C781 Sun Mingyuan Still Didn't Give up(2)

They knew very well that if they could uncover the secrets Woo Zhengyang held, it would be incredibly advantageous for both of them. Under normal circumstances, reaching the Martial King Stage was about their limit, and the chances of breaking through to become a Sovereign were slim to none. The Limitless Domain was far more powerful than the Golden Scale Domain, boasting many more Martial Kings. However, the number of Sovereigns wasn't as high as one might expect, because advancing from Martial King to Sovereign was exceedingly difficult—one in ten thousand, perhaps.

Yet, Woo Zhengyang's treasures were so extraordinary that they might just be the opportunity they needed to break through. It could even be their ticket to rising through the ranks, potentially reaching Martial Emperor or beyond. How could they not be tempted?

Still, both had cultivated their skills to this point and were not simple-minded. Despite their intense desire, they weren't foolish enough to rush in blindly. This matter required careful planning.

After seeing Sun Mingyuan off, the two quickly discussed their next steps. Though reluctant, they had to make the tough decision to inform Huo Tianxin. Even with the Huo family's vast resources and numerous Martial Kings, they couldn't match a Sovereign. Only by involving Huo Tianxin did they stand a chance, and it was inevitable that Huo Tianxin would need to know about this sooner or later.

When drafting the letter, they chose to withhold certain details. Unlike Sun Mingyuan's approach, they focused on Huo Dongcheng's death and Woo Zhengyang's formidable strength, carefully omitting any mention of the secrets behind Woo Zhengyang's power.

Sun Mingyuan believed this bait would be enough to provoke Huo Tianxin into action. However, the person who understood Huo Tianxin best was his brother, Huo Tianjue.

For Huo Tianxin, who was obsessed with martial arts and indifferent to social and family matters, no elaborate bait was necessary. Simply informing him of Huo Dongcheng's death would suffice. Huo Tianxin was a martial arts fanatic, willing to go to any lengths. Once he learned of Huo Dongcheng's death, he would inevitably take action.

The key point was that if Huo Tianxin killed Woo Zhengyang, the aftermath would undoubtedly be left to Huo Tianjue. At that point, with a little maneuvering, the secrets Woo Zhengyang held would be his.

Ideally, capturing Woo Zhengyang alive was preferable, as Huo Tianjue knew that many secrets die with their owners. If Woo Zhengyang were killed, he might take those secrets to the grave.

Therefore, in the letter to Huo Tianxin, he emphasized the existence of a powerful artifact in Woo Zhengyang's possession, detailing its capabilities. He urged Huo Tianxin to capture Woo Zhengyang to extract the method of using the artifact, rather than killing him outright.

When the time comes, the Invincible Cannon Car will belong to Tianxin, and by extension, the entire Huo family. The secrets held by Woo Zhengyang... naturally lead to Huo Tianjue. If he can unlock the secrets within Woo Zhengyang and break through to the Martial Sovereign stage, it would be the perfect outcome. Tianxin's line has no heirs, while his own line is thriving, and with a Martial Sovereign to anchor them, the Huo family would truly be under Huo Tianjue's lineage. As for Feng Ji, after everything is settled, she can be rewarded and assisted in rebuilding the Acacia Sect.

As the letter was dispatched to the Limitless Domain, a smile flickered across Huo Tianjue's deeply lined face, feeling optimistic about his future...

Meanwhile, as Sun Mingyuan left the Huo family, he felt a weight lift from his shoulders. Although the chance to benefit as a bystander was slim, the threat posed by Woo Zhengyang was resolved. He wasn't worried about Woo Zhengyang overcoming this crisis; no matter how powerful that guy was, could he really stand against the Huo family? Huo Tianxin had been a renowned Martial Sovereign for centuries, and this was the Huo family's territory. Tianxin was also a senior elder of the Limitless Domain. Even if Woo Zhengyang managed to kill Tianxin, he would be making an enemy of the entire Limitless Domain. If Woo Zhengyang could truly challenge them, Sun Mingyuan would accept his fate.

"If Woo Zhengyang is really that strong, it would be great," Sun Mingyuan suddenly remarked.

This was his private courtyard, and apart from his personal guards, there was no one else around, so he spoke freely.

"Sir, why do you say that? Don't you want Woo Zhengyang dead?" an old servant asked, puzzled.

"Of course, I want him dead. But I was just imagining, what if Woo Zhengyang is really powerful? What then?"

"Really powerful... Do you think he could take down the Huo family or even the Limitless Domain?"

"I don't believe it, but that guy has been performing miracles all along. This time, I hope he can pull off another one."

"Pardon my ignorance, but if Woo Zhengyang is truly that formidable, how does it benefit us? If he can stand against the Huo family or the Limitless Domain, and then decides to target us, we wouldn't stand a chance. Plus, he's currently allied with Sun Mingyang, so he might turn against us any day. We should hope for his demise. If he doesn't die, you mustn't act rashly," the old servant said, still confused.

"If that's the case, we wouldn't gain anything. But imagine if Woo Zhengyang is incredibly strong, with limitless potential, and he goes all out against the Huo family or the entire Limitless Domain. If he survives by sheer luck but is left severely weakened, and even his Sovereign female warrior is dead or barely hanging on, then we, who know the inside story best..."

"Young master, you're still not giving up, huh?" The old servant chuckled wryly. Sun Mingyuan was persistent, eager to uncover the secrets surrounding Woo Zhengyang.

"Sigh... Anyone who knows the inside story can't truly let it go! The secrets that guy holds are extraordinary! I'm really curious about what's going on with the Golden Scale Domain. Are they really indifferent, or are they wary of Woo Zhengyang?"

"Young master, maybe it's best not to overthink it. Let's just sit back and enjoy the show."

"Yeah, let's quietly enjoy the show. If an opportunity arises, great. If not, the spectacle should still be quite entertaining!" Sun Mingyuan chuckled softly, sipping his tea.

But before he could set the cup down, his expression changed.

Before him stood a woman, appearing out of nowhere.

She wore a striking red dress, her presence both alluring and intense. Though he hadn't met her before, Sun Mingyuan instantly recognized her identity.

She was Hongnu, a powerful figure by Woo Zhengyang's side!