Hearing the Hun Clan's millennia-old conspiracy, if these words hadn't come from Lin Ming, who single-handedly unified the Four Great Dragon Islands, brought the entire Ancient Dragon Clan under one rule, and whose Soul Power was unfathomable—a power even the Dragon Emperor's Inverse Scale Imperial Capital acknowledged—they would have absolutely considered it the most absurd and unbelievable fantasy, a load of nonsense intended to sow discord!
"No wonder..." The South Dragon King Zhu You's throat was dry as he muttered to himself, his voice hoarse as if sandpaper were being rubbed.
"No wonder the Soul Hall acts so recklessly, treating all living beings like dirt, capturing souls as easily as harvesting crops... It turns out they are feeding a peerless Peerless Fierce Beast that can devour bloodlines..."
"Devouring bloodline... Tou She Ancient God Jade ... Dou Di ..." West Dragon King Zhu Jin clenched his fist tightly, the immense force causing his joints to crackle repeatedly. His eyes burned with furious flames, and a belated sense of fear.
"These damned bastards! Do they want to drag the entire continent and all races into an abyss of no return?! Aren't they afraid of incurring the wrath of all races?!"
The North Dragon King Zhu Xu, with his remarkably composed mind, took a deep breath of the icy air, forcibly suppressing the turbulent waves within him that threatened to overwhelm his reason. His gaze towards Lin Ming was filled with unprecedented solemnity and an indescribable hint of inquiry.
"Mr. Lin Ming, these core secrets related to the survival of the race and the structure of the continent are regarded as the highest secrets of the Soul Clan. I am afraid that only a handful of people in the clan know the whole story. You... how did you..."
He didn't finish his question, but the meaning was clear. Such a secret could not be reached by ordinary soul-searching methods; it must have touched upon the deepest forbidden seal of the soul.
Lin Ming naturally understood his question. His expression remained unchanged as he calmly explained, "The source is none other than Hall of Souls Vice Hall Master Hun Yan, whom we captured, and that Great Heavenly Venerate."
"These two individuals hold significant positions within the Hun Clan, especially regarding the Bloodline Plan and the Ling Clan's actions. Although they weren't direct decision-makers, they possessed crucial information. After my Soul Power broke through to the Heavenly Realm Grand Perfection, I conducted a deeper soul-searching and refining process on their souls. By combining fragmented memories with secret records within the Hun Clan and corroborating them, I was able to piece together this earth-shattering secret."
At this moment, Lin Ming casually attributed the method of obtaining intelligence to his breakthrough in his own Soul Realm and the cruel soul search he conducted on the prisoners.
This explanation makes perfect sense. The Soul Power of Heavenly Realm Grand Perfection is inherently mysterious and unpredictable, capable of uncovering fragments of memories that the soul searcher themselves may have forgotten or sealed away.
This perfectly concealed his greatest secret: as a time traveler, he had prior knowledge of this plot.
"The Hun Clan... has gone mad to this extent!"
Elder Qing Mu's voice was dry, as if it had been ground by sand and gravel, and Lin Ming's tall figure was reflected in his aged eyes.
At this moment, he finally understood why Lin Ming had exuded such absolute confidence when he emerged from seclusion, as if he had seen through the ages and controlled everything.
Facing an enemy like the Hun Clan, lurking in the shadows of history and plotting a terrifying conspiracy to devour the heavens and earth, being able to know their entire plan in advance undoubtedly gives them a crucial advantage in the coming dark age.
This advantage might be the glimmer of hope in a desperate situation!
Lin Ming's gaze, sharp as lightning, slowly swept across the faces of every powerful figure present, taking in the lingering shock, anger, and even a hint of barely perceptible fear on their faces. Simply revealing the truth was not enough; immediate action was necessary.
"The Hun Clan's scheme is to steal the creation of heaven and earth and disrupt the order of the universe. Once they succeed, the Hun Tiandi will ascend to the Emperor Realm, and no power in this world will be able to restrain him." Lin Ming's tone was heavy and cold, and every word struck the heartstrings of everyone present.
"At that time, the continental landscape will be completely reshuffled. All those not of its race will either submit to slavery or... be annihilated. Under such a reckoning, we, including the entire Ancient Dragon Clan, will likely not be able to escape."
Lin Ming deliberately paused, allowing this cruel vision of the future to settle in everyone's minds and transform into the motivation for making a decision.
"Therefore, we must not let their plot succeed!"
Lin Ming's voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable decisiveness, like the beating of war drums, as he began to clearly issue commands:
"Now, I need you all to carry out two tasks immediately!"
"First, spread the news throughout the Middle Continent that the Hun Clan devoured bloodlines, plotted to become Dou Di, and that the Spirit Realm had been invaded by them, suggesting that the Ling Clan might have met with misfortune!"
Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed in the eyes of several elders. Such explosive information, once made public, would surely provoke a furious backlash from the Hun Clan.
Lin Ming immediately understood their concerns and added, "However, one thing must be remembered! This matter must not be discovered to be the work of our Ancient Dragon Clan! If the Hun Clan's thousand-year plan is ruined because of our leak, their wrath will be unbearable. Even with the current Zhu Kun Dragon Emperor, we absolutely cannot withstand their full-scale retaliation."
After speaking, Lin Ming looked at the people present. They were all elders and Dragon King whose cultivation had reached the Dou Sheng level. "This information is explosive enough and has the potential to spread on its own. Therefore, we don't need to risk going to those large markets or core cities with strict surveillance. We only need to choose a few small markets that are remote, Dragon Snake all sorts of people, where information flows freely but lacks the attention of top experts."
Lin Ming's lips curled into a smile that suggested complete control, "With your cultivation and abilities as Dou Sheng, it shouldn't be a problem for you to send out messages undetected in these small markets, then disappear thousands of miles away without leaving a trace, right?"
Upon hearing this, the Dou Sheng present all showed knowing smiles, even with a hint of pride.
For them, let alone those small, poorly defended markets, even some of the famous large trading cities in the Middle Continent, they were confident that they would be difficult to track if they wanted to conceal their whereabouts and do something. This task was indeed not difficult for them.
"Mr. Lin Ming, rest assured, this is easy!"
"It's just spreading some information; we'll handle it properly!"
"I guarantee this message will spread like wildfire, reaching every place it should reach, overnight!"
The group of Dou Sheng immediately spoke up to guarantee it, their tone full of confidence.
In response, Lin Ming reiterated, his expression solemn. "This matter concerns our very survival! Therefore, apart from the dozen or so of you present here who know the truth, you must not reveal it to anyone else, not even your most trusted direct subordinates within the clan! You all understand the stakes involved. Therefore, the initial dissemination of this information must be done personally to ensure absolute secrecy at the source!"
Everyone's expressions tightened, sensing the immense weight of Lin Ming's words. They all nodded solemnly, indicating their understanding. This was a top-level secret operation, allowing no room for negligence.
"Very good." Lin Ming nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this, then raised his second finger to give the second instruction.
"Secondly, I need you to set off immediately for my Five Elements Sect's headquarters. There, secretly establish a stable, large-scale, and sustainable ultra-long-distance Space Passage directly connecting to the Jia Ma Empire in the Northwest Continent!"
Then, Lin Ming explained, "The Jia Ma Empire is my homeland, the place where I rose to power. There, there are people I must protect."
Lin Ming's words carried an undeniable sense of protectiveness. "The primary purpose of opening this passage is to prepare for the possibility that the situation might deteriorate beyond control in the future, allowing for the relocation of core personnel and important resources. This is a precautionary measure, a case of being prepared for any eventuality. Secondly, the Jia Ma Empire is located in the northwestern border region, with relatively scarce resources. In the eyes of those top powers, it is a barren land. To some extent, this backwardness and remoteness may actually become a relatively safe retreat and haven."
"Leave this to me!"
As soon as Lin Ming finished speaking, the West Dragon King Zhu Jin suddenly stepped forward, patted his chest which was as hard as Mysterious Iron, and made a loud and clear promise.
"When it comes to mastering Space Power, my Ancient Void Dragon Clan is second to none on this continent! Constructing a passage to the Northwest Continent will only take half a month! Mr. Lin Ming, rest assured, I will personally lead several elders from our clan who are most skilled in spatial construction to go there and guarantee that we will build you a fast, stable, and sturdy passage capable of supporting large-scale relocations! It will lead directly to the doorstep of your Five Elements Sect's old home!"
Zhu Jin's words were filled with the pride and confidence of the Ancient Dragon Clan, and also conveyed his unreserved support for Lin Ming.
"Thank you for your trouble!" Lin Ming solemnly cupped his hands to the West Dragon King. With this Dragon King, who was proficient in space, personally taking charge, the matter was sure to be foolproof.
With the order given, the Ancient Dragon Clan's massive war machine, which had been dormant for a long time and had just completed its internal integration, began to operate efficiently once again.
The information about the Hun Clan's earth-shattering conspiracy transformed into countless invisible tentacles. Under the silent manipulation of several Dou Sheng Experts, it spread like ink dropped into clear water, or like a plague that spreads silently, quietly infiltrating and spreading in several inconspicuous small markets in the Middle Continent.
Meanwhile, led by the West Dragon King Zhu Jin, several Ancient Dragon Clan elders, all with white hair and beards but possessing extraordinary perception and control over Spatial Fluctuations, quietly Space-Tearing and left the secluded Ancient Dragon Island, heading towards the Five Elements Sect's headquarters in the Middle Continent.
There, relying on the power of the Five Elements Sect as cover, they will begin to construct the Space Passage connecting the Middle Continent with the distant Northwest Continent.
After arranging everything, Lin Ming stood alone atop the highest peak of Ancient Dragon Island, the wind whipping his robes in the breeze.
His profound gaze seemed to pierce through layers of void barriers, traverse endless mountains and rivers, and look towards the seemingly prosperous and thriving Middle Continent, a land where storms were gathering and a deadly trap was lurking beneath the surface.
The chess piece has already been quietly placed.
A storm is about to break out.
Hun Clan, it's time to completely remove your hideous masks, which you've concealed for millennia, and expose them to the sunlight!