"From the Ear-Informing Deity, this old Daoist had heard that Nine-Heavens Fire Manor obtained an 'Abyssal Kan Flame' from the Outer Sea and valued it greatly... So it was actually connected to you, Fellow Daoist."
True Person Sanmu said with a chuckle, though no one knew whether his words were true or false.
"I want revenge!"
Fang Qing suddenly spoke.
By now, True Lord Profound Earth was his beloved kin and sworn brother!
"This... True Person Li Yan is the next Banner Bearer. Fellow Daoist may not understand Nine-Heavens Fire Manor. Within that great Fire Virtue sect, the Banner Bearer holds the highest office, while the sect master is merely a hollow title... The Fire Manor's three great Banner Bearers are each the face of the Fire Manor. Losing one would be a slap across the face of a Golden Core immortal sect!"
True Person Sanmu's expression turned solemn.
"Then what was the matter with Chu Tianyi before?"
Fang Qing shot back.
"With Li Que stepping in, things were bound to end badly."
True Person Sanmu shook his head. "Besides, it may well have been some transaction between Wuyue Sword Pavilion and Nine-Heavens Fire Manor, with both sides gaining what they wanted..."
"Fine, then if we do not trouble Li Yan, what about targeting Chu Zhaohuang alone?"
Fang Qing seemed unwilling to give up.
"Chu Zhaohuang? Since Chu Tianyi's death, the Chu Clan's influence within Nine-Heavens Fire Manor has declined greatly. Still, he is a Purple Mansion True Person..."
True Person Sanmu smiled, his eyes carrying a hint of profound meaning. "I already understand what Fellow Daoist means. Why not let this old Daoist act as intermediary and contact several Purple Mansion True Persons who are interested, then raise the banner together?"
"Oh? And what about the aftermath?"
Fang Qing