Chapter 1766 - 2068: Climbing the Mountain (1)
Entering the office, Ling Chen saw that Tong Zhentian was also there. After the three of them took their seats, Ling Chen asked with a puzzled expression, "Elder Tong, Mr. He, what do you need me for?"
Tong Zhentian handed a set of documents to him and said, "This is the latest intelligence briefing, have a good look."
Ling Chen glanced at it briefly, his expression changed slightly, and he frowned, "Elder Tong, is the accuracy of this intelligence reliable?"
"I’ve had it verified by someone, it should be accurate," Tong Zhentian said with certainty.
"I understand." Ling Chen nodded and said, "I will find a way to handle this matter."
"Be careful." He Ziyun advised, "Better take more people with you."
Ling Chen acknowledged and left the office. Returning to his room, he leaned against the wall, took out the intelligence documents, and slowly furrowed his brows.
According to the intelligence, the Heavenly Dragon Sect, which had been silent, finally showed movement. Moreover, this time they came with great force and could be difficult to deal with. Last time, the Heavenly Dragon Sect, Dangyang Sect, and Dark Pavilion joined forces to attack Dragon Tiger Hall, but they ended up caught off guard by their own trap, resolving all reinforcements. Additionally, Zhu Hong and Qi Yong were trapped in East Sea City, unable to leave.
Unfortunately, although Hu Fei used many methods, he still couldn’t locate them and eventually had to give up on searching. Since then, there has been no news from Zhu Hong and Qi Yong. During this period, he led people to Dangyang Sect, wiping out Qi Yong’s forces in one swoop. Initially, he thought that after Dangyang Sect was wiped out, Qi Yong would choose to retire, but according to this intelligence, the destruction of Dangyang Sect didn’t hinder Qi Yong’s ambitions, as he ended up joining forces with the Heavenly Dragon Sect.
The nominal leader of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, Guo Halong, has already been killed, and the current leader position is held by the former vice leader Tan Gang, while Qi Yong has become the vice leader of the Heavenly Dragon Sect. Ling Chen wasn’t interested in their position allocation because he knew that the true mastermind behind the Heavenly Dragon Sect was Zhu Hong.
To be honest, seeing this intelligence made Ling Chen see Zhu Hong in a new light. He knew very well the kind of person Qi Yong was—ambitious and definitely not someone who would easily submit to someone else. Doesn’t Zhu Hong worry that he might betray her?
Of course, the information detailed in the intelligence wasn’t just about these matters; if it were merely Qi Yong and Zhu Hong joining forces, he wouldn’t pay much attention.
After pondering for a while, Ling Chen arrived alone at the Longhu Martial Arts Hall’s training grounds. Besides the disciples of Longhu Martial Arts Hall training there, another person was sweating profusely in the corner.
"Third Brother," Ling Chen greeted.
Yuan Yun put away the steel saber in his hand, panting, "Sixth Brother, how’s my progress?"
"Third Brother, you shouldn’t overexert yourself, take some time to rest." Saying this, Ling Chen took the steel saber from Yuan Yun and handed him a tissue. Yuan Yun grinned, "No worries, it’s too stifling to stay in the room all day, better to come out and move around. Hey! Sixth Brother, this Pure Yang Saber Technique is really effective, I can sense a clear improvement in my skills."
"Pure Yang Saber Technique is a top-tier cultivation technique, much stronger than the techniques you honed before. As long as you train it to the Great Achievement Realm, breaking into the Heavenly List will be just around the corner," Ling Chen said.
Back then, he had carefully studied the Pure Yang Saber Technique because it was wielded with the left hand, making it suitable for the one-armed Yuan Yun. A person’s hands are not only the most important parts of the body, but they also affect body balance significantly, and this balance is crucial for martial artists. The creator of the Pure Yang Saber Technique was also a one-armed person, hence, many details within the technique were meant to enhance body balance. These intricacies only work for one-armed individuals; for the average person, they would not have an effect and might even have adverse effects.
Yuan Yun had been immersed in saber techniques for several decades, becoming extremely proficient in using a saber. With his solid foundation and innate comprehension, he was able to adeptly wield the Pure Yang Saber Technique within just about a month’s time, which indeed was not easy.
"Third Brother, where’s Big Brother and the others?"
"Fifth Sister took Seventh Brother and Eighth Brother out shopping, Second Brother is with Yu Beifeng, haven’t seen Big Brother and Fourth Brother, why, are you looking for them for something?"
Ling Chen nodded, "There’s trouble this time, might need everyone’s help."
"No problem." Yuan Yun immediately responded with excitement, "What’s the matter?"
"Third Brother, why are you so cheerful?"
"Haha! Haven’t sparred with anyone for a long time, just a chance to test Pure Yang Saber Technique’s power. Come on, who are we dealing with this time?"
"Heavenly Dragon Sect."
"Them? Last time those guys got away, and they still don’t behave themselves. Don’t worry, with Third Brother on the move, I’ll definitely take care of them all."
While speaking, Qiu Yong and Zhang Zhongfeng came over from the other side of the training ground.
"Third Brother, Sixth Brother, what are you talking about?"
Yuan Yun laughed and said, "Big Brother, we’ve got a job to do."
Hearing this, Qiu Yong turned his gaze to Ling Chen. The latter didn’t speak but directly handed over the documents from Tong Zhentian. After just a glance, Qiu Yong’s expression changed, and he asked solemnly, "When do you plan to act?"
"As soon as possible, we cannot delay this matter."
"Alright, I’ll gather the people."
Noticing the seriousness on Qiu Yong’s face, Yuan Yun couldn’t help but ask, "Sixth Brother, you haven’t told me what’s going on. Just by looking at Big Brother’s expression, is it really serious?"
"Third Brother, you should see for yourself."
Yuan Yun took the intelligence documents and looked through them quickly, his eyebrows raising immediately.
"Are these guys insane?"
"Perhaps. You know what Zhu Hong is like; now she’s acting like a madman, not caring about any means to achieve the goal."
"Alright!" Qiu Yong chimed in, "Enough about that, everyone go get ready. Assemble here in two hours. Fourth Brother, you contact Fifth Sister, let them return as soon as possible."
"Understood."
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Two hours later, Ling Chen changed his outfit, donned a baseball cap, and carried a backpack as he appeared on the training ground. At the same time, Qiu Yong and the others arrived at the assembly point, all carrying large backpacks, filled to the brim with supplies.
Besides the eight talented individuals, Yu Beifeng, Ji Gang, Chen Junfeng, and Zhu Qing would also join the team for the action. Given the potential danger of this operation, three Heavenly List experts were included in the party to ensure everyone’s safety.
Once everyone gathered, they headed straight to the outside of Dragon Tiger Hall. There, a bus was parked, ready to depart at any moment.
"Everyone, stay safe." Tong Zhentian and He Ziyun stood at the door, urging them repeatedly.