Chapter 38

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Killing Too Early

"So, this struggle for supremacy in the world will actually only unfold between Tie Butian and Di Wuqing! And what Di Wuqing fears the most is Tie Butian! Therefore, no matter what, he would rather take a thousand detours to kill Tie Butian first!"

"So our task is to protect Tie Butian's life, because we are, after all, from the Great Zhao. Once Tie Butian dies, we will be the prime suspects and will be the first to be exterminated by the Tieyun Kingdom for revenge. And the Great Zhao will never let us, the traitors, live."

Chu Yang finished his analysis in one breath. Then he realized that all the key points were focused on one person: Tie Butian!

A teenager of seventeen or eighteen years old, who could make a world-renowned hero like Di Wuqing view him as a thorn in the flesh! Just how extraordinary must this youth be?

In his previous life, Chu Yang only knew that Tie Butian was assassinated in the Kai Tian Gorge and that this person had a high reputation; but he had never cared much about these matters, and after hearing about them, he had simply let them go. At this moment, thinking about it, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine!

A teenager of seventeen or eighteen who could stand on equal footing with Di Wuqing!

He was definitely not an easy opponent!

This made Chu Yang think of the legendary figure of the Upper Three Days, the peerless swordsman Liu Yongxiang. This world-renowned legend, who had become a legend even in his lifetime, was just as brilliant as Di Wuqing!

There was also the notorious young master of the Middle Three Days, Ao Xiayun, who had caused a stir at a young age! And the mysterious woman Jun Xizhu, who ruled the entire dark side of the Middle Three Days!

These people, like Tie Butian and Di Wuqing, were all geniuses who appeared only once in a thousand years!

Fortunately, they were scattered in three different places! Otherwise, it would be hard to imagine what kind of world they would create...

"There's one more point you overlooked," Wuyun Liang said, looking at him approvingly. "As long as we help Tie Butian defeat Di Wuqing, we will have the merit of establishing a new regime, equivalent to being founding ministers! The Tianwailou will rise in one fell swoop! And as long as we handle it properly, we can eliminate all the hidden dangers of the Tianwailou during this time!"

Chu Yang gave a bitter laugh. Defeat Di Wuqing? Easier said than done! Di Wuqing had never been defeated in politics or war!

To defeat him... it would be difficult. As soon as Chu Yang thought this, he became alert: Wuyun Liang was right. Since he had decided to defy fate, facing Di Wuqing was inevitable!

If he still held the idea that Di Wuqing was invincible, he would surely fail!

He must win! At the very least, he must keep Tie Butian alive and ruin Di Wuqing's plans! Change the entire fate and take control into his own hands!

Whether it was the Tianwailou, Tan Tan, or his master.

And Qingwu!

As he thought, he heard Wuyun Liang sigh and say, "Speaking of this matter, Chu Yang, you made a huge mistake in this! The mistake you made has completely disrupted my original plan! It's even impossible to proceed."

Chu Yang was startled and said, "What? I made a mistake?" He thought, I haven't done anything. How did I suddenly become a heinous sinner?

"You killed Shi Qianshan! You killed him too early!" Wuyun Liang sighed deeply. "Shi Qianshan was an indispensable part of my plan!"

Chu Yang raised an eyebrow. "Shi Qianshan?"

"Exactly. Although Shi Qianshan was devious and cunning at heart, on the surface, he appeared mature and steady. Moreover, he was good at reading people and flattering them. Although I despised this disciple somewhat, he was indeed a good candidate for the political arena," Wuyun Liang sighed.

"Political arena?" Chu Yang was surprised. What does this have to do with the political arena?

"My original plan was to have someone leave the Tianwailou and enter the Tieyun Kingdom in absolute secrecy, preferably becoming a close confidant of the crown prince. First, to ensure the crown prince's safety at all times, and second, to be someone who could speak for the Tianwailou in the future if we succeed," Wuyun Liang said solemnly. "We want to rise and bear such great risks; we need more than just a martial arts sect. But at that time, if we have no one in the government, even the greatest achievements will be in vain if no one mentions them. At critical moments, we need someone to step forward. Buying officials with gold and silver is possible, but such people are unreliable."

Chu Yang nodded in agreement: If he can be bought by you, he can be bought by others. Even by Di Wuqing!

That would be a direct disaster.

Having our own people inside is the most reassuring.

"I originally planned to send Shi Qianshan to Tieyun. But he was killed by you," Wuyun Liang snorted.

"Shi Qianshan could even poison his master. So, betraying the sect in a critical moment wouldn't be a big deal. I think killing him removed a hidden danger!" Chu Yang countered.

This was the time to negotiate.

Chu Yang understood Wuyun Liang's intentions and naturally wouldn't easily comply. Although this goal was completely aligned with his own, he was already fully committed in his heart. But he wouldn't miss this opportunity to bargain.

"My original plan was to send two elite people, one to the Great Zhao and one to Tieyun. The one sent to the Great Zhao would be responsible for gathering intelligence and, in times of crisis for the sect, rescuing a few lives to continue the lineage. But later, I abandoned this idea. No matter how advantageous it might be, it would always be a retreat. With a retreat, we can't go all out."

"Shi Qianshan, you killed him too early." Wuyun Liang sighed again, repeating the same sentence.

"Yes, too early." Chu Yang also had this feeling.

"I've been observing you these past few days," Wuyun Liang said deeply. "You, Chu Yang, are deep and calculating, far-sighted, ruthless, and thick-skinned. You act decisively and without hesitation. Your character is suited for great things. In every aspect, you are a hundred times better than Shi Qianshan! But you lack the three major advantages that Shi Qianshan had."

"Three major advantages?" Chu Yang nodded. "The first should be despicable, the second should be opportunistic and sycophantic, saying what people want to hear; the third should be using any means to achieve your goals!"

"Very good!" Wuyun Liang clapped his hands. "Do you think these make someone a bad person? That these three advantages are not advantages at all, but rather, they are scoundrels?"

"No! I don't think so at all," Chu Yang said seriously. "Although I wouldn't do it, I have my own methods."

"Exactly, these three traits, when placed on one person, make them a despicable character. But in the political arena, they are essential!" Wuyun Liang laughed mockingly.

"Since the last time you fought Qu Ping, I've been coming to check on you every two or three days. You've done well; you've recognized your own shortcomings in this area. Many times, you've been paying attention to Shi Qianshan, trying to find ways to make up for your own deficiencies from him; I'm very pleased!"

Wuyun Liang sighed. "Unfortunately, Shi Qianshan was bewitched and ultimately brought about his own downfall. But you killed him too early. If you had let Shi Qianshan beg for mercy, he would have cried and found all sorts of reasons to beg for his life. In the end, although you would still have to kill him, you might have felt that his reasons weren't entirely unreasonable."

"This is a very important lesson! Being alone in the political whirlpool, especially in a position like a mole, you are always facing the threat of destruction. At critical moments, begging for mercy can sometimes be the greatest wisdom. Only by staying alive can you do other things!"

Chu Yang was silent for a moment and then asked quietly, "Master, can you do what you're saying? Even if you can, would you do it?"

Wuyun Liang was stunned.