Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1658 - 383: Li Siqi: Ruyang King, I Heard You’re Going to Be Chen 94’s Father-in-law?

Mr. Guan took in Du Zundao’s statements, his eyes scanning across him, before he uttered: "So, someone has obtained the Qiankun Great Method, right?"

At those words, Du Zundao’s expression darkened, though he gave a faint nod and confirmed, "Yes."

Shock rippled through the others at this revelation. Who on earth could have wrested the Qiankun Great Method away from Du Zundao!

Whispers of guesswork filled the air, yet Little Ming King sensed a spark of possibility deep inside. Was it Ling’er? Had Ling’er somehow claimed the Qiankun Great Method? But no, given Ling’er’s power, seizing the Qiankun Great Method was out of the question—utterly implausible.

Little Ming King struggled to imagine any stroke of luck letting Ling’er and Caidie grab the Qiankun Great Method from a powerhouse like Du Zundao at the Melt God Realm. It defied all belief.

Still, Du Zundao’s look made it clear he spoke the truth. Indeed, another had swiped the Qiankun Great Method right from under him inside the Ruins—the prize meant for him alone.

The mystery hung heavy and confounding. Was there a figure surpassing even Du Zundao who had slipped into the Ruins?

How had that been possible?

Confusion swirled in Little Ming King’s mind.

Yet he realized Du Zundao wouldn’t offer clues, and above all, the pressing issue wasn’t who took the Qiankun Great Method, but ensuring its protection.

From Du Zundao’s posture, it was plain: the instant the holder of the Qiankun Great Method showed up, he’d rip it away by force.

Such a path spelled disaster.

With that in mind, his eyes turned to Mr. Guan, yearning for him to step in and speak out—after all, only Mr. Guan could match Du Zundao on level ground now.

In that moment, Little Ming King gazed at Mr. Duozhi Huguan.

Mr. Guan caught Little Ming King’s look but hesitated, torn on his choice.

Upholding sect rules tugged at him: without the Qiankun Great Method in Du Zundao’s grasp, the Sect Hierarch role shouldn’t shift lightly. Yet the Holy Sect stood on a knife’s edge, court forces and the Six Great Sects closing in for clash. Offending Du Zundao to shield Little Ming King was no option now.

Put simply, Du Zundao proved far more vital to the Zoroastrian Sect at this juncture. Mr. Guan’s devotion ran deep to the Zoroastrian Sect—not to any one person, but the faction as a whole.

Ultimately, the Sect Hierarch’s identity mattered little, so long as it served the Zoroastrian Sect’s interests.

That said, blocking Little Ming King’s succession outright would shake the Holy Sect’s path ahead, leaving Mr. Guan stalled in doubt.

Suddenly, hasty footsteps rang out. Soon, a bloodied messenger stumbled into the Forbidden Land, collapsing to one knee.

"Report, there’s trouble!"

The outcry stunned them all; glances darted around before fixing on the wounded messenger, who knelt and blurted: "To the two Dharma Kings, the Six Great Sects and the court’s dogs have attacked the mountain. The Five Elements Flag has been dispatched to the front lines, but the enemy is too strong. Please send reinforcements of Dharma Kings and elders."

Hmm!

Faces hardened to stone at the news. Had the court unleashed the assault already?

Thoughts racing, all eyes swung to Du Zundao and Mr. Guan, who shared a look. Mr. Guan declared steadily: "Dharma King Du, stay here to wait for the Qiankun Great Method, and everyone else, come with me to the front lines to fend off intruders."

Reactions varied across the group at his command, but then Du Zundao added: "Everyone listens to Dharma King Guan. After I obtain the Qiankun Great Method, I will join you in battle."

"Yes!"

Fists clasped in unison at his order. Mr. Guan waved them on: "Go."

The assembly surged toward the front lines at once, though Mr. Guan lagged, glancing back at Du Zundao, who met his stare.

"Thank you, old Guan."

Du Zundao expressed gratitude to Mr. Guan, for in this dire hour, Mr. Guan had unmistakably taken his side.

Mr. Guan eyed Du Zundao and replied, "No need to thank me; just promise me one thing."

Du Zundao’s eyes narrowed at that: "Speak."

"Within two hours, you must obtain the Qiankun Great Method and quickly master the first level, gaining the strength to open the secret passage."

Du Zundao nodded firmly: "Rest assured, I promise you this."

Reassured, Mr. Guan rushed his followers to the mountain’s defense, countering the court’s onslaught.

Right now, at the foot of the mountain, the imperial court's army arrived at Bright Peak, commanded by four prominent figures.

A trio encircled a middle-aged scholar clad in Han robes, exuding a scholarly aura. These three escorts wore opulent garments, their faces etched with an overwhelming arrogance.

These three counted among the world's most famed personages.

The figure on the extreme left radiated an imposing aura, sheathed in thick bronze armor mimicking scales and accented by golden motifs.

Hieroglyphs evoking power and conquest adorned the armor in exquisite detail.

The armor hung straight down, secured by a broad belt bearing an ivory white elephant carving, studded with pearls and gems that shimmered in the sun's rays.

A contingent of elephant troops trailed behind him, two among them hefting his armaments: an ivory spear alongside a gigantic flying elephant shield.