Chapter 740: Almost Fell Completely
Me? Of course, I’m Qi Huang!
Qi Huang blurted out, a stark contrast to her hesitant and sickly demeanor before. It wasn’t that her condition had improved, but she felt the need to leave herself an escape route. If all else failed, she could still save Cheng Ling and didn’t need to follow the main body down this path.
Qi Huang? That refers to that shell of yours. What about beneath it? Is your soul Huang Qi? Or… Cheng Ling?
Cheng Hong Ling pressed her for an answer.
Am I Huang Qi? Or Cheng Ling?
Qi Huang’s brow furrowed upon hearing the question.
I’m naturally Huang Qi, and I only became like this after putting on that skin.
No, no, no. I should be Cheng Ling, the intelligent soul, Cheng Ling, who was confined in the Sea of Consciousness by the main body since childhood. I can never forget those dark and terrifying days.
Two voices began arguing in her mind again, causing her to feel dizzy, agitated, and irritable.
Ah!
Qi Huang couldn’t bear it any longer and clutched her head in pain.
Hmph! Just as I suspected!
Cheng Hong Ling snorted coldly. She domineeringly reached out, grasped the back of the clone’s head, leaned in with her pretty face, and kissed the clone’s identical cherry lips fiercely.
Qi Huang felt a soft, fragrant, and sweet sensation on her lips, followed by a tremor throughout her body. The male thoughts began to gain the upper hand, the arguments in her head gradually subsided, and her beautiful eyes gradually regained their clarity.
With Qi Huang’s male thoughts restored, she naturally couldn’t resist the main body’s “throw herself into her arms.” She boldly reached out with both hands to embrace the main body’s slender waist, and her lips became more domineering.
Cheng Hong Ling immediately sensed something was wrong, so she pushed the clone away. Her pretty face turned crimson, but she still put on a strong front and said, “Looking at your vulgar appearance, you should know who you are, right?”
Qi Huang licked her lips, still savoring the lingering sensation. Recalling her previous behavior, she said with lingering fear, “What happened to me just now?”
You’re asking me? I’m the one who wants to ask you—
Cheng Hong Ling asked, wiping her lips with feigned nonchalance.
Qi Huang pondered for a moment and then said in horror, “It must be the result of increased assimilation. When I woke up, I heard a voice identical to yours telling me to let her out. Now that I think about it, it was Cheng Ning. If you hadn’t discovered it in time today, I might have fallen completely.”
She could actually communicate with you telepathically?
Cheng Hong Ling was shocked.
Because I only vaguely heard two sentences, it should only be temporary.
Qi Huang analyzed.
Regardless, this means your assimilation has reached its critical point. If you don’t find a solution soon, the consequences will be unimaginable!
Cheng Hong Ling’s expression was unusually solemn.
I want to, too. Moreover, I saw Lu Yao’s memories last night. However, this dreamscape is simply too speechless. Just as she was about to absorb the blood of that External Heavenly Dao, I actually woke up.
Qi Huang said with some frustration.
Since success is within reach, you must seize this opportunity. Otherwise, once Cheng Ling completely assimilates you, she will definitely order you to let her out, and I won’t be able to stop her. By then, you might not even have the chance to be a woman. You understand even without me saying it.
Cheng Hong Ling reminded her.
Don’t worry, I won’t slack off.
Qi Huang gritted her teeth secretly.
Meanwhile, at the Immortal Alliance Main Altar, the Alliance Leader Lu Lin was becoming impatient and summoned Cao Hong for questioning.
Deputy Alliance Leader Cao, you weren’t sent to investigate the person who rescued the bait’s family members? There’s still no clue?
Lu Lin questioned.
Reporting to the Alliance Leader, this person’s cultivation is powerful, and they didn’t leave any obvious loopholes in their actions, so it’s really difficult to investigate.
Cao Hong replied with some embarrassment.
Never mind, it seems we can only investigate slowly. Perhaps some of the baits know her identity. Hurry up and investigate.
Hurry up and investigate.
Lu Lin suppressed his anger and then commanded.
Yes!
Cao Hong accepted the order.
Lu Lin then asked again, “What about Wenren Qing? Didn’t I send Elder Jiang to the Proud World Sect to invite that Grand Elder with Yin-Yang Eyes? Has he not returned yet?”
Elder Jiang said that the Elder with Yin-Yang Eyes is currently in seclusion and it will probably take some more time.
Cao Hong relayed the message.
This old bastard has some nerve, making an Immortal Alliance Elder wait for him.
Lu Lin cursed impatiently and immediately ordered, “Tell Elder Jiang to have that Elder with Yin-Yang Eyes from the Proud World Sect come to the Immortal Alliance Main Altar immediately! Otherwise, their Proud World Sect will not receive any cultivation resources in the future! Proud World? I’ll send them to Red Rock!”
Yes!
Cao Hong cupped his fists and accepted the order.
Alliance Leader… Alliance Leader… something has happened… something has happened!
At this moment, Elder You, who was responsible for interrogating Wenren Qing, rushed into the Great Hall, stammering.
What is it? Why are you in such a panic? Is the end near?
Lu Lin asked with a frown.
No! No! That Wenren Qing is dead!
Elder You calmed himself before reporting.
What?
Lu Lin immediately jumped out of his chair and then asked excitedly, “How did he die? Wasn’t he always imprisoned? I sent so many Masters to protect him, were they all useless?”
That guy self-destructed!
Elder You quickly replied.
Self-destructed? What about his Life Soul?
Lu Lin was stunned for a moment, then continued to inquire.
That guy self-destructed completely. Not only did he self-destruct his Qi Sea, but he also self-destructed his Sea of Consciousness. Therefore, his Three Souls and Seven Vital Souls all vanished into thin air.
Elder You explained helplessly.
Hearing this, Lu Lin’s expression became even more distorted.
He committed suicide to avoid torture?
Cao Hong analyzed.
I thought so too. After all, we’ve used all sorts of torture to force him to tell the truth during this time.
Elder You agreed.
There’s another possibility. The culprit’s strength is too great. Wenren Qing, fearing that his family would be implicated if he confessed, decided to sacrifice himself to protect his clan.
Lu Lin pondered for a moment and proposed another possibility.
The Alliance Leader is wise!
Cao Hong replied perfunctorily.
The Alliance Leader is wise. If the culprit can kill the three Grand Elders of the Immortal Alliance, the Wenren family naturally cannot resist. Wenren Qing chose to remain silent, offending the Immortal Alliance at most. If he confessed, he would offend both sides. If I were him, I would probably sacrifice myself in the same way to protect the entire family.
Elder You agreed repeatedly.
Regardless, this matter cannot be let go. We must continue to investigate the Wenren Noble Family.
Lu Lin made a decision.
Alliance Leader, is that necessary? Wenren Qing is already dead, and our Immortal Alliance has established its authority.
Cao Hong said with some displeasure. Having accepted benefits from the Wenren family, he naturally didn’t want to investigate further at this time.
Deputy Alliance Leader Cao, how can a mere Wenren Qing make up for the losses of our Immortal Alliance?
Lu Lin questioned with a frown.
What the Alliance Leader says is indeed correct.
Cao Hong perfunctorily agreed again without sincerity.
Then send more people to the Wenren family to investigate! We must find that culprit! Those who dare to oppose my Immortal Alliance have never gotten away with it.
Lu Lin commanded.
Yes, I will be responsible for this matter.
Cao Hong took on the task, as this was the only way he could deliberately go easy on the investigation. He didn’t want others to know that he had accepted benefits from the Wenren family.
Meanwhile, in the Taiping Kingdom in Zhongzhou, because the Royal family had offended the Immortal Alliance, there was already a reign of terror. Both officials and commoners were fleeing to foreign countries. Those who couldn’t escape were doing everything they could to arm themselves. The atmosphere was extremely tense.
As the Emperor, Jin Ze could not afford to be negligent. He not only ordered the entire country’s army to be on high alert but also kept the Thousand Li Sound Transmission Device given by Qi Huang on his person. Once he sensed danger, he would immediately “summon” Qi Huang.
At noon that day, Jin Ze was dozing in his study when a eunuch reported that Elder Zhang from the Immortal Alliance requested an audience.
Jin Ze was startled, thinking that what he feared had come true. His instinct was to order them to refuse the visitor, but he immediately stopped himself. If the other party truly wanted to kill him to establish authority, they wouldn’t have come so openly, as it would only give them a handle.
Invite him in.
Jin Ze finally ordered with courage.
Yes!
The eunuch accepted the order with a trembling voice and then left with unsteady steps.
A moment later, light footsteps sounded outside the door. The sound indicated that it was not a man.
Jin Ze looked up and saw his daughter, Jin Xue.
What are you doing here? Hurry back.
Jin Ze called out anxiously.
This all started because of me. The Immortal Alliance is here to cause trouble, so how can I stand idly by?
Jin Xue walked to her Father Emperor’s side, unmoved.
Jin Ze was about to urge her again when footsteps sounded outside the door once more. Then, a eunuch pushed open the door and led in a white-haired, grim-faced old man.
You are Elder Zhang of the Immortal Alliance, right? Please have a seat!
Since the two sides had not completely fallen out, Jin Ze could only play the host and invited Elder Zhang to sit down.
Elder Zhang sat down brazenly and then said domineeringly, “Jin Ze, is it? Several of your countries have publicly slandered my Immortal Alliance. If you do not give us a satisfactory explanation, I’m afraid this matter cannot be resolved easily!”
Slandered?
Jin Ze and his daughter exchanged glances, and both showed looks of astonishment. They didn’t expect the other party to speak such blatant lies and retaliate.
