Chapter 75: Who Dares Call Themselves a Genius in Front of Me (1)
“Wh-what? B-burst out? When did it happen? How is the situation now?”
Elder Ruan, being timid, immediately lost his composure.
“Yes, how many evil spirits are there? How strong are they?”
“Why are we so unlucky? Why didn’t it break out sooner or later, but at the time of our generation!”
“What is the source of the Yin energy? If it’s too strong, what should we do?”
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The other high-level figures were also in a panic.
Cheng Hong Ling’s expression also became solemn when she heard this. She had not forgotten what Elder Zhou had said when they were at the Yuxiao Sect. The source of the evil was very strong, and it was likely more than just cultivators in the Huashen Realm.
Qi Huang, on the other hand, was worried about where to find cat food. If there were many evil spirits in this fierce land, wouldn’t that be a ready-made self-service buffet?
“Ugh! Finally, I don’t have to be killed.”
Qi Huang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
“It broke out yesterday evening. We don’t know the situation inside yet. We only heard from the stationed disciples that the speed of Yin energy spread suddenly increased a hundredfold, almost reaching the speed of an ordinary person running. According to this trend, in a year or two, this Pingshan Mass Grave will become Meng County Mass Grave.”
Qin Quan introduced the general situation.
“Then what should we do now?”
A high-level figure asked.
“This is why I’ve called everyone here to discuss. After all, our HongHua Sect is quite democratic. Should we fight or fight? Let everyone make a decision.”
Sect Leader Qin symbolically solicited opinions.
The high-level figures looked at each other, thinking to themselves, why are you asking us when you’ve already decided? This is simply too democratic.
“Of course, we have to fight. Do we need to ask for opinions? With Hong Ling here, I believe she can defeat any demons and monsters!”
Hu Bing, a steward, said forcefully.
Cheng Hong Ling was stunned. Her delicate face became embarrassed. She didn’t want to offend her elders, but she didn’t dare to brag rashly, making her extremely awkward.
“We all saw Junior Martial Nephew Hong Ling’s talent, no one dares to question it. But talent is talent, and strength is strength. No matter how high the talent, it needs time to grow. I heard that the root of the disaster in the mass grave might be more than just the Huashen Realm of cultivators.”
“More than the Huashen Realm of cultivators? Could it be a Fiend, or a Golden Corpse, or Golden Bones or something?”
“What do we do then? Should we still fight head-on? Wouldn’t that be like throwing an egg against a rock?”
“Then why don’t we quickly ask the Immortal Alliance for help?”
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The high-level figures deliberated and came up with the idea of asking the Immortal Alliance for help.
“Ask for help? Don’t even think about it. If the Immortal Alliance were willing to lend a hand, how could our HongHua Sect have fallen to this point over the years? They are a bunch of people selling dog meat under the guise of sheep meat.”
Elder Ruan said angrily.
“In that case, let’s just move. It’s useless to stay here anyway.”
A female steward suggested.
“Move? Where to?”
Xu Mei questioned with a cold smile.
“With the vastness of the world, isn’t there still a place for our small HongHua Sect to settle?”
The female steward explained.
“I’m afraid there really isn’t. If you give up on the people and flee when you encounter difficulties, you’ll likely be scorned everywhere you go. Once your reputation is ruined, extinction won’t be far off.”
Xu Mei reprimanded.
“Not far? If we fight head-on now, we probably won’t even see tomorrow’s sun.”
The female steward retorted.
“Stop arguing!”
Sect Leader Qin raised his hand to calm them down, then said to Cheng Hong Ling, “Hong Ling, tell everyone honestly, do you have the confidence to deal with that fierce land?”
Cheng Hong Ling’s body trembled. She had been silent because she was afraid of attracting everyone’s attention, but now it seemed she couldn’t escape.
“What should I do?”
Cheng Hong Ling looked around, seeing all the hopeful eyes, and her heart struggled violently again. To be honest, she was afraid of disappointing everyone, but if she lied, her conscience would not be at peace.
“Heavens! If only someone could help me share the pressure now!”
Cheng Hong Ling couldn’t help but have such a thought in her heart. After all, no matter how strong she was, she was still a person, and a girl at that.
“Of course, I’m confident, extremely confident.”
Just then, Qi Huang’s voice rang out again. If she didn’t help herself to the readily available cat girls… cat food, then abandoning them would be equivalent to running away. That would not be a qualified Cat Owner.
“You… are you crazy? Is this the time for bragging? This is about the lives of the people in the entire prefecture.”
Cheng Hong Ling was so frightened by these words that her delicate body trembled, and she quickly tried to stop her, because she clearly remembered that this clone only had a Spiritual Sense that reached the Huashen Realm, and was a professional actor, not even as good as herself. How could she dare to speak such big words?
“When have I ever bragged? If I say I can do it, I can do it!”
Qi Huang arrogantly raised her small head. She was a pseudo-Shetong Realm expert, and with Yaoyao, a genuine Shentong Realm expert, how could they not deal with a small mass grave?
“That… Hong Ling, I think you should give it a try. Qi Huang has indeed said a lot of big talk, but she has always delivered. So that doesn’t count as bragging.”
Xu Mei, who was beside her, suddenly spoke.
“Yes, we have a hundred percent trust in her. If she says you can do it, you can do it.”
“Yes, for example, the matter with the HeYi Sect, the matter with the Blue Scale Snake, and going to the Yuxiao Sect this time, no one had any hope, but didn’t you find a way to solve it?”
“Don’t doubt yourself. People must have confidence! This is what the future Sect Leader of the HongHua Sect should look like.”
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The high-level figures all persuaded her.
“Are you believing me? You are clearly believing Qi Huang, aren’t you?”
Cheng Hong Ling was very helpless. She always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn’t quite pinpoint it.
“Did you hear that? One must be confident. With our strength, what is a mere fierce land to brag about? Even if ten fierce lands came, we could turn them all into sisters.”
Qi Huang said nonsensically.
Cheng Hong Ling looked at the clone deeply, then said to Sect Leader Qin, “How about this, Sect Leader Qin, I’ll go and scout the situation alone first. If I can handle it, none of you will have to leave. If I can’t handle it, then you take everyone away from Huang Tian Prefecture!”
“And you?”
Sect Leader Qin asked back.
“Me? I won’t leave. If sacrificing myself can leave development space for the HongHua Sect, then I will be worth it.”
Cheng Hong Ling showed a brilliant smile that had never appeared before. It was a smile of relief, and her two cute little dimples appeared for the first time.
Qi Huang was greatly shocked. An unprecedented admiration arose from the bottom of her heart. This sixteen-year-old girl was clearly planning to sacrifice herself to preserve the reputation of the HongHua Sect so that even if they fled elsewhere, they would not be looked down upon.
“…”
The high-level figures in the hall all showed complex expressions, then lowered their heads in shame. A sixteen-year-old girl had much more integrity than many people present. How could they feel anything but shame?
“Silly child, what are you thinking? Even if a sacrifice is needed to preserve the sect’s reputation, it should be someone like your Master. You are the future of the HongHua Sect!”
Xu Mei’s eyes turned red. Those were tears of emotion. She was proud to have taught such a disciple.
“What’s the use of an elder like you sacrificing yourself? I, the Sect Leader, am the one who should set the example. So, it’s decided. I will face the army of evil spirits, and you will cooperate with the government to lead the people to evacuate Huang Tian Prefecture.”
Qin Quan said irrefutably.
“Did you take my words as empty talk? I said we can turn that great fierce land into sisters, so no one needs to die.”
Qi Huang said somewhat agitatedly. She felt ignored and was very unhappy.
“Well, as expected of the current number one genius of the HongHua Sect! So confident!”
Just then, a voice came from outside the great hall, like a thunderclap that shook the dust off the floor.
“Who?”
Cheng Hong Ling disappeared from her spot instantly.
