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This matter is definitely not that simple.
You have to understand, even the righteous path isn't monolithic!
Chapter 234 The Intentions of All Parties! Gui Li!
Zhongtu, Yongshan County, is a small town near the direction of the Ghost King Sect.
As a place of coming and going, Yongshan County still has a small town named after the mountain!
Inside the inn's lobby, where pedestrians come and go.
Scattered pedestrians sat at tables, chatting and boasting.
"Hey, do you guys know about the strange phenomena from a few days ago?"
"Of course we know! Everyone can see that black beam of light here. We don't know who did it!"
"Who did this? Who has such great ability? And these days I've traveled all over the country, and I've heard that five pillars of light have appeared in this world. The scene, the spectacle..."
A traveling merchant was telling his friend what he had witnessed, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.
"Don't brag, that's all outdated!"
The merchant's friend looked disdainful, then glanced around before whispering, "I recently heard that Chief Li of the Qingyun Sect has connections with the Demonic Sect!"
Hearing their friend's words, everyone was startled and lowered their heads to ask, "Really?"
One person replied, "Who can tell what's true and what's false? You sell goods that are half true and half false, don't you?"
The merchant said, "Hey, you know what I call a strategy? Otherwise, I would have starved to death long ago if I relied on the meager earnings from selling genuine goods."
"How come I didn't starve to death?"
"Hey, you're going to argue with me, aren't you?"
The other person, who hadn't spoken until now, said, "You two, stop arguing! Someone's coming!"
The two were startled and stopped talking. They looked behind them and saw a man dressed in a black robe, surrounded by a cold aura that sent chills down their spines.
The three quickly stood up and said to the man in black robes:
What brings you here, my friend?
This person is clearly not someone to be trifled with. They've been around for years; how could they be so oblivious?
The man in black robes asked, "Could you elaborate on what you just said about Li Qing'an of the Qingyun Sect colluding with the Demonic Sect?"
"We don't know much about this either, only that there are rumors about Li Qing'an and that guy from the Ghost King Sect named... Bi..."
Just as his merchant friend was about to finish speaking, his friend next to him suddenly tugged at his sleeve and made a gesture.
His friend immediately understood, stopped talking, and said, "That's all we know. If this friend wants to know more, why don't you go and ask around?"
Seeing that no one intended to speak, the man in black robes also fell silent, tossed down a silver ingot, and turned to leave.
Seeing the man in black robes leave, the merchant cursed angrily: "I think you're stupid. How dare you talk about the young sect master in this territory? How many heads do you have to keep messing around like this?"
His friend could only manage a dry laugh, not daring to speak, and urged the others to quickly pack their things, preparing to leave the place.
The Demonic Cult is not to be trifled with.
.......
a few hours later
Fox Ridge Mountain, Ghost King Sect, Ghost Li's Office.
The man in black robes sat in the head seat; it turned out that the person who had just asked the question was Gui Li.
At this moment, his expression remained unchanged, but the entire hall was extremely quiet, with only one person speaking.
Another moment passed.
Why didn't anyone tell me this?
Gui Li coldly shouted at the disciple in front of him.
The disciple lowered his head, not daring to look directly at Gui Li. "Vice Sect Master, this matter was decided by the Sect Master. At that time, you had not yet returned from the Southern Frontier, so we did not inform you."
Gui Li's pupils contracted, and he frowned, a bad feeling creeping into his heart.
Is this a deliberate attempt to avoid me, so as not to let me know in advance?
Yan Hui, who was standing to the side, saw Gui Li deep in thought, waved to the disciple to let him leave, and then personally closed the door.
"Vice Sect Master, something's not right!"
Upon hearing this, Gui Li raised his eyes and looked at this subordinate he had always trusted.
"say clearly!"
Yan Hui gathered her thoughts and said, "The news about Li Qing'an spread too fast!"
"Everyone in the sect knows that the vice sect leader and that person were sworn brothers before, but for some reason, the sect leader took advantage of your and Miss Biyao's absence to spread the news that Li Qing'an was colluding with the Holy Sect."
"Logically speaking, it would take a long time for the Ghost King Sect to spread the news throughout the land, given our strength. But it has spread all over the Divine Land in just five or six days!"
"Moreover, according to my disciple's report, the news circulating is somewhat different!"
Gui Li temporarily put aside his chaotic thoughts and asked, "What is the news circulating within the Ghost King Sect?"
"Li Qing'an has a relationship with Miss Biyao, and he also colluded with you, Vice Sect Master, to severely damage Burning Incense Valley!"
"Ok?"
Gui Li was somewhat puzzled, as this did not match the information he had gathered from the outside world; Jin Ping'er of the Hehuan Sect was missing.
Furthermore, why would they say that Incense Valley was severely damaged?
That's true, but he and Li Qing'an rarely met, which only made him attract some hatred.
Did the Ghost King guess, or did he actually receive the news?
However, Gui Li was certain that someone was taking advantage of the situation.
They even harbored the same thoughts as the Ghost King, but they didn't know which faction he belonged to.
It seems he needs to go out and tell his senior brother the news, so that he can be on guard.
Gui Li thought to himself.
On the other side, at Fox Hill, in the middle of the lake.
Having just finished listening to his subordinates' report, the Ghost King murmured, "What are you really thinking, Ghost Li?"
When he beckoned Gui Li to make a move at the Tongtian Divine Tree, Gui Li showed no sign of making a move.
The Ghost King harbored a thorn in his side, regardless of whether Gui Li was an undercover agent or had truly been driven out and had nowhere to go.
These two things are just a matter of a single thought for him, and they also determine whether he has fallen into demonic possession or is undergoing a transformation.
Originally, the Ghost King was very confident that Ghost Li, under the influence of the Soul-Seizing Staff and the Holy Cult, would inevitably lean towards the Holy Cult.
But now he's a little unsure.
Furthermore, the relationship between the five-colored light pillar and Li Qing'an made the Ghost King feel as if he were facing a formidable enemy.
He has only collected two spirit beasts so far, one of which is the Blackwater Serpent, a substitute for the Yellow Bird, and he doesn't even know if it will be of any use.
The Four Spirits Blood Array remains a distant prospect.
This kept him constantly on edge, fearing that one day Li Qing'an would come to Fox Ridge Mountain and wipe out the Ghost King Sect with a single formation.
Then he took Biyao and left, leaving him alone as an old man.
Therefore, while Gui Li was away, Bi Yao and You Ji also went to the Southern Frontier.
He began to ponder how to reveal a little bit about the relationship between Li Qing'an and Bi Yao.
Firstly, they were trying to incite internal strife within the Qingyun Sect, so that they would stop focusing on the Ghost King Sect and give them a chance to find the Candle Dragon and the Gluttonous Beast.
Secondly, he wanted to spread the news about Biyao so that the two women in the Qingyun Sect would cause trouble for Li Qing'an.
Thirdly, it's all for Biyao...
However, he did not expect that the news would spread so quickly, as if someone had been fanning the flames, that it was impossible for anyone to react.
"Do you know who else has gotten involved?"
The Ghost King turned around, looked at the Azure Dragon, and said.
"The Holy Church hasn't intervened, so it's likely a force from the righteous path!"
"right way?"
The Ghost King silently chanted in his heart, his eyes looking south.
The only ones who would dare to smear Qingyun Sect, besides Tianyin Temple, are Fenxiang Valley.
Tianyin Temple has no motive, but Fenxiang Valley is very likely to be.
It seems the struggle between the righteous factions is about to begin?
However, unexpectedly, he would also act as a scapegoat for others.
The Ghost King gave a self-deprecating laugh.
Chapter 235 The Beast God Appears!
Southern Xinjiang, Incense Valley, an unnamed palace.
He has lived here since Shangguan Ce's Xuanhuo Altar was destroyed.
Shangguan Ce sat cross-legged in the superior position, while Li Xun stood below.
"Uncle-Master Shangguan, the news has already been spread by our people within the Demonic Sect's territory. Now, thanks to our covert efforts, Li Qing'an's reputation is teetering on the brink of collapse!"
Li Xun's face was full of smug smiles; this plan was brilliant.
Besides clearing them of suspicion, the matter could also be attributed to the forces of the evil cult.
In short, it kills two birds with one stone!
Oh, and it can also be used for revenge—killing three birds with one stone!