Chapter 346 Successful Assassinations and Shocking News
Wang Jian's motivations were clear, and he had compelling reasons to align himself with the three Great Sects of the Celestial Nexus Immortal Dominion.
It was not merely an act of benevolence, but a calculated move designed to secure his interests and control over the region.
Deep down, Wang Jian harbored a profound desire to have the three Great Sects indebted to him.
He understood that by placing them in his debt, he could essentially treat the Celestial Nexus Immortal Dominion as his own domain.
This control would offer him an immense advantage in the ongoing power struggles within the Central Region.
However, the root of his determination lay in the belief that it was Jiang Chen, the enigmatic and audacious figure, who had orchestrated the small sects' uprising to weaken the Great Sects.
Wang Jian couldn't fathom the specifics of Jiang Chen's plans, but his instincts told him they wouldn't bode well for the region.
In this uncertain landscape, the Celestial Nexus Immortal Dominion was a valuable chess piece.
By securing control over it, Wang Jian aimed to create a buffer zone between his Everlasting Mystical Empire and the potentially disruptive influence of Jiang Chen's rule in the Elemental Nexus Immortal Dominion.
As for his more personal interests, Wang Jian was well aware of the unique opportunity that lay before him.
To upgrade his cultivation to the coveted Saint Realm, he needed to amass an astounding amount of Destiny Points, and he was on the cusp of crossing the 10 million mark.
Intimate nights of passion and lovemaking with the voluptuous Sect Leader of the Spirit Affinity Sect and the enticing Sect Leader of the Heavenly Lotus Sect were the means to that end.
These enchanting women held the key to his ascension. Each encounter with them would contribute to the accumulation of Destiny Points, inching him closer to the Saint Realm's threshold.
The prospect of these passionate liaisons served as a powerful motivator, driving Wang Jian to secure the Celestial Nexus Immortal Dominion for his own gain.
In essence, Wang Jian's motives were a blend of strategic foresight and personal ambition, a calculated pursuit of power and pleasure intertwined in the complex web of the Central Region's power dynamics.
With the veil of night cloaking the land, Wang Jian embarked on his clandestine mission to eliminate the twelve leaders of the small sect alliance. It was a task that demanded precision, subtlety, and utmost secrecy. The night was his ally, concealing his every movement as he navigated the terrain.
His Flame Abilities, while potent, were ill-suited for this mission. The goal was to make the assassinations appear as accidents or the outcome of infighting among the leaders. Flames would draw attention, and Wang Jian needed his actions to be as discreet as the night itself.
Thankfully, Wang Jian possessed two other abilities: Shadow and Moon. On this moonlit night, the celestial orb cast a radiant glow over the landscape, empowering his Moon Abilities with heightened potency and explosive power.
Each of the twelve leaders resided in their respective camps, forming a ring around the Celestial Nexus Immortal Dominion. Wang Jian's plan was to create a series of incidents that would make it seem as if the leaders had perished either in battle against the Great Sects' experts or due to internal strife.
The first leader, Elder Zhen of the Scorching Dawn Sect, had a reputation for her explosive temper. Wang Jian, using his Shadow Ability, slipped into her camp unnoticed. In the dead of night, he stirred the pot of discord among her disciples, planting seeds of distrust and resentment. In the ensuing chaos, Elder Zhen was inadvertently caught in a crossfire of magical attacks, her demise masked as the tragic result of infighting.
Next, Wang Jian moved swiftly to the camp of Elder Wei, leader of the Tempest Clan. He skillfully manipulated the camp's defenses, causing a security breach that invited an intrusion from the Great Sects' experts. A fierce confrontation ensued, and Elder Wei fell victim to the crossfire, his death appearing as a consequence of the battle.
As the night progressed, Wang Jian continued his methodical campaign of orchestrated incidents. Elder Yun, from the Whispering Breeze Sect, met her end when a heated argument among her disciples escalated into a fatal conflict. Elder Zhang, of the Thunderous Fist Sect, perished amidst a skirmish triggered by a misunderstanding within his camp. Wang Jian's strategy was flawlessly executed, and each leader's death seemed a tragic twist of fate.
Elder Li, hailing from the Earthshaker Clan, met her demise when Wang Jian, utilizing his Moon Ability, manipulated the terrain, causing an unforeseen landslide. The catastrophic event caught her off guard, resulting in a seemingly accidental fatality.
Elder Yu, leader of the Silent Mirage Sect, found herself ensnared in an intricate web of miscommunications orchestrated by Wang Jian. Tensions escalated, and a skirmish broke out among her disciples, ultimately leading to her demise.
As the night wore on, Wang Jian's meticulous plan unfolded seamlessly. Elders Qiu, Chen, and Wang, from the Blazing Serpent Sect, Misty Lotus Sect, and Crimson Thunder Clan, respectively, were caught in escalating conflicts within their camps. Wang Jian's expert manipulation of shadows and moonlight concealed his involvement in these seemingly spontaneous battles.
Elder Zhao of the Galestorm Clan met his end when a deliberately planted breach in the camp's defenses attracted the attention of Great Sects' experts. The ensuing confrontation, fueled by miscommunication, led to a fatal outcome.
Elder Liu, leader of the Tranquil Waters Sect, experienced a tragic accident when Wang Jian tampered with a bridge's structural integrity, causing it to collapse unexpectedly.
The final target, Elder Sun of the Veiled Serenity Sect, was embroiled in a dispute orchestrated by Wang Jian. His expert manipulation of shadows and moonlight veiled his presence as the elders' conflicts reached a catastrophic climax.
By the time the night began to wane, Wang Jian had succeeded in eliminating all twelve leaders without leaving a trace of suspicion. The deaths appeared as unfortunate accidents or consequences of internal strife, shrouding his actions in secrecy.
With his mission accomplished, Wang Jian slipped away into the shadows, leaving behind a landscape forever altered by the orchestrated tragedies of the night.
Wang Jian's strategic brilliance extended beyond the simple elimination of the twelve leaders of the small sect alliance. He knew that these assassinations, cleverly made to appear as accidents or the result of infighting, would serve as a message, a potent message that would ripple through the ranks of the small sects.
As news of the leaders' untimely deaths spread among the small sects, it was inevitable that suspicions would arise.
The upper echelons of each sect, as well as their general members, would undoubtedly notice the pattern: all twelve leaders killed in a single night, all under mysterious circumstances.
The realization of an assassin roaming around, capable of striking down their leaders without warning, would send shockwaves through the small sects. Fear and uncertainty would grip the hearts of those vying for leadership positions within the alliance.
They would begin to understand that no position of authority was worth the risk of being targeted by such a deadly adversary.
To quell any doubts among their followers, these ambitious individuals would craft convincing narratives, portraying a shift in priorities.
They would argue that continuing the offensive against the three Great Sects was no longer in their best interests. Reasons such as preserving the lives of their disciples and sect members would be offered as justifications for changing their stance.
In reality, the driving force behind this strategic pivot was a deep-seated fear of becoming the next target of the enigmatic assassin.
The leaders-in-waiting understood that even if they were to assume leadership positions within the alliance, their newfound authority would not shield them from the relentless pursuit of the shadowy killer. This was a fate they wished to avoid at all costs.
The narrative shift would gradually permeate the collective consciousness of the small sects. Members would hear of the sudden change in leadership discourse, and doubts would inevitably arise. The fear of the unknown, of a merciless assassin lurking in the shadows, would sow the seeds of doubt and apprehension.
As the once-united front of the small sects began to fracture, the three Great Sects of the Celestial Nexus Immortal Dominion would seize the opportunity to further solidify their defenses and position of authority.
Wang Jian's calculated actions had not only eliminated a significant threat but had also sown the seeds of doubt and division among their adversaries.
In the midst of the already tumultuous battle, Wang Jian and the Three Great Sects received a shock that neither foresaw. It was as if the very fabric of destiny had twisted, unraveling their best-laid plans. The Sea Monsters, a formidable aquatic force, had entered the fray, their enormous, grotesque forms advancing relentlessly toward one of the Earth Veins. Their intent was clear: to sever the connection between the Earth Vein and the Celestial Nexus Immortal Dominion.
To compound their woes, the Heavenly Asura Devil Clan and the Oceanic Tempest Storm Devil Clan seized the chaos as an opportunity. Like ravenous predators, they descended upon two other Earth Veins in the North and East. Their goal mirrored that of the Sea Monsters, aiming to cut the vital ties between the Earth Veins and the immortal dominion.
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