Chapter 782: First Massacre HongHua Sect, Then Destroy Shuiyu Valley
Everyone looked towards the sound and saw that the person who spoke was an elder with a thick beard. He was rather plump, with thick eyebrows and large eyes. Coupled with his face and neck being red due to anger, he had a bit of imposing presence.
This person was named Cao Kun. He was the current Grand Elder of the Immortal Alliance and Cao Hong’s cousin. Backed by an Immortal Family, he naturally lacked awe towards Lu Lin.
“Elder Cao, the Immortal Tablet’s power is world-shattering, and I understand. Your brother sacrificed himself, and I understand your feelings. It’s just that the demon girl’s strength is unknown. To be cautious, it’s better to be careful.”
Lu Lin persuaded them earnestly before suggesting, “How about this, let a few elders who are also from Immortal Families or Sects accompany you.”
The elders below whispered amongst themselves, no one supported him, and no one opposed him. They were all looking at each other.
“I appreciate the Alliance Leader’s good intentions. Our Cao family is the foremost Immortal Family in the Cultivation World, and the Immortal Tablet is also the strongest in the Cultivation World. We don’t need anyone else’s help.”
Cao Kun was already furious. Seeing the elders cowering, he became even more enraged.
Of course, Cao Kun’s decision was not a moment of impulsive heat but something he had discussed with his family long ago. As the foremost Immortal Family in the Cultivation World, if they needed to rely on others for revenge, wouldn’t that be a complete loss of face?
“Elder Cao, don’t forget that Cao Hong is not only from your Cao family but also the Deputy Alliance Leader of the Immortal Alliance. He sacrificed himself, and if the Immortal Alliance stands by and watches, not only will the entire Cultivation World mock us, but our own people will also be disheartened.”
Lu Lin reminded him sternly, then added, “And you are the same. You are not only from the Cao family but also an Elder of the Immortal Alliance. The interests and reputation of the Immortal Alliance are closely related to you. You must understand this, right?”
“…”
Cao Kun was rendered speechless for a moment. Although he was burning with anger in his heart, he also understood that the facts were indeed as Lu Lin said. As an Elder of the Immortal Alliance, he could not only consider the interests of the Cao family.
“And you all, we all work together in the Immortal Alliance, and prosperity and adversity are shared. I don’t need to elaborate on this, do I?”
“Alliance Leader Lu needs not say more. Tang Jian from Qiankun Sect is willing to advance and retreat with Elder Cao! However, that little demon girl is not only a disciple of HongHua Sect but also the Saintess of Hua Rong Sect. She is likely protected by Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet, and our Qiankun Sect’s Immortal Tablet is weaker than Hua Rong Sect’s. I don’t know if we can be of any help!”
Elder Tang of Qiankun Sect spoke. Qiankun Sect’s Immortal Tablet ranked last among the nine Immortal Families, weaker than Lü Family’s.
“Speaking of Immortal Tablets, I suddenly remembered something.”
Lu Lin’s face showed a thoughtful expression, and he said, “I remember that Lü Yi of the Lü Family intended to force marry that Cheng Hong Ling, right? But she didn’t show up on their wedding day, and the Immortal Tablet’s power did not cause her any harm.”
“Yes, Alliance Leader! It now appears that Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet saved her, which is why our Lü Family’s Immortal Tablet failed and fell into a dormant state!”
An old man with white hair spoke from below. He was Lü Liang from the Lü Family, a cousin of Lü Dao, Lü Yi’s grandfather.
“No wonder she could remain unharmed under the Immortal Tablet’s attack. So she relied on Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet for protection.”
The elders below showed expressions of sudden realization.
“But Elder Lü, I remember Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet is stronger than the Lü Family’s, right? Why would your family’s Immortal Tablet only enter a dormant state?”
Lu Lin asked with a frown.
“Your subordinate is not very clear about that.”
Elder Lü shook his head, and the other elders also looked confused. In such a situation, the Immortal Tablets would fight to the death. If the Lü Family’s Immortal Tablet was weaker, it would definitely exhaust all its Immortal Might, instead of merely falling into a dormant state.
“I understand what’s going on now.”
At this moment, Cao Kun explained with sudden realization, “Everyone should remember that our Cao family’s Cao Yang…”
Married the previous Saintess of Hua Rong Sect. At that time, they strongly disagreed, so they were suppressed by the Cao family’s Immortal Tablet. According to the intensity at that time, it was normal for Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet to fall one or two levels. Therefore, when the Lü family’s Immortal Tablet suppressed that demon girl, it only fell into a dormant state, rather than being counter-killed.
“That’s right. According to this deduction, Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet has either also fallen into a dormant state or is a useless piece of rock. We don’t need to worry about it at all.”
Elder Lü rejoiced.
“However, that little demon girl’s scheming is truly deep. Now it seems that this was all her plan. Because she didn’t want to marry into the Lü Family, she secretly became the Saintess of Hua Rong Sect, with the purpose of using Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet to restrain the Lü Family.”
Lu Lin said in a serious tone.
“But does Hua Rong Sect know her true identity?”
Elder Lü asked doubtfully.
“They definitely know. To use the Immortal Tablet, she could only write her real name on it.”
Lu Lin concluded without hesitation.
“Hua Rong Sect actually has great courage to abandon their Immortal Tablet for such a demon girl. Aren’t they afraid that their opponents will take revenge after they find out?”
Elder Lü was shocked.
“They must have seen that little demon girl’s talent and decided to take this risk. Because as long as no one leaks the information, no one will know how Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet is. They have practically picked up a Saintess with unparalleled talent for free. In the end, it’s still a gamble!”
Lu Lin quickly figured out the general idea.
“Gamble? Hmph! That little demon girl dared to kill my Cao family members. This time, Hua Rong Sect must also pay a heavy price.”
Cao Kun said through gritted teeth.
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“Don’t worry, Elder Cao. My Supreme Peak fully supports the Cao family. It’s just that our Immortal Tablet is not as powerful as the Cao family’s. I hope you don’t mind.”
“Jingtian Sect is also the same. Feel free to ask for our help wherever it’s useful.”
“Our Lü family is also the same, but the Lü family’s Immortal Tablet is currently in a dormant state, so we can only provide manpower.”
The elders of the Immortal Families spoke one after another to offer support, but it was unclear how many of them were sincere.
“Since that’s the case, thank you all.”
Cao Kun bowed politely to express his gratitude.
“Very good. Since everyone is working together, this matter will be easier to handle. Pass down my order: First, list Cheng Hong Ling, the female disciple of HongHua Sect, and Jiang Ling, the Saintess of Hua Rong Sect, as the Immortal Alliance’s top wanted criminals; Second, from today onwards, HongHua Sect, Shuiyu Valley, and Hua Rong Sect are no longer sects under the Immortal Alliance; Third, all cultivators from these three sects are listed as wanted criminals by the Immortal Alliance; Fourth, all elders return to reorganize your subordinates, gather all disciples above the Huashen realm, and set off for Xihui Dynasty on the first day of next month. First, massacre HongHua Sect, then destroy Shuiyu Valley. Upon return, we will continue to deal with Hua Rong Sect. This time, we must completely eliminate all of that little demon girl’s cronies.”
“Yes!”
Several hundred elders responded with full enthusiasm.
“Alliance Leader, what about the common people in Huang Tian Prefecture? They ignored the Immortal Alliance’s warning and colluded with HongHua Sect. Should they also be dealt with?”
Cao Kun reminded him.
“Although those despicable commoners are rebellious, they are ultimately just mortals. If they are all killed, it will inevitably give people something to talk about. How about this, give them a chance to atone.”
Lu Lin sneered as he spoke, “Let them hand over all infants and young children who have consumed Golden Flower Seeds to the Immortal Alliance before the first day of next month. This way, this Alliance Leader can show leniency.”
“The Alliance Leader is wise! This way, they will have tried to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice.”
Elder Lü flattered him, and the other elders also echoed his sentiments.
“Hmph, a bunch of rats with low bloodlines. Do they really think that by letting their children eat that Golden Life Flower Seed, they can become phoenixes?” I not only want to prevent them from getting the Golden Life Flower Seed, but I also want them to not be able to protect their children.”
Lu Lin’s expression became ferocious.
Meanwhile, in the Cao family, Cao Meng, who was wholeheartedly seeking revenge for his cousin Cao Hong, suddenly felt some hesitation. After pondering for a long time, he could not make up his mind. Finally, he called his descendants to discuss it.
Not long after, Cao Yang, along with his parents and wife Hua Yu, entered the room.
“I don’t know why, but I suddenly don’t want to take revenge for Cao Hong anymore.”
Cao Meng asked his four descendants to sit down and then said.
“What? Why?”
His daughter-in-law, Feng shi, asked doubtfully.
“I understand what Father means. Although Uncle Cao Hong is dead, he inadvertently discovered the true identity of the Saintess of Hua Rong Sect. It would be much more valuable to absorb her into the Cao family than to kill her.”
His son, Cao Hui, said.
“That’s right, grandson. Didn’t you always want to take the Saintess of Hua Rong Sect as a concubine? You didn’t know her true identity before, but it’s different now. As long as her name is engraved on the Immortal Tablet, she will have nowhere to escape.”
Cao Meng then reminded his grandson beside him.
Cao Yang’s expression stirred, but then he glanced at Hua Yu beside him with some hesitation.
“Granddaughter-in-law, haven’t you always wanted to obtain that Jiang Ling’s cultivation method? As long as she enters the Cao family and becomes your sister, why would you worry about not getting what you want? With your status as a descendant of immortals, cultivating will only be faster than her. At that time, let alone returning to be the Saintess of Hua Rong Sect, even becoming the Sect Leader would be no problem.”
Cao Meng enticed Hua Yu.
Hua Yu’s eyes lit up, clearly tempted, but she still hesitated, “But Grandfather, as the Clan Leader of the Cao family, it would be difficult to explain to the clan members if you don’t avenge Grandfather Cao Hong!”
