Hearing this, Lin Changsheng stepped forward again. "My lord, what should we do?"
Qing Chen rose, walked to the western side of the secret chamber, and struck the tomb-guardian beast's head with his palm.
The beast's mouth spat out a Recording Stone wrapped in bloody light. When its contents unfolded, they proved to be a confession personally signed and sealed by Ji Bochang.
"A while ago, I had Lan Yu let slip to Ji Bochang that Xin Bairen intended to make him the scapegoat for Ji Cangming's defection back then."
With a flick of his finger, Qing Chen activated the Recording Stone. Amid the firelight, an illusory image appeared of Ji Bochang kneeling and begging for mercy. "Before long, he will flee Black Ape Island with evidence of Gongsun Yang's secret dealings with the Impermanence Sect and the Blackwood Island Remnants."
Han Shi suddenly interjected in a low voice, drawing a hand across his throat. "Should we just send him on his way?"
"No. This time, we're putting on a grand show." The Soul-Banning Bell at Qing Chen's waist jingled as he turned.
"Lin Changsheng, heed my orders. Take the first Five Squads, five hundred Demon Lotus Guards in total, and have them change into the clothing of the Impermanence Sect and rogue cultivators at once. Await orders to move."
"Duan Tianya, you and Jueqing will lead the Five Squads under your command, five hundred Demon Lotus Guards in total, and secretly lie in ambush among the reefs east of Black Ape Island. Remember to change into the clothing of the Condensed Jade disciples of Black Ape Island. Do not reveal your movements."
"Han Shi, you and Xie Yu will lead the branch altar's other Five Squads to the nearby West Sea Bay Archipelago. Be sure to wear the clothing