You Set Me Up
The Zhenyu Heavenly King's incarnation had long since been secretly refined by Ji Changli. News had also come from He Ping, explaining the plan between him and Zi Biluo.
"Compared to the other Heavenly Kings, we currently know the most about Chenling's weaknesses and hidden cards."
He Ping said evenly, "Of the remaining Heavenly Kings, he is undoubtedly the most suitable target... After all, we know nothing whatsoever about how many trump cards the others possess. But I can more or less see through Chenling's hand. The odds of success are much greater."
He had clashed with Heavenly King Chenling before, and had also stolen the Heavenly King's Brain from the Great Library, along with that bronze lamp.
He Ping could be said to have thoroughly sounded out nearly all of Chenling's hidden cards.
In contrast, the other remaining Heavenly Kings were far more mysterious. Much of their intelligence, even their identities, remained an enigma.
"This is an excellent opportunity."
Ji Changli nodded as well.
"I never expected Chenling to be persuaded so easily."
"He was not persuaded. After weighing his options, he decided that working with you, the Zhenyu Heavenly King, would bring him greater benefits. That is why he agreed to your 'plan.'"
He Ping smiled. "Chenling is, in truth, a lone wolf as well. What he arranged in the Great Library is extremely important, concerning his later preparations and Chenling's true body."
"He now knows very well that the Heavenly King's Brain and bronze lamp in the Great Library have both been taken by me. His goal, therefore, is to reclaim them... and this matter cannot be discovered by outsiders."
"If the news leaks, the other Heavenly Kings may seize them first. It is commonplace for Heavenly Kings to scheme and contend against