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The intelligence from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion confirmed many of his guesses, but also brought more and heavier pressure.

The branch hall of the Samsara Palace! The Soul Cleansing Pool! The Rebirth Platform! The illusory image of the Judge's Pen! Any one of these, if it were to spread, would be enough to cause a bloodbath!

More importantly, it might involve the secrets of the collapse of the Samsara Palace, or even traitors and treasures... This pool of water is deeper and more murky than he imagined!

"Ten deaths without a chance of survival... Even those at the Nascent Soul stage must be extremely cautious..." Shen Mo repeated the words on the scroll in a low voice. No wonder that aura was so terrifying; even an elite Shadow Guard like Gui San was severely injured in spirit just from being touched by the edge of that aura.

This is not a place that a Golden Core cultivator could even dream of! No, even an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator would likely face dire consequences if they went in!

"Sect Leader, this scroll describes..." Su Xiao asked softly, seeing his solemn expression. Although she hadn't read the scroll's contents, she could sense the seriousness of the matter from the changes in Shen Mo's aura.

"It's more troublesome than I expected." Shen Mo handed her the scroll. "Take a look too."

Su Xiao quickly scanned the pages, a deep shock and worry flashing in her usually cool eyes. "A branch of the Samsara Palace… this… such a forbidden place is probably beyond human exploration. Sect Leader, should we…?"

"Should we give up?" Shen Mo picked up where she left off, shaking his head, a sharp glint in his eyes. "It's no longer up to us. The news has spread, and the wolves are at our doorstep."

"If we retreat, the Blazing Sun Sect, the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Profound Yin Sect, and all those demons and monsters who would rush to our aid without hesitation."

"At that time, no matter what they get inside, or what terrible things they release, the first to suffer will be my Qingyun Alliance."

He walked to the huge map of the Southern Region of the Eastern Wilderness, pointed his finger at the Black Swamp, then slowly traced the directions of the Blazing Sun Sect, the Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Profound Yin Sect, finally landing on Qingyun Mountain.

"The Reincarnation Ruins are both a crisis and an opportunity. The Xuan Yin Sect's intention to perform a blood sacrifice must be far-reaching, and it is inextricably linked to this place. The Lie Yang Sect and the Tian Jian Sect are eyeing our alliance with covetous intent."

"At this moment, the appearance of this Reincarnation Branch Hall has drawn everyone's attention. The muddier the water, the more things are hidden beneath, and we..."

Shen Mo turned around and looked at Su Xiao, "He's the one who's most familiar with the water and was the first to set up the net."

"What does the sect leader mean?"

"Since we can't avoid it, let's face it head-on. But not foolishly rush in to our deaths." Shen Mo's gaze was intense. "The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion scrolls say this place is dangerous; those who enter at the Golden Core stage will almost certainly die. Let everyone know that!"

"After appropriately editing and modifying this intelligence, we will 'inadvertently' leak it through our channels."

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"The emphasis should be on the possible existence of divine objects such as the 'Soul Cleansing Pool,' 'Rebirth Platform,' and 'Phantom of the Judge's Pen,' and even more so on highlighting the terror of 'the Nascent Soul True Monarch's hasty retreat, his Dao heart nearly collapsing!'"

Su Xiao's eyes lit up: "Does the sect leader intend to... lure them with benefits and intimidate them with threats?"

"Indeed," Shen Mo sneered. "Where there is great profit, there will always be brave men. But in the face of overwhelming danger, even the brave will turn into cowards. What we need to do is not to stop them from going in, but to let them know that it's easy to go in, but hard to come out."

"They need to understand that going it alone leads to certain death. Only by uniting can they have a chance of survival. And who is most qualified to organize this 'joint expedition'?"

"Naturally, it's my Qingyun Alliance!" Su Xiao instantly understood Shen Mo's intention. Holding a conference in the name of the alliance to discuss exploration was an open scheme. Releasing some true information and exaggerating the risks was a calculated move.

"We must both reveal the incredible opportunities within, arousing greed, and make people see the immense dangers, deterring them from proceeding. Ultimately, we must firmly grasp the initiative in the exploration and the power to set the rules."

"Those who are blinded by greed and insist on going in to their deaths, let them go. They'll be paving the way for the alliance. And those who are cautious and value their lives will naturally gravitate towards us, seeking the alliance's protection and cooperation."

"Also," Shen Mo added, "release the news that the simplified version of the 'Golden Core'—'Minor Golden Core Powder'—is about to succeed in its trial. But only say that it can increase the chance of condensing a lower-grade Golden Core at the Foundation Establishment stage, without mentioning the middle-grade."

"At the same time, it suggests that this elixir formula originated from an ancient secret realm and may have a subtle connection with the Dao of 'reincarnation' and 'vitality'."

Su Xiao was shocked, and her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at Shen Mo. The sect leader was going to use the bait to its fullest potential!

On one hand, there is the ethereal yet potentially earth-shattering ancient divine artifact in the Reincarnation Ruins; on the other hand, there is the "Minor Condensing Gold Powder" that is right before our eyes and can help people break through to the Golden Core stage. With this two-pronged approach, we are not afraid that those small and medium-sized sects and independent cultivators will not be tempted!

Once they develop a need for "Xiao Ning Jin San", they will inevitably become more dependent on and closer to the Qingyun Alliance!

"Furthermore," Shen Mo walked to the window, gazing at the churning sea of ​​clouds in the distance, his voice low, "have the Shadow Guards find a way to spread some 'rumors' within the Xuan Yin Sect, the Lie Yang Sect, and the Tian Jian Sect."

"For example, the formula for the 'Reincarnation Pill' might exist in one of the branch halls of the Reincarnation Palace. It could help people rebuild their Dao foundation, make up for deficiencies, and even... give Golden Core cultivators a glimmer of hope to break through to the Nascent Soul stage."

"And the 'Golden Elixir' may be a simplified version of it, or a key to getting started."

Su Xiao gasped. The sect leader was going to… use one enemy to devour another, adding fuel to the fire!

If such rumors were to spread, would the "Ghost Hand" leader of the Xuan Yin Sect, whose lifespan was nearing its end and who was eager to break through, the Xuan Yang Master of the Lie Yang Sect, who had been stuck in the late Golden Core stage for many years, and Jian Wuji of the Tian Jian Sect, whose Dao heart was damaged and who was eager to recover and even advance further, still be able to sit still?

They will definitely stop at nothing to enter the Reincarnation Ruins! At that time, with the three forces checking and balancing each other, the alliance can reap the benefits, and even... use someone else to do their dirty work!

"But, Sect Leader, what if they really found the so-called 'Reincarnation Pill' in the ruins..." Su Xiao said with some worry.

"Found it?" Shen Mo turned around, glanced at her, and a mysterious smile appeared on his lips. "Junior Sister Xiao, do you believe it?"

Su Xiao was taken aback, then suddenly realized. Yes, the secret scrolls of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion clearly stated that entering that place meant certain death for Golden Core cultivators, and even Nascent Soul cultivators were terrified.

Even if a "Reincarnation Pill" truly exists, is it so easy to find? More likely, these scheming individuals will fight to the death within it, suffering heavy losses and ultimately gaining nothing, or even being completely wiped out.

Meanwhile, the Qingyun Alliance, which spread the rumors about the "Reincarnation Pill," can remain calm and observe from the sidelines.

"Understood, sir." Su Xiao bowed, a cold glint in his eyes. "I will make the arrangements immediately. I will ensure that this rumor reaches the ears of those who should hear it."

"Go. Be careful and don't leave any traces," Shen Mo instructed.

Su Xiao's figure faded away. Silence returned to the hall.

Shen Mo stood alone by the window, holding the secret scroll of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion in his hand. His gaze was directed towards the southwest horizon, as if piercing through layers of mountains to see the spatial rift hidden deep in the Black Swamp, exuding an ominous and alluring aura.

"The branch hall of the Samsara Palace... the Soul Cleansing Pool... the Rebirth Platform..." he murmured to himself. In his sea of ​​consciousness, the Myriad Laws Source Pearl slowly rotated, emitting a hazy halo, resonating with the distant, heart-palpitating aura of Samsara.

"My 'fabrication' triggered the Starfall Ancient City. So, is the appearance of this Reincarnation Ruins also related to the passage in that 'Travels' about the Patriarch's exploration of the 'Nine Netherworlds' and his encounter with the 'Ferryman'?" A bolder, even somewhat terrifying, thought surfaced in his mind.

He suppressed his turbulent thoughts. Whatever the truth, the game was already in motion, and there was no going back. The next step was to respond to each move as it came, to carve a path to survival and secure a future for the Qingyun Alliance in this vortex!