noffsinger Chapter 159 Cloud Feather 18
Chapter 159 Cloud Feather 18
As night fell, news that Zhi Ren had summoned the three elders of the palace and the three palace masters to the Feather Palace quickly spread throughout the entire palace.
Everyone was speculating that Zhi Ren's hasty summons of everyone despite the late hour must mean something big had happened at the palace gates.
Otherwise, it would be one thing for Zhi Ren to summon the three palace masters, but why did he also invite the three elders?
It should be noted that the three elders usually stay in the Elders' Council and rarely get involved in palace affairs. They only come out to take charge in times of crisis.
Just like when the old master and the young master suddenly died, leaving the front mountain leaderless, they hurriedly appeared before everyone and, in accordance with ancestral rules, quickly selected a new master to lead the palace.
It can be said that the three elders of the palace rarely show their faces, and if they do, it must be because something big has happened to the palace.
But what exactly happened at the palace gate?
Could it be that Wu Feng has come knocking on our door?
The people at the palace gate were puzzled.
Meanwhile, Gong Huanyu, who was hiding in the shadows, was also completely baffled by this.
When Gong Huanyu's parents were killed by Wufeng, Lao Zhiren took pity on him and adopted him, treating him as his own son.
He has studied and practiced diligently for so many years, all so that he could succeed the old Blade Master and then, as Blade Master, successfully activate the Boundless Flowing Fire, lead the Palace Gate to eliminate Wu Feng, and avenge his parents.
However, after that old man Gong Hongyu learned of his idea, he not only did not support him, but also thought that he was scheming and had the idea of replacing him and letting Gong Shangjiao inherit the position of Blade Master.
How can this be?
He has been planning this for so many years, even going so far as to feign compliance with Wu Feng and promise Gong Liushang that he would make the Shang Palace shine again. How much has he sacrificed?
How can we give up when we are so close to success?
Old Zhiren is stubborn; once he makes up his mind, it is difficult to change it.
Now that the idea of taking up the sword of Miyazaki Kakudo has taken root, it will not be easily abandoned.
In addition, Gong Shangjiao was no ordinary person. He was able to take charge of Jiaogong on his own at the age of seventeen and passed the Three Realms Trial in the back mountain at the age of twenty.
For many years, he has acted on behalf of the palace and navigated the various forces in the martial arts world without any obstacles. He has a great reputation both within the palace and in the martial arts world.
He had absolutely no competitive advantage against someone like Miyazaki Kaku.
The reason he was able to become the young master ten years ago was because he secretly cooperated with Gong Liushang, promising to restore the glory of Shang Palace. He cheated to pass the Three Domains Trial, and then disguised himself many times to gain the support of the three elders and the old wielder.
Ten years ago, with the help of Gong Liushang, he barely became the young master by cheating; ten years later, what will he use to defeat Gong Shangjiao again and successfully ascend to the position of Blade Master?
Thinking of this, the desperate Gong Huanyu hardened her heart.
Rather than letting him defeat Gong Shangjiao, it would be better to go all the way and kill the old master directly.
However, the death of the old master will surely cause a great uproar in the palace, and a thorough investigation into the true cause of his death will easily expose him.
And even if he were lucky enough to become the Blade Master, so what?
The title of "Gongmen Zhiren" sounds nice, as the master of the palace gate, ruling over the entire palace, but in reality, he is heavily shackled behind the scenes.
The palace gate is divided into two parts: the front mountain and the back mountain. The back mountain is guarded by the Flower Palace, the Snow Palace, and the Moon Palace respectively. Zhi Ren usually only manages the front mountain area, and even there are three elders above him who restrain him. Below him, Gong Shangjiao is eyeing Zhi Ren's position covetously. Outside the palace gate, there is also Wu Feng secretly causing trouble.
Wasn't his situation extremely awkward at that time?
Most importantly, he had heard from the old Blade Master that after succeeding to the Blade Master, half of the blueprint for Boundless Flowing Fire would be drawn on his body. In order to prevent the secret of the blueprint from being leaked, the Blade Master could never leave the Old Dust Valley for the rest of his life.
Under such circumstances, how could he possibly go out and find Wu Feng to avenge his parents?
It would be better to choose a puppet wielder he can control, shield him from all future troubles, and manipulate everything from behind the scenes. When the time is right, he can take back the position of wielder.
The best candidate for this puppet is Gong Ziyu.
In his eyes, Gong Ziyu was a good-for-nothing, neither in martial arts nor in ability, and would never escape his control.
After much deliberation, Gong Huanyu devised a plan that he thought was ingenious, but which was actually utter nonsense.
He first used the Cloud Lotus, which had enhanced his internal strength, to cure the son of Manager Jia of the pharmacy, thereby getting Manager Jia to switch the herbal extract from the old blade.
Using the rumors that Zheng Nanyi was the Unsharp Assassin and the Boundless Flowing Fire, Gong Shangjiao was lured away from the palace gate.
Finally, he poisoned the old Blade Master and coerced Lady Mist Princess into faking her death so that the useless Gong Ziyu could become the Blade Master.
Then, they framed Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng for the cause of Lao Zhiren's death, inciting Gong Ziyu to oppose the two.
At that time, whether Gong Shangjiao eliminates Gong Ziyu, Gong Ziyu eliminates Gong Shangjiao, or they both suffer heavy losses, it will be a good thing for him.
The two sides fought each other, exhausting their strength, while he himself remained hidden in the shadows, taking advantage of everyone's attention being focused on them to find and activate the Boundless Flowing Fire.
Once all the conflict is over, he will appear as a savior and take control of the palace gates where the two have been fighting so fiercely.
At that time, everyone in the palace will surely be grateful to him, and his position as the Blade Master will be unshakeable.
That's killing two birds with one stone!
That's what Gong Huanyu thought, but things didn't go as planned at all.
Gong Ziyu, whom he called a piece of trash, became the biggest variable in his plan.
The story of Lady Wu Ji instigating a conflict between Gong Ziyu and Gong Shangjiao by spreading rumors about Gong Ziyu's background never happened.
Gong Shangjiao, who usually makes him unable to lift his head, actually gave up so easily this time. He's really useless!
What worried him most was that Gong Ziyu actually went to see Lady Wuji. The two talked about something, and after Gong Ziyu returned, he invited the three elders and Gong Shangjiao and others to discuss matters that very night.
Could it be that Lady Kirihime revealed his secret?
The thought of this possibility made Gong Huanyu extremely anxious.
His plan has only just begun; it can't end like this!
Besides, he can't explain why he faked his death now!
Not to mention, once he shows up, everyone will ask him about the cause of Old Blade's death.
This made it even harder for him to answer!