Light Fortress

Chapter 1637: 323: Takeover

Capítulo 1637: Chapter 323: Takeover

In the center of Red Lake, Jia Wei slowly opened his eyes.

Although he was not known for his spiritual power, he had indeed merged two realms. Now, with his spiritual power unleashed, he could clearly see the scenery across the lake.

He saw these loose cultivators from all over the world.

And the Holy Judges maintaining order.

“Yao Jin, what happened?”

Jia Wei’s voice passed through the mist, echoing among the crowd.

Yao Jin smiled and said, “Lord Holy Judge, it’s nothing.”

The crowd heard this voice, and they were all shocked.

Because with their eyes, they couldn’t see the scenery deep within the Red Lake at all.

Lord Holy Judge, was none other than the legendary Jia Wei!

To them, the Divine Throne was an untouchable myth; they never imagined that coming to West Continent would allow them to witness the throne’s magnificence.

In the perception of these Transcendents.

Jia Wei was already the pinnacle of existence!

In a certain sense, their reverence for Jia Wei was more genuine and tangible!

“Today is the temple-arranged ‘Heart-washing Pond’ trial, these are the trialists.”

Yao Jin glanced at Zhou Li and said calmly, “No need for you, Lord, to move; I will take them to the Heart-washing Pond.”

After saying this, Jia Wei spoke no more.

Red Lake returned to silence.

In the crowd, Gu Shen’s face remained expressionless but he slightly exhaled.

In that brief exchange of glances, he thought Jia Wei had detected something unusual…

In a certain sense, the stab in Sangzhou Cave six years ago was actually Gu Shen’s “Heart Demon.” That thrust was utterly unreasonable, it was a chance found by Jia Wei’s intuition alone.

This guy was like a hound.

Clinging tightly with just a hint of scent.

However, it seems Jia Wei’s “sense of smell” might not be as uncanny as he imagined.

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Watching the trialists depart, Yao Jin sat in his wheelchair, a familiar voice ringing by his ear.

“Brother Yao, you’ve been quite impressive these days.”

He turned around, a young figure draped in a Light Blessing Robe had somehow appeared beside him.

“Lord Holy Son, you should be in seclusion these days. How do you find the time to mock me?”

Yao Jin’s demeanor was calm, his tone neither cold nor warm.

He and Su Ye were both secretly cultivated shadows by the temple.

Being a shadow in Light City was not simple; many infants in West Sea Crossing underwent temple training from a young age… Unfortunately, very few qualified individuals emerged as they grew up.

Once becoming a shadow, standing in the light was even more difficult.

In the entire Light City, Su Ye was the only one who had “successfully” come forward.

As for Yao Jin, he was only considered half.

“How is it a mockery?”

Su Ye tidied his robe, speaking warmly, “You and I were once colleagues, and now that you can take charge, I genuinely feel happy for you.”

“…”

Yao Jin wouldn’t believe a single word of Su Ye’s.

Because of that task years ago.

The reason for his broken leg was Su Ye’s misjudgment…

It was Su Ye’s fault.

But he bore the responsibility.

If not for that, perhaps today’s Holy Son would be him, not Su Ye.

“Nothing to be happy about, just doing some trivial tasks for the Second Elder.”

Yao Jin said calmly, “Once he leaves the Secret Dungeon, I will return to my previous ‘shadow’ life, hidden by my name.”

Su Ye suddenly asked with a smile, “I’ve heard Elder Yuan Yang entered the Secret Dungeon to test the ‘secret’ Meng Xizhou spoke of… Is this a task he volunteered for, or was it arranged by the Great Elder?”

“I’m sorry, no comment on this matter.”

Yao Jin looked up at Holy Son and earnestly refused.

Within the temple, the Holy Son’s status was supreme, yet some matters, even the Holy Son had no right to question.

For instance… the Secret Dungeon.

“Alright then.”

Su Ye raised an eyebrow and further asked, “I heard you’re hosting the Gu Family Envoy from all continents in Light City now. Why are you here overseeing loose cultivators’ trials? Is it necessary to waste time on these unaffiliated Transcendents?”

“…Lord Holy Son, I’m a bit tired.”

Yao Jin closed his eyes; in all of Light City, the one he least wanted to converse with was the Holy Son before him.

Since deciding not to answer.

He simply used the closed-eye pose to express his rejection.

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“Since you’re tired, why not take a rest? I guess you stationed people today to unearth the so-called ‘behind-the-scenes’ person, right?”

Su Ye spoke lightly.

Since he came here, it wasn’t to chat idly with Yao Jin: “A powerful Transcendent beyond Titled level, avoiding detection from [Deep Sea] and the Holy Judges, managed to arrive at Light City quietly… Do you think such an existence would participate in the temple’s ‘Heart Cleansing Pool’ trial, and would blend into such a Loose Cultivator group?”

Yao Jin could only respond in a deep voice: “The Great Elder entrusted me with full authority over this case, being thorough won’t hurt.”

Su Ye was right.

This was indeed his thought!

After several rounds of confrontations, Yao Jin had suffered, but he roughly understood the appearance of the person behind the assassination of Wutuo.

This person must be extremely low-key, perhaps with several fake identities to switch at any time.

The more they don’t want to be discovered by the temple, the more ordinary their identity must be.

Now, during the Light Ceremony, the temple is holding the Torch Trial… This person dared to kill at West Sea Crossing, might not hesitate to go further.

So… today’s Heart Cleansing Pool Trial, sending people to investigate might yield results.

Although Yao Jin set up the “Secret Dungeon,” he doesn’t want to wait idly, but prefers to take the initiative, to see if he can find his target.

This meticulous investigation.

If found, it would establish a winning advantage, if not, it’s merely a waste of manpower.

“I’ve heard from the Great Elder about the Wutuo matter. Precisely because you insisted on setting an ambush, you were schemed against by Gu Nanfeng, leading to Wutuo’s death and the temple losing face… Have you not improved at all?”

Su Ye’s tone gradually increased, eventually turning into a reprimand: “If this person truly belonged to the Netherworld King’s command, how dare they step into Light City, how dare they enter the temple? Lord Divine is just ill, not blind!”

Yao Jin silently clenched his fingers.

He was inexplicably scolded, yet the other’s status was higher than his, preventing him from reacting.

He could only swallow his anger and said: “Holy Son, what exactly do you mean?”

“From today, the ‘Wutuo case’ will be under my command.”

Su Ye said coldly: “As for you, Yao Jin… without my orders, you must not act or set traps.”

The plot is revealed.

His purpose this time is to take over the case!

Yao Jin knew that with Su Ye out of seclusion today, it surely meant trouble.

But this overt power grab was indeed far too straightforward.

He took a deep breath and asked deliberately: “Is this the Great Elder’s intention?”

“I am the Holy Son.”

Su Ye calmly said: “Wutuo was also an old friend of mine who grew up at the West Sea Crossing. Do I not even have the authority to deal with this case? If you’re not convinced, you can lodge a complaint with the Great Elder.”

“…”

Yao Jin suddenly fell silent.

He understood clearly that opposing the Holy Son at this moment was of no benefit to his plans.

If the Holy Son wants to access the ‘Holy Judges’ under his command, let him.

As long as the design of the Secret Dungeon is not affected, it wouldn’t matter.

After taking two deep breaths, Yao Jin put on a smile, looked up, and asked with a smile: “Since Lord Holy Son has spoken, I have to respectfully follow your orders.”

“Heh.”

Su Ye had worked with Yao Jin for many years, he knew this person’s temperament.

Able to endure what others cannot.

This time he deliberately displayed an overbearing attitude, wanting to see if Yao Jin, after receiving the temple’s favor, had any thoughts of challenging him.

It seems today that Yao Jin knows the situation well.

“Just wondering, where does Lord Holy Son plan to start investigating?”

Yao Jin politely asked this question.

“The previous Zhou Li dared to jump out because he didn’t care about his life; there are many like him, maybe among the recent group there’s someone from the Gu family.”

Su Ye stood with hands behind his back, slowly speaking: “Whether you kill him or not, his mission was to participate in the Heart Cleansing Pool trial and say these few words. Once he spoke, his mission was complete… The temple’s anger, taking people away is a negative response, being generous and lenient, letting him participate in the trial and leave, he will report the Heart Cleansing Pool’s information in detail.”

“Su Saint truly has sharp insight.”

Yao Jin replied respectfully: “If it weren’t for your guidance, I wouldn’t know when I could see through.”

Su Ye naturally knew these were sarcastic words.

He wasn’t angry either.

“Therefore…”

Su Ye asked: “Do you know how many people in Light City have the surname Gu?”

Without waiting for Yao Jin to speak.

He continued: “A total of one hundred thirty-one people, and the number is still increasing… After the Gu Family Envoy crossed the West, arriving at Ghent Port, Transcendents began acting in major counties and cities across West Continent, tens of administrative districts. Over the years, Gu family’s Night Watchmen crossed the West to here, they’ve cultivated a batch of quite loyal ‘Sacrificials,’ though not comparable to our Holy Judges, they cannot be underestimated.”

Yao Jin pondered.

“These people are moving toward Light City from all over the West Continent; if not for [Deep Sea]’s warning, no one would notice anything unusual.”

Su Ye slowly said: “Clearly, these people are summoned by Gu Nanfeng, thus drawing near Light City. Today’s ‘Zhou Li’ is just one of them; there are more hiding in the darkness of Light City, their intentions unknown, but the Holy Judges’ power should focus on guarding the Night Watchmen.”

Yao Jin showed no emotional change, but he vaguely suspected something.

These people… are likely prepared by the Gu family to raid the Secret Dungeon.

Yao Jin said: “So, you plan to mobilize the Holy Judges to guard these suspected ‘Gu Family Night Watchmen’ Transcendents?”

“Yes, that is my plan.”

Su Ye replied expressionlessly: “I need you to deploy all idle Holy Judges within the temple; I want to control the entire Light City.”