The martial arts arena on Mount Ling is vast, attracting cultivators from all over the country to witness the prowess of these exceptional talents.
The holy maiden from the sacred mountain is exceptionally beautiful and outshines all others. Her strength is also extraordinary, and no one can withstand even a single blow from her.
After dealing with the little Karami on the stage, Li Shiyao slowly bowed and paid her respects to her master in the stands.
After finishing all this, Li Shiyao breathed a sigh of relief and walked towards the exit, where Shi Mingyi had been waiting for a while.
"Shiyao, what did Immortal Su say?"
"Shiyao ran away without telling her master."
As Li Shiyao smoothed the hem of her clothes, she brushed past Shi Mingyi with a serious and indifferent expression.
"How can this be?" Shi Mingyi asked, looking puzzled.
She had repeatedly told Shiyao to talk to Immortal Su and ask him to help the Holy Mountain!
Given how much Su Cheng dotes on Shi Yao, he definitely won't refuse!
"Elder Shi, Shi Yao is indeed the Holy Maiden, isn't she?"
“But, without the help of Immortal Su…” Shi Mingyi was still a little dissatisfied, but when he met Li Shiyao’s gaze, he instantly couldn’t say anything!
He had never seen Li Shiyao with such an expression before; her determination and seriousness made it seem as if no one could shake her resolve.
"Yes, Your Highness."
"They're gone."
As Shi Mingyi walked, he explained the complexity of the situation to Li Shiyao. To be honest, the Holy Mountain in the Eastern Region is now only at the level of a top sect.
Although they still have a voice, their influence is inevitably diminished.
The position of Holy Maiden has been vacant for nearly five hundred years, and even the Grand Elder has never seen the previous Holy Maiden.
Only when you have the ability will people be willing to listen to your opinions.
Handing over Li Suyao would save us from a complete falling out and allow us to hold out for a little longer, hopefully until the day the Holy Maiden becomes an immortal.
To be honest, the lord thought he was quite reasonable. After all, he didn't necessarily want to take the saintess; this was the holy blood that had already been promised!
Now that the Holy Mountain has gone back on its word, doesn't it seem like the unreasonable and domineering one?
In the lord's eyes, the Holy Mountain has certainly profited a lot from him over the years!
This holy blood, or rather this furnace, is far more valuable than marrying a wife!
All the benefits I've received over the years can't compare to that magnificent dowry? What other family's wife is so precious?
The sacred mountain has gained far more land and resources than it is about to lose.
From any perspective, it seems to be correct.
But what if we look at it from Li Shiyao and Li Suyao's perspective?
What does all this have to do with the two of them?
What does this have to do with them?
Is it their fault that they have holy blood flowing through their veins?
Li Shiyao had indeed been away from the Holy Mountain for some time. Looking at the cave that had once been used to force her into seclusion so that she could cultivate in peace, it now seemed rather deserted.
But now she's not afraid anymore. She's not only the Holy Maiden of the Holy Mountain, but also the Second Mistress of the Lingxian Palace, and the precious treasure that her master wants to keep in his mouth!
Moreover, although she was only at the late Foundation Establishment stage, she felt that even when her senior sister was at the Golden Core stage, she might not be as powerful as her!
She's so smart!
Isn't that what Master did?
They looked around the pilgrimage hall of the holy mountain with a sense of nostalgia. Dozens of elders sat around the table, and when they saw Li Shiyao return alone, they all whispered among themselves with bitter expressions.
The statue of the first saintess still stands, depicting a girl with her eyes covered.
To be honest, Li Shiyao didn't know her, and no one had ever seen the so-called first saintess.
Whether the sculpture is of a saint or not seems unimportant, as her eyes have been covered.
"Third Elder, take me to see Li Suyao."
Before Shi Mingyi could speak, the Second Elder asked, "Shiyao, where is Immortal Su?"
Shiyao breathed a sigh of relief: "Lead the way."
"Shiyao, why didn't Immortal Su come back with you?"
The Holy Mountain even prepared wine and dishes for Su Cheng and his three disciples, intending to entertain the Holy Maiden's master, senior sisters, and junior sisters.
Since they were asking for a favor, the elders, especially the eldest elder, even prepared generous gifts to send, just waiting for Immortal Su to come and take them away.
Shi Mingyi was at a loss for what to do. It was he who had defied all opposition and decided to send Li Shiyao to find Su Cheng.
Who would have thought that Shiyao readily agreed, but the Holy Maiden did not?
The saintess thought this matter was...
She can handle it!
"Shiyao, the Second Elder is talking to you..."
“I can hear you, but I’m too lazy to answer such a stupid question. Shut your mouth.”
Li Shiyao tilted her head and looked at the Second Elder, her eyes devoid of any emotion.
The elders looked at each other, and then Li Shiyao's words silenced everyone present.
"Second Elder, there's something Shiyao needs to say. You'd better take some time to go to Lingxian Palace and explain it to your senior sister."
"Shiyao is soft-hearted, but both her senior sister and master have sharp tongues... but a heart of stone!"
"You must have heard about what happened in the Northern Region. Don't take any chances."
"Do you think your senior sister wouldn't know about your little affair? Or do you think she would care about me? Have you ever seen her give face to anyone?"
"If Senior Sister really comes looking for us, I'm afraid the entire Second Elder's lineage will be wiped out!"
Looking at the Second Elder's face, contorted with fear, Li Shiyao slowly turned around and looked at Shi Mingyi.
"Elder Shi, lead the way."
This could be considered a show of force; the Holy Maiden's training these past few days has not only increased her strength.
The villa on the sacred mountain, this is the Grand Elder's courtyard, but the Grand Elder is currently still at the pilgrimage hall questioning the meaning of life...
Li Suyao, the only girl in the courtyard, was not hard to find. As soon as Li Shiyao entered the courtyard, she saw her.
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