Published: February 25, 2025
In truth, Murong Gudao had already devised a plan in his heart.
The reason he did so was that he had discovered the true strength of Tan Yun.
Having observed Tan Yun's recent actions, Murong Gudao understood that he could not underestimate his opponent.
Thus, he decided to use a more cunning approach to deal with Tan Yun.
While others might view Tan Yun as a simple cultivator, Murong Gudao saw him as a formidable adversary worthy of his full attention.
He knew that to succeed, he must act with both cunning and strategy.
This wasn’t just about strength anymore; it was about outsmarting the enemy.
As he sat in contemplation, the expression on Murong Gudao's face shifted from one of confidence to one of deep calculation.
He began to ponder how he could turn the situation to his advantage without drawing unnecessary attention.
The stakes were high, and the risk of failure loomed large over his plans.
Murong Gudao's mind raced as he considered the various scenarios that could unfold.
In this world of endless power struggles, being despicable and shameless might just be the key to victory.
Determined, he set his plan into motion, fully aware that the path ahead would be fraught with danger.
He would need to be meticulous, every move carefully crafted to ensure success.
The game was on, and he was ready to play.
Murong Shishi did not answer immediately; instead, she asked, “Father, you, grandfather, and great-grandfather are all at the transcendence realm third layer. Do you have the strength to challenge those of a higher rank? If so, what level of great expert can you challenge?”
Upon hearing this, Murong Gudao replied honestly, “I can eliminate ordinary transcendence realm fourth layer experts, and I still have some fighting capability against those at the fifth layer.”
“Your grandfather is comparable in strength to those at the transcendence realm fourth layer.”
“Your great-grandfather is stronger than me; he should be able to defeat a fifth layer great expert.”
After listening, Murong Shishi pondered and then asked, “Father, is your ambition to unify the Heavenly Punishment Mountain Range or the Heavenly Punishment Continent?”
“Naturally, it is to unify the Heavenly Punishment Continent!” Murong Gudao answered without hesitation.
After hearing this, Murong Shishi fell into a long silence before saying, “I have three strategies for you to choose from. Of course, these strategies are not aimed at your great ambitions but rather how to quickly grow in strength against the Huangfu Sacred Sect.”
“What are the three strategies?” Murong Gudao asked eagerly.
The other elders were equally anxious.
Murong Shishi's eyes sparkled as she said one after another:
“First, judging from the hatred between Tan Yun and the major sacred dynasties, he must want to destroy them all, along with the hidden forces that once infiltrated the Huangfu Sacred Sect.”
“Therefore, I deduce that even if Tan Yun does not intend to dominate the world, after he has eliminated all his enemies, he will inevitably become the most powerful among the human cultivators of the Heavenly Punishment Continent. Of course, this excludes Zhongnan Immortal Mountain and Limitless Ghost Palace.”
“Thus, I do not recommend that you unify the Heavenly Punishment Continent. If you have that thought, our Murong Clan will be in danger.”
“Considering the long-term, I suggest that I become a representative of the Murong Clan, form an alliance with the Huangfu Sacred Sect, and compete for dominance together. Ultimately, the Huangfu Sacred Sect will become the overlord of the Heavenly Punishment Continent, and we will be their vassals. I believe that with Tan Yun’s character, our Murong family will probably manage territories beyond just the Heavenly Punishment Mountain Range. This is the best strategy.”
Upon hearing this, the elders all nodded in agreement.
However, Murong Gudao appeared to smile while, in fact, he was rather displeased. He had grand ambitions, yet his daughter was advising him to depend on the Huangfu Sacred Sect!