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Chapter 147 Lure the snake out of its hole
"No investigation."

Meng Xihong uttered two words and gently placed the Black Sun Token back on the table.

"Not only will we not investigate, we'll also pretend we know nothing about it."

He walked slowly to the huge map of Qingzhou and his gaze swept over it.

"He Wen, convey my three secret orders."

"First, redefine the news that Meng Yanqing brought back."

He said he was ambushed by a Foundation Establishment elder of the Blood God Sect, and my Heavenly Evolution Sect suffered heavy losses. The young master fought back desperately and won a narrow victory.

The key is in the phrase "pyrrhic victory," which is used to divert their attention.

Furthermore, the existence of the Black Sun Order was completely erased from all the files.

I want that mole to think we're still a bunch of idiots who only know about the Blood God Cult.

"Second, have the Foreign Affairs Hall Masters Zhao and Fang continue to increase their intelligence efforts. They should be frantically gathering information about the Blood God Cult, making as much noise as possible."

At the same time, in my personal capacity, I am offering an indefinite and unlimited high-price reward to the Hundred Alliances Chamber of Commerce for a type of mineral called 'Black Sun Stone'.

Upon hearing this, He Wen pondered for a moment, then immediately cupped his hands and said, "Sect Master is wise; this is a plan to lure the snake out of its hole."

However, I suggest that the news of the bounty on Black Yang Stone should not be formally announced through the sect's higher-ups, but rather spread through the External Affairs Hall's ordinary procurement network as a way to disseminate the demand for this rare material.

This way, even if the message is intercepted by an insider, it will appear more natural and less likely to arouse suspicion.

Meng Xihong pondered for a moment and then nodded: "Very good, we'll do it your way."

This token is neither gold nor iron; it feels icy cold to the touch. I'll just make up this name for now.

I want to see who would develop an inappropriate interest in this baseless thing.

Yun Songzi clapped his hands and said, "Wonderful! This is called creating bait out of thin air and testing the waters!"
As long as the traitor leaks the message, the Annihilation Holy Sect will definitely react.

The moment they make a move, whether it's sending someone to investigate or secretly acquiring assets, they'll be exposed.

“Third.” Meng Xihong’s voice suddenly turned cold, and the atmosphere in the hall instantly froze.

"I will announce to the public that in three days, I will personally lead a team to gather all the sect's experts at the sixth level of Body Refinement and Qi Refinement."

They also borrowed 500 elite troops from Qingzhou Prefecture, mobilized their main force, and traveled a thousand miles to Black Wind Mountain to destroy the largest branch of the Blood God Cult, as indicated in the intelligence!

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.

"Sect Master! Absolutely not!" Ji Beichuan was the first to step forward, saying urgently, "Black Wind Mountain is a treacherous place, and the information is hard to verify. Young Master Yan Qing's fate is a stark warning. What if you fall into a trap again..."

"Yes, that's exactly what we need to do to make him feel like it's a trap."

Meng Xihong interrupted him, his voice devoid of any emotion, only a chilling calmness.

"I want that mole to believe that I, Meng Xihong, have been consumed by rage and have completely lost my mind because of my son's serious injury and my disciple's tragic death."

I want him to believe that this is a golden opportunity to wipe out the core fighting force of my Heavenly Evolution Sect in one fell swoop!

He slowly turned around, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"Black Wind Mountain is the 'bait'."

He pointed to himself.

"I am also 'bait'!"

"I will use myself, and half of the Tianyan Sect's resources, to catch that big fish hidden beneath the surface!"

"I want to see if they're willing to go to such lengths to devour me, faced with such a huge temptation!" The entire hall fell silent. Everyone was stunned by Meng Xihong's insane plan.

"Have you thought this through? If you take this wrong step, it will be a disaster." Yun Songzi asked in a deep voice.

“I have no choice.” Meng Xihong’s gaze turned toward the depths of the inner gate.

His expression was calm yet resolute: "Now that my Tianyan Sect has established Qingzhou as its base, we must thoroughly eliminate the malignant tumors buried within Qingzhou."

Only with a solid foundation can we have the opportunity to develop steadily. If this malignant tumor isn't removed, it will sooner or later devour all our efforts!

He took a deep breath, and his voice regained its usual calm and decisiveness.

"He Wen, you are in full charge of this matter. Remember, this act must be made as realistic as possible!"
I'm going to let the entire Qingzhou Prefecture know that I, Meng Xihong, am going all out, gambling everything on this one gamble!

"Ji Beichuan, Zhang Xianghua, you two will come with me to Black Wind Mountain. Make sure to create the impression that we are going all out for a decisive battle!"

"As for the Heavenly Shadow Palace and the Foreign Affairs Hall..." A sinister smile curled at the corner of Meng Xihong's mouth.

"Your real task is not to collect useless intelligence."

His finger touched the map heavily, but not in the direction of Black Wind Mountain!
"When that big fish takes the bait and all its attention is focused on Black Wind Mountain, you must lead all the elite troops from both halls, as well as the Foundation Establishment cultivators borrowed from Qingzhou Prefecture."
Like the sharpest dagger, with the force of thunder, uproot all the true Blood God Cult strongholds we previously identified from Qingzhou! Leave no one alive!

A feint to the east while attacking the west; a feint to the east while secretly crossing the Chencang pass.

At this moment, everyone finally understood Meng Xihong's entire plan.

Going to Black Wind Mountain was a pretense; the real purpose was to wipe out the remnants of the Blood God Cult.

"Disciple...accepts the order!" He Wen, Ji Beichuan, and the others knelt on one knee in unison, their voices filled with determination and fervor.

After everyone had left to carry out their orders, only Meng Xihong and Yun Songzi remained in the hall.

"Old Daoist, I guessed right. You want me to be your backup plan, right?" Yun Songzi shook his head, with an expression that said, "I saw right through you."

"Senior's insight is truly remarkable." Meng Xihong cupped his hands in greeting.

"This journey is fraught with danger; the biggest risk is attracting enemies at the Golden Core level."

But if that's the case, our team is bait. Once the Golden Core cultivator appears, our primary task is to delay and disperse, and escape by any means possible.

However, if the sect is attacked by a Golden Core cultivator and the protective formation is broken, my Tianyan Sect will be completely destroyed.

The presence of our seniors is a strategic necessity, ensuring we have a 'home' to return to. Only when the sect is safe can we have any room to maneuver.

"Hmph, it seems I've become your housekeeper," Yun Songzi complained, but his expression was extremely solemn.
"You've really walked a tightrope with that move, kid. But I just did a divination, and it seems this trip is a mix of bad and good, so it should be fine."

Meng Xihong remained silent, his consciousness sinking into his sea of ​​knowledge, where a phantom hexagram quietly appeared.

[Daily Divination, Today's Hexagram: Ominous! Darkness obscures the sun, ghosts roam. Excellent fortune. Suitable: Use yourself as bait, turn the tables; Unsuitable: Follow the map blindly, lest you alert the enemy.]

Seeing this divination result, Meng Xihong finally felt relieved.

Although the divination result is ominous, it also points to the only way out.

Meng Xihong's plan coincided with what the heavens had revealed.

"Alright, go ahead." Yun Songzi waved his hand, turned and walked out of the hall, his back view desolate.
"Old Daoist, I'm going to check on that kid Yan Wei, and while I'm at it... I'll reinforce the killing formation of your mountain-protecting array a bit more."

"If you really die out there, this old Taoist priest won't have the ability to find another such good foundation."

Meng Xihong felt a warmth in his heart as he watched him leave.

This senior has already regarded the Tianyan Sect as his own home.

So, let's begin the plan!
(End of this chapter)