Chapter 784: I, Am Qi Huang
In the conference hall of the Hua Rong Sect, dozens of high-level figures sat restlessly, the atmosphere heavy. Hua Ru Yi sat on the Sect Leader’s throne, her phoenix eyes filled with melancholy. She had thought that her sect’s sacrifice of the Immortal Tablet would buy the Saintess seven to eight years to grow, but only three years had passed, and things had already escalated to an unmanageable state.
Cheng Hong Ling’s clone, Cheng Tian, sat to Hua Ru Yi’s lower left, her expression appearing calm.
“Sect Leader, are the rumors outside true? They also say that our Hua Rong Sect’s Saintess is that female disciple of the Hong Hua Sect who killed Alliance Leader Cao.”
“People outside also say that our Hua Rong Sect has been removed from the Immortal Alliance, and all disciples have been listed as fugitives!”
“Yes, they also say that after the Immortal Alliance dealt with the Hong Hua Sect and Shuiyu Valley, it will be our turn.”
The high-level figures impatiently inquired.
Hua Ru Yi did not speak but looked towards Cheng Tian beside her with a pleading gaze.
Cheng Tian gracefully stood up, then walked down the steps, and decisively removed the veil from her face, saying, “That’s right, my main body is that female disciple of the Hong Hua Sect, Cheng Hong Ling, and she did indeed kill the Deputy Alliance Leader of the Immortal Alliance!”
“What? Then what about our Hua Rong Sect? The Immortal Alliance has already listed us as a target for retaliation.”
“What are you afraid of? Don’t we have the Immortal Tablet protecting us?”
“But people outside are also saying that our Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet is just an empty shell.”
“What? If that’s the case, without the Immortal Alliance retaliating, just our old enemies from the past would make our Hua Rong Sect unable to live in peace.”
“Yes, I’ve already heard some whispers that those minor villains who have grudges with us are already preparing to target the Hua Rong Sect, to the point that most disciples now dare not leave the sect.”
“No, they are preparing, they have already started taking action. In the past period, disciples have been attacked every few days. If it weren’t for the timely rescue by the high-level figures in the sect, there would likely have been unavoidable losses.”
“What can be done? The disciples cannot leave the sect, and who will deal with those evil spirits? What about the common people in the mortal world?”
The high-level figures below anxiously inquired.
“Everyone, please rest assured, the Immortal Tablet is perfectly unharmed.”
Hua Ru Yi had no choice but to lie with a forced smile.
Is that true or false? If the Saintess is really that female disciple from the Hong Hua Sect, three years ago the Lü Family’s Immortal Tablet was used to suppress her, this matter is known throughout the entire Cultivation World! Then, if the Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet was not protecting her, how did she escape alive?
That’s right, our Hua Rong Sect’s Immortal Tablet was suppressed by the Cao family, its strength should be similar to the Lü family’s Immortal Tablet. Once it helps, it will surely be a case of mutual destruction, and it’s not impossible for it to be destroyed, so the external rumors have high credibility!
Sect Leader, why don’t you activate the Immortal Might to see, at least scare away those wrongdoers first, so that the disciples can go out on missions with peace of mind!
The high-level figures naturally did not believe it easily, after all, they were all sophisticated individuals who had lived for hundreds of years.
Hua Ru Yi’s face suddenly became extremely embarrassed. If she could activate Immortal Might out of thin air, what would she have to fear from the Immortal Alliance?
No need, this Saintess will openly go out for a walk on a chosen day. Those wrongdoers will definitely take action, and then you will know if there is Immortal Might.
Cheng Tian stood up decisively.
Saintess, you must think clearly.
Hua Ru Yi beside her was startled and quickly reminded her, not wanting all her investment to go down the drain.
It’s alright, Sect Leader, no need to worry.
Cheng Tian casually went along.
That’s good, that’s good!
What’s good? Don’t you forget that the Cao family’s Immortal Tablet is much stronger than ours. Even if our Immortal Tablet is fine, it might not be able to protect the Hua Rong Sect.
Yes, because of Hua Yu, we were suppressed by the Cao family’s Immortal Tablet before. Have you forgotten so quickly?
Sect Leader, why don’t you go and beg Alliance Leader Lu and the Cao family for mercy? I think as long as the sincerity is enough, there is no grievance that cannot be resolved.
Yes, at most, we can go bankrupt to compensate them and the Cao family for their losses.
The high-level figures then thought of ways to save themselves.
Go bankrupt? Let’s save some, I’m afraid your meager assets won’t be enough for compensation. Three years ago, my main body also killed the three great elders of the Immortal Alliance in the Tencel Valley Treasure Land.
Cheng Tian said something shocking.
What?
The high-level figures below trembled in fear.
“This is not over yet. Not long ago, in the Xihui Dynasty, she also killed Elder Zuo, and there are also those…”
Cheng Tian continued to add fuel to the fire.
…
“My heavens, how many high-level figures of the Immortal Alliance have you killed? Is there no end to it?”
“Don’t say anymore! Don’t say anymore! I beg you, stop talking.”
“It’s over, the Immortal Alliance will definitely fight us to the death, and the Hua Rong Sect is in great trouble.”
…
Many high-level figures below were directly scared to the point of collapsing on the ground.
“Everyone, don’t worry. Since my main body dared to do it, she naturally has a way to deal with the Immortal Alliance. You should eat and drink as usual.”
Cheng Tian spoke to appease them, then changed the subject: “Of course, if anyone doesn’t trust us, they can leave the Hua Rong Sect, and I will absolutely not keep them.”
At this point, the high-level figures could not say anything more and prepared to wait until Cheng Tian went out for a stroll.
Cheng Tian returned to her residence and immediately informed her main body of the events happening in the Hua Rong Sect.
Qi Huang naturally didn’t need anyone to tell her. Her spiritual sense could now cover any part of the Cultivation Continent, and after modification, she wouldn’t be discovered at all. It was not difficult to spy on the Immortal Alliance Main Altar, let alone the Hua Rong Sect.
“Tell her to go out and stroll around as she pleases. I will provide Immortal Might support at any time.”
Qi Huang instructed Cheng Hong Ling.
“Why don’t you directly tell Sect Leader Hua that you have already reached the Human Immortal realm?”
Cheng Hong Ling asked in confusion.
“There are three reasons. First, I plan to let the Hua Rong Sect undergo a purification process. Disciples who pass the test and remain are good disciples, and the same goes for the Hong Hua Sect and Shuiyu Valley; Second, I want to lure the snake out of its hole and take this opportunity to eliminate those who want to harm the Hua Rong Sect; Third, our main target now is the Immortal Alliance and those Immortal Tablets. It is not a wise move to casually expose our capabilities before taking action.”
Qi Huang stated her reasons.
“Isn’t this being overly cautious? If I had your strength, and if there were still eyesores blocking the way within ten days, then my name wouldn’t be Cheng!”
Cheng Hong Ling shook her head helplessly. She knew even with her eyes closed that there were no Heavenly Being-level existences in the Cultivation World, so her clone was completely invincible.
Caution is the parent of safety.
Qi Huang explained. She came from a humble background, and it was not easy for her to reach this point. She did not want to capsize in the gutter.
Meanwhile, Lin Ran in the Imperial Capital fulfilled her promise and issued a notice that the entire Xihui Dynasty would advance and retreat together with Huangtian Capital!
The people of Huangtian Capital were deeply grateful for this matter, but the outsiders were unhappy. They knew that the people of Huangtian Capital had gotten into big trouble and were naturally unwilling to wade into this muddy water, so voices of opposition arose one after another, causing turmoil in the country for a time.
As a result, Lin Ran’s throne began to shake.
On this day, during the morning court, the ministers, seeing that there was not much time left, began to force the emperor to abdicate.
“Your Majesty, is it really worth it for you to put the entire Xihui Dynasty in danger for the sake of a mere few hundred thousand people in Huangtian Capital?”
“Yes, you probably don’t know the power of the Immortal Alliance. There are as many as seven to eight hundred strong individuals like Elder Zuo, and an Alliance Leader who can destroy heaven and earth. They can destroy our Xihui Dynasty in the time it takes to eat a meal. We have no chance of resisting at all.”
“Your Majesty, your humble minister knows that you are a benevolent ruler. However, the Immortal Alliance did not say what they would do to those children. Perhaps they just want to raise them themselves? This might even be an opportunity for them.”
A group of ministers earnestly advised.
“I do not know what the Immortal Alliance wants with those children, but I know that as an emperor, one must never hand over the fate of one’s own people to others.”
Lin Ran stated with firm conviction.
“Their lives are lives, are our lives not lives? Knowing that the Immortal Alliance is invincible, you are still adamant on doing things your own way, sacrificing the lives of tens of millions for the sake of hundreds of thousands of people. This is absolutely not something an emperor should do!”
Zhang Yi, the Minister of Rites, said with a ferocious expression, showing no fear.
“Then what is your suggestion?”
Lin Ran asked with a frown.
“According to my humble minister’s opinion, Your Majesty should make a decisive move and immediately delimit Huangtian Capital from the territory of the Xihui Dynasty. That way, their life or death will no longer have anything to do with us!”
Zhang Yi lectured with authority.
“What?”
Lin Ran was immediately angered to the point of laughter. She suppressed her anger and retorted, “Minister Zhang, haven’t you heard the saying that even a small country, inch by inch, must be fought for? This Xihui Dynasty’s empire was built by our ancestors inch by inch. Now, just because of a little threat, you want to delimit the entire Huangtian Capital. Are you worthy of them? Furthermore, if Huangtian Capital is threatened today and you ask me to delimit Huangtian Capital, will you ask me to delimit the Imperial Capital if the Imperial Capital is threatened tomorrow? If the entire Xihui Dynasty is threatened in the future, will you ask me to hand over the country?”
Your Majesty, your ministers are not here to reason with you today. If you insist on going your own way, I’m afraid you won’t be able to keep your throne steady, not in the future, but today.
The Minister of Rites threatened.
Yes, if you do not delimit Huangtian Capital today, we can only be rebellious and ask you to step down.
A group of cowardly ministers stepped forward aggressively.
Don’t you all forget that I am a cultivator!
A dangerous glint appeared in Lin Ran’s beautiful eyes.
So what? If you have the ability, then kill all the officials in the court.
Zhang Yi said with confidence.
Lin Ran bit her lip lightly, her dignified and pretty face showing a helpless expression. She knew that the current situation could not be resolved by killing a few people.
I am the one who put her on the throne as the National Preceptor. Who dares to ask her to step down?
Just then, Qi Huang, disguised as the National Preceptor, walked in from outside the hall.
Hearing this voice, the gloom on Lin Ran’s pretty face vanished, and her excitement was evident.
As for those treacherous ministers, they trembled all over and lowered their heads in fear, as the deeds of the “National Preceptor” were known to everyone in the Xihui Dynasty.
What good is the National Preceptor? Can you deal with the entire Immortal Alliance?
Zhang Yi boldly questioned.
Those who split the land… die!
Qi Huang muttered softly. Without even looking, Zhang Yi’s body exploded with a bang, and the foul-smelling mist of blood splattered onto the several treacherous ministers beside him.
Ah…
The treacherous ministers were so scared that they urinated and defecated everywhere, crawling all over the ground.
*Tear…*
Qi Huang wasted no more words. She reached out and pulled off the hooded robe she was wearing, revealing the green dress and her true face underneath: “Watch carefully, I… the National Preceptor of the Xihui Dynasty, am Qi Huang of the Hong Hua Sect!”
