Protect Our Chief

"Come, Ruobing, quickly come and pay respects to the two Emperors." Qee Hongzhao, shedding his usual stern demeanor, wore a somewhat triumphant smile. It was evident that he was extremely satisfied with this new disciple he had taken on.

It’s no wonder, from his habit of long-term secluded training and comprehension, it was clear that Qee Hongzhao was not content to remain at the Early-stage Lingxu Realm for his entire life. However, the further he cultivated, the more he felt the shackles imposed by his bloodline aptitude.

Unless one disregards the overall interests and piles on massive resources, advancing further is incredibly difficult. Even if he managed to break through to the Mid-stage Lingxu Realm at great cost, what then?

The immortal path is vast and desolate. Without achieving True Immortal, what significant difference is there between the Early and Mid-stages of the Lingxu Realm?

Gradually, Qee Hongzhao had grown somewhat disheartened.

"Ruobing pays respects to Emperor Yuanyou and Emperor Yanqing."

Wang Longyan followed protocol, bowing respectfully to the two Emperors. Her demeanor was respectful, yet her voice was calm with an edge of coldness, as if the status of these two Emperors did not overwhelm her.

Ever since Emperor Longchang lingered at the Wang Family, lost a significant sum while gambling, and was made by Shouzhe to work off his debt by extracting Spirit Veins, his imperial majesty had already crumbled in Wang Longyan’s mind.

Qee Hongzhao’s intentional display did not escape the notice of the two Emperors.

Even the indifferent Emperor Yanqing took a second look at Wang Longyan, secretly speculating about what unique qualities this new disciple of Qee Hongzhao might possess.

As for Emperor Yuanyou, he unabashedly scrutinized Wang Longyan up and down, his gaze laced with a touch of Divine Thought, as if he wanted to see through her.

"Hmph!"

Wang Longyan let out a soft snort, releasing a burst of Ice Fiend Profound Qi entwined with her Divine Thought, enveloping herself in an Ice Evil Mist, effectively shutting out Emperor Yuanyou’s probing.

She even went as far as to condense her Ice Fiend Profound Qi into a needle and remotely aimed it at Emperor Yuanyou.

"Audacious!"

Emperor Yuanyou narrowed his gaze, instantly neutralizing the Ice Fiend Needle, but Wang Longyan’s action was nothing short of provocation to him.

Immediately, he was filled with rage, letting out a shout as a vast and majestic aura rose, unyieldingly bearing down on Wang Longyan: "A mere Purple Mansion Realm, daring to offend the majesty of an Emperor. Courting death!"

However, before the pressure could fall upon Wang Longyan, Qee Hongzhao stepped forward, blocking in front of Wang Longyan.

With a casual wave of his hand, he deflected Emperor Yuanyou’s aura. His smile instantly froze, turning into a frost-like sneer: "Yuanyou, don’t mistake my Yin Sha Saint Hall for your ’Paradise Palace.’ If you dare run wild again, don’t blame this Sect Leader for giving you a lesson."

Emperor Yuanyou was still young, and as the elder Divine Power Realm officials who supported his ascension gradually passed, the restraint of the royal relatives on him weakened, making him increasingly unrestrained in his actions.

In recent years, he even built a Paradise Palace within the Southern Qin Imperial Palace, specifically gathering a group of beauties to indulge in pleasures.

"Sect Leader Qi indeed is domineering. Haven’t even advanced to the Mid-stage Lingxu Realm, and you’re already scolding me, Yuanyou, as if I’m your subordinate?" Emperor Yuanyou sneered repeatedly, "I’d like to see how you give me a lesson? Could it be with the grand formation of the Yin Sha Sacred Land to suppress me?"

Qee Hongzhao’s gaze grew colder, and vortices began to form in his eyes: "Very well, if I don’t give you a lesson, you might really believe you are invincible in the world."

As tensions rose, and Qee Hongzhao was ready to act,

Emperor Yanqing stood up and cupped his hands toward both sides, mediating: "Sect Leader Qi, Brother Yuanyou is still young and doesn’t know the immensity of the heavens and the earth, please do not hold it against him."

As he spoke, he glared at Emperor Yuanyou: "The Yin Sha Sect is a saint land shared by Jin and Qin countries, Yuanyou, do not bring your household temper here."

Emperor Yuanyou’s expression fluctuated slightly, then he laughed heartily: "Old Brother Yanqing’s criticism is right, Yuanyou was reckless."

Seeing Yuanyou step back, Qee Hongzhao glanced at Emperor Yanqing, his gaze gradually returning to calm as he said indifferently: "The disciple is of Loose Cultivator origin, having wandered and suffered much throughout life, thus developing a reserved and cold temperament, causing the two Emperors to be amused."

"A Loose Cultivator?" Emperor Yanqing furrowed his eyebrows, "Why would Sect Leader Qi recruit a Loose Cultivator as a Direct Disciple? Aren’t you afraid..."

Even Emperor Yuanyou couldn’t help but glance sideways.

For any sects or saint lands, they are typically highly cautious of Loose Cultivators. The Yin Sha Sect might use Loose Cultivators as cannon fodder but would never allow them to rise through the ranks.

Qee Hongzhao had been waiting for this question all along.

Casually, he replied, "No need to fear. Firstly, Fengtu has already investigated Ruobing’s background and past, and there are no significant issues. Secondly... Ruobing possesses an Unparalleled Celestial Pride Level Ice Fiend Mutated Bloodline... Oh, by the way, she also has a Pure Yin Constitution, which provides an additional boost when cultivating Yin Sha Lineage techniques."

What?

Unparalleled Celestial Pride Level?

And an Ice Fiend Mutated Bloodline, Pure Yin Constitution!?

This is nothing short of a supreme treasure!

Both Emperors couldn’t sit still when they heard this.

Such aptitude, why didn’t it appear in their own house? Falling into the hands of a Loose Cultivator, is there any justice in this world?

Seeing the shock and amazement on the Emperors’ faces, Yin Fengtu’s heart shattered. Clearly, this was the supreme disciple he painstakingly picked up, yet now she had become the Master’s.

The treasured disciple suddenly became the junior sister...

This feeling left Yin Fengtu overwhelmed with mixed emotions.

Emperor Yuanyou stared at Wang Longyan in shock. Even without receiving the Treasure Manual inheritance, she had reached the level of Unparalleled Celestial Pride, something very rare even in the Red Moon Demon Dynasty and Cold Moon Immortal Dynasty.

If matched with the Treasure Manual’s bestowed Essence of Heaven and Earth at the time of inheritance, her starting point would already be far beyond the likes of Emperor Yuanyou. If resources were configured to push through to the Mid and Late stages of the Lingxu Realm right from the start, then the future...

Thinking of this, Emperor Yuanyou was filled with both envy and apprehension.

No wonder Qee Hongzhao protected her so diligently; he too would treat her as a treasure. By contrast, the ladies in his ’Paradise Palace’ seemed merely like common powder faces.

Emperor Yanqing first praised: "Sect Leader Qi truly has great fortune to encounter such a prodigiously talented jade." Pausing, he then frowned and said, "With such aptitude, not striving for the Middle to Late-stage Lingxu Realm would be quite a pity."

"But configuring breakthrough resources... given the current situation of the Sacred Land, might it not be a bit stretched?"

"This matter is not urgent for now, we will convene the elders within the Yin Sha Sect and discuss it later." Seeing the envious and jealous expressions on the faces of the two Emperors, Qee Hongzhao was secretly pleased.

With his hands behind his back, he said, full of spirit, "If Ruobing could advance to the Middle to Late-stage Lingxu Realm in the future, we would have an absolute advantage in high-end combat against East Qian and Lingyun Sacred Land."

These few words made it seem as though Qee Hongzhao had already predetermined Wang Longyan as his successor.

At once, Yin Fengtu felt the urge to cry, his disciple becoming a junior sister, and the junior sister taking his position as Sect Leader...

What a wonderfully sour feeling this was.

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