Chapter 638: She Killed Through Four Countries Alone (Part 1)
Her?
Cheng Hongling looked at Qi Huang, her eyes turning into gentle, stagnant water: “Of course she can dress however she wants!”
Why? Elder Sister, you’re biased!
Cheng Jing retorted excitedly.
Because she’s strong! If your cultivation levels can surpass mine, you can also act freely. I’ve said it before, here, strength represents freedom.
Cheng Hongling reiterated, word by word.
Qi Huang smiled smugly upon hearing this, thinking that little brat wanted to drag me down with her, without even considering your own capabilities.
Hmph! I will definitely become the strongest clone!
The three clones were enraged, and a strong fighting spirit arose within them.
Qi Huang smiled noncommittally, thinking that if I were surpassed by you guys, I might as well go plant cabbage instead of that ghost fen.
With the method of differentiation in place, who among them was older or younger?
Jiang Li continued to inquire.
Cheng Hongling then explained in detail: “Mother, humans have three souls and seven vital souls, which are the Heavenly, Earthly, and Human souls, and the Tian Chong, Ling Hui, Qi, Li, Zhong Shu, Jing, and Ying vital souls respectively. Because the souls came before the vital souls, among the four of them, Cheng Tian, who is the Heavenly Soul, is the eldest sister. Qi Huang, who is the Ling Hui vital soul, is the fifth sister. Cheng Qi, who is the Qi vital soul, is the sixth sister. Cheng Jing, who is the Jing vital soul, is the ninth sister.”
So that’s how it is!
Cheng Yuan and Jiang Liniang nodded in understanding.
Fifth sister? Why not fifth sister?
Qi Huang protested, saying that if they were to address each other as sisters, she would prefer to be “fifth sister” rather than “fifth younger sister.”
Because I’m willing to call you that.
Cheng Hongling said with a half-smile.
Qi Huang was speechless, thinking, are you kidding a child?
“Elder Sister, you’re really humbling me. With you here, how dare I call myself the eldest?”
Cheng Tian said understandingly beside her. Previously, all three souls and seven vital souls had opinions about Cheng Hongling, which was why they made the Heavenly Soul, Cheng Tian, the eldest sister. Now that the situation was different, she dared not call herself “Eldest Sister” again.
“Yes, we sisters have long recognized you as our Soul of Life. Therefore, we now internally refer to the Heavenly Soul as the second sister.”
Cheng Qi explained.
“You are very thoughtful. Then I will accept being the eldest sister!”
Cheng Hongling did not refuse, after all, it was necessary to maintain good relations with the three souls and seven vital souls.
“In that case, you will be the eldest sister, the Heavenly Soul will be the second sister, Qi Huang will be the sixth sister, I will be the seventh, and the Spirit Soul will be the tenth sister.”
Cheng Qi said excitedly. Perhaps she had never imagined that one day her sisters would be so loving towards each other.
“Qi Huang is the sixth sister? What about Cheng Ling, who is bound in the Heavenly Sister’s Sea of Consciousness?”
Cheng Jing asked cautiously.
“She is not worthy of being my Ling Hui Soul. Remember, Qi Huang is your sister.”
Cheng Hongling’s gaze quickly turned cold.
The clones were startled and nodded tremblingly.
Qi Huang’s eyes reddened slightly. Cheng Hongling had actually abandoned her true Ling Hui Soul for her. How could she bear such deep affection? She could probably only repay it by dedicating herself to Cheng Hongling.
“Listen up, you three. I have consumed too much energy this time and need to recuperate at home for a period. Starting tomorrow, when I have something to do, I will let the one with the fastest cultivation speed help me. This will indirectly give her freedom. Whoever has a slower cultivation speed will have to stay at home and cultivate with me in seclusion. For those who are
unmotivated, I will make them reflect on their mistakes in the Sea of Consciousness. Do you understand?
Cheng Hongling continued to lecture the three clones.
The three clones dared not object and could only nod their heads in eager succession.
Qi Huang felt a chill down her spine, remembering that she too had been dealt with in such a manner before.
“Ling’er, should we also prepare rooms for the three of them?”
Jiang Liniang asked again.
“It’s better to prepare one room for each of them. They are not like Qi Huang; cultivation needs to be carried out in the real world.”
Cheng Hongling pondered for a moment. As the foremost Immortal Seed of the HongHua Sect, although her residence was not a mansion with multiple courtyards, it was a standard quadrangle. It could accommodate two to three more people.
“Alright! I’ll go with your father to clear out some rooms.”
Jiang Liniang said enthusiastically and then left with her husband.
“You shouldn’t be idle either. Since you have reached the Huashen realm, you can now use my cultivation techniques and martial arts. Hurry up and try them out.”
Cheng Hongling reminded Qi Huang again.
“Okay!”
Qi Huang agreed and rushed out the door. She was indeed eager to try out the main body’s ultimate skills, as Spiritual Sense was not all-powerful. If she encountered any nemesis, having an extra life-saving skill would be beneficial.
Qi Huang quickly reached the outside of the HongHua Sect and began practicing in a small grove. The main practices were the Wave Butterfly body technique and the Sky Thunder Sword. Since she was extremely familiar with both, she mastered them proficiently in just a few days.
At this point, Qi Huang could be considered a true cultivator. With her late Shentong realm cultivation, she was among the top tier in the Xihui Dynasty.
Cheng Hongling was also steadfastly
implementing her cultivation plan to encourage her clones. Whoever’s cultivation level increased even slightly, she would let that lucky one help her run errands, which indirectly granted them freedom.
The three clones had been confined in the Sea of Consciousness for nineteen years. Who knew how much they longed for freedom? Thus, they strove to be better than one another.
The news of Cheng Hongling reaching the Huashen realm quickly spread, causing a huge sensation in the cultivation world of the Xihui Dynasty. A Shentong realm expert at the age of nineteen. This talent was enough to rival the descendants of immortals from Zhongzhou, simply being on par with gods in a mortal body. If it weren’t for the emergence of an unparalleled prodigy from the Hua Rong Sect last year, it would have shaken the entire Cultivation Continent.
Qi Huang also felt fortunate that she had stirred up the Continental Evergreen Convention last year. Otherwise, with the main body’s advancement to the Shentong realm, it might have attracted unnecessary trouble. Although she feared no one now, she did not want to create any more complications.
A few days later, Jiang Feng came to seek them out, his purpose being to request Qi Huang and Cheng Hongling to fulfill their promise and help him find the descendants of the Jiang Clan.
“I’ve just cultivated three clones, and the consumption was too great. Please wait for two months, and I will personally assist you then.”
Cheng Hongling patiently explained, as she did not want to be seen as breaking her word.
Although Jiang Feng was anxious, he couldn’t force them and had to return with regret.
Meanwhile, Qi Huang received a distress call from Lin Ran. Just as she had expected, those enemy countries decided to target the Xihui Dynasty. Therefore, they either refused to agree to a ceasefire or made outrageous demands, making negotiations impossible.
“The most excessive is the Beiling Kingdom. As the saying goes, during wartime, envoys are not killed. However, they killed the envoy I sent for peace talks on unfounded charges, making it so that no minister in the court dares to accept this task anymore. It’s simply…”
Lin Ran said angrily. In front of Qi Huang, she did not refer to herself as “朕” (zhen, meaning “I” used by emperors) to show respect.
“That brave?”
Qi Huang was a little surprised.
“And the Gaosheng Kingdom. They said that if they were to agree to peace talks, I should marry their Emperor first!”
Lin Ran complained bitterly.
“Hehe, I already told you that the Xihui Dynasty is like a piece of fat meat in their eyes, and they can swallow it in one gulp. Why would they seek peace with you for a small benefit?”
Qi Huang was not surprised at all.
“I know, but what can I do? We can’t win in a fight!”
Lin Ran sighed, then said, “Now they are going too far, rapidly encroaching on the northern territories of my Xihui Dynasty. The territories are secondary. What’s most pitiful are those common people who have been displaced due to the war. It’s laughable that I… I, this so-called Empress… Empress, can only watch helplessly, unable to even find an envoy willing to go for peace talks… envoy… envoy…”
Lin Ran choked with sobs as she spoke, and she was not faking it.
“Didn’t you ask the cultivators from Broken Cloud Peak for help?”
Qi Huang asked doubtfully.
“The Immortal Alliance regulations stipulate that cultivators under its banner are not allowed to participate in the conflicts of mortal kingdoms.”
Lin Ran sobbed.
“Is that so? Then let me, your National Preceptor, go and talk to those people. Anyway, I haven’t revealed my true identity. I’m just a Rogue Cultivator. What can the Immortal Alliance do to me?”
Qi Huang said with ill intentions.
