Chapter 1049: Chapter 566: Before the Battle, Chaotic Demon Sea Intelligence (2)
"Take this Jade Pendant."
After the Supreme Sect Leader agreed, he touched his waist, taking out a Jade Pendant that didn’t look fancy. It had simple carvings—just a few strokes that danced like dragons and phoenixes—clearly the work of a master.
However, it didn’t emit any anomalies like Dao Rhyme; it seemed like an ordinary Jade Pendant.
"If you truly encounter a life-threatening crisis, activate it."
"It can break through space, allowing you to save some elders and true inheritors in your team. But remember, when something cannot be accomplished, preserving yourself is most crucial."
This Jade Pendant must be very precious to the Supreme Sect Leader. He handed it solemnly to Jiang Shu, patting his shoulder, then turned away, casually waving his hand for Jiang Shu to depart with his people.
"Thank you, Sect Leader."
After bowing, Jiang Shu walked out of the Great Hall.
Just as Jiang Shu left, an elderly figure with a youthful appearance appeared beside the Supreme Sect Leader.
"Decided?"
The Supreme Sect Leader nodded lightly, with a hint of relief in his tone.
"With this Jade Pendant, even if the Demon Venerable acts, Jiang Shu can escape back."
"Our True Martial Sect having such a peerless genius is a blessing to the Sect and the Human Clan."
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"This Jade Pendant bears the mark of the Supreme Sect Leader."
Jiang Shu left the Great Hall, rubbing the Jade Pendant in his hand.
He was a person of extreme meticulousness and careful thought. This Jade Pendant had been carried closely by the Supreme Sect Leader, and his serious expression when handing it over was enough to reveal its significance.
Whoever carries this Jade Pendant, it’s as if seeing the Supreme Sect Leader.
As long as Jiang is not killed midway, he will definitely be the next Supreme Sect Leader of the True Martial Sect.
This is more than an honor; it’s one of the highest leaders in the Human Clan’s territories, and it’s an immense responsibility.
Besides him, no one else can bear it.
Jiang Shu didn’t wear it on his waist but carefully stored it away.
"Junior apprentice brother, I’ve already reported this to our master."
Thunder Shock Daoist Monarch waited outside the Great Hall for him.
Jiang Shu collected his emotions and nodded, saying, "The Supreme Sect Leader has given me the authority to freely mobilize the strong within the Sect, and I need to trouble Senior Brother to accompany me on this journey."
This was an extremely dangerous matter.
Jiang Shu, among the Eight Great Sects, has stepped into the Vientiane Realm and is destined to enter the Mixed Cave Realm Daoist Venerable in his lifetime, a supreme genius.
But in the eyes of the Demon Race’s strong, Jiang Shu is an extremely dangerous signal, a thorn in the flesh, wishing to peel the skin and extract the tendons.
Once they discover he’s active in the Chaotic Demon Sea again, they will stop at nothing to kill him.
Therefore, Jiang Shu is extremely cautious in selecting personnel.
Three days later, atop Penglai Pavilion, more than ten Daoist Monarchs of the Vientiane Realm radiated immense fighting spirit; each of these Daoist Monarchs was either an elder of the Sect or a true inheritor who advanced to the Vientiane Realm, possessing great background and combat power.
At this time, they all turned their gazes toward Jiang Shu.
"Let’s move."
Without a passionate speech, just a simple remark sufficed to ignite the fire in these people’s hearts.
"A few days ago in the Chaotic Demon Sea, I encountered a scout team from the Demon Race."
"I searched their memories, but they were only acting on orders and did not know the cause behind pursuing our Human Clan’s army."
During the journey, Jiang Shu shared some things he knew.
"I’ve left some backhand tactics within the Demon Race; although they may not play a big role in combat on the Vientiane Realm level, they are enough to veil our identities, ensuring the Chaotic Demon Sea is entirely under the Human Clan’s control."
Previously, the Fox People Island had been obliterated by Jiang Shu with a single palm.
The Fox People Clan had completely hidden in the eyes of the Demon Race’s populace, changing their identity, ascending a massive island, and secretly running the original intelligence network.
However, with the Human Clan’s invasion of the Chaotic Demon Sea, the intelligence network the Fox People Clan controlled naturally lost significant use, so during this time, Hu Yi had been seeking ways to extend his reach from the Chaotic Demon Sea into the inland.
Yet now, the inland has gradually closed off, and the weak Fox People Clan has no means to collect information from within, even if they gather it, it can’t be brought out to relay to the Human Clan.
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"What should be done?"
In a secret chamber, Hu Yi paced back and forth, muttering to himself.
Having not seen Hu Yi for half a year, the naive air on his face had completely vanished, replaced by a mature and steady demeanor.
"Clan Leader, you should rest a while."
The elder of the Fox People Clan who initially chose to stand by Hu Yi’s side spoke to advise,
"The current situation is complex and changeable; we’re powerless."
"That lord probably understands."
Hu Yi shook his head and said, "No."
"As servants of the master, we must demonstrate our role; otherwise, even if the Fox People escape the Demon Race’s claws, we’ll still live as weaklings."
Human desire is endless.
Having aligned himself with Jiang Shu, Hu Yi led the Fox People Clan to become part of the Human Clan, a subordinate of the True Martial Sect, but he also wanted the Fox People Clan to prosper further.
The Purple Extreme Daoist Venerable of the True Martial Sect had personally contacted him, saying that the Fox People Clan would never face any discrimination, with everything backed by the True Martial Sect.
This was a massive blessing for the Fox People who suffered endless humiliation among the Demon Race.
Thus, Hu Yi was working diligently for the Human Clan, not only to enhance the status of the Fox People Clan but also with thoughts of repaying kindness.
However, up to now, the intelligence gathering had faced setbacks, leaving him somewhat uneasy.
The elder knew he couldn’t stop Hu Yi but still wanted to say something.
At this moment, Hu Yi suddenly froze, then his face showed immense joy as he respectfully knelt toward the empty space, calling out, "Hu Yi greets the master!"
The lord had arrived!
The elder quickly reacted, urgently kneeling as well, seeing only a pair of shoes appearing before them, and then a gentle power descended upon them, lifting them up.
"Hu Yi, I’ve told you before, there’s no need for this."
Jiang Shu’s arrival was a major surprise for Hu Yi, raising his head, he looked at Jiang Shu and said, "The master’s grace in recreating the Fox People Clan makes Hu Yi eternally grateful; what does this count for?"
"It’s been a long time since seeing the master, the master’s aura is even stronger than before."
Jiang Shu sat grandly at the main seat and said, "Hu Yi, how does the Fox People Clan currently control intelligence in the Chaotic Demon Sea?"
Hu Yi replied immediately, "Please rest assured, Master. The intelligence network has always been under the control of the Fox People Clan, and the Sect has supported the intelligence network."
"With the significant changes now, the intelligence network’s gathering work has not only remained unharmed but further improved. Only talking about the Chaotic Demon Sea, it’s entirely under control."
Currently, the Demon Race’s forces have retreated to the inland, giving the Fox People Clan a great opportunity to sneak in. Coupled with the hidden support of the True Martial Sect, one of the Human Race’s Eight Great Sects, the Fox People Clan has become the uncrowned king of the Chaotic Demon Sea.
"But..."
Hu Yi hesitated before biting his teeth and saying,
"Master, I’m incompetent. Due to the recent changes in the situation, the tendrils reaching into the depths of the inland have lost contact with us, causing the plan to collapse entirely. Therefore, I ask Master for punishment!"
Extending the intelligence network’s gathering work into the Demon Domain Continent was a task Jiang Shu had assigned long ago.
But Hu Yi hadn’t succeeded, causing him anxiety, despite considering many remedies, with no success.
He awaited Jiang Shu’s punishment.
However, a light chuckle came from above.
"I thought it was something serious."
"This time, it’s not your fault."
"I’m here now for another matter to entrust to you."
