Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands

Chapter 275: Two Letters from the Governor of Yu Province

A day later, a shocking piece of news spread rapidly from the Jade Cauldron Sect, shaking the region.

The Fire Pill Palace, which opens once every ten years, was supposed to be an excellent opportunity for the sect's elders to search for treasures.

However, among the elders, a traitor named Liu Ruyun was discovered.

This individual threw treasures into the Earthfire Core to amplify the flames, causing consecutive eruptions of underground fire.

She also possessed counterfeit Fire Beast Powder, which allowed her to control the fire beasts.

The Jade Cauldron Sect's cultivators inside the Fire Pill Palace were pushed to the brink of death.

Then, a young elder stepped forward with genuine Fire Beast Powder, instantly subduing all the fire beasts.

The traitor ultimately met her end, devoured by the fire beasts.

The Nascent Soul-stage elders of the Jade Cauldron Sect narrowly escaped with their lives.

The name of that young elder was Shen Mo!

Additionally, the Jade Cauldron Sect publicly claimed that the traitor was affiliated with the Governor's Office of Yu Province.

The counterfeit Fire Beast Powder she possessed was said to have originated from the Governor's Office as well.

This sparked a storm of excitement across the Yu Province.

Both sect cultivators and wandering practitioners eagerly watched to see how the Governor's Office would respond.

After all, not long ago, the Governor's Office and the Jade Cauldron Sect had signed a major trade agreement.

The Governor's Office supplied spirit beast and demon beast materials, while the Jade Cauldron Sect provided treasures such as Scarlet Blood Spirit Grains and Star Sand.

To many, the two powers appeared to have a relatively amicable relationship.

Another day passed.

The General of the Governor's Office, Wu Renyin, issued a proclamation to all of Yu Province, declaring that Liu Ruyun had no connection to the Governor's Office and that the Jade Cauldron Sect's accusations were fabricated.

Beyond this, there was no further response.

While neither side took any direct action, it was clear their relationship had plummeted to an icy low.

In the Governor's Office Rear Garden

This time, the Governor of Yu Province was not fishing. Instead, he stood with his hands behind his back, gazing silently at the distant mountains.

Behind him, Wu Renyin knelt on one knee, saying nothing.

"Has everything been handled cleanly?" the governor asked indifferently.

"It has. All thirty-six members of the family, without exception. No one will trace Liu Ruyun back to the Governor's Office," Wu Renyin replied gravely.

The governor sighed lightly. "I still can't understand why Liu Ruyun failed at the last moment."

Wu Renyin forced a bitter smile. "It's not just you, my lord. I can't figure it out either."

"Wasn't it said that all Fire Beast Powder had been destroyed long ago? How did Shen Mo find some in the Fire Pill Palace?"

"If it weren't for Shen Mo, our plan would have succeeded without a doubt!"

The governor rarely frowned, but at this, his brows furrowed deeply.

Shen Mo.

This young man had disrupted his plans multiple times now.

Once could be chalked up to chance.

Twice, three times—he had become an obstacle.

And obstacles were meant to be crushed.

Wu Renyin suddenly spoke. "There's another piece of news. Yang Qiye sent word that Shen Mo obtained something from the Fire Pill Palace."

"What is it?" the governor asked casually.

"The pill formula for the Pure Nascent Soul Transformation Pill!"

The governor's frown deepened, and he began pacing back and forth.

Shen Mo had brought immeasurable benefits to the Jade Cauldron Sect.

After a moment, he asked, "What's the situation in Mist Province?"

Wu Renyin responded solemnly, "Today, the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons claimed yet another city. A golden-ranked general under the Mist Province Governor's command fell in battle."

The governor shook his head. "What about the capital? Are the Seven Great Sects still unwilling to send aid?"

Wu Renyin replied in a low voice, "You should know, my lord, that His Majesty wishes to demonstrate his strength to the Seven Great Sects. He will not lower himself to request their help."

"Furthermore, His Majesty's personally trained army must allocate a significant portion of its forces to guard against these sects, leaving manpower severely stretched."

The governor sighed deeply and fell silent.

The Kingdom of Jing consisted of nine provinces.

Aside from Long Province, where the capital was located, and Yu Province, where sects were numerous, each of the other seven provinces was dominated by a powerful sect.

Although the seven great sects ostensibly submit to the Jing Emperor, behind the scenes, they often engage in covert disobedience.

The Jing Emperor must demonstrate his power to earn their full respect.

The war in Mist Province against the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons is a perfect opportunity to showcase such strength.

If victorious, the seven great sects will acknowledge his authority with genuine admiration.

If defeated, the sects might outwardly remain neutral but would covertly return to treating their territories as private kingdoms—paying no taxes and ignoring imperial commands.

"In the end, we can only rely on ourselves."

"And now, I have only one move left."

"The Jade Cauldron Sect, so defiant against the court, must be utterly destroyed as an example."

"The first step to their annihilation is forcing them to hand over Shen Mo."

The Governor of Yu Province's eyes gleamed coldly.

"Dictate as I speak," he ordered calmly.

Wu Renyin quickly rose, moved to the writing desk, and picked up a brush.

The governor began, his tone steady. "The first letter, addressed to Mo Lingxiao, Sect Master of the Supreme Clarity Sect."

"'Sect Master Mo, it has been three decades since we last met. I trust you remain well and still remember me, your former teacher.'"

"'Your sect has long expressed interest in acquiring Ironclad Cloudships. If you ally with me, I will gift you five Ironclad Cloudships without charge.'"

"'Moreover, once the Jade Cauldron Sect is destroyed, all their treasures will be yours. My Governor's Office will not take a single item.'"

Wu Renyin's heart trembled as he wrote.

Ironclad Cloudships were aerial warships crafted by the skilled artisans under the Governor's command.

Each was engraved with numerous offensive and defensive arrays.

Their destructive power was unparalleled, and their defenses were impenetrable—so long as they were supplied with top-grade spirit stones.

One Ironclad Cloudship could rival an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator in combat power.

And ten Ironclad Cloudships firing together could obliterate ten early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators without leaving them any chance to fight back.

The Supreme Clarity Sect, founded on the art of crafting magical tools, had long coveted the Ironclad Cloudships and made repeated requests to purchase them.

The Governor had always refused.

But now, he was offering them freely.

After a brief pause, the governor continued, "The second letter, addressed to Hai Qiankun, Sect Master of the Danhe Sect."

"'Sect Master Hai, I have heard that your sect has recently developed the formula for the Pure Nascent Soul Transformation Pill. Allow me to extend my congratulations.'"

"'I have also heard that the Qingxuan Sect in Xuanjing Prefecture was once a subsidiary of your Danhe Sect. Shen Mo hails from the Qingxuan Sect, but instead of joining the Danhe Sect, he was intercepted by the Jade Cauldron Sect.'"

"'Now that Shen Mo has proven himself a peerless genius, this must be a significant loss to your sect. Should word of this spread, it could greatly damage the reputation of the Danhe Sect.'"

"'Furthermore, rumors have reached me that Shen Mo recently obtained the formula for the Pure Nascent Soul Transformation Pill in the Fire Pill Palace. This is certainly not good news for your sect.'"

"'I sincerely invite Sect Master Hai to sever ties with the Jade Cauldron Sect.'"

"'Once the Jade Cauldron Sect is destroyed, their treasures will all belong to the Danhe Sect. My Governor's Office will not take a single item.'"

"'Even if Sect Master Hai is unwilling to agree to this, the Danhe Sect and the Governor's Office can still collaborate.'"

Wu Renyin completed the two letters in one breath, his mood heavy.

The Governor noticed his somber expression and smiled faintly. "You can't catch wolves without sacrificing sheep."

"Certain costs are inevitable."

"I want you to personally deliver these two letters to Mo Lingxiao and Hai Qiankun."

"Oh, and take an Ironclad Cloudship for faster travel."

Wu Renyin nodded solemnly. "Understood!"

As Wu Renyin's figure disappeared into the distance, the Governor exhaled deeply.

The situation had deteriorated to such an extent that he had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure.

By allying with the Supreme Clarity Sect and the Danhe Sect to bring down the Jade Cauldron Sect, he aimed to claim a share of the spoils.

That share might just resolve his immediate crisis.

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