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Chapter 36: Changing Mission
Chapter 36: Changing Mission
Fang Che spoke with a calm and steady voice, "Our Unity Sect's grand undertaking is just beginning, and we must not be careless. The less unrelated people know, the better. Being cautious is beneficial for future development, and I still want to secure a position within the sect. By then, I'll be able to properly show my filial piety to you, Master."
Sun Yuan burst into laughter, his face blooming with joy.
He suddenly felt that all his efforts and sacrifices were worth it.
After some thought, he instructed, "In the future, you'll definitely enter the eyes of the higher-ups. I won't know where I'll be at that time, so I'm reminding you in advance. Those who practice evil arts... although they may progress quickly, it's best to avoid provoking them. If there's anything, you can seek the Sect Leader. After all, you're considered half his disciple, having learned his Blood Spirit Seven Swords."
Fang Che hesitated for a moment, "Master, there's something I'm not sure if I should ask or not."
"If you're unsure, you still went ahead and asked."
Sun Yuan rolled his eyes, "Go ahead and ask."
"I heard a rumor that many masters in our Unity Sect are... cough cough..." Fang Che revealed his youthful innocence, "But why are you so good to me, Master?"
Sun Yuan couldn't help but laugh silently.
After a brief silence, he said, "Indeed, our Unity Sect is selfish, only thinking of ourselves. After all, there's a saying that goes, 'Even if everyone else in the world dies, it's better to stay alive yourself.'"
"In some life-and-death situations, it's normal to betray and use each other to escape, because if you don't look out for yourself, you'll face Heaven's wrath and Earth's destruction."
"However, for a disciple who carries on the master's legacy... aside from those old monsters with ulterior motives, like those who want to absorb others' lifespans, refine human pills, or steal souls for nourishment... most masters still hope that their disciples can achieve greatness. Especially those whose martial arts journey has ended, but their young disciples still have great potential."
"In our world, there are very few people who are truly worthy of trust and responsibility. In the martial world, every step is a matter of life and death, and everyone is on their own, not knowing when their end will come."
"And a person worthy of trust is exactly what we need the most. Because if we misjudge someone, when we die, our family and children will likely be swallowed up by the person we trusted."
Sun Yuan's voice carried a hint of sadness, "Che'er, if something happens to me one day, I'll entrust my whole family to you."
He took a sip of tea, his expression turning somewhat desolate.
"Good or bad, the world's judgment holds no meaning for us. We live for ourselves and for our families. But Che'er..."
Sun Yuan emphasized each word, "The more selfish we are, the more we must always keep a backup plan."
"Otherwise... our end will be worse than that of stray dogs!"
"You are my backup plan!"
Sun Yuan took a deep breath and said, "You're still young, and it's too early to talk about backup plans. But when you reach a high position, always remember! You must plan a backup plan for yourself!"
Fang Che nodded silently.
So that was it.
Sun Yuan then changed the topic, "This time, the Sect Leader has a specific request for your mission."
"Please tell me."
"The Unity Sect has successfully established itself as a nation, shocking the world. With the change in the top martial artist, the sect's fortune has greatly increased. From now on, the sect will focus on nation-building and campaigns in the east and west. As for martial world affairs, they will be temporarily managed by subordinate sects."
"There are eighteen sects in the world with first-rate strength, known as the Eighteen Sects. These eighteen sects are divided into five regions. Each region must have a leading sect, a sect that leads the others."
"Our Unity Sect, along with the Night Demon Sect, Heavenly Deity Sect, and Trisaint Sect, belong to the same region. So, either we lead them, or one of them leads the other three."
"And this qualification is to be obtained through contribution points."
"Ding Jie Ran is from the Night Demon Sect, Huo Chu Ran is from the Trisaint Sect, and Xi Men Xu Ri is from the Heavenly Deity Sect."
"The Sect Leader wants you to do whatever it takes."
Fang Che immediately frowned, "To cripple them? To make them completely disabled?"
"Yes, or even to kill them!"
Sun Yuan took a deep breath, "Because if they can continue, even if they don't win this time, they will take other actions. Their actions will affect our status, as these are contribution points within the Guardian Alliance, which are extremely important."
"If they gain those points, we'll be forced to crawl beneath one of them."
"And we're already behind in points after our last mission's failure."
"So... this time, your task is crucial and cannot afford to fail."
Fang Che paused, then said, "Master, I want to know if we have someone in the upper echelons of the Martial Academy?"
Sun Yuan furrowed his brows, "Why are you asking this? Asking such questions is a major taboo!"
"Master, you misunderstand," Fang Che explained. "I don't want to know who he is, but this person must know who I am."
"Hmm?" Sun Yuan inquired.
"Because if our people don't know who I am, they might target me or plot against me due to my association with these individuals. I won't have the strength to resist."
Fang Che continued, "Even after I cripple or kill them, someone might use my actions as a reason to target me, and I won't be able to defend myself. You know, if our people identify me as a genius of the Guardian Alliance, they will suppress me without mercy."
Sun Yuan's expression turned solemn, "That makes sense."
"I'll convey your concerns to the Sect Leader."
"Good," Fang Che lowered his head, his eyes gleaming.
As expected!
There's a spy from the Solo Righteous Order in the upper echelons of the White Cloud Martial Academy, and they are likely not of low status.
A big fish indeed!
Sun Yuan left behind all the cultivation materials and departed.
Fang Che had assumed he would stay in his grand courtyard, but Sun Yuan did not agree.
"My identity may appear ambiguous in terms of morality, but that doesn't mean I'm free from suspicion. By being here, I increase the chances of exposure, which is not ideal."
"Although our master-disciple relationship is established, it's best if you act independently. I'll find a place to stay in the city, and you can come to me anytime if needed."
"Your identity is similar, and you've already been marked as a target. But you must make good use of this attention."
Sun Yuan nodded subtly.
"Disciple understands."
Sun Yuan left.
After walking out of the compound for a long time, Sun Yuan stood on the bustling street, watching the bustling crowd, but suddenly felt a sense of bewilderment.
Living in his disciple's compound, how comfortable and carefree it would be.
But he dared not.
He dared not risk any trouble for his backup plan.
Only he knew that during this period, there seemed to be more people keeping an eye on him.
With his cultivation level, if he were to be exposed, death was certain. Even if he managed to stay hidden, encountering a powerful opponent in a bad mood could still lead to his demise.
Fang Che was his only backup.
He was also Sun Yuan's only successor. No risks could be taken.
Although Fang Che was already under surveillance, it was precisely because of this that he was much safer. However, for a cunning person like Sun Yuan, they wouldn't tolerate him much.
Amid the bustling crowd, Sun Yuan suddenly felt an extreme sense of loneliness.
He couldn't help but recall Fang Che's question.
"Our sect has many disciples, why are you so good to me?"
Then Sun Yuan remembered his response.
"In life-and-death situations, it's normal to betray and use others to escape. After all, if you don't look out for yourself, heaven's wrath and earth's destruction await."
He sighed softly.
In his life, he didn't know how many times he had used those around him as shields?
How many times had he heartlessly used his mission partners, leaving them to fight and die while he escaped alone? It was truly uncountable.
These words came from the depths of his heart.
In life-and-death moments, preserving oneself by betraying friends had become instinctual.
But now, thinking about it, if one day, in a life-and-death situation, Fang Che was there, would he push him away as a shield, just like before?
Perhaps he would...
Because he was truly heartless and unprincipled.
Sun Yuan fell silent for a long time, finally chuckling to himself in self-mockery.
His figure disappeared into the crowd.
...
Fang Che furrowed his brows, deep in thought.
He didn't even bother to check the fourteen types of Heaven-grade Materials for cultivating the Soul Essence and Physical Body that Sun Yuan had gathered for him.
He was pondering over what Sun Yuan had said.
Unity Sect, Night Demon Sect, Heavenly Deity Sect, and Trisaint Sect.
These four sects belonged to the Southern Road.
A leader had to be chosen, usually dispersed across various regions, but when necessary, they would unite and take action.
"Seal God Palace has grand ambitions." Fang Che thought of the 'Night Demon' code name he hadn't used yet. It was clear that Seal God Palace had other intentions.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have forgotten that the words 'Night Demon' clashed with the Night Demon Sect!
This mission...)
"Kill or cripple..."
Fang Che felt the ruthlessness of Seal God Palace, but he hesitated.
Because this went against his original intention.
He didn't want to kill or cripple them. In Fang Che's eyes, these three individuals were known entities; he had only planned to defeat them.
Then, he could even befriend them, making it easier to gather intelligence on the three sects.
Moreover, Seal God Palace's initial order was just to 'defeat' them.
But this new command from Seal God Palace disrupted his original plan.
He couldn't ignore it, though.
Fang Che's mind was in disarray for a moment.
"I need to rethink this."
"It's a pity if I have to kill or cripple them."
"These three individuals are connected to three sects, and at the very least, they represent three families. They are three big fish."
Fang Che's brows remained furrowed.
"Now is not the time to expose them. It's too early, and we might miss out on catching more fish. It's too advantageous for them, and it would expose me."
"So, I need to come up with another plan."
As he pondered, he opened the package Sun Yuan had sent.
He couldn't help but stare in surprise.
Soul Soothing Ginseng, Crystal Spirit Fruit, Ice Spirit Fruit, Vajra Grass, Tempering Body Stone Milk, Meridian Connecting Orchid...
These items weren't very useful for cultivation, but they were excellent for building a foundation.
He stared at them for a long time before sighing.
Sun Yuan, although a member of the Unity Sect, had done many ruthless and inhumane things.
But to Fang Che, he was genuinely kind.
"It's a pity, we have different stances and beliefs. I can die for my brothers, and there are brothers who would die for me anytime. But I could never do what you do, pushing your brothers to the front lines to take the blows."
"Sigh...
"If you die one day, and if your family isn't too bad, I'll repay this favor."
Fang Che thought as he took the Soul Soothing Ginseng and popped it into his mouth...
...
In the morning, Yan Meng prepared Fang Che for his trip to the Martial Academy.
Then, Fang Che set off for the academy.
Today was the Grand Competition for the Hundred Talents at the White Cloud Academy.
But even as he walked, Fang Che continued to ponder how to deal with those three individuals. Should he follow Seal God Palace's orders and cripple or kill them? How could he satisfy Seal God Palace while also benefiting himself and the Guardian Alliance, or how could he use these individuals to strike at the three sects?
Fang Che's eyes flashed with thoughtfulness: Does the Unity Sect have only these three disciples at the White Cloud Academy?
...
(End of Chapter)
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