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Chapter 445 Blueprint of Control · Oct 15, 2026

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401 Chapter 401 One Man Against Three! 2026-10-15
402 Chapter 402 Three Great Ascension Demonic Elder Killed! 2026-10-15
403 Chapter 403 Carried Away by Force (Literally) 2026-10-15
404 Chapter 404 Third Clash Ends 2026-10-15
405 Chapter 405 The Call to Withdraw 2026-10-15
406 Chapter 406 Return to the Bai Clan? 2026-10-15
407 Chapter 407 The Saint-Grade Technique Revelation 2026-10-15
408 Chapter 408 Reaching Top Spirit Severing Realm! 2026-10-15
409 Chapter 409 Teaching the Grand Elders 2026-10-15
410 Chapter 410 The Return of the Half-Qilin 2026-10-15
411 Chapter 411 The Battlefield of Relentless Fury 2026-10-15
412 Chapter 412 Sword Turned Against Great Ascension Realm 2026-10-15
413 Chapter 413 Fated to Die Here 2026-10-15
414 Chapter 414 No Path Left to Victory 2026-10-15
415 Chapter 415 Beast Tide Came to an End 2026-10-15
416 Chapter 416 The Letter from Home 2026-10-15
417 Chapter 417 Toward the Great Wilderness 2026-10-15
418 Chapter 418 Then Iʼll Make You Speak 2026-10-15
419 Chapter 419 Bai Zihan Vs Mó Zun! 2026-10-15
420 Chapter 420 Bai Zihanʼs Threat 2026-10-15
421 Chapter 421 Bai Zihan Crippled??? 2026-10-15
422 Chapter 422 Iʼm Crippled! 2026-10-15
423 Chapter 423 Engagement Broken?? 2026-10-15
424 Chapter 424 Iʼll Not Give him! 2026-10-15
425 Chapter 425 Mu Yuelan Hears The News 2026-10-15
426 Chapter 426 Leaving The Northen Defense Line 2026-10-15
427 Chapter 427 Emergency State of the Bai Clan 2026-10-15
428 Chapter 428 Paths to Downfall 2026-10-15
429 Chapter 429 An Invitation to the Capital 2026-10-15
430 Chapter 430: The Cripple Walks into the Imperial Capital 2026-10-15
431 Chapter 431 Desolate Heavenʼs Emperor! 2026-10-15
432 Chapter 432 Rewards Bestowed By Then Emperor! 2026-10-15
433 Chapter 433 A Crippled Dragon Stands Before the Throne 2026-10-15
434 Chapter 434 A Marriage Bestowed, a Line Crossed 2026-10-15
435 Chapter 435 Declaration Of Love! 2026-10-15
436 Chapter 436 Threads of Desire, Unmoving Heart 2026-10-15
437 Chapter 437 Bewitched!!! 2026-10-15
438 Chapter 438: The Ninth Princess’s Mask 2026-10-15
439 Chapter 439 Twice Refused Beneath the Dragon Throne 2026-10-15
440 Chapter 440 Beauty Beneath a Mask 2026-10-15
441 Chapter 441 Assassin at Imperial Banquet! 2026-10-15
442 Chapter 442 An Assassin Beneath the Dragon Throne 2026-10-15
443 Chapter 443 Alliance in the Dark 2026-10-15
444 Chapter 444 Grade-8 Pill?! 2026-10-15
445 Chapter 445 Blueprint of Control 2026-10-15
446 Chapter 446 Heavenly Mandate Assimilation Art! 2026-10-15
447 Chapter 447 False Betrayal, True Scheme 2026-10-15
448 Chapter 448 An Alliance Forged in Resentment 2026-10-15
449 Chapter 449 Dispute Flaring 2026-10-15
450 Chapter 450 The Quiet Sharpening of Blades 2026-10-15

Chapter 445 Blueprint of Control ”So even the Imperial Family has joined them.”

Bai Zihan muttered softly, more amused than surprised.

He had expected it, though it hadnʼt been confirmed.

He was currently reading the information gathered by Kong Zhanghong, and it contained everything they thought they were secretly discussing.

In truth, uncovering it had been far easier than most would imagine.

Kong Zhanghong had made use of the Black Lantern Society to join the alliance of the Li-Zhao Clan, who were desperate to gather allies.

The Li-Zhao Clan seemed to be familiar with the Black Lantern Society, and more than the groupʼs strength, they coveted their network.

Since they already knew that the assassination attempt on Bai Zihan a year ago had been Black Latern Societyʼs work, they trusted that they were against the Bai Clan.

Moreover, the Black Lantern Society also provided information about the Bai Clan to earn that trust.

Of course, all the information was what Bai Zihan deliberately wanted them to know-such as how many people from the Bai Clan would attend the Imperial Celebration.

The number of flying ships used, and other details, all of which turned out to be accurate.

Because of this, they found that the Black Lantern Society was far more helpful than expected, and they openly trusted them.

Thus, there was not much that Bai Zihan didnʼt know about the plans his enemies were making behind their backs. ”Emperor...”

Bai Zihan muttered as he thought about the man he had met recently.

After seeing Qin Lingxiao, it was difficult to discern whether the Emperor had been replaced or not.

But one thing was definitely certain-a foreign force was intervening in the Desolate Heaven Empire.

Either way, the Imperial Family was his enemy now.

The Shen Clan was also one to be wary of, though they werenʼt as powerful as the Imperial Family.

Bai Zihan fell silent.

Against the combined forces of the Li Clan, Zhao Clan, and the Imperial Family, the Bai Clan could still stand.

It would be difficult.

But not impossible.

If it were only those forces, Bai Zihan was confident the Bai Clan could grind them down-even if the price would be steep.

However-

The real variable was not them.

It was the foreign force lurking behind the curtain.

Qin Lingxiao!

There was also Xi Yuʼs force. Though her stated objective was to give him a Grade-8 pill, there might be ulterior motives.

If those forces chose to intervene directly, the situation would change entirely.

Even if the Bai Clan survived the first wave, the next would be fatal.

Bai Zihan did not know which empire Qin Lingxiao or Xi Yu originated from.

One thing, however, was certain.

Foreign intervention was no longer a possibility.

It was already happening.

And Bai Zihan had no intention of letting the Bai Clan bleed itself dry before that storm even arrived.

Reducing casualties mattered.

He didnʼt want to be exhausted before facing a much more powerful opponent.

He leaned back slightly, fingers tapping against the armrest.

Then-

A plan formed in his mind.

Simple.

Blunt.

Effective.

If the Li-Zhao Alliance could expand, then so could the Bai Clanʼs.

They were already doing so, though the process was slow, as Bai Tianheng didnʼt believe that forming too many alliances with numerous clans would be beneficial.

The number of forces trying to join the Bai Clanʼs alliance was greater than that of the Li-Zhao Alliance.

However, with the Imperial Family taking their side, the balance tipped in favor of the Li-Zhao Alliance.

It wasnʼt just the Imperial Family they would need to fight.

Those allied with the Imperial Family also had to be accounted for-and their combined strength was almost equal to the Li or Zhao Clan alone.

One might say the Bai Clan was already receiving as many alliance requests as possible.

But Bai Zihan had a simple way to increase that number further.

Offer an Earth-Grade cultivation technique to anyone who joins them.

Earth-Grade cultivation techniques were treasures capable of altering the fate of entire clans and sects.

By offering one, many more would be willing to join the Bai Clanʼs alliance.

Even those already aligned with the Li-Zhao Alliance would be tempted. After all, cultivating an Earth-Grade technique was far more valuable than receiving resources or protection from the Li-Zhao Clan.

This could change an entire clanʼs fate.

However-

Every plan had its flaws.

And this one had a major flaw the enemy could easily exploit.

If he handed out the technique freely to every clan that joined the Bai Clanʼs alliance, leakage would be inevitable.

Once such a technique spread beyond control, there would be no need to join the Bai Clan to obtain it.

The Li-Zhao Alliance could deliberately send infiltrators.

Join in name.

Learn the technique.

Then take it back.

If that happened, the entire advantage of the plan would collapse.

After all, this was precisely why cultivation techniques were never shared lightly.

It was the reason clans would rather fall than reveal their core manuals.

Bai Zihan exhaled softly.

Yet his expression did not darken.

Instead, his eyes gleamed faintly-as if he had already expected this outcome.

Because that flaw-

Was not a flaw at all.

It was an opportunity.

Bai Zihan recalled something he had seen or read in many novels on Earth.

In many assassin organizations and shadow sects, cultivation techniques were divided into ranks.

Outer disciples cultivated incomplete manuals.

Inner members cultivated partial versions.

Only core members were granted the complete technique.

And the hierarchy was absolute.

Those who cultivated incomplete versions could never surpass certain limits.

Some techniques even embedded fatal restrictions-mechanics that allowed the higher rank to cripple, suppress, or outright kill those who cultivated the lower versions.

If such techniques existed-

Wouldnʼt it be better for them to spread, as long as he controlled everyone who practiced them?

Bai Zihanʼs fingers tapped once against the armrest.

If the Li-Zhao Alliance truly sent infiltrators, then all the better.

They would willingly step into his net.

A publicly shared outer method-powerful, yet incomplete.

Anyone who cultivated only the outer layers would unknowingly place their life in his hands.

At best, he could suppress their cultivation.

At worst-

He could kill them.

Control, if possible.

Elimination, if necessary.

Either outcome was acceptable.

In that sense, even if the Li-Zhao Alliance obtained the technique, it would not weaken him.

It would strengthen his leverage.

Still, he would need to find such a technique first.

Bai Zihan leaned back against the seat, eyes half-lidded.

The plan was almost flawless.

But execution-

That was the true problem.

If such cultivation techniques already existed in this world, he only needed to obtain one.

His first thought went to the deepest authority bound to him. ”Feilian...”

There was no response.

Bai Zihan frowned.

Ever since she had shared her power with him, Emperor Feilian had remained at rest.

He tried again.

Still nothing. ”Not recovered yet.”

Bai Zihan exhaled softly.

He had hoped that someone like Emperor Feilian-an existence that had stood at the peak of countless eras-would possess one or two techniques fitting his needs.

But clearly, that path was blocked for now.

Which left him with only one other option.

The System Shop. His gaze sharpened.

With a thought, the familiar translucent interface unfolded before his eyes.

He navigated directly to the Cultivation Technique Store.

Earth-Grade!

One technique after another appeared, each radiating profound aura and terrifying potential.

Ninefold Mountain Tempering Art.

Heaven-Splitting Meridian

Powerful. But not what he needed.

Codex.

Bai Zihanʼs brows knitted slightly.

None of them were what he was looking for. Since such techniques were often used by assassination organizations, Bai Zihan had thought it would be easy to obtain one.

It seemed he was mistaken.

At least, there were none in the Earth-Grade section, which he finished examining after many hours.

Then, it was time to move on to the Heaven-Grade techniques.

Bai Zihanʼs gaze slowed as he sifted through hundreds more cultivation techniques.

Then-

He found it.

A technique whose description made his heartbeat quicken.

His eyes narrowed as he read further.

And then-

His expression darkened. ”Thereʼs limitation.”

Even if he possessed the complete version...

Even if others cultivated incomplete forms...

The technique could only exert control over those whose cultivation was below his own.

Those of equal strength-resistance was possible.

Those stronger-completely immune.

Bai Zihan fell silent.

The room seemed unnaturally quiet.

Finally, he let out a low chuckle. ”So in the end, itʼs just a tool for suppressing the weak.”

Against cannon fodder.

Against those who were never a real threat to begin with.

That wasnʼt what he wanted.

He could already slaughter weak enemies without such a technique.

There was no need to pay an astronomical price to accomplish what brute force already could.

His real goal was different.

He wanted a net.

Something vast enough to entangle entire clans.

Something subtle enough that even experts would step into it without realizing.

Something that could restrain enemies before blades ever crossed.

This-

This Heaven-Grade technique fell short.

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