When the time came, Lu Ye would stand at the forefront while he remained hidden behind the scenes. Together, they would gradually gnaw away at the strength of the Vast Sky Alliance and Myriad Demon Ridge. One day, only a single faction would remain within the Nine Provinces.
By then, there would no longer be confrontation between two great factions, nor endless conflict and slaughter.
For this goal, he had concealed his name and identity and prepared for decades. Now, he had waited for Lu Ye, one favored by Heaven's Mystery. The right time, place, and people were all in place; everything was ready but the east wind.
As Taishan indulged in his visions, Lu Ye was also deep in thought.
He was considering how to lay everything bare before Taishan. He did not have that much patience, nor that much time. Schemes and intrigues were not his forte. His experiences and knowledge from the Blood Refining World were advantages unique to him, so some matters were better handled directly.
Just as with his strategy against Yu Huajin.
Thus, he said, "Senior Brother Taishan, forgive me."
Taishan looked at him in confusion, not knowing why Lu Ye had suddenly addressed him as Senior Brother. Such a form of address was not something to be used casually, especially given that Yu Daiwei, under his command, had once captured Lu Ye alive and detained him in a small Secret Realm for months.
Lu Ye stared at him with blazing eyes and said calmly, "On the left side of your buttock, near your waist, there is a birthmark the size of a fingernail. Three hairs grow from it—one long and two short. The long one is darker in color."
The smile on Taishan's face suddenly froze, and the corner of his eye visibly