The Xiao Familys lightning pool was absolutely a variable!

If the number of bolts in a tribulation was really entirely under the Xiao Familys control, then what if the thirty thousand clansmen responsible for sending tribulations all went mad at once? What would the other experts of the God Realm do then?

No matter how profound their cultivations, could they really resist an unlimited number of lightning bolts coursing through them?

What a fun toy theyve got. Might we perchance be able to steal it? This bandit-like thought suddenly rose up in Ye Zichens heart.

The lightning pool was just too great a variable, and the Xiao Family was now consorting with demons and yao. If they left the pool under the Xiao Familys control, it would do Ye Zichen absolutely no good.

But then, it was just an idea, just like when hed talked about destroying the Divine Mountains or making new ones. Just the thought was enough to terrify most people, and if he actually tried, his odds of success were fleeting. He was currently stuck at the half-step diviner level. If he really wanted to achieve those goals, hed likely have to wait until he transcended!

Even if stealing the lightning pool was nothing but a pipe dream, he ought to be able to insert someone into the upper echelons of the Xiao Family, right?

After thinking it over, Ye Zichen suddenly glanced up at the sky, where Yang Jian and the Great Sage were fighting. Although neither of them had lost, Yang Jian was obviously at a disadvantage.

Theyd likely fought on the spur of the moment. The Great Sage was just itching to teach Yang Jian a lesson, while Yang Jian was no soft persimmon, no easy target. He was determined to butt heads with the Great Sage.

As he watched them fight, an idea rose up in Ye Zichens mind.

Jingwan, would you mind stopping them? If they go on like this,someone might get killed. And besides, this is Heavenly God City, the capital of the God Realm. My aunt is a high-ranking member of the God Emperors Estate, so lets not make things difficult for her.

So, youre still capable of consideration for your aunt. I really ought to thank you, said Xuan Ji, smiling but not quite smiling.

Pu Jingwan took to the skies to break up their fight.

The Great Sage, who was at a bit of an advantage, had his nose proudly in the air. As he came back down to earth, he pounded his chest. Although they werent fighting physically anymore, his verbal assault was relentless.

Ye Zichen glanced at Yang Jian and saw his obvious displeasure written on his face, but when it came to verbal warfare, at least, he wasnt the least bit weaker.

For every insult the Great Sage hurled at him, he hurled ten back, every word so vicious that the Great Sages eyes practically popped out of his head. It seemed they were on the verge of fighting once more.

Ye Zichen was actually quite satisfied with this; this was exactly the result he wanted.

He knew that the Great Sage and Yang Jian had always been like this, fighting and hurling insults constantly, but he also knew that they were closer to each other than to anyone else.

But Xiao Ting didnt know that!

Bro, he really is acting like a toady, right? Just now, I insulted Xiao Ting, and this brainless nitwit cursed at me! Even as he descended from the sky, the Great Sage didnt stop insulting Yang Jian.

Screw you! Yang Jian glared at him. I really should have seized the opportunity to cut your head off and stew it while you were still a diviner. I hear monkey brains are highly nutritious.

Pu Jingwan couldnt help but facepalm. Even Xuan Ji couldnt help but stare.

Both of them were rulers, so why did they look more like street thugs?

Could you please hold your tongues, just a little bit? As he soothed their anger, Ye Zichen reached out with his divine sense and sent four transmissions, one to each of companions.

In response, their expressions didnt change, but they solidified the restriction surrounding them for even greater secrecy.

What is it? asked Yang Jian.

I had a sudden burst of inspiration. Within the restrictions bounds, Ye Zichens hands danced about as he explained his idea. However, his gaze was sharp and solemn, as if he were shouting and berating Yang Jian. Yang Jian also raised his lance and started explaining himself with all his might.

What are they saying? Meanwhile, Xiao Ting sat atop his throne and asked the elderly page boy, Uncle An.

I dont know, said the old man. They put up a seal, so I cant hear them. But that Yang Jian just got in a fight with one of them, and they attacked each other rather viciously. During their fight, that yao called Yang Jian a lackey.

Is that so? Xiao Ting nodded.

Then, perhaps because that youth didnt want to see them fight amongst themselves, he sent someone to bring them back down. He brought them into the restriction, but now theyre arguing again.

Xiao Ting smiled calmly and took a puff from his cigar. In the near future, try interacting with Yang Jian. It would be great if we could recruit him to our side. But of course, we cant trust him too much. Its entirely possible that theyre just putting on a show for our benefit.

Understood. The elderly page boy nodded.

After taking another deep puff, Xiao Tings gaze wavered, and he snorted, Hmph. Youre recruiting people with resources alone, without offering a feeling of belonging or allegiance, and you think thats enough to go toe to toe with the Xiao Family? Ludicrous!

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Bro, are you sure this can work? Meanwhile, within the restricted area, the Great Sage furrowed his brows in response to Ye Zichens plan. This is a dangerous ploy. If he lets anything slip, or if the other side senses anything suspicious, isnt Yang Jian doomed? Besides, given his IQ, do you really think you can trust him with this?

Are you looking down on me?

It sounds risky to me too, but it could work. Its just, it really will be dangerous. Xuan Ji nodded after a bit of hesitation.

Ye Zichen really had come up with this on a whim, so when the others pointed out how dangerous it would be, he hesitated.

Ill go! Seeing Ye Zichens expression change, Yang jian said earnestly, Isnt it just going undercover? Whats so scary about that? Even if he limits my jade transmission slip, we still have cell phones. If anything goes wrong, you can just come save me. After all, were so nearby. Ill just call for help.

Are you sure you want to go? asked Ye Zichen. Undercover agents live dangerous lives. Have you ever watched police dramas? Roughly eighty percent of them get killed. They only survive when theyre the protagonist.

Then. I wont go. Yang Jian instantly wimped out.

No, youd best go! After thinking it over, Ye Zichen still decided to entrust Yang Jian with this important mission. He needed an informant in the Xiao Family, and at the moment, Yang Jian was his only option. Yang Jian and the Great Sages violent spat had inadvertently made him the best man for the job, effectively pushing him right towards the Xiao Family gates.

If he didnt take advantage of this situation, it would be a real loss.

And it was just as Yang Jian said: if the Xiao Family restricted or monitored his jade slip, he could still use his phone. If anything unexpected happened, he could just call; they were right next door.

Okay, then Ill go, said Yang Jian without any more waffling.

Although he and the Great Sage didnt get along, the Great Sage was visibly concerned. Yang Jian noted his expression and laughed, then patted him on the shoulder, only for the Great Sage to slap his hand away and smack him with his staff.

Youre insane! roared Yang Jian.

No, youre insane! The Great Sage fired right back. Youre going over to the other side, and theyre definitely watching us already. You heard Zichens plans, so what are you thinking, patting my shoulder at a time like this? Do you want to die?

Yang Jians heart clenched, but he instantly got into character and stepped backward. From the outside, it really did seem like the conflict between them had reached the breaking poi

If Yang Jian wants to go, I, ol Sun, wont stop him. Now then, how exactly should we get him into the Xiao Family?