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Tang Wuqing has cultivated the Heartless Path and has deeply inherited the true teachings of Yin Boqing, making him an incredibly formidable figure. In any case, Lu Chen has no good feelings towards this person, not because he fears him—after all, this individual previously came to Qinghe City seeking a duel with Lu Chen but was verbally defeated by him.
Tang Wuqing's cultivation level is naturally not on par with Lu Chen's; however, having practiced the Heartless Path, he is capable of severing ties with his own kin and could even kill them if it serves his own advancement and cultivation. This makes him extremely terrifying.
Especially with such a mindset that extinguishes humanity, he fears almost nothing, allowing his cultivation to progress at an astonishing rate.
When Lu Chen first met him, Tang Wuqing was completely unable to match Lu Chen and was not even close to being his opponent.
However, after some fortunate circumstances led him to become a disciple of Yin Boqing and receive true teachings, his cultivation rapidly improved, allowing him to catch up to Lu Chen.
Since the last encounter in Qinghe City where he faced Lu Chen's hard resistance, he returned to his Sect for deep cultivation and self-reflection. Now that he has reemerged, his cultivation is far beyond what it used to be. The Heartless Path lacks any distinctive features; otherwise, how could it dare to call itself the Heartless Path?
Tang Wuqing's sudden arrival naturally drew the attention of Lu Chen and others, who immediately became vigilant and cautious.
"Lu Chen, who is this person? Why is he also a Yin God Practitioner but has such an unusual aura that makes me feel uncomfortable?" Su Mo Li remarked beside him, her delicate brows furrowing as she appeared troubled.
"I feel the same way. This person is surprisingly powerful and makes me uneasy," Xing Ru Xie added.
"This person is my junior brother, Yin Boqing's second disciple, practicing the Heartless Path. You must be careful; the Heartless Path emphasizes ruthlessness. If necessary, he could even kill himself to achieve enlightenment. He is incredibly difficult to deal with and not someone ordinary can handle," Lu Chen said gravely.
Su Mo Li and Xing Ru Xie had never seen Lu Chen so serious before, but this time was an exception. They immediately became serious as well, looking at Tang Wuqing with solemn expressions and not daring to joke around. This time, they truly opened their eyes.
In the realm of cultivation, one seeks to seize opportunities for advancement through various miraculous methods. Given Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li's current status and achievements, they had certainly encountered many peculiar things before; however, they had never seen anything like this.
Tang Wuqing's Heartless Path was simply unheard of—not only did he disregard his own kin and relatives, but anyone other than himself could be sacrificed for his benefit. Even if someone were to kill his entire family in front of him, he would not care as long as it did not affect his cultivation; that would be enough for him. Like Yin Boqing, he lacks humanity—this is Lu Chen's perspective.
In fact, under necessary circumstances, Tang Wuqing could even abandon himself. If he does not care about himself, what else could he possibly fear?
On the contrary, if anything threatens Tang Wuqing's cultivation or harms his interests, he would retaliate using his Heartless Path. Once unleashed, the power of the Heartless Path is unimaginable; hence Lu Chen feels apprehensive about him.
"Hmm? Senior Brother, your cultivation has actually improved again; it truly astonishes me. I originally thought that after this setback I would return to the Sect to seek my master's guidance on some secrets and then enter seclusion for a while. After emerging again, I would surely surpass you. Now I am close to becoming a Void Immortal—just a little bit away—but upon seeing you in person now, I realize my hopes have fallen short; it was merely wishful thinking on my part. What a pity."
Tang Wuqing's words were not exaggerated; after being verbally defeated by Lu Chen last time, he suffered a severe blow. Later on, he resolved to accumulate strength properly so that when he reemerged from seclusion again, it would be time to deal with Lu Chen.
Seeing Lu Chen now, he suddenly felt dispirited. Lu Chen had already broken through to the Void Immortal level, becoming a true master, a figure of the grandmaster caliber, which was simply insurmountable. This made Tang Wuqing feel as if he had received a blow himself.
"Junior Brother, you and I serve different masters. What brings you here at this time?" Lu Chen asked coldly.
"Senior Brother, please don't be alarmed. This time, I'm not here to cause you trouble. Master did not send me to take action against you. Although we serve different masters and have our own missions, if there are mutual interests involved, isn't there a chance for cooperation? Don't you think so?" Tang Wuqing said with a mysterious smile.
"Mutual interests can bring us together? Hahaha, that's true. As long as there are sufficient benefits, even if it's a matter of killing one's father, what can't be done together? But it depends on what those benefits are. Between you and me, we are still brothers. I have issues with Yin Boqing, but that doesn't mean I have issues with you. Therefore, I still agree with your perspective," Lu Chen said after pondering for a moment. His words were indeed reasonable; as long as there were benefits.
As long as there are benefits, all barriers can be set aside, and one can stand together—even if it involves an enemy.
"Senior Brother, you truly are an open-minded person. If it weren't for Master, perhaps we could become good friends. We could exchange ideas; you could teach me your ways while I share my Heartless Path with you. It would be mutually beneficial—why not?" Tang Wuqing suggested.
Lu Chen lightly snorted and replied, "Friends? Let's skip that. Junior Brother, just get to the point. I have no interest in being friends with you because you and Yin Boqing are the same kind of person—lacking humanity. It's impossible to be friends."
Lu Chen firmly rejected Tang Wuqing's proposal of friendship. He naturally would not agree because both Tang Wuqing and Yin Boqing were emotionally detached; their thoughts and actions were beyond the understanding of ordinary people. Being around them would make Lu Chen uneasy, as he could easily become a pawn in their schemes.
Therefore, whether Tang Wuqing was joking or serious, Lu Chen would not agree. Moreover, in this world, there are no "what ifs," only reality—the reality that Lu Chen would not associate with someone like Tang Wuqing or Yin Boqing and would keep his distance from them.
"Alright then, since Senior Brother feels this way, what else can I say? This time I came personally not for Master’s matters or personal grudges but for a greater cause. I believe you can guess what it is without me saying much," Tang Wuqing said straightforwardly, knowing that Lu Chen was a wise man.
"You want us to join forces against the Defender of the Realm?" Lu Chen hesitated before speaking after some thought.
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked—even Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li had to take it seriously.
This was something they had never considered: joining forces against the Defender of the Realm. Everyone present had their own masters and differing thoughts; their hearts were not aligned except for one common goal—to deal with the Great Zhou Dynasty.
"Senior Brother is indeed perceptive; you've hit the nail on the head. If it weren't for Master, I would genuinely want to be friends with you. Your intelligence and methods truly impress me," Tang Wuqing said.
Lu Chen ignored Tang Wuqing at first; he was surprised but then felt confused about why things had come to this point.
He was surprised because Yin Boqing actually allowed Tang Wuqing to participate in the competition for the Earth Book, which was something he could hardly imagine. After all, Yin Boqing had previously organized Lu Chen, ensuring that he would not interfere with the Imperial Authority in the secular world.
Why had his attitude changed so drastically here? This was impossible; Lu Chen could only dismiss his own speculation.
"Strange, Yin Boqing is a stubborn and extremely conservative person. Why would he allow you to participate in the Earth Book matter and even permit you to act recklessly outside?" Lu Chen asked, staring directly at Tang Wuqing.
At this moment, Lu Chen's expression was somewhat grim, his eyes slightly narrowed, with a flicker of brilliance shining in his dark pupils.
"Hahaha, Senior Brother, Master definitely won't let me interfere with the Imperial Authority matters. I came here under the instruction of the Supreme Emperor. Whether you believe it or not, the truth of the matter is just like this," Tang Wuqing said.
"The Supreme Emperor allowed Tang Wuqing to participate in the Earth Book competition, and Sang Tuling and Li Yifeng are also here?" Lu Chen murmured to himself. This meant that the Supreme Emperor was also secretly intervening in the Imperial Authority like the Essence of the Yin Yang Gate. It was just unclear what his stance was and who he was helping; this was definitely a question worth pondering.
Since it was the Supreme Emperor backing them and issuing orders, things became much simpler. On the surface, they were presenting their disciples and outstanding students to attend a meeting, while in reality, it was a cover for competing for the Earth Book.
Moreover, this way, regardless of how things developed or what unexpected events occurred, it would not concern them at all; they could completely shift the responsibility away.
Lu Chen did not expect such an outcome. The high-ranking members of these sects were surprisingly strategic. Unable to act themselves for fear of offending the Great Zhou Dynasty, they secretly instructed their disciples to handle matters. Their intentions were truly bizarre.
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