Seeing Chu Qinghe's melancholy expression, Xiao Zhao asked in confusion, "Young Master has already defeated someone like the Demon Master Pang Ban, so why aren't you happy at all?"

Chu Qinghe looked at Xiao Zhao strangely and asked, "Why are you happy?"

Qu Feiyan said, "Young Master, you've already dealt with Pang Ban and the others, isn't that something to be happy about?"

Chu Qinghe rolled his eyes and said, "This time we were set up. Even if we win, it's just about protecting ourselves. There's no benefit to it at all. What's there to be happy about?"

Of course, if the Golden Wheel Monk had been left behind, things would have been different.

Xiao Zhao and Qu Feiyan, who were standing to the side, thought about it carefully and found that Chu Qinghe's statement seemed to be correct.

Over here, Dongfang Bubai asked, "Since Pang Ban and the other two have all been poisoned by you, should I send people to search for them now?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe shook his head and said, "Forget it. The incident at Bright Peak this time was strange. If there are no surprises, Pang Ban and the others' original target should not be you."

Dongfang Bubai asked, "Why do you say that?"

Chu Qinghe said calmly, "If Pang Ban's target was you, he wouldn't have waited for you to suppress Kumārajīva and the Golden Wheel Monk for a while before coming out. Instead, he would have watched the show with Zhao Min and the others."

As he spoke, Chu Qinghe stroked his chin and said, "However, Pang Ban's cultivation of the 'Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique' is quite interesting! Even when you concealed your cultivation, he was able to detect something was wrong in an instant."

Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's words, Dongfang Bubai immediately realized what was going on.

Qu Feiyan said with a look of sudden realization, "That's right! The moment Pang Ban came out, he discovered that Sister Dongfang's cultivation level was at the early stage of the Grandmaster realm, not at the peak of the Grandmaster realm. It is indeed a bit strange that she came out so late."

In response, Dongfang Bubai said, "So, the reason Pang Ban didn't appear immediately was because he was dealing with other matters?"

Chu Qinghe responded, "It's very likely."

If it weren't for this consideration, when Chu Qinghe couldn't catch up with Pang Ban and the others when they ran away, he could have just called out to Dongfang Bubai.

The reason we didn't do that was precisely because of this.

Then, Chu Qinghe stroked his chin and said thoughtfully, "However, the great demon master of the Great Yuan Kingdom suddenly traveled thousands of miles to the Great Ming Kingdom. The Ming Cult alone is not attractive enough. Something like the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth should not be something that would make them go to such great lengths."

However, at that moment, Wei Yixiao of the Ming Cult swiftly swept over from a distance and landed in front of Dongfang Bubai, kneeling on one knee.

"Master, something has happened. After the people from the six major sects came down the mountain, the leaders of the Emei Sect, Kongtong Sect, Kunlun Sect, and Huashan Sect were all attacked and kidnapped."

"In particular, the Wudang School's disciples, including Song Yuanqiao, along with Song Qingshu, disappeared without a trace, and not a single monk from Shaolin remained."

"Disciples from the Wudang and Emei sects have just returned to Bright Peak, wanting an explanation from us."

Hearing what Wei Yixiao said, Chu Qinghe raised an eyebrow and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

Dongfang Bubai's expression turned serious as he asked, "Who did this?"

Wei Yixiao shook his head and said, "I don't know, but we found some weapons in the places where the Wudang Sect and the Southern Shaolin Temple disappeared. Judging from their style, they should be from the Song Dynasty."

"The Great Song Dynasty".

Upon hearing Wei Yixiao's words, Dongfang Bubai frowned slightly.

"They've really expanded their operations quite a bit, even involving the Great Song Dynasty. That's quite a move!"

Hearing Chu Qinghe's mutterings from the side, Dongfang Bubai waved his hand in acknowledgment.

Seeing this, Wei Yixiao looked at Chu Qinghe with awe before respectfully retreating and leaving.

After Wei Yixiao left, Dongfang Bubai looked at Chu Qinghe and said, "Just as you guessed before, Pang Ban's trip to Bright Peak this time was indeed for some other purpose. It seems that he is after Wudang and Southern Shaolin."

Qu Feiyan asked in confusion, "Since they came for Wudang and Southern Shaolin, why are Pang Ban and his men targeting Sister Dongfang?"

Chu Qinghe shook his head and said, "It might be the force behind the Hengshan Sect group from before. However, if it's the same guys secretly planning this time, and they can persuade someone like Pang Ban to take action, then this force's power is greater than I thought."

However, the information we have at the moment is too little and too fragmented.

Therefore, after thinking for a while, Chu Qinghe, unable to fully connect all the information, could only shake his head and suppress the churning thoughts in his mind.

After thinking for a moment, Chu Qinghe said to Dongfang Bubai, "Since the matter originated from the Hengshan Sect, let's put the Hengshan Sect aside for now!"

Upon hearing the voice, Dongfang Bubai pondered for a moment before speaking, "You mean, you want me to vacate the Hengshan Sect and then see who will reclaim it?"

Chu Qinghe nodded and said, "At present, this is also the best method."

"If the two previous attempts to target you were due to the Hengshan Sect, then this move can both prevent such attacks from happening again and allow us to investigate further, which is a win-win situation."

A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall; when the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light.

First, ensure your own safety. Once you've ascertained the other party's situation, then settle the score gradually.

After pondering for a while, Dongfang Bubai nodded and said, "Alright, the reason I came to Bright Peak this time is that I plan to merge the Ming Cult into the Sun Moon Cult and focus my influence here in the future."

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