Chapter 1417 - 48: Tiger's Gaze, How Majestic - 4

Chapter 1417: Chapter 48: Tiger’s Gaze, How Majestic – 4

“You knew those Two Saints of Yuanci Palace harbored hidden intentions, why still choose to stay here?”

Daoist Yuanci spoke with a heavy tone.

Qin Lingxiao responded indifferently:

“Zhongsheng Continent can accommodate Divinity Transformation cultivators, even if only in the early stages. For the Three Sects and One Clan in Jin, this place is an excellent foothold. Becoming the Palace Master of Yuanci Palace allows me to pave the way for the Three Sects and One Clan and also eliminates the disputes between Fenglin Continent and Zhongsheng Continent… Why can’t I stay here?”

Upon hearing this, Daoist Yuanci hesitated, then said solemnly:

“The Two Saints of Yuanci Palace are not fools. Sooner or later, they will uncover the truth. Your presence here is too dangerous.”

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Qin Lingxiao fell silent for a moment before countering:

“Are these your thoughts, or Wang Ba’s?”

Daoist Yuanci, slightly confused by Qin Lingxiao’s implications, frowned and said:

“They are one and the same.”

Qin Lingxiao’s voice suddenly took on an unusual tone:

“So, you’re saying you’re worried about me?”

Daoist Yuanci’s expression stiffened, then, after hesitating and looking at Qin Lingxiao, he finally spoke earnestly:

“Qin, Junior Sister Qin, let me address you this way. Junior Sister Qin, you possess both noble character and lofty ideals, naturally extraordinary. Now having received the personal transmission for Void Refining, one day you will certainly ascend to The Heavens. However, if you are distracted and it hinders your Taoist practice, it would indeed be a pity. I hope, Junior Sister Qin… take care.”

Listening to Daoist Yuanci’s clearly reluctant words, Qin Lingxiao merely paused.

After a brief silence, a mocking smile suddenly appeared on her face:

“Ha, distracted? What could possibly distract me? Brother, you don’t think it’d be yourself, do you?”

Daoist Yuanci looked at Qin Lingxiao worriedly, then shook his head slightly, avoiding the topic:

“Junior Sister Qin, I promised Master that I would ensure your safety… Let’s return to Fenglin Continent together and solve the calamity of Yuanci.”

However, to Daoist Yuanci’s astonishment, Qin Lingxiao suddenly snorted coldly and flung a streak of light toward him.

After catching it, Daoist Yuanci was startled to discover it was a Jade Slip.

He couldn’t help but look up at Qin Lingxiao.

With a face as cold as frost and a voice as chilling as marrow, Qin Lingxiao said:

“This contains the improvements and continuations of the Yuanci True Method.”

“Junior Sister Qin…”

Daoist Yuanci tried to speak but was coldly interrupted by Qin Lingxiao:

“No need to persuade further, leave quickly… Otherwise, if it is truly seen, if we both remain here, no one would be able to solve the calamity of Yuanci.”

Daoist Yuanci fell silent for a while, seeing that she seemed resolute. He sighed lightly and then said somberly:

“Zhongsheng Continent is remote, Junior Sister Qin, please take good care. If you need anything, just say the word, and I shall come.”

Yet, Qin Lingxiao only responded with a cold demeanor, without any words.

Left with no choice, Daoist Yuanci turned to leave.

“Wait!”

Daoist Yuanci turned back at the sound, only to see a sky-blue streak of light flying towards him.

Inside were seven slightly damaged Heavenly Cyan Void Breaking Array flags.

With a thought, he swept his sleeves and gathered the seven array flags within, then hesitated before bowing to Qin Lingxiao.

Seeing that Qin Lingxiao had no intention of speaking,

he had no choice but to leave.

Although he knew that by leaving at this moment, he was undoubtedly leaving Qin Lingxiao in a dangerous position.

But concerning the calamity of Yuanci, he couldn’t afford any mistakes.

Yet at this moment, for the first time in history, he began to doubt himself.

Was his attitude towards Qin Lingxiao really appropriate?

He didn’t know, but recalling Qin Lingxiao’s previously feigned indifference, his heart felt inexplicably complicated.

Leaving Yuanci Palace, it wasn’t long before Daoist Yuanci found Xiang Sirui and Rui Chunqiu, who had hidden themselves due to the unclear situation.

Both asked about Qin Lingxiao’s situation, but seeing Daoist Yuanci’s rare reluctance to say more, and knowing that Qin Lingxiao had not perished, they could only suppress their doubts and followed Daoist Yuanci, hastily flying away from Zhongsheng Continent, leaving the Yuanci Sea.

Compared to the curiosity and excitement about the unknown path ahead when they came, their return journey, though smoother, carried a few inexplicable silences.

In little over a year, the three crossed the seas haunted by Demonic Beasts, finally seeing the shoreline of Fenglin Continent.

…

Huangji Continent.

Southern coastline.

A massive Dragon Transformation Pool covered the sky above, emanating a continuous radiance.

Boom!

Rocks tumbled, and waves surged!

Accompanied by a harrowing cry, the body of the Three-Headed Evil God plummeted straight into the ocean.

But before it could touch the water, it dissipated bit by bit.

A man in a Dragon Robe, not particularly handsome nor unattractive, stood alone proudly above the sea.

His eyes surveyed fiercely around.

He suddenly stepped forward!

The visages of the Evil Gods across from him showed terror, subdued by his aura, they instinctively retreated much further back.

These Evil Gods’ disciples of the Incense Fire Dao were so terrified that their formation became completely disordered.

Seeing this scene, the middle-aged figure in a dragon robe couldn’t help but laugh uproariously:

“You petty Evil Gods, I am here alone, yet you dare not come forward to test my sword?”

His loud mockery echoed.

Above the coast, the cries of countless cultivators suddenly rang out:

“Fight!”

“Fight!”

“Fight!”

Their momentum was sky-shaking, piercing through the clouds!

The group of Evil Gods and Incense Fire Dao cultivators turned pale instantly.

“Yang Que!”

“Yang Que!!”

“Retreat!”

“Everyone, retreat!”

An Evil God finally couldn’t bear such pressure and yelled out loudly.

Soon, this voice turned into a torrent, as countless Incense Fire Dao cultivators scattered and fled.

The divine temple that couldn’t be evacuated in time also fell into the sea, stirring up countless waves…

Meanwhile, the cultivators from Huangji Continent didn’t give up this opportunity and quickly took advantage to launch a surprise attack, with numerous heads of the Incense Fire Dao cultivators rolling on the ground.

The middle-aged figure stood in mid-air, quietly watching this scene unfold in front of him.

The last obstacle hindering the unification of Huangji Continent was finally resolved.

Yet, there wasn’t the slightest surprise or joy in his heart, all that was there was calmness and indifference.

Soon, the joyful cheers of the Huangji Continent cultivators rang in his ears.

Among them, however, one voice stood out.

“The Sui Emperor sweeps through the six directions, invincible, purifying the universe, saving the people from desperation, this battle annihilates the host of Evil Gods from the Kingdom of Immortals, enabling the world to return to unity!”

“This is fortunate for the people of the world!”

“This is the fortune of three million cultivators of Great Sui!”

“Congratulations to Great Sui!”

“Congratulations to the people!”

The middle-aged figure couldn’t help but look downward.

The figure saw a young cultivator dressed in a Flying Birds Robe, holding a board tablet, shaking his head and speaking loudly.

The middle-aged figure couldn’t help but smile:

“Qian Baimao, you are indeed my lucky general. Without you attracting these Evil Gods, how could it have been so easy to conclude the battle in one go and drive these Evil Gods out of Great Sui?”

The young cultivator hurriedly saluted:

“Your Imperial Majesty’s fortune is not solely credited to Qian Baimao.”

“Ha ha ha ha!”

The middle-aged figure in the dragon robe couldn’t help but laugh heartily, shaking his head and saying:

“I do like what you just said, but there’s one thing I don’t quite agree with.”

Qian Baimao was stunned, quickly raised the board tablet above his head:

“Please enlighten me, Your Majesty.”

Hearing Qian Baimao’s words, the middle-aged figure in the dragon robe glanced toward the west.

In his mind, the image of a remarkably ordinary yet mysterious figure involuntarily emerged.

He solemnly said:

“Currently, I am not yet truly unbeatable…”

Qian Baimao was stunned, gathered his courage, and straightened his neck:

“I dare not agree with this, Your Majesty. Who in the world could be against Your Majesty now?”

The middle-aged figure in the dragon robe was quite pleased with Qian Baimao’s words and was not angry.

But a similar thought arose in his heart.

Looking across the four seas, who now could stand in front of him as a rival?

Maybe…there is still one person.

Thinking this, he spoke emphatically and resolutely:

“I wish to lead the expedition myself, heading to Fenglin Continent…”

“Fenglin Continent?!”

Qian Baimao’s heart sunk.

It seems he is still after the Deputy Sect Master…

The middle-aged figure in the dragon robe’s eyes revealed depth as he coldly said:

“Go and meet that primitive Demonic Sect!”

Qian Baimao: “Ah???”