Chapter 2546: Chapter 117: Difficult to Cross (Part 4)
Of course, even with the plan reaching this level, he was still in long-lasting life-threatening danger.
If Tan Wenqi had any self-awareness, or if Master Dongfang had glanced at Tan Wenqi more, perhaps he would have perished in Wei Country...
Fortunately, that did not happen.
What he had originally envisioned was to wait until Wei Country lowered its alert level, then kill Tan Wenqi and leave.
But unexpectedly, Tan Wenqi, being one of the officials in charge of capturing the Unborn Sect Founder, left Wei Country, taking him away from the danger zone. This was simply the best possible outcome.
Could it be that after killing so many, he had gained the favor of heaven?
This indeed made him feel a bit ironic.
He indifferently brushed off these thoughts and withdrew his hand, merely saying: "The second tribulation is over."
His aura became noticeably stronger.
The pale hand wiped away the connection with the Rootless Divine Skill, then vanished from the tent.
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Jiang Wang sat in the Chen Si Wu household, waiting for the results of the Song Court’s nationwide covert screening.
Zuo Guangshu had already, through the Huai Nation Government House’s channels, sent Jiang Wang’s warning about Zhang Linchuan to important figures in Dan Country, Longmen Academy, Southern Dipper Palace, Sword Pavilion, Yue Country, Zhuang Country, and other places.
Yes, he even had Zuo Guangshu notify Zhuang Country.
Because his hatred had never been for the Zhuang Country’s people, but for Zhuang Gaoxian Du Ruhui, who viewed the populace as cultivation resources and bargaining chips and as mere dirt and weeds.
The matters between him and Zhuang Gaoxian Du Ruhui could be settled at any time, but he could not stand idly by while Zhang Linchuan wantonly slaughtered people in Zhuang Country.
Now he only hoped that Zhang Linchuan had already infiltrated or was preparing to infiltrate Song Country.
So he could end this sooner.
The bloodshed had lasted far too long. The world shouldn’t remain in fear because of an Unborn Sect Founder, Zhang Linchuan. Nor should he keep Lin Youxie’s lingering will waiting.
The reason for coming to Song Country.
Was that, based on Zhang Linchuan’s repeated risky maneuvers and his knack for exploiting people’s psychological blind spots—a style known as ’darkness under the lamp’—Song Country was the most likely place for his next move—
Provided he indeed had another move.
Hatred can blind a person, as can anger.
So Jiang Wang kept reminding himself to stay calm. To face an enemy like Zhang Linchuan with a cold, dispassionate approach similar to Zhang Linchuan’s own coolness.
He used the Dream Order, repeatedly constructing "Zhang Linchuan" in his mind.
Not just the man’s image but his character, techniques, Divine Skills, demeanor—all of him.
He wanted to understand his enemy as well as he understood himself.
Ye Qingyu provided a wealth of intelligence from the Bone Tao, and Zuo Guangshu had abundant information on the Church of Lifeless, while Zhongxuan Sheng in Linzi was unifying all the intelligence from various sides...
All of this was very helpful.
Like studying an ultimate secret technique, Jiang Wang obsessively and meticulously researched Zhang Linchuan.
He had envisioned thousands of times how he would unleash his first sword... just waiting for the moment Zhang Linchuan appeared before him.
Just then, an old Knife Coin, which had never moved before, suddenly jumped out, carving a profound arc in the air, hovering not far in front of him.
Seemingly within reach, yet as if beyond the senses.
The voice of the Qintian Monitor, Ruan Qin, sounded from the Knife Coin—
"It’s me."
The letter sent to the Nanxia Governor’s Mansion had seemed to sink without a trace, leading Jiang Wang to think Ruan Zhenjun had rejected him.
He had even considered asking Yu Beidou for divination help, but the new Knife Coin from Yu Beidou resulted in failure to contact him.
He had no choice but to give up the idea of utilizing a master diviner and to continue using other strategies to contend with Zhang Linchuan.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, a message came from Ruan Qin.
"Supervisor!" Jiang Wang immediately sat upright and attentive.
"Trivial affairs kept me busy, with only now some free time," Ruan Qin did not delay, explaining briefly before saying, "To perform the divination comes with a cost. Marquis Wu’an, are you prepared?"
Jiang Wang simply offered his respect: "Please, Supervisor, don’t withhold your divination. I am prepared. If money is required, I am willing to spend all my wealth. If effort, I would serve tirelessly."
In divination, recompense is mandatory. Even if Emperor Qi requested Ruan Qin’s help, payment would be required. Jiang Wang was no exception. Whatever Ruan Qin wanted, he would provide.
"Four years of prestige, all spent for personal hatred." Ruan Qin sighed, "I know of Marquis Wu’an’s determination."
This Star-Seeking Grandmaster did not discuss payment, only saying, "I have personally reviewed your letter, and the blood and bones are clear, reflecting the scene at Late Mulberry Town in Wei Country."
He changed the subject, "But I cannot divine those dead in Late Mulberry Town."
Jiang Wang was a bit taken aback, "Why?"
Ruan Qin lamented, "The world may have underestimated this Unborn Sect Founder. His machinations are layered. I cannot divine because those souls in Late Mulberry Town have not entered the World Without Life; instead, they have been placed in the Underworld. Zhang Linchuan, relying on the Bone Holy Body to commit evil, used a pseudo-Bone Secret Technique, directing the slaughter toward the Underworld. Any diviner who seeks the truth wouldn’t be divining Zhang Linchuan, but rather the Bone Demon God!"
