Chapter 1134: Chapter 721: Ingenious Plan (Part 2)

The key is that he has yet to think of a particularly reliable way to subdue Gao Xuan. This Celestial Master seems easy to deal with, but his depth of intrigue is unfathomable.

He repeatedly wanted to make a move, but dared not act recklessly. It was simply because he couldn’t see through Gao Xuan.

This time at the Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly, with Gao Xuan as a variable, Xuan Ye couldn’t control the situation at all.

However, Ao Dongcheng should feel even more uncomfortable. After all, it’s his territory, and he’s hosting the Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly.

Xuan Ye’s mind turned, and suddenly he thought of an idea. He must quickly spread the news of Gao Xuan assassinating the Third Prince Ao Ming.

Once everyone knows about this, he doesn’t believe Ao Dongcheng can still bear it?!

Meanwhile, Ao Jiuni returned once more to the East Sea Dragon Palace, meeting Ao Dongcheng.

This time, Ao Dongcheng was not in his private quarters but in the main hall, sitting high upon his throne.

Ao Dongcheng wore magnificent cyan armor, and the Cyan Thunder Shattering Star Spear stood upright beside the throne’s armrest.

Now, Ao Dongcheng had swept away past decadence and appeared full of murderous intent.

On either side of the hall, many East Sea Dragon Court experts stood as well.

These experts were specifically summoned back by Ao Dongcheng because Ao Jiuni brought important information, taking the opportunity to call all experts together.

Ao Jiuni glanced around and saw his Third Uncle, Sixth Uncle, and Returning to the Celestial Pole.

Returning to the Celestial Pole is the foremost expert outside the East Sea Dragon Court, whose true form is the Profound Turtle. After cultivating for tens of thousands of years, he refined the Black Tortoise Celestial Extreme True Body, changing his name to Returning to the Celestial Pole.

In Ao Jiuni’s heart, Returning to the Celestial Pole is second only to his father. Although his Third Uncle and Sixth Uncle are strong, they clearly fall a tier below Returning to the Celestial Pole.

Seeing Returning to the Celestial Pole present, Ao Jiuni felt even more excited. This time, his father truly intended to settle the score with Gao Xuan!

Returning to the Celestial Pole stood less than six feet tall, considered tall among the Human Race, but in the East Sea Dragon King Hall, he was the shortest.

Returning to the Celestial Pole was bald, without eyebrows or hair, and his eyes were small, looking altogether unremarkable, even a bit ugly. But with broad shoulders and a sturdy back, standing there he exuded a formidable solidity impervious to all techniques.

The many Dragon Race experts within the hall, despite their pride, dared not show disrespect, each greeting and acknowledging him.

Even Dragon King Ao Dongcheng proactively exchanged a few words with Returning to the Celestial Pole.

The atmosphere within the hall was fairly relaxed, but every expert knew that the Dragon King, having summoned everyone in such haste, surely had major deeds to discuss.

Ao Jiuni’s Third Uncle, Ao Ping, suddenly shouted, "Big brother, you’ve called us all here to kill Gao Xuan, right?"

Ao Ping’s name spelled ’Ping’, yet his actions rarely followed rules, particularly fond of battle and bloodshed.

Whenever the East Sea Dragon Court encountered anything, Ao Ping liked to be the first to rush in and exterminate the enemy completely.

This time as well, Ao Ping had been deep in the East Sea cultivating until the recent chatting, when he learned that Ao Ming had been killed by Gao Xuan.

Ao Ping’s temper couldn’t bear it, and he directly voiced his question to Ao Dongcheng.

The many experts on the throne remained silent, all looking towards Ao Dongcheng.

These experts all hated Ao Ming, but Ao Ming was the Third Prince of the East Sea Dragon Race. Even if detestable, it’s not up to outsiders to kill him.

It’s been a few years since Ao Ming was killed, and the East Sea Dragon King has continually ordered everyone not to act rashly. This has left the generally arrogant East Sea Dragon Race quite displeased.

Now there’s finally an opportunity to act, and many dragons couldn’t help themselves.

Ao Dongcheng glanced around, capturing the expressions of many dragons and subordinates in his eyes.

Among the many experts present, only Returning to the Celestial Pole remained calm. The rest were more or less agitated.

Ao Dongcheng inwardly scoffed, considering that these individuals, relying on the Divine Techniques of the Dragon Race, actually possessed limited skill, having cultivated a spirit of arrogance.

Even Old Liu Ao Zhan was like this. Though the power of the Buddhist Sect has continuously increased over the millennia, it hasn’t posed a substantial threat to the East Sea Dragon Court.

Ao Ping and Ao Zhan indeed lacked any sense of caution, freely considering the Eastern Province their territory to wreak havoc.

But, the East Sea Dragon Court has governed the Eastern Province for hundreds of thousands of years, and while authority is entrenched in people’s hearts, the major sects of the Eastern Province have long harbored resentment towards the Dragon Court.

Ao Dongcheng understands this context well, which is why he dares not rashly seek vengeance against Gao Xuan.

If they don’t take action, the major sects at most ridicule them quietly. But should their actions fail, these sects will swarm in and utterly tear apart their East Sea Dragon Court.

Ironically, among the numerous experts present, only Returning to the Celestial Pole perceived this.

However, Returning to the Celestial Pole being an outsider, the collapse of the East Sea Dragon Court wouldn’t necessarily be unfavorable for him...

The intricacies involved, Ao Ping and Ao Zhan probably couldn’t understand.

Some reasoning can be explained clearly, while some cannot be articulated no matter what.

Ao Dongcheng lacked the patience to educate them, knowing that as long as he remained standing, he could unsurprisingly sustain the prosperity of the East Sea Dragon Court. But should he fall, he couldn’t control much beyond that.

Ao Dongcheng sighed inwardly, yet displayed composure on his face, saying, "I’ve called everyone here today to discuss this matter."

Ao Ping dismissively said, "What’s there to discuss? I’ll just rip that kid’s head off."

The other Dragon Race experts all nodded in agreement.

A mere Celestial Court Celestial Master, what is there to be concerned about?

The many experts refrained from taking action, assuming Ao Dongcheng had some calculations to prevent ruining the Dragon King’s affairs.

Ao Dongcheng, his face stern, said, "You’ve been slumbering for hundreds of years, thinking your Dao Practice has significantly increased? Why don’t you become the Dragon King then?"

The words rendered Ao Ping speechless. Though nominally Ao Dongcheng’s third brother, he was really older by tens of thousands of years.

His fear of this big brother reached deep into his bones.

Ao Zhan softly said, "Big brother, no need to be angry; Third Brother is merely eager for revenge, not knowing the underlying cause."

Ao Dongcheng cast a glance at Ao Ping and continued, "Gao Xuan is extremely formidable. Even using the Celestial Mandate Mirror to predict his fate yields no results."

The many experts were somewhat shocked upon hearing this.

The Celestial Mandate Mirror is an artifact used to suppress the fortune of the East Sea Dragon Court, capable of divining past and future with rare accuracy.

Predicting the future of a life form is very challenging, and the stronger one is, the more complex their fate. But divining the past of a life form is easier.

The fact that the Celestial Mandate Mirror couldn’t glimpse Gao Xuan’s past sufficiently illustrated Gao Xuan’s terrifying nature.

Ao Dongcheng addressed Ao Jiuni, "Tell me in detail what happened..."

Ao Jiuni respectfully saluted and complied, stepping into the center of the hall and opening up a giant Water Mirror, displaying the scenes of Gao Xuan killing Ao Ming and Ao Shibidi.

These memories were extracted from his Divine Soul through the Celestial Mandate Mirror, accurately presenting the scene.

Even the scene of Gao Xuan’s battle with Jin Xiang appeared on the Water Mirror.

Gao Xuan’s sword-strike killing Ao Ming showed only its sharpness, causing the many experts to pay little attention.

However, when Gao Xuan confronted Jin Xiang with his palm, defeating Jin Xiang with three palms, the boundless palm force shocked all the experts.

Without question, Jin Xiang’s formidable power had nearly reached the pinnacle of this realm.

Although the many experts present were confident, none dared claim they could match Jin Xiang’s strength.

Gao Xuan’s palm force was more varied and complex, but fundamentally, it implied that his power exceeded Jin Xiang’s.

Not to mention anything else, just that Gao Xuan could deliver those three palms, none of the experts present dared to say they could withstand them.

Realizing Gao Xuan’s prowess silenced even the most vocal Ao Ping.

Ao Dongcheng was pleased with the many experts’ attitudes; at least they could distinguish between strengths and didn’t act foolishly.

Ao Dongcheng asked, "Do you have any strategies to counter him?"

The numerous experts either bowed their heads, glanced side to side, or looked up in thought, leaving the hall in eerie silence.

Ao Dongcheng scoffed, thinking this bunch was only capable of bullying the weak. Faced with a powerful enemy, they were all at a loss.

He looked at Returning to the Celestial Pole and asked, "What are your thoughts, Celestial Pole?"

Returning to the Celestial Pole pondered briefly before offering a respectful reply, "My King, Gao Xuan is unfathomable, and I believe we shouldn’t rush. It’s rumored Gao Xuan has animosity with the Buddhist Sect; perhaps we can spread rumors to provoke them to act."

He paused and added, "Xuan Ye is ambitious, always eager to unify the Buddhist Sect. We merely need to push him forward from behind, leaving him no retreat."

Ao Dongcheng nodded in approval, "This is quite a clever approach."

He addressed the other dragons, "Follow Celestial Pole’s lead and learn to think better!"

The numerous Dragon Race members displayed complex expressions, yet none dared show disrespect with Returning to the Celestial Pole present.

Ao Dongcheng continued, "Apart from this, we must constantly help build Gao Xuan’s reputation, boosting him everywhere. Let’s declare him the strongest in the Cyan Celestial Realm."

The many experts were puzzled, questioning why Ao Dongcheng would promote an enemy?

Ao Dongcheng chuckled, "The Human Race is the most vain, always demanding to be first. But just the title of strongest is enough to make Gao Xuan the enemy of all cultivators.

"At this Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly, let’s just enjoy watching the spectacle..."