This Dao Ancestor is too young.

Zhang Yuanzhu gripped the sword hilt tightly with his five fingers, his eyes deep and unfathomable, revealing no emotion.

His voice was low and somber as he repeated what he had just said.

"Slay the two serpents, and all doubts will be resolved!"

Huang Jiu's expression was extremely solemn. She stretched out her hand, playing with the teacup, feeling the warmth emanating from her palm.

"Did you know that the two snake demons of the Twin Dragon Palace are both at the peak of Qi Refining, and could break through to Foundation Establishment at any moment?"

"Do you know that the snake demon possesses the blood of a dragon? Even if I were to fight one, I wouldn't be able to guarantee victory."

"It is clear that the rivers are vast, and the serpent demon is now invincible..."

Clang!

A sword rang out, interrupting the woman's words.

Zhang Yuanzhu turned around, looked at the woman in the red dress, and grinned widely, his smile unrestrained:

"If we want to eliminate hidden dangers and eradicate deep-seated problems, we have no other choice, do we?"

"In this world, there is never a foolproof plan; even a 10% chance is enough to risk your life."

The boy's eyes were bright and exceptionally dazzling, like two great suns embedded within them.

Huang Jiu remained silent, her eyes filled with conflict.

Before she knew it, she was already thinking of doing what the boy said. If she could kill the two snake demons, she could indeed quell all the unrest in the city.

Moreover, she hadn't expected the attack to take place before the dragon sacrifice, and she figured the snake demon wouldn't know either.

After a moment, the woman nodded.

"That's a good method, but I need to make preparations and arrange various matters within the city to prevent unrest within the Divine Arrest Bureau after we leave."

Zhang Yuanzhu frowned slightly, a look of surprise in his eyes.

At this point, what else do you want to arrange? Shouldn't you be using all the resources and strength of the Divine Arresting Sect to achieve a fatal blow?

The boy bluntly stated:

"Since you have decided to launch an attack, you should act immediately and lead the group of cultivators into the river without the slightest hesitation."

At that moment, the woman narrowed her eyes, picked up the teacup, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Tonight, I will lead the experts of the Divine Arresting Sect to attack the Twin Dragon Palace and eliminate the demonic threat."

Zhang Yuanzhu loosened his grip on the sword hilt, his resolute expression vanishing, replaced by a sneer:

"Alright, let's make our move again tonight!"

Huang Jiu nodded, got up and walked outside, quickly disappearing into the courtyard.

Only one female voice drifted into the boy's ears on the wind:

"Fellow Daoist, please rest in the courtyard. I will immediately arrange for men to locate the snake demon so that I may slay it."

The boy did not respond, but went to a corner of the courtyard and sat down on the ground.

He took out a jade slip containing the technique of entangling gold patterns from his bosom and began to read it.

As time passed, messages were transmitted to the high-ranking officials of various factions in the city through various clandestine channels.

For a time, the escalating unrest between the cities actually showed signs of easing.

Time passed, and night fell.

A beautiful figure appeared in the courtyard, gazing at the young man bathed in moonlight:

"Let's go!"

As the words drifted by, Zhang Yuanzhu dispersed the moonlight surrounding him, stood up, and nodded slightly.

In the next instant, a red ribbon emerged from beneath their feet, radiating a crimson glow, enveloping the two as they rose into the air, transforming into a rainbow of light and disappearing into the horizon.

The moment Huang Jiu and Zhang Yuanzhu left the City Lord's Mansion, deep within the mansion, a middle-aged man with crimson hair and an ancient face sat on a high platform and slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes were dark and uncertain!

The powerful figures from various factions in the city looked up at the receding rainbow light, their eyes filled with coldness.

the other side.

The rainbow light left the city and landed in the jungle outside the city.

After landing, Zhang Yuanzhu scanned his surroundings and saw figures appearing from all directions, each clad in silver armor and exceptionally powerful.

There were nine armored soldiers, led by a heavily armored giant.

"Miss!"

"Captain!!"

"Top Detective!!!"

Everyone stepped forward to greet Huang Jiu before turning their attention to the purple-robed youth.

Boom~

Like hills pressing down, carrying an indescribable sense of oppression.

This is the instinctive release of vital energy, enough to make ordinary low-level cultivators tremble with fear.

The boy's eyes remained unmoved as his gaze calmly swept over the many silver-armored figures.

At this moment, the woman turned to the side, her red lips slightly parted:

"We will now head to the river and ambush the snake demon."

"By order of the constable!"

"We must slay the serpent demon and eradicate this century-old scourge."

The group of cultivators clasped their hands in response and prepared to leave together.

Suddenly, a deep voice interrupted everyone's actions.

"Captain Huang, please immediately monitor the surrounding area to prevent any news from getting out of here."

Zhang Yuanzhu rested his arm on the hilt of his sword, uttering each word slowly and deliberately, his tone enigmatic.

Huang Jiu's pupils contracted slightly.

In the next instant, an extremely powerful aura erupted from his body, like a volcano that had been dormant for a hundred years, explosive and domineering.

Her gaze swept around, finally settling on the boy:

"Fellow Daoist, you may speak frankly if you have any explanation. With me here, no living being can spy on me, and no message can be sent out."

Ignoring the scrutinizing gazes, Zhang Yuanzhu turned to look at the majestic city behind him:

"Captain Huang, we're not going to the Twin Dragon Palace!"

He gripped the sword hilt lightly, his expression cold.

"We are now returning to Linhai City."

"What do you want?"

The woman's eyes brightened slightly, and she understood the young man's plan.

Zhang Yuanzhu nodded, affirming the woman's idea:

"At this time, the large-scale departure of the Divine Arrest Bureau from the city will inevitably be known to many forces, which is precisely the time when they are most relaxed."

"The Wang family, the Blood Wolf Gang, the Sanyuan Martial Arts Academy, and the Black Tiger Society—these four major forces within the city have colluded with evil spirits. They must be wiped out tonight!"

Call ~

Huang Jiu exhaled softly, her gaze fixed intently on the young man.

This was their true plan; what they said in the early morning had deceived everyone, including her.

Or rather, the other party didn't have much trust in the Divine Arrest Bureau, and only revealed the true plan at this moment.

The young man before me was by no means a reckless brute who only knew how to fight; he possessed remarkable wisdom and strategic thinking.

"good!"

The sound was like breaking ice and slicing snow, crisp and melodious, without the slightest hesitation or repetition.

In the next instant, wisps of mist rose from Zhang Yuanzhu's body, obscuring everyone's figures and blurring their vision.

"Conceal your magic and come back to the city with me."

He pushed off with his feet and ran towards the city.

The many silver-armored cultivators and Huang Jiu exchanged glances and followed closely behind.

If possible, they would prefer to eliminate the forces within the city rather than confront the Twin Dragon Palace.

As Zhang Yuanzhu felt the rocks, grass, and forest rushing past him, his eyes grew increasingly deep, tinged with a hint of helplessness.

Eliminating the forces colluding at the city gates should have been a secondary objective; the real task was to destroy the Twin Dragon Palace.

If they had attacked directly at dawn, they might have succeeded with their swift and decisive attack. But now, he was certain there were traps in the river waiting for them to fall into them.

Don't forget, the Divine Arresting Sect recruited a large number of rogue cultivators in Linhai City, making it impossible for them to keep secrets. To the major powers, they are like a sieve.

Not to mention, its residence is the city lord's mansion.

A variety of thoughts surged in the boy's mind, eventually coalescing into one.

It's because he lacks strength; otherwise, why would he need to scheme and plot like this? Crushing his opponent with overwhelming force, with death for those who refuse, would be the true pleasure.

While they were thinking, the group had already sneaked into the city and headed towards the Blood Wolf Gang, which was closest to the east of the city.