He changed the topic, his tone remaining serious, while leaving himself a way out: “But let me make this clear beforehand: if this plan fails, if the Haotian Clan fails to uncover any flaws, or if no evidence is ultimately found, I will not accept your claim today, and you and my ancient clan will remain completely unrelated.”
“That’s as it should be.” David answered calmly, immediately agreeing confidently, without embarrassment or fear.
No further guarantees or explanations are required; he was confident that this plan would definitely crack the thousand-year-old conspiracy iceberg and reveal the true nature of the cruel and cunning Haotian God Clan.
The conversation in the secret room of Chenxi Pavilion ended, and a secret and tacit alliance had been formed.
Gu Li sat behind a long black jade table, watching the three people get up and leave. Cold light radiated from his turbid eyes. The warmth and trust of a thousand years of cooperation had been completely destroyed, leaving only cold judgment and murderous intent ready to strike.
He didn’t say a word, his entire plan undisclosed, waiting for the Haotian God Clan to fall into his trap and reveal their crimes.
David nodded slightly, then turned around and led Hao Ling, Xuan Zhenzi, and Jiang Xuelan out of the secret room, leaving the tumultuous Chenxi Pavilion behind them.
The bustling Xuanming Ancient City was as lively as ever, with a steady stream of people and cultivators from all directions moving around it.
No one knew that within that single secret room, the future direction of the entire Twenty-Two Heavens had been determined; no one knew that a storm that would overthrow the millennia-old rule of the divine race was already quietly brewing.
After leaving the core barrier of the ancient city and moving away from the surveillance range of the Xuanming Ancient Clan, the four turned around, avoided the crowd, and quietly stepped into a remote and quiet alley.
There was no one observing from the surroundings, no spiritual energy fluctuations leaked out, and all eyes and ears were completely cut off.
David stopped and turned around, his gaze fell on Hao Ling beside him. Hao Ling’s purple eyes were calm like water, but held deep seriousness, her usual indifference was gone, replaced by a glimmer of parting words.
“The next step is the most dangerous step in the whole plan.”
His voice was clear and deep, every word firm and solemn, showing all the advantages and disadvantages: “Your return to the headquarters of the Haotian God Clan is tantamount to stepping alone into the den of wolves and tigers.”
Even though I have now completely lifted the restrictions on your soul, and outsiders cannot detect anything amiss, the ancient aura of the divine race still resides within you. Your every move is under the supervision of the clan higher-ups.
“The Patriarch of the Haotian God Clan is deep-thinking, suspicious, cruel, and extremely controlling. For ten thousand years, he has tightly controlled you through the restrictions of that Soul Lamp, and knowing your temperament, whereabouts, and abilities is like knowing the palm of his own hand.”
Today, your sudden return to the team, coupled with your unusual behavior, will definitely arouse his suspicions and lead to repeated testing.
“The slightest mistake, the slightest panic, or the slightest misspoken will lead to total destruction and instant death.”
This is by no means an exaggeration.
The Haotian God Clan had stood at the peak of the Twenty-second Heaven for a thousand years, relying not on generosity and benevolence, but on cruel governance, suspicious and meticulous thinking, and means to eliminate all threats.
For clan members who broke free from control or were suspected of disloyalty, there was never only one fate—total annihilation.
Hao Ling’s expression was serious, his head bowed deeply, and his golden eyes showed no signs of relaxation, only extreme caution and determination: “This junior understands.”
“Let me repeat your words once more. Remember everything perfectly, without the slightest deviation.”
David’s gaze was sharp as he continued to give detailed instructions, helping him reinforce all the holes in his rhetoric: “Your reasons for returning to the team, the intelligence you’ve gathered, the unexpected encounters, and the secrets you’ve learned—every detail must be smooth, logical, and consistent with your past cautious and timid personality as someone ordered to patrol the country.”
“When facing all the tests, interrogations, and pressure from the clan leader, remain calm, do not show any shortcomings, and respond with calm and dignity.”
Remember, in his eyes, you are still Hao Ling who was bound by the Soul Lamp, faithfully carrying out his duties, and accidentally uncovering secrets, not a traitor who broke free from his shackles, harbored rebellious intentions, and followed me.
“If the situation gets out of control and you face a life and death crisis, there’s no need to force yourself. Immediately break the chaotic runic seal I left on your body.”
The explosion of the signal can instantly obscure all detection and create chaos. I will immediately sense the disturbance and rush to your aid.
As soon as he finished speaking, an almost invisible glimmer of chaos from David’s fingertips quietly entered Hao Ling’s heart, hiding and sleeping, beyond the detection range of all laws in this world, serving as his final trump card for survival.
FAQ Novel
Q: What is the core of the Haotian God Clan’s foundation?
A: Their foundation is based on a millennium-old conspiracy, which is a forbidden trump card.
Q: What is David’s strategy regarding the conspiracy?
A: David plans to use external forces to gather evidence without direct involvement, allowing the conspirators to reveal their own weaknesses.
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