I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1295 - 791: Movements from All Sides, Silent Infiltration (Part 2)
Previously on I Can See Through All Things' Information...
"Well said." The fearsome silhouette gave a nod of agreement. "This event truly works in our favor. It all hinges on the level of shock this enigmatic powerhouse delivers. Should he battle to the death against multiple Holy Alliance elders, it would create a prime chance for our Demon Clan."
"Nine Kills, you're planning..."
At those words, the silhouettes seated on the surrounding thrones shuddered together.
"Precisely, if those ancient experts from the Holy Alliance truly perish, it might be the moment for us to extend our domain."
The ominous form wrapped in dark mist spoke calmly, "This Heavenly Origin Great World has stayed too tranquil for far too long. It's high time some chaos stirred things up."
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"So this is Heavenly Saint Peak?"
High in the air, Lu Qing stared at the immense mountain stretching before him.
Heavenly Saint Peak, a majestic divine peak that towers even more imposingly than Tianshu Divine Mountain, serves as the central base for the Human Race Holy Alliance.
The Holy Alliance Heavenly Prison lies embedded right inside Heavenly Saint Peak.
That's why, when Lu Qing inquired about the Holy Alliance Heavenly Prison's setup from Nangong Yuanwu, the latter failed to grasp that a breakout was in the works.
After all, storming the Holy Alliance's stronghold for a jailbreak is a feat not even the mightiest Demon Lord would contemplate.
At first, Lu Qing had planned to harness top-grade Spiritual Stones for cultivation up to the Nine Tribulations of Primordial Spirit stage before making his move.
At that point, no one across the Heavenly Origin Great World could stand against him.
The famed Holy Alliance headquarters would prove no barrier at all.
But surprisingly, with no trace of him found, the Holy Alliance turned to holding the Five Treasure Taoist hostage, forcing Lu Qing into the open.
"If they're so eager to meet me, I'll make sure they get the shock I've got ready,"
Lu Qing whispered under his breath while eyeing the sprawling Heavenly Saint Peak in the distance.
While the Holy Alliance's tactic caught him off guard, it carried some upsides too.
Come execution day, they'd have to haul the Five Treasure Taoist and the rest from their cells to the public site.
That spared Lu Qing the hassle of tracking them down himself.
In a flash, Lu Qing's form dissolved from the heavens.
Moments later, he rematerialized right outside a sprawling metropolis.
His presence and looks had shifted entirely, now mimicking a typical Golden Core Realm practitioner drawn from distant lands to catch the spectacle.
Yes, purely to watch the show.
A full year back, the Holy Alliance had broadcasted a bold proclamation worldwide, vowing to put to death the human traitors linked with vile demons in twelve months.
The announcement sparked uproar everywhere.
Consequently, it drew swarms of cultivators, all itching to discover what sort of betrayers warranted such fanfare from the Holy Alliance.
Curiosity never runs short in the world, drawing hordes of practitioners from every direction to the base of Heavenly Saint Peak over the last year.
Everyone keen to partake in the drama.
The urban sprawl facing Lu Qing ranks among the eight grand cities nestled at Heavenly Saint Peak's base.
It's positioned nearest to the execution spot, the Sky Punishment Platform.
Given Lu Qing's advanced cultivation, his altered aura fooled everyone completely.
Thus, he slipped seamlessly into the city and secured a room at an inn.
The execution was set for noon the next day; he had a full day ahead to get ready.
As Lu Qing covertly entered the city, a host of powerful presences assembled high on Heavenly Saint Peak, apparently conferring on some issue.
"Master Lei, with the execution looming tomorrow, and no sign of those evil demons in the last year, can we trust your strategy?" One elder creased his brow.
"Yes, we've stayed on maximum guard for a whole year, but the demons haven't stirred. Are you certain this approach will work?" Another elder added.
"In my view, you could be overestimating the bond between those Golden Core folks and the demons. From what we've uncovered, they just journeyed alongside the demons briefly; the ties aren't as deep as you think."
"Please ease your concerns, Hall Masters." Amid the elders' skepticism, Lei Tian kept his composure steady. "By midday tomorrow, the truth will come out on its own. No point rushing it."
"But what if the demons fail to appear by noon? Do we go through with executing those Golden Core cultivators?" an elder pressed.
"Of course." Lei Tian inclined his head. "Teaming up with evil demons warrants the death penalty. Our Holy Alliance made that public declaration. How could we back out now? Plus, it's common knowledge that those Golden Core individuals willingly associated with the demons, so they earn their end.
Even without drawing out the demons, it serves to warn off the faint-hearted, showing them the price of turning against our Human Race."
Those words prompted a few elders to display subtle discomfort.
They recognized Lei Tian's claims as empty charges.
The Holy Alliance's probe revealed that while the Five Treasure Taoist and Ye Qingzhu had some proximity to the demons for a stretch.
The demons had masked their true natures, leaving them unaware.
In truth, they'd been tricked, not deliberately conspiring with evil demons.
Under those conditions, handing down death sentences left certain elders uneasy.
Yet, with Lei Tian's cool demeanor and a crowd of elders backing him, any objections got swiftly quashed.
Nowadays, the Xing Hall and Sword Hall dominate the Holy Alliance, steering most decisions.
Dissent might arise, but the prevailing opinion would likely prevail.
With no more queries forthcoming, Lei Tian flashed a pleased grin.
This round, by capitalizing on the turmoil from the demons' resurgence, he'd rallied many elders to his side, greatly expanding his sway within the Holy Alliance.
In a way, he owed a debt of gratitude to the demons.
Still, Lei Tian concealed the grin fast, declaring gravely, "Everyone, stay vigilant. Tomorrow marks the key moment. If the demons do emerge, we'll count on all of you to hold them down."
"Without a doubt, this is Heavenly Saint Peak. Even a Nine Tribulations of Primordial Spirit powerhouse would bow here. Mere evil demons won't shake the heavens." An elder responded promptly.
"Then I'll count on you all."
Exiting the meeting chamber, Lei Tian skipped his Cave Mansion and went directly to the Heavenly Prison.
"Master Lei, what occasion brings you?"
Nearing the site, the bald elder overseeing the Heavenly Prison appeared before him.
His gaze fixed on Lei Tian with caution.
Through the years, he'd observed how this figure exploited the demons' comeback to push his agendas and gather allies.
In mere years, he'd seen this person's bold aspirations unfold.
Were it not for the Alliance Hierarch keeping him in check, the unrest might escalate further.
But the Hierarch, as expected, had withdrawn long ago to the Star Sky Secret Land for Dao enlightenment, rarely meddling in Heavenly Origin Great World affairs.
Thus, despite his grievances, the bald elder held his tongue.
"Nothing major. Execution's tomorrow, so I figured I'd check if there's any assistance needed here," Lei Tian replied with a smile.
The bald elder shook his head, "The Heavenly Prison runs smoothly. The Artifact Spirit keeps watch, so the inmates can't raise much trouble."
The Holy Alliance's Heavenly Prison confines many Primordial Spirit Realm captives.
Yet over endless eras, it has stood unbreakable.
That's because the prison itself counts as a supremely potent Magical Treasure.
The Artifact Spirit tracks every inside motion nonstop, alerting the bald elder to any prisoner action right away.
"Having you guard it puts my mind at ease. Oh, could I visit those Golden Core prisoners?"
"Master Lei wants to meet them?" The bald elder hesitated briefly, "Why?"
"Just to pass along a couple of items."
A cryptic smile crossed Lei Tian's features.