Chapter 676: Truth and Lies
Compared to the crowd's heated discussions and differing opinions, members of the four major factions had already entered the battlefield's surrounding peaks in advance. They had taken over the peaks closest to the Sky Martial Peak early on and temporarily constructed pavilions and buildings there. Their grandeur far surpassed that of the others.
Liu Suxin, Hall Master of Stormwind Tower, had arrived early at their stronghold, unlike the other faction leaders, who knew their place and intended to arrive last.
At that moment, on a nine-story pavilion, Liu Suxin stood by the window, gazing down at the surrounding scenery. She wore a faint smile as she watched the countless spectral figures of millions of people from all directions.
The Vice Hall Master, Tai Xi, seized the opportunity of her good mood and quickly said, "As expected of you, Hall Master. Your single scheme has stirred the winds of the Golden and Silver Lands, ensnaring millions, including the Prodigy Hall's King Tianyu, the Clearheart Society's Shen Duxiu, and the Worldbreaker Peak's Wang Fuyun, all within your grasp. Such calculations are truly astonishing and admirable."
Liu Suxin nodded reservedly. "It's not that my strategy is brilliant, but rather that I used an open and righteous scheme."
"Li Pin is exceptional in his own right. Achieving the second level of the Supreme Technique in just ten years is a feat that withstands scrutiny. Moreover, the Prodigy Hall cannot afford to let another human genius of Wang Fuyun's caliber rise. Even if they uncover some truth, they have no choice but to go along with it. For them, suppressing a top-tier human prodigy is hardly a loss."
She smiled faintly. "What they don't realize is that, while they have been distracted, the Stormwind Tower has regained its footing. I won't claim we can counterattack Prodigy Hall immediately, but they can no longer push us into such dire straits again.
"This plan does far more than merely pull Stormwind Tower out of crisis. It allows us to recruit a prodigy like Li Pin, uses the oppression from the Clearheart Society and Prodigy Hall to suppress internal conflicts, and unites everyone under a common cause. It's not just killing three birds with one stone, but four!"
Tai Xi spoke excitedly. "This move doesn't just stir up Stormwind Tower; it impacts the entire human race. Every human expert will see that the Prodigy Hall and Clearheart Society are determined to destroy us. As the vanguard against them, we will undoubtedly attract new allies and funding to strengthen our power. This is a contribution to the entire nation!"
"It was just a matter of good timing," Liu Suxin said indifferently. "It's just a pity... I don't know if Li Pin can survive this ordeal. The people of Prodigy Hall and Clearheart Society won't show mercy."
Tai Xi smiled. "He has enjoyed the spotlight for this long. Even if he doesn't make it into Stormwind Tower and loses to Jin Ling, his death will be meaningful. He may very well awaken the fighting spirit of humanity and become the turning point in the battle between humans and the other races of the Heavenly Prison World."
He affirmed, "I can't speak for other factions, but Stormwind Tower will remember his sacrifice."