Transmigrating to become Hua Qiangu

The atmosphere in the Dark Alliance's stronghold was oppressive and suffocating. The Shadow Cult leader paced back and forth in the main hall, his eyes revealing deep resentment and unwillingness.

"We can't just let this go! We must find a way to completely destroy Changliu Mountain!" The leader of the Shadow Cult suddenly stopped and said fiercely.

The old man in black robes pondered for a moment, then said cautiously, "Master, Changliu Mountain now possesses a divine artifact and is aided by the phoenix; its strength should not be underestimated. We would likely find it difficult to succeed by force. Perhaps we could start from within Changliu Mountain."

"Start from within? Tell me your specific ideas." A hint of interest flashed in the Shadow Cult leader's eyes.

"Changliu Mountain has many disciples, and it's hard to guarantee that there aren't some who are dissatisfied with the current situation. We can send people to secretly contact them, offer them substantial rewards, and make them our inside agents. Then, with inside help and outside cooperation, we can definitely catch Changliu Mountain off guard," said the old man in black robes.

The Blood Demon Lord frowned. "This method sounds feasible, but finding suitable inside agents won't be easy, and how can we ensure they won't betray us?"

“This requires us to carefully screen them and use some means to control them,” the old man in black robes said. “For example, we can find incriminating evidence against them and force them to work for us.”

The leader of the Shadow Cult nodded slightly. "This plan is worth a try. Go and arrange for people to secretly investigate the situation of the Changliu Mountain disciples and find suitable candidates."

"Yes, Master!" The old man in black robes accepted the order and left.

The Valley Master of Poison Scorpion Valley then spoke up: "Master, besides our inside man, we also need to improve our own strength. I've heard that there's a mysterious ruin in the extreme cold region, containing powerful cultivation techniques and magical treasures. If we can obtain them, our strength will definitely increase greatly."

"Oh? Is that so! Tell me in detail," said the leader of the Shadow Cult.

The Valley Master of Poison Scorpion Valley continued, "The ruins are said to be protected by a powerful ice and snow barrier, which only appears with a slight crack at specific times. If we can seize the opportunity and enter, we might reap great rewards."

“Alright, you go and make the preparations. Once the time is right, set off immediately,” said the leader of the Shadow Cult.

"Yes, Master!" said the Valley Master of Poison Scorpion Valley.

Meanwhile, at Changliu Mountain, Hua Qiangu and the others did not let their guard down despite their temporary victory. They knew that the Shadow Cult would not give up easily, and the challenges ahead would only be more severe.

"Master, after this battle, I feel that there are still some loopholes in our defense system," Hua Qiangu said to Bai Zihua.

“Yes, you’re right. We need to conduct a comprehensive inspection and improvement of the defensive formation, and we also need to strengthen the disciples’ practical combat training,” Bai Zihua said.

"I also want my disciples to learn some special skills, such as how to counter poisons and resist dark magic. This way, we'll have more ways to deal with different enemies," Hua Qiangu said.

“That’s a good idea. Go and make the arrangements, and have Dongfang Yuqing and Ni Mantian assist you,” Bai Zihua said.

“Yes, Master,” Hua Qiangu said.

So, Hua Qiangu got busy. Together with Dongfang Yuqing and Ni Mantian, she developed a detailed training plan for the disciples of Changliu Mountain.

On the training ground, the disciples practiced diligently, constantly improving their strength. Sha Qianmo would also come to guide them from time to time; his powerful demonic energy and unique combat skills greatly benefited the disciples.

"Listen up, everyone! In battle, don't just blindly fight head-on. Learn to observe the enemy's weaknesses, find the right opportunity, and deliver a fatal blow!" Sha Qianmo shouted.

"Yes, sir!" the disciples answered in unison.

As the days passed, the disciples of Changliu Mountain gradually improved their strength. Meanwhile, the Shadow Cult was also implementing their plans in full swing.

The old man in black robes dispatched a large number of his men to infiltrate the vicinity of Changliu Mountain and secretly investigate the situation of the Changliu Mountain disciples. They inquired everywhere, searching for potential targets who might become their spies.

Finally, they discovered a Changliu Mountain disciple named Lin Yu. Lin Yu was originally an ordinary disciple, but because of his mediocre talent, he had never received any attention, and gradually developed resentment.

The Shadow Cult approached Lin Yu, promising him numerous benefits and threatening his family if he didn't cooperate. Under duress and enticement, Lin Yu finally agreed to become an inside agent for the Shadow Cult.

“Remember, your mission is very important. Give us a message as soon as you have the chance,” one of the Shadow Cult’s subordinates told Lin Yu.

"I understand, but don't go back on your word," Lin Yu said.

And so, the Shadow Cult's conspiracy unfolded stealthily, step by step. Meanwhile, the people of Changliu Mountain remained completely unaware of the danger that was quietly approaching…