Chapter 47
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Chapter 47
The fight was still going on in the Great Sima Family’s manor. Usually, surrender was the most obvious choice whenever a battle becomes unfavorable. However, the Great Sima Family’s martial artists didn’t stop fighting until the end.
The Asura Cult’s demonic cultivators thoroughly brainwashed them to never surrender to the enemy, even if it meant losing their lives. Adhering to that, they fought to the bitter end.
Baek Mu-Gun’s anger against the Nine Celestial Demons Sect grew larger upon witnessing the Great Sima Family’s warriors charging in blindly despite their hopeless situation. He vowed there and then that he would uproot the Nine Celestial Demons Sect’s seeds in this lifetime. Around seven to eight minutes later, the last Great Sima Family martial artist fell, ending the fight.
Huangfu Ren, Mu-Gun, and the three Absolute Realm masters then gathered at the Great Sima Family’s meeting hall.
“So, is this person the Asura Blood Monarch?” Huangfu Jian asked while pointing to Wee Jong-Ak, who was still unconscious and restrained.
“Yes.”
“Proving that this person disguised himself as the Great Sima Family’s patriarch will be a problem.”
“Can’t we just get him to confess?” Huangfu Gang asked, unaware of what Huangfu Jian meant.
“That’s not going to be easy. He has reached the Absolute Demonic Realm, so the dreamer's herb won’t work on him.”
When Huangfu Jian expressed his disagreement, Mu-Gun replied, “The Nine Celestial Demons Sect used the Myriad Illusion Body Transformation Art to copy not only the face but also the voice of the person they wanted to replace. The change is so intricate that even the closest family members of the person they replaced wouldn’t notice. Even though he’s an Absolute Realm expert, finding traces of it is difficult.” The initial instance of this chapter being available happened at N0v3l.Bin.
“So how do you plan to reveal the truth then?” Huangfu Jian asked, frustrated.
“The Myriad Illusion Body Transformation Art requires a certain amount of internal energy. Depleting his internal energy will cause it to automatically come undone. If we nullify his internal energy in front of everyone, his original appearance will return.”
“However, that alone won’t prove he’s a demonic practitioner of the Asura Cult,” Namgung Ho rebutted.
“Removing the Demon Seal Ring he’s wearing will easily prove that.”
“Demon Seal Ring?”
“The ring on his left hand.”
As Mu-Gun said, a dark ring was on Jong-Ak’s left hand.
“How would removing it reveal his identity?” Huangfu Gang asked.
“The Demon Seal Ring conceals demonic qi. The Nine Celestial Demons Sect uses it to prevent getting caught while disguised as righteous sect figures.”
“Despite being so young, you know quite a lot of details about the Nine Celestial Demons Sect.” Namgung Ho looked at Mu-Gun suspiciously.
“The Heavenly Seafarer left behind various knowledge about murim. I learned about this from him.”
“I see.” Namgung Ho was swiftly convinced.
“So, in summary, removing the Demon Seal Ring would expose his demonic qi, ultimately revealing that he’s one of the Nine Celestial Demons Sect’s demonic practitioners. We can then nullify his internal energy to undo the Myriad Illusion Body Transformation Art and show everyone that he disguised himself as the Great Sima Family’s patriarch,” Huangfu Jian summarized.
“That’s right. That would naturally prove that the Great Sima Family is a covert force of the Asura Cult and stop anyone in murim from condemning the two esteemed families. Rather, they will be praised for exposing the Asura Cult’s dark secret.”
“You made a great contribution in this matter but won’t be able to gain anything. Are you really okay with that?”
“I do not wish for anything else. Destroying the Nine Celestial Demons Sect will be more than enough.”
“Do you have an irreconcilable grudge against the Nine Celestial Demons Sect?”
“The Nine Celestial Demons Sect threatens murim’s safety. Hence, as a member of murim, even if I don’t have a personal grudge, isn’t only natural to confront them? Personally, it is also the will of my sect to destroy the Three Greatest Demonic Sects, including the Nine Celestial Demons Sect.”
“I see. We, the Great Huangfu Family, see your great cause of protecting the murim’s safety in high regard. We will continue to stand with you in the future.” Huangfu Jian expressed his desire to continue having a connection with Mu-Gun.
“And Young Master Gu likely has something to do with those forces.”
“Still, it seems to be a force of little importance, considering one squad from the Great Sima Family was enough to take over it,” Huangfu Gang said with an unenthusiastic expression.
“That could be the case if you only take their martial prowess into consideration. However, if this force is competent in other matters, then the story changes.”
“Other matters?”
“Information, for example. What if they were the ones who found the Heavenly Seafarer’s legacy and allowed Young Master Gu to inherit it? What if they have information about the legacy of other former masters?”
“If so, then they would be the perfect golden goose.”
“However, it’s just a conjecture. We can’t constrain Young Master Gu with that alone. Making an enemy out of him will do more harm than good.”
Huangfu Jian nodded in agreement with Huangfu Ren.
“That’s why this matter’s so worrying. It seems like Young Master Gu refuses to join our ranks and become one of us.”
“Even if so, we currently have a way to get in touch with him, so I think it’s better to just observe for now. The best course of action we can probably take right now is to build an amicable relationship with him over time and get him on our side through marriage just like the Patriarch suggested.”
“It would be nice if that’s all it takes, but do you really think there’s any possibility of that happening?”
“I hinted at it the other day, but he didn’t seem to be particularly interested. However, he’ll change his mind once he sees Yunxiang in person.”
“Well, if he’s a man, he won’t be able to stop himself from being fascinated by Yunxiang’s beauty. What a shame. If I knew this would happen, I would have already brought Yunxiang with me.”
“I didn’t think that far either.”
“That doesn’t mean I blame you. Anyway, the Great Namgung Family surely wants Young Master Gu to join them as well, so we should be careful not to lose him to them.”
“Of course.”
“However, it bothers me that we are moving on without questioning what happened at the Thousand Pine Valley. Shouldn’t we at least get a proper apology from him?” Huangfu Gang said while being dissatisfied.
He liked Mu-Gun as a martial artist. However, he thought questioning what happened at the Thousand Pine Valley was still a must.
“That matter also makes me feel bumped and vexed, but I think we should let it go given his contribution to protecting murim’s safety this time. There’s also the will of the Patriarch, who wants to make him a member of the family.”
“Young Master Gu also seems to have considerable information and knowledge on the Nine Celestial Demons Sect. Delaying the grudge we have against him until the Nine Celestial Demons Sect has been completely rooted out is imperative for murim’s safety,” Huangfu Ren added his opinion following Huangfu Jian’s comment.
“There’s no helping it, then.” Huangfu Gang nodded, seemingly convinced.
Just like that, the Great Huangfu Family’s two Absolute Realm masters as well as Huangfu Ren promised to let Mu-Gun leave later.
The next day, Mu-Gun bid farewell to them and left the Great Sima Family.
***
Meanwhile, the Lee and Taiyun Households’ forces stopped moving toward Yangzhou and returned to their headquarters upon confirming that the Great Sima Family had been annihilated. It would be difficult to deal with the two clans without Great Sima Family’s forces. Retreating, for now, was wiser than forcing a fight and losing their troops for no reason.
They also checked on what happened to the Asura Blood Monarch.
If the Asura Blood Monarch and the key figures had fled, there would be insufficient evidence to confirm that the Great Sima Family was a disguised force of the Asura Cult. Although they captured the Flying Shadow Platoon Leader, it would be difficult to prove that the Great Sima Family had been infiltrated by the Asura Cult with him alone. If so, there would be enough justification to condemn the Great Huangfu Family and the Great Namgung Family. They could accuse the two clans of wanting to expand their power in Jiangsu Province, which was why they destroyed the Great Sima Family, then declare that they were a disguised force of the Asura Cult.
If they used that to bring enmity to the Nine Prominent Sects and the Seven Great Clans, they would be able to benefit from it. On the other hand, the Asura Blood Monarch being captured alive was the worst-case scenario. Not only would that prove that the Great Sima Family was a disguised force of the Asura Cult, it would also reveal the Nine Celestial Demons Sect’s existence.
If that happened, the Seven Great Clans and the Nine Prominent Sects would certainly try to unravel the covert forces of the Nine Celestial Demons Sect, which would in turn weaken their grand plan.
However, confirming where the Asura Blood Monarch was proved difficult. The Great Huangfu Family and Great Namgung Family thoroughly held their tongue on the Asura Blood Monarch’s situation. No one knew that the Asura Blood Monarch was captured alive except for the five people in the meeting hall.
The Great Huangfu Family and the Great Namgung Family secretly moved the captured Asura Blood Monarch to Anhui Province and sent a messenger to the Shaolin Temple, which was considered the head authority of the Nine Prominent Sects, and requested them to confirm the existence of the Asura Cult.
Once someone from Shaolin Temple had confirmed the Asura Blood Monarch’s identity, then they’d be able to justify the destruction of the Great Sima Family. Moreover, the Seven Great Clans and the Nine Prominent Sects would form an alliance to overthrow the Nine Celestial Demons Sect.
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Chapter 47
The fight was still going on in the Great Sima Family’s manor. Usually, surrender was the most obvious choice whenever a battle becomes unfavorable. However, the Great Sima Family’s martial artists didn’t stop fighting until the end.
The Asura Cult’s demonic cultivators thoroughly brainwashed them to never surrender to the enemy, even if it meant losing their lives. Adhering to that, they fought to the bitter end.
Baek Mu-Gun’s anger against the Nine Celestial Demons Sect grew larger upon witnessing the Great Sima Family’s warriors charging in blindly despite their hopeless situation. He vowed there and then that he would uproot the Nine Celestial Demons Sect’s seeds in this lifetime. Around seven to eight minutes later, the last Great Sima Family martial artist fell, ending the fight.
Huangfu Ren, Mu-Gun, and the three Absolute Realm masters then gathered at the Great Sima Family’s meeting hall.
“So, is this person the Asura Blood Monarch?” Huangfu Jian asked while pointing to Wee Jong-Ak, who was still unconscious and restrained.
“Yes.”
“Proving that this person disguised himself as the Great Sima Family’s patriarch will be a problem.”
“Can’t we just get him to confess?” Huangfu Gang asked, unaware of what Huangfu Jian meant.
“That’s not going to be easy. He has reached the Absolute Demonic Realm, so the dreamer's herb won’t work on him.”
When Huangfu Jian expressed his disagreement, Mu-Gun replied, “The Nine Celestial Demons Sect used the Myriad Illusion Body Transformation Art to copy not only the face but also the voice of the person they wanted to replace. The change is so intricate that even the closest family members of the person they replaced wouldn’t notice. Even though he’s an Absolute Realm expert, finding traces of it is difficult.” The initial instance of this chapter being available happened at N0v3l.Bin.
“So how do you plan to reveal the truth then?” Huangfu Jian asked, frustrated.
“The Myriad Illusion Body Transformation Art requires a certain amount of internal energy. Depleting his internal energy will cause it to automatically come undone. If we nullify his internal energy in front of everyone, his original appearance will return.”
“However, that alone won’t prove he’s a demonic practitioner of the Asura Cult,” Namgung Ho rebutted.
“Removing the Demon Seal Ring he’s wearing will easily prove that.”
“Demon Seal Ring?”
“The ring on his left hand.”
As Mu-Gun said, a dark ring was on Jong-Ak’s left hand.
“How would removing it reveal his identity?” Huangfu Gang asked.
“The Demon Seal Ring conceals demonic qi. The Nine Celestial Demons Sect uses it to prevent getting caught while disguised as righteous sect figures.”
“Despite being so young, you know quite a lot of details about the Nine Celestial Demons Sect.” Namgung Ho looked at Mu-Gun suspiciously.
“The Heavenly Seafarer left behind various knowledge about murim. I learned about this from him.”
“I see.” Namgung Ho was swiftly convinced.
“So, in summary, removing the Demon Seal Ring would expose his demonic qi, ultimately revealing that he’s one of the Nine Celestial Demons Sect’s demonic practitioners. We can then nullify his internal energy to undo the Myriad Illusion Body Transformation Art and show everyone that he disguised himself as the Great Sima Family’s patriarch,” Huangfu Jian summarized.
“That’s right. That would naturally prove that the Great Sima Family is a covert force of the Asura Cult and stop anyone in murim from condemning the two esteemed families. Rather, they will be praised for exposing the Asura Cult’s dark secret.”
“You made a great contribution in this matter but won’t be able to gain anything. Are you really okay with that?”
“I do not wish for anything else. Destroying the Nine Celestial Demons Sect will be more than enough.”
“Do you have an irreconcilable grudge against the Nine Celestial Demons Sect?”
“The Nine Celestial Demons Sect threatens murim’s safety. Hence, as a member of murim, even if I don’t have a personal grudge, isn’t only natural to confront them? Personally, it is also the will of my sect to destroy the Three Greatest Demonic Sects, including the Nine Celestial Demons Sect.”
“I see. We, the Great Huangfu Family, see your great cause of protecting the murim’s safety in high regard. We will continue to stand with you in the future.” Huangfu Jian expressed his desire to continue having a connection with Mu-Gun.
“And Young Master Gu likely has something to do with those forces.”
“Still, it seems to be a force of little importance, considering one squad from the Great Sima Family was enough to take over it,” Huangfu Gang said with an unenthusiastic expression.
“That could be the case if you only take their martial prowess into consideration. However, if this force is competent in other matters, then the story changes.”
“Other matters?”
“Information, for example. What if they were the ones who found the Heavenly Seafarer’s legacy and allowed Young Master Gu to inherit it? What if they have information about the legacy of other former masters?”
“If so, then they would be the perfect golden goose.”
“However, it’s just a conjecture. We can’t constrain Young Master Gu with that alone. Making an enemy out of him will do more harm than good.”
Huangfu Jian nodded in agreement with Huangfu Ren.
“That’s why this matter’s so worrying. It seems like Young Master Gu refuses to join our ranks and become one of us.”
“Even if so, we currently have a way to get in touch with him, so I think it’s better to just observe for now. The best course of action we can probably take right now is to build an amicable relationship with him over time and get him on our side through marriage just like the Patriarch suggested.”
“It would be nice if that’s all it takes, but do you really think there’s any possibility of that happening?”
“I hinted at it the other day, but he didn’t seem to be particularly interested. However, he’ll change his mind once he sees Yunxiang in person.”
“Well, if he’s a man, he won’t be able to stop himself from being fascinated by Yunxiang’s beauty. What a shame. If I knew this would happen, I would have already brought Yunxiang with me.”
“I didn’t think that far either.”
“That doesn’t mean I blame you. Anyway, the Great Namgung Family surely wants Young Master Gu to join them as well, so we should be careful not to lose him to them.”
“Of course.”
“However, it bothers me that we are moving on without questioning what happened at the Thousand Pine Valley. Shouldn’t we at least get a proper apology from him?” Huangfu Gang said while being dissatisfied.
He liked Mu-Gun as a martial artist. However, he thought questioning what happened at the Thousand Pine Valley was still a must.
“That matter also makes me feel bumped and vexed, but I think we should let it go given his contribution to protecting murim’s safety this time. There’s also the will of the Patriarch, who wants to make him a member of the family.”
“Young Master Gu also seems to have considerable information and knowledge on the Nine Celestial Demons Sect. Delaying the grudge we have against him until the Nine Celestial Demons Sect has been completely rooted out is imperative for murim’s safety,” Huangfu Ren added his opinion following Huangfu Jian’s comment.
“There’s no helping it, then.” Huangfu Gang nodded, seemingly convinced.
Just like that, the Great Huangfu Family’s two Absolute Realm masters as well as Huangfu Ren promised to let Mu-Gun leave later.
The next day, Mu-Gun bid farewell to them and left the Great Sima Family.
***
Meanwhile, the Lee and Taiyun Households’ forces stopped moving toward Yangzhou and returned to their headquarters upon confirming that the Great Sima Family had been annihilated. It would be difficult to deal with the two clans without Great Sima Family’s forces. Retreating, for now, was wiser than forcing a fight and losing their troops for no reason.
They also checked on what happened to the Asura Blood Monarch.
If the Asura Blood Monarch and the key figures had fled, there would be insufficient evidence to confirm that the Great Sima Family was a disguised force of the Asura Cult. Although they captured the Flying Shadow Platoon Leader, it would be difficult to prove that the Great Sima Family had been infiltrated by the Asura Cult with him alone. If so, there would be enough justification to condemn the Great Huangfu Family and the Great Namgung Family. They could accuse the two clans of wanting to expand their power in Jiangsu Province, which was why they destroyed the Great Sima Family, then declare that they were a disguised force of the Asura Cult.
If they used that to bring enmity to the Nine Prominent Sects and the Seven Great Clans, they would be able to benefit from it. On the other hand, the Asura Blood Monarch being captured alive was the worst-case scenario. Not only would that prove that the Great Sima Family was a disguised force of the Asura Cult, it would also reveal the Nine Celestial Demons Sect’s existence.
If that happened, the Seven Great Clans and the Nine Prominent Sects would certainly try to unravel the covert forces of the Nine Celestial Demons Sect, which would in turn weaken their grand plan.
However, confirming where the Asura Blood Monarch was proved difficult. The Great Huangfu Family and Great Namgung Family thoroughly held their tongue on the Asura Blood Monarch’s situation. No one knew that the Asura Blood Monarch was captured alive except for the five people in the meeting hall.
The Great Huangfu Family and the Great Namgung Family secretly moved the captured Asura Blood Monarch to Anhui Province and sent a messenger to the Shaolin Temple, which was considered the head authority of the Nine Prominent Sects, and requested them to confirm the existence of the Asura Cult.
Once someone from Shaolin Temple had confirmed the Asura Blood Monarch’s identity, then they’d be able to justify the destruction of the Great Sima Family. Moreover, the Seven Great Clans and the Nine Prominent Sects would form an alliance to overthrow the Nine Celestial Demons Sect.
Chapter 47 The fight was still going on in the Great Sima Family's manor. Usually, surrender was the most obvious choice whenever a battle becomes unfavorable. However, the Great Sima Family's martial artists didn't stop fighting until the end. The Asura Cult's demonic cultivators thoroughly brainwashed them to never surrender to the enemy, even if it meant losing their lives. Adhering to that, they fought to the bitter end. Baek Mu-Gun's anger against the Nine Celestial Demons Sect grew larger upon witnessing the Great Sima Family's warriors charging in blindly despite their hopeless situation. He vowed there and then that he would uproot the Nine Celestial Demons Sect's seeds in this lifetime. Around seven to eight minutes later, the last Great Sima Family martial artist fell, ending the fight. Huangfu Ren, Mu-Gun, and the three Absolute Realm masters then gathered at the Great Sima Family's meeting hall. So, is this person the Asura Blood Monarch? Huangfu Jian asked while pointing to Wee Jong-Ak, who was still unconscious and restrained. Yes. Proving that this person disguised himself as the Great Sima Family's patriarch will be a problem. Can't we just get him to confess? Huangfu Gang asked, unaware of what Huangfu Jian meant. That's not going to be easy. He has reached the Absolute Demonic Realm, so the dreamer's herb won't work on him. When Huangfu Jian expressed his disagreement, Mu-Gun replied, The Nine Celestial Demons Sect used the Myriad Illusion Body Transformation Art to copy not only the face but also the voice of the person they wanted to replace. The change is so intricate that even the closest family members of the person they replaced wouldn't notice. Even though he's an Absolute Realm expert, finding traces of it is difficult. The initial instance of this chapter being available happened at N0v3l.Bin.So how do you plan to reveal the truth then? Huangfu Jian asked, frustrated. The Myriad Illusion Body Transformation Art requires a certain amount of internal energy. Depleting his internal energy will cause it to automatically come undone. If we nullify his internal energy in front of everyone, his original appearance will return. However, that alone won't prove he's a demonic practitioner of the Asura Cult, Namgung Ho rebutted. Removing the Demon Seal Ring he's wearing will easily prove that. Demon Seal Ring? The ring on his left hand. As Mu-Gun said, a dark ring was on Jong-Ak's left hand. How would removing it reveal his identity? Huangfu Gang asked. The Demon Seal Ring conceals demonic qi. The Nine Celestial Demons Sect uses it to prevent getting caught while disguised as righteous sect figures. Despite being so young, you know quite a lot of details about the Nine Celestial Demons Sect. Namgung Ho looked at Mu-Gun suspiciously. The Heavenly Seafarer left behind various knowledge about murim. I learned about this from him. I see. Namgung Ho was swiftly convinced. So, in summary, removing the Demon Seal Ring would expose his demonic qi, ultimately revealing that he's one of the Nine Celestial Demons Sect's demonic practitioners. We can then nullify his internal energy to undo the Myriad Illusion Body Transformation Art and show everyone that he disguised himself as the Great Sima Family's patriarch, Huangfu Jian summarized. That's right. That would naturally prove that the Great Sima Family is a covert force of the Asura Cult and stop anyone in murim from condemning the two esteemed families. Rather, they will be praised for exposing the Asura Cult's dark secret. You made a great contribution in this matter but won't be able to gain anything. Are you really okay with that? I do not wish for anything else. Destroying the Nine Celestial Demons Sect will be more than enough. Do you have an irreconcilable grudge against the Nine Celestial Demons Sect? The Nine Celestial Demons Sect threatens murim's safety. Hence, as a member of murim, even if I don't have a personal grudge, isn't only natural to confront them? Personally, it is also the will of my sect to destroy the Three Greatest Demonic Sects, including the Nine Celestial Demons Sect. I see. We, the Great Huangfu Family, see your great cause of protecting the murim's safety in high regard. We will continue to stand with you in the future. Huangfu Jian expressed his desire to continue having a connection with Mu-Gun. And Young Master Gu likely has something to do with those forces. Still, it seems to be a force of little importance, considering one squad from the Great Sima Family was enough to take over it, Huangfu Gang said with an unenthusiastic expression. That could be the case if you only take their martial prowess into consideration. However, if this force is competent in other matters, then the story changes. Other matters? Information, for example. What if they were the ones who found the Heavenly Seafarer's legacy and allowed Young Master Gu to inherit it? What if they have information about the legacy of other former masters? If so, then they would be the perfect golden goose. However, it's just a conjecture. We can't constrain Young Master Gu with that alone. Making an enemy out of him will do more harm than good. Huangfu Jian nodded in agreement with Huangfu Ren. That's why this matter's so worrying. It seems like Young Master Gu refuses to join our ranks and become one of us. Even if so, we currently have a way to get in touch with him, so I think it's better to just observe for now. The best course of action we can probably take right now is to build an amicable relationship with him over time and get him on our side through marriage just like the Patriarch suggested. It would be nice if that's all it takes, but do you really think there's any possibility of that happening? I hinted at it the other day, but he didn't seem to be particularly interested. However, he'll change his mind once he sees Yunxiang in person. Well, if he's a man, he won't be able to stop himself from being fascinated by Yunxiang's beauty. What a shame. If I knew this would happen, I would have already brought Yunxiang with me. I didn't think that far either. That doesn't mean I blame you. Anyway, the Great Namgung Family surely wants Young Master Gu to join them as well, so we should be careful not to lose him to them. Of course. However, it bothers me that we are moving on without questioning what happened at the Thousand Pine Valley. Shouldn't we at least get a proper apology from him? Huangfu Gang said while being dissatisfied. He liked Mu-Gun as a martial artist. However, he thought questioning what happened at the Thousand Pine Valley was still a must. That matter also makes me feel bumped and vexed, but I think we should let it go given his contribution to protecting murim's safety this time. There's also the will of the Patriarch, who wants to make him a member of the family. Young Master Gu also seems to have considerable information and knowledge on the Nine Celestial Demons Sect. Delaying the grudge we have against him until the Nine Celestial Demons Sect has been completely rooted out is imperative for murim's safety, Huangfu Ren added his opinion following Huangfu Jian's comment. There's no helping it, then. Huangfu Gang nodded, seemingly convinced. Just like that, the Great Huangfu Family's two Absolute Realm masters as well as Huangfu Ren promised to let Mu-Gun leave later. The next day, Mu-Gun bid farewell to them and left the Great Sima Family. *** Meanwhile, the Lee and Taiyun Households' forces stopped moving toward Yangzhou and returned to their headquarters upon confirming that the Great Sima Family had been annihilated. It would be difficult to deal with the two clans without Great Sima Family's forces. Retreating, for now, was wiser than forcing a fight and losing their troops for no reason. They also checked on what happened to the Asura Blood Monarch. If the Asura Blood Monarch and the key figures had fled, there would be insufficient evidence to confirm that the Great Sima Family was a disguised force of the Asura Cult. Although they captured the Flying Shadow Platoon Leader, it would be difficult to prove that the Great Sima Family had been infiltrated by the Asura Cult with him alone. If so, there would be enough justification to condemn the Great Huangfu Family and the Great Namgung Family. They could accuse the two clans of wanting to expand their power in Jiangsu Province, which was why they destroyed the Great Sima Family, then declare that they were a disguised force of the Asura Cult. If they used that to bring enmity to the Nine Prominent Sects and the Seven Great Clans, they would be able to benefit from it. On the other hand, the Asura Blood Monarch being captured alive was the worst-case scenario. Not only would that prove that the Great Sima Family was a disguised force of the Asura Cult, it would also reveal the Nine Celestial Demons Sect's existence. If that happened, the Seven Great Clans and the Nine Prominent Sects would certainly try to unravel the covert forces of the Nine Celestial Demons Sect, which would in turn weaken their grand plan. However, confirming where the Asura Blood Monarch was proved difficult. The Great Huangfu Family and Great Namgung Family thoroughly held their tongue on the Asura Blood Monarch's situation. No one knew that the Asura Blood Monarch was captured alive except for the five people in the meeting hall. The Great Huangfu Family and the Great Namgung Family secretly moved the captured Asura Blood Monarch to Anhui Province and sent a messenger to the Shaolin Temple, which was considered the head authority of the Nine Prominent Sects, and requested them to confirm the existence of the Asura Cult. Once someone from Shaolin Temple had confirmed the Asura Blood Monarch's identity, then they'd be able to justify the destruction of the Great Sima Family. Moreover, the Seven Great Clans and the Nine Prominent Sects would form an alliance to overthrow the Nine Celestial Demons Sect.
