Chapter 1867: The Plan of Everyone

"Assassination?" Everyone's expression grew serious.

Acting during the succession ceremony, under the watchful eyes of everyone, meant disregarding life and death; if something went wrong, they could be completely wiped out.

"Why choose this time?" The fatty looked over, somewhat confused. "Wouldn't a sneak attack at another time have a higher chance of success? The succession ceremony is when the entire Spirit Tribe's defenses are at their tightest. Is it really appropriate to act now?"

"There are three benefits!" This time, it wasn't the senior sister in the middle who spoke, but the woman who had just brought him over. "First, the succession ceremony is the Spirit Tribe's most glorious and solemn moment. If we succeed now, their lie of divine right will be exposed. The newly unified hearts of the Spirit Tribe will no longer be able to coalesce, and it could even lead to widespread chaos, throwing everything into turmoil!"

The fatty nodded. Given the enemy's various propaganda efforts, being killed just after ascending to the divine altar would indeed have the greatest impact and cause the most panic.

"Second, for tens of thousands of years, the Spirit Tribe has been governed by three emperors acting jointly, controlling the world together. Now that it's just one person, there's bound to be great controversy. Even though the new emperor possesses overwhelming means and power, it's... unconvincing. That's why various storytellers have appeared!" The woman continued, "These people are promoting him this way, isn't it because the new Spirit Emperor fears he cannot suppress the situation? Acting now, while it seems fraught with danger, might actually be the safest option!"

"Safest?" The fatty was confused.

"Those Spirit Tribe members who are inwardly resentful will certainly be present at the succession ceremony. If they see someone attacking the new Spirit Emperor, there's a good chance they won't help; in fact, they might even cause trouble! This way, it could be easier than a sneak attack!" the woman said.

"This..." The fatty was speechless. When it came to understanding human nature, he was far, far behind this senior sister. Considering it this way, it was indeed possible.

Even if their leaders were dead and they were forcibly unified, those from the Star Emperor and Spirit Emperor lineages would certainly not submit deep down. At this moment, if someone caused trouble, preventing the new emperor from inheriting the throne, they would naturally be pleased.

"As for the third point, I'll explain!" The senior sister in the middle exuded a chilling aura that made anyone who looked at her feel as if they'd fallen into an ice cellar. "This morning, Mo Ling Ancient Sage and Huo Xu Ancient Sage, whom I was responsible for observing, hurriedly left the royal city and disappeared without a trace. They are currently the strongest cultivators in the Spirit Tribe; as long as they're gone, our chances are much greater!"

"With the succession ceremony approaching, why would these two guardians suddenly leave?" The fatty wondered.

"I'm not sure of the exact reason, but I imagine they've gone to suppress other rebellions to ensure the succession ceremony proceeds smoothly..." The senior sister scoffed, then continued, "Furthermore, I specifically inquired about the succession ceremony. There's a ritual where the new Spirit Emperor offers sacrifices to ancestors. During this segment, the new emperor must listen to ancestral teachings, unable to project divine sense outwards or circulate vital energy... This is when his power is at its weakest. If we act quickly, we can succeed in one fell swoop!"

"In that case... Senior sister, you arrange it. I'll follow your every instruction!" After hearing the analysis, the fatty nodded.

"Very well, since it's decided, let's prepare to act!" The senior sister stood up, hands clasped behind her back. "I know what you're thinking... Our teacher was persecuted by the Hundred Schools of Philosophers, who claimed he was involved with the Spirit God... To clear his name from this humiliation, he severed ties with the Master Teacher Pavilion... We all know this was just a ruse; in reality, he came to the Spirit Tribe! But... his injuries are too severe, and he surely can't recover in such a short time. Now, with the new Emperor ascending and the Spirit Tribe on the verge of unification... there's no time left to continue searching! We must kill this new emperor as quickly as possible!"

"Only by doing this can we clear the humiliation our teacher suffered and let the Master Teacher Pavilion and everyone in the world know that he has always been dedicated to resisting the Spirits, never changing! It will also spread our name, allowing our teacher to find us." Since they didn't know where their teacher was, they would stand in the most conspicuous place, making sure he could see them.

"We understand!" These were Zhang Xuan's six direct disciples: Zhao Ya, Wang Ying, Zheng Yang, Wei Ruyan, Yuan Tao, and Lu Chong.

More than two months had passed since their teacher severed ties with the Master Teacher Pavilion. Fearing something might have happened to him, they, like many others, infiltrated this place a month ago, searching everywhere. However, they had yet to receive any news of their teacher. Realizing that the new Emperor was about to ascend and there was no more time to lose, they had gathered here to discuss this plan.

"Since you understand, let's assess our strength now!" Zhao Ya nodded and looked over. "After Teacher left, Zheng Yang shut himself in the Spring and Autumn Hall to cultivate. He has now reached the peak of Ancient Sage First Layer, the Bloodline Continuation realm, and his combat power is in no way inferior to that of a second-tier Hundred Schools of Philosophers master. I'm not wrong about this, am I?"

"Yes!" Zheng Yang replied.

When their teacher had committed suicide right before his eyes, Zheng Yang had almost gone mad. He had locked himself in the Spring and Autumn Hall, cultivating frantically. Through his own efforts, combined with his talent and fortuitous encounters, he had succeeded in one go, breaking through to the Ancient Sage level. Furthermore, with nearly a year of consolidation within the hall, he had long reached the peak of Bloodline Continuation and was on the verge of another breakthrough at any moment! His combat power was unparalleled, in no way weaker than that of typical second-tier powerhouses.

"You and I will take the initiative to attack!" Having said that, Zhao Ya looked at another girl not far away. "Wei Ruyan has also broken through to the Ancient Sage level. Although she doesn't have Lu Chong's powerful combat strength, she's not far behind, especially with her masterful use of poison. Even experts from the Hundred Schools of Philosophers would be easily poisoned to death if they encountered her!"

This girl had remained silent, her expression calm. She was indeed Wei Ruyan, Zhang Xuan's student with the Innate Poison Body.

Though she didn't speak, everyone knew that in a real fight, she was undeniably the most terrifying among them.

"Mm, I'll be responsible for containing the others. If anyone dares to charge, I'll poison them directly. If it comes to it, I'll poison the entire city..." Wei Ruyan's face showed no ripples of emotion, especially when she spoke of poisoning the entire city. Her expression was as calm as if she were speaking of poisoning an ant, completely devoid of emotional fluctuation.

As an Innate Poison Body, she had received her teacher's legacy and a Bodhi Fruit. With a breakthrough in her state of mind, she had also successfully broken through to the Ancient Sage level a month ago. Although not as powerful as Zheng Yang, when she unleashed the poison qi within her, it was an absolute disaster for group combat. No matter how many people dared to charge, none could resist her.

"Excellent. You'll be in charge of containment. As for Yuan Tao, he'll be responsible for defense... By the way, when exactly will your second Ancient Sage tribulation arrive?" Zhao Ya turned her head to look at the fatty not far away, frowning slightly.

This fellow had attempted to break through to the Ancient Sage level at the Temple of Confucius last time but was forcibly suppressed. His second tribulation hadn't appeared even now, meaning... although his potential was great, he still hadn't broken through to Ancient Sage!