<h4>Chapter 1335: Chapter 1643: The Shi Family’s Ambition</h4>


    "Ling Cheng, the entire Beijing has been searched, but there’s no trace of Su He, and we haven’t found his body either. It seems he’s not only escaped but also survived." Yuan Yun reported thetest news.


    "Third Brother, let’s recall all our men, there’s no need to search anymore. Although we didn’t capture Su He, at least we took down Qin Chuan. Now, Su He is all alone, without the backing of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, he shouldn’t be able to stir up much trouble." Ling Chen said.


    Next to him, Xia Yue asked, "What are you nning to do with Qin Chuan’s body?"


    Ling Chen pondered for a while and said, "Qin Chuan was part of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, we might as well return his body to them."


    Upon hearing this, Qiu Yong and the others were taken aback, "Ling Cheng, you want to send it to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion? Isn’t that inappropriate? If you do that, it will be as good as telling them you were the one who killed Qin Chuan. The rtionship between our Dragon Tiger Hall and the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is already very tense, doing so might make them hate us even more."


    Ling Chen nodded and said, "Big Brother, I’m aware of all this."


    "Then why are you doing it?"


    "I want to give everyone a warning and simultaneously establish the authority of the Dragon Tiger Hall. I want everyone in the Martial Arts world to know that those who oppose Dragon Tiger Hall will not have a good end, regardless if they are from the Earthly List or the Heavenly List, our Dragon Tiger Hall will not spare them."


    Ling Chen was very determined about this matter. He knew that doing so would make Su Mei resentful, but he had no other choice. This was a perfect opportunity for the Dragon Tiger Hall to surpass the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and be the new overlord of the Martial Arts world. At the same time, he also wanted to remind the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion not to take any more extreme actions, otherwise, the Dragon Tiger Hall would show no mercy.


    Even though he was friends with Su Mei, when it came to the two major Martial Arts forces of the Dragon Tiger Hall and the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, he had to be ruthless at times.


    Three dayster.


    Qin Chuan’s body was transported to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.


    Seeing the bodyid out in the main hall, Su Mei’s eyes turned red. Although Qin Chuan had colluded with Su He and done many bad things secretly, over the years, he had also been secretly protecting her safety. She had known Qin Chuan since she could remember, and in her heart, his status was no less than Su He’s.


    Now, seeing Qin Chuan’s body lying there, she could not feel good.


    Soon, Du Kang, who received the news, also rushed over. Seeing Qin Chuan’s body, Du Kang’s expression changed slightly, and he asked, "Pavilion Master, who sent this body?"


    "People from the Dragon Tiger Hall." Su Mei bit her lip and said, "They said Elder Qin and my grandfather were ambushed, trying to assault Ling Chen, and ended up falling into his trap."


    "What about your grandfather?"


    "I don’t know. I asked them, but they didn’t say a word. I guess either he escaped or was captured by them."


    Du Kang thought about it and said, "With your grandfather’s strength, he shouldn’t be easily captured." Having said that, Du Kang sighed lightly, "Your grandfather is too stubborn. The matter has already concluded, why must he provoke Ling Chen further."


    "Grandfather wanted the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to rise again." Su Mei said sadly, "Everything he did was for the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, but his methods were too radical. As of today, the decline of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is all his doing."


    "Recently, there have been many rumors in the Martial Arts world that the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has lost its power, and the current overlord is no longer the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, but the Dragon Tiger Hall."


    "That is inevitable." Su Mei replied, "We should actually feel fortunate. Had I not made an agreement with Ling Chen, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion would have faced the wrath of everyone in the Martial Arts world. At that time, not to mention lingering on, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion might not even exist. Regardless of other things, it’s thanks to Ling Chen that the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion can still survive."


    "However, now that he has sent Qin Chuan’s body, do you know what this means?"


    Su Mei nodded gently and said, "I know. Indeed, it makes me ufortable. But what does that matter? Compared to other things, this is trivial."


    "Pavilion Master, what are you nning to do next? The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has been established for hundreds of years and has never faced such a predicament."


    Upon hearing this, Su Mei sighed, "Elder Du, to be honest, I don’t know what to do either. The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has always held a transcendent status in the Martial Arts world, and no one dared to openly oppose it. Because of this, the people of the Pavilion have long lost their fighting spirit. They believe they are number one in the world, and no one dares to challenge them. Over time, they have all lost their passion forpetition. Elder Du, I have thought a lot during this time. The biggest threat to us is not the Dragon Tiger Hall, but ourselves, our centuries ofcency at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. They have gotten used to a superior life and simply do not wish to fight."


    After listening to Su Mei, Du Kang nodded and said, "Pavilion Master, you are correct; this is indeed the downside of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."


    "If we do not find a solution to this problem, we do not need any external forces to suppress us; the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion will inevitably head towards destruction. Elder Du, you are well-versed and knowledgeable; what strategy do you have for this matter?"


    Du Kang pondered for a moment and said, "There is a way: to ignite their spirit ofpetition. The Dragon Tiger Hall presents a suitable target. We could use them as an imaginary enemy. However, the critical issue is that we must achieve a victory to give the people of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion hope, to show them that although the Pavilion is currently weak, it still possesses strength and does not fear any enemy. Once they regain confidence, everything else will be much easier."


    "Victory..." Su Mei murmured, "But, Elder Du, with grandfather gone and Elder Qin dead, our strength in the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has greatly decreased. How can wepete with the Dragon Tiger Hall to achieve victory?"


    Du Kang pointed to his head and said, "If force is not an option, then outwit them. Pavilion Master, to be honest, I have long been aware of the existence of the Skyhawk Pavilion and the things they do. However, I have always remained silent and never mentioned anything. Why? Because a powerful force must have both dark and light sides. Many challenges cannot be resolved through normal means, so someone must engage in the shadowy deeds. The strategy I’m referring to will involve some extraordinary measures. It is said that those who achieve great things do not bother with small details. Pavilion Master, I feel the first change must be with your perspective."