Chapter 2367 - 2057: Lu Chen’s Plan
Humans seeking to break through to the Heavenly Realm require talent and countless years of cultivation, and so far, none of the forces in Dazhou have a clear method to achieve the breakthrough to the Heavenly Realm.
Therefore, the current greatest enemy of the Zhen Nan Prince Manor is not humans, but the mysterious entities.
These mysterious entities only need to consume blood to elevate their realm.
If these entities were to decimate Dazhou, annihilating all humans therein, they might very well break through to the Heavenly Realm.
At that time, the mysterious entities would certainly pose a threat to Guangling County.
Hence, in the eyes of Prince Zhen Nan, even though Lu Chen is temporarily safeguarded by Heavenly Realm strong persons, danger averted for the moment, they still ought to stand with humanity and help eliminate those mysterious entities.
Once those Deceit Kings are sealed, Lu Chen can focus all his efforts on cultivation.
Upon hearing the question from Prince Zhen Nan, Lu Chen thought for a moment and then said, "I plan to first help Ji Yunmeng seize the throne, seal those Deceit Kings, and then dedicate myself to cultivation."
Seeing that Lu Chen shared his thoughts, Prince Zhen Nan felt reassured.
Previously, sealing those Deceit Kings was challenging because they couldn’t track their whereabouts.
Moreover, the power of those Deceit Kings is at the Earth Realm, making it difficult for the Deceit Suppression Bureau to seal them. Even encountering those Deceit Kings doesn’t guarantee their sealing.
But now, with the presence of Heavenly Realm strong persons, their perception far surpasses that of Earth Realm Spirit Warriors, and more importantly, they should be able to easily suppress those Deceit Kings.
At this moment, Lu Chen thought of something and immediately said to Prince Zhen Nan, "Father, I have asked the people from the Deceit Suppression Bureau to wait for me in the Meeting Hall, so I won’t be accompanying you; I’ll go first to hear what they are discussing."
Prince Zhen Nan said, "Alright, you go ahead then."
Lu Chen immediately turned and left Prince Zhen Nan’s room, heading to the Meeting Hall of Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
When Lu Chen arrived at the Meeting Hall, the atmosphere was exceptionally tense, with no one speaking.
All eyes turned to Lu Chen as he entered, everyone rising simultaneously from their wooden chairs.
Lu Chen courteously said, "Everyone, be seated."
As the words fell, he walked straight to the main seat, sat down, and asked directly, "What were you discussing just now, esteemed lords?"
Fan Yaodong replied, "Master Lu, we were discussing how to clear out the mysterious entities hidden in the human world."
Upon hearing this from Fan Yaodong, Lu Chen instantly guessed that the Deceit Suppression Bureau wanted his assistance, though he didn’t mind.
Lu Chen subsequently said, "I can help with that."
His visit to Guangling County was partly to extend his inexpensive father’s life and partly because he intended to directly seal those Deceit Kings.
Those Deceit Kings are different from Yun Yudie; if their strength continues to grow, they will indeed pose a significant threat to him.
Upon hearing Lu Chen’s words, Fan Yaodong remarked, "With Master Lu’s help, we are relieved."
At this moment, Lu Chen proactively asked, "Have there been any recent updates on the Yellow Springs Sect?"
Upon hearing Lu Chen’s inquiry, Fan Yaodong and the others fell momentarily silent.
After a while, Fan Yaodong replied, "The Deceit Suppression Bureau has consistently searched for traces of the Yellow Springs Sect, but they are well-hidden, and we... have not yet discovered their whereabouts."
Fan Yaodong spoke this with some trepidation.
Honestly, Lu Chen felt the Deceit Suppression Bureau was rather ineffective, unable to locate either the Deceit Kings or the Yellow Springs Sect.
In reality, the Deceit Suppression Bureau had always been quite diligent, but the prolonged days of peace had led them to lower their guard, resulting in the escape of those Deceit Kings from their seals, unbeknownst to them.
At this moment, an Earth Realm Tributor from the Zhen Nan Prince Manor looked at Lu Chen and asked, "Master, how is the king’s health?"
The Earth Realm Tributor of Zhen Nan Prince Manor knew that Lu Chen could treat Prince Zhen Nan, and since Lu Chen was here in Guangling County, he would certainly take action, having already visited Prince Zhen Nan’s chamber, presumably having attended to him.
Lu Chen answered, "Father’s health is no longer in harm’s way. But for his well-being, all affairs of Zhen Nan Prince Manor shall henceforth be handled by me, as Father has agreed."
Upon hearing this from Lu Chen, no one present objected.
Prince Zhen Nan had long transitioned power to Lu Chen’s hands, though Lu Chen had not accepted it yet.
At this moment, the senior members of the Deceit Suppression Bureau also had little to say, as they still relied on the Zhen Nan Prince Manor to combat the mysterious entities, and Prince Zhen Nan nominally remained as the head of the Deceit Suppression Bureau.
Lu Chen then said, "The urgent matter is to investigate the movements of those Deceit Kings. As soon as there is any intel on their whereabouts, report it to me immediately."
Fan Yaodong said, "Understood, Master Lu. We will send someone to report at once if there is news of those Deceit Kings."
At this point, Wu Feng asked, "Master Lu, should we continue investigating the Yellow Springs Sect?"
From the perspective of the senior members of the Deceit Suppression Bureau, dividing their efforts to simultaneously investigate the Yellow Springs Sect and search for the Deceit Kings might dilute their strength.
Since they were unable to trace the Yellow Springs Sect’s movements anyway, perhaps it was better to concentrate all focus on the Deceit Kings.
Lu Chen said, "Continue the investigation. I don’t believe they’ve left no clues after slaughtering so many villages in Guangling County."
Having said this, Lu Chen glanced at the Earth Realm strong persons present and continued, "You all proceed with your discussions. I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave."
With these words, Lu Chen then rose and exited the Meeting Hall.
He had come merely to show his face and hadn’t intended to engage deeply in conversation; these people had been discussing without discerning any effective ways to deal with the Deceit Kings, thus purely wasting time.
In the elegant courtyard, walls adorned with fragmented cloud-patterned floral windows, the corridor’s red lacquered pillars reflected on the polished green stone slabs, smooth and pristine.
In the courtyard grow two century-old trees, their branches robust, canopy like an umbrella, shading the entire garden in cool shadows.
Lu Chen walked leisurely into the yard, moving beside the rock hill, his gaze fixed on the pavilion within, where Xu Jingshu, Yun Yudie, Zhou Xiaoxiao, and Zhou Rourou sat on the stone benches, seemingly engaged in some discussion.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting scattered golden lights across the quiet and tranquil garden.
At this time, the maids felt something and simultaneously turned their heads toward the entrance of the yard, seeing Lu Chen arrive, they fell silent.
Lu Chen walked toward the pavilion, smiling as he asked, "Ladies, what are you chatting about?"
Upon reaching the pavilion, Zhou Youyou thoughtfully vacated her seat.
Without reservation, Lu Chen sat down directly on the stone bench where she had been seated, then wrapped Zhou Youyou’s small frame in his arms, letting her sit on his lap.
Zhou Xiaoxiao then proactively said, "Since the Sect Hierarch followed you, many of the mysterious entities from the Heavenly Fate Sect have fled and allied with the four Deceit Kings."
"The forces of those four Deceit Kings are expanding rapidly, and it might not be long before they incite supernatural chaos."
Though Yun Yudie left the Heavenly Fate Sect to follow Lu Chen, she retained control over the sect.
She was informed of any developments within the Heavenly Fate Sect, receiving daily reports from its disciples.
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen remarked, "So that’s the matter. You don’t have to worry about this; on my trip to Guangling County this time, I plan to handle them along the way."