Chapter 662: Immortal Tablet, Not an Edict (2)
Sister, who are you?
Qi Huang subconsciously asked. Although the other party’s voice was somewhat familiar, she couldn’t quite recall who it was for a moment.
Me? It’s Xue Jing, Lü Yi’s future concubine. She caused trouble for you at HongHua Sect last year. Didn’t you go home with us first?
Xue Jing explained anxiously.
Oh, oh, oh, I remember now! Sorry about that, hehe!
Qi Huang gave an awkward, foolish laugh.
Stop laughing. Where are you now?
Xue Jing was sweating profusely, feeling anxious.
I’m out sightseeing, of course!
Qi Huang replied casually and comfortably.
Do you know what day it is today? And you still have the leisure? Aren’t you afraid of the Immortal Might suppressing you?
Xue Jing reminded her sternly.
Didn’t I tell you? I have a way to deal with the Immortal Tablet.
Qi Huang reiterated.
Does that method only work for you? What are we going to do today? If you don’t arrive at the Lü family, we’re all dead.
Xue Jing asked with a sliver of hope.
Oh! I did overlook that.
Qi Huang suddenly realized. She had only considered things after dealing with the Immortal Tablet, not the situation during the confrontation. She herself had the protection of Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet, but what about these women?
You…
Xue Jing was furious.
It’s okay, let me think of a way!
Qi Huang also realized the seriousness of the situation, her mind racing.
What’s going on?
Cheng Hong Ling, who was beside her, asked curiously.
Qi Huang concisely explained the situation.
That’s easy. Concubines don’t need to attend the wedding ceremony anyway. As long as they arrive at the Lü family, it counts as fulfilling the appointment. Let them disguise themselves and sneak in, then find a way to slip away after the Immortal Might is activated.
Cheng Hong Ling subconsciously suggested.
Qi Huang thought it made sense, so she relayed the suggestion.
I thought of this method too, but the problem is our low cultivation level, and the Lü family has an ultimate expert in the Heavenly Punishment Realm presiding over it.
How can we possibly sneak in and out right under their noses?
Xue Jing said helplessly.
“That’s true!”
Qi Huang agreed, but immediately came up with a countermeasure: “Don’t panic, I’m most familiar with these stealthy… no… infiltration techniques. Those among you who don’t want to be Lü Yi’s concubine can directly hide in a Storage Ring and have someone else take you in.”
“Ah? This is indeed a great idea. You’re simply too smart.”
Xue Jing was stunned for a moment, then clapped her hands in admiration. She then shared this method with the sisters around her.
“But what if the Lü family forcibly searches the Storage Rings?”
Tang Yu was still a bit worried.
“That’s not possible. They are guests from afar. How can the host family forcibly search a guest’s Storage Ring?”
Qi Huang immediately denied it and then made another suggestion: “If you’re still not at ease, then find a way to gather some Heaven-Concealing Water and spray it on them. If you don’t have Heaven-Concealing Water, then wrap them with the fur of a Nine Nether Demonic Cat. As long as their scent is masked, there’s no need to fear being investigated.”
“Great idea! You are truly our savior!”
Xue Jing was overjoyed and shared these measures with her sisters. Only then did everyone feel completely at ease.
“Are you also using this method to deal with the Immortal Tablet?”
Xue Jing suddenly realized.
“Are you foolish? I’m the main wife. I need to attend the wedding ceremony. If the ceremony isn’t completed, I won’t be a Lü family daughter-in-law, and I’ll still be suppressed by the Immortal Might no matter where I hide.”
Qi Huang said somewhat helplessly. If the Immortal Tablet were that easy to deal with, she wouldn’t be troubled.
“Hehe, that’s true.”
Xue Jing giggled awkwardly.
“Remember, after today, you’ll be free. From now on, the sky is high for birds to fly, and the sea is vast for fish to leap.”
Qi Huang reminded them again. After all, they had met, and she didn’t want these beautiful women to become playthings for others.
Xue Jing and the others took Qi Huang’s advice and immediately gathered some companions who didn’t want to be Lü Yi’s concubine and could be trusted. They also prepared a few Storage Rings and fur products from the Nine Nether Demonic Cat, planning to take action later that evening. Entering too early would risk exposure.
Of course, women like Xue Jing who refused to accept their fate were only a small minority among the more than a hundred future concubines. Most others either accepted their fate or were eager to climb the social ladder. Therefore, they had already entered the Lü mansion early, and they were now eagerly awaiting the arrival of Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling.
Unfortunately, even until sunset, there was still no sign of Cheng Hong Ling or Qi Huang.
Where is the bride? Have you seen her?
No, I’ve been watching the main door, and I haven’t seen the bride come in.
It’s already dark. She’s not coming, is she?
It’s possible. I heard she has always been unwilling to become a Lü family daughter-in-law.
Are you foolish? She’s not the only woman unwilling to marry Lü Yi, but has anyone ever successfully resisted? The Immortal Tablet cannot be resisted by human strength. It is the edict of the Cultivation World. Either accept your fate, or die!
That’s true. Unless she wants to die, she will definitely arrive before midnight!
The guests started discussing. Although the situation was somewhat unusual, almost everyone believed that Cheng Hong Ling and Qi Huang would definitely arrive.
Most of the Lü family members also thought so, so they were not worried at all.
However, the current clan leader of the Lü family, Lü Dao, was an exception. After all, he had lived for hundreds of years and had seen too many unusual things. Therefore, he had a vague sense of foreboding at this moment.
Lü Gao, has my future granddaughter-in-law arrived yet?
Lü Dao personally found his son and grandson to inquire.
Not yet.
Lü Dao replied while entertaining guests and fitting in some time to respond, his face full of smiles. He appeared completely unwary.
Won’t there be any accidents?
Lü Dao murmured to himself.
Grandfather, don’t worry! What accidents could there be? This isn’t the first time something like this has happened. All those women who didn’t want to marry me in the past always arrived just in time. If she dares not to come, unless she’s tired of living.
Lü Yi, who was already tipsy, said arrogantly.
Yes, Father-in-law! Besides, the journey is long, so arriving a little late is normal. I have already notified the guests and told them the wedding ceremony will be held at Hai Shi tonight. Let them wait patiently.
Lü Yi’s mother, Madam Zhuo, also agreed.
Perhaps it was because his family comforted him, but Lü Dao’s vigilance lessened slightly. He pondered for a moment and then asked, “What about those future concubines? I remember there were over a hundred of them. How many have arrived?”
“Most of them have arrived.”
Madam Zhuo replied.
“So, there are still some who haven’t arrived?”
Lü Dao frowned again.
“If they haven’t arrived, so be it. If they want to die, then fulfill their wish. As long as Cheng Hong Ling and that Qi Huang can come.”
Lü Yi replied nonchalantly.
Lü Dao shook his head helplessly. Although he wasn’t afraid of any tricks those concubines might play, their absence would still affect the Lü family’s reputation, even if they died. After all, it represented defiance.
As the night deepened, Hai Shi arrived. Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling also rushed to the Immortal Tablet of Hua Rong Sect. The place had already been cleared.
Qi Huang personally set up a Spiritual Sense Shield, and then she and her main body carved their true names onto the Immortal Tablet.
“My two esteemed ladies, please guard this place. Absolutely do not let anyone see the names on the Immortal Tablet, otherwise, the consequences will be endless,”
Cheng Hong Ling entrusted Hua Man and his disciple.
“Rest assured, we will not joke with the fate of Hua Rong Sect.”
Hua Ru Yi reassured her.
Cheng Hong Ling was still not at ease. She walked to the foot of the Immortal Tablet, extended her jade hand to touch it, and then her Profound Ice True Qi surged out, quickly freezing the entire Immortal Tablet. Because it was opaque, even if magical treasures like Recording Mirrors were used, the engraved words could not be seen.
Qi Huang saw this and felt completely relieved.
Cheng Hong Ling had initially only intended to conceal the names of herself and her clone, but doing so was too obvious. Thus, she simply froze the entire Immortal Tablet.
“Elder Hua, do you think this Heaven-Concealing Water can bypass the Immortal Might?”
Qi Huang asked on a whim.
“That’s definitely not possible. Someone tried it before, and the result needless to say.”
Hua Man shook his head.
“Yes, if the Immortal Tablet were so easy to deal with, it wouldn’t make women in the Cultivation World tremble in fear.”
Hua Ru Yi also added.
Then it’s strange. Heaven-Concealing Water can even shield the senses of heavenly beings, so why can’t it evade a mere Immortal Tablet left by an immortal?
Qi Huang murmured to herself.
Heavenly beings? What heavenly beings?
Hua Ru Yi asked curiously.
The so-called heavenly beings are existences stronger than immortals. Above the Immortal Realm is the Heavenly Realm, which is where the Heavenly Dao resides. The Heavenly Dao’s claws… subordinates, are heavenly beings.
Qi Huang briefly explained. After all, this was not a secret that could not be spoken.
There’s such a thing?
Hua Man showed surprise on his face.
Yes, I thought the Immortal Realm was the end point for cultivators.
Hua Ru Yi was also very shocked.
Let me think, perhaps it’s because Immortal Tablets are generally established in auspicious locations. Therefore, immortals locate those who defy them not through their own Spiritual Sense, but through heaven and earth, as auspicious locations are favored by heaven and earth after all.
Hua Man pondered for a moment and then said.
That makes sense.
Qi Huang suddenly realized.
Alright, it’s getting late. Let’s go.
Cheng Hong Ling called out.
Then, the main body and clone flew out of Hua Rong Sect. The confrontation with the Immortal Tablet was earth-shattering. If they stayed there, it would easily arouse suspicion. Moreover, if they failed, they would drag Hua Rong Sect down with them.
Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling flew hundreds of miles away from Hua Rong Sect before landing in a desolate desert, waiting for midnight to arrive.
Outside the Lü mansion, the twenty to thirty concubines who refused to accept their fate also hid inside two Storage Rings, then wrapped them with the fur of the Nine Nether Demonic Cat, and entrusted a trustworthy person to bring them into the Lü mansion. Although this plan seemed foolproof, their hearts were still pounding. After all, the Lü mansion had an ultimate expert in the Heavenly Punishment Realm presiding over it.
