Chapter 94

Hearing the words "successor," Hu Baijie suddenly realized the status and identity of Chen Zizai!

Hu Baijie had many speculations before, but she never imagined that he was the successor.

She had heard that the head of the Great Deity Sect would always designate an heir. Once the head was no longer around, the successor would take over everything. The successor must be the most outstanding member of the clan, so that even if the head fell, the elders in the sect would not lose hope for the future and would not easily have second thoughts.

The Great Deity Sect feared the most was the lack of successors. If the head was no longer around, even a powerful sect like the Peak Sect would quickly be replaced.

The status and position of the successor were very special and could be replaced by a more outstanding clan member at any time. This has always been a tradition in the Great Deity Sect, unless there were no qualified clan members, in which case there would always be a successor.

To become a successor, the greater the sect, the higher the requirements. Ordinary geniuses were not enough, as the successor must have the potential to at least match the head's cultivation level in the future. Only then could they be a worthy successor.

With Chen Zizai's top-notch genius potential and Xu Bangwang's favor, unless she made a mistake and a clan member of equal potential emerged, there was no possibility of her being replaced.

"The head is too lenient with the clan, what kind of atmosphere does the Peak Sect have? The head's reputation is great, but the atmosphere of the Peak Sect is so unbearable! Father, Xu Shengtian is just the beginning. From the moment I decided to return, I decided to reform the atmosphere of the Peak Sect! Yes, I killed Xu Shengtian for personal reasons, but also for the public good. I could have chosen anyone to set an example, but I chose him! Father, if you say I am sacrificing my future, you are wrong. The head has always needed someone like me. Father cannot, and the elders of other surnames cannot, only I, Chen Zizai, can!"

Chen Zizai spoke with great confidence and then smiled coldly. "I don't want to talk about these things with Father. Father doesn't understand. It's enough that Father knows about Hu Baijie. The date is up to Father to decide."

"I won't agree!" Xu Tianfeng coldly replied, making Chen Zizai smirk with mockery. "Does Father have a choice? If I tell the head, the head will certainly agree. Father has many illegitimate children; if I say there's one more Hu Baijie, everyone will believe it. Does Father want to embarrass himself? Wait for the head's order? Or do you want me to order it as the successor?"

Xu Tianfeng laughed and shook his head. "I've always let you act recklessly, and I've been patient, waiting for the day you would come to your senses. Now I know I was wrong; you are becoming more and more reckless. I'm not afraid of your position as the successor; I've always indulged you out of guilt."

"Then let's see if you are indulging me or if you have no power to stop what I want to do. Hu Baijie, you have to agree, whether you want to or not! I, Chen Zizai, say this. If you want to challenge me, let's see if you can win against me, Chen Zizai!" Chen Zizai put away her magic fan, her arrogance and arrogance unhidden. Xu Tianfeng watched and listened but only laughed and shook his head.

"Chen Zizai, this time I won't let you act recklessly. I will kill the mad genius Heng Yi. Whoever kills a member of the Xu family must die."

Chen Zizai was slightly stunned, then clenched her teeth in anger. "The head will never allow it!"

"I, Xu Tianfeng, will kill him for personal revenge. As the deputy head of the Peak Sect, who would question me for killing a disciple?" Xu Tianfeng's tone was cold, filled with deep hatred. He had already understood the situation but still couldn't believe someone would be so bold. Heng Yi was brought into the Peak Sect by Chen Zizai and was a team member she required to train with. If Chen Zizai had secretly instructed to eliminate Xu Daxia, it would make sense.

Heng Yi was just a tool, but the tool must die!

"Xu Tianfeng— I, Chen Zizai, will challenge you!" Chen Zizai shouted, "Let's go!" and led Hu Baijie away without looking back.

Not long after flying away, Hu Baijie suddenly said, "I want to return to North Elephant Mountain."

Chen Zizai turned to look at her, her gaze cold and heavy. Hu Baijie quickly added, "I have already broken up with Heng Yi. You know his personality; even if I wanted to do something, it would be impossible, and I don't have the courage."

Chen Zizai was thinking about how to save Heng Yi, hesitating whether to seek help from Hong or Xu Bangwang, and had no time to watch over Hu Baijie, so she flew away without a word.

Hu Baijie flew toward North Elephant Mountain for a while, then turned back when she could no longer see Chen Zizai's figure.

In the garden, Xu Tianfeng was still there.

Hu Baijie landed before him and bowed, saying, "Daughter greets Father."

"Hmph— who is your father! You reckless girl, I see you want to die before the mad genius Heng Yi!" Xu Tianfeng stared at Hu Baijie coldly, unable to believe how bold and reckless she was.

Was everyone who followed Chen Zizai so arrogant and unreasonable?

Or perhaps, like attracts like!

"Father won't kill me, and you certainly won't kill Heng Yi, because Father doesn't know that Chen Zizai is deeply in love with Heng Yi." Hu Baijie had an idea while Chen Zizai and Xu Tianfeng were arguing. Although she didn't know why they were enemies, she could see some things and believed it was enough.

Not only could she save Heng Yi and rise to prominence, but she could also earn Xu Tianfeng's favor and indirectly help them.

Many things are clear to the observer but not to the participants, and this was clearly the case with them.

Xu Tianfeng was slightly stunned, and the shock did not escape Hu Baijie's keen observation. Indeed, Xu Tianfeng had no idea and had never even considered it!

His hesitation also confirmed Hu Baijie's guess.

"Father lost Xu Daxia, but I can see that Father loves Chen Zizai a hundred times more than Xu Daxia. If Father misses this heaven-sent opportunity to improve the relationship, it would be a great pity. If Xu Daxia's death can win back Chen Zizai's heart, would Father not want it?" Hu Baijie was confident, believing she had a firm grasp on Xu Tianfeng's weakness.

There is no absolute brilliant strategy in the world. The so-called brilliance is using the right strategy at the right time, in the right situation, and for the right person and matter. As long as these three points are met, even the simplest strategy can become a brilliant one that leads to victory and success. Sometimes the process is more complicated, and sometimes it is straightforward.

Xu Tianfeng quietly examined Hu Baijie from head to toe, realizing he had underestimated her. "Is this Chen Zizai's strategy to challenge me?"

"I said it's not, and Father wouldn't believe me. But even if it is, what difference does it make?" Hu Baijie faced Xu Tianfeng with a calm gaze, full of confidence and without any pressure or fear. She had to do this and could not miss this opportunity, even if it was just to save Heng Yi.

Chen Zizai was confident in Xu Bangwang and the clan's influence in the Peak Sect, but she had no confidence in Xu Tianfeng's revenge. Xu Bangwang's approach was unlikely to be effective unless Hong was willing to help.

In other words, solving Xu Tianfeng's problem would ensure their safety.

Xu Tianfeng listened silently, saying nothing.

Hu Baijie continued, "Everyone knows how much Father loves Xu Daxia, and Chen Zizai knows it even better. Now that she has killed Xu Daxia, Father forgives her and even spares the man she loves. This shows that Father loves her a hundred times more than Xu Daxia! Chen Zizai may not want to admit it due to her hatred, but deep down, she knows it. If it is pointed out, she cannot deny it."

"Is that all?" Xu Tianfeng's expression was calm, but his tone was clearly mocking.

Hu Baijie understood that this could not be the basis for a deal. The basis for a deal is exchange, and vague words are far from enough.

Vague words are like receiving goods without paying, only promising future benefits.

"Of course not. Without a substantial breakthrough, the problem between Chen Zizai and Father cannot be changed. Even if Chen Zizai knows it, she will not easily put aside her hatred and pride to reconcile with Father. So Father can tell her that sparing Heng Yi is only possible if she puts aside her hatred for you."

Xu Tianfeng's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward, staring at Hu Baijie with a gleam in his eyes. "Would she agree to this for just a man from the Lake Sea Sect?"

"I believe she will! Of course, Chen Zizai agreeing to put aside her hatred does not mean she will truly respect Father, but this is the hardest step. She is a person of her word and has reservations about disrespecting Father. Whether they can truly reconcile afterward depends on how Father conveys his deep love for her." Despite her confidence, Hu Baijie's palms were sweating as she waited for Xu Tianfeng's decision.

Xu Tianfeng fell into deep thought, finding it hard to believe that Chen Zizai would agree to such a demand.

However, from the moment he learned of Chen Zizai's feelings for Heng Yi, he realized that Heng Yi could not be killed. If he were killed, his relationship with Chen Zizai would be completely ruined!

He had accidentally killed Chen Zizai's mother and never received her forgiveness. If he killed the man she loved today...

But how could he resolve this? If he just backed down, Chen Zizai would think he was weak and only become more reckless!

Hu Baijie's idea was a win-win, giving him hope for a long-desired but never-achieved wish...

If he could win back Chen Zizai, he would be willing to give up not just one Xu Shengtian, but ten!

Chen Zizai, from birth, was his most beloved daughter. Not only did she resemble her mother, but her top-notch cultivation potential made Xu Tianfeng see her as his greatest pride, an irreplaceable pride. At that time, almost all the love and care were given to Chen Zizai alone! If not for later hatred, Xu Daxia would have been nothing.

"What does this mad genius Heng Yi have that can make Chen Zizai agree to put aside her hatred for me?"