Published: March 7, 2025
Chapter 117: A Grim Situation
"Right now, we need to be careful not to alert the enemy; someone like Tang Xingsheng has countless ways to escape from Iron Cloud City," Chu Yang pondered. "Moreover, this Tang Xingsheng... is he really just a simple scholar? Could he possess peerless martial arts... it's hard to say. We need to inform the Heaven's Secret Hall to investigate this matter thoroughly."
"I can't believe I overlooked so much!" Wu Qianqian gasped in shock. Chu Yang's analysis was comprehensive, covering both strategies and countermeasures, and he dissected the psychology from Diwu Qingrou to Tang Xingsheng.
Wu Qianqian suddenly felt that if Chu Yang were to actually capture Tang Xingsheng, it would likely lead to a significant disadvantage for Diwu Qingrou! Of course, this was assuming Chu Yang’s speculations were entirely correct.
However, there was one thing that Chu Yang missed, which Wu Qianqian picked up on decisively: "Chu Yang, you've said so much, yet you still haven't mentioned... how you plan to deal with the enemy's King Level expert if they really show up? How can we stop them or lay out a plan?"
Chu Yang rubbed his temples and frowned, "That's the only concern I have; we don't have a King Level expert on standby. Against their King Level expert, we have no good options."
With a sigh, Chu Yang continued, "The Crown Prince must have someone; otherwise, Diwu Qingrou wouldn't hesitate to strike at the Crown Prince. But as long as he comes to protect me, it puts the Crown Prince in danger... and that’s a risk we cannot afford."
Wu Qianqian couldn't help but turn pale and asked, "Isn't there any way to deal with it?"
Chu Yang’s gaze deepened as he slowly replied, "I can only hope... he doesn't come too soon..." After saying this, he shook his head, "But with Diwu Qingrou's decisive style, it's very likely that this person is already on their way..."
Wu Qianqian suddenly felt heavy in her heart, tears glistening in her eyes as she looked at Chu Yang.
She knew that with Chu Yang's warrior cultivation level, he would have almost no power to fight back against a King Level expert's assassination! And right now, the Heavenly Restoration Pavilion was nearly defenseless against such a formidable opponent!
Chu Yang also had a bitter smile in his heart.
If things really unfolded as he feared, then he truly had no protection nearby. Gu Duxing was still out recruiting soldiers and might not return any time soon; Mo Chengyu was gravely injured and wouldn't recover quickly; besides, even if there was any strength to act, they would have to guard against the Dark Demon...
As for Cheng Ziang, a sword master... Chu Yang estimated he would just be a target against a King Level expert...
If both the Dark Demon and the Golden Horse Knights Hall’s experts showed up here, then he would be facing trouble from three or more King Level experts at once! With such a lineup, even his past self would have struggled to withstand them, let alone his current warrior cultivation level.
Moreover, aside from Diwu Qingrou and the Dark Demon, there was likely also the Yan Family to consider...
This situation was indeed quite serious.
Chu Yang closed his eyes, meditating quietly, trying to find a way through this tangled mess... to evade or resolve this crisis...
"These are just our speculations; perhaps the King Level experts won’t even come..." Wu Qianqian said weakly.
"Absolutely not. If we can think of it, how could Diwu Qingrou not? You must understand, with Diwu Qingrou's cunning, he would think even further ahead than us and would never overlook anything!" Chu Yang said gently.
Every plan calculated, Diwu Qingrou truly deserved those four words. Even the current Mo Tianji was still just a rookie, far from reaching the level of a master strategist. Yet Diwu Qingrou had immersed himself in such realms for many years.
How could he not think of it?
Chu Yang silently contemplated, his brows tightly knitted unintentionally. After a while, he still couldn’t figure out a clue.