Chapter 1024 - 267: Another Double Agent, Hoodwinking the Cripple - Master of Strange Dao - NovelsTime

Master of Strange Dao

Chapter 1024 - 267: Another Double Agent, Hoodwinking the Cripple

Author: Unsettling Youtiao
updatedAt: 2025-10-30

The resources of a Divine Dynasty are primarily allocated to the Emperor.

In fact, many times, resources gather dust in warehouses, waiting for the emperor's potential need, ready to be deployed immediately.

The resources occupied are far more than those of an average strong individual.

Walking down the street, Jia Shisi couldn't help but think that if it were the previous emperor, he would probably fear his advancement, suspecting a rebellious heart aiming for the throne.

But the current one seems eager to relinquish everything, initially even unwilling to be Emperor Dui.

Jia Shisi saw clearly that it was not a pretense of refusing, but a genuine desire to avoid it.

Currently, he hasn't taken much from Dadui but instead has brought quite a few things for Dadui and is still working hard outside for its benefit.

If he doesn't become Emperor Dui, who else will?

Jia Shisi was in good spirits, striding forward, enjoying the feeling of being trusted.

In the past, one would find it abnormal if a minister were stronger than the emperor, somewhat troubling.

This kind of abnormality, however, brings a reassuring sense.

Reflecting on the experiences of the first half of his life and the current political situation, nothing feels more comfortable.

He wouldn't let anyone destroy all of this.

The only emperor of Dadui can be the current emperor; all the traitors must die.

With nothing urgent to do, Jia Shisi immersed himself in cultivation with a sense of security.

Perhaps due to a clear mind and unified thoughts with a harmonious outer situation, his cultivation proceeded smoothly, steadily advancing with a solid foundation.

On the other side, Yu Ziqing, who was reluctant to make another trip to Dadui and only delivering messages, was also focused on cultivation.

Unable to trace any useful clues, the acting as the Divine King proceeded as usual smoothly.

The research in the Big Island Cave Heaven continued steadily as well.

To date, the most critical step of validation has been completed.

It is now possible to artificially convert the Sun, Moon, and Star Radiance into the first thread of Spiritual Energy.

Though the cost of this first thread of Spiritual Energy is at least as much as ten Void Escape Scrolls.

Burning money doesn't go this fast!

Yu Ziqing sensibly slightly postponed the plan to establish the research institute.

Despite Dadui's current thriving state, it cannot withstand the money-burning pace of the research institute, which would significantly burden the entire development of Dadui.

Especially in the early period, the pace of money burning is somewhat unbearable.

The main issue is still the lack of people.

With the validation in the Big Island Cave Heaven, a crucial step has been completed, proving that artificial control is feasible.

The next phase of research, besides stable output, is to reduce costs.

The investigation into the reason behind the entire Big Island Cave Heaven stems from this necessity.

As time passed, a material, artifact refining, and rune expert found a material that is cheaper and can directly replace the original exclusive material in performance.

However, just as Yu Ziqing was preparing to make a move when the White Water Egg organization showed some activity.

The ore-producing Grotto Heaven suddenly collapsed.

The grotto heaven was rich in Mysterious Iron, the most common material, while the Southern Sea required a special accompanied ore.

On the surface, it seemed due to overexploitation for thousands of years, combined with someone carelessly removing the Mysterious Iron Ore Mother, causing the mined area to collapse, triggering a chain reaction leading to the grotto heaven collapsing into the Void.

Actually, New No. Ten happened to be there at the time and stated clearly that someone deliberately removed the ore mother and then blew up the mine.

The destroyed area was particularly crucial.

The entire grotto heaven was demolished at a minimal cost.

Old Yang said that achieving this requires an extensive understanding of this grotto heaven's data, preferably thousands of years of mining records, with someone planning it, executed by a strong individual.

Soon after, New Five came to Yu Ziqing to speak about some matters.

Yu Ziqing frowned; he wasn't concerned about the collapse of the ore-producing grotto heaven but felt this all seemed too coincidental.

For the first time, in the Big Island Cave Heaven, a minor spy was discovered, and shortly after, the Divine King summoned New Five for sabotage.

Then, the Big Island Cave Heaven had already been cleared.

This time, as soon as the ore-producing grotto heaven collapsed, the Divine King came for New Five.

More coincidentally, the alternative material was found not long ago, and this news hadn't reached people outside the Big Island Cave Heaven at all.

It seemed like the sabotage was making waves, causing a great commotion, even destroying an entire grotto heaven.

In fact, it was utterly useless.

Yu Ziqing silently calculated the time, considering the delay if the Divine King obtained intelligence via other channels.

Yu Ziqing's expression turned peculiar.

Why does this operation look so familiar?

After pondering, Yu Ziqing realized it was the same as his own actions.

Is someone acting as the Divine King?

Someone providing intelligence to the Divine King is acting as the Divine King!

Moreover, this person can access intelligence from the Big Island Cave Heaven.

Upon reaching this conclusion, Yu Ziqing was somewhat dazed.

Why?

The White Water Egg organization deceives Yu, and Yu Ziqing appears normal, but for those unaware of the internal situation, this wouldn't seem normal.

So, what is this person accomplishing by both providing intelligence to and deceiving the Divine King?

Yu Ziqing didn't understand and didn't continue investigating people within the Big Island Cave Heaven.

The scholars probably don't pose any issues; they are almost overwhelmed, even if they had the capability, they wouldn't find the time to find a quiet, secluded spot to relay information outside without being noticed.

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