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"Hmph, Thunderstorm, why ask when you already know the answer? I am a true member of the Soul Clan. My bloodline has shown ancestral traits, and I was sent to the Soul World, where I learned intricate formations. Later, I returned to the Soul World and joined the Fire Sect. You Thunder Clan folks are just mindless fools. Have you ever considered that a suddenly appearing Formation Master might be suspicious?"
Thunderstorm wore a bitter smile. When Master Jin first appeared, he had his doubts too. But at that time, Master Jin approached him as a friend; he wasn't yet the leader of the Fire Sect, and his judgment was limited. Once he became the Fire Sect Master, Master Jin's status rose alongside him, gaining Thunderstorm's trust. Almost every major affair of the Fire Sect involved Master Jin in some way.
As a result, the actions of the Fire Sect became transparent to Master Jin and the Soul Palace.
The Soul Palace managed to evade every ambush led by the Fire Sect and Ninth-Rank Power against them precisely because Master Jin had tipped them off in advance.
Moreover, the Soul Palace intentionally left behind certain individuals for the Central Domain forces to kill instead of leaving no one behind at all. This way, even though Thunderstorm had suspicions, he never truly investigated.
Even if he did investigate, Thunderstorm would have let Master Jin lead it. What could possibly be uncovered then?
Indeed, the disaster involving Master Jin was entirely caused by Thunderstorm himself.
Now that Master Jin's identity was exposed, Thunderstorm didn't even have the courage to kill him.
"Master Jin, is there an issue with the fire formation you set up in the Fire Sect?" Thunderstorm asked through thought transmission.
"No issue at all. That is an Intermediate Level Formation of Ten Ranks. My responsibility is merely to relay information to the Soul Palace, not to cause destruction within the Fire Sect. If there were problems with that formation, my identity wouldn't have remained hidden until now."
Upon hearing this, Thunderstorm's expression improved slightly.
"What Wei Chen said—do you really intend to use a Tenth-Rank Advanced Formation to eliminate everyone from Peach Blossom Sect?"
"Naturally. If I kill everyone from Peach Blossom Sect, the responsibility will ultimately fall on the Fire Sect's shoulders. I can then retire in success and go cultivate in the Upper Realm. My heart is devoted to formations; in the Soul World, I have no other attachments. Only in the Soul World can I learn more profound formations."
As the saying goes, when a person is about to die, their words become kind. Master Jin's expression remained calm as Thunderstorm asked him questions, and he answered them all.
Thunderstorm and Master Jin believed their conversation was private, but Donghua intercepted everything and relayed it to Wei Chen.
Wei Chen quietly observed Thunderstorm and Master Jin. He could tell that there was a deep bond between the two, forged over many years of collaboration. The revelation of Master Jin's identity as a spy for Soul Palace was a significant blow to Thunderstorm.
"Sigh, what does it feel like to be betrayed by a trusted confidant after decades? Such a blow is something most people cannot withstand. If it were me, if Musa betrayed me, how would I feel?"
Wei Chen pondered this, a bitter smile creeping onto his lips.
"Such a thing shouldn't happen to me, right? Thunderstorm belongs to the so-called Thunder Clan, while Soul Palace is led by the so-called Soul Clan. Their battles in the Upper Realm have extended into Soul World. Those two powerful presences must be the absolute upper echelons of Soul Palace descending here."
"If Soul Palace's Soul Clan can descend, then surely someone from Thunder Clan has come down as well. This means that when the battle begins, we might have some advantages. Donghua's strength will definitely not be inferior to theirs. If Peach Blossom Sect can withstand this catastrophe, then I can focus on cultivating in that world."
"With danger lurking everywhere, I carry a ticking time bomb within me. At any moment, Donghua might strike against me. Before that happens, I must cultivate to a level where I possess some self-defense capabilities. When facing strong enemies, making good use of Donghua is also an excellent choice."
"If you harbor ill intentions, don't blame me for being scheming. None of us are easy targets; in this regard, we are all the same. In the end, who survives will depend not on strength but on cunning."
"When Soul Palace comes to attack, I'll see if I can find an opportunity to eliminate Donghua directly!"
While Wei Chen watched Thunderstorm and Master Jin share tender moments with each other, he plotted how to eliminate Donghua and remove the most dangerous "enemy" by his side.
Donghua was unaware of Wei Chen's thoughts; in his eyes, Wei Chen held him in great respect. When the time came, Demon Lotus Heart would belong to him. Little did he know that all the memories of Demon Lotus Emperor were still fresh in his mind and that Demon Lotus Emperor had shared everything he knew with Wei Chen.
Wei Chen was not foolish; he understood the complexities of right and wrong, and he had his own calculations. As a descendant of the Demon Lotus Emperor, how could he be surrounded by simple-minded individuals?
After Thunderstorm concluded his conversation with Master Jin, he gave Wei Chen a slight nod and said, "From here on out, Wei Chenyu, you can handle things as you see fit."
With that, Thunderstorm walked straight out of the hall, his expression bleak and lonely.
Wei Chen made a gesture across his throat, indicating that Master Jin had met his end. A storm had finally come to a close.
Without a doubt, Wei Chen and the Peach Blossom Sect emerged as the biggest winners from this turmoil.
The Tenth-Rank Advanced Formation and the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation were no laughing matter. That formation was already the best in the Soul World. The formation that Master Jin had devoted his entire life to researching ultimately became someone else's tool—a complete tragedy. Yet for someone like Master Jin, who was obsessed with formations as a Formation Master, witnessing his painstakingly crafted formation being set up could be seen as a form of satisfaction.
The Peach Blossom Sect gained a powerful Formation System, while Wei Chen acquired immense fame, even reaching a status equal to that of Thunderstorm—thanks in no small part to Master Jin's efforts.
After killing Master Jin, Wei Chen exited the Council Hall and sought out Thunderstorm.
"Thunder Sovereign," Wei Chen began, looking at Thunderstorm with a calm demeanor. "At this point, perhaps there are some things you can finally tell me?"
Thunderstorm paused for a moment, frowning as he replied, "Wei Chenyu, I don't understand what you're saying."
"I'm very curious about that world—the Soul Clan and the Thunder Clan are both new terms to me," Wei Chen smiled.
Upon hearing Wei Chen's words, Thunderstorm was taken aback once more, pondering how Wei Chen knew about the Thunder Clan.
“Wei Chenyu, how did you learn about the Soul Clan and Thunder Clan?”
“I heard everything from your conversation with Master Jin.”
Wei Chen's mysterious smile left Thunderstorm somewhat shocked.
“You were able to intercept my telepathic communication with Master Jin?” Thunderstorm asked in disbelief.
Wei Chen shook his head and replied with a smile, “It wasn't me; it was Donghua Master.”
“No wonder. With Donghua's strength, even in the Upper Realm, he could hold his own. Wei Chen, your Peach Blossom Sect may be few in number, but you have many strong individuals. You all need to contribute significantly in the upcoming calamity.”
“Of course. Dealing with Soul Palace is a duty for everyone in Peach Blossom Sect. Besides, they are coming for me; if they want to kill me, they will pay a bloody price!”
Thunderstorm nodded, then suddenly showed a hint of flattery and said with a sly grin, “Brother Wei Chen, you were the one who contributed the most to the Peach Blossom Sect's Formation System. Shouldn't you receive three bottles of Dragon Blood as a reward? Master Jin set up the fire array and the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation; his contribution should be considered the greatest, right? So shouldn’t his reward come to me? After all, he is still one of our Fire Sect members.”
Wei Chen responded speechlessly, “Thunder Sovereign, does that make the Soul Palace infiltrator one of your Fire Sect members too?”
“When he was helping you set up the formation, he was indeed one of us. His identity as a Soul Palace infiltrator cost him his life; we can separate matters clearly—one thing at a time. I’ll just collect the Dragon Blood reward on his behalf, how about that?” Thunderstorm said with an ingratiating expression. If anyone saw that look on his face, they would surely be shocked.
The first powerhouse of Soul World, Fire Sect Master, Human Race Leader—showing such obsequiousness to a young man under twenty? That expression was nothing short of that of a begging dog.
Wei Chen felt somewhat amused; it seemed that for the sake of benefits, anyone could become a “beggar.”
Wei Chen looked helplessly at Thunderstorm and forced a smile. "Thunder Sovereign, if you want Dragon Blood, just give it to me directly. It has nothing to do with Master Jin. I'll bring you three bottles of Dragon Blood shortly, and even the three bottles I planned to auction off can be yours. The only condition is that you tell me everything about that world."
Thunderstorm nodded without hesitation. "What do you want to know? Just ask, and I will tell you everything."
Wei Chen shrugged helplessly. "Actually, I don't even know what to ask. Just tell me everything you know. If there's enough information, I'll also give you the blood of Fire Phoenix and Xuan Gui Blood, and we can forget about the auction."
Upon hearing this, Thunderstorm's face flushed red with excitement. "Alright, then let me start from the beginning."
"The so-called thunder tribulation is a lie. As long as one cultivates to a high level in the Soul Realm, they can go to that world at any time, which is known as the Soul World. The Upper Realm of the Soul World is similar to its title; it is referred to as the Soul World itself. In that world, reaching a high level in the Soul Realm is just the starting point for strong individuals."
"However, due to the intense competition in the Soul World, there are tens of thousands of secondary Spatial Planes beneath it, similar to our Soul World. Additionally, because of the native five clans of the Soul World, most people do not choose to go directly to the Soul World unless they reach the Peak of the Soul Realm. My strength has reached the Peak of the Soul Realm, and within the Soul World, there are no further opportunities for breakthrough. In our Fire Sect, there are quite a few strong individuals at a high level in the Soul Realm, but they all need to continue cultivating; at least until they reach the ninth level of the Soul Realm before they consider going to that world for further advancement."
"Ji Pokong and I have been urged countless times; we can’t hold out much longer and must leave soon. Before that, dealing with the Soul Palace is our aspiration. Only by suppressing the Soul Palace can we leave with peace of mind. The Soul Palace in the Soul World is known as the Soul Clan; some members of this world's high-ranking officials possess bloodlines from the Soul Clan. Our war against the Soul Palace is a microcosm of the war among the five clans in the Upper Realm."
"In the Upper Realm, there are five races: Thunder Clan, Fire Tribe, Sea Tribe, Dark Tribe, and Soul Clan. The powers of these five races are roughly equal; none can completely destroy another, yet wars are ongoing. The Soul Clan usually allies with the Dark Tribe while we Thunder Clan and Fire Tribe join forces as well. The Sea Tribe maintains neutrality; they assist whichever side is struggling and act as mediators."
With that, Thunderstorm looked deeply at Wei Chen and said, "Brother Wei Chen, once you enter the Soul World, you will need to join our Thunder Clan."
Wei Chen frowned. "Do I have to choose a race to join?"
"It’s necessary, and there’s no choice in the matter."
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