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A bold plan took shape in his mind.

He slowly stood up, walked to the map of the Southern Region of the Eastern Wilderness hanging in front of the stone wall, and pointed precisely at an inconspicuous canyon in the Black Wind Mountains.

"This is it... 'Ghost Valley'." Shen Mo muttered to himself, a cold smile curving his lips.

"One of the Xuan Yin Sect's secret strongholds for collecting Yin essence? Heh, soon it will become the Xuan Yin Sect's 'forward base' for preparing a sneak attack on the Heavenly Sword Sect."

He needed a token, a token that could prove the intentions of the Xuan Yin Sect's higher-ups.

For example, a jade slip with special markings of the Xuan Yin Sect and an attack time and route (of course, it was fake) that was supposed to be a "combat order".

Or, a secret order issued by "Master Guiyin" requiring the "Ghost Valley" stronghold to stockpile supplies and prepare to receive the main force?

Forging these things was not difficult for Shen Mo, who had the assistance of a system and was familiar with the techniques, markings, and writing styles of both schools.

The challenge lies in how to make this "secret order" appear right under the noses of the Heavenly Sword Sect patrol in the most natural and untraceable way.

"It seems I'll have to let Junior Brother Tie and Junior Sister Xiao put on another good show." Shen Mo had already made up his mind.

A scenario where "a reconnaissance team from the Xuan Yin Sect unexpectedly encounters a patrol team from the Tian Jian Sect, the team leader is 'unfortunately' killed, and the 'secret order' he is carrying is seized by the Tian Jian Sect" is perfectly fitting.

The selection of the task force, their disguises, their retreat route, the timing of the "accident"... countless details need to be considered.

But before that, he needs more accurate intelligence.

We need to know which patrol team from the Heavenly Sword Sect will pass near the Ghostly Valley in the next three days, and we need to know if there are any unlucky souls among the Xuan Yin Sect disciples brought by Ghost Yin Master who are suitable to "impersonate" him.

"We should have news from Junior Sister Xiao soon." Shen Mo looked out of the cave, as if he could see through the stone wall and see Su Xiao rushing back.

Sure enough, not long after, the stone door was gently knocked on.

"Sect Leader, the secret report from the Hundred Treasures Pavilion has arrived." She stepped forward quickly and presented the jade slip with both hands. "Manager Chen Hao used the highest level of security channels. The intelligence is very detailed, but also... shocking."

Shen Mo took the jade slip and immersed his consciousness into it. In an instant, a massive amount of information flooded into his sea of ​​consciousness, which was quickly categorized, organized, and highlighted by the system.

The nearly century-long feud between the Xuan Yin Sect and the Tian Jian Sect, the conflicts large and small, the character analysis of important figures, the distribution and competition for resource points, the tendencies of subordinate forces... all unfolded slowly before his eyes like a detailed scroll.

A moment later, Shen Mo opened his eyes, a knowing and cold glint in them. The situation was even more "ideal" than he had expected.

The deep-seated grudges between the two factions have reached the point of irreconcilable conflict; any spark could ignite the entire powder keg.

"Junior Sister Xiao, you've worked hard." Shen Mo handed the jade slip back to Su Xiao. "The information was very useful. It seems our 'gift' can be delivered now."

Su Xiao took the jade slip and quickly scanned it with his divine sense. His expression changed slightly: "Sect Leader, has the conflict between the two sects become so intense? Will the news we spread...?"

She was somewhat worried, fearing that the fire might get out of control and burn her.

"What we need is for them to completely tear off their masks." Shen Mo's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable determination.

"Only when the fire in the backyard starts burning brightly enough will the unwelcome guests in the front yard be too preoccupied to attend to anything else. Junior Sister Xiao, immediately send out the first message through Chen Hao."

"Yes! Please give your instructions, Senior Brother Sect Leader," Su Xiao replied solemnly.

Shen Mo pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "The news is as follows: It is said that in the depths of the Black Wind Mountains within the territory of the Heavenly Sword Sect, near the Ghostly Valley, some rogue cultivators have recently discovered abnormal fluctuations in the earth's veins, accompanied by the leakage of Yin energy, which may indicate that the entrance to the ancient Profound Yin Secret Realm is loosening."

"Some cultivators found fragments of broken magical artifacts bearing the unique mark of the Xuan Yin Sect, as well as an ancient jade slip containing fragments of some sinister cultivation technique."

"The source of the information is said to be a few rogue cultivators who were hunting monsters in the Black Wind Mountains. They made a slip of the tongue after getting drunk at the Wild Fox Gathering, and it is currently circulating among the rogue cultivators in a small circle."

Su Xiao carefully noted it down, a look of admiration flashing in his eyes. The sect leader's message was a mix of truth and falsehood, difficult to discern. The Black Wind Mountains were indeed the focus of contention between the two factions.

"Ghost Valley" is indeed a place where yin energy gathers, and it is common to see abnormal earth vein fluctuations and yin evil energy.

With the addition of the two "ironclad pieces of evidence"—the "fragment of the Xuan Yin Sect's marked artifact" and the "jade slip of the cultivation method"—which were leaked by a rogue cultivator in a chaotic place after drinking, the credibility of these pieces is extremely high, and it is very difficult to trace their source.

"Brilliant! Once this news comes out, the Xuan Yin Sect will definitely be restless! Even if they don't believe it completely, they will definitely send people to investigate!" Su Xiao praised.

"Not only that," Shen Mo added, "when Chen Hao spreads the word, he should subtly suggest that the Heavenly Sword Sect may have already discovered this matter and is secretly mobilizing manpower, intending to monopolize the secret realm. It should be done naturally, like the speculation of a busybody."

Su Xiaoxin understood: "I understand! This is to intensify the Xuan Yin Sect's sense of urgency and suspicion! I'll go do it right away!" She turned to leave.

"Wait a minute," Shen Mo called out to her. "This matter concerns the survival of our sect, so we must be extremely careful. Have Chen Hao use our most secretive 'undercover agents,' and make sure that no trace of our Qingyun Sect is left behind during the process."

"Even if the news is eventually found to be false, the Xuan Yin Sect should believe that it was another force dissatisfied with the Heavenly Sword Sect, or simply a smokescreen released by the Heavenly Sword Sect itself."

"Junior Sister Xiao understands! I will handle it flawlessly!" Su Xiao nodded emphatically, and with a flicker, she disappeared outside the cave, obviously going to contact Chen Hao.

Not long after Su Xiao left, the stone door was pushed open again, and Shi Tie rushed in, carrying a large pile of thick animal skin scrolls and jade slips, his face full of excitement.

"Sect Leader! I've brought all the ancestral travelogues and miscellaneous notes about the Black Wind Mountains from the Scripture Pavilion! Good heavens, there's quite a lot!" Shi Tie put the things on the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust.

Shen Mo's gaze swept over the ancient-looking files, and he nodded: "Junior Brother Tie, you've worked hard. Did you find anything?"

Shi Tie scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed: "Hehe, Sect Leader, as you know, I get a headache just looking at these winding characters."

"However, I called Junior Sister Qingyan over. She has sharp eyes and a keen mind, and she's keeping an eye on things for me! We should have results soon."

As they were talking, Zhao Qingyan walked in, holding a jade slip that was emitting a faint glow, her face flushed with excitement.

"Sect Leader! We've made a major discovery!"

Zhao Qingyan's voice was somewhat hurried, "While organizing the notes on 'Earth Vein Observation' in Master Liuyun's travelogue, I discovered a hidden record!"

"When our ancestor was traveling through the Black Wind Mountains, he sensed a very hidden 'Netherworld Aperture' deep within the 'Ghost Valley,' which seemed to be connected to a fragment of an abandoned ancient battlefield."

"The Yin energy within is extremely dense, but highly unstable, showing signs of periodic eruptions! According to the patriarch's calculations, the next major eruption cycle is... in the near future!"