Chapter 1139: The Two Master Experts of the Netherworld Hall
The best way to defeat an unknown enemy is to first feign weakness, let the enemy expose its strength, and then confront and defeat them one by one.
Because not understanding an unknown enemy adds countless unknown challenges, at that point, not only will you fail to deal with the enemy, but you’ll also incur substantial losses.
Currently, the Netherworld Hall is in the dark, while the Dragon Spirit is in the light. They cooperate, and they gain and lose together.
Therefore, to avoid the Netherworld Hall doing something underhanded while striking the Dragon Spirit, we must take the opportunity during the great battle to force them to expose their true strength.
Whether they win or lose, they will leave, and their direction of departure is nothing more than the two routes towards the western part of Star Sea and near the Profound Sword Sect.
At that time, it’s merely necessary to set sufficient checkpoints on these two routes to completely catch them in one net.
Of course, this is a long-term plan. If a great battle erupts, and various hidden families, Hidden Sects, and Yudu’s battles wipe out both sides, then these arrangements naturally become insignificant.
Speaking of which, this is the difference between Liu Zixuan and Jiang Yifan at this moment.
Since Liu Zixuan’s strength is well known, despite having many aces up his sleeve, he still stands openly, so his plans always extend from the first step to the final step.
Whereas Jiang Yifan, being extremely powerful and mysterious, makes no move unless he strikes with thunderous means.
The two Blood Wolf Guards are absolutely the elites of elites. To deal with the current Dragon Spirit, they may not crush them, but they can certainly decisively defeat them.
"Any news from over there these past two days?" Liu Zixuan asked.
Gu Yu nodded: "Not really major news. Ever since the Netherworld Hall and Dragon Spirit met failure on our side in recent days, they’ve quieted down considerably in other places. However, over the past couple of months, two strong enemies have emerged!"
"Oh? Tell us more!" Wang Liang seemed quite interested in these two enemies.
"Both of these enemies belong to the Netherworld Hall. The first one I mentioned to Brother Xuan before is an extremely bizarre magician, who initially helped the Dragon Spirit establish a foothold in the Celestial Capital and completely moved their headquarters near the Profound Sword Sect."
Gu Yu glanced at Liu Zixuan, then said, "And previously, when the Netherworld Hall sent people to secretly attack various sects and families, the one targeting the Profound Sword Sect was this magician, who single-handedly injured Sword Venerable Ling Xiao and severely wounded the Great Elder of the Profound Sword Sect."
"Magician?" Monkey said with a strange expression: "Could it be that guy?"
"Who?" Liu Zixuan asked.
Wang Liang patted Liu Zixuan on the shoulder: "We’re heading over there soon, I’ll properly introduce this guy to you on the way."
Liu Zixuan nodded: "And who’s the other one?"
"The other one is not in the north. Their division of labor is quite clear. This magician is in the area north of Qian Nan, while the other is in the area south of Qian Nan."
Gu Yu raised his eyebrows with a smile and said, "Interestingly, these two are quite similar. One is a magician, and the other is a guy with a Joker mask. However, their styles are greatly contrasting."
"Though the magician is strange, he is frank and straightforward in his actions, not lacking in style, but that Joker is extremely vicious, employing mostly despicable methods to kill."
"What about their strength?" Liu Zixuan asked.
Gu Yu shook his head: "Unknown, the Joker kills with targets, leaves right after, and doesn’t leave any survivors, so naturally no one knows his true strength, and that magician, Uncle Liang probably should know."
Wang Liang smiled wryly: "We’ve only heard of that magician as well and haven’t really faced him ourselves, so his true strength is unclear."
"It seems these two are the real powerhouses sent by the Netherworld Hall to Star Sea." Liu Zixuan stroked his chin: "I wonder who’s more powerful, them or the Netherworld Hall’s Black Lotus Envoy!"
"Quite similar," Monkey said.
"I’m curious, how many experts does the Netherworld Hall actually have? I heard before that the Netherworld Hall’s layout encompasses the entire World Martial Realm. A nation sends two experts over, with so many countries in the world, how many experts must there be!" Liu Zixuan muttered.
Wang Liang grinned: "That’s why the Netherworld Hall is strong indeed, but despite their power, they’re a bit too overconfident."
"What do you mean by that?" Liu Zixuan asked puzzledly.
"If they gathered all those experts together first to come to Star Sea, then move to the next country, wouldn’t that be easier?" Wang Liang spread his hands.
Liu Zixuan shook his head: "First, they’re confident, believing it beneath them to place all their experts in one country. Second, if they come to a country with the intent to crush, the meaning changes. It’s no longer just targeting the Star Sea Martial Realm, but targeting Star Sea, the awakened lion. Don’t forget that Star Sea now has significant influence worldwide."
"If pushed too far, gathering the world together to resist the Netherworld Hall, I’m afraid they won’t have the strength to withstand! Moreover, a master never puts all their eggs in one basket."
Wang Liang remained silent for a moment after hearing this: "You’ve thought it through more, so it seems the Netherworld Hall’s Hall Master is not only a powerhouse but a meticulous strategist as well!"
"But, all bear the same burden on their shoulders, this grand chess game he’s playing is vast, and he’s got it well under control, but he’s overlooked the most important aspect."
"What is it?"
Liu Zixuan squinted his eyes, speaking word by word: "Plans can never keep up with changes, and human calculations are ultimately not as good as divine calculations. Whether he’s underestimated the world, I don’t know, but what I do know is that he’s underestimated Star Sea!"
This statement greatly shook everyone present.
Not because of the Netherworld Hall, but because of Liu Zixuan.
He analyzed the Netherworld Hall deeply, even being able to guess most of their thoughts. More importantly, when he spoke, it was as if he was an Emperor.
It seemed as if he was standing atop Star Sea’s peak, declaring war on the Netherworld Hall’s Hall Master.
This kind of tone, this kind of courage, is not something just anyone can possess. Neither Wang Liang nor Monkey, or even Gu Yu and the rest, have it.
Perhaps this is why Wang Liang and the others, despite their age and experience, still follow Liu Zixuan’s arrangement at this time.
"Alright then, it’s getting late, let’s prepare to leave. Let’s try to reach the Profound Sword Sect before it gets dark, the great battle is just a couple of days away." Liu Zixuan said in a deep voice.
Wang Liang and Monkey exchanged glances, then got up and, calling upon the Blood Wolf Guards, headed outside.
Meanwhile, after Liu Zixuan gave some final instructions to Gu Yu and the others, he got into the car, and everyone set out magnificently toward the Profound Sword Sect.