Chapter 641: She Alone Killed Through Four Kingdoms (4)
Wen Da and the five elders never dreamed that the opponent’s moves would be so bizarre and powerful. They were so scared that their souls left their bodies, and their life souls, upon emerging, panicked and fled in all directions.
Qi Huang’s spiritual sense emerged from her body, transforming into giant hands that arrived later, grabbing and holding the life souls of the six people.
“Master National Preceptor, I beg you! Don’t kill me. We were going to the border to negotiate peace. What will happen to my people if you kill me?”
“Yes, if you kill us, who will help you share the pressure? Those are four kingdoms. No matter how strong you are, you can’t handle them all.”
“Master National Preceptor, spare me! I was forced to charge. Seeing them all charge, I could only charge with them!”
The life souls of the five high-level figures pleaded tearfully.
Forced to charge? Aren’t you afraid of complete annihilation!
Qi Huang couldn’t help but scoff in her mind, then said coldly, “Who charged actively and who was forced, this National Preceptor sees clearly. As for peace negotiations, this National Preceptor has immense power and is sufficient alone. Since you are already dead, rest in peace permanently!”
“I am Lin Ran’s master. If you kill me, she will not let you go.”
Wen Da threatened hysterically.
“Lin Ran? Heh, do you really think this National Preceptor is afraid of her?”
Qi Huang sneered dismissively, then said to the surviving Steward Cui, “Steward Cui, right? Go back and tell Lin Ran that Wen Da led the charge against me and I killed him in retaliation.”
“Ah?”
Steward Cui was stunned. He really couldn’t understand what this demon head wanted to do, as if she was afraid others wouldn’t know her ‘crimes’.
“Not going? Then you want to accompany them to a glorious death?”
Qi Huang surmised.
“I’ll go! I’ll go!”
Steward Cui didn’t dare to delay and fled the scene as if granted a general amnesty.
“Remember, first, you can only tell her; second, tell the truth. If you dare to lie, I will kill you first when I return.”
Qi Huang threatened loudly.
“Yes, yes, yes!”
Steward Cui stumbled, almost falling.
“I am Lin Ran’s master. If she finds out about your murderous actions, your position as National Preceptor will be over.”
Wen Da threatened, his fierceness only a facade.
“Master? Master is worthless. I’ve killed her father and her brothers. Yet, she appointed me as National Preceptor. If I kill you, I might even get promoted.”
Qi Huang said triumphantly.
“What did you say? You killed her Father Emperor?”
Wen Da exclaimed in shock.
“Hmph, besides this National Preceptor, who else could have killed that Dog Emperor along with the chief eunuch Zhong?”
Qi Huang said with a mocking smile.
“Alas, an unfilial daughter! Such an unfilial daughter!”
Wen Da was instantly heartbroken.
The other high-level figures’ faces were ashen. This demon hadn’t even spared Lin Ran’s father, let alone them?
“Do you know why this National Preceptor didn’t kill you immediately? Because I want you four to understand clearly.”
As Qi Huang spoke, she slowly took off her cloak and veil, revealing a stunningly beautiful face. The lotus-shaped clone mark between her brows added a trace of sacred aura to her.
“It’s you? You’re actually that Cheng Hong Ling! No, you’re her clone, Qi Huang!”
Wen Da was dumbfounded.
…
“She’s really Qi Huang? How is this possible? How can a clone be so strong?”
“Yes, even her main body is only eighteen or nineteen! Isn’t it said that the path of cultivation is fraught with difficulties? Heavens, why are you so unfair?”
“It’s over. When she was chosen as an Imperial Concubine, the Peak Master even sent people to kill her!”
“Immortal Qi, spare my life! As the saying goes, every wrong has its cause and every debt has its owner. If you want to kill, kill the culprit, Wen Da!”
…
Upon seeing Qi Huang’s face clearly, the high-level figures completely broke down. Some complained about the heavens being unfair, while others cried in despair.
“Wen Da, when I was chosen as an Imperial Concubine, you sent people to kill me. This is the first crime! I originally wanted to spare your life for the sake of the greater good, but who knew you would repay kindness with enmity!”
“Instead, you wanted to kill me, your disciple’s benefactor. This is the second crime! Do you think you deserve to die!”
Qi Huang said forcefully.
“No, no, no, you can’t kill me. Lin Ran came to Broken Cloud Peak since she was young, and I raised her myself. Therefore, in her eyes, I am more like a father than her own father. If you kill me, she will definitely not let you go.”
Wen Da continued to emphasize his importance.
“Hmph, don’t you know your own disciple? Lin Ran is not someone who cannot distinguish right from wrong, otherwise, I wouldn’t have let her ascend to the throne.”
Qi Huang said casually, then with a movement of her thought, her spiritual sense rapidly tightened, crushing the life souls of the six people in mid-air.
“Pfft! A bunch of imbeciles, wasting my time.”
Qi Huang spat lightly, then put on her veil and hat again and flew north.
The reason Qi Huang let one person live to inform Lin Ran was because she always acted with a clear conscience. If she chose to conceal such a matter, it would be difficult to explain if it were exposed later, just like when she killed that Dog Emperor! As for why she told Steward Cui to only tell Lin Ran, it was because she didn’t want to put Lin Ran in a difficult position. After all, killing one’s master was an unforgivable sin. Once this matter escalated, it would be difficult to resolve.
Qi Huang flew all the way north and soon reached the northern border. The refugees below were increasing in number. She didn’t want to delay, but some were already on the verge of death. She could only go down to help them, so her speed slowed down considerably.
“Benefactor, may I know your honorable name? If there’s an opportunity in the future, I will definitely repay you.”
After helping a group of refugees, the other party asked sincerely.
“Don’t call me benefactor. I am Li Die, the National Preceptor of the Xihui Dynasty. Li from Zhang San Li Si, Die from ‘seeing people and judging dishes’. This is what I should do.”
Qi Huang gave her made-up name.
“National Preceptor! You’re actually the Grand Preceptor!”
A group of refugees, overwhelmed with gratitude, knelt and kowtowed.
“You know me?”
Qi Huang asked somewhat proudly.
“Of course! You are the Emperor’s savior! Ever since Her Majesty ascended the throne, she postponed the conscription age by three years, which luckily saved my son’s life! So you are also a savior to our family.”
“Yes, yes, our family too.”
“Moreover, Her Majesty the Empress has also reduced taxes. If it weren’t for the war, we would have been confident of filling our stomachs this year!”
The other refugees said sincerely.
Qi Huang smiled knowingly, thinking, is this what it feels like to help others? It’s so fulfilling.
“In this desolate wilderness, not only are there enemy pursuers, but also wandering ghosts. You should take shelter in a nearby town as soon as possible!”
After speaking, Qi Huang took out dozens of taels of silver and said, “Take this money for now as living expenses. I guarantee you will return to your homes within ten days!”
“This won’t do! Grand Preceptor, how can we take your silver for no reason?”
The leader of the refugees said with great trepidation.
Qi Huang didn’t say anything further, forcefully shoved the silver into his hand, and then disappeared from the spot.
Qi Huang continued north, saving many refugees along the way. She also began to encounter some deserters from her own country. According to the law, these people should have been beheaded, but when she saw the wounds on their bodies, she couldn’t bring herself to do it. If I hadn’t been transformed by that mask by chance, I might have been one of them now.
Qi Huang sighed, then continued flying towards the Beiling Kingdom. The reason she chose to attack this strongest enemy was inspired by Wen Da. As long as this “tough bone” was broken, the other three kingdoms would naturally be afraid. Perhaps then, they could be taken without a fight. Of course, there was another even more important reason: she wanted revenge. According to Lin Ran, it was because the envoy from the Beiling Kingdom had mocked the Huangtian Capital at Lin Tu’s birthday banquet that the Dog Emperor had the idea of eliminating the Huangtian Capital! Since there was now an opportunity, she naturally had to settle this score properly.
At this moment, Steward Cui had already arrived at the Imperial Capital of Xihui Dynasty. He did not dare to delay and immediately entered the palace to seek an audience with the Empress.
Lin Ran was diligently reviewing memorials in the Imperial Study. With the unfathomable Qi Huang and her Spirit Shentong Realm Master in action, the heavy weight in her heart had finally been lifted.
“Your Majesty, someone is requesting an audience outside. They say they are Steward Cui from Broken Cloud Peak.”
A eunuch suddenly reported from outside.
“Uncle-Master Cui? Quickly invite him in.”
Lin Ran hurriedly ordered, then stood up from the dragon throne. Facing an elder from her sect, she didn’t want to put on airs, nor could she. After all, cultivators did not need to abide by worldly etiquette.
Steward Cui soon staggered into the Imperial Study, his face filled with panic.
“Why has Uncle-Master Cui graced me with his presence today?”
Lin Ran, not knowing that Steward Cui had just returned from the border, asked politely.
“Lin… Lin Junior Nephew… I… I have something important to tell you.”
Steward Cui stammered, unable to stand steady.
“What is it?”
Lin Ran quickly went to support him, a premonition of something bad instinctively arising in her heart.
“Tell them all to leave. This matter can only be told to you alone.”
Steward Cui tried his best to regulate his breathing.
“All out!”
Lin Ran waved her hand without hesitation, and the surrounding palace maids and eunuchs obediently withdrew.
Steward Cui, still uneasy, cast a Spiritual Sense Shield while also crushing a soundproofing talisman.
“Uncle-Master Cui, why are you being so cautious? What exactly happened?”
Lin Ran asked anxiously.
“Lin Junior Nephew, your master is dead.”
Steward Cui then said with a solemn tone.
“What?”
Lin Ran’s beautiful eyes widened instantly.
