The Black Lotus Reborn: The Entire Sect Kneels and Begs for My Forgiveness

Chapter 411 The Incomparably Valuable Pawns

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince's eyes widened in shock. Could it be that his master had some other tricks up his sleeve?

She thought this meticulously planned operation was simply about getting rid of the Crown Princess, deposing the Third Prince, and removing a major threat to him.

I never imagined that my master had such a deeper plan.

What exactly does this mean?

His gaze followed Ye Yunong's finger to the dynasty, and he blurted out,

"Isn't that the Crimson Flame Dynasty?"

Ye Yunong's expression was cold and stern, her gaze fixed on the Crown Prince, and she asked slowly and deliberately,

When do you plan to inform the Crimson Flame Dynasty that you killed the Crown Princess?

Instead of revealing her plan directly, she posed this question to the Crown Prince.

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, a hint of lingering fear flashing across his face.

Looking back, he realized that he had simply acted out of a fit of rage and lost his temper, and had directly beheaded the Crown Princess.

Looking back now, if I had waited just a quarter of an hour longer, I might have been able to calm down and wouldn't have done something so impulsive.

But now that the people have already been killed, the die is cast, and he was at a loss for what to do. He could only recall the suggestion that General Liang had given him.

General Yang said that the death of the Crown Princess was no small matter.

Moreover, this matter is a scandal and should not be spread. We'll send the message to Shengdu first, and then wait for my father's instructions before making any further plans.”

The crown prince explained, the implication being clear: this matter would be kept secret for the time being.

"Keep it secret?"

Ye Yunong gave a cold laugh, her laughter tinged with mockery.

"We went through all that trouble to plan this, not to keep it a secret."

Send a spy out to inform the Crimson Flame Emperor of this news.

"Master?"

The crown prince's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief, and his voice rose several decibels.

"Aren't you trying to kill your disciple?"

"If that Crimson Flame Emperor knew I killed his daughter, wouldn't he send someone to assassinate me?"

The thought of being assassinated sent a chill down the prince's spine.

Although he devoted himself to cultivation, he was still very clear about the distribution of power on the continent.

The Holy Capital rightfully holds the kingly position on this continent, and the Crimson Flame Dynasty ranks second only to it.

In particular, the current Crimson Flame Emperor is a cultivation genius. If it weren't for the limited spiritual energy on this continent, with his talent and ability, he might very well have become the second Ancestor of Annihilation.

Such a powerful figure might not dare to launch a large-scale attack on the Holy Dynasty just because of his daughter's death, but he could easily find a few experts to assassinate him, the Crown Prince.

After all, unlike the Third Prince, he, as the Crown Prince, did not have several Mahayana Realm experts protecting him at all times.

Thinking about these differences, the crown prince felt a little wronged and muttered to himself that he was being a rather pathetic crown prince.

"Is that all you've got?"

If someone comes to kill you, are you just going to let them kill you?

"Don't you still have me, and the phoenix to protect you?"

A hint of disappointment flashed in Ye Yunong's eyes as she glanced sideways at the Crown Prince.

That gaze was like a sharp arrow, stinging the prince's face.

The prince felt somewhat ashamed under that gaze, but upon hearing his master's words, he immediately recovered, puffed out his chest, and said with full confidence,

“Master, you are right. I still have you as my backer, and I also have the divine beast Phoenix.”

"There's no time to lose; I'll send a spy right away."

At that moment, he seemed to have been injected with a powerful stimulant, sweeping away his previous timidity.

"One is not enough, send a few more."

Go to different dynasties and spread this scandal.

Ye Yunong's tone was firm and left no room for doubt.

Her gaze was fixed on the distance, her eyes filled with an unfathomable chill, as if she were watching a storm about to break out.

Ye Yunong has already dealt with Princess Chiyan, but this is far from enough for her; her real target is Emperor Chiyan.

She clearly remembered seeing the fire of faith in her dream; the fire was mysterious and powerful, capable of connecting multiple worlds.

She knew that, besides the Crimson Flame Emperor, there were likely many other followers of demon gods lurking on this continent.

The identities of these people were like shadows hidden in the darkness, and Ye Yunong could not find out all of them in a short time.

But she was certain that these people, like the Heavenly Dragon Queen, must be able to communicate with each other in a special way.

If, at this critical moment, someone, in the name of the demon god, incites them to attack the Holy Dynasty...

These people have been lying dormant on the mainland for a long time, growing silently and like a malignant tumor eroding this land.

It's time for a thorough cleanup, and she's perfectly positioned to use someone else to do the dirty work and reap the benefits.

In Ye Yunong's mind, a meticulously planned game of chess had quietly unfolded. Every move was carefully considered, waiting for the hidden pieces to fall into their predetermined positions one by one, according to her plan.

Under Ye Yunong's instructions, the Crown Prince acted with extreme secrecy, quietly dispatching multiple groups of people to different dynasties.

These spies, like arrows in the dark, carrying meticulously crafted scandals, disappeared into the vast night, heading towards their respective destinations.

Ye Yunong remained secluded in her tent, as if everything was irrelevant to her.

Long Jia also temporarily returned to her cage; she must not alert the enemy before the time is right.

As Ye Yunong anticipated, the Crimson Flame Dynasty would inevitably take action within a few days after the message was sent out. After all, the murder of his daughter was a great humiliation for the Crimson Flame Emperor, and he could not possibly sit idly by.

However, as the days went by, the Crimson Flame Dynasty remained completely silent, without any movement whatsoever.

Just as Ye Yunong and the Crown Prince were filled with doubt, a reply came from the message sent to the capital.

Upon learning of the Crown Princess's murder, Emperor Mieji flew into a rage, his fury like an erupting volcano, unstoppable.

One order after another came from the capital, each one sharp and stern, questioning the Crown Prince.

Rumors quickly spread throughout the camp.

Some say that the Crown Prince will be deposed upon his return to the capital, and his position will vanish.

On the other hand, the true culprit, the Third Prince, was treated with great care and concern by Emperor Mieji, who even sent him many precious medicinal herbs.

The Crown Prince witnessed all of this, and his heart ached as if it were being slowly cut by a dull knife.

The last glimmer of hope I had for my father shattered completely at that moment.

As he gazed at the orders and rewards from the Holy City, his eyes gradually dimmed, and he grew increasingly disheartened with his father.

On this day, Ye Yunong sat upright at her desk, her expression calm yet revealing a hint of something unfathomable.

Before long, the Crown Prince arrived in a hurry.

"The disciple has met the master."

The Crown Prince bowed respectfully, stood up straight, and looked on with confusion, not understanding why Ye Yunong had suddenly summoned him.

Ye Yunong nodded slightly to indicate that he should dispense with the formalities, and then said in a calm tone,

"I want to go out."

Upon hearing this, the crown prince blurted out...

"Master, where are you going?"

Given the current complex situation, and with you traveling alone, what if…

He hesitated to speak, but his concern was evident in his words.

Ye Yunong waved her hand, interrupting him: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

I plan to go to the Crimson Flame Emperor's place to see what's going on.

"Quite some time has passed since you sent out the message, yet the Crimson Flame Dynasty has remained completely silent. This is not right; I must investigate."