Undercover in the Chan Sect

Ye Changqing looked at True Person Huang Long before him, his eyes narrowing into crescent moons as he smiled.

Although he was the weakest link in the Chan Sect, he was the key to defeating the Chan Sect disciples one by one.

When True Person Huang Long saw Ye Changqing again, his eyes were filled with complex emotions: surprise, guilt, disappointment, and gratitude.

"True Person Huang Long will never forget Senior Disciple Brother Ye's kindness!"

"But I still plan to return to Kunlun Mountain..."

He had initially thought Ye Changqing wanted to recruit him and had immediately refused.

Of course, it wasn't because the Chan Sect had treated him poorly a thousand times, only for him to love them as if they were his first love.

Although True Person Huang Long wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed, he understood the fate of a traitor.

Even if he defected to the Jie Cult, Sect Master Tongtian would never look kindly upon a traitor.

What's more, the Jie Cult had Myriad Immortals; he would merely be one among many.

Although Venerable Primordial didn't favor him, he still held the impressive title of one of the Chan Sect's Twelve Golden Immortals.

"Heh heh, everyone has their own aspirations. I understand."

"Junior Brother Zhao, please escort Junior Brother Huang back for me..."

Ye Changqing instructed Zhao Gongming, who was standing nearby.

True Person Huang Long nervously followed Zhao Gongming out of San Xiao's dojo, fearing Ye Changqing would suddenly change his mind.

It wasn't until they left Three Immortal Island that he breathed a sigh of relief, realizing he had judged a gentleman with the heart of a villain.

"Fellow Daoist Huang Long, Senior Disciple Brother has something to entrust to you."

"The Two Sages of the West asked him to send their regards to Vice Cult Master Randeng, but he is unable to go himself. Please convey their greetings..."

Zhao Gongming cupped his hands towards him and left after uttering a cryptic message.

"The Two Sages of the West asked Ye Changqing to send their regards to Randeng?"

True Person Huang Long muttered the words to himself again, sensing a deeper meaning behind them.

The more he pondered it, the more uneasy he felt, his brow furrowed the entire way back to Kunlun Mountain.

It wasn't until he reached the foot of Kunlun Mountain that he suddenly understood the true meaning of the message.

In this case, Ye Changqing was reminding him that Daoist Randeng had an unusual relationship with those two from the West.

Earlier, when Ye Changqing was achieving Dao in Chaos, it was Randeng who had ambushed him.

This time, it was also Daoist Randeng who, without Venerable Primordial's consent, brought the Twelve Golden Immortals to humiliate Ye Changqing.

He was the one who produced the Soul Scattering Pill and told him to administer it to Ye Changqing.

This series of events didn't seem like a coincidence, but rather Randeng's attempt to silence him!

Ye Changqing must have known about his connection to the Two Sages of the West...

So, he had been framed as a traitor to the Chan Sect, a scapegoat for Daoist Randeng!

True Person Huang Long felt a sudden clarity wash over him as he understood everything.

No wonder Ye Changqing had let him off the hook time and time again; Venerable Primordial would never believe his words, so he had to resort to this method.

The more True Person Huang Long thought about it, the angrier he became, realizing he had almost become someone else's scapegoat.

Daoist Randeng had devised a clever plan, knowing he was not favored by the Saints. By pushing him forward as a shield, he could silence him and escape accountability.

You're quite something, Daoist Randeng!

Standing at the foot of Kunlun Mountain, True Person Huang Long pondered for a long time and decided to alert Venerable Primordial first.

He was certain that a net of heavenly and earthly snares, laid by Daoist Randeng, awaited him on the mountain to silence him.

Only if Venerable Primordial intervened could he survive.

"Master above, your disciple Huang Long seeks an audience on an urgent matter!"

True Person Huang Long channeled his spiritual power, his voice echoing throughout Kunlun Mountain.

Although this was somewhat impolite, it was the only safe way.

In the main hall of Jade Void Palace, the second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect were gathered.

Even Immortal Weng of the South Pole and Yun Zhongzi, who were usually nowhere to be seen, were present. Something incredibly significant must have happened.

They were discussing how to deal with the traitor Huang Long when they suddenly heard True Person Huang Long's voice.

"This traitor dares to return?"

Guang Chengzi was furious and was about to descend the mountain to kill True Person Huang Long.

Venerable Primordial frowned and stopped him.

After all, True Person Huang Long was his personal disciple, and his reputation was at stake.

If he truly was a traitor, Venerable Primordial's reputation would be utterly ruined.

Even if Huang Long had to be dealt with, it had to be done silently.

Venerable Primordial waved his hand, and a golden light shot out from the great hall, all the way to the foot of the mountain.

True Person Huang Long stepped onto the golden path without hesitation. Nothing was safer than a Saint's intervention.

The next moment, he appeared in the great hall of the Jade Void Palace.

"Huang Long, do you have anything else to say?"

Before Venerable Primordial could speak, Daoist Randeng was the first to accuse him.

True Person Huang Long let out a laugh. It was him, as expected!

"I implore my Teacher to see clearly, the traitor of the Chan Sect is someone else!"

True Person Huang Long prostrated himself on the ground, reporting to Venerable Primordial.

A commotion erupted in the great hall, and the disciples of the Chan Sect began to whisper amongst themselves. Even Guang Chengzi looked utterly bewildered.

Had this guy taken the wrong medicine?

All the evidence pointed to himself, yet he dared to bite back.

Venerable Primordial was somewhat annoyed. One traitor was enough to give him a headache, and now another one had appeared?

"Huang Long, do not spout nonsense. Do you have any proof?"

True Person Huang Long stood up directly, vowing to confront the person.

Venerable Primordial looked at his confident demeanor and grew even more suspicious.

His gaze swept over the Chan Sect disciples below, each of whom had been tested by him.

Did Huang Long mean that he himself had misjudged them?

He immediately felt a trace of displeasure and ordered Huang Long to bring out the traitor he spoke of.

Unexpectedly, True Person Huang Long walked straight towards Daoist Randeng and stopped in front of him.

Daoist Randeng's face immediately turned grim, and he roared furiously on the spot, "Huang Long, how dare you slander me!"

The second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect exchanged glances, their faces filled with disbelief.

Daoist Randeng usually taught them and answered their questions about cultivation.

How could he be a traitor?

But on second thought, everyone in the hall, including True Person Huang Long, had joined the Chan Sect after passing Venerable Primordial's rigorous tests.

Only Daoist Randeng had been parachuted in, taking the position of Vice Sect Leader based on his seniority.

Huang Long's words could not be entirely dismissed.

For a moment, the entire hall fell silent, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard. The atmosphere was extremely tense.

"I'll kill you!"

Daoist Randeng finally lost his temper and desperately tried to kill True Person Huang Long.

Although Venerable Primordial did not speak, Immortal Weng of the South Pole and Yun Zhongzi stepped forward to protect True Person Huang Long.

"Teacher, please do not be angry. Let him finish speaking."

Immortal Weng of the South Pole said to Daoist Randeng with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

"Randeng, those two from the West send their regards!"

True Person Huang Long stared intently at Daoist Randeng.

As expected, Daoist Randeng's expression changed upon hearing this, though he quickly regained his composure.

But who present was not sharp-eyed? They immediately began to speculate.

Perhaps Huang Long was right, and there really was a mole within the Chan Sect.

They exchanged glances and moved forward, surrounding Daoist Randeng and True Person Huang Long.

After half a day, Venerable Primordial suddenly spoke, "Alright, I have the answer in my heart. You may all withdraw for now!"

True Person Huang Long wanted to say something more, but he was intimidated into silence by a look from Venerable Primordial.

He suddenly had another bold guess.

Could it be that Venerable Primordial already knew Daoist Randeng's identity as a spy from the Western Sect?