bookrebus Chapter 727 Breaking the Game (1)
Chapter 727 Breaking the Game (1)
Chapter 727 Breaking the Stalemate (Part 1)
"That's right... They don't distinguish between good and evil, they arrest people indiscriminately, destroy people's heritage, and kill wives and daughters... They are simply heinous and their crimes are too numerous to count!"
The horse-faced giant chimed in, "Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad... I think... the day of Han Yi, the Beast Demon... his demise and fall is not far off..."
It's a pity about Jing Tian Manor. I thought the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect would inherit its legacy and rise to prominence again, but now it seems that the Seven Heroes of Jing Tian Manor represent its final glory.
"Not only that, I heard..." someone whispered, "that many powerful figures... have begun to hold secret meetings to discuss how to deal with Han Yi, this great scourge of Huayang... or something like... annihilate..." His voice grew softer and softer, becoming increasingly inaudible.
The waiters who were serving dishes and pouring drinks exchanged glances and quickly went to the counter.
Behind the restaurant counter.
A voluptuous, scantily clad, mature woman was leaning over a table, looking at ledgers and calculating with an abacus.
Upon hearing this, his expression became more serious.
But it quickly recovered.
The young woman swayed her slender waist and plump hips as she gracefully walked out from behind the counter, exuding charm.
Along the way, she joked and teased the regular customers.
A few witty remarks immediately drew laughter from everyone, creating a lively atmosphere.
Even so, these hot-blooded, intoxicated martial artists only talked big and didn't dare to actually lay a hand on him. After all, the last person who dared to actually attack was still sitting in the dog bowl in the backyard with his arm bone in it.
Everyone knows that he has connections with the bigwigs of the government army.
She might even be a mistress or a third party in a close relationship.
Perhaps this restaurant was a special compensation from the big shot to make up for his lost youth.
Knowing about this relationship, he still went up to flirt with her.
That would be like an old man hanging himself – he'd had enough of living.
The proprietress quickly went upstairs to her room, took out her ink and paper, and swiftly wrote down a few lines.
flap!
The falcon with its blue-purple tail feathers, having eaten and drunk its fill, stretched its body and soared rapidly into the sky.
The Sect of Ten Thousand Beasts, Flower Lake.
"Destroy Han Meng... Destroy Han Alliance... Interesting..." Han Yi unfolded the note, glanced at it, and immediately noticed the key point.
"This is an urgent report from a disciple of the Mingfeng Hall. It is said that because our Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has committed too many killings, there are many dissenting voices in the Huayang area, and a large number of powerful figures have gathered, preparing to seize the opportunity to launch a revenge attack!"
Zhong Han spoke urgently.
As the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect developed, after several adjustments, the responsibilities of each hall became clear and orderly.
The Shadow Hall's current mission is primarily external combat, and it is the main fighting force.
The three halls, Jiuqu, Mingfeng, and Piaoxue, are tasked with assisting the Shadow Hall in combat and managing the sect's logistics.
Mingfeng Hall was managed by Zhang Ruoning.
Based on his characteristics and methods of doing things, Han Yi assigned the task of gathering external intelligence to the Mingfeng Hall.
Han Yi attached great importance to intelligence gathering.
In the city and its surrounding areas, in places where all sorts of people mingle and where the population is dense, many secret outposts were set up specifically to gather intelligence on the martial arts world.
Chunyi Tower is one of the secret locations set up within the city.
*Sizzle...*
Han Yi burst forth with force, tearing the paper in his hand into pieces, which scattered into the lake.
"That's... normal," he said calmly.
"In order to achieve the goals set by Fan Hongchou, we have no choice but to do this... This will invite resentment and backlash... It's only human nature."
"Let's put everything else aside for now. Should we get involved in the Annihilation of Han Alliance?" Zhong Han said in a deep voice. "According to the intelligence from Mingfeng Hall, there are two leaders: Yu Quan, the Black Seal Hand, and Liu Qingsong, the Divine Arm Fist."
Both were skilled fighters, not among the top ten, but at least in the top twenty. Furthermore, they had good reputations, were known for their chivalry and sense of justice, and were implicitly regarded as leaders of the righteous path in Huayang.
With these two leading the trouble, if the Annihilation of Han Alliance gains momentum, the ensuing turmoil will be considerable. It's better to suppress them swiftly before they escalate, to avoid future betrayals and unforeseen events.
"And then?" Han Yi asked calmly.
"And then?" Zhong Han was taken aback. "What then?"
"If we wipe out one Han Alliance, a second, a third will appear..." Han Yi sneered. "If we take action against them, we'll solidify our infamy. I'm afraid this is exactly what Fan Hongchou hopes for. Perhaps he's even involved in pushing things along."
A single spark can start a prairie fire.
Han Yi understood the meaning behind this statement deeply.
It's no big deal if one of them destroys the Korean alliance; once it's destroyed, it's gone.
The concern is that it will provoke genuine public outrage.
The situation is still under control. Every day, we pick and choose, trying to target those who are guilty.
Some were terrified, while others were genuinely delighted. But if he actually turned against those kind-hearted people, then it would be truly inexplicable.
By that time, the Huayang area...
No matter how powerful the Myriad Beasts Sect is, it cannot gain a foothold in the Huayang area.
"Are we just going to sit idly by and let things develop as they are?" Zhong Han couldn't help but ask. "Even if we do nothing, an accident will happen sooner or later. It will be too late to regret it then."
"So... I'm thinking of a solution..." Han Yi paused, then said in a deep voice, "Call the top management for an emergency meeting!"
"it is good."
Although Zhong Han didn't know what solution Han Yi had come up with, she still quickly relayed the message.
In the middle of Flower Lake, a tour boat sways gently, moored in the shadow of the embankment.
Inside a room on the second floor of the cruise ship.
"Sect Master." Soon, Zhong Yunxiu, Zhang Ruoning, Gongsun Jing, as well as Lan Mei, Lechangzhen, and Zhang Lan arrived and bowed respectfully.
"Everyone... I believe you all know the current crisis facing the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect and the state of the situation."
Han Yi stood with his hands behind his back on the terrace, gazing at the shimmering lake in the distance.
"I intend to relocate some of the branches and redistribute the focus of development. What are your opinions?" He turned around and looked at the crowd.
"Going back to Black Miasma Mountain?" Zhong Yunxiu followed the train of thought and quickly deduced, "The sect leader's intention is to move most of the forces to the Black Miasma Mountain base, just like before, and treat this place as just an ordinary stronghold?"
"Indeed." Han Yi nodded.
"What's wrong? What happened?" Zhong Yunxiu frowned. "Could it be that someone has finally become restless and is going to make a move against the Myriad Beasts Sect, which is why they are trying to preserve their seed?"
"Yes and no," Han Yi said calmly. "There are some rumors outside that they are targeting my Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, but that can only be part of the reason."
In fact, he didn't care at all about destroying the Korean alliance.
Even if a hundred more came, they still couldn't kill him.
"What I'm worried about... is Fan Hongchou... If he hardens his heart... and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect becomes useless... then we'll be in danger..."
Since Fan Hongchou intensified his exploitation of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect and increased his demands.
It's not just that the pressure on my shoulders has increased.
Han Yi even felt that there seemed to be many more spies secretly observing them around.
They were watching him constantly, observing every move of everyone in the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.
Any act of betrayal or usurpation.
A large army will soon arrive to deliver a thunderous blow.
"So... most of the forces must retreat secretly, and we must try to make it appear as if nothing has changed... I, too, will disappear for a while..." Han Yi said calmly.
"What does the sect leader mean?!" Zhang Ruoning suddenly looked up.
"The literal interpretation... the affairs of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect... are entirely under your jurisdiction," Han Yi said calmly. "As long as I am out of the public eye, even at the last moment, they will be too afraid to make a direct move."
The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's current prosperity is entirely due to his efforts.
One person's power suppressed an entire sect.
A white jade pillar reaching to the sky, a purple-gold beam spanning the sea.
This is enough to describe Han Yi's current status within the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.
He believed that even if the actions of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect provoked public anger and brought retaliation,
Or rather, the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect had lost its purpose, and Fan Hongchou decided to abandon it.
As long as he can't be caught, no matter who he is, they will be hesitant to exterminate him out of fear of subsequent bloody retaliation, leaving a sliver of hope for survival.
This was the best way to break the deadlock that he had come up with after many days of deep thought and deduction based on a lot of intelligence.
“I understand now… Sect Leader, you are the strongest member of the sect. If they are confident in completely eliminating you, they won’t break ties.” Zhang Ruoning nodded knowingly.
The crisis facing the Myriad Beasts Sect was not only seen by Han Yi, but also by the elders like Zhang Ruoning, who were not to be underestimated and naturally saw the hidden dangers.
“Not breaking off relations doesn’t mean there’s no danger…” Han Yi quietly watched Zhong Yunxiu, Zhang Ruoning, and the others.
"Once I leave... the most dangerous... is actually you... all the pressure and burdens will fall on your shoulders..."
He's actually not in any danger.
They left Huayang and returned to Moyou Valley.
The miasma in the mountains is unpredictable, remaining constant throughout the seasons, making it difficult for outsiders to enter or leave. Unless Fan Hongchou finds the location of the encampment and surrounds it with his army, leaving no gaps.
Otherwise, with Han Yi's strength, he could come and go freely throughout the vast world.
However, with one less person in the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, their overall strength has decreased by at least 50%.
At that time, everyone used various tactics, including probing, coercion, and enticement, targeting high-ranking officials like Zhong Yunxiu.
When there is too much external pressure, problems are more likely to occur.
Among the high-ranking members of the Myriad Beasts Sect, Zhong Yunxiu and Gongsun Jing are two people with firm will and clear goals, so he is not worried about them.
The three newcomers, Lan Mei, Le Changzhen, and Zhang Lan, surrendered under his coercion.
However, after spending so much time together, the three of them have been completely captivated by Han Yi's charm and are willing to become his generals.
After all, it's not surprising that Han Yi possesses a charisma comparable to that of a male succubus. There is only one person who is Han Yi's biggest weakness.
That is Zhang Ruoning, the head of Mingfeng Hall.
This does not mean that Zhang Ruoning lacks ability or strength.
Rather, it was her weak will and temperament.
Jingtian Manor lost power, while the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect gained power. They surrendered and switched sides repeatedly, like a weather vane that never truly believed in anything.
So much time has passed, and through continuous, covert observation...
Zhang Ruoning's behavior had actually changed, and the crowd's wariness began to subside.
But Han Yi was still worried.
When he was around, he kept a close eye on things, so he wasn't afraid of Zhang Ruoning betraying him. He could easily suppress her with a single slap.
However, if he is absent for a long period of time, the biggest destabilizing factor within the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is actually Zhang Ruoning.
"After I leave, besides the daily routine of carrying out military duties... there's another important matter..." Han Yi said in a deep voice, "Fan Hongchou summons me, I need to report on the current situation, and so on... someone has to do these things..."
“This matter… is entrusted to you…” His gaze suddenly fixed on Zhang Ruoning.
"Huh?!" Zhang Ruoning was stunned and didn't react.
Who exactly is Fan Hongchou?
They kill without blinking an eye, and while they're talking and laughing, heads roll and blood flows like a river.
That was the first time she had seen Fan Hongchou in person.
This is the result.
The psychological impact and trauma it caused her is unimaginable.
"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate..." Zhang Ruoning stammered, "Our statuses are different...is it really suitable for me to report this...?"
"There's nothing good or bad about it." Han Yi shook his head gently. "We've already come this far, and it's only a thin layer away from tearing off all pretenses. As long as you can't find me, you don't need to worry about your safety."
"..."
Zhang Ruoning remained silent for a while.
When Jingtianzhuang fell apart, she surrendered and joined the government army.
What was the purpose? Wasn't it simply to save one's life?
Later, Han Yi rose to power, reclaimed the inheritance of Jing Tian Manor, and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect became powerful, truly becoming the successor to Jing Tian's will.
That was barely enough to ignite the last spark of fire in her heart.
However, her purpose in leaving the government army and joining the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect was ultimately to survive.
Just thinking about Fan Hongchou's seemingly ordinary yet ruthless actions, where every word and deed could wipe out an entire force.
She thought to herself that it was better to be an enemy of such a person.
With her strength, she probably wouldn't last three breaths.
If you accidentally anger the other party, the consequences...
Zhang Ruoning shivered involuntarily.
"..."
Han Yi also remained silent, looking at her without saying a word.
The Beast Sect does not belong to him alone; everyone should bear responsibility.
It wasn't that he deliberately made things difficult for Zhang Ruoning.
Of all the high-ranking officials, Zhang Ruoning was the most suitable to take on this task.
“I…” she took a deep breath, “Okay, I’ll go.”
At this moment, a sudden realization dawned on her.
The Myriad Beasts Sect was also her Myriad Beasts Sect.
We can no longer run away from weakness as we have in the past.
Otherwise, the Myriad Beasts Sect would not tolerate her, and in this vast world, there would be no place for her to hide.
"Alright... since that's the case... let's start discussing the next step of the plan..." Han Yi smiled slowly and began to arrange the follow-up.
If everyone in the Myriad Beasts Sect works together, there is always hope of overcoming this crisis.
They successfully emerged victorious in the end.
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Black Miasma Mountain, Dark Valley.
Inside the quiet cave, the sound of water dripping incessantly, like water dripping on stone, leaving a deep indentation on the rock wall.
"The so-called inscriptions are actually just using force to modify the bones, tempering the body and creating an environment suitable for the generation of true force... nothing more..."
Han Yi sat cross-legged on the massive stalactite pillar.
A cool, ethereal aura emanated from the milky-white stone pillar, flowing down my hips, along my spine, and soaring to the top of my head. My mind became crystal clear, racing with energy, as if I were on drugs.