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Chapter 1810 - 658: Backstab_1

Chapter 1810: Chapter 658: Backstab_1

Ashbur finished an in-depth analysis, and his subordinates nodded in agreement. But Ashbur’s eyes still landed on his "chief strategist" — Benson Maxwell. Given that his name didn’t quite suggest a strategist, he changed it to "Tobe Maxwell" seven days ago.

His reason was that "Benson" and "feather" are similar in Chinese, hinting at remembrance of his origin. Originally, Master Sun wanted to change his name to "Benson Xiaoping," but then he thought it wasn’t very auspicious. The true inspiration for his name change...came from Master Sun’s accidental discovery that Ashbur was, at some point, involved with the eldest princess of the Dragon Elephant Ancient Country...

This woman was Boyce Beacher’s widow!

The Dragon Elephant Ancient Country originally backed Master Claude, but then Boyce Beacher was murdered. Surprisingly, Master Claude had no reaction to his death. The Imperial Family immediately changed their course — expressing goodwill to Master Joseph. Somehow, the eldest princess and Ashbur began to cooperate.

At this moment, the Chief Strategist, Mr. Tobe Maxwell, fanning himself with a goose-feather fan, affirmed Ashbur’s expectations, "My lord, you’re quite right!" However, Master Sun accurately understood Ashbur’s mentality. Ashbur said "we" should strike first, but the ones who would actually strike were "you". He didn’t want himself to be involved.

If the plans are exposed, I would still have room to escape.

If the plotting goes successfully, I will also take care of the wife and daughter of Arthur Beacher. After all, we all come from the Heaven Realm and we have some affinity for each other. Such a disaster should not involve the families.

Master Sun continued shaking his fan, glancing at an empty space behind Ashbur. Though it was invisible to the naked eye, everyone close to Ashbur knew that a powerful "Master Burgess" stood there. It was General Barlow, who Master Joseph had sent to Ashbur after Master Sun had repeatedly warned Ashbur to be careful of Master Claude seeking revenge.

According to Immortal World’s hierarchy, those who only emerged an Immortal Root were ordinary immortals, those who condensed Dao Melody were Immortal Generals, those who evolved Dao Ding were Immortal Kings, those who created an Immortal Country were Immortal Venerable, and those who condensed a Dao Fruit were Emperor Venerables.

However, the positions of Immortal Race overlapped with their realm. Many immortals with the strength of Immortal General and Immortal King didn’t have their corresponding credentials... because they were not favored by the Immortal Venerable.

General Barlow had already condensed the Tire-9 Resonances ─ the peak of an immortal general. He was highly trusted under Master Joseph.

"Arthur Beacher is well-prepared. It’s unlikely that we, mere mortals, can succeed on our own. We need the help of a great power." The great power that Master Sun was referring to was, of course, General Barlow. He was instructed to protect Ashbur and refused to intervene in other matters, even showing himself in front of the mortals in the Immortal Domain.

Ashbur remained silent, not immediately answering Master Sun. Master Sun didn’t pressure him either but suddenly brought up how to cover up the action after it has been carried out, making it look like a fight between mortals. With that, today’s meeting came to an end. But Master Sun knew that Ashbur was intrigued, hence persuading General Barlow was left to him.

Master Sun’s way of obscuring their actions was very effective and alleviated General Barlow’s concerns. Alone with Ashbur, he easily persuaded General Barlow to move.

For a matter as confidential as this, Ashbur still only trusted Master Sun, secretly summoned him, and instructed him to make arrangements.

So, General Barlow set out to wage a cross-national war and killed Arthur Beacher with ease. This cause a great anxiety in General Barlow’s heart because right before Arthur Beacher’s death, he didn’t show any powerful abilities from the Heaven Realm, implying that their suspicion might have been wrong—Arthur Beacher wasn’t sent by Master Claude for revenge.

Ashbur was also a little panicked and hurriedly asked Master Sun for a countermeasure. Master Sun reassured him: "My lord, please do not panic. We’ve done everything flawlessly, they wouldn’t be able to find any evidence!"

General Barlow also joined the discussion: "Let’s carefully review everything again, make sure to cut off all leads! As long as there’s no definite evidence, my lord can argue, and we still stand a chance."

General Barlow was right. Master Amos and Master Claude don’t need evidence to ascertain that they were the culprits. However, without evidence, Master Joseph could also argue with them. The final result would depend on the power balance between both parties. Master Amos, after all, at crucial moments without evidence, couldn’t completely take advantage and Master Joseph, even at the cost of certain sacrifices, could possibly still settle the matter.

And things did indeed play out this way. Master Claude kneeled at the door of Master Amos and wailed. Outraged, Master Amos defended Master Claude. No matter if he truly felt offended or not, he needed to stand up for his followers at this time to maintain their trust.

Master Amos questioned Master Howard, and the rivalry began. Master Joseph was forewarned by General Barlow and was fully prepared to respond. For several days, he successfully defended himself from Master Amos, and even managed to mislead the others: This incident most likely involves some people with ulterior motives assassinating Arthur Beacher to provoke internal strife between us. It’s a sinister act!

I am not a fool. Would I order the assassination of Arthur Beacher during such a sensitive time?

I suspect that the Heavenly Palace is behind this!

This assumption is quite convincing, even for Master Amos. Master Claude spent his days in gloom, seemingly accepting this conclusion.

However, a sudden turn of events occurred. A man named Smith Thomas appeared in the Three Circles Immortal Domain when the investigation team dispatched by Master Amos and Master Howard. He used to be Arthur Beacher’s confidant and disappeared when Arthur Beacher was killed. Now he suddenly appeared, presenting a "Time Remnant Image" that showed the very moment when General Barlow executed Arthur Beacher!