Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 653 - 653 652 Constellation True Inheritor Additional release for Alliance Hierarch Yi Xin Ci

653: Chapter 652: Constellation True Inheritor [Additional release for Alliance Hierarch Yi Xin Ci] 653: Chapter 652: Constellation True Inheritor [Additional release for Alliance Hierarch Yi Xin Ci] After the Oath-taking Assembly, Li Chuping found him,

“There are two paths, the choice is yours.”

Hou Niao was very calm; he was well aware that the casualties at White Fungus Mountain could not be lightly glossed over.

Even though the Shan Sect had already demoted him, it was just a token gesture—everyone understood that.

Li Chuping appeared very calm, “We and the Wu Sect have already had Golden Core-level contacts.

The disagreement is on two points, one is the trade route of the Geng Ore and the other is the battle of White Fungus Mountain.

In fact, at the root of it, it’s the same issue.

The Wu Sect has made demands to severely punish the instigators to quell the disagreement over this incident.

The specific way is, the Wu Sect will send a Cultivator to duel with you, fight to the death.

Of course, we can also refuse, and then the two sides will be in a state of war.”

Hou Niao smirked, “Personally, it doesn’t matter to me, but I would like to hear your opinion, and what are the plans of the higher-ups?”

Li Chuping pondered, “My opinion is to go to war!

To strike the first blow to prevent a hundred more!

The disagreement between both parties is no longer about personal life and death, but deep-rooted fractures in the Daoist tradition, and this is not just an issue now but has persisted for hundreds to thousands of years.

So, so-called deciding life and death in a battle is just a temporary solution; it can change nothing.”

Hou Niao was stirred.

He had known Assistant Li for a long time; he was a cold and rational man, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to hold a high position in Sikong Mansion, with deep insights into the Continent’s situation and inherently embracing the Shan Sect Sword Cultivators’ combative tradition.

If avoidance was not an option, it was better to let loose.

“From your perspective, does Yujing have a different opinion?”

“The Real Masters of Sikong and Situ Mansions advocate for war, refusing to negotiate; but the Sima Mansion and the military leaders of the two prince manors suggest a delay, there’s no need for our Shan Sect to stir up a bloody storm across the Jinxiu Continent.

Moreover, the stance of four other Masters remains unclear…

Do you now understand the consequences caused by the battle at White Fungus Mountain?

That was a transgression, an attack on someone else’s territory!”

“That was Anhe Dao Country, not Wu Country!

The bullying posture of the Wu Sect is just a bluff; I think even if we don’t negotiate, they probably wouldn’t dare to do anything significant.

It’s just about saving face.

Capital Commandant, I stirred up this trouble myself, and it’s nothing serious.”

Li Chuping said resentfully, “Do you think I am defending you?

You are wrong, I just fear that your involvement would trigger a real war!

If we don’t negotiate, at the most both sides might engage in minor skirmishes on the border, limited in scale, but I don’t know what might happen if you intervene!

That is what I’m truly worried about!”

Hou Niao appeared very innocent, “Your worries seem a bit unfounded…

So, who is the Wu Sect sending to deal with me?

From what I gather from you and the higher-ups, this person seems very formidable?”

Li Chuping’s gaze intensified, “Tang Yan, the Wu Sect’s True Disciple, nicknamed Heavenly Kui Star.

Have you heard of him?”

But Hou Niao’s thought process clearly wasn’t on the same wavelength, “Kill him, and that awesome nickname becomes mine?”

Li Chuping felt somewhat helpless, unable to figure out this individual who tread an unconventional path; the latter’s power was strong, but it always had an upper limit.

He believed that Hou Niao’s power could compare to that of an ordinary True Disciple, especially since he had defeated the Shan Sect’s True Disciple Fang Zhonghui in the Situ Mansion.

However, not all True Disciples were the same.

In the Jinxiu Continent, among close to a hundred Daoist powers and nearly a thousand True Disciples, only twelve were revered as Constellations.

They simply weren’t on the same level as ordinary True Disciples.

In Shan Sect, there was only one such individual, Duan Wuqian from the Duan Mansion—a natural-born cultivation freak and a Sword Dao genius who defied common sense.

Not only was his cultivation high, but his talent was also exceptional with a Dragon protecting him.

In the realm of Sword Dao, he was extraordinary.

As far as he knew, Duan Wuqian cultivated not just one Flying Sword within his Purple Mansion but at least three…

He was internally acknowledged within Shan Sect Quanzhen as the only individual likely capable of breaking the Heaven and Earth Chains.

In his view, Hou Niao’s strength might be on the level of a regular True Disciple, which was already quite impressive.

However, the gap from a Constellation True Inheritor was not just substantial, making any life-and-death struggle with such an individual perilous.

Although he often found this troublesome fellow annoying, he couldn’t bear to watch him go to his death.

For Sikong Mansion, Hou Niao was the most capable underling he had, and there was no need to just throw him to the wolves like this.

His and Hou Niao’s judgment was the same, choosing to start a war would likely not lead to significant battles, just minor skirmishes, not much different from usual times—until the Continent’s situation underwent drastic changes, when fighting became unavoidable even if you didn’t want to.

But did this fool now seem a bit ignorant?

Taking a Constellation True Inheritor as if they were mere paper tigers?

Picked through connections or nepotism?

His eyes hardened, he began to understand the reason for Hou Niao’s ingratitude,

“You’re still thinking of using such experiences to vie for a True Inheritance position?”

Hou Niao outright denied it, “Look at what you’re saying, I do wish for a True Inheritance position, but I’m not foolish enough to gamble with my life.

In my view, if a Sword Cultivator hesitates when facing a challenge within the same Realm, they probably won’t achieve much in the future.

So if you ask for my opinion, let’s fight; Heavenly Kui Star is formidable, but I don’t seem to have ever lost either, and I would really like to taste this flavor.”

Li Chuping didn’t try to dissuade him further, knowing all too well the temperament of this individual—it simply wasn’t something he could persuade.

Once cultivators reached a certain Realm, their cultivation philosophies were set, and they wouldn’t listen to persuasion; moreover, he feared that if he pushed too hard, Hou Niao might even go challenge others on his own, creating more trouble.

“This relates to a war between Daoist powers, and it’s not a trivial matter, nor is it something for just us two to decide.

I will submit your request, and then let everything be decided by the Jade Capital.”

He paused, still unable to help but warn, “Tang Yan, with renowned achievements from decades ago, is said to have suppressed his Realm and delayed his Core Formation through Secret Techniques to catch up with this cycle’s Outer Space Spiritual Green.

Thus, what strange Skills or Secret Techniques he has practiced over these years is unknown to anyone.

The skills of Wu Sect cover an array of forms without strict rules, so if you must fight, you may face a completely unfamiliar opponent.

The opponent’s trump cards and backup moves are all unknown.

Knowing both your enemy and yourself is the only way to always be victorious, but this time…”

Hou Niao sneered, “I might not know him, but he doesn’t know me either!

These so-called trump cards aren’t that miraculous.

I am willing to embrace such a challenge.

I hope the Capital Commandant will accommodate this.”

Li Chuping sighed.

He had always been accommodating, or rather laissez-faire, but the risks this time were somewhat uncontrollable.

The opponent was renowned and counted among the top figures of Jinxiu Continent within the Heavenly Tongtian Three Realms, definitely not a mere figurehead.

The Continent was becoming increasingly chaotic, but the pattern was clear, as everyone struggled for this cycle’s Outer Space Spiritual Green, as if securing it would allow them to turn into an Immortal by flesh.

The guy in front of him was no different, after laying dormant for decades, he had finally shown his sharp fangs, hardly someone who could be persuaded with mere words.