleanly, and it was meaningless for the rest to step forward.

What result could there be other than being slapped in the face repeatedly?

Everyone could see that Su Qiutu might not have any particularly outstanding skills, but he was truly daring, someone who closely tied battle and risking one’s life together.

Such people often unexpectedly rise to prominence, achieving impressive feats, but they can also suddenly fall on the battlefield for no apparent reason.

After all, with his way of fighting, a single failure would leave no opportunity to start over.

Only Daoist Wang stayed behind, “Junior brother, ‘The Butcher of Yinling,’ is not undeservedly famous.

Within just a few years, you’ve shown your edge.

Your merits shine despite minor flaws!

Your senior brother has lived for many years, yet achieved nothing significant.

It’s truly admirable and sigh-inducing.”

Hou Niao was polite, “Senior brother, why speak like this?

On the path of cultivation, skill precedes principle, and only those who reach the Upper Realm are true heroes.

You are practicing true cultivation.

I see your Dantian is full and your spirit is abundant.

These are signs of approaching the Upper Realm.

Why then speak of sighs?”

Cultivation, in the end, comes down to who lives longer and travels further.

A moment of glory is nothing but fleeting, like clouds passing by; a cultivator may be satisfied with current glories, but such luster will fade, and without reaching the Upper Realm, one cannot escape the grasp of the earth.

Daoist Wang laughed merrily, “Junior brother, you’ve done well, preserving the fellowship among sect members and teaching a lesson to those ignorant and arrogant fools.

The Capital Commandant would certainly not regret his recommendation if he knew about this.”

Hou Niao followed his train of thought, “Senior brother, do you have any instructions?

Just say the word.

As long as your disciple can do it, would I dare not give my all?”

Daoist Wang nodded in satisfaction, glad that the Capital Commandant’s cultivation hadn’t been in vain; this man was sensible and had discernment.

“That’s right, there is a matter on this trip to Divine City in Anhe Country that requires your special attention.”

Upon hearing this, Hou Niao knew it had to be so; he was certain Daoist Wang had come with a secret order from the Capital Commandant’s mansion.

What covert task was he to undertake?

“Speak, I would walk through fire and water without hesitation.”

Daoist Wang chuckled, “How could it be that exaggerated?

It’s just a case of surveillance; I simply need the help of my junior brother.”

He paused, then lowered his voice, “This time, five Participating Daoist Disciples have come from Jade Capital, respectively Pi Buxiu, Yan Xisheng, Liu Yiyi, Pei Yue, and Rao Zongzhi,

among them, this Yan Xisheng is somewhat strange.

His great-grandancestor was a Nascent Transformation Elder of our Quanzhen Sect, holding high rank and great authority; yet he himself has been key within the Wu Sect’s lineage.

For hundreds of years, every time Wu Sect expanded, the Quanzhen Sect just watched and missed opportunities, which has resulted in Wu Sect gaining massive influence, to the point where it is now a force that cannot be easily curtailed, and his ancestor played a crucial role in this.

The Sikong Mansion of Jade Capital has been conducting covert investigations all along, discovering that his ancestor seems to have a certain ambiguous connection with Wu Sect.

You know, once they reach Nascent Transformation, many investigations can’t go deep, and with his high position and numerous followers, it’s quite hard to find any flaws in Jade Capital, nor is there any solid evidence.”

Hou Niao suddenly lost interest in listening.

As a minor member of the Bridge Connection, he was leagues away from a Nascent Transformation Great Cultivator—wasn’t this just seeking death?

But once Daoist Wang had started speaking, he couldn’t just back out.

“I can’t tell you too much about the specifics, and what I do know is quite limited.

What I can share, I’ve already told you.

It’s to make you understand why we need to watch this person.

Since it’s not feasible to make a move directly in Jade Capital, we’ve turned to limited surveillance of his descendants and disciples, with a focus on this Yan Xisheng, who is highly regarded by the Yan Family.

To avoid alarming them and because the Participating Daoist Disciples are primarily chosen for their strength, it’s not easy to simply insert somebody.

Therefore, the Sikong Mansion has passed the task down to the Capital Commandant’s Office of Jin City for us to dispatch someone.

Since you happen to be…

that’s why you were picked for this section.

If it weren’t for this reason, even if you wanted to join the discourse in the Southwest, it would probably be impossible.

In Jin City, there are still a number of adept people like Luo Linwang and Duan Kunshan.”

The power structure of the Quanzhen Sect has always been a trinity of mansions: at the state county level, there are the Mu Shuai Mansion, the Central Army Mansion, and the Capital Commandant’s Office; moving up to Jade Capital, these correspond with the Three Divisions: Sima, Situ, and Sikong, each mirroring the three mansions.

For example, the Capital Commandant’s Office is directly under the Sikong Mansion.

The Three Divisions are the ceiling of the Quanzhen Sect in Shan Country, the core of the high-level structure, from which all orders originate.

Of course, there are other institutions in Jade Capital, but none are as critically important as the Three Divisions.

What Daoist Wang meant was actually that some people in Jade Capital are not pleased with this ancestor of the Yan Family, feeling he is too biased towards the Daoist Sect, suspecting him of collusion with the enemy, and causing the Quanzhen Sect to be in a passive position on matters concerning Anhe Country.

So, they wanted to dig something up,

Unable to dig into the big fish, they could only try to secretly start with the smaller ones; if personnel from Jade Capital were dispatched, it would be too conspicuous, so they decided to send someone from an Outer State.

Hence, the task fell upon the Capital Commandant’s Office of Da Feng Plain.

Capital Commandant Li did some calculations, reviewed the available people, and if he wanted to keep it completely under wraps, it led him to him.

He was not an official disciple of the Capital Commandant’s Office, often stationed at the border, and his connections were mainly within the Mu Shuai Mansion—wasn’t this still a way to confuse the matter?

But for Hou Niao, this was quite awkward; he was being tasked to keep tabs on another low-key figure—not to mention, what was Capital Commandant Li thinking?

“Brother Wang, it’s not that I want to shirk the task, but it’s really hard to get started!

I don’t even know what specifically to do.

If it’s just surveillance, to what extent should I carry it out?

It would be simpler if you just tell me directly, find an opportunity to make a move and get rid of him.”

Daoist Wang hastily waved his hands, “Junior brother, you mustn’t.

If we just wanted to get rid of him, the Sikong Mansion has countless experts, why would they need you to intervene?

Moreover, eliminating him would be pointless!

Our intention is simply surveillance, observing any abnormalities in his behavior during the entire Southwest discourse, to see if there’s any collusion with the Wu Sect.

Could you get somewhat closer without exposing yourself?”