Arrogant!!
Wasn't Shen Gongbao far too arrogant?
Those demons weren't fools. How could they possibly walk into a trap on their own?
If it were truly that easy to deal with those beasts, Wen Zhong wouldn't have spent so long without resolving the matter!
You were simply indulging in wild fantasies.
Did you really think those beasts were idiots?
Demons capable of cultivating to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal or Grand Unity Golden Immortal realms had no idea how many tricks up their sleeves.
An ambush?
If they so much as acknowledged you, I would admit defeat!
"Your Majesty seems somewhat dissatisfied with this poor Daoist's plan?"
Shen Gongbao saw Chong Heihu's expression and spoke frankly.
"That's right. Your idea is far too immature. It simply can't be done. Wouldn't this make me needlessly antagonize Yuan Futong's former subordinates?"
Chong Heihu could not help but complain.
If the ambush failed, those demons would surely fly into a rage and attack him without regard for anything else.
Then his scheme to control the Northern Border and plot for the Central Plains would be shelved.
He would likely be dragged into endless warfare.
"Your Majesty, since this poor Daoist dared to propose this plan, I naturally have a way to resolve matters safely."
"Put simply, this poor Daoist naturally has a way to lure those demons here. But to lure the snake from its hole, we need bait. That depends on whether Your Majesty is willing to part with it!"
Shen Gongbao smiled. "If this matter succeeds, the Northern Border will surely...!"
"Bait?"
Chong Heihu frowned slightly. "What bait?"
Shen Gongbao said unhurriedly, "Chong Houhu."
"Insolence!!!"
"Your Majesty! This scoundrel must have ulterior motives. Kill him at once, or chaos will surely erupt within our ranks!"
"So this was what you were