The King Of Warriors novel (Jared Chance) novel Chapter 6768

Admiration filled Mr. Linden's face. He bowed. "Your plans account for everything, My Lord. I am ashamed that I failed to see so far ahead."

"There is more."

Damian continued with leisurely certainty, as if every possibility were already under his control. "Roughly 3,300 feet below that pool, I established three concealed watchposts.

"A Grand Zenith Immortal Level One cultivator guards each post in specially made water-breath robes that conceal every trace of his aura. They monitor the depths at all times.

"Even the slightest disturbance in the current cannot escape them. At the first sign of anything unusual, they will report through a message jade talisman.

"The warning will reach me within half an hour."

He returned to his chair, lifted his cooling tea, and took another sip without noticing its temperature. Calculation swirled through his eyes like a deep-sea vortex.

"If the Water Clan dares to come, so much the better. If Mira alone is not enough leverage, what about adding two, three, or four more?

"They value their people above everything else. Every clansman we hold will make them even less willing to act.

"Once 10 of them are in my hands, I will demand more than one Sea Soul Pearl. I will make them surrender the entire Sea Soul Pearl vein and control of the underwater reefs. They will have no choice but to obey.

"Find your enemy's weakness, and the entire struggle becomes yours to control."

Mr. Linden considered the plan, but his brow slowly furrowed again. "Your methods are masterful, My Lord. I have learned a great deal. But what if the Water Clan sends an exceptionally strong cultivator?

"Calder could come himself, or they might send someone at Grand Zenith Immortal Level Two to break the restrictions by force. The 17 traps may not be enough to hold such a person."

Damian laughed with equal parts contempt and confidence. "That leads them into another trap. Do you believe I am the only expert on this island?

"Do you imagine I support those elders so they can idle away their lives?

"Three elders on Azurewave Island have reached Grand Zenith Immortal Level Two. They usually cultivate in seclusion and appear indifferent to worldly affairs, but I raised each of them as a warrior loyal only to me and willing to die for me. The moment I command it, they will act.

"Once the restrictions activate, all three will reach the plaza within half an hour. Together, they have a 99 percent chance of capturing any infiltrator alive.

"Even Calder himself would gain nothing here."

Damian set down his cup. Cold light flashed through his golden eyes, and his voice turned grave. "Remember this, Mr. Linden.

"In a world where the strong prey on the weak, control never belongs simply to the strongest. It belongs to the one who has prepared for every possibility.

"Calder and I are both at the peak of Grand Zenith Immortal Level Two, and his strength exceeds mine by half a step. But responsibility for his people restrains him at every turn. His precious loyalty to the clan ties his hands.

"I have no such weakness. I will use any means necessary to achieve my goal. I won this contest before it ever began."

Mr. Linden bowed deeply, his voice filled with reverence. "Your vision reaches far beyond mine, My Lord. I have learned my lesson."

Damian waved him away. "Go. Tell the sentries at those posts to remain fully alert. Tonight's darkness is perfect for receiving guests.

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