NOVEL NEXT Chapter 314: Further Deliberation
Ah, the East Sea, speaking of which, we must mention the old General Zhao Zhonglin back then.
It was this old general, who wanted to avenge his family before his death, who introduced the Japanese, intending to ignite a war between Daqian and Northern Zhou, witnessing the downfall of Northern Zhou before his death.
However, the Japanese had truly wild ambitions. They infiltrated many people into the Central Plains, and despite multiple purges by various forces, they couldn't be completely wiped out.
Later, Japan's Esoteric Sect pretended to ally with the late Emperor Zhou Fengtianming, severely damaging the Northern Zhou Dragon Vein, leaving Feng Tianming on the brink of death, forcing him to rely on the Nirvana Ceremony for rebirth.
As a result, Feng Tianming was killed, allowing Feng Jiwu to take the throne, and making Qing Yu, one of Daqian's greatest enemies, begin to appear on the stage.
Now, Japan's sinister intentions persist, still wanting to invade the Central Plains, causing Luo Feng much anger in his heart.
"As for preventing Japan, let's leave it to the court officials to devise strategies. If worse comes to worst, we could even enlist Jianghu forces to confront them at least, the Great Zen Temple will never allow Japan to enter the Central Plains." Luo Feng said.
"That works." The king of Netherworld Palace vanished into the night sky.
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"Bian Tian, last time you said the great tribulation must be gradual to prevent the Heavenly Demon Palace from taking advantage. Why have the Japanese become involved this time?"
In the Heavenly Vault, Cangtian questioned Bian Tian angrily.
Last time, Cangtian asked if the grassland people should enter the Central Plains in one stroke, causing a massacre. Bian Tian rejected it using the above reason, deciding that the grassland people should conquer part of the region to become a plague for Daqian.
But this time, the entrance of the Japanese overturns that reasoning. If the Japanese land from the East Sea, along with the Golden Wolf Han Court, the chaos will become uncontrollable, no longer gradual.
Furthermore, the entrance of the Japanese was unknown to everyone, and Bian Tian hadn't mentioned it either, adding to everyone's frustration. What does this mean? Everyone follows your plan, but that doesn't mean you can do whatever you want over our heads.
Keeping secrets here and covering up there, do you think of us all as chess pieces?
Everyone is in this for immortality, not to be someone's pawn. Being rulers in their own right, who would want to become someone's chess piece?
"Bian Tian, you wouldn't have added the Alien Clan to our ranks, would you? I had suspicions when you mentioned using the grassland people, and now it's Japan. Bian Tian, you owe me an explanation." Yang Tian also spoke up.
"Isn't it obvious?" Qing Yu, sitting on the throne, said, "Bian Tian, when you previously set up the Breaking Wolf Scheme, I found the Greedy Wolf Star Lord on the grassland and the Seven Killings Star Lord should be in the Extreme East. Perhaps among us nine, there might be a Japanese!"
"Oh," Zhu Tian elongated his tone and said, "Xuantian, you understand the Heavenly Mechanism, then you should be quite good at finding it, right?"
Qing Yu chuckled softly, "Indeed, I am a Taoist expert, how could I not understand the Heavenly Mechanism?"
"Go fool a ghost, with that bloody tempest you stirred last time, who would believe it?" Zhu Tian scolded.
"However, among us, there should be someone from the Taoist sect~"
Zhu Tian's beautiful eyes roamed around, seemingly wanting to see who might be from the Taoist sect.
"Zhu Tian, don't interrupt. We need an explanation from Bian Tian." Yang Tian stated.
Everyone's gaze focused once more on Bian Tian.
"Cough, cough," Bian Tian cleared his throat softly and said, "The entrance of the Japanese was not part of my plan. I have never hidden it from any of you. Among the Nine Heavens, there is no one from Japan."
So it might be someone from the grassland then.
This was the thought shared by everyone. In fact, the most likely grassland person was Cangtian.
'The response of no Japanese seems directed at Yang Tian. Yang Tian previously showed anger towards the Alien Clan but didn't express dissatisfaction about the potential presence of someone from the grasslands after Bian Tian's answer. Was his anger before just a guise? Or is it...'
Qing Yu's eyes flickered slightly, glancing at Yang Tian, 'He only detests Japanese people? The entrance of the Japanese impinges on his interests.'
If that's the case, identifying Yang Tian's true identity might not be difficult.
"Gentlemen," Bian Tian spoke again, "The entrance of the Japanese disrupts our plans. We must curb their interference. Jun Tian."
He looked towards Jun Tian in the center, "The power of Japan's Sun God is extraordinary, you will have to personally station yourself at the East Sea to prevent Amaterasu from invading again."
Jun Tian nodded slowly, "Alright."
As everyone watched, nothing was apparent on the surface, but the previous tense atmosphere eased somewhat.
Since Bian Tian had made arrangements, it showed the entrance of the Japanese wasn't in his plan. Concealment was the point that angered everyone the most towards Bian Tian. Those who have been in high positions for years loathe nothing more than secrets.
However, Qing Yu still pressed on, "Bian Tian, you didn't mention who the Seven Killings Star Lord is? For all we know, it's the East Sea area, thus Japan."
"The Seven Killings Star Lord is not a Japanese," Bian Tian didn't tease any longer and said, "I appointed the Seven Killings Star Lord to be the Young Island Master of Jingliu Island among the overseas archipelagos. He was born under a fate of violent killings, which suits the Seven Killings Star Power perfectly. However, recently, Japan has been sweeping through the overseas archipelagos, and the situation on Jingliu Island is not very good. I want to bring the people of Jingliu Island back to the Central Plains."
"It seems Japan was long prepared for an invasion, and we gave them the opportunity," You Tian said.
As early as a few months ago, last year in fact, Japan had started clearing the overseas archipelagos, forcing many who intended to seek refuge overseas to choose the Western Regions as an alternative. But at the time, few took notice, and thus did not perceive Japan's intent.
"Japan mounted a night raid on Heavenly Gate Pass, led by one of the Dual Swordsmen of Japan, Takahara Bocchuan, and the Ninja God Hattori Hanzo. With this Japanese incursion, the Daqian Court might ask various Jianghu forces to take action. Gentlemen, we might meet each other then." Flame Sky, who rarely speaks, suddenly laughed.
"Ha, you'd have to recognize others first," Yang Tian remarked.
The people present should have significant status and power, estimated to be only a few dozen individuals in the world — a very small range. But these few dozen people influence the fate of countless others and wield significant impact.
No one dared to rashly attempt to contact those they suspected, fearing being manipulated or mistaking someone in the end.
"This matter is concluded, gentlemen, until we meet next time."
In the end, Yang Tian was the first to speak, disappearing into the Heavenly Vault.
"Then I shall take my leave as well." Qing Yu said as he also exited the Heavenly Vault.
The figures flashed, and the attendees departed one after another, leaving only Bian Tian and Jun Tian behind.
"Sword God," Bian Tian pondered aloud, "I always feel like I've missed something. The Heavenly Mechanism is increasingly becoming confused and difficult to decipher. Perhaps on your trip to the East Sea, someone might be plotting against you, so you must be careful."
"Plotting, haha," Sword God became somewhat intrigued, "If someone is plotting against me, that will be interesting. Not having used my sword for so long, my body is almost rusting."
The Sword God fears no trouble; his sword would cut through any difficulty. Naturally, if the troublemaker is strong, all the better, so he can have a bit of fun.
To this, Elder Shiming Bian Tian could only respond with a bitter smile.
Because sometimes, the scheme doesn't need to target one's life, just disrupting someone's actions suffices. Sword God fears no challenge, and Elder Shiming believes there's nothing that can confound the Sword God.
But in the Western Regions, without the Sword God always ready, the possibility of strong control is missing. If the plan goes awry, then there could be some trouble.