Chapter 288   Secret Force Hidden Sect

Duan Chaoyu was supported by a secret force, and the news that he might inherit the position of the Harmony King tempted Zhuo Cengyun.

Zhuo Cengyun was the trusted aide of the current Harmony King, but his relationship with Prince Duan Chaofeng was ordinary to begin with, and now there was even more of a barrier between the two of them because of Zhuo Weisong Zhuo Cengyun knew very well that once Duan Chaofeng became the Harmony King, he, as an old confidant, would gradually disappear from the core force of the king mansion.

At that time, his influence in State Guqing would decrease, and the family behind him would enjoy less benefits and resources.

Zhuo Cengyun had been anxious about this. In contrast, Zhuo Cengyun and Duan Chaoyu had a good relationship.

When Duan Chaoyu first stepped into martial arts, Zhuo Cengyun had taught him martial arts for more than a decade, so the two had a deep relationship.

If it weren’t for Duan Chaofeng’s status as the heir, Zhuo Cengyun wouldn’t have sent his son, Zhuo Weisong, to Duan Chaofeng’s side.

It was because of this relationship between Zhuo Cengyun and Duan Chaoyu that he chose to return secretly to see Duan Chaoyu after receiving the sensitive news from him.

Compared to Zhuo Weisong, this was obviously more important to Zhuo Cengyun.

It was just that Zhuo Cengyun still didn’t know which sect Duan Chaoyu had received support from.

However, after seeing how confident Duan Chaoyu was, Zhuo Cengyun had no other doubts.

“Xu Ning had a conflict with Zhuo Weisong. Maybe Zhuo Weisong’s death is related to him.”

Duan Chaoyu continued to talk about Xu Ning, his words full of provocation.

“Unfortunately, Xu Ning is an important confidant of my second brother. Although Senior Zhuo is a high level dao realm master, it is difficult to deal with Xu Ning.”

Duan Chaoyu smiled playfully.

“Third Young Master.”

Zhuo Chengyun became even more gloomy. He didn’t continue this topic, instead he said tentatively, “You asked me to come back this time…”

“Yes, I called you back this time to ask you to help me become the Harmony King.”

Duan Chaoyu answered straightforwardly.

Zhuo Cengyun’s pupils shrank.

Although this was what Duan Chaoyu sent as news before, when he said it with his own mouth, Zhuo Cengyun was a little shocked.

In the Duan royal family, an heir not inheriting the throne was not an impossible matter, but the probability of this succeeding was extremely low.

“What can I do for Third Young Master?”

Zhuo Cengyun asked.

He was actually trying to find out Duan Chaoyu’s background and which sect he was supported by. If Duan Chaoyu’s trump card was strong enough, Zhuo Cengyun would definitely join Duan Chaoyu’s camp and continue to consolidate his future status in the mansion.

Being asked by Duan Chaoyu like this, Duan Chaoyu revealed a piece of information with deep meaning

He did not directly respond to Zhuo Cengyun’s words, instead he asked, “Senior Zhuo, do you think I can trust you?”

After Duan Chaoyu asked this, Zhuo Cengyun was taken aback.

Zhuo Cengyun realized that he seemed to have been too anxious.

Ever since he saw Duan Chaoyu, he had not expressed his alliance towards him, but he was already asking about Duan Chaoyu’s secrets.

This was inappropriate.

“My apologies, Third Young Master, I was too rude.”

Zhuo Cengyun hurriedly said.

He didn’t want Duan Chaoyu to misunderstand him.

“I am willing to do anything for Third Young Master.”

Zhuo Cengyun expressed his attitude.

In Zhuo Cengyun’s opinion, Duan Chaoyu must have a lot of confidence to be so calm. After thinking about how the mother of the Third Young Master was also the daughter of a sect master, Zhuo Cengyun subconsciously believed that Duan Chaoyu was supported by the alliance of some large sects.

Under special circumstances, this kind of alliance could indeed play a decisive role in various kinds of strife.

This was because this kind of alliance had very complicated relationships with various sides, so they would certainly be of great help in certain aspects.

“Okay.”

Duan Chaoyu was waiting for Zhuo Cengyun’s response.

“Senior Zhuo, if I sacrifice some of the elites and resources of the current mansion when I am seeking the position of the Harmony King, what do you think of this?”

Duan Chaoyu asked. “As long as Third Young Master can inherit the position of the Harmony King, then some sacrifices are completely worth it.”

Zhuo Cengyun responded.

Zhuo Cengyun’s attitude was in fact a little out of line, because Zhuo Cengyun was a person trusted by the Harmony King. Sacrificing the people and resources of the king mansion to satisfy Duan Chaoyu’s selfish desires was hurting the Harmony King’s own interests.

As a close confidant, Zhuo Cengyun’s action was actually an act of betrayal to the Harmony

King.

Duan Chaoyu did not react much to Zhuo Cengyun’s response.

He continued to ask, “If I want to kill my second brother to obtain the position of the Harmony King, will you support me?” “Huh?”

This time, Zhuo Cengyun did not answer directly. This question was too harsh and tricky.

If he said that he was supportive, then he was officially betraying the Harmony King.

This was a provocation to the Duan royal family.

If other people heard this, Zhuo Cengyun would be in huge trouble.

The Harmony King would even take the initiative to kill him.

However, after hesitating for a while, Zhuo Cengyun gave Duan Chaoyu an affirmative answer.

In Zhuo Cengyun’s opinion, this question was just a test of his sense of identity.

“I will abide by Third Young Master’s wishes.” Zhuo Cengyun knew very well that this was the time for him to place his bet.

There was no room for negotiation in this current situation.

Duan Chaoyu’s question was too ridiculous.

If he said that he didn’t support him, then not only would he be estranged by Duan Chaofeng, but he would also offend Duan Chaoyu.

Since Duan Chaoyu asked this question, it also showed his true attitude.

If he didn’t choose to stand on Duan Chaoyu’s side, he would inevitably suffer from Duan Chaoyu’s revenge.

“Okay!”

Duan Chaoyu laughed when he heard this. This time, his tone was a little smug.

“In this case, I look forward to Senior Zhuo serving me.” Duan Chaoyu’s attitude made Zhuo Cengyun feel relieved.

At least for now, he was recognized by Duan Chaoyu. “Senior Zhuo.”

Duan Chaoyu said, “Didn’t you want to know what my backing is? I’ll tell you now.”

Duan Chaoyu personally poured another glass of wine for Zhuo Cengyun.

Zhuo Cengyun quickly thanked politely, then picked up the wine glass and poured it into his mouth.

Duan Chaoyu’s expression suddenly became a little strange. “My backing is the Hidden Sect.” Hidden Sect!?

Zhuo Cengyun, who was about to pour the wine into his mouth, was shocked, and the wine in his glass spilled onto his clothes.

The Hidden Sect was an overseas sect that the Imperial Court wanted to destroy! It was the current number one enemy of the Imperial Court.

Zhuo Cengyun’s mind was blown, and he was stunned.

“I have secretly communicated with the people of the Hidden Sect. This time, after Father leaves State Guqing and goes to the Imperial Capital, we will join forces with the people of the Hidden Sect to deal with my second brother.”

Duan Chaoyu’s tone was calm, but Zhuo Cengyun was suffocating.

This was completely different from what he had expected.

Zhuo Cengyun suddenly realized that he seemed to have one leg in the mud.

It turned out that Duan Chaoyu’s question about killing Duan Chaofeng was not a test, but a real plan.

“Third Young Master.”

Zhuo Cengyun quickly got up. “This is a serious matter, so I suggest you take your time. I will take my leave first.”

Zhuo Cengyun knew that even if he had to suffer Duan Chaoyu’s revenge, he couldn’t continue to follow him.

Once this matter was exposed, he would definitely die, even his family would be seriously implicated.

Colluding with a rebel sect was a crime recognized by the Imperial Court. “Senior Zhuo, are you going back on your words?!”

Duan Chaoyu suddenly stood up and raised his voice.

He was no longer friendly to Zhuo Cengyun. His eyes were full of threat.

“Third Young Master, don’t worry, I will definitely not reveal this matter.”

Zhuo Cengyun was unmoved. “I will leave first.”

Zhuo Cengyun was about to push open the door, but Duan Chaoyu sneered.

Just when he was about to walk out of the door, two figures suddenly appeared on both sides of the door, blocking Zhuo Cengyun.

“What?”

Zhuo Cengyun was shocked.

When he was in the room just now, he actually didn’t sense that there were two people waiting outside the door.

‘These two are both in the seventh stage of the dao realm, the same realm as me!’

Zhuo Cengyun was forced to return into the room.

“Senior Zhuo, once you make a choice, there is no turning back.”

Duan Chaoyu threw a gaze at one of them.

The man nodded and took out a transparent ball.

After he activated a wave of dao realm power, sounds and images came from the transparent ball.

The content of these sounds and images was the conversation between Zhuo Cengyun and Duan Chaoyu. “This is… an audio-visual secret treasure?!”

Zhuo Cengyun’s face was instantly pale.

The other party had already obtained leverage against him.

If this content was spread, he would really be in a desperate situation and arrive at a dead end.

He turned to Duan Chaoyu, trembling.

He realized that he had been tricked by Duan Chaoyu the moment he stepped into this room.

“Senior Zhuo, you have no way out…”

Duan Chaoyu walked next to Zhuo Cengyun and patted his shoulder. “Take a gamble, follow me.”

“I am not a reckless person. I made this decision after careful consideration.”

Duan Chaoyu said, “The Hidden Sect is far stronger than you think. The current Hidden Sect has infiltrated various forces in State Wansheng. Even among the Duan royal family, many of them have joined the Hidden Sect.”

“Once we seize the position of the Harmony King in the future, these members of the royal family that have joined the Hidden Sect will provide us with great benefits.”

“So, Senior Zhuo, don’t worry.”

Zhuo Cengyun’s mouth trembled slightly before finally letting out a sigh.