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第七百一十章 八百载毒钉

After Xu Bai spoke those words, Wang Qiubo's brewing turbulent aura suddenly quieted down.

He stared intently at the handsome young cultivator before him, his somewhat murky eyes pondering over the name "Futian Hui" (覆天会).

Of course, Wang Qiubo knew this name well. Previously, he had received secret orders from the Five Elders' Association to secretly investigate information about this organization. He had expended considerable resources but came up with nothing. Even just the name hadn't been heard of by anyone.

This made Wang Qiubo suspect that perhaps there was a mistake in the target's name when the information was transmitted.

The matter was eventually shelved until today, when this young cultivator claiming to be a member of Futian Hui suddenly appeared before him.

"Not only do you know my spy identity, but you also have an in-depth understanding of my physical condition..."

"It seems there must be a traitor within the organization."

As one of the most outstanding spies left from the Five Elders' Association, Wang Qiubo immediately thought this. After all, his news about nearing the end of his lifespan had only recently been transmitted.

He intended to use this information to gain some advantage by dying and having the organization cooperate with him.

Wang Qiubo had spent nearly eight hundred years in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, most of which was a waste. It wasn't until the last four hundred years when the young cultivators he had befriended in his youth started flourishing that he experienced the most glorious period of his espionage career.

In these years, he had recommended more than ten thousand young aspirants to join the alliance!

While some of this was due to his old friends agreeing out of past favors, a greater part...

was because these were indeed rare talents and outstanding youths!

This was why he appeared so peculiar in the eyes of outsiders. He would never recommend anyone who wasn't a prodigy.

As one of the top spies, Wang Qiubo knew that planting a spy within an enemy's ranks could yield temporary benefits but ultimately, all spies would be exposed eventually. At such a time, his carefully cultivated spies would be wiped out in one fell swoop. To rise to high positions in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance required years of沉淀. These young spies wouldn't have that luxury. Even if some were lucky enough to advance quickly and obtain crucial intelligence, it was uncertain. Thus, this method posed a minimal threat to the alliance.

Wang Qiubo's plan was for him to expose his spy identity before dying. This would deal a heavy blow to the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance!

Imagine how the world would react if it were known that Wang Qiubo was actually a spy from the Five Elders' Association. His recommended young cultivators would surely be suspected as well.

Even if they could clear their names through investigation, who could guarantee that they hadn't passed rigorous tests using secret methods?

Under such concerns, these promising young talents, who had been expected to fill important positions in various parts of the alliance, would likely end up in insignificant roles, treated coldly.

The virtuous would quietly depart while others would take their places. This was Wang Qiubo's "poisoned nail" plan that he had meticulously planned for eight hundred years. Although it was just a small nail, it could cripple a vital part of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.

This was something only a Golden Core cultivator like Wang Qiubo could achieve.

The original plan seemed flawless and was about to reach its final stage when unexpected changes occurred.

"Young man, what do you mean? Just say it," Wang Qiubo said without showing any emotion, probing him.

Xu Bai smiled and got straight to the point. "You should be a spy from the Five Elders' Association, right?"

Wang Qiubo's eyes narrowed as he admitted, "Correct!"

This straightforwardness surprised Xu Bai slightly but didn't affect his stance.

"Old man, don't worry. If you know anything about Futian Hui, you'll understand that we are on the same side."

"We wish to see the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance in chaos. We wouldn't expose you," Xu Bai said with a smile before becoming serious.

Just as Wang Qiubo was deep in thought, Xu Bai suddenly put away his smile and said solemnly, "Actually, I'm here for a transaction."

"And it involves something very important. To avoid the risk of ordinary spies leaking information, I came directly to you."

Wang Qiubo's face grew more serious upon seeing him take things seriously.

However, as an eight-hundred-year-old shrewd person, he wouldn't easily believe Xu Bai.

He remained silent, waiting for what Xu Bai was hinting at. But the next words Xu Bai said nearly made him drop his bamboo cane in shock.

"Did you know that a new Eternal Heaven Sage is about to be born in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance?" Xu Bai asked.

"What are you saying?" Despite his depth of character, Wang Qiubo's expression changed abruptly upon hearing such shocking news.

"It seems you don't know this? That shouldn't be," Xu Bai frowned.

Wang Qiubo took a deep breath, trying to discern the truth in Xu Bai's words. But before he could think further, Xu Bai continued with more significant revelations.

"We have discovered the reversal principle of this Sage, which is extremely peculiar."

"Before now, there was only one Teaching Sage in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, and you Five Elders' Association fought them back and forth. Now, there's an additional Sage..."

"You must be prepared."

"This current Sage has not yet been officially [established], so he can still participate in mundane matters. We fear a sudden attack," Xu Bai said.

Wang Qiubo's mind was in turmoil. Although he considered himself a successful spy from the Five Elders' Association, he knew little about Eternal Heaven Sages at this level.

What reversal principles and established principles? It left him somewhat confused.

However, if what this Futian Hui cultivator said was true...

He must report it to the organization immediately.

Wang Qiubo glanced at Xu Bai again. The other seemed to have guessed his thoughts and handed over an jade slip.

"I told you I came for a transaction. I can share specific details about this Sage, but you need to pay."

"The importance of previous transactions was far less than this one. We didn't increase the price because we still hope you'll fight the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance to the death," Xu Bai said with an odd smile before gesturing for him to proceed.

Wang Qiubo first examined the jade slip, and his pupils suddenly constricted.

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