Ancient War Song

Jin Jiuhan sneered. "I've already reached an agreement with these two High Priestesses. Unlike you, they will never collude with the descendants of the sinful people. Instead, they will purge every possible danger. Today, after killing you, we'll also get rid of Chen Wang and bring this chaotic era to an end."

Liang He felt his heart sink to the bottom.

Right under his nose, Jin Jiuhan had actually accomplished something this significant.

He suddenly realized that he had always underestimated Jin Jiuhan somewhat.

Liang He did not understand why Jin Jiuhan knew about his plan, and knew it in such detail.

But as he looked into Jin Jiuhan's blade-like eyes, he knew this matter would not end peacefully today.

He gathered his thoughts and said with a smile, "Brother Jin, why make such a huge fuss?"

Jin Jiuhan sneered. "You had someone tell Chen Wang that we would be passing through the Eastern Plains. You wanted to use his hand to kill me, then use me to curry favor with him. I have nothing but contempt for such shortsighted behavior."

Liang He said calmly, "Brother Jin, you've misunderstood me. I intended to lure him here, then join forces with you against him."

Jin Jiuhan burst into laughter. "Save those words for a three-year-old! If that were true, why did I know nothing about it?"

Liang He said evenly, "I admit that I had selfish motives in this matter. I also wanted to see you fight him, Brother Jin—to see whether this Chen Wang was truly that powerful—before deciding whom to place my bet on. But I never intended to betray you. I hope Brother Jin can understand."

What he said did fit the fickle nature of these old fellows, who loved to watch the fire burn from across the