Fate Altar.

Baili Shensuan hurriedly rushed up the Observation Platform, loudly reporting, "Reporting to the Altar Master, after over half a year of searching and investigation, I have finally discovered the identity of the Netherworld Palace's new Five Senses King."

It hasn't been easy; it truly hasn't been easy this past half year. Originally, we could trace the Five Senses King through the massacres caused by his training, but later, perhaps he succeeded, and the killings became fewer and fewer.

In the end, Baili Shensuan could only meticulously scrutinize the past clues and arduously pursue the investigation.

If it weren't for the sudden new clues recently, he might still be rushing all over the worldly society.

"Who is it?" Elder Shiming asked indifferently.

"Luo Fu Palace's Palace Master, Hua Yufei."

"Hua Yufei?"

Elder Shiming also didn't expect Hua Yufei to be the Netherworld Palace's new Five Senses King. This Palace Lord Hua had a dubious background from the beginning and was suspected of colluding with the Blood Demon Sect at the initial Debating Conference. Now, he has even linked up with the Netherworld Palace.

"I understand, you may leave now," waved Elder Shiming.

"Yes."

After Baili Shensuan left, Elder Shiming stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the azure sky, seemingly in quiet contemplation.

To be fair, knowing Hua Yufei is the new Five Senses King is already of little use, for the current Nine Heavens have already slipped out of control.

The enemy's strength is also a means to strike against those two inside.

However, the Netherworld Palace is ultimately an enemy of the Nine Heavens, and it's not that the Nine Heavens have no hope of returning to the old ways.

Elder Shiming took out the Heaven Changing Jade Pendant and infused it with True Qi, revealing a figure.

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"You want me, a poor Daoist, to deal with Hua Yufei?" Qing Yu looked at the image before him and asked.

"Indeed, you have now unified the Taoist sects, and in theory, you can also intervene in Luo Fu Palace. Hua Yufei is unwilling to submit to you, so you have a perfect excuse to deal with him, don't you?" Elder Shiming said.

In the Taoist Conference, out of the Four Great Taoist Sects, only Zhenwu Sect was present. Process-wise, the conference had some flaws.

Given the special circumstances of Dragon Tiger Mountain and the Supreme Taoist Sect, even Luo Fu Palace dared to put on airs. To be honest, Qing Yu was originally prepared to deal with Luo Fu Palace.

However, using Elder Shiming as a pawn wasn't what Qing Yu wished for.

Moreover, given the current situation of the Taoist sects, it's better for the Nine Heavens to take action.

At least before the Buddha Bathing Festival, Qing Yu didn't want chaos to erupt in the Taoist sects. While planning against the Buddhist sects, it would be unwise to provoke the Netherworld Palace.

"The poor Daoist understands." Qing Yu waved off Elder Shiming's further words, directly withdrawing the Jade Pendant.

'The situation is becoming more and more complex.'

Although Qing Yu has unified the Taoist sects, their overall strength has greatly diminished, and now among the Four Great Taoist Sects, only Zhenwu Sect stands strong, which is indeed insufficient.

'Strengthening power is what matters.'

Qing Yu again took out the Xuantian Jade Pendant, infused it with True Qi, and contacted a fellow member of the Taoist sects.

Shortly, Qing Yu's contact received a response, light flashed, and Yang Tian's face appeared before him.

"Xuantian." Yang Tian, who was also the Dao Master of Shenxiao Dao, Lin Zixiao, nodded at Qing Yu.

"This time when speaking with you, the poor Daoist does so not as Xuantian, but rather as the current leader of the Taoist sects, under the identity of Qing Yu," Qing Yu said.

Lin Zixiao heard this, and a hint of surprise crossed his face, "Then, Lord Qing Yu, what do you wish to discuss with this poor Daoist?"

"Heavenly Master Zhang is dead, and Dragon Tiger Mountain has also sealed itself from the world. In that case, the positions within the Four Great Taoist Sects should change as well. The poor Daoist feels that Shenxiao Dao is quite suitable to replace Dragon Tiger Mountain and become a new leader among the Taoist sects."

The words were casually spoken, yet they directly removed Dragon Tiger Mountain from its position, demonstrating the current Taoist sect leader's boldness, the final sweep by the victor over the vanquished.

If Dragon Tiger Mountain were to reappear in the future, Qing Yu wouldn't mind eradicating it entirely.

"This... let this poor Daoist think about it." Lin Zixiao's expression showed some hesitation alongside intrigue.

Qing Yu's words, though softly spoken, undoubtedly struck at Lin Zixiao's weakness.

The original members of Shenxiao Dao were all defectors from Dragon Tiger Mountain. They longed for the day they might achieve a status equal to that of Dragon Tiger Mountain, to contend with it as peers.

And now, the condition offered by Qing Yu to replace Dragon Tiger Mountain's position is a fatal blow, filled with unprecedented allure.

If Shenxiao Dao could replace Dragon Tiger Mountain, even their past ancestors, should they know in the afterlife, would laugh wildly and rise from their graves.

However, such a condition does not come without its cost. When Lin Zixiao accepts the bait thrown by Qing Yu, it is tantamount to accepting Qing Yu's alliance. This also equates to betraying Shengde Emperor.

Even though Qing Yu and Shengde Emperor currently co-control the discourse of Nine Heavens, creating an atmosphere of seamless cooperation, to genuinely believe they are close allies would be naïve in the world of martial arts.

A single mountain cannot harbor two tigers, and Qing Yu and Shengde Emperor's cooperation is built on the formidable strength of the enemy. Together they resist the Sword God while each remains wary of the other.

Today's allies are tomorrow's potential enemies.

"Are you worried about Ji Chengtian?" Qing Yu noticed Lin Zixiao's hesitation and said, "Your Shenxiao Dao and Ji Chengtian are merely in a cooperative relationship, so why sacrifice your own interests for him?"

"That's the way to put it, but the relationship between Shenxiao Dao and Hou Qian is now not just limited to cooperation anymore," Lin Zixiao said with a bitter smile.

The foundation of cooperation is established on the basis of equality. In the past, Shenxiao Dao indeed was in a cooperative relationship with Shengde Emperor. But after Shengde Emperor became a Supreme, he was no longer content with merely a partnership.

It was only then that Lin Zixiao realized that Shengde Emperor had long since planted his agents within Shenxiao Dao, waiting for the day they would be activated.

Now, many within Shenxiao Dao have pledged their allegiance to Hou Qian, to Shengde Emperor. Though Lin Zixiao is the Dao Master, concerning major issues within Shenxiao Dao, he cannot override Shengde Emperor's words.

Of course, Qing Yu was unaware of these internal matters. Yet Lin Zixiao's bitter smile undoubtedly hinted something to Qing Yu.

These old foxes are not ones to easily reveal their emotions. If truly uninterested in being drawn in, Lin Zixiao would undoubtedly manage flawlessly.

Such demeanor now undoubtedly tells Qing Yu that though he is eager to accept, certain conditions simply do not allow it.

'Old fox.'

Qing Yu silently cursed in his heart, yet outwardly he remained very sincere, saying, "Daoist friend ought to know the nature of this poor Daoist. My penchant for power is far less than those emperors who wish to rule the world. Anyone who shares my Heart, I will give them the greatest respect.

Things like treating allies as subordinates are things this poor Daoist would never do."

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