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Fu Xuan continued, "I have already foreseen the impending disaster, and I also learned some information from the general before coming here."

"Considering this, and the previous operations and interrogation results against the Star Core Hunters..."

"I have some guesses about who is behind the disaster that has befallen Luofu, but I don't know if they are correct..."

"Therefore, I have come here specifically to verify this with His Excellency the Supreme Judge."

Zhong Heng was also intrigued by Fu Xuan's words: "Oh? I wonder how Grand Diviner Fu plans to verify this?"

Fu Xuan took out two pens and handed one to Zhong Heng: "It's simple, we can each write down a name."

"Okay!" Zhongheng nodded, tore off a small piece of paper, and wrote a name on it.

The same applies to Fu Xuan.

After both of them finished writing, they unveiled the book at the same time, and everyone in the pavilion stepped forward to examine it.

Both small slips of paper bore the same name – Huanlong.

"Indeed, among all the Great Lords of Annihilation, there is only one who is adept at both concealing his true nature and manipulating people's hearts."

His own guess was confirmed, and Fu Xuan felt a sense of satisfaction mixed with a touch of pride.

Immediately following this was the worry that the divination had been confirmed: "There will be misfortune in the journey, and nothing will be of benefit... It really has come true, how awful."

Seeing that March 7th and Xing seemed not to understand, Zhongheng kindly explained: "The rise falls between Qian and Zhen. Actions will bring misfortune, and nothing will be gained. This hexagram is called 'Heavenly Thunder Without Delusion'."

"It means there is no falsehood, but actions will lead to disaster and bring no benefit."

The divination results did indeed come true. For example, Kafka's interrogation was full of riddles, and she escaped with a blade. Tingyun was switched by Huanlong, and Jingyuan was injured in the battle.

However, judging from the structure of the hexagram, with Qian above and Zhen below, it is a result of the body overcoming the function. After introducing the external variable train group, the overall result is still quite good.

Fu Xuan was somewhat surprised: "Your Excellency the Judge is also skilled in divination?"

Zhong Heng waved his hand: "I'm just getting old and have read some related books. I can't do what Fu Taibu does, casting hexagrams and interpreting them with ease."

Walter frowned: "So, the Great Lord of Annihilation, Illusionary Aura, is currently hiding on the Immortal Ship, Luofu?"

Fu Xuan put away his paper and pen and nodded: "Based on the results obtained after verification by both parties, this is indeed the case."

"The most troublesome thing right now is that the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light; we don't even know where they are hiding."

"Moreover, before becoming the Great Lord of Annihilation, he was a powerful Suiyang..."

"This thing is adept at arousing people's desires, and its ability to possess and transform is also extremely strong."

"With so many people coming and going on Luofu during this period, trying to find out who is suspected of being possessed one by one is like looking for a needle in a haystack."

Jing Yuan propped his head up with one hand: "It's alright. Since she went to such lengths to come to Luofu, she must have something she wants."

"And right now, the most conspicuous thing on Luofu is only..."

Fu Xuan exclaimed in unison, "The Mysterious Root of the Jianmu Tree!"

He then lowered his head in deep thought: "But what use is this Jianmu tree to a messenger destined for 'destruction'?"

Jing Yuan lowered his eyes and said in a deep voice, "A series of events have occurred on Luofu. The Medicine King's secret technique is being used to fish in troubled waters, and the Jianmu tree has been revived. With a little contact, regardless of whether the other party really craves the things bestowed by the Longevity Plague Ancestor, at least those people with ulterior motives hidden within Luofu have been successfully provoked by the other party."

"I know that Luofu must have external enemies, because the star core cannot appear out of thin air; someone must have used some means to infiltrate it into the immortal ship. As for the internal troubles of Luofu, they must be the treacherous organization 'The Secret Teachings of the Medicine King,' which presents itself as a prosperous people."

"Kafka's case perfectly corroborates my conjecture."

Fu Xuan was speechless at Jing Yuan's words: "You... General, when did you think of this?"

Jing Yuan smiled, as if to say: "Fu Qing, if you want to be a general, you still have to train: The star core eroded many places, but it bypassed the two key locations of the Divine Strategy Palace and the Nether Prison, which is obviously a scheme."

"The enemy's scheme must mean they have inside information about Luofu, so internal troubles are about to erupt."

"Understanding these two points isn't difficult..."

"The news Fu Qing brought earlier has completed this puzzle—haha, the Star Core Hunters are indeed interesting. They went through such a long and winding road, all to connect the Immortal Ship and the Train. Who would have thought?"

Fu Xuan quickly interrupted Jing Yuan's long-winded speech: "General, don't be so leisurely now! The 'Jianmu' tree..."

"No need to search anymore, that's the star core. The traitor threw it into the cave where Jianmu is located, causing Jianmu to grow again. Look, the Medicine King's secret technique has finally made its move."

Fu Xuan nodded: "A crisis can also be an opportunity. Once you know where the problem lies, everything will be easier to handle."

Jing Yuan looked at Fu Xuan, smiling but saying nothing.

Fu Xuan realized what was happening: "Uh... was it my idea again?"

"Yes, I knew Fu Qing would have a solution."

"Alas, in my opinion, the most important task at present is to gather the Cloud Cavalry and rush to the cave where the Jianmu tree is rooted to remove the evil spirit in the star core and stop its rebirth."

Jing Yuan nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Fu Qing's insightful observation is certainly the fastest shortcut to solving the problem, but sometimes, the fastest is not necessarily the best. Guess why I held back even though I already knew where the star core was?"

Fu Xuan thought for a moment, then sat up straight and looked at Jing Yuan with half-closed eyes: "General."

"Hmm, how is it?"

"...You scoundrel!"

"Haha, nip it in the bud... Wait a little longer. The fact that the 'Secret Teachings of the Medicine King' chose this moment to act shows that the Cloud Cavalry has taken control of the overall situation. The traitor is getting impatient. Now we have a legitimate reason to act, and it's the perfect time to wipe them all out."

Seeing Jing Yuan still looking so relaxed, Fu Xuan became anxious instead: "If he just sits there like this, what if something unexpected happens? How can the general bear the loss?!"

Jing Yuan chuckled and turned his gaze to the train crew: "Hehe, Fu Qing, I still have a secret weapon I haven't used yet."

"At a time when we need manpower, since the Star Core Hunters are willing to form an alliance between the train and us, Jing Yuan will not stand on ceremony."

Xing swallowed the pastry in her mouth, and upon hearing this, she didn't bother to wipe the crumbs from the corner of her mouth. She glanced at Fu Xuan, then looked at Jing Yuan, whose eyes were filled with a smile:

"So... you're going to order us around again?"

March 7th echoed listlessly, "I knew it! The moment the general smiled, we were about to be ordered around!"

Fu Xuan sighed, rubbing his forehead in exasperation. He felt the pain in his temples intensify. "Sigh~ It's my fault. I had too many expectations of the General..."

"Have you no mercy! You're using this surprise force way too often. Don't we have anyone else capable on Luofu Mountain?!"

Jing Yuan looked down at the tiny Fu Xuan, smiling without saying a word.

Fu Xuan, feeling uneasy under Jing Yuan's gaze, visibly tensed up: "Why...are you staring at me like that?"

"I must also remind the general! The location of the 'Jianmu' is a secret within a secret, allowing outsiders to make contact—"

Jing Yuan picked up where Fu Xuan left off: "There are rules and regulations. I also want to remind you, Fu Qing, that there are rules and regulations after the Immortal Ship comes into existence. In times of crisis, use the rules and regulations if they are applicable, and discard them if they are not."

"So, I'm going to make a decision that goes against the rules. Ah, maybe more than one, haha, just thinking about it is so satisfying!"

"Fu Qing, I am entrusting you with the military tally. You will be in command of the Cloud Cavalry, providing support outside the Dan Ding Si Cave Heaven near the 'Jianmu' (a sacred tree)."

As Jing Yuan spoke, he casually took out a military tally from his pocket and handed it to Fu Xuan.

Fu Xuan accepted the military tally with an incredulous look on his face: "Me? I'm going to lead the troops?"

Jing Yuan smiled and nodded: "That's right, Fu Qing, haven't you always wanted to try out what it's like to be a general?"

Fu Xuan suppressed his excitement and looked at Jing Yuan in surprise: "You usually wouldn't allow it, but this time you suddenly... understand, so I'll do as you say."

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