Chapter 678: A Secret Battle Between Higher Officials

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

As Qin Wushuang left the Ten Thousand Flower Valley, he made the calculation that he had stayed for almost half a month in this valley. Only about fifteen days were left until the Ten Thousand Year Pilgrimage Pageant.

After he had been flying for a while, suddenly Qin Wushuang remembered something.

“Jiu Fang Yunfei is still in the Ten Thousand Flower Valley!” Suddenly, Qin Wushuang remembered Jiu Fang Yunfei and then thought, “If the defense mechanism of the Ten Thousand Flower Valley remains closed, Jiu Fang Yunfei will be in an extremely dangerous situation!”

Just as he was realizing what difficult situation lay ahead of him, Qin Wushuang realized that movement was coming from his communication jade plate! Feeling incredibly surprised, he knew that this plate had not been used for a long time. Ever since the incident with the immortal leaf flying boat, the communication jade plate had been in a sealed state and was unable to be used.

At this moment, of course Qin Wushuang felt somewhat astonished when it started to activate once again. After he turned it on, he heard the sound of Qin Yunran, the Second Chief.

“Wushuang, where are you?” Qin Yunran went straight to the point.

Qin Wushuang revealed a bitter smile. “Second Chief, I am halfway to your location. Are you already at the Karakorum Immortal Clan?”

“Ha ha, yes. Taichong and the three others are here, you are the only one left from the Qin Clan.” Qin Yunran felt incredibly happy when he learned that Qin Wushuang was fine.

“Second, Chief, exactly what was going on? Was this someone’s prank?” Qin Wushuang could not but help to ask.

Qin Yunran chuckled. “Wushuang, this is a rather long story, let’s talk about it when we can in person. Don’t worry about it too much, it’s not directed to us. We were only being used as a scapegoat and got played. Ha ha, I’m just glad you are okay. Hurry and come to the Karakorum Immortal Clan.”

Qin Wushuang also knew that most likely this matter was not directly target at his clan. If it were, the most direct way would have been to kill them and not throw them out of the boats.

He asked with a low voice, “Second Chief, is it okay to talk?”

Qin Yunran was stunned, yet he did not reveal any flaws as he revealed a straightforward laugh. “Now all these friends are here, it’s rather lively.”

Qin Wushuang said, “Alright, Second Chief, then I will talk to you.”

Upon seeing Qin Wushuang act this way, Qin Yunran knew that the matter must be significant as he nodded. “Alright, what do you have to say?”

Qin Wushuang continued, “Second Chief, for the Heavenly Emperor Xin Clan, at least two people have not arrived right? For the Heavenly Punishing Villa and the Sound of Thunder Sect, at least one person has not arrived, right?”

“Hm? Yes, most likely a group of people are still on their way,” Qin Yunran tried hard to keep his tone calm and not to arise suspicion to people around him.

“Yan Qiansui of the Heavenly Punishing Villa, Lei Hong of the Sound of Thunder Sect, and Xin Wuwang of the Heavenly Emperor Gate will not be able to return. These people are all dead! Second Chief, I did not kill them, but the Emei Daoist Sect…”

Qin Wushuang immediately talked about the events from the Ten Thousand Flower Valley while saying, “That Xin Wuji pursued me closely and we have totally become hostile. Since he knew that I obtained the Supreme Dao Fruit, surely he will chase me until I’m dead. However, the precondition was that he could get out of the Ten Thousand Flower Valley! Second Chief, you must be careful of people from the Emei Daoist Sect.”

Inwardly, Qin Yunran was shocked and joyful. He was shocked that the Emei Daoist Sect appeared to be this treacherous, yet he was happy that Qin Wushuang had acquired the Supreme Dao Fruit!

Because the Qin Clan was in a disadvantaged situation, it would definitely be great and beneficial news.

Qin Yunran could easily understand that the Qin Clan could gain two extra Supreme Dao warriors!

To be honest, if the Qin Clan were to have two extra Supreme Dao elite warriors, the clan would even have a good chance to replace the Xin Clan in the Heavenly Emperor Mountain pageant that would take place in seventeen years. They could re-seize the Heavenly Emperor position!

Thinking of this, Qin Yunran’s heart was filled with one joyful beat after another. Yet, on the surface he remained calm as he said with a slight smile, “Wushuang, then come to the Karakorum Immortal Clan, hurry up. We can talk about other matters once we return to the Xuan Yuan Mound.”

Currently, Qin Yunran had appeared incredibly calm. He did not wish to expose any openings and be targeted by other sects.

However, Qin Wushuang said, “Second Chief, now I am worried that if Xin Wuji has no hope of seizing the Supreme Dao Fruit, he will become frustrated and spread the news. He would lead all the powerhouses to fight the Qin Clan. With Xin Wuji’s malicious character, he would definitely do such a thing.”

If that was the case, most likely Qin Wushuang would walk right into a trap by heading to the Karakorum Immortal Clan. By that time, certainly all powerhouses would send elite warriors to stop and kill him while taking the Supreme Dao Fruit for themselves.

Upon hearing the words of Qin Wushuang, Qin Yunran had understood the gains and losses. For a time, he stayed silent.

Qin Wushuang said, “Second Chief, rest assured, I will act according to the situation.”

Qin Yunran said, “Ok, let’s settle it this way.”

Qin Yunran put away the communication jade plate because he realized that Xin Tianchen of the Heavenly Emperor Xin Clan was looking over at him with gazes that harbored malicious intentions.

Qin Yunran was not afraid of this Xin Tianchen as he revealed a leisurely smile. Inwardly, he was making plans. With this Supreme Dao Fruit in the picture, for now, this Ten Thousand Year Pilgrimage Pageant no longer seemed important.

Although this pageant was incredibly rare, to ordinary sects, they would only be watching the show and would not gain anything.

Qin Yunran wondered if he should secretly inform Qin Wushuang to return to the Xuan Yuan Mound ahead of time. However, with many listening ears around him, it would be possible for anyone to take notice to Qin Yunran’s words. Therefore, it was inappropriate for him to speak of anything.

Xin Tianchen walked over to him with a faint smile. “Brother Yunran, it seems the Qin Clan is lacking one person.”

Qin Yunran chuckled. “Of course, how can we compare with the Heavenly Emperor Gate? Certainly all of yours have arrived? One disciple of my Qin Clan is dragging us down, I don’t know whether he will make it or not.”

Xin Tianchen gave a cold sneer and asked, “Brother Yunran, would you be interested in talking in private?”

Qin Yunran laughed. “Brother Tianchen, for the things you want to discuss, let’s talk when we return to the Xuan Yuan Mound. With so many friends here, it’s rude to seclude them. Those who don’t know the inside story, they may think we are plotting something. Ha ha, Brother Xuechen, us old brothers, we have not drank for a while, have we?”

After he finished talking to Xin Tianchen, he fixed his gaze at the Yun Clan and walked over to Yun Xuechen with a smiley face. Yun Xuechen was the leader of the Yun clan at this time and he was acquainted with the Qin Clan. He nodded with a smile. “Brother Yunran, I did want to find you to have a drink. However, your Fire Vermilion Fruit Wine conflicts with my training. I cannot drink too much.”

Qin Yunran had a fierce personality and his fire attribute stood out the most. When trained at the Supreme Dao level, he specialized in training the fire attribute. Yun Xuechen on the other hand, had the water attribute at the Supreme Dao stage.

Fire and ice were completely different, so Yun Xuechen did not drink the Fire Vermilion Fruit Wine in ordinary circumstances.

“Ha ha, Brother Xuechen, still the Yun clan is the better. All of your people are present. Among the Heavenly Emperor Eight Gates, besides the Yun Clan, it seems all have people who’ve gotten lost.”

Xin Tianchen walked over with thick skin. “Brother Yunran, it seems the one that has not returned to you is called, Qin Wushuang?”

“Brother Tianchen, how come you are so interested in one of my disciples?” Qin Yunran asked with a curious face.

“Ha ha, I am not interested in him. However, I am rather interested by the things he does. Brother Yunran, if I’ve guessed correctly, you were talking to Qin Wushuang a moment ago, weren’t you?”

“What about it?” Qin Yunran withdrew his grinning tone and turned serious.

Upon seeing them in the state of mutual hostility, Yun Xue chen laughed. “I say you two, this is the Karakorum Immortal Clan and not the Heavenly Emperor Mountain. Whatever anger you hold, keep it down.”

Among the Heavenly Emperor Eight Gates, the Qin and the Yun clan were the ancient qualifiers. They had carried a much more relaxed tone when talking to the Heavenly Emperor Eight Gate Xin Clan. They did not harbour the same revered mentality that the other clans carried.

After all, in terms of the Heavenly Emperor position, the Qin and the Yun clans were older veterans than the Xin Clan. They had sat longer and more often in this position than the Xin Clan.

Xin Tianchen gave a cold sneer, “Brother Xuechen, I would like to swap pointers regarding some private matters with Brother Yunran. You see, could you possibly let us be?”

Although Yun Xuechen was close to the Qin Clan and also cared about Qin Wushuang, these were all things he kept in mind. On the surface, he remained calm and collected. He extended his hands and said with good temperament, “Go, swap pointers, I will walk around.”

After Yun Xuechen had left, Qin Yunran glared at Xin Tianchen without the slightest friendliness. He said coldly, “Brother Tianchen, it seems we have never shared anything in common.”

Revealing an eerie smile, a mocking expression overflowed from Xin Tianchen’s mouth. “Brother Yunran, smart people do not talk with implications. When the seal on your communication was broken, ours did too. The things you know, I know. For the matters at the Ten Thousand Flower Valley, do you still want to keep it as a secret?”

He had gone ahead and turned hostile. After Xin Tianchen had put everything out in the open, it caused Qin Yunran to fall into a stalemate. He knew that Xin Tianchen had said it with this intention.

“Brother Yunran, don’t you think we can talk about this matter in detail?”

Qin Yunran said coldly, “What is there to talk about?”

“There is so much to talk about. You would not want me to announce this information to the world, right? By that time, the Qin clan would be detested by all, as everyone would try to beat you.”

As an ordinary man in innocent, a person’s talent will arouse the envy of others.

As the Qin Clan shared no grudges with people of the world, no one paid too much attention to them.

However, once they know that the Qin Clan possesses the Supreme Dao Fruit, it would be enough to cause all foreign powerhouses outside the totem clan to become infuriated. After all, having a Supreme Dao Fruit meant the advancement of a Supreme Dao elite warrior!

It could be an equal sign one hundred percent!

“Xin Tianchen, are you dreaming? Do you think anyone would believe your one-sided story?”

“Ha ha, one-sided words? What if people of the Emei Daoist Sect also say it? Would it still be a one-sided story? You must know that Ten Thousand Flower Valley is the territory of the Emei Daoist Sect!” Xin Tianchen said with a grinning face.

A sharp light shone from Qin Yunran’s eyes as he asked with a low voice, “Then what do you want?”

“It’s simple, for the Supreme Dao, all who see it will get it. Since you have two, we will each take one. We will shoulder this matter together. Even if the Emei Daoist Sect stays firm with their words, the Heavenly Emperor Gate will be willing to testify, to prove that Qin Wushuang was not present.”

Xin Tianchen’s suggestion was sound. It was because the outside world knew that the Heavenly Emperor Xin Clan did not share a good relationship with the Qin Clan. If the Xin Clan was willing to step out to testify for the Qin Clan, everyone would believe them.

However, in the end, this possibility of making it work would only benefit the Xin Clan. For a treasure the Qin Clan already acquired at hand, why would they share it with another clan?

A surge of arrogance emerged from Qin Yunran’s heart as he gave a cold sneer, “Xin Tianchen, in your dreams. How is the Supreme Dao Fruit related to me? If you want to pour the blame on my clan, let me tell you, there is no way!”

Qin Yunran was rather bold as he outright denied this claim!

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