Chapter 1904 - 695: Donghuang Ziyang_3

"The Taoist Master would never believe me.

"Even if I exhaust all means, he will never proceed according to my wishes.

"Rather than wasting time on them, I might as well find a way to gather an exceedingly powerful force myself.

"Look at the four corners of the world, in Xizhou it’s the Jinglong Association, in Beichuan it’s the Imperial Dao, and in Nanhai there are three major forces intertwining roots, a budding new force will inevitably be extinguished by him instantly.

"Thus, the best choice is Donghuang."

Having spoken, he glanced at Su Mo:

"Alliance Leader Su, you are the top expert in Donghuang, do you understand Donghuang?"

"..."

Until today, Su Mo dared claim he understood Donghuang.

He emerged from Donghuang and traveled the four corners.

He knows this place inside and out.

Yet, even the Jinglong Association does not dare set foot in Donghuang recklessly.

Even with the Three Extremes Sect rampaging within, they act in hiding, never daring to show themselves openly.

What are they afraid of?

Is it the Ziyang Sect?

"It seems Alliance Leader Su is already aware."

Dongmen Yong barely managed to lift his spirits, murmuring:

"Donghuang Ziyang, Purple Qi Comes from the East.

"The waters run deep within...

"Its purpose is even harder to gauge.

"In earlier years, Su Chengyu ventured into the depths of the clouds, and their methods were involved therein.

"But from what is apparent...

"The Ziyang Sect seems like just an ordinary sect.

"As if having no peculiar features.

"Yet... when I truly ventured into it, I realized, this is gravely mistaken.

"The greatest crisis I’ve encountered in my life wasn’t in Da Xuan’s hinterland, nor in the Nanhai Martial God Temple.

"Even when I once ventured directly into Beichuan, seeking to make a deal with the Taoist Master.

"Even if the matter was unachieved, I escaped unscathed.

"However... during this journey to the Ziyang Sect, I nearly gave up my life.

"If not for carrying the Yin Yang Immortal Order back then...

"It managed to offer a reprieve.

"Making his desire to kill me not so resolute.

"Otherwise, today’s circumstances might not exist."

"...Is there truly someone within the Ziyang Sect capable of killing you?"

Su Mo’s expression turned somewhat grim.

Indeed, preceding this, there were various signs indicating the Ziyang Sect wasn’t as simple as it seemed.

One of Da Xuan’s four great masters, established the vast foundation of the Dragon King Hall with a single hand.

As one of the four, how could the sect founded by the Ziyang Ancestor be diminished to an ordinary Jianghu sect?

What truly gave Su Mo an unusual sense of the Ziyang Sect was actually in two instances.

The first instance is the clues left by Su Tianyang within the Ziyang Sect.

Chi Mei Wang Liang, ninth day of the ninth lunar month.

At the time, Su Mo did not understand its meaning.

Yet, once the ninth day of the ninth lunar month is linked with Chi Mei Wang Liang, it’s difficult not to consider the Ziyang Sect.

Even though the Chimei Forest Wangliang Courtyard previously provided an obstruction.

Making one feel this speaks of Dongmen Yong beneath Wangliang Courtyard.

But the problem is... how can the ninth day of the ninth lunar month be explained?

However, capturing wind and shadow is something Su Mo never speaks out loud.

Nor does he wish to doubt the Ziyang Sect.

Li Zhengyuan is especially close with him.

The other instance also originates from Su Tianyang.

Years ago, he left a letter behind in the secret room of the house.

The content of which remains vivid in memory.

The last few sentences are precisely where Su Mo’s suspicion lies.

"This sect is deeply gracious and righteous to my Su family, and remember never to betray.

"In case of a great enemy, one can seek assistance from this sect.

"If faced with an inexplicable sinister situation, one can seek out the Ziyang Sect."

The earlier was said in reference to ’this sect,’ until ’if faced with an inexplicable sinister situation, one can seek out the Ziyang Sect’!

These two references at the time left Su Mo bewildered.

Vaguely causing him to seemingly separate the two.

Yet... ’this sect’ is precisely the Ziyang Sect.

Why was this emphasized?

Especially with the foreword of ’inexplicable sinister situation.’

However, this point Su Mo previously only kept as a mark in his mind.

Without probing much into it.

Now, hearing Dongmen Yong’s statement, several combined together, inevitably causing Su Mo to draw an answer...

This old rogue was not lying.

The Ziyang Sect indeed has monstrous oddities.

Even Su Tianyang had sensed it in those years.

At this time, Dongmen Yong laughed:

"For that person to want to kill me, just a flick of a finger, a mere thought...

"His martial arts prowess is likely such that even combined, the Taoist Master and First Shock are not his match.

"As for who this person is...

"If Alliance Leader Su is interested.

"You can secretly go to the Ziyang Sect’s Pure Yang Hall on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month to see for yourself.

"I think it will be quite rewarding.

"Years ago, your father was scared out of his wits."

"...Lord Dongmen does not intend to now inform me?"

Su Mo’s brows slightly furrowed.

"For now, let this old man sell a bit of suspense.

"Otherwise, how can there be any amusement?

"I am already a dying person, nor do I fear Alliance Leader Su using severe methods to extract confession, or to exert that Suffering People Scripture..."

At this moment, Dongmen Yong is entirely in the appearance of a dead pig not afraid of boiling water.

"..."

Su Mo was momentarily speechless, following which he said:

"Was your Nine Purple Fierce Sun Burning Sky Technique taught by this person?"

"Exactly."

Dongmen Yong chuckled:

"Having escaped such a peril, I acquired the Nine Purple Fierce Sun.

"Thereafter, establishing roots in Donghuang, wishing to cultivate some forces that could reach the pinnacle of the world.

"I then sought out the Shou Xuan Clan.

"Silent, oppressed, once erupting, it will form a conflagration.

"I discreetly observed for a long time before selecting Jun Luo.

"His ambition is sufficiently large, not willing to submit, precisely the best choice.

"However... despite my utmost effort to teach him.

"Yet, he only learned ambition and did not learn the skill of action.

"Subsequent to traveling throughout Donghuang, though finding some suitable candidates.

"But later on, these people did not mature into potential.

"Only Night Lord suits my preference greatly.

"In truth, he truly is far superior to Jun Luo.

"Regardless of vision, martial arts, or methods, he can be said to be first-rate.

"The only thing I hadn’t anticipated was... your sudden rise.

"Otherwise, he would have been my first choice."

"Saying this, I’m quite apologetic."

Su Mo raised an eyebrow.

"No matter."

Dongmen Yong faintly smiled:

"The result makes no difference...

"And after venturing into Donghuang, I then went beneath the Wangliang Courtyard, earnestly researching the Qiankun True Understanding.

"After all, it’s hard to find good talent, and even harder to cultivate.

"I cannot completely pin my hopes on them.

"So I sought a place for retreat by myself, also to avoid Zheng Yuan.

"Yet never did I expect, this retreat would span several decades.

"And during these decades, numerous guests arrived beneath the Wangliang Courtyard, among the most interesting of them, none other than your father... Su Tianyang."