Chapter 1847: Everyone's Plan

"Assassination?"

Everyone's expressions turned grave.

To strike during the coronation ceremony, in full view of everyone, meant risking life and limb; if things went wrong, they could be wiped out completely.

"Why choose this moment?"

Fatty looked over, somewhat puzzled: "Wouldn't it be more advantageous to launch a surprise attack at another time?"

The coronation ceremony was when the entire Spirit Clan had its tightest defenses. Was it really appropriate to act then?

"There are three advantages!"

This time, it wasn't the senior sister in the middle who spoke, but the woman who had brought him over earlier: "First, the coronation ceremony is the most glorious and solemn moment for the Spirit Clan. If we succeed then, the lie of divine right will be exposed. The Spirit Clan's people, who have just united, will never gather their hearts again. It might even lead to chaos on all sides, plunging them into utter disorder!"

Fatty nodded.

Under their propaganda, to be killed just as they ascended the altar would indeed have the greatest impact and cause the most panic.

"Second, for tens of thousands of years, the Spirit Clan has been governed by the Three Emperors, ruling the world together. Now it's become one person, which is bound to be highly controversial. Although he possesses overwhelming means and power... it's hard to convince people. That's why all sorts of storytellers have appeared!"

The woman continued: "These people spread such tales precisely because the new Spirit Emperor fears he cannot suppress the situation. To strike at this moment, though it seems fraught with danger, might actually be the safest!"

"Safe?" Fatty was puzzled.

"These dissatisfied Spirit Clan members will surely be present at the coronation. When they see someone attack the new Spirit Emperor, they might not help him and could even cause trouble! That makes it easier than a surprise attack."

The woman said.

"This..." Fatty was speechless.

When it came to understanding human hearts, he was far behind this senior sister.

Calculating this way, it was indeed possible.

Even if the leaders of the Star Emperor and Spirit Emperor factions were dead, having been forcibly unified by force, deep down they could never submit... Seeing someone come to disrupt the succession, they would naturally be happy to see it succeed.

"As for the third point, let me say it!"

The senior sister in the middle exuded a cold aura; one glance at her felt like falling into an ice cellar: "This morning, the Ink Spirit Ancient Sage and Fire Xu Ancient Sage, whom I was monitoring, hurriedly left the royal city and vanished. They are the strongest in the Spirit Clan. As long as they're not here, our chances are greater!"

"The coronation is imminent. Why did these two guardians suddenly leave?"

Fatty found it strange.

"I don't know the exact reason, but I suspect they went to suppress other rebellions to ensure the coronation goes smoothly..."

With a snort, the senior sister continued: "Moreover, I specifically inquired about the coronation. There is a segment where they offer sacrifices to ancestors. During this segment, the new Spirit Emperor must listen to the teachings of his forebears, his divine sense cannot extend outward, and he cannot circulate true energy... This is when he is weakest. If we act quickly, we can succeed in one stroke!"

"In that case... Senior sister, just make the arrangements. I'll follow your lead!"

After hearing the analysis, Fatty nodded.

"Good. Since it's decided, let's prepare to act!"

The senior sister stood up, hands behind her back: "I know what you're thinking... The teacher was persecuted by the Hundred Schools, accused of colluding with the Spirit God... To clear his disgrace, he ended his life in the Master Teacher Hall... We all know that was just a cover; in reality, he came to the Spirit Clan! But... his injuries were too severe. In such a short time, it's hard for him to recover. Now the new Yong Emperor is about to ascend, and the Spirit Clan's unification is imminent... There's no time left to keep searching! We must kill this new emperor as quickly as possible!"

"Only this way can we clear the teacher's disgrace, let the Master Teacher Hall and the world know that the teacher has always fought against the Spirit Clan and never changed! It will also spread our fame and let the teacher find us."

Since we don't know where the teacher is, let's stand in the most dazzling place so he can see us.

"We understand!"

These were exactly Zhang Xuan's six direct disciples.

Zhao Ya, Wang Ying, Zheng Yang, Wei Ruyan, Yuan Tao, and Lu Chong.

It had been over two months since the teacher ended his life in the Master Teacher Hall. Worried about him, a month ago, they had also infiltrated this place like others, searching everywhere, but they had never found any news of the teacher.

Now, knowing that the new Yong Emperor was about to ascend, and it would be too late if they didn't act, they gathered here to discuss this plan.

"Since we understand, let's assess our strength now!"

Zhao Ya nodded and looked over: "After the teacher left, Zheng Yang shut himself in the Spring and Autumn Hall to cultivate. He has now reached the first level of Ancient Sage, the peak of bloodline continuation, and his combat strength is no weaker than the second level Hundred Schools. Is that correct?"

"Yes," Zheng Yang replied.

When the teacher committed suicide before his eyes, he almost went mad. He locked himself in the Spring and Autumn Hall and cultivated frantically. With his own efforts, talent, and opportunities, he succeeded in breaking through to the Ancient Sage level. Coupled with nearly a year of consolidation in the hall, he had already reached the peak of bloodline continuation and was on the verge of breaking through again!

His combat strength was formidable, no weaker than ordinary second-level experts.

"You and I will take the initiative to attack," Zhao Ya said, then looked at another girl nearby: "Wei Ruyan has also broken through to the Ancient Sage level. Although she doesn't have Lu Chong's combat strength, she is not inferior, especially in using poison. Even Hundred Schools experts would be easily poisoned to death!"

This girl had been silent all along, her expression calm.

She was Zhang Xuan's student with the innate poison constitution, Wei Ruyan.

Though she didn't speak, everyone knew that in a real fight, she was the most terrifying among them.

"Mm, I'll be responsible for holding off others. Anyone who dares to charge will be poisoned to death. If necessary, I'll poison the entire city..."

Wei Ruyan's face showed no emotion, especially when she mentioned poisoning the entire city; her expression was as calm as if she were killing an ant, without any emotional fluctuation.

She had the innate poison constitution. With the teacher's inheritance and the Bodhi fruit, her mind had broken through, and a month ago, she had successfully reached the Ancient Sage level. Though not as strong as Zheng Yang, combined with her internal poison gas, she was a disaster for group attacks.

As long as anyone dared to charge, no matter how many, they couldn't withstand her.

"Good. You'll be responsible for containment. As for Yuan Tao, he'll handle defense... By the way, when will your second Ancient Sage tribulation come?"

Zhao Ya turned to look at the nearby fatty and frowned.

This guy had once attempted to break through to the Ancient Sage level in the Confucian Temple but was forcibly suppressed. The second tribulation hadn't come yet... That is, although his potential was great, he still hadn't broken through to Ancient Sage!