Within a short three or four days, the news of the destruction of the Archaic Mysteries sect had spread through the entire eastern territory. The entire Heavenly Lake Empire fell into an endless fear. Without the protection of the Archaic Mysteries sect, they knew that it was not long before the copse of the Heavenly Lake Empire.


    Although the Heavenly Lake Empire had other sects besides the Archaic, it was tough for these sects to support a Lower Ranking Empire. Much less bing the backbone of a Middle Stage Empire like the Heavenly Lake Empire.


    And the rtive background of the one that had destroyed the Archaic Mysteries sect had spread like a pandemic. The Archaic Mysteries sect had colluded with the Nine Pce, lured the wolf into the den and suffered a consequence of their own making!


    Just who had destroyed the Archaic Mysteries sect?


    Under all publicity of the rumors, all the suspicions finally pointed to the Great Luo Empire and the Stargaze Pce.


    In the return journey, Qin Wushuang did not linger and rushed back as quick as possible. In less than a day, he had returned to the Stargaze Pce. Currently, the Pce had already called back those Core disciples. All the higher-ups were thinking back on that battle with the Nine Pce Faction.


    When they saw Qin Wushuang had returned, Wei Yi and Zhou Fu all went up to congratte him. Especially Wei Yi: "Junior Brother Qin, from now on, all the young generation of the Stargaze will look up to you and see you as the role model."


    "Senior Brother Wei, I only got some luck and encountered some fortuitous opportunities." Qin Wushuang said humbly.


    Zhao Muzhi went up and smiled: "Even if these were fortuitous opportunities, it’s because you have great luck. Junior Brother Qin, you are making all the Senior Brothers feel ashamed."


    Zhuo Buqun walked over with a smile: "You lot, don’t undervalue yourselves. Wushuang earned such achievements because of his own luck and hard work. Each person has their own path to follow. As long as you train hard, you will have a bright future."


    Zhao Muzhiughed: "Right. A talented person like Junior Brother Qin will only appear once every thousand years. And someone like me, most likely one will appear every five years. I will notpete with you."


    Since Qin Wushuang was far ahead of them, these disciples maintained an even more peaceful mood. It was because theirpetition was already over. Instead of having other thoughts, they would rather remain calm and admire Qin Wushuang’s devilish performance.


    "Head Pce Master, when I travelled from the Heavenly Lake Empire, everyone was in an uproar. However, the outside world seemed to have already begun to suspect the cause of the Archaic annihtion was our Stargaze Pce. What is our n for the next step?" Qin Wushuang asked.


    Zhuo Buqun said: "Today I called everyone over to discuss this matter. To the Stargaze, the annihtion of the Archaic Mysteries sect is a rare opportunity. We will have great hopes of seizing this opportunity, taking over the east and rising to the same level as the three Upper Ranking Empire in the human countries. Only, by doing this, we need to announce the fact about how we dealt with the Nine Pce and how we had destroyed the Archaic."


    Everyone nodded as the gain and losses of this matter were apparent. To announce everything to the outside world, for sure the Stargaze would face pressure from the Nine Pce’s supporting powerhouse.


    However, if they did not announce it, it would be hard for the Stargaze Pce to get its name out. If they wanted to take over the east, they must seize this opportunity and the momentum to make all countries in the east to submit peacefully.


    Tan Zhongchi said: "Head Pce Master, I’ve been thinking, although the Nine Pce was defeated, they do not know it was us. However, in the end, this fault will fall onto us. We should just act straightforwardly and announce what we did. This way, we can take over the east with thunderbolt speed!"


    This idea received approval from the other Pce Masters. They also felt that a paper could not cover the fire. Since the Stargaze Pce had the power to defeat the Nine Pce faction, it would not matter if they were to admit it. They would strike the iron while it was hot and stabilize the eastern situation. They would dere themselves an Upper Ranking Empire with the east as their headquarters.


    By that time, it would be impossible if the other Upper Ranking Empires were to refuse the existence of the Great Luo.


    Zhuo Buqun nodded and turned to Qin Wushuang: "Wushuang, what do you think?"


    Qin Wushuang said with a smile: "I think it should be done. We will be facing it sooner orter. Instead of waiting for it passively, we should take the initiative. The facts have proven that the advantage ofunching a move is much better than waiting for the strike."


    Qin Wushuang’s words immediately earned everyone’s approval. Tan Zhongchiughed: "Yes, if Wushuang had not suggested we take the initiative tounch the pre-emptive attack on the Nine Pce, although we may still have been able to fend them off, there definitely would have been a tremendous amount of casualties!"


    "Yes, we should seize the initiative! Head Pce Master, since we’ve already done it once, why don’t we do it again? Let’s summon all the eastern countries, they would not dare to disobey!" Zhong Wuyin’s ambition also surged.


    If they could ascend to an Upper Ranking Empire status, then the position of the Great Luo would bepletely different. The Stargaze Pce would grasp control of the entire eastern territory. The advantage of this was apparent.


    While they were talking, a Core disciple walked in. He approached Zhuo Buqun urgently and said: "Head Pce Master, a report came from the outer pce, the Head Dragon of the Dragon and Tiger sect hase to visit."


    "Shi Chenglong?" Zhuo Buqun and the other four Pce Masters were stunned.


    A trace of a yful smile emerged from the corner of Qin Wushuang’s mouth. This Shi Chenglong hade at such an opportune time. He did note early norter, what were his intention foring at this time?


    However, after a little thinking, he had guessed Shi Chenglong’s intention. A while ago, for sure, the news about the Archaic sect’s destruction had reached the ears of the Dragon and Tiger sect. They must have be restless. And when there were no news of the Nine Pce invading the Stargaze Pce, this had increased their anxiety. For sure, Shi Chenglong hade to check the news.


    Tan Zhongchi gave a meaningfulugh: "Head Pce Master, this Shi Chenglong knows how to pick the time!"


    Zhuo Buqunughed and nodded: "Back when I paid a visit them at the Vermillion Empire, they did not agree to join in alliance. Now, for sure he came to pay a visit in fear. Do you guys think that should we meet them or not?


    Initially, the rtionship between the Stargaze and the Dragon and Tiger sect was good. However, ever since Zhuo Buqun’s previous visit where the Dragon sect had turned their backs on them, the entire Stargaze Pce had be disappointed with the Dragon and Tiger sect. They knew that the Dragon and Tiger sect were not allies that they could entrust their lives to.


    "Head Pce Master, why do you think Shi Chenglong hase?" Tian Zhixing asked.


    Zhuo Buqun said: "For sure, Shi Chenglong came to the Great Luo looking to learn the results of the invasion from the Nine Pce. And for sure, he learned that the Stargaze was unharmed on his way here. Although he doesn’t know of the Nine Pce’s defeat, he hase knowing the Stargaze is fine. If we were in danger, he would have turned around to leave immediately. This is what he wants."


    Qin Wushuang nodded: "Head Pce Master has hit the nail on the head."


    Tan Zhongchi said coldly: "If that’s the case, let’s put him away and make him feel despair."


    Zhuo Buqun nodded: "Second, go meet this Shi Chenglong. If he wants to discuss the political outlook with you, you will chat with him about random things. If he asks about my whereabouts, you will tell him I am training in istion. If he asks about the Archaic Mysteries sect, you will tell him that we are the ones that did it. If he asks about the Nine Pce, then pretend to be stupid. Overall, don’t let him get ahold of any information."


    Tan Zhongchi smiled mischievously: "I understand. We will leave him full of confusion."


    "That’s right." Zhuo Buqun said with a smile, "When he falls into deep confusion, I will appear to reveal everything to him. This way, the Dragon and Tiger sect will obey without a fight. By that time, the Stargaze Pce will be able to take over the entire eastern empire!"


    The other four Pce Masters nodded andplimented.


    Tan Zhongchi said with a smile: "Wei Yi, Wushuang, you twoe with me to meet this Shi Chenglong."


    Both Qin Wushuang and Wei Yi nodded as they followed Tan Zhongchi.


    Zhuo Buqun said with a smile: "I’m sure that Shi Chenglong will be surprised when he sees Second."


    "Ha ha, the Dragon and Tiger sect dodged the fight, this is the right way to treat them."


    ...


    Shi Chenglong was amodated in the front guest pce. Although he was feeling anxious inwardly, he had some ideas when he saw the disciples walking around with a leisurely expression as if the disaster had nevere. However, he became even more doubtful.


    He could not understand why the Nine Pce had note, or had they just left? He thought that the Nine Pce should not be full of kind people that would just retreat. If the Nine Pce hade to the Stargaze, they should not have just done nothing and left?


    "Could it be that the Stargaze had shown some specialty and made them leave?" For now, Shi Chenglong was full of questions.


    While he was thinking, the sound of footsteps came from the front pce and a dryugh emerged from the door. When he heard this sound, Shi Chenglong was surprised: "How could it be him?"


    Of course, he recognized that this voice belonged to Tan Zhongchi! The rumor had said that he had been critically injured by Zhao Heng and his injuries were beyond healing.


    While he was thinking, Tan Zhongchi had already walked in: "Ha ha ha, Head Dragon Shi, what gust of wind brought you here?"


    Although Shi Chenglong was feeling suspicious, he was full of smiles: "Head Tan, in just two years, you still appear as healthy as I thought. It seems that outside rumors are unbelievable. I feel extremely happy to see you are well! I’m reassured. Ha ha ha."


    "Head Dragon Shi, in the eyes of the outside world, most likely I am already pile of bones, right?" Tan Zhongchi waved his hand and went up, "Please sit down."


    Shi Chenglong sighed: "The rumors said that your dantian was injured by Zhao Heng, Asssistant Leader of the Nine Pce and that you had died. It seems it’s all fake news. It made me regret how another warrior had fallen in the Three Eastern Empires. Head Tan, what about those rumors..."


    "They are not rumors, I am still alive only because I am tough and had luck on my side."


    Tan Zhongchi waved his hand: "Wei Yi, Wushuang,e to pay a greeting to Head Shi."


    "It’s an honor to meet you, Head Dragon Shi." Both Qin Wushuang and Wei Yi went up to bow.


    "No need. I’ve already witnessed both of your imposing presences at the Archaic Mysteries sect. Now, you both seem to have already advanced much further." Suddenly, Shi Chenglong lowered his tone, "Unfortunately that in less than two years, the name of Archaic has be history. For sure, it puts everyone in awe. Head Tan, have you heard about the annihtion of the Archaic Mysteries sect?"


    Tan Zhongchi nodded with a faint smile: "Yes I’ve heard."


    A glint of light shed across Shi Chenglong’s eyes: "Do you have any inside information?"


    Tan Zhongchiughed: "No inside news, the Stargaze did it."


    As soon as he said those words, Shi Chenglong felt as if someone had squeezed his heart as his expression changed.