Song Jian said, "Don’t forget, our Sever Gold Sect is now at the bottom of the Eight Gates."
"The sects in front won’t give us their position."
"Even if we kill Mo Hua and drag Taixu Gate into water, it won’t change our situation."
"Our real opponents are the sects that are one or two places ahead of us."
"We have to stomp them down to climb up..."
"Climb up first, then consider targeting Taixu Gate, consider killing Mo Hua. If we can’t climb up, everything is empty talk..."
Song Kui, being a practical man, flashed a sharp light in his eyes upon hearing this and nodded:
"Alright, kill!"
Song Kui took the lead, with Song Jian holding the Spirit Sword, both leading Sever Gold Sect disciples, quietly continuing to search for Mo Hua’s whereabouts.
In just a moment, along the way, they encountered the Purple Mist Sect.
Song Kui stepped forward and exchanged pleasantries.
While Purple Mist Sect was careless, Song Jian suddenly drew his sword, which glowed with golden light, and attacked a Purple Mist Sect disciple.
The other Sever Gold Sect disciples joined him in attacking.
The Purple Mist Sect disciples were caught off guard, and two died from the ambush, three were seriously injured, and seven or eight were lightly injured.
The leader of the Purple Mist Sect Heavenly Pride was furious and cursed:
"Sever Gold Sect, what are you doing?"
Song Jian sneered, "It’s a sword discussion, what else can it be?"
He held his sword, leading his fellow disciples, clashing with the Purple Mist Sect members.
The Purple Mist Sect lost two more members.
But the Purple Mist Sect, worthy of being one of the Eight Gates, quickly stabilized their formation and engaged in battle with Sever Gold Sect.
The situation grew tense.
Seeing the situation wasn’t favorable, Song Jian didn’t seek to prolong the fight, retreated promptly, and said:
"Retreat!"
Sever Gold Sect disciples retreated with him.
The Purple Mist Sect disciples were filled with hatred, but having lost members in the ambush by Sever Gold Sect, they dared not pursue, only watching helplessly as Sever Gold Sect left.
Outside the battlefield.
Purple Mist Sect elders cursed Sever Gold Sect for their shamelessness.
Yet the elders of Sever Gold Sect nodded approvingly, praising:
"I did not misjudge Song Jian; indeed, he has a certain determination..."
"Not blinded by hatred, calm in mind, aware of the big picture, skilled at seizing opportunities, and ruthless in action, decisive and clean without dragging, he is of great use!"
"This mindset is more important than the Spiritual Root."
"The Sever Gold Sect is fortunate to have him!"
...
Meanwhile, inside the sword discussion field.
Sever Gold Sect’s ambush on the Purple Mist Sect caused quite a stir and naturally drew attention from other sects.
Qin Cangliu of the Gui Water Sect, watching everything unfold, frowned and pondered.
At this moment, a disciple of Gui Water Sect stepped forward and spoke softly:
"Brother Qin, Sever Gold Sect has begun killing; perhaps we should..."
He gestured horizontally, making a slashing gesture.
Qin Cangliu looked at this seemingly ordinary disciple and recalled his name:
Wang Chen.
This Wang Chen, had an average talent, but he was well-connected and had a good network within Gui Water Sect.
It seemed Gui Water Sect underwent a major reshuffle due to the Rouge Boat incident.
Wang Chen, relying on connections in the Taoist Court, sold favors, gradually establishing a footing within Gui Water Sect and gaining some face.
With this reputation, Wang Chen formed a team and managed to enter the Earth-tier sword discussion.
Of course, the Earth-tier was challenging. Wang Chen’s team had won few matches, and if not for the Asura Battlefield, he wouldn’t have had the chance to appear.
Qin Cangliu didn’t think much of Wang Chen.
But he wasn’t foolish enough to offend Wang Chen.
As the saying goes, Yama is easy to meet, little devils are harder to deal with.
Wang Chen was such a troublesome "little devil."
Well-connected, with hidden relationships.
You never truly know who such seemingly insignificant people are secretly networking with.
Once you offend them, it’s easy to stumble and have things go awry.
But he wouldn’t easily trust Wang Chen’s words either.
Qin Cangliu pondered in silence.
Wang Chen’s eyes flickered as he spoke: "Brother Qin, Mo Hua is a lowly person and deserves to die...but given the current situation, our Gui Water Sect isn’t much better than Sever Gold Sect."
"If Sever Gold Sect rises, our Gui Water Sect will be at the bottom."
"If we don’t think of a way sooner, even if we do kill Mo Hua, Gui Water Sect won’t benefit."
"Moreover..."
Wang Chen pointed upward, whispered: "This sword discussion attracts many distinguished spectators, especially those from the Taoist Court and Taoist Court officials."
"I heard from the grapevine that Mo Hua has some connections with the Gu Family from the Taoist Court and even the inspector from the Taoist Court."
"This is a sword discussion; if Brother Qin can truly kill Mo Hua, those big figures won’t mind."
"But if the mission is delayed due to killing Mo Hua, causing Gui Water Sect to fall to the bottom of the Eight Gates, I’m afraid..."
Wang Chen stopped speaking.
But Qin Cangliu naturally understood this consequence.
Qin Cangliu pondered for a moment, his eyes cold, then glanced at Wang Chen: "What are you intending?"
Wang Chen cupped his hands, humbly saying: "Honorable Qin, it’s important to know oneself; I don’t have great talent, thus I only try to make connections and be friendly."
"I’m saying this to sell some goodwill and acquaint myself with you."
"Moreover, as both disciples of Gui Water Sect, we share in each other’s glory and disgrace; naturally, I must consider Gui Water Sect."
Qin Cangliu’s gaze was sharp as he looked at Wang Chen.
Wang Chen kept a humble smile on his face, his expression calm.
Qin Cangliu slightly nodded: "Very well, we shall begin killing too..."