The Curtain Rises (3)

"So... should we get involved?" Violet was frighteningly clear-headed. "That Poseidon is incredibly audacious. He dares to use us as a weapon, trying to cut off Tang San's escape route so he can portray himself as the hero and trick Tang San into wholeheartedly serving him..."

"No, you're not looking far enough."

"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind."

"This is a five-fold situation. If we get involved, it becomes a six-fold situation: Tang San, the original Poseidon, Rakshasa God, Poseidon Tang San, the Gods, and us; it's a perfect six-fold division."

"In this six-tiered game, the organizer of each tier has two identities: 'hunter' and 'prey.' Leaving aside subsequent actions, just looking at the beginning, Tang San is undoubtedly the one at the biggest disadvantage."

"From disadvantage to advantage, the formula is: Tang San ≤ Original Poseidon <Rakshasa God ≈ Poseidon Tang San ≤ Gods ≠ Us, the variable."

"We can choose not to get involved."

"This is the reason for inequality."

"Starting from the disadvantages and working our way up to the advantages, the first is Tang San. There are two groups who want Tang San dead: one is the Rakshasa God, and the other is Poseidon Tang San. The Rakshasa God has a more extreme personality, which is related to her past. A person who has fallen into darkness possesses many prominent traits, such as 'appreciating those similar to themselves,' 'extremely trusting those who bestow favors upon them,' 'ruthlessness,' and 'eliminating all traces.' Therefore, she will definitely not let Tang San go, nor will she let Poseidon Tang San go. Poseidon Tang San's personality is also quite extreme. He can accept two Xiao Wu marrying him, but he will never accept another version of himself marrying another Xiao Wu. This is the purest form of possessiveness. So, if we include us, there are a total of three groups who want Tang San dead. Among the other two groups, the Gods have always maintained an objective and neutral attitude. Only the Original Poseidon is Tang San's Angel God investor, but he is not all in."

"Now, let's see how many paths Tang San can take to turn the tables!"

"Tang San can gain further support from the Original Poseidon through his outstanding performance, and of course, further trust from the Original Poseidon. This can indirectly reverse the stereotypes of the Gods, gain a little bit of goodwill, and with the dual foundation of Poseidon Island and Clear Sky Sect, he can gain the qualification to compete with everyone."

"But that's all."

"The Poseidon Tang San sealed his influence in the Dou Two Star System, the Rakshasa God sealed his choice to join the Spirit Hall, and we sealed his ability to win over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire, most of the Advanced Soul Master Academy, the Sun Moon Empire, and other people and resources that he originally had the potential to win over."

"In that case, what's the use of having the right to gamble if you don't have the funds?"

"Next, the second major disadvantageous start is that of the Original Poseidon: No one wants Poseidon dead, but he made the mistake of choosing Tang San as his investment target. The moment he gave the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to Tang San, he had already violated the God Realm Law. Not to mention, he was at odds with the Angel God, while the Angel God had a good relationship with the Asura God Asura God, who was the God King who held the God Realm Law. His fate would definitely be to be caught up in the infighting among the various factions within the Divine Realm, and finally, be eliminated by the Asura God."

"He has many ways to turn things around."

"The simplest thing is to withdraw."

"Of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, running away is the best. As long as he is willing to give up Tang San, this hot potato, no one will deliberately make things difficult for him, because he still has the Poseidon Tang San faction in front of him to draw a lot of firepower; but if he thinks that there is still hope if he waits, in the end, he will only be like those guys who lose money in the stock market and jump off buildings, being harvested like leeks in the process of harvesting leeks again and again."

"Then, let's talk about Rakshasa God and Poseidon Tang San: Rakshasa God, as expected of a master of scheming, is already plotting against Poseidon Tang San. She's certain that Poseidon Tang San won't allow another version of himself to live, because Poseidon Tang San is an overly self-centered person. Such extremely self-centered people are often self-centered. Therefore, she's patiently waiting for Poseidon Tang San to make a move. As soon as Poseidon Tang San makes a move, he won't escape the judgment of the Asura God and will be executed on charges of 'interfering with the affairs of the human world.' Poseidon Tang San is also well aware of this, but right now it's meeting time, which is also the time when the Gods of the Divine Realm tacitly agree to manipulate things. Everyone uses their own methods, and Poseidon Tang San can only use the method of using someone else to do his dirty work."

"This knife has two names."

"The first one is the Spirit Hall."

"The second one is us."

"Based on this analysis, it's more likely that the Spirit Hall was used as a weapon by the Poseidon Tang San. There are three reasons for this: the Pope Bibidong, the Saintess Hu Liena, and the Saintess Qian Renxue of the Spirit Hall all have grudges against Tang San; the Spirit Hall's attack could involve the Angel God and the Rakshasa God; our whereabouts have always been secretive; and it's difficult to control the situation."

"The personality profile and situation analysis are now complete."

"The key to victory for Rakshasa God and Poseidon Tang San is obvious: if the Spirit Hall doesn't move, Rakshasa God is invincible. If she wants to win, it depends on whether Poseidon Tang San gives her the opportunity; if Sea Poseidon Tang San wants to win, it depends on how long Poseidon Island can hold out. If any one of Rakshasa God, Angel God, or Asura God makes the slightest move, it will be a weakness. He can take advantage of this opportunity to eliminate Tang San and weaken the Asura God lineage's influence."

"The Gods, on the other hand, remained on the sidelines."

"Among them, the attitude of the Asura God was particularly ambiguous."

"The Asura God is a pragmatist. His requirements for the God Trial Taker have always been the best. Tang Chen was good enough back then, but unfortunately, he was defeated by the calamity. So, he was abandoned. Tang San is the same. I am also a player in this game."

"However, the choice is two-way."

"He is making a choice, and so am I."

Ye Qingcang spoke slowly and methodically, dissecting the Gui Mei and sinister affairs of these people clearly. Finally, he made a decision. "Violet... the first severe test is about to begin. There is no need to hide anything from our enemies. Let others scheme as they please. What I want to see more is our own internal situation, to see how many people's wills can be shaken by the sudden twilight."

"You mean..." Violet preferred more precise commands, so even though she had some guesses, she still sought confirmation. "To create the illusion of an evenly matched force, and see how many of us are willing to follow you, and how many will betray you?"

"No, this is just an exam." Ye Qingcang shook his head, his gaze sweeping over the restless Nan Shuishui and the others, but he didn't seem to care. He continued, "It's an exam set up for Zhu Zhuyun, Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, and others who recently joined... When the outcome is uncertain, won't they diversify their investments to prevent greater losses and gain greater benefits? Humans are all prone to wishful thinking!"

"Understood."

Violet nodded vigorously.

It is often said that it is better to offer help in times of need than to add flowers to brocade.

It's hard to guarantee that no fool will try to gamble on it.

Just like the story Ye Qingcang once told her, Xiang Bo was Xiang Yu's uncle, yet he betrayed Xiang Yu for some gold and a promise. Behind this seemingly foolish act lies the ugliness of human nature. Xiang Bo knew that following Xiang Yu meant his life would end there, while Liu Bang promised him much more. Even if the secret was leaked, Xiang Yu wouldn't kill him, but if Liu Bang won, what he could get from Liu Bang would far exceed what Xiang Yu had given him. Desire triumphed over kinship.

And this is the test that Zhu Zhuyun, Ning Fengzhi, and Yu Yuanzhen are facing.

It's not a trick to test people's hearts.

If it were a test of people's hearts, Ye Qingcang wouldn't have deliberately emphasized the phrase "there's no need to hide our enemies." This phrase meant that Zhu Zhuyun, Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, and others should understand that their opponent was Deity. This was a game between Ye Qingcang and the Deity, and they could estimate the odds of winning for themselves.

Nan Shuishui and others were also included.

"Alright, go and get ready!" Ye Qingcang waved his hand, like a Poseidon. Even just sitting there without taking any real action, just by talking, he could give others an unparalleled sense of security. "The secret to being confident, calm, and in control of everything lies in making the worst-case scenario plan for everything."

"Learn."

Violet rose gracefully and bowed.

The empty teacup was handed to the domestic service agency.

That is, that round robot.

With his Soul Power surging and the Flying Thunder God Mark activated, he instantly vanished from before Ye Qingcang, Sheng Cai'er, Ice Empress, Nan Shuishui, and the others, leaving no trace. Only a diligent robot remained, carrying a teacup, walking to the kitchen, and placing the teacup into the automatic washing machine.

Each performs its own duties, fulfills its own responsibilities, and exercises its own power.

"Well then..." Seeing Violet leave, Ye Qingcang clapped his hands, drawing Nan Shuishui and the others' attention back to himself. "If there are no problems, the people from the Earth Dragon Gate, please come with me to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family. This is not only an important process for the Returning to Ancestral Clan, but it will also put your minds at ease about this fact."

"This... is it appropriate for us to go?" Even if Nan Qiuqiu Ye Qingcang naive, she wasn't deaf to Ye Qingcang's words about scheming against the Gods, and since he hadn't been avoiding her, they naturally reached her ears. She hesitated and asked, "What should we say after we go?"

Upon hearing this, Nan Shuishui felt utterly exhausted.

Mingdu was something that Ye Qingcang had already overlooked.

Ye Qingcang didn't intend to make things difficult for them. He simply relayed his words, implying that he considered them as his own people, or perhaps as nobodys. Whatever the case, this matter was none of their concern, and they only needed to remain silent.

But this silly girl just had to bring it up.

Are you determined to express unfounded opinions?

Why do you act like you're mentally challenged?

However, Ye Qingcang didn't dislike Nan Qiuqiu's straightforward personality.

"Once we arrive, if anyone asks you whether you trust them or not, then say so. If you don't trust them, then say nothing." Ye Qingcang glanced around, and the purple Teleportation Array re-deployed. "Don't be nervous. In Yu Yuanzhen's eyes, you're all his own children. Just tell the truth... But I want to emphasize one point: In the history books of Dou Two, Yu Luomian is indeed a traitor to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. But here, Yu Luomian is the liaison between the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Spirit Hall. I don't want 'mutual discrimination' to appear among my subordinates. Remember that."

Nan Qiuqiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The same applies to Nan Shuishui and others.

Meanwhile, as Ye Qingcang and his group were heading to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to the Returning to Ancestral Clan, in the far eastern part of the Heaven Dou Empire, at the Vast Sea City dock, sails were billowing and people were coming and going in a lively manner.

The Clear Sky Sect has been in seclusion for many years.

With income halved, they're living off their savings.

However, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse.

Among all the ships docked at the pier, five giant vessels were particularly eye-catching.

These are the five main ships built by the Clear Sky Sect using all of the sect's funds.

However, apart from these five giant ships, the rest of the vessels also belong to the Clear Sky Sect. In fact, the entire dock has been booked by the Clear Sky Sect as the last rest stop before heading to Poseidon Island.

Standing aboard the flagship "Poseidon Ship," gazing at the sunset and the seagulls on the horizon, Tang San couldn't help but think of Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, and the others, as well as Blue Tyrant Academy and Ye Qingcang. His eyes flashed with resentment. "I wonder how things are with Teacher. Judging by the time, he should have arrived at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Heaven Dou Empire now... Mu Bai, go in peace. Sooner or later, I will destroy Blue Tyrant Academy, rip off Ye Qingcang's head, and offer it as a sacrifice to you; and Zhu Zhuqing, she must have colluded with Ye Qingcang too. The destruction of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire was too sudden. Blue Tyrant Academy and the Spirit Hall must have been behind it all; alas, heaven is watching!"

The translucent blue triangle slowly rotated in Tang San's hand, casting a hazy glow that brought calm and tranquility wherever it passed.

Tang San is just a narrow-minded and petty person.

He's not a weakling who can't even kill a chicken.

Whether there is evidence or not, it does not affect his conviction of the Spirit Hall and Blue Tyrant Academy. Moreover, between the two, he hates Blue Tyrant Academy more.

Those teammates who should have been his assistants.

Ma Hongjun, Oscar, Dai Mubai.

Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong.

Now, some are dead, some have separated, some have betrayed him, and no one supports him anymore.

Those teachers who should have been his support.

Flender, Zhao Wuji, Li Yusong, Shao Xin.

They all became teachers at the Blue Tyrant Academy Blue Tyrant Academy, contributing to its prosperity. No one cared about his feelings.

The person who caused all of this, the person who created a turning point in history, was Ye Qingcang, the God of Evil and despicable Ye Qingcang!

What's most terrifying is Ye Qingcang's methods!

By casually tossing out a Haotian Token, he nearly split the Clear Sky Sect, which he had painstakingly won over with grand promises, in two. If he hadn't patched things up, the Third Elder and Fifth Elder would have quit long ago. Just thinking about how he was scolded by the Third Elder and Fifth Elder after returning that day, not to mention how Tang Hao, who was also scolded, felt, he, Tang San, certainly didn't have a pleasant experience!

"What a pity!" Looking at the golden sea, Tang San suddenly burst into wild laughter. "The Gods are currently discussing the issue of you usurping my identity as God Trial Taker, and another version of myself is also fighting for it. No matter how much you scheme, in the end, you can't compare to me having connections!"

The Clear Sky Sect disciples who were passing by all fell silent.

They dared not disturb the Young Sect Master, whose Sun Essence.

This scene also drew scorn from the Third Elder.

He turned and left, heading towards his room.

With a mindset like that, does he even deserve to be Ye Qingcang's opponent?

"Old Sect Master..." Watching the Third Elder's imposing figure recede into the distance, the Fifth Elder sighed, gazing at the setting sun sinking into the sea, his expression a mixture of sorrow and wistfulness. "If only you were here!"