Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 1040

Chapter 1040 Fourth Court Meeting

1040 Fourth Court Meeting

"How is it?" asked Pei Lang, calmly glancing at Old Ma in the communication array before him.

"Lin Fan has returned, and he's like the others - with a powerful seal in his soul."

"Even Yang Guowei and Xiao Songxi?"

"Yes. It appeared that Kong might have intervened and helped them."

"I see. What do you think these people are hiding?"

"It could just be that they're just being cautious."

"Even you don't believe these words," sneered Pei Lang. Previously, these people had no direct contact with their faction, but everything changed after their return. Some of these factions even sent warnings toward their cause, telling them to treat their members with better care. It's obvious they've brought a piece of information that is beyond valuable.

An intense killing intent flashed in Pei Lang's eyes as he contemplated eliminating these people. Instead of becoming his aid, they've turned into unknown and uncontrollable variables, and he was unhappy about this. However, the contract they signed indicated he could not intently attack his own people.

Furthermore, other people in the cause did not like him and would take this opportunity to deal with him if he attacked them, not to mention the factions behind these people.

'I also have to consider their relationship with the destined one. Becoming the enemy of someone protected by fate is a foolish choice in these circumstances, ' thought Pei Lang, who successfully convinced himself to calm down. _{frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓}

"Anything else to report?"

"Some of our men have spotted movement from Kong. He might have contacted some of his people."

"He values Lin Fan this much?"

"It appeared so."

"Any sign the Dao Opening Sect has also intervened in this fiasco?" Pei Lang knew the source of these people's changes was most likely Emperor Wang in the lower dimension despite no concrete proof; he might be the source of this valuable information.

"So far, no."

At least there was some good news. Pei Lang grunted softly, "Where are Yang Guowei and Xiao Songxi?"

"Do you still want to convince them?"

"They are the best chance I have to learn what they know."

More than an hour later, Pei Lang closed the communication array with red eyes. His attempt was futile as none of them were willing to speak about what they knew, even with promises of immense wealth and resources. Yang Guowei remained mostly quiet while Xiao Songxi spoke nonsense; he seemed to insinuate he would sell the information in exchange for a Paragon.

Pei Lang was unsure, but if he was, he knew this lad was mad if he thought such a deal would succeed. He had to control every urge in his body to not secretly send these people on a suicide mission. He exhaled as he realized what he must do - become a Paragon.

If he succeeds, his power in the cause and the world will drastically increase. Whatever news these two hid will not be kept from his eyes by then. He might be reluctant to attack the others, but he won't have the same restraint against Lin Fan and the other three.

'Although these people are busy, they would definitely attack me during the process. So, my biggest worry is not the breakthrough but the battle during and after; that's what I must prepare for.'

With his foundation, once he becomes a Paragon, he should not have any issue fighting one or two of these people. However, he will definitely lose if there are more, and if Time Eater shows up, death is the only fate awaiting him.

'I need to time the breakthrough perfectly so that he cannot show up or prepare a way to keep him busy.'