"Help each other? Now, I’m intrigued. How can you help me?"
Ying Zheng ignored his arrogant tone. "I need your help to kill Wu Hong."
"Now, that’s unexpected."
"That woman is the epitome of talent, and without any variables, she will be the first official Primordial Chaos Saint of this world," Ying Zheng uttered. "It also did not help that she has an unknown relationship with that new pest in the Dao Opening Sect, who is the only person who can argue his talent is better than hers. Their union is a catastrophe for everybody."
"So, it’s true?" Dugu Baitian asked.
"Yes. Her fate love line is with that kid," Ying Zheng revealed while secretly observing Dugu Baitian’s reaction. He knew this man had an overinflated ego, which led him to believe that only a woman like Wu Hong was worthy of being with him or giving birth to his descendants.
"I’m guessing you want us to hold off all the Dao Opening Setc’s primals while you eliminate her?"
"That’s right," Ying Zheng nodded.
"What about..." Dugu Baitian stopped himself before condensing a small sun behind him.
"You can say her name. This is Qin, and even a Primordial Saint has to coil like a snake in my domain."
"I’m intrigued by your confidence, but you still haven’t explained my question?"
"Just know that Maitreya will be too occupied to notice what is happening in the world."
"That’s it? I’m supposed to take your words for such an important thing?"
"If you agree to my proposal and sign the agreement, I will, of course, share more of my plans with you," Ying Zheng replied calmly.
"Wait, you didn’t contact foreign powers, did you?" Dugu Baitian didn’t care whether Ying Zheng was a traitor, but he did not want to be associated with such a person, as it would affect the Grand Sect Alliance’s prestige.
"Do you think I would do such a stupid thing?"
"I wouldn’t be surprised."
"Then you don’t know me as well as you think," Ying Zheng rebutted.
"It’s pointless talking about your personality. Now, what will I get from this deal?"
"An opportunity to eliminate Kong and his little disciple."
"Are you serious? You think I’m not capable of squashing such a small upstart?"
"The upstart is not only protected by destiny, but also by Maitreya," Ying Zheng sneered. "And if you can’t see him as a real threat, then you’re a fool."
"You keep using Maitreya as a threat. Do you think you’re the only one with the means to deal with her?" Dugu Baitian countered.
"I know you had a special encounter during the taboo, but I also know whatever you discovered, while it has potential, you have no idea how to tap into it."
"How do you know this?" Dugu Baitian asked, his eyes sharper than before.
"You don’t need to know this," Ying Zheng replied calmly, ignoring his aura or threat. Now that he had complete control over the pendant, he could start using its power of destiny.
"I see. It seems you also had your share of a fortunate encounter," Dugu Baitian uttered. "No wonder you’re so confident in killing Wu Hong." It’s common knowledge among Primals that while Yan Hai has the highest attack potency, Wu Hong was the hardest to deal with.
Her attacks were powerful. Her defense was unparalleled due to her terrifying body refining accomplishments. Her skills were superb due to her vast knowledge and talent. Her methods were diverse due to her Dao, and when fighting her, one mistake could result in being permanently sealed.
"Yes, I am."
"Color me intrigued," Dugu Baitian said as he stopped crossing his arms; instead, he calmly placed them behind his back. "How does your plan help me?"
"The distraction I will create will not only incapacitate Maitreya, but Buddhism as a whole. Then, after you help me hold off the Dao Opening Sect, you will have plenty of time to focus all your power to eradicate Kong and his academy."
"And what if the Dao Opening Sect insists on protecting them? Now that we have the same number of Primals, they can easily restrain us."
"Do I have to do everything? I’m sure you can figure out the rest on your own," Ying Zheng said.
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