How did your father rise to power? Where are your father's brothers now?
You know this better than anyone else.
The ancestral precepts of the Soul Household are never meant to protect the weak; they are meant to clean up the mess left by the victors.
Hun Zangfeng's voice was neither hurried nor slow, but every word was like a knife:
"You've won, you've ascended to the position of family head. You say the ancestral precepts forbid fratricide, then all the evidence will prove that Hun Qianxue's death has absolutely nothing to do with you."
Any title would be acceptable.
But if you lose, then the ancestral precepts become the true ancestral precepts. In this place, whoever wins becomes the ancestral precept.
And you--"
He paused, then looked up and stared directly at Hun Qianchen, his gaze as deep and unfathomable as a well.
Have you really thought about the consequences if you lose?
Hun Qianchen fell silent. His throat moved as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything.
Wu Tianqiong had been listening silently, leaning back in his chair like a still statue, until finally he spoke.
" Hun Zangfeng, you're really ruthless."
He clapped his hands, a half-smile playing on his lips:
"You're capable of doing this even to your own family. I, Wu Tianqiong, have prided myself on living on the edge for so many years, but I have to admire you a little."
Hun Zangfeng ignored his teasing and turned his gaze to him:
"Sect Leader Wu, you've already aligned yourself with us. News of your adopted son Wu Congshan's actions against Han Xuanji has spread, and you've already sided with us. Of course, I have no objection if you want to withdraw, but... you can't let this matter get out."
Wu Tianqiong laughed heartily, his laughter was very hearty:
"You should try to persuade Young Master Qianchen first."
a long time.
How confident are you?
Hun Qianchen's voice was hoarse, like a stone rolling across sandpaper.
Hun Zangfeng did not answer immediately.
He waved his hand, and a screen of light appeared in front of the three of them.
That was a map.
"I've been planning this for a very, very long time."
Hun Zangfeng wasn't lying; he had long known that seizing the position of family head through normal means was virtually impossible.
Therefore, he had long since bribed many of Hun Qianxue's confidants, and even deliberately did nothing during this period, allowing Hun Qianchen to be suppressed.
I just wanted to force Hun Qianchen.
We're already halfway there.
Time passed slowly.
Upon returning to the Soul Household, Han Xuanji unusually did not immediately go into seclusion, but instead began to read some news that he had never even looked at before.
Since he ascended the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway, people in Thousand Souls City have flocked to him to curry favor.
Most of them were visiting cards and invitations, some public and some private.
Among these people were members of Hun Qianchen's faction.
Han Xuanji's approach to these messages was always simple: if she could reply, she would give a polite response, and then ignore them all.
This time, Han Xuanji planned to meet these people and find out what their plans were.
Of course, it would be great if we could meet key figures like Hun Qianchen or Hun Zangfeng; we might be able to obtain more useful information.
Persistence pays off; a few days later...
Han Xuanji quickly pieced together an important piece of information, information that even sent chills down his spine.
If these people were to succeed, it would be a major blow to him.
"Luckily, it was discovered early."
Han Xuanji breathed a long sigh of relief.
It seems one shouldn't become too obsessed with spiritual practice.
Otherwise, you won't even know you're about to die.
"Never mind, we need to inform them about this immediately."
Han Xuanji disregarded everything else and immediately notified Hun Qianling, asking her to take him to find Hun Qianxue.
Upon receiving the news, Hun Qianling also learned the importance of the matter from Han Xuanji's words. Without any carelessness, she immediately went to Purple Soul Grotto-Heaven.
"You just said you were going to find my older brother? Now?"
"Yes, right now."
Han Xuanji's tone was calm yet firm.
Some things can't be delayed.
Although Hun Qianling had doubts, seeing Han Xuanji's resolute expression, she didn't ask any further questions and nodded.
"Alright, I'll take you there. My elder brother should still be dealing with Lineage affairs right now, but... what do you want to talk to him about? Is it about Baili Qianchi?"
Han Xuanji did not stop walking. His gaze darkened, and he slowly said:
"It's not just Baili Qianchi."
Qianling, you should also know that behind Baili Qianchi is Wu Congshan, and Wu Congshan is just a pawn pushed out by Hun Qianchen and Hun Zangfeng.
Their ambitions go far beyond simply suppressing me.
Hun Qianling came to her senses and realized that this matter was of great importance, so she said no more.
Without further delay, the two quickly arrived at the palace where Hun Qianxue was located.
Inside a room in the palace.
Hun Qianxue, Hun Qianling, and Han Xuanji sat down respectively.
"I already know about what happened at the Shallow Dream Pavilion. Is this what you've come for?"
Hun Qianxue asked directly, then answered himself:
"I'll handle this. Heavenly Martial Sect has overstepped its bounds."
He had already made some arrangements and would strictly prohibit these people from disturbing Han Xuanji.
In Hun Qianxue's heart, Han Xuanji's importance has now increased dramatically. In every aspect, he will not allow anything to happen to Han Xuanji.
In fact, he had already sent someone to warn the people of the Heavenly Martial Sect a day earlier.
Unexpectedly, Han Xuanji and his companion came directly to them.
"Of course, it's not just about this."
Han Xuanji's voice suddenly lowered, and his gaze went straight to Hun Qianxue:
"But can everyone here be trusted?"
The temperature in the study suddenly dropped a few degrees.
Hun Qianxue's expression also became much more serious, and he slowly said:
"Trustworthy."
He knew that Han Xuanji was not referring to Hun Qianling, but rather to the several powerful figures secretly guarding the room.
Upon hearing this, Han Xuanji shook his head and slowly said:
"Please, Brother Qianxue, let these people leave, or at least let them come out."
This is a serious matter and cannot afford any mistakes.
"Oh?"
Hun Qianxue's eyes sharpened, and he felt that the young man in front of him was becoming increasingly mysterious.
He possesses exceptional talent, is incredibly low-key, and has an extremely mysterious background; even his sister is unwilling to reveal anything about him.
Of course, in reality, Hun Qianxue had already guessed that Han Xuanji might be Transcendent from some Primal Chaos.
While Transcendent are rare, this title is not uncommon in the history of the Eternal Continent. All the incredibly powerful cultivators in history were Transcendent.
Furthermore, under the influence of the Tree of Eternity, new Chaos worlds are constantly being born in this world.
"Good."
Hun Qianxue waved his hand, summoning the four people to appear beside Han Xuanji.
Han Xuanji looked them over one by one.
The atmosphere was unusually heavy, and no one knew what Han Xuanji was trying to tell them.
After a long while, Han Xuanji finally breathed a sigh of relief.
These people are fine.