A sentence of "you decide yourself" pushed the ball back into his court.

The three brutes were stunned by Zhu Jiuyin's understated words. Their brains were only at the level of ordinary people, and even more thickheaded than ordinary people due to their steel-like characteristics. It took them a long while to come back to their senses.

Using the corpse of the God of Assassination to feed Xiang Liu.

Directly drawing the heavenly secrets to Gonggong's side. After all, as one of the Ten Great Gods of the Age of Gods, plus the concept of the Four Directional Gods, Gonggong's presence far surpassed Wei Yuan, so methods such as heavenly secret divination would naturally be attracted to him.

And conveniently turning around to stab Xiang Liu.

Direct conflicts emerged between the two sides.

Was this move effective? Yes...

But it was also too ruthless.

Zhu Jiuyin said in a calm tone, "The human race is weak, and the enemy is strong. Your human race's high-end combat power is inferior to the opponent's, and the overall strength is inferior. A head-on confrontation is destined for a complete defeat. What's more, you are short on time now. It's rare for the other side to send such a good opportunity, so naturally, you have to take advantage of it."

Wei Yuan said, "This is indeed effective, but isn't it too ruthless?"

He said, "This isn't just killing two birds with one stone; the benefits from this move are really too many."

"But..."

'More than one gain?'

'Could it be that besides hiding his aura, there's another purpose?'

Xing Tian's heart was shaken.

'Even Wei Yuan could see it?!'

'No, if I'm even dumber than Yuan, wouldn't that be ridiculous?'

Turning his head to look at Xuanyuan, the handsome and young human emperor had his fingers interlaced, resting his chin, as if in deep thought. Xing Tian contemplated, Xing Tian copied and pasted, Xing Tian acted as if he suddenly understood.

Zhu Jiuyin's lips curled up, and he said, "It seems you have also realized something."

"Xing Tian, Xuanyuan, tell me what you think?"

Xing Tian: "............"

Xuanyuan: "............"

Ji Xuanyuan smiled slightly and said, "I think, Ah Yuan is right."

Xing Tian's mouth twitched, and he smiled brightly: "Me too."

The grey-robed man retracted his gaze, picked up a black piece, and placed it down, saying, "Concealing your aura is just a side effect, not even the goal. The original intention was to make this situation chaotic. The human race is weak; only in chaos can they find a chance of survival."

"First, buy time and create a false impression."

"Gonggong's existence is enough to divert a large part of the attention of those lurking in the dark. Conversely, the human race has gained a chance to breathe. It is precisely because the current human race is too weak that it is actually a benefit. If before, you needed to deal with two enemies, one in the open and one in the dark."

"Then now you probably only need to deal with less than half the pressure from before."

"This is also the second purpose: to share the pressure."

Zhu Jiuyin dropped the second chess piece and then said faintly, "Third, this force is lurking in the dark. It's not a good thing to be in the light while the enemy is in the dark, so of course, we have to test the waters."

The corners of Wei Yuan's mouth twitched.

Test the waters?

That stone back then knocked the Buzhou Mountain God flat on his face.

Zhu Jiuyin, are you sure you're not just dynamiting a fishpond?

Sorry, I don't seem to be able to keep up with the style of you, the Lord of the Nine Netherworlds?

Zhu Jiuyin took out the fourth chess piece and pressed it down: "Fourth, it's to wait for an opportunity."

"Between two great powers, the enemy coerces us to follow, so we feign compliance."

"Since we are between two major forces, then if there is an opportunity, we will lure Gonggong to attack Guixu, and we will secretly assist him from the shadows."

Xuanyuan understood and said, "And then we'll destroy the hidden Guixu?"

Zhu Jiuyin shook his head and said, "No, if it really comes to that point, we'll only provide the momentum but not the strength."

"The enemy is in the open, the ally is undecided. Lure the ally to kill the enemy without exerting our own strength; this is using a borrowed knife."

"Although carrying water to the rescue, it cannot alleviate the urgent need of the city gate; this is watching the fire from the other side of the river."

"When two tigers fight, one will die and the other will be injured, so naturally, we can reap the benefits."

Xuanyuan: "............"

Xing Tian: "............"

The corner of Wei Yuan's mouth twitched.

Watching the fire from the other side of the river?

Bro, if you do it like that, you're the one who started the fire.

"Of course, this is a risky move, but if we can force the situation to the point where they have no choice but to fight, even if they know they are being used, they can only hold their noses and go ahead, causing two tigers to fight, one dying and one being injured, then the human race will have a chance."

"Of course, this step may not necessarily succeed. It would be best if it does, but it doesn't matter if it doesn't."

"How about it? Want to give it a try?"

The grey-robed man looked at Wei Yuan with a smile, "At least, the first three steps are feasible."

Xuanyuan pondered.

Xing Tian looked at him, gnashing his teeth:

'Still pretending?'

Xuanyuan pondered: 'No, I really understand now.'

'Huh? Understand what?'

Ji Xuanyuan looked up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, sadly saying:

'Compared to Zhu Jiuyin, is there any difference between having a brain and not having a brain?'

Xing Tian was silent: 'Ah, that's true.'

Wei Yuan had experienced many battles, so he naturally understood the subtlety of this move, but he couldn't quite get past the hurdle in his heart. Before he could speak, the gray-robed man said in a calm tone, with a hint of sarcasm, "Could it be that you want to say that although Gonggong is an enemy, he treats you honestly, and your friendship with Xiang Liu is also not bad, so you can't do this?"

Wei Yuan's expression stiffened as his reasons and excuses were directly spoken out.

Can you read minds?

The gray-robed man said sarcastically:

"Of course, I can't read minds. It's just that your thoughts are written all over your face."

"You're considering the grand scheme of the Three Realms but are worried about your personal integrity and reputation."

"This is what is known as the kindness of a woman."

"Are you trying to imitate Xiang Yu by seeking fame?"

The corner of Wei Yuan's mouth twitched.

Why hadn't he noticed before that Zhu Jiuyin was actually so sharp-tongued?

Please go back to being the aloof, cold, and taciturn Zhuzhao Jiuyou Dragon, okay?

However, Wei Yuan could also see the ruthlessness and decisiveness of Zhu Jiuyin's plan, directly giving the human race a certain degree of initiative. The other side probably really didn't know that they had Zhu Jiuyin on their side, targeting headstrong brutes for beheading and assassination.

As a result, their flaw was seized and they were about to receive a round of crazy output.

Wei Yuan hesitated and finally said frankly, "It's not for seeking fame and reputation. Only you and I know about these things, and although Gonggong and I have different stances, we have never used these methods against each other. A fair and square confrontation, using such methods is unjust."

Zhu Jiuyin remained noncommittal and said lightly, "Then tell me, what do you plan to do?"

Wei Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Destroy the evidence?"

"For example, feeding it to the Taotie?"

Zhu Jiuyin said lightly, "Can you destroy the heavenly secrets?"

"Even if it's crushed into powder, the heavenly secrets still exist and will be noticed."

"Don't forget that your power and the intensity of the heavenly secrets are above Taotie's. He can't erase your traces."

Wei Yuan had a headache: "If only we could throw this trouble to Dijun."

Zhu Jiuyin shook his head: "How do you know that Dijun and this mastermind aren't in contact with each other?"

"What if they are together? Wouldn't that be a direct exposure?"

"Without absolute certainty, this would only backfire."

"Anything else?"

Wei Yuan was speechless, racking his brains.

Zhu Jiuyin sipped tea lightly, his expression calm and leisurely.

Xing Tian looked at Wei Yuan and sighed, "It's too difficult."

Ji Xuanyuan nodded.

"It's too difficult."

"Luckily, we're already dead."

"Yeah, luckily we're already... Wait, I'm not dead."

Xing Tian almost blurted out, "Yeah," but finally realized and glared at Ji Xuanyuan.

Ji Xuanyuan clicked his tongue, clearly disappointed that Xing Tian didn't fall into the trap.

However, they all looked at Wei Yuan, who had obviously entered Zhu Jiuyin's exam, with pity, just like the unlucky guy who failed while everyone else did and was pulled aside by the teacher for tutoring, their hearts filled with pity and joy.

Wei Yuan thought left and right, and finally looked at Zhu Jiuyin.

He held out a finger: "One meal!"

Zhu Jiuyin remained noncommittal.

Wei Yuan was heartbroken: "Two meals!"

Zhu Jiuyin snorted coldly and picked up the teacup.

Wei Yuan finally collapsed, dejected: "You can eat whatever you want; I'll make it for you."

Zhu Jiuyin nodded and said lightly:

"Knowing how to borrow the strength of others is not entirely stupid."

"But why can't you be like this when you're thinking about dealing with enemies?"

Wei Yuan was stunned.

Zhu Jiuyin said in a calm tone: "Since you can foresee that the other party is coming to assassinate you, and they must be stronger than you in the field of close combat, so you design a sword. Then naturally you also know that since the other party is observing the future, they must be cautious people, not brainless fools."

"Such a person acts cautiously, so you can use the situation to mislead their judgment."

"Use the situation?"

Zhu Jiuyin said lightly: "Borrow the situation to create momentum, small strength, big momentum."

"The intention is to mislead their judgment and also delay time. It's a common tactic used by strategists. The point is not how to do it, but how to do it in a way that makes people unable to help but suspect. For example, don't you have Chiyou's battle halberd?"

Wei Yuan's pupils constricted, as if he had grasped something.

The gray-robed man said in a calm tone: "Take Chiyou's halberd and inflict some harsh wounds on the corpse, and then destroy it and destroy the evidence. Chiyou's existence is far stronger than yours, and with the means to interfere with the heavenly secrets, they will only observe that there are two types of lethal attacks on the vital points."

"Then what will they deduce?"

Wei Yuan whispered: "...In the human world, Chiyou has been resurrected, and a top-tier combat power has appeared."

Zhu Jiuyin said lazily:

"Creating a false impression is also deceiving the heavens."

"However, it can only delay time, delaying the other party's attention for a certain period. Don't worry, because they are worried about Chiyou's resurrection, they will become extremely obedient when they can't confirm the truth. And you can also extend this period of time by acting under Chiyou's identity."

"Compared to throwing it to Gonggong, this can only be said to be a middle-of-the-road strategy, barely usable."

"Since you are unwilling to take the path of scheming in the shadows and stirring up the world."

"If you don't want to dirty your hands, then just take the middle course."

Wei Yuan's mouth twitched again after being mocked.

Then he hesitated and said, "However, I can't fully master Chiyou's battle halberd right now, and I will definitely be different from Chiyou himself when I use it." Zhu Jiuyin remained noncommittal, and the silent Chiyou suddenly said, "Do you want me to teach him my moves?"

He looked at Zhu Jiuyin.

The gray-robed man said lightly: "You don't have to teach him, but if you do, then there won't be any flaws in this step. If this god died from Chiyou's most famous move of that year, naturally no one will suspect."

Chiyou took a deep look at Zhu Jiuyin and said slowly, "Then I can only teach him."

"Riding the wave, I really have no reason to refuse."

"Worthy of being Zhu Jiuyin."

Wei Yuan realized that in order to execute this plan of creating a false impression, he had to use Chiyou's battle halberd to perform Chiyou's ultimate move from that year. Even for the sake of the great plan of Shenzhou, Chiyou had no choice but to pass on this move to him.

Is this also within your calculations, Zhu Jiuyin?

Wei Yuan sighed in his heart, hoping that A'liang would appear quickly.

Then he was ravaged by Chiyou. This group of ancient geezers only had one teaching template, which was also a very ancient way of learning – the sea of questions.

Truly, learn to death if you can't learn enough.

This time, Wei Yuan gritted his teeth and learned that move with all his strength.

However, Wei Yuan didn't want to recall how many times he was pierced in the process.

It was so tragic that Wei Yuan wished he could give himself a physical amnesia.

When leaving, he looked at Zhu Jiuyin: "Thank you, and sorry..."

Wei Yuan scratched his head and said, "I wasted your good chess move just now."

Zhu Long drank his tea and said lightly, "It doesn't matter."

Wei Yuan said, "How could it not? I just really feel sorry. If someone else used it to provoke the trends of the world and take the opportunity to rise, it would definitely..."

Before he could finish speaking, the gray-robed man said leisurely, "Anyway, I was just tricking you."

"Huh??!"

Wei Yuan's apologetic smile froze.

"...Tricked, tricked me?"

Zhu Jiuyin's expression was playful:

"Since ancient times, the best strategies are simple and direct, valuing momentary decisions and seizing opportunities. With chain strategies and the like, each additional link adds another possibility of failure. If one step goes wrong, the entire line is gone. Wanting two tigers to fight in the end, watching the fire from the other side of the river, how could it be so simple?"

"The other party is not a fool either."

"So... you were tricking me?"

The gray-robed man drank his tea and said lightly, "Yes, if I didn't do that, how could I get your promise and get you to learn martial arts from Chiyou so obediently? It was rare to see the scene of someone learning moves without regret, even launching attacks, personally experiencing the moves and feeling the flow of power with their own flesh and blood. Interesting, interesting."

Wei Yuan's smile shattered.

You motherfucker...

Zhu Jiuyin!

The veins on his forehead bulged.

It was actually a trick. He was so ashamed just now.

Hardened, hardened, his fists hardened.

I really want to punch you in the eye!/

Wei Yuan gritted his teeth, clenched his left fist, and stepped forward.

Xing Tian and Xuanyuan quickly grabbed him:

"Calm down, calm down, Ah Yuan. Our brains can't beat him!"

"Wait, what do you mean our brains can't beat him?!"

Xing Tian and Xuanyuan looked at each other and said in unison, "We don't have brains at all!"

Wei Yuan was furious.

Don't lump me in with you guys!

Wei Yuan left angrily.

Zhu Jiuyin drank tea leisurely, and Shennong was silent beside him. Zhu Jiuyin said lightly, "What do you want to say?"

Shennong, who looked to be in his forties or fifties, said, "I just want to ask, if Ah Yuan chose to attack Gonggong, who had been honest with him, and abandoned his principles, what would you do?"

Zhu Jiuyin said lightly, "Today he can betray Gonggong for the sake of righteousness, and tomorrow he can wield his sword against you and me for the sake of righteousness. And who decides what righteousness is? It's just himself. If he attacks Gonggong, although I wouldn't kill him, it would be difficult for me to work with him."

He looked at Shennong and said playfully, "Did you want to hear me say that?"

Shennong failed his attempt and had to smile and change the subject.

He said, "However, I wanted to ask about the plan you told Yuan, to stir up the great trends and take the opportunity to gain a foothold."

"Are you really unable to do it?"

The gray-robed man's fingers were slender and fair as he played with the cup, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, his smile playful, and he said leisurely, "Guess."

ps: Today's first update…