Invincible Little School Doctor-Chapter 1781: Some People Kneel So Long, They Can’t Stand Up Anymore
"That’s sheer nonsense. The Evil Sect currently has the upper hand; how could they possibly retreat so easily?" Yang Yi scoffed at Ye Haochuan’s words, feeling it was absurd.
Not only him, but everyone else also looked at Ye Haochuan with confusion, waiting for his explanation.
"True, they temporarily have the upper hand, but that’s without the participation of Phantom Sound Pavilion members!"
Ye Haochuan explained, "Although people from Phantom Sound Pavilion are not many in combat, as support, they can greatly enhance the strength of the Ancient Martial Arts Sect and Phantom Sound Pavilion, causing significant casualties to the Evil Sect."
"But as we come from the corridor, they probably still haven’t realized we’ve arrived here, right?" Zhu Qingshuang couldn’t help but interject.
Ye Haochuan smiled and shook his head, replying, "You’re underestimating the power of the Evil Sect. They’ve long infiltrated Xuanmen. Even someone at Ji Song’s level can make contact with them; how could there be no informants in the Institute of Extensive Learning?"
"Are you saying our movements have already been reported to the Evil Sect?" Zhu Qingshuang asked anxiously.
Ye Haochuan solemnly nodded.
Even though he didn’t want to hear such news, the facts were clear. If the Evil Sect hadn’t been aware of their movements, they wouldn’t have weakened their offensive so easily.
"According to what you’re saying, since the Evil Sect has infiltrated Xuanmen long ago, our mouse-like journey through the corridor to here should have been known to them all along."
Yang Yi sneered, "Don’t tell me you actually discovered the spies the Evil Sect planted in Phantom Sound Pavilion and got rid of them in advance?"
"Just as you guessed, the spies in Phantom Sound Pavilion were indeed cleared out ahead of time!" Ye Haochuan laughed.
Zhu Qingshuang and the members of Phantom Sound Pavilion were baffled; they hadn’t cleared any spies ahead of time.
Ye Haochuan noticed their confusion and answered preemptively, "Qingshuang, haven’t you completely purged the remnants of Gongsun Zhi’s faction?"
"Of course, I have..." Zhu Qingshuang replied without hesitation.
Just as she finished speaking, she suddenly realized, startled, "Are you saying Gongsun Zhi was a spy for the Evil Sect?"
Ye Haochuan shook his head, "She probably wasn’t, but she did not reject the Evil Sect. Otherwise, she and the Phantom Sound’s Ten Charms wouldn’t be cultivating Evil Cultivation Techniques!"
Hearing this, Zhu Qingshuang nodded slightly. She knew the Phantom Sound’s Ten Charms practiced Evil Cultivation Techniques. Back in the Desolate Realm, Du Meixue used an Evil Technique and almost drained Ye Haochuan.
Remembering those scenes made her blush, sneaking a glance at Ye Haochuan.
However, Ye Haochuan didn’t "respond" to this but continued explaining, "For thirty years, Gongsun Zhi governed Phantom Sound Pavilion. Coupled with her indifference towards the Evil Sect’s cultivation techniques, she didn’t probe deeply into strangers. Spies eager for higher-level intelligence would strive to please Gongsun Zhi, becoming very close to her..."
"Eventually becoming trusted aides of Gongsun Zhi?" Zhu Qingshuang realized.
The main goal of spies is gathering intelligence, so naturally, they aim to curry favor with those in power.
But they didn’t expect Gongsun Zhi to be overthrown before the great battle, leaving them useless and labeled as Gongsun Zhi’s cronies, controlled together.
This turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Phantom Sound Pavilion. Otherwise, during the Evil Sect’s siege of Phantom Sound Pavilion headquarters, these spies might have secretly sabotaged the Defensive Array, and Phantom Sound Pavilion could have been destroyed.
"What a narrow escape!" Everyone from Phantom Sound Pavilion exchanged glances, breaking into a cold sweat.
"Hmph, all this is mere speculation. Maybe the Evil Sect never actually planted spies in Phantom Sound Pavilion or my Institute of Extensive Learning?" Yang Yi sneered.
Ye Haochuan looked at Yang Yi with an expression as if he were staring at an idiot, smirking, "Don’t tell me you think the Evil Sect is as naive as you? They’ve planted so many spies in the Ancient Martial Arts Sect; how could they not do the same in Phantom Sound Pavilion and the Institute of Extensive Learning?"
Yang Yi, almost spitting blood in anger, found himself unable to counter.
The presence of spies in the Ancient Martial Arts Sect is beyond question. The assassination events during the Greenstone Society battles, later Niu Family and Ji Song incidents, explain it all.
"But the Evil Sect exerted so much effort in ambushing Xuanmen; is it truly possible for them to retreat so easily?" Ye Xian asked, still worried.
Ye Haochuan seemed already prepared for the question, answering calmly, "The Evil Sect’s ambush on Xuanmen stems mainly from Ji Song’s conspiracy.
Ji Song planned to kill Grandpa and replace him as Sect Master of the Ancient Martial Arts Sect. If he succeeded, the sudden change of Sect Master would cause chaos; with Grandpa’s death, the sect’s power would greatly diminish, giving them opportunities!"
Upon hearing Ye Haochuan’s explanation, everyone nodded in agreement.
Ye Haochuan continued, "Later, Ji Song completely failed, and the Ji Family didn’t conflict with the Ancient Martial Arts Sect, losing many advantages. But at that time, they had already besieged Phantom Sound Pavilion; destroying it first would still give them a chance against Xuanmen.
But now, with Phantom Sound Pavilion members freed, the strength of Xuanmen greatly increased. On the other hand, they suffered nearly ten thousand casualties, drastically weakening their power. At this point, losing their advantages, retreating to save strength is quite normal!"
"According to you, we can just stay here and do nothing, waiting for the Evil Sect to flee in defeat?"
Yang Yi, feeling Ye Haochuan made some sense, still chose to oppose him for pride’s sake.
"Some people have been bowing for so long they can’t stand up anymore!" Ye Haochuan "smiled" sarcastically.
"Ye Haochuan, what do you mean by that? Disrespect me again, and I’ll kill you!" Yang Yi shouted, furious.
"Am I wrong?" Ye Haochuan fearlessly retorted, "Are we at Xuanmen doomed to be passive victims every time, letting them attack as they wish, retreat when they like? Is our Huaxia Profound Gate that easily bullied?"
Others turned to Yang Yi with peculiar glances upon hearing this.
The anger on Yang Yi’s face vanished as he hurriedly explained, "I...I didn’t mean it like that!"
Feeling ashamed, his face turned crimson; he hadn’t realized his attempt to undermine Ye Haochuan’s words would result in such misunderstanding.
Ye Haochuan, with disdain, glanced at Yang Yi and declared loudly, "Now, with the Evil Sect losing its edge, it’s time for us to rise, chase them down, and annihilate them. Friends, are you willing to join me?"
"Willing! Willing!" Everyone instantly grew excited, their shouts echoing across the heavens and earth, while Yang Yi found himself ignored.
"Haochuan, just tell us where we should charge; we can’t wait any longer!" Ye Xian spoke with eagerness.
"Huaxia isn’t a place for them to come and go as they please! If they want to leave, they must leave behind a price!" Ye Haochuan chuckled.
