The Many Schemes of Wen Zhong

Thirty-three Heavens, Jade Purity Palace.

Sect Master Tongtian said, "Western Marquis Ji Chang studies the art of fate every day, trying to glimpse Heaven's will. He suffered a backlash, and his remaining years are few. I imagine it won't be long before he dies in that prison in Tangyin!"

Lin Chuan smiled. "Since Shen Gongbao and the others want the I Ching, let's help them out. All it takes is a great dream, and the I Ching will fall into Shen Gongbao's hands!"

"That's not what concerns me," Sect Master Tongtian said with a smile. "I'm concerned about the backup plan over in Xiqi!"

"I've thought of that too!"

Lin Chuan smiled. "Western Marquis Ji Chang hasn't been able to return to Xiqi, but some time ago, Ji Fa finally managed to meet him, thanks to Jiang Ziya's deliberate arrangements."

"The pair of them, ruler and minister, should have fully come together by now!"

"Aren't you worried that Jiang Ziya will give Ji Fa some clever advice on how to deal with the Shang Dynasty?"

Lin Chuan smiled. "Jiang Ziya is nothing more than a charlatan. He has two favorite tricks!"

"What are they? Let's hear them."

"Heh. First, he'll appeal directly to Jade Void Palace and call on more members of the Chan Sect to join the fight!"

"Second, he'll use underhanded schemes to tempt King Zhou into making mistakes, driving a wedge between the Shang Dynasty and the other feudal lords!"

"We don't need to worry about the first one. The Chan Sect's strength is nothing compared to my Interception Sect!"

"If they dare send their immortals into battle, we'll simply send out our own. We can crush them with ease!"

Though his words sounded arrogant, they showed just how confident Lin Chuan was in the Interception Sect's