I See the Aura of the Great Emperor in All My Disciples

Chapter 1639: Chapter 1639: The Intelligence War Begins! (1/6)

During these five days.

The false information that the Xuanyuan Family had purchased from Tingfeng Pavilion at a high price quickly spread throughout the entire Cangxuan Continent due to the Xuanyuan Family’s influence, or rather, due to the behind-the-scenes pushers exacerbating the situation.

For a moment, countless factions wishing to purchase intelligence from Tingfeng Pavilion halted their plans.

Such a trust crisis was undoubtedly fatal for Tingfeng Pavilion.

It’s not to say that one mistake could destroy a power.

On one hand, it’s because the Xuanyuan Family is an ancient aristocratic family on the Cangxuan Continent, with extremely wide-reaching influence.

On the other hand, it’s because Tingfeng Pavilion had never been wrong with its intelligence, which solidified its position as the number one intelligence power in the Chaos Realm, unshakeable by anyone... But precisely because it had never been wrong, this significant mistake made this time could cause Tingfeng Pavilion to lose its past influence.

Sometimes, small powers making mistakes wouldn’t have any impact, because their scale is already small, who would care if you made an error?

But Tingfeng Pavilion is different. As the number one intelligence power in the Chaos Realm, countless people are watching Tingfeng Pavilion covetously. Any tiny error will be magnified endlessly, and even provoke a collective assault.

This is a downside that every major power must face.

The higher you stand, the harder it is to guard against hidden arrows, and getting hit can lead to a catastrophic fall from the mountaintop.

The major powers initially thought Tingfeng Pavilion would take corresponding measures, but unexpectedly, Tingfeng Pavilion made no excuses.

Instead, they began a massive sweep to look for traces of the Dark Domain.

However, this was unsuccessful, as the Dark Domain seemed to have vanished into thin air, with no clues to be found.

This allowed some schemers to perceive a clue that perhaps this incident was the Dark Domain’s mischief.

But what did that have to do with them?

If Tingfeng Pavilion fell, they could accept the Dark Domain taking over.

It didn’t matter to them who sat at the top of the intelligence powers.

”The outside world’s criticism of our Tingfeng Pavilion is growing louder.”

Inside the pavilion of Tingfeng Pavilion, a Vice Pavilion Master reported with an ugly expression, ”Moreover, the factions purchasing intelligence from us have significantly decreased, especially those top factions who were intending to buy have canceled their plans.”

Another Vice Pavilion Master looked towards the Pavilion Master shrouded in the Black Robe and said, ”Pavilion Master, are we really not taking any measures? If things continue like this, Tingfeng Pavilion’s position will be untenable, and what’s more, other powers may no longer purchase intelligence from us.”

Underneath the Black Robe, the Pavilion Master’s voice sounded as usual, calm as if not the slightest concerned about the matter.

”Then tell me, what can we do now?”

The two Vice Pavilion Masters looked at each other, at a loss for words.

”Lower the price of high-level intelligence? Or should we go public with an explanation that this wasn’t our doing?” the Black Robed Pavilion Master asked rhetorically: ”Do the powers that need high-level intelligence lack the means? What they need is one hundred percent accuracy of intelligence. Once we lose this reputation of one hundred percent accuracy, what does it matter if we reduce the price?”

”As for making a public explanation...” Speaking of this, the Black Robed Pavilion Master sneered, ”If the true pusher behind this is not caught, without solid evidence, what use is any clarification? Isn’t the member of Tingfeng Pavilion who delivered this intelligence already disappeared?”

This...

Both Vice Pavilion Masters had ashen faces.

Indeed, the personnel responsible for Ye Qiubai’s intelligence had vanished.

According to their guess, they might have already joined the Dark Domain...

”When one whale falls, myriad creatures thrive,” the Black Robed Pavilion Master remarked profoundly: ”Not just the Dark Domain, many powers do not wish to see one overpowering presence. Tingfeng Pavilion has been alone at the top for too long, it is time for a competitor in the intelligence power to emerge.”

Monopoly is of great benefit to Tingfeng Pavilion.

But for other powers seeking to buy intelligence, that’s not an advantage.

Therefore, various top factions counterbalance each other, and even unwilling to actively break the situation, because those old schemers all know once a power dominates alone, without the strength to crush a Great Realm, they will inevitably face catastrophe.

”Then... can we only stand by and watch? If so, Tingfeng Pavilion will...”

Before finishing the sentence, the Black Robed Pavilion Master interrupted: ”No, have people arrange watchers outside the Xuanyuan Family.”

Here, the tone of the Black Robed Pavilion Master turned dark, ”If I’ve guessed correctly, in these days, the Dark Domain will send correct intelligence about Ye Qiu to the Xuanyuan Family... If so, the Dark Domain will be able to firmly secure their position.”

”And... Ye Qiubai probably also has ties with the Dark Domain. If there wasn’t this connection, how could it be that our intelligence error coincided with the Dark Domain delivering the correct intelligence?”

Hearing this, both Vice Pavilion Masters had serious expressions and their eyes filled with a murderous intent.

”It seems this time it’s either Tingfeng Pavilion’s downfall or the Dark Domain’s extinction.”

The Black Robed Pavilion Master chuckled lightly: ”Correct. However, our chances of winning are still greater.”

”After all, Tingfeng Pavilion is a native power of the Cangxuan Continent, and the Dark Domain is a new power from outside. In terms of spreading watchers and influence, they couldn’t possibly compete with us. We just need to keep a close watch on the Xuanyuan Family, and disrupt the Dark Domain’s plan in advance.”

”Understood, we will personally take action!”

Having said that, both Vice Pavilion Masters vanished from the spot.

The Black Robed Pavilion Master lifted his hat, revealing an extremely young face that would astonish any who are from the Tianji Continent.

However, this youthful face carried an incongruously cold and ruthless look.

”Want to swallow Tingfeng Pavilion? Let’s see if you have the appetite, just don’t overstuff yourselves...”

Having spoken, he too disappeared within the pavilion.

...

The public opinion fermented for another three days.

Almost the entirety of the Chaos Realm had heard the news.

The number of people purchasing intelligence from Tingfeng Pavilion had dropped by forty percent!

Almost all first-rate factions and top factions had cut off their cooperation with Tingfeng Pavilion.

In essence, Tingfeng Pavilion has lost its dominance over high-level intelligence.

At the same time, low-level intelligence has been squeezed by the Dark Domain, making Tingfeng Pavilion’s current position extremely awkward.

Some high-sighted first-rate and even top factions had sensed the undercurrents.

But they were also happy to see powers competing with Tingfeng Pavilion, for it could only benefit them.

After all...

Tingfeng Pavilion has monopolized the intelligence of the Chaos Realm for a long, long time; it was high time to cause them some troubles.

Nowadays, Tingfeng Pavilion is becoming tougher and tougher.

And on the fourth day.

The normally tranquil Xuanyuan Family started to get lively...

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PS: Six Chapters today, five more in writing