Chapter 75: Chapter 486 You Dare To Move Immortal Alliance Disciples (1)
After Custodian Cai finished speaking, a hint of expectation appeared in his eyes. Although he knew that someone taking over would not change the outcome, as long as he could cause even a little more trouble for Qi Huang, he would feel relieved.
“What a joke, even the elite disciples of the major sects failed. Wouldn’t it be pure self-torment for our small bodies to go up?”
“Self-torment? Suicide! With that demonic girl’s abilities, our cultivation level is probably not enough to even leave a complete corpse.”
“Yes, sniff it yourself. There’s still the smell of blood in the air, which was left by those elite disciples. I heard that several of them were seriously injured, and even if they recovered, they would have sequelae.”
“It’s not strange, being suppressed by the spiritual sense of the sixth layer of the Shentong Realm, being able to keep one’s life is already a stroke of luck.”
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The cultivators below dodged their eyes, let alone taking over, they didn’t even dare to look.
“Does no one want it? You have to think carefully, getting this number two pick is equivalent to getting a ticket to the finals. Once you win, the rewards will be generous, and I don’t need to elaborate.”
Custodian Cai instigated unyieldingly.
“I am very confused why that Longchang Sect chose to forfeit rather than concede. If they had conceded, they would at least have kept their second place. By forfeiting, if their pick is taken by someone else, then they would be paving the way for others.” Shen Yuan asked doubtfully.
“Because the Evergreen Convention does not allow concessions, only forfeits.” Wang Zong replied. As he was responsible for gathering information, he naturally knew these things clearly.
“There’s such a thing?” Shen Yuan’s face showed surprise.
“Of course, otherwise why would none of the sects have conceded by the end of the Evergreen Convention? All of them forfeited!” Xu Mei reminded.
“Why is there such a rule?” Shen Yuan was puzzled.
“There are two reasons. First, the Immortal Alliance wants to ensure the solemnity of the Evergreen Convention and make sects that are too quick to concede think twice; Second, to ensure the fairness of the Evergreen Convention as much as possible. If concessions were allowed, the results of the matches could be manipulated in secret, such as buying victories with money or hiring assassins to injure people, just like the Longchang Sect today. As long as one party’s immortal seed is injured, the other party will win without a fight.” Qin Quan, who was experienced, explained carefully.
“This rule is quite meticulous, but unfortunately, the administrators have forgotten the original intention, so this Evergreen Convention is still as murky as ever.” Qi Huang shook her head regretfully, then she shouted, “I advise everyone to think carefully. The Sixth Princess has previously assisted the cultivators of the Xihui Dynasty. If you take that pick, you will be stealing her victory fruits. At that time, I will absolutely not hold back.”
Hearing this, the cultivators below were even more afraid to act rashly.
Custodian Cai was unwilling to let the HongHua Sect win without a fight, and he tirelessly incited the cultivators below, showing no intention of stopping.
“Custodian Cai, why don’t we go back to the inn and you can tell us the result when you find out?” Qi Huang sarcastically asked, unable to take it any longer.
Custodian Cai showed a look of disappointment, then dejectedly announced, “Since no one is willing to take this number one pick, I announce that the first place in this Evergreen Convention is from the HongHua Sect of Huang Tian Prefecture. They will also represent the Immortal Sects of Yongning Prefecture in the national Evergreen Convention to be held soon, competing for greater honor with the Immortal Sects from all over the dynasty.”
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“Haha, we got first place! We got first place! Who will dare to call our Huang Tian Prefecture a rat’s nest from now on?” The disciples of the HongHua Sect cheered.
“Immortal Qi got first place! Immortal Qi got first place! Are so-called advanced bloodlines nothing more than this? Who will dare to look down on us ordinary people from now on?”
“Although Immortal Qi has a low-level bloodline, she can crush the elites of all sects, which is enough to prove the uniqueness of the HongHua Sect. I will immediately have my daughter withdraw from her sect and transfer to the HongHua Sect.”
“This time, Immortal Qi has avenged us fiercely. From now on, in this Cultivation World, I will only recognize the HongHua Sect as an Immortal Sect.”
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The ordinary people lying outside the wall also cheered. Conversely, the disciples of the various Immortal Sects inside the wall were dispirited, leaving the Immortal Alliance branch hall like dejected roosters who had lost a fight. They knew that from now on, they could no longer possess supreme status solely by holding an Immortal Elder’s waist token.
As Custodian Cai announced the final result, this Evergreen Convention concluded successfully. Next, it was time to award the first and second places. Since no one dared to take the Longchang Sect’s pick, it meant they retained their second-place position.
Although the rankings were out, Custodian Cai had no intention of awarding the prizes and returned to the main hall with a cold face.
“When will the rewards be distributed?” Qi Huang couldn’t help but ask Qin Quan.
“According to past rules, the rewards should be distributed immediately after the finals!” Qin Quan also looked confused.
“What is this old guy up to? Is he going to default?” Shen Yuan angrily rebuked.
“Let’s wait a bit!” Xu Mei advised.
They waited for another half day, and two-thirds of the people in the plaza had already left, but Cai De still had not shown up to give an explanation.
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“Strange, why hasn’t the Immortal Alliance awarded the first-place prize to the HongHua Sect yet?”
“What? Are you afraid they won’t get the prize? You’re more anxious than the emperor’s eunuch.”
“What do you know? According to past rules, after the finals, Custodian Cai would immediately award prizes to the first and second places and ask everyone to stay to congratulate them. But this time, he didn’t even mention it.”
“Are you saying Custodian Cai doesn’t want to give them?”
“There’s a possibility, after all, the Immortal Alliance has a feud with the HongHua Sect.”
“If that’s the case, then the HongHua Sect, after working so hard to get first place, might end up with nothing.”
“Do you think they will give up?”
“Impossible. With the personalities of Cheng Hong Ling and Qi Huang, they will definitely not let it go. Everyone, don’t leave, there’s a good show to watch.”
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At this moment, even the surrounding cultivators felt that something was wrong, so they all stayed to watch the show.
“Why are you still here? The Evergreen Convention has ended. This is an important place of the Immortal Alliance, and idlers are not allowed to stay for long.” At this moment, several Immortal Alliance disciples came out to clear the area.
“It’s over? No? Then where are our rewards?” Qin Quan walked up and asked.
“What rewards? I don’t care about any messy rewards, get out immediately.” The Immortal Alliance disciple responded indifferently and yelled.
“You want to default? You dare to embezzle the rewards of the Evergreen Convention? Aren’t you afraid I’ll complain to my superiors?” Qin Quan questioned in shock, completely unaware that those rewards were personally funded by Elder Zuo.
“Too much nonsense.” Cheng Hong Ling’s figure suddenly disappeared from the spot, and the next moment her long sword was already at the Immortal Alliance disciple’s neck.
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“What’s going on? Cheng Hong Ling has gone mad, even daring to point a sword at an Immortal Alliance disciple!”
“Yes, does she really think she’s invincible? Qi Huang is just a limping Shentong Realm cultivator, while the Immortal Alliance Leader and the left and right protectors are all supreme experts of the Heavenly Punishment Realm.”
“What leader and protectors? To deal with the HongHua Sect, you don’t even need to alarm those big shots. Just any one of those hundreds of Shentong Realm Elders will do.”
“Ridiculous, does the Immortal Alliance need to take action personally to deal with the HongHua Sect? Resources are scarce in the current Cultivation World, and the only way to obtain them is to rely on the Evergreen Convention held every three years. Therefore, by simply revoking their qualifications to participate, these people will only be left to fend for themselves.”
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The cultivators present instantly became spirited, all wanting to see the HongHua Sect embarrassed.
“You… you dare to point a sword at me?” The Immortal Alliance disciple said with a fierce exterior, but his trembling body betrayed his inner feelings.
“Cai De, get out, otherwise I will use the lives of your disciples to pay for those rewards.” Cheng Hong Ling commanded indifferently.
“Presumptuous, how dare you lay hands on an Immortal Alliance disciple!” Cai De flew out from the main hall with great momentum.
“You’re quite bold too, daring to embezzle the Immortal Alliance’s rewards.” Cheng Hong Ling retorted.
“What embezzlement? The prizes this time are very precious, I need to gather them slowly. Once I have them, I will naturally give them to you.” Cai De argued forcefully.
“So, you mean if you can’t gather them, you won’t give them?” Yun Fei confirmed.
“That’s not the case, but it will take time to gather them. You can go back and wait.” Cai De said with impunity.
“What a joke, I’ve never heard of the Evergreen Convention’s rewards being payable on credit. Aren’t you afraid of losing your credibility and having no one participate in the future?” Xu Mei angrily rebuked.
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“Why would no one participate? We will all participate!”
“Yes, the Immortal Alliance has done too much for us Immortal Sects over the years. Look how plainly Elder Zuo and Custodian Cai are dressed! It’s understandable that they can’t get them all at once.”
“That’s right. If your HongHua Sect has any conscience, you should voluntarily give up those rewards as repayment for the Immortal Alliance’s great kindness.”
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The surrounding cultivators who stayed behind added insult to injury.
“It seems there’s no reasoning with them!” Qi Huang shook her head helplessly, her powerful spiritual sense Emerge from the body without warning, suppressing down towards Cai De.
