Chapter 1912 Audience (Part 2)

So it was, they walked steadily along the way, finally arriving at Imperial Court Mountain.

Before reaching the mountain gate, they sensed a different atmosphere on the mountain.

Everywhere they looked, it was all joy.

No need to ask further, Su Mo and the others already knew that the battle at Jinglong Hall returned victorious.

Upon asking again, they learned that Lord Ban Shu and Guiniang had led the Jianghu Alliance disciples back last night.

With this victory, the atmosphere of the Jianghu Alliance changed once again.

What used to be scattered like loose sand now instantly gained cohesive power.

However, there was no grand banquet held for the time being.

Upon inquiry, these people were unclear about the reason, but upon arriving at Weiyang Palace, Su Mo understood.

Because he was not at Imperial Court Mountain...

How could his subordinates dare to easily hold a grand banquet?

After all, although they had defeated Jinglong Hall, Su Mo ventured alone into deep in the clouds.

If something went wrong, the massive Jianghu Alliance would instantly fall into a predicament of being leaderless, breaking up and falling apart.

Therefore, when Su Mo arrived at Weiyang Palace, he heard these people discussing how to find deep in the clouds and bring Su Mo back.

Su Mo found it amusing and did not hurry to reveal himself.

He pulled Wei Ziyi and Zhen Xiaoxiao to listen to their discussion.

At this moment, Shui Wuchang spoke solemnly:

"Zhuge Qianqiu and Zhuge Yutang said that during the Jinglong Hall battle, those who appeared in Jinglong Hall were not their disciples, but people from Jinglong Association.

"Yet, the Longmen Jing Emperor was not seen.

"I fear these people are now deep in the clouds.

"Although the Supreme Elder’s martial arts are supreme, he is involved with countless matters.

"If anything were lost, what should be done?

"In my opinion, time is of the essence, we should regroup immediately and head straight to Liu Jing Mountain.

"Find the path, flatten deep in the clouds, and welcome the Supreme Elder back!!"

"Water Department Master’s words are reasonable, but... this is easier said than done.

"Where deep in the clouds is located, even the Supreme Elder needs thorough investigation before he can possibly find the path.

"If we overwhelm them with our army, deep in the clouds would become alert, once they retreat and hide, further stirring the grass and frightening the snake would instead bring disaster to the Supreme Elder."

Xiao He frowned deeply:

"In my opinion, we should act carefully.

"It’s not about having many people, but about being elite.

"First investigate the location, then pass the message to have the Jianghu Alliance army hold back.

"Then our Nanhai disciples can simultaneously strike upward.

"That way we can destroy Jinglong Association in one battle!"

As he spoke to this point, he paused slightly, speaking softly:

"Additionally... in the battle of Jinglong Hall, masters from the Imperial Dao surfaced.

"Currently, the matter of the Supreme Elder’s uncertain life status must not be made public.

"We must refrain from malice, yet cannot be without caution."

"Indeed."

At once, everyone nodded.

"The Longmen Jing Emperor is no ordinary person... currently, we do not know the internal changes deep in the clouds.

"Taking rash actions is indeed inappropriate.

"However, the Alliance Leader’s safety is of great consequence and cannot be recklessly treated."

Bo Yan sighed deeply:

"What should we do about this?"

With Su Mo absent, the one sitting in the main seat was Yang Xiaoyun.

Beside her was Little Situ.

Yang Xiaoyun’s gaze swept over everyone, finally smiling lightly:

"Before everyone returned, there was a person who arrived at Imperial Court Mountain.

"You all might be familiar with this person."

Everyone looked up towards Yang Xiaoyun, Shi Shengtian asked:

"To whom does my sister-in-law refer?"

"Blade sovereign Ning Xiyin."

Yang Xiaoyun smiled:

"Invite Mr. Ning here for a talk."

Everyone looked at one another.

The Three Wonders and Five Elders, known through Jianghu.

Even those from Nanhai had heard of Blade sovereign Ning Xiyin, one of the Three Wonders.

Needless to say, so had the others?

Currently in Weiyang Palace, there were Elder Yushu, Lord Ban Shu, Guiniang, and the old beggar among others present.

Three Wonders and Five Elders were genuinely half present.

Only this Blade Sovereign Ning Xiyin was still unseen.

Unexpectedly, the person quietly made their way to Imperial Court Mountain.

Soon, Ning Xiyin arrived inside Weiyang Palace.

He still appeared disheveled, seemingly unkempt.

But today’s occasion, with none in the scene being simple individuals, dared not underestimate him.

He first greeted Yang Xiaoyun, then met Elder Yushu.

The two of them were old acquaintances.

Elder Yushu nodded slightly, somewhat curious:

"How did you end up here?"

"It’s a long story..."

Ning Xiyin sighed, recounting all that happened that day inside the tavern, how he almost lost his life from a setup, being saved, yet subsequently tricked, all the experiences were narrated in such detail.

Finally, he said:

"The Master is indeed extraordinary.

"Willing to venture into the tiger’s den.

"Ning Xiyin intended to accompany him to death, but... the matter is of great importance, he urged me to report here.

"I had to first come to Imperial Court Mountain to report these things.

"For Alliance Leader Su to be informed.

"Once finished, I intended to depart and further probe the Yizhuang, but Madam Su insisted on hosting me at Imperial Court Mountain for the time being...

"Urging me to stay a few more days, suggesting something might happen.

"Now that everyone has gathered here, it seems Alliance Leader Su already knows the Yizhuang’s location?"

As he spoke, he surveyed the surroundings, unexpectedly puzzled:

"Why is Alliance Leader Su not seen? I wish to pay my respects face to face."

Everyone looked at one another.

Finally, Lord Ban Shu nodded:

"Since this is the case, there’s no time to lose, let’s start planning on how to proceed to deep in the clouds."