382: Chapter 379 Causes Another Mutiny in the Army

Inside a palace within the Flowing Fire Sect.

Shen Guhong was concentrating on comprehending a profound Cultivation Technique.

After a morning of study, he had already grasped the core essence of the Cultivation Technique. He was planning to continue deducing it in the afternoon, aiming to fully master the technique and achieve a Breakthrough in his current Realm as soon as possible.

However, just as he was circulating his Cultivation Technique, trying to absorb Spiritual Qi to stabilize what he had comprehended, a strange feeling of stagnation instantly swept through his entire body.

Shen Guhong slowly opened his eyes; the sharpness and determination originally in them were now completely replaced by intense confusion and bewilderment.

He furrowed his brows, subconsciously increasing the intensity of his Cultivation Technique to absorb the Spiritual Qi around him. Yet, no matter how he urged his spiritual power, the Spiritual Qi around him seemed stagnant, moving as slowly as a snail crawling, gathering into his body bit by bit. The Speed was drastically reduced compared to before, not even one-fiftieth of what it used to be.

"What is going on?" Shen Guhong's tone was filled with doubt and confusion, and the aura around him inevitably became somewhat chaotic.

In the past, his Speed of absorbing Spiritual Qi was swift; even when in a place with thin Spiritual Qi, he could quickly fill his Dantian. But now, even though a Spirit Gathering Array was set up in the palace and the Spiritual Qi was dense, he found it difficult to absorb it quickly. The circulation of spiritual power within his body also became incredibly stagnant, as if something was secretly hindering his Cultivate.

Anxious, he quickly restrained his mind, wanting to immerse himself back into the comprehension of the Cultivation Technique to consolidate what he had learned in the morning. But the next second, something even more alarming happened.

He desperately tried to recall the core of the Cultivation Technique he had just comprehended that morning, but his mind was a blank slate. Those cultivation mantras and circulation paths that were originally clearly etched in his mind had vanished without a trace, as if they had been erased.

"What on earth is going on?" Shen Guhong stood up abruptly, his malevolent Qi instantly erupting. The documents in the hall were blown away by the shockwave, scattering everywhere. "I clearly comprehended the core of the Cultivation Technique this morning, how could I suddenly forget it?"

Shen Guhong pressed his hands against his temples, trying desperately to recall, the veins on his forehead bulging. His expression was full of disbelief and panic. But no matter how hard he tried, there were only scattered fragments in his mind, and he simply could not piece together the complete essence of the Cultivation Technique, as if he had never comprehended it at all.

He suppressed the raging waves in his heart, sat back down on the prayer mat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and looked inward.

The spiritual power in his Dantian was full, and his Meridians were unobstructed. There were no signs of any injuries recurring, nor did he detect any intrusion of evil power. Yet, the sharp drop in his Cultivate Speed and the forgetting of the comprehended Cultivation Technique—these two strange things were truly happening to him.

Shen Guhong tried to circulate his Cultivation Technique and absorb Spiritual Qi again, but the Spiritual Qi remained stagnant, and his Cultivate made no progress.

He also tried to deduce other familiar Cultivation Techniques, only to find that the techniques he had once known by heart had now become obscure and difficult to understand. Even some basic circulation mantras required repeated recollection to remember, and his comprehension Speed had also dropped significantly, making him a completely different person from before.

"Could I have been cursed by someone?" Shen Guhong opened his eyes abruptly, his gaze full of confusion and agitation, the killing intent around him becoming increasingly intense.

He knew that there were many kinds of curses within the Yao Race.

His current situation was exactly the same as having been cursed by someone.

"Could it be that the Grand Elder acted in secret, using some strange method to plot against me?"

The first person Shen Guhong thought of was the Grand Elder of the Yao Race.

He was very clear that he and the Grand Elder had a grudge.

Moreover, within the Yao Race, only the Grand Elder had the ability to cast such a curse.

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Flowing Fire Sect.

Liuhuo Hall.

Many experts of the Yao Race had gathered here.

However, because of the setbacks on the front line, coupled with the significant decrease in his Cultivate Speed, Shen Guhong's expression was very poor.

On both sides below, Gou Feng, Liu Feng, Shen Hu, Shen Bing, and a group of other Yao Race experts stood with their heads bowed, their expressions varied.

"Everyone, do any of you have any way to regain control of the army?" Shen Guhong looked down at the people below.

Many Yao Race experts all lowered their heads.

After all, most of the generals of the Yao Race army were the Grand Elder's people.

They simply could not regain control from the Grand Elder's hands.

"Trash! You are all trash!" Shen Guhong slammed his hand onto the armrest of his main seat. With a loud "bang," the armrest instantly shattered, and wood chips flew everywhere.

At this moment, Liu Feng suddenly stepped forward and said, "Leader, this subordinate has a plan that can allow the Leader to regain control of the front-line army!"

"What plan do you have?" Shen Guhong asked hurriedly.

"Currently, the front-line army's military pay is insufficient, and the soldiers are full of complaints. Why not take the opportunity to rob the military pay and cause the front-line army to mutiny again!" Liu Feng explained.

As soon as his voice fell, there was an instant uproar in the hall. Gou Feng, Shen Hu, Shen Bing, and others all looked up, their faces full of shock and disbelief, and then they all spoke up to stop him.

"No! Liu Feng, are you crazy?"

"If the front-line army mutinies again, the morale will definitely be chaotic, and the situation on the front line will be completely out of control."

"At that time, the Human Race will definitely take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, and our Yao Race may be doomed!"

"That's right! Never carry out such a poisonous plan! The front-line soldiers have already suffered heavy casualties. If we rob the military pay and incite a mutiny again, it will be destroying our own Foundation. How can we do such a thing that pains our loved ones and gladdens our enemies?"

"Leader, Liu Feng's plan is too dangerous. Once implemented, the consequences will be unimaginable. Please think twice, my Lord, and do not adopt this plan."

Everyone spoke one after another, trying to dissuade him, their expressions agitated. It was clear they all thought Liu Feng's strategy was too absurd, practically seeking their own destruction.

Liu Feng remained bowing, his expression unchanged, as if he had already anticipated everyone's reaction, simply waiting silently for Shen Guhong's decision.

Shen Guhong sat on the main seat, his brows slightly furrowed, and a glimmer of contemplation flashed in his eyes.

It was not that he hadn't noticed the danger of this plan, but he was currently trapped in a difficult situation, his Cultivate was hindered, he was powerless to contend with the Grand Elder, and the front-line setbacks were constant; he no longer had a better way.

After a moment of silence, he slowly raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and said to Liu Feng in a calm tone: "It's fine, continue."

Seeing Shen Guhong signaling him to continue, Liu Feng said: "This subordinate's plan is not a reckless act, but a countermeasure after careful consideration."

"First, the Yao Race's front-line army is now entirely in the hands of the Grand Elder. The Grand Elder is ambitious and wants to eliminate the Leader. If he is allowed to fully control the army and completely consolidate his power, those of us who are loyal to the Leader will sooner or later be exterminated by him. By then, we won't even have a place to be buried!"

Liu Feng's words were heart-piercing. The hall instantly quieted down. The agitation on the faces of Gou Feng, Shen Hu, and others gradually faded, replaced by a trace of solemnity.

They had to admit that Liu Feng's words were not without reason.

They were already at odds with the Grand Elder.

If the Grand Elder really controlled the front-line army, the first ones he would deal with would not be the Human Race, but them.

Shen Guhong sat on the main seat, his brows also slightly furrowed.

"Second, most of the generals on the Yao Race front line are the Grand Elder's people!"

"If the army mutinies, we can take the opportunity to kill these people!"

"Then arrange for our people to go in!" Liu Feng continued.

Hearing Liu Feng's words, Shen Hu nodded slightly.

If the army did not mutiny, it would be impossible for them to control the front-line army, and they could only watch the Grand Elder take control of the army step by step.

"Third, if the Leader wants to annex the Southern Region, he must have the Yao Race army!"

"If the Grand Elder annexes the Southern Region in the future, then all the credit will be the Grand Elder's!"

"And the one who becomes a Nascent Soul by relying on the Yao Race's Luck will also be the Grand Elder, not the Leader!" Liu Feng explained.

As soon as Liu Feng finished speaking, Shen Guhong's expression changed drastically.

What he cared about most in his life was his reputation.

He had also always wanted to annex the Southern Region and become a Nascent Soul by relying on the Yao Race's Luck.

If the Grand Elder really annexed the Southern Region, then it would be the Grand Elder who became a Nascent Soul.

"Everyone, what do you think?" Shen Guhong asked aloud.

"This subordinate agrees with this plan!"

"We have long been at odds with the Grand Elder!"

"If he is allowed to control the army, we will definitely be the first to be retaliated against!"

"Father, if you want to become a Nascent Soul, you must have the Yao Race's Luck!"

Shen Hu, Gou Feng, Shen Bing, and others all agreed with Liu Feng's words.

Although the Yao Race army mutinying would cause a large number of Yao Race soldiers to die.

But in this way, they could regain control of the Yao Race army.

They could also have a glimmer of survival in the struggle against the Grand Elder.

Shen Guhong sat upright on the main seat, his hand tapping the armrest incessantly, his brows tightly furrowed.

After a long silence, his gaze slowly swept over the people below and finally fell on Liu Feng. The hesitation in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a trace of determination and ruthlessness.

Now that he was trapped in a predicament, his Cultivate hindered, and the front line suffering repeated setbacks, he had no way out. This seemingly dangerous and poisonous plan of Liu Feng's might be his only chance to turn the tables.

"Good, do as you say." Shen Guhong's voice broke the dead silence of the hall.

"Although this plan is risky, it is the only way to break the deadlock right now. If it succeeds, we can regain military power and settle scores with the Grand Elder."

Shen Guhong's gaze shifted, and he began to deploy tasks methodically, every sentence carrying an irresistible majesty: "Shen Hu!"

"This subordinate is here!" Shen Hu raised his head abruptly and bowed in response. Although there were concerns in his expression, he was still respectful.

"You will immediately lead a team of elites to the Yao Race territory and rob the Spirit Stone convoy headed to the front line. You must do it cleanly and leave no traces."

Shen Guhong's tone was solemn, "Remember, make it loud. You must let the front-line soldiers know about the robbery of the military pay, completely ignite their resentment, and incite the army to mutiny."

"This subordinate obeys!" Shen Hu clasped his fists and accepted the order.

Shen Guhong's gaze turned to Shen Bing and Liu Feng, his tone still cold: "Shen Bing, Liu Feng, you two will immediately head to the front line, notify the Third Elder, and guide the mutiny!"

"When the army mutinies and morale is in chaos, take the opportunity to kill the generals planted in the army by the Grand Elder. In the chaos, gather the troops loyal to me and contain the Grand Elder's forces."

"This subordinate obeys!" Shen Bing and Liu Feng bowed and accepted the order simultaneously.

Shen Guhong's gaze looked at Gou Feng below.

He remembered that he had ordered Gou Feng to search for the golden eagle token last year.

To allow many Yao Race experts to enter the Golden Eagle Secret Realm to obtain the Golden Core Divine Ability.

"Gou Feng, how many golden eagle tokens have you collected?"

Hearing the three words "golden eagle token," Gou Feng's whole body stiffened. His originally solemn expression instantly became panicked. He stammered for a long time, unable to say a word, his face full of guilt and fear.