The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3242 - 3237: Yang Chen’s Doubts_1

"Ah, so this is truly the case. The folks from the Netherworld employed the Heavenly Eye to spy on us, catching sight of our intimate evening with those Snake-People servant-girls. They seized the chance and struck without delay!" Broken River fumed in rage.

"Yet..." Madame Autumn Plum started to voice her thoughts but paused briefly.

Yang Chen could tell what troubled Madame Autumn Plum, so he spoke up, "Daoist Autumn Plum, go ahead and speak freely. I've already placed a protective prohibition around our area. Even if the Heavenly Dao's gaze could pierce through, they might only view us visually, but they won't catch our words, nor can they intercept our sound transmissions."

Indeed, mortals behave under heaven's watchful eye, yet cultivators at their level could still pull off some deceptions.

With those words, Madame Autumn Plum let out a relieved breath: "Daoist Yang Chen has truly thought of every detail. Alright then, I'll speak my mind. There's still one puzzle I can't grasp. Aren't these Netherworld Ghost Kings lurking close by? If not, even with the Netherworld Ghost beings using the Heavenly Eye, how could they arrive here with such speed?"

"You raise a fair question. These Ghost Kings could well have been concealed in the vicinity from the beginning. If that's true, then the Snake-People, Wind Emperor included, remain under suspicion." Broken River pondered deeply, his fury building.

Dao Guang Wang gritted his teeth and declared, "I sensed right away that the Wind Emperor harbored malicious intent. Those outside our race inevitably hold differing loyalties."

"Brother Dao Guang, hold off on rushing to conclusions here. From what we see, these Ghost King powerhouses acted with swift precision. The Heavenly Eye serves as a tool for observation and communication, but beyond that, someone within the Royal Family must be aiding them. Without such coordination, these Ghost Kings couldn't have slipped into the Royal Family so stealthily for so long. But..." Yang Chen explained.

Broken River and the other two paid close attention to Yang Chen's insights.

"From where I stand, the Snake-People's Royal Family as a whole intends to serve humans. Still, as an organization, the Royal Family can't ensure total faithfulness from every member. Who truly can?" Yang Chen stated.

"So, does Daoist Yang Chen suggest that a figure of great influence and respect in the Royal Family is covertly scheming against us?" The trio—Broken River included—quickly grasped Yang Chen's point.

Yang Chen gave a nod, "Precisely so. Brother Gu was wise not to press the Royal Family too hard today. If we jumped to verdicts on the Snake-People's Royal Family's guilt right now, we'd only alert the culprits. Better to bide our time and probe who's working against us."

"Brother Yang Chen speaks true. With foes hidden in shadows while we stand exposed, we must avoid rash moves," Broken River remarked, arms folded behind him.

The group of four delved into the discussion, and the picture grew far sharper.

"Thus, did Daoist Yang Chen opt to conceal your power knowing the Heavenly Eye was monitoring us?" Broken River inquired.

Yang Chen affirmed with a nod, "Correct. I kept my strength under wraps initially to surprise a major threat, but I never anticipated the mastermind would strike so boldly and without hesitation."

At that revelation, Broken River and his companions felt a wave of shame, their aged features turning red with discomfort.

Though events unfolded this way, had the three not restrained themselves excessively, Yang Chen wouldn't have needed to expose his capabilities.

Yang Chen's ruse this round might have successfully drawn out a prime target otherwise.

Concurrently, they found themselves admiring Yang Chen's foresight once more. His strategy to mask his power had been meticulously crafted.

"At what point did Daoist Yang Chen notice the Heavenly Eye's surveillance on us?" Madame Autumn Plum questioned, her lovely eyes widening in astonishment.

Yang Chen offered a subtle smile, "Truth be told, I detected it the moment I stepped into the Nine Dragons World."

"What?!" Broken River exclaimed in disbelief.

Yang Chen continued, "Don't mock me for it, but I honed this ability through countless clashes with the Grand Abyss Palace. They excel at deploying the Heavenly Eye, so these days, whenever it locks onto me, I sense it almost right away."

Broken River and the others experienced a flash of enlightenment, while also feeling envy and awe toward Yang Chen's knack for detecting the Heavenly Eye. Such a gift eluded them all.

"All the same, we owe Daoist Yang Chen our gratitude this time. For what lies ahead, we'll depend on Brother Yang Chen's guidance still." Broken River expressed.

Yang Chen replied, "Don't lean solely on me—I'm counting on your supportive words regarding my Slaughter God Spear matter."

"In that light, I fear I can't offer you much aid, Daoist Yang Chen. Before Master Absolute Yi Daozu, my voice carries little weight on your behalf. Yet one individual could assist if you manage to reach her." Broken River chuckled.

"Who might that be?" Yang Chen pressed.

"Junior Sister Yue Fu, naturally. Daoist Yang Chen might not know, but she's the personal disciple of Master Absolute Yi Daozu. He cherishes her deeply, and should she speak favorably for you, it would outweigh our efforts by far." Madame Autumn Plum added with a grin.

Even though the trio's grins held a peculiar edge, Yang Chen grew intrigued by Fairy Yue Fu.

Before, his primary aim had been securing the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag, treating Fairy Yue Fu and her group as lesser concerns.

At present, should Fairy Yue Fu truly advocate for him, seeking her out turns essential.

"Incidentally, Daoist Yang Chen, in your view, who among the Royal Family stands as the most probable traitor?" Broken River probed.

Yang Chen nearly voiced his hunch, but after reflection, he held back, "This is unclear to me. We'll need deeper investigation. Right now, addressing the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower takes precedence."

"Indeed, the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower demands our focus. We must ready ourselves meticulously over the coming three days." Broken River agreed.

Yang Chen merely gave a faint smile, then conferred on a few additional matters with the three before quietly awaiting the three days' end.

Back in his quarters, Yang Chen fell into contemplation.

Actually, he harbored doubts about a certain Royal Family member of the Snake-People—the Crown Prince Mo Dao.

Still, he withheld it since his suspicion felt overly speculative, and one couldn't condemn based merely on a suspicious glance.

Moreover, discretion proved wiser amid these circumstances.

"This Crown Prince Mo Dao..." Yang Chen mused to himself, "If I could slip close to him undetected, I'd likely uncover some clues. Yet his location is surely fortified with guards and numerous prohibitions. How might I draw near without raising alarms?"