The Truth

"Mother-Child Sword? A petty trick!"

Facing the Great Hero of Southern Mountain's second attack, Cao Dan was disdainful. He pinched the small sword between two fingers, easily catching it.

The Great Hero of Southern Mountain was not disappointed. Instead, a smile of finally succeeding appeared on his face, because just as Cao Dan caught the small sword, Little Wu Zi behind him stabbed a pitch-black dagger into his back!

Of course, Cao Dan cultivated the Pure Yang Virgin Boy Skill. Even though Little Wu Zi used a sharp dagger forged from Hundred Refinements Fine Iron, and even though he attacked with all his might in a sneak attack, it only penetrated a tiny bit before being blocked by his Pure Yang True Qi.

But that tiny bit was enough. The Great Hero of Southern Mountain and Little Wu Zi were overjoyed. After planning for so long and sacrificing so much, they had finally succeeded!

Just as the Great Hero of Southern Mountain was at his happiest and most relaxed, a sharp pain suddenly came from his back. He lowered his head and saw a blood-stained sword tip protruding from his chest. He turned his head in disbelief, and what met his eyes was Longchuan's face, full of venom and triumph!

All this, though it sounds long, actually happened in just one or two seconds. Before others could react, the situation had changed multiple times, leaving those who didn't know the truth dumbfounded.

"What the hell is going on?"

Zhang Yunhao was also utterly astonished. While he had guessed a little, he had truly not expected the matter between that eunuch and Longchuan!

Huang Lei and the others were clearly in the know. They had gone to intercept Cao Dan's adopted sons the moment the Great Hero of Southern Mountain attacked. However, upon seeing Longchuan suddenly attack the Great Hero of Southern Mountain, they were all shocked, having never expected such a thing to happen.

"Husband!"

Huang Lei let out a roar of grief and indignation, wanting to save the Great Hero of Southern Mountain. However, at this moment, Zhang Yunhao suddenly made a move, blocking Huang Lei. With his martial arts, even if Huang Lei went mad, she would not be able to break through his obstruction.

Not to mention Zhang Yunhao's side, after being stabbed, Cao Dan immediately unleashed a surge of energy. Little Wu Zi grunted, released the dagger, and retreated repeatedly. The dagger then clattered to the ground.

Next, Cao Dan turned around, a mocking smile on his face, and said, "The fox's tail finally shows itself?"

"You knew about our plan all along? Did Longchuan leak it?"

Little Wu Zi's expression was grim, but then he thought of something and laughed heartily, "Cao Dan, it's a pity you're too arrogant. Your Pure Yang Virgin Boy Skill is indeed powerful, but my dagger is coated with a strange poison from the Western Regions. It's instantly fatal upon contact with blood. You're dead for sure."

"How foolish. Since I learned of your scheme from Longchuan, why would I not guard against it?"

Cao Dan said disdainfully, "I am now the master of Jin State. I found a Treasure Pearl immune to all poisons in the imperial palace's secret vault. Do you think that would be difficult?"

"Immune to all poisons?"

Little Wu Zi, as well as the Great Hero of Southern Mountain who had been stabbed, both had drastic changes in expression. After paying such a heavy price, they had still failed?

"Immune to all poisons? This is truly..."

Zhang Yunhao's expression was also not good. He also had a poisoned dagger on him, which he had bought at a great price specifically to deal with Cao Dan. Now it was useless. What a bunch of useless teammates.

Cao Dan clasped his hands behind his back and said coldly, "Little Wu Zi, tell me, why did you betray me? I treated you well. Among the thirteen adopted sons, I trusted you the most."

Little Wu Zi's face was filled with resentment. "Cao Dan, you heartless scoundrel! Years ago, my uncle treated you like his own son, and you killed him for the position of Director-General!"

"Uncle? So that old man was your uncle. He was quite good at hiding. The old man probably feared he would implicate you."

Cao Dan understood and smiled. "He did treat me well, but he was too stupid. He actually let me know his weak spot, and he was blocking my path. How could I not kill him?"

"Shameless! I'll kill you!"

Little Wu Zi was enraged. Although he knew he was no match for Cao Dan, he still charged forward, wanting to fight Cao Dan to the death!

On the other side, the Great Hero of Southern Mountain let out a scream. Longchuan had pulled the sword out of him. He was bleeding profusely and severely wounded, but his cultivation was still incredibly deep, and he could barely hold on, fighting the charging Longchuan.

Because he was severely injured, the Great Hero of Southern Mountain's strength was greatly reduced, and he was being slaughtered by Longchuan. He shouted in disbelief and anger, "Longchuan, do you know what you're doing? You actually betrayed Roaring Dragon Villa and made all our efforts futile?"

Longchuan retorted righteously, "Big brother, I have not betrayed Roaring Dragon Villa. You dared to oppose the Director-General, you were simply seeking your own death. Everything I am doing now is to preserve Roaring Dragon Villa!"

The Great Hero of Southern Mountain was furious. "Roaring Dragon Villa is the leader of the righteous path. Its purpose is to maintain justice, for the country and the people. You are now assisting evil, and you dare to say you are preserving Roaring Dragon Villa? What face will you have to meet our ancestors of the Long Family after you die?"

"Betraying the court is disloyalty and unfilial. Big brother, I will make Roaring Dragon Villa flourish. Rest assured, I, Longchuan, will be no worse than you, the Great Hero of Southern Mountain!"

Longchuan sneered, his attacks becoming even fiercer. This mountain that had always suppressed him could finally be removed!

"Brothers killing each other, truly spectacular."

Zhang Yunhao sneered as he dealt with Huang Lei. He had always considered the Great Hero of Southern Mountain an enemy, and now it seemed he no longer needed to worry about him.

"Senior Brother, are you really going to be Cao Yan's dog?"

Seeing the Great Hero of Southern Mountain in danger, Huang Lei was extremely anxious. At this moment, everyone else was blocked by the twelve adopted sons and Zhang Yunhao's men, making it impossible to help.

"Isn't it better to be a dog than to be killed by your own people?"

Zhang Yunhao sneered. "Junior Sister, your little drama is quite impressive, using all of us as sacrifices, and the Great Hero of Southern Mountain used this to gain trust and an opportunity for a sneak attack, right?"

"So what if it is? If we didn't do this, how could we get close to Cao Yan and assassinate him?"

Huang Lei showed no guilt and said loudly, "We are doing this for the sake of all living beings under heaven!"

Zhang Yunhao angrily retorted, "What a noble cause, 'for the sake of all living beings under heaven'! Did you get our consent before sacrificing us? Can you do anything with the excuse of 'for the sake of all living beings under heaven'?"

"Why can't we?"

Huang Lei said righteously, "If the experts of the righteous path knew about this, they would be willing to sacrifice themselves. Just like the Fierce Arhat, he hated us to death before, but now isn't he fighting alongside us? We just didn't explain clearly to avoid leaking information!"

That's right, the acupoints on the Fierce Arhat had been unblocked. After some hesitation, although his feelings were complicated, he still joined the battle against the twelve adopted sons. This was also why the Great Hero of Southern Mountain and the others hadn't killed him earlier!

Huang Lei continued, "As for you heretics, I know you are unwilling to sacrifice, but you deserve to die anyway. Now that you can sacrifice yourselves for the sake of all living beings under heaven, it is your honor, and we are accumulating merit for you!"