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This was a way to pull the firewood from beneath the cauldron.

First, it might force Zhou Yan out.

Second, though they did not believe it would happen, with Meng Qing having attained the Dao, they could not say for certain that Liu Hechuan or another disciple would not become a True Immortal with Zhou Yan's help. Killing them might draw Zhou Yan out while eliminating several Dao Gate prospects for True Immortality—two birds with one stone.

But—

"No."

"That's too blatant."

"The Eastern Continent is One Origin Dao Gate territory, after all, and it has many True Immortals. Once Zhou Yan notices and takes precautions, dealing with him will be difficult."

"We mustn't beat the grass and startle the snake."

Venerable Dongjun shook his head.

Targeting only East River Palace's direct disciples of the Fourth Rank was far too obvious.

It would not do.

Besides, Liu Hechuan and the others were all Peak Transcendent Immortals of the Dao Gate, each with formidable abilities. Unless True Immortals like themselves intervened, even the Immortal-Slaying Division would have trouble killing them.

Venerable Dongjun dismissed the idea and looked at Venerable Shitong. "Since Zhou Yan values loyalty, we can start with Duan Donghe. We shouldn't move against the place where his true body resides, but we can locate his Domain Clone and set a trap to hold it, drawing Zhou Yan in to help. Then you and I can strike."

Launching a major assault on Liu Hechuan and the other Fourth Rank Dao Gate disciples would make their intentions too clear.

Going after a True Immortal like Duan Donghe was another matter.

But even the Two Elders of Withered Glory could not be certain of overcoming a Dao Gate True Immortal like Duan Donghe. Attacking his Domain Clone might not draw Zhou Yan