Surprise, Surprise
The jaw dropper was Formation Sect’s only official Greater Heaven Stage disciple – Mu Chenghong! The bizarre things Mu Yu heard from Mu Chenghong finally clicked. In order to see Formation and Talisman Sect united as per Mu Chenghong’s words meant that Talisman Sect had to take over and absorb Formation Sect!
Luo Feilong stuttered, “S-Senior Brother Mu Chenghong?”
Keeping his sinister smirk on his face, Zhou Jinglin explained, “We did not inform you of some facts prior to today for your safety’s sake. As our operation launches next month, I now need to fill you in. With their only Greater Heaven Stage disciple being our disciple, Formation Sect’s days are numbered.”
“There’s no need to be surprised, my brothers. We are family,” reinforced Mu Chenghong.
Hearing Mu Chenghong’s reassuring declaration, the others cheered, “For Talisman Sect!”
“Furthermore, we have another spy among the nineteen Greater Heaven Stage casters,” informed Zhou Jinglin.
“Who might it be?”
“I won’t explicate his name to err on the safe side.”
Mu Yu: There’s only been one person who’s been prickly with me among the nineteen, constantly getting confrontational with Greater Heaven Caster Lu and happens to be close to Mu Chenghong – Situ Yangtian. Oh, man, how corrupt is Formation Sect already? I know I said I’d help them out, but how tall is this mountain of poop I’ve decided to clear?!
“The outcome of our years of planning and toiling will be decided in this one blow. Keep your wits about you, and do what you have to. Act accordingly to the orders given at the tournament, and this will be an easy win. Luo Feilong shall now inform you of the details,” Zhou Jinglin instructed.
Luo Feilong revealed the weaknesses of the formations around Formation Sect, important paths, how to dismantle formations and how to help Talisman Sect effortlessly invade. If their plan panned out as planned, they’d reach the centre of Formation Sect before Formation Sect could’ve responded and annihilated the disciples as if they were slaughtering fodder.
Each spy was assigned a name and code. The names Luo Feilong mentioned were their real names, meaning Duan Yang was a fake name. He split them up into teams of five and delegated tasks.
“Lesser Heaven Stage disciples will attack Formation Sect’s outermost later. The middle layer will be in your hands. We will need Mu Chenghong and our other Greater Heaven caster to assail the innermost later. They will defuse Formation Palace’s defences. Once we break through to the palace, someone will take care of Zhuge Xiaosheng. Henceforward, Formation Sect shall be no more!” Zhou Jinglin proclaimed.
“What about Chen Tiandao, Shifu?” Ji Wenkai inquired.
“Chen Tiandao? Celestial Star Sect’s elder will finish him for us,” answered Zhou Jinglin. He turned to Mu Chenghong, who appeared to be mulling over something, and questioned, “Chenghong, don’t you have anything to say to your junior brothers? You should get to know each other better now that your relationship to them is in the open.”
“It won’t be necessary. You all did brilliant. We all have our own duties to fulfil. All we have to do is fulfil them to the best of our abilities.”
Zhou Jinglin observed Mu Chenghong for a little longer. He then cleared his throat and said, “The day victory is achieved is the day you soar! Dismissed!”
“Yes, Shifu.”
The spies knelt down to salute Zhou Jinglin and then filed out of the cavern. Once just Mu Chenghong was left, Zhou Jinglin questioned, “You don’t seem happy. You have something to opine?”
Mu Chenghong looked down. “I dare not.”
“You better figure yourself out! You’re a disciple of Talisman Sect. You think Formation Sect will forgive you if you decide to quit now?” Zhou Jinglin rhetorically asked with a simpler.
“Your subject has not forgotten where he belongs. He asks you do not forgive the promise you made.” Mu Chenghong looked up at Zhou Jinglin.
“Don’t worry, I’ll restore your Greater Heaven Stage disciple status after this and allow you to return to us. Unlike them, you’re talented and ranked. Those old fools wouldn’t dare to stop you,” Zhou Jinglin responded, unable to pry anything out of Mu Chenghong’s straightforward gaze. He started walking to the entrance and halted. “Talisman Sect needs you. Don’t let us down.”
“Your subject has never let his loyalty sway.”
Mu Chenghong and Zhou Jinglin went their own way.
Mu Yu: Talisman Sect sure is pulling out all the stops. I was wrong to assume they wouldn’t send in a Greater Heaven Stage disciple. I doubt he’s going to be placed higher than Mo Ziming on the hierarchy despite his superiority. I actually liked Mu Chenghong, but I guess a formation contest is inevitable…
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