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Chapter 1141 Targeting Duke Chongyang

News has circulated that Dongfang Daqian has gone into seclusion and temporarily shelved all subsequent plans.

The capital was in an uproar. At this critical juncture, every second counted, yet he chose to go into seclusion, which was tantamount to voluntarily giving up the competition.

So far, Lian Feihong is far ahead and holds the top spot. The biggest threat now is Dongfang Daqian, who is in seclusion and has no rivals. He is ready to defend his title as the next emperor.

Victory is just around the corner if we can overcome the royal obstacle.

Against this backdrop, Zhou You found an old friend from the Golden Immortal Path; the visitor was... Si Xin Mo Chi.

"Where have you been all this time? Why are you only showing up now?"

When Zhou You saw Si Xin Mo Chi, he scrutinized him for a moment. Although he knew that Si Xin Mo Chi was hiding in the north, he still pretended to be surprised.

“Governor of Qingchu, you have half the identity of the Golden Immortal, and you are a member of my sect.”

"This upheaval was all orchestrated by the Duke of Chongyang behind the scenes. Only by eliminating this villain can the truth be revealed to the world. The deaths of the Prince and Consort Mei, and the sudden changes in the capital, were all caused by his evil deeds."

He was known as Tianba, and had a close relationship with Chongyang Gonggong, originally a relationship that was both teacher and friend.

Si Xinmochi originally worshipped Chongyang Gong the most, regarding him as a god, but now he hates him with a vengeance.

Only after asking did they learn that after the upheaval in Putuo Prefecture, several servants hurriedly returned to the capital and reported to Duke Chongyang, asking him to step in and set things right.

Unexpectedly, Chongyang Gong changed his tune and launched a sneak attack without saying a word. Half of the eight henchmen were killed, and the rest were all seriously injured and on the verge of death. They had to use every means to escape.

"The soldiers were disheartened, but I couldn't swallow this insult. That old dog Chongyang Gong was treacherous and vicious. He had been pretending his whole life. I was going to expose his true colors in front of the world and let everyone see what kind of beast he was."

At this point, Si Xinmochi cupped his hands, "I have gathered the remaining forces of the Northern Liangdi and the Five Elders Village organizations, as well as the Western Xuantian Wanku Mountain. Some of their personnel were outside before they sealed off the mountain and did not have time to return."

The leaders of organizations such as Wulaozhuang and Liangdi were all killed in battle, resulting in heavy losses. Even so, they actively participated in the battle.

Si Xinmochi acted as a thread connecting the Golden Immortal Dao organizations in various places, launching a counterattack against Chongyang Gong.

"But why did you find me?"

"There are three reasons. First, as mentioned earlier, you have half the identity of a Golden Immortal, so your actions are righteous."

"Secondly, since the Duke of Chongyang assists the royal family, you are one of their greatest enemies. If they don't help you, who will they help?"

"Thirdly, the Five Elders Manor mentioned that Consort Mei had previously said that the future hope of the Golden Immortal Path rests on you."

"Consort Mei?"

Zhou You was astonished. First, she presented him with a jade tripod and a command arrow, and later she mentioned his name. Why did this concubine favor him so much?

It turns out that Consort Mei was an unparalleled genius of the Five Elders Village. When she studied seal script with Elder Jin and others, she was recognized as someone who could surpass her predecessors, and even the first person, Chongyang Gong.

Later, she married into the sacrificial palace and served as the representative of the Five Elders Village to assist the feudal lord.

Even the Duke of Chongyang was not the only one in power. At least the feudal lords used their positions to maintain balance, leaving the Wulaozhuang branch as a check and balance.

The fact that the Duke of Feng and Consort Mei were murdered together must have been orchestrated by the Duke of Chongyang, but this woman was no ordinary person either, and she left behind a backup plan.

"If Consort Mei had not entered the palace, given time, she would surely have become the number one Golden Immortal Daoist, comparable to Duke Chongyang, and would have elevated the prestige of women to an unprecedented level. What a pity!"

After a moment of reflection, Si Xinmochi revealed the purpose of his visit.

It turned out that Consort Mei had already sensed something was wrong with Duke Chongyang and made preparations in advance.

She secretly contacted Elder Jin, concentrating the resources of Wulaozhuang on a major project: creating a miraculous artifact. As mentioned earlier, the artifacts from Wulaozhuang, inscribed with seal script, are unique, skillfully utilizing the power of spirits and possess supernatural abilities.

The Five Elders Village once sealed away a peculiar demon. This demon was ever-changing, able to switch its form into all sorts of completely unrelated shapes depending on the environment, the enemy, or the time.

Such a peculiar and enchanting creature has been the subject of much research in Wulaozhuang for many years.

By the time of Consort Mei's generation, her research had become even more in-depth, and she was able to utilize the unique abilities of magical creatures.

In order to deal with the unfathomable Duke Chongyang, Consort Mei proposed a device concept called "targeting the person, not the issue".

Generally speaking, divine weapons or secret treasures are universal in nature. Although their functions may vary, they are not picky about targets or enemies and can be used in a wide range of situations.

The device designed by Consort Mei was different; to be precise, it was specifically designed for Duke Chongyang.

This object is harmless to other unrelated people, but when used against Chongyang Gong, it is undoubtedly the most deadly and powerful weapon in the world.

"Such a magical device exists?"

Zhou You didn't believe it at first either. Could this device possibly be genetically bound and specifically designed to kill a particular person?
Even if a creature possesses the ability to adapt to its own changes, it's unlikely to achieve such miraculous feats.

Si Xinmo explained, "At first I didn't believe it either, until I joined this project and realized that Consort Mei was a prodigy every day."

It turned out that before this, despite the Five Elders Manor's best efforts in terms of resources and manpower, it still couldn't take shape. It was only after Si Xin Mo Chi joined—one of the Eight Henchmen of the Heavenly Court and one of Chongyang Gong's most trusted confidants—that he provided crucial clues. Thus, the magical device was finally completed.

"I have come to the capital for no other purpose than to present this important item to the governor of Qingchu Prefecture."

"Since Consort Mei trusts you, we, the remnants of the Golden Immortal Path, will have no choice but to let the Governor be the one to kill Duke Chongyang in the future."

Si Xinmo held up an ancient jade plate with both hands. It was half a meter in diameter and carved with patterns all over its surface.

Zhou You accepted the ancient jade plate, wanting to say something more, but given the death penalty, Si Xinmo bowed and said, "Farewell!"

He left without saying a word and drifted away.

Only Zhou You remained, holding the ancient jade plate, gazing at his departing figure in the distance, and letting out a long sigh.

"..."

Several towering stone tablets, made of fresh rock and soil, though weathered by rain and wind, still seem somewhat out of place with their surroundings.

Si Xinmo looked at the names on the stone tablets and said, "Old friends, I've come to see you."

The inscription on the stone tablet was clearly written by Chongyang Gong, a masterpiece of calligraphy that countless high-ranking members of aristocratic families were mad about.

Footsteps sounded behind me. "Ao Zu, you're back but you didn't come to see me."

Duke Chongyang appeared behind him and greeted him like an old acquaintance, saying, "You are still as charming as ever, but I have aged a lot."

Si Xinmochi slowly turned around. "You knew I would definitely come here, so you deliberately knelt down again, didn't you?"

"Hmm, you erected a monument for your old buddies just to lure me to come to you. Lord Chongyang, you are as cunning and scheming as ever."

"Ao Zu, instead of retiring in the north, what mission do you have in the capital? Can you tell me frankly?"

Chongyang Gong said frankly, "I know you just came from Zhou Daqian and discussed some secrets. I'm very curious to know."

"There aren't many old buddies left, don't force me to take action!"

(End of this chapter)