NOVGO.NET Chapter 557 - 253 East Gate_2
Chapter 557: Chapter 253 East Gate_2
“At this time, if news came that the Seven Sects are joining forces to attack Eternal Night Valley in search of the guide,
“I fear it would also make one restless.
“However, while the ostensible reason is to search for the guide, the real purpose is to locate Night Lord.
“As long as we act swiftly and decisively, it might actually be possible to intercept him.
“But what if… we fail to intercept him?”
“No!”
Su Mo firmly shook his head: “Do not seek him out, it’s like finding a needle in the ocean. Given Night Lord’s temperament and wisdom, even if he loses all his martial arts skills, if he decides to hide, finding him would be harder than reaching the heavens.
“Instead, it might alert him to something amiss.
“Let him truly believe that we think he’s already dead. Afterwards, it will be logical to take advantage of Night Lord’s ’death’ to join forces and attack Eternal Night Valley.
“However… without finding the guide, naturally, the location of Eternal Night Valley can’t be found either.
“This can only rely on more variables that may arise during this period.
“If there are battles between the two sides, Eternal Night Valley will inevitably be pushed back step by step.
“If Night Lord makes plans in between, he might expose his weakness.
“And if he disregards it, then take the opportunity to take over the territories occupied by Eternal Night Valley.
“In this game, the advantage lies with the Dongcheng Sects; all Night Lord can rely upon is merely the fact he isn’t dead yet.
“He thinks hiding in the shadows holds great potential, but that’s a grave mistake!”
Duan Song finally understood Su Mo’s thoughts upon hearing this.
He looked at Su Mo with a complex expression and sighed:
“Mo’er makes sense. If Night Lord shows himself, there will definitely be traces, and we will also be prepared.
“If Night Lord does not appear, then we’ll proceed as if it’s real.
“Either way, we won’t be too disadvantaged.
“However, this matter should probably not be publicized.”
“Exactly.”
Su Mo nodded: “It is sufficient for Ziyang Sect and Lengyue Palace to know about this. Master Duan, you may well become the vanguard later, and by figuring this out early, when you encounter problems later, you’ll understand the crux.
“And Miss Wei can discuss this matter with your master.”
Wei Ziyi gently nodded: “I understand.”
But inside, she couldn’t help but admire Su Mo.
Such a formidable enemy escaping from right under his grasp, ordinary people would have long been utterly frustrated and restless.
Yet Su Mo managed to readjust everything within a short time.
His focus is not just the immediate surroundings, but the entire situation.
Such a spirit, intelligence, and planning indeed command respect.
But after the admiration, she couldn’t help but curl her lips:
“Such a schemer…”
“…”
Su Mo was momentarily at a loss for words.
Duan Song looked at the two of them, his mind churning with thoughts, but knowing this wasn’t the time, he looked at Su Mo and posed a question:
“Mo’er, if the Seven Sects jointly attack Eternal Night Valley, then what should be done about Youquan Sect?”
Su Mo stroked his chin and smiled: “If it were up to me, it’s simple…just destroy Chimei Forest. Then withdraw from Rain Cold Valley, Qingxiu Mountain, and attack Eternal Night Valley in one fell swoop.”
“Ah?”
Duan Song was startled, his first reaction was that Su Mo was joking.
But then upon reconsidering, he took in a cold breath:
“Drive the tiger to swallow the wolf!”
“Right.”
Su Mo nodded: “The Youquan Sect master has died, and Eternal Night Valley’s Night Lord has also died…”
“Wait!”
Wei Ziyi quickly interrupted.
Duan Song was also stunned: “Youquan Sect master, when did he die?”
“…Yesterday during the day.”
It’s already morning, indeed it was yesterday’s daytime event.
“How did he die?”
Duan Song hurriedly asked.
Su Mo thought for a moment and said: “Night Lord lured the Youquan Sect master into Tianqu City, where he was attacked by the experts of the Seven Great Sects.”
“How… were the Seven Sects hurt?”
Wei Ziyi and Duan Song both changed their countenance.
The martial skills of Youquan Sect master were extraordinary. If he has died, the experts of the Seven Sects were probably devastated.
“No problem, just a few minor injuries.”
“…That’s not right.”
Duan Song paused: “Wait, you only mentioned the Seven Sects’ experts ganging up, but you didn’t say the Youquan Sect master was attacked to death… How did he actually die?”
“I killed him with one palm strike.”
Su Mo had to spread his hands and reveal the truth.
Duan Song and Wei Ziyi looked at each other, momentarily unsure of what to say.
Su Mo didn’t dwell on this and picked up the thread of the conversation again:
“These two—one truly dead, one feigned death, but to outsiders, the outcome looks the same.
“Although the Vice Palace Master of Jile Heavenly Palace is missing, the Palace Master is still safe and sound.
“With this loss and that gain, the three Demon Sects are not wholly unified… How could Jile Heavenly Pal…