"I don't know, everyone's opportunity is different."
"Perhaps a sneeze is an opportunity, or perhaps it's the moment of life and death that unleashes full potential, thus gaining a sliver of opportunity. Who can say for sure?"
Watching Elder Long slowly shake his head, Ye Cangtian furrowed his brow.
His words were essentially useless. In his opinion, this final thin veil was purely a matter of luck...
The two chatted by the blood pool for a while, and then Elder Long changed the subject.
"Brat, don't get too pleased with yourself. Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye. That traitor must have left long ago, right?"
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian was stunned, his expression darkening.
He pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Perhaps, but no matter what, we still have to make a trip to Medicine King Valley.
After all, they likely know the purpose of our visit, and might be waiting for us there!"
Of course, apart from this, Ye Cangtian had another reason that necessitated his trip to Medicine King Valley.
Upon hearing this, Elder Long nodded and said, "Then let's set off now!"
With that, Elder Long turned and left. Seeing this, Ye Cangtian quickly followed.
...
Following the original route, they traveled westward.
After several days of journey and searching, Ye Cangtian and Elder Long finally arrived before a canyon.
The cliffs on both sides of the canyon were at least hundreds of feet high.
These cliffs were as smooth as a mirror, as if they had been cleaved by a single blade, filling one with awe.
Furthermore, at the entrance of the canyon, there were many medicinal herbs. These herbs were all extremely rare varieties and had been growing for a considerable time.
All these signs indicated that this was likely the Medicine King Valley mentioned by Yin Tao.
Ye Cangtian and Elder Long exchanged a glance and then headed towards the direction of Medicine King Valley.
However, after only a few steps, they both stopped simultaneously.
At the entrance of Medicine King Valley, a figure had already appeared.
The person was clad in simple white clothing, with a veil and a conical hat, their face unseen. However, judging by the slightly wrinkled skin, the individual appeared to be an elder.
Ye Cangtian and Elder Long exchanged another glance, their eyes flickering.
Anyone blocking their way here was most likely the traitor from the Hidden Organization, or someone close to that traitor.
Regardless, they had managed to draw these people out, bringing them one step closer to revealing the traitor's identity.
"You've finally arrived. I've been waiting here for you for half a year."
Before Ye Cangtian and the other could speak, the elder opposite them opened his mouth first.
After half a year, even he had begun to wonder if Ye Cangtian and the other had met with an accident, or perhaps had another purpose, and was considering leaving.
But at this very moment, he discovered the two of them again. Truly fortunate.
"Waiting for us for half a year? I can only say you have great perseverance."
Ye Cangtian said indifferently, his gaze then sharpening as he continued, "I assume you're not here to have tea with us? Since you intend to make a move, why not state your name?
I don't kill nameless people, lest I dirty my blade!"
"Arrogant! Before me, you have no right to be arrogant. If it were the old fellow from before, perhaps you might have had a chance!"
As his voice fell, the elder's eyes flashed with disdain. In the next moment, a powerful aura emanated from him.
It was as if he was warning the other party that if they wished to be arrogant, they should compare their strength and see if they possessed the qualification.
Heavenly Realm?
Sensing the aura, Ye Cangtian exchanged another glance with Elder Long. They could now confirm that this person was definitely the Heavenly Realm traitor from the Hidden Organization.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian suddenly smiled, glancing at the other party and mockingly asked, "Lord Chen Yi, have you run out of subordinates? Now you're making a personal move?"
"Ye Cangtian, it seems you know quite a bit!"
"You've narrowed down the traitors of the Hidden Organization to Chen Yi and Hao Tian?"
"However, such clumsy tactics to try and force out my identity are impossible! I've eaten more rice than you've eaten salt!"
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, the elder's body trembled slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
He hadn't exposed his identity for such a long time and hadn't left any clues, so Ye Cangtian couldn't possibly guess his identity.
Considering Ye Cangtian's consistently cunning and treacherous nature, it was undoubtedly an attempt by him to trick the elder into revealing his identity.
"Heh heh, Lord Chen Yi, stop pretending. You've already revealed a flaw."
"Besides, by blocking us two, you intend to silence us. Why continue to disguise yourself in front of us? Doesn't that diminish the prestige of a Heavenly Realm expert?"
"And if we capture you, your identity will be exposed anyway, so why not remove your veil!"
Ye Cangtian said with a slight smile.
If his previous words were merely an attempt to trick the elder into revealing his identity, then now he was about sixty percent certain that the elder was Chen Yi.
This was because, upon hearing his words, the elder's body had visibly paused for a moment, indicating that his composure had momentarily faltered.
"Ye Cangtian, if we were in a different place, perhaps I would let you die as a knowing ghost. But with Medicine King Valley behind me, I can only apologize."
"However, I am somewhat interested in what you said. Tell me, what flaw have I revealed?"
The elder glanced at Ye Cangtian and said slowly.
He would absolutely not reveal his identity, as he was worried it would get out.
His current identity still had great use, and in the future, he might be able to control the Hidden Organization without bloodshed! Thus, not a single detail could be overlooked.
"Heh heh, Lord Chen Yi, stop pretending."
Upon hearing the elder's words, the smile on Ye Cangtian's face grew even more pronounced.
If he had had a sixty percent chance before, now he definitely had an eighty percent chance, because if the other party wasn't Chen Yi, he wouldn't care about the issue of flaws.
Unless he was intentionally trying to mislead him, which was highly unlikely.
With that thought, he revealed some of the points of suspicion.
Firstly, he had seen Chen Yi and Hao Tian in Qingfeng Hall and Zhengqi Hall. At that time, Chen Yi was dressed in simple white clothing, while Hao Tian's attire was slightly more noble and imposing.
In terms of attire, Chen Yi's style was more gentle than the elder's, which was a living habit that was difficult to change.
Secondly, it was the instantaneous, involuntary reaction of Chen Yi's body just moments ago.
Finally, it was the elder's concern about the flaw.
"Ye Cangtian, you truly are observant!"
"However, these do not count as evidence. They are merely your speculations, and I have a hundred ways to refute your conjectures."
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, the elder glanced over, a faint smile appearing on his face.
What Ye Cangtian said was indeed enough to arouse suspicion, but not enough to reveal his true identity. He had many ways to prove that he could be Hao Tian, or he could be Chen Yi.
To stir up this still water once more.
"Hmph! If you don't admit it, then so be it."
"Even a Heavenly Realm expert dares not admit his identity. What more can I say?"
Ye Cangtian snorted coldly and did not dwell on the issue excessively.
In fact, he only had an eighty percent certainty, and what the other party said also made sense.
Furthermore, at this point, the other party's identity was no longer that important.
After this battle, only one side would survive. If he won, the other party's identity would naturally be exposed.
And if he lost, the other party would not let him go, allowing such speculation to spread.
With this in mind, Ye Cangtian glanced at the elder and directly changed the subject, saying, "Traitor, you dare not reveal your identity, so let's forget about that for now. Are there any other matters you dare to admit?"
Upon hearing this, the elder took a deep look at Ye Cangtian and mockingly said, "Do you want to know what I've done before you die? Very well, I can tell you."
In his opinion, Ye Cangtian and Elder Long were surely doomed. Revealing some matters was inconsequential, as they would never be transmitted.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian smiled and quickly asked, "Those factions received the news and surrounded me demanding the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, that was your arrangement, wasn't it?"
"Indeed!"
The elder nodded and directly admitted it.
"They are merely at the Earthly Realm. Do you think they pose a threat to me?" Ye Cangtian asked doubtfully.
"Heh heh, this is not a superfluous move."
The elder, having understood Ye Cangtian's intention, continued, "Think about what these Earthly Realm powerhouses would do after suffering a loss at your hands?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian's eyes flickered, and his expression turned grim as he said, "Are you saying they will harbor resentment towards me and then persuade their behind-the-scenes forces to act against the Hidden Organization?"