### Chapter 71: I, Lin Ye, the Jiang Family’s Secret Hand!
At the message array of the Heavenly Machine Pavilion, the diary continued to unveil its secrets.
This particular entry was particularly eye-catching, sparking a frenzy across the entire cultivation world who were longing for more clues about the Blue Star.
Many believed that the Blue Star might very well be the ruins of a Celestial Mansion.
“I really hope the Eternal Emperor can spill a bit more info…”
“Yeah, otherwise, where are we supposed to look? The Nine States are vast!”
“Azure Prefecture seems the most likely, but that’s far from certain.”
“The ruins of the Celestial Mansion, they say it’s like a mini celestial realm inside, granting eternal life!”
“Here it comes, here it comes!”
On the shimmering screen of the message array, a brand new diary entry appeared.
Eternal Emperor Diary, Page 30:
[Ruo Yu has been in seclusion for over five years and still hasn’t come out. Is breaking through to late-stage Nascent Soul really this difficult?]
[It’s been a while since I left Liuyun City.]
[I’ve been wandering around Central State, and I must say, it’s HUGE, filled with stunning places worthy of being called human beauty.]
[Too bad, though! There are so many sects and cultivation families that a lot of places are closed off and off-limits.]
[I have two goals for this journey.]
[First, the urge to go into a deep sleep again is getting stronger. I need to find a suitable place for that.]
[It has to be super safe. When I’m in a deep sleep, I’m at my most vulnerable. If I get discovered, it could spell disaster!]
[And there’s another thing…]
[I need to uncover the truth about this world; I’ve not forgotten the secret of Cangwu Mountain.]
[Heaven won’t forsake the diligent!]
[A chance encounter has led me to discover some clues.]
[The ancient cultivation clan Jiang Family has close ties with the An Family in Ningzhou. There’s definitely some underhanded dealings happening there, and I’m thrilled! This might be a breakthrough!]
[But the Jiang Family is an ancient clan, with tight security and many powerful beings. Sneaking in will be no walk in the park…]
[After careful consideration, I’ve decided to take on a different identity and waltz in openly.]
[An ancient clan can’t rely solely on its own family members.]
[The same goes for the Jiang Family; as a peak Nascent Soul cultivator, it’s easy for me to blend in as a flunky.]
[Plus, my origins pose no issues.]
[I simply changed my name to Lin Ye, passed their little tests, and slipped into the Jiang Family as a flunky.]
[Sure, my status isn’t grand, but at least I can move freely in and out of the Jiang Family, except for a few restricted areas.]
[At first, I was a bit worried.]
[The powerhouses inside the Jiang Family are like clouds in the sky; it’s tough to probe into the restricted areas unnoticed.]
[But after a while, I figured it out!]
[The ancestral elder, Jiang Wujì, is actually a fool! He’s ambitious but incompetent, always blabbing about control, yet can’t even control a sneeze!]
[And he has a fatal weakness; he loves to be buttered up.]
[Jiang Wujì may have incredible talent in cultivation, but when it comes to family affairs, he’s utterly clueless.]
[This gives me great hope and confidence; I just need to wait for the right opportunity…]
[Eventually, through my calculated scheming, I managed to impress Jiang Wujì slowly with my flattery skills.]
[Another six months later.]
[Jiang Wujì suddenly promoted me to be his direct disciple.]
[As the elder’s disciple, my status shot up, and I’ve now gained access to many secrets. Although there’s still some caution, gaining his trust is just a matter of time.]
Ha ha…
This diary entry ends here.
Though it’s not lengthy, the information revealed shocked the entire cultivation world.
In an instant, cultivators everywhere were buzzing with excitement.
“Is it true? Does the Jiang Family really have problems?”
“I said so when the An Family had their issues; Jiang Family wouldn’t escape unscathed, didn’t I? I saw through it all!”
“It seems this time the Jiang Family’s collaboration with the major forces against the Liyue Celestial Dynasty is not a simple matter.”
“What’s interesting is that the Eternal Emperor actually infiltrated the Jiang Family?”
“Lin Ye? That name rings a bell! He was one of Jiang Wujì’s trusted aides, the steward of the Jiang Family! Jiang Family’s Night Shadow Guards – he created them!”
“He was once highly trusted by Jiang Wujì, hailed as the Jiang Family’s secret hand!”
“Ha ha! Lin Ye turned out to be the Eternal Emperor acting as a spy; that’s a bombshell!”
“I’ve heard of Jiang Wujì, and he does love to brag about being in control.”
“Ambitious but utterly incompetent… ha! I can’t wait to see Jiang Wujì’s face right now.”
Hehehe, that laugh fits perfectly.
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Liyue Celestial Dynasty.
Ye Qingge read the diary with a smile that could startle ghosts, waves of chaos churning in front of her, looking quite frightening.
Unfortunately, no one was around to appreciate it.
Only Qing Dai was by her side, but to her, these waves didn’t seem like much at all…
After smiling for a bit, Ye Qingge said, “It’s all you, huh? You can pull off anything!”
“Jiang Wujì is probably going to be infuriated to d*ath because of you!”
“Giggling…”
Nearby, Qing Dai also chuckled, a hint of oddity gleaming in her eyes as her curiosity about this ‘benefactor’ grew.
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Jiang Family Estate!
In a cave rich with spiritual energy.
Jiang Wujì’s face was as dark as the depths of a thunderstorm, his chest heaving, veins throbbing on his forehead.
He glared at the diary on the screen with a murderous look.
Ambitious but incompetent!
Utterly foolish!
Always talking about being in control and loving to be flattered!
Lin Feng’s judgments felt like daggers, stabbing deep into his heart.
And then twisting…
Now the whole world knows, making him, the elder of the Jiang Family, feel utterly humiliated.
“Eternal Emperor!”
Jiang Wujì erupted, roaring like a crazed beast, “I won’t let this slide! I swear I’ll tear you to pieces!”
His fury was fueled by another crucial reason.
Lin Feng was actually the former Lin Ye.
His faithful aide who later sacrificed for the Jiang Family, even though his remains couldn’t be found.
In retrospect, everything was part of Lin Feng’s deliberate scheme.
Moments later.
Jiang Wujì regulated his energy, calming down a bit, but then another horrifying thought struck him.
Lin Ye is the Eternal Emperor!
“Seriously?! That means all my Jiang Family secrets are now known to him?”
His face turned pale, and even his body trembled slightly!
If not for his high cultivation level, he would have spat bl**d on the spot. Just thinking of the secrets being exposed made him feel an immense panic.
