Chapter 169 Begins
Zhang Jiuxiao walked through the crowd and towards the two people.
"This is a great story. Although I really want to continue listening, there is no time. We have to leave here quickly." Qiu Qianling said, his voice clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.
"What?" Zhang Jiuxiao stopped and shifted his gaze from Ying Huang's face to Qiu Qianling.
Qiu Qianling answered briefly, "Liu Dazhong already knows that it was you who provided the prescription to Li Jingui, and he wants you to shut up forever."
In reality, this matter was easily resolved by simply killing Liu Dazhong. However, the death of the Zhongzhou Lord would inevitably draw the attention of the Jinmen Immortal Residence, plunging Zhongzhou into even greater chaos.
Now is not the time to go to war with the immortals.
Zhang Jiuxiao obviously understood this truth. After hearing Qiu Qianling's words, he immediately turned around and told everyone to pack up and leave.
Not long after they left, the gate of the courtyard was knocked open by the male soldiers sent by Liu Dazhong.
There was no one inside.
Yongye had more than one place to stay. After leaving Anshui Street, they moved to a safer and more secluded garden.
Qiu Qianling, Ying Huang, Mu Chen and Zhang Jiuxiao sat down at a square table again and discussed the massacre plan that Liu Dazhong intended to implement at the upcoming conference.
Ying Huang said in a cold tone, "Liu Dazhong is trying to trick you. Jiuxiao, it's best if you don't attend this conference."
Qiu Qianling nodded approvingly. She planned to wait for news from Wu Hai first. If things went well, she would directly arrange two thousand magic warriors to ambush around the venue and catch Liu Dazhong and those immortal cultivation families in one fell swoop.
Zhang Jiuxiao shook his head, "We must go to this conference. Master Yinghuang, do you still remember Yongye's goal?"
Ying Huang was slightly startled. "Of course, I remember. Yongye's goal is to rescue all women from the oppression of the immortals who exploit their spirit pearls, to wipe out the shameful abuse of women by the immortals, and to create a bright and beautiful new world where humans and demons coexist."
Zhang Jiuxiao smiled and nodded, his eyes determined as he said, "So, no matter how dangerous this conference is, I will go."
"I want everyone to hear our voices. Only in this way can the consensus of Yongye become the consensus of everyone, and the faith of Yongye become the faith of everyone."
Ying Huang stared at her without blinking, then sighed softly, "I understand your thoughts, but..."
It's too dangerous.
She didn't say the latter part of the sentence. She knew Zhang Jiuxiao too well. Once she made up her mind, even mountains of swords and seas of fire could not stop her.
Qiu Qianling was also staring at Zhang Jiuxiao, his eyes unconsciously attracted to her, and his heart was touched.
She was clearly just an ordinary human woman, and she could live a better life without doing anything. She knew that they were not grateful to Yongye, but she still took on the responsibility of saving the human race.
Should I say it is stupidity or arrogance?
But isn't she the same? She is just the daughter of a poor man, but she has gradually become the master of the demon clan, and she wants to pull the hypocritical immortals off the altar.
How could she not be arrogant?
"Then go ahead. It's a good opportunity for the world to see how ugly the faces of Liu Dazhong and others who pretend to be kind are." Qiu Qianling sneered.
Zhang Jiuxiao opened his eyes wide, looking extremely surprised, as if he thought Qiu Qianling would definitely oppose her.
Shadow Phoenix frowned, "Demon Lord——"
Qiu Qianling raised his hand and pressed her shoulder, "Sister Ying, what are you worried about? Don't you still believe in my strength? I promise that nothing will happen to Yongye's sisters."
Shadow Phoenix looked at her, suddenly deflated, and whispered, "Yes, with the guarantee from His Majesty the Demon Lord, I have no reason to object."
Zhang Jiuxiao was very happy and said with a smile: "Thank you very much, Your Highness the Demon Lord, and thank you, Master Yinghuang."
Qiu Qianling smiled faintly, but he didn't look as relaxed as he did on the outside.
It is easier said than done. To ensure that the people of Yongye are intact, to expose Liu Dazhong's conspiracy to the world, and to successfully incorporate Zhongzhou into the demon clan, a more comprehensive plan is needed.
According to Liu Dazhong, the Qingling Pill can protect Li Jingui from the poisonous gas...then they should also make some corresponding preparations.
"Over at the Fog Sea, how are things going?"
"Everything is going well. She will arrive in Zhongzhou before the conference begins."
"Very good." Qiu Qianling curled up the corners of his mouth, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.
The Zhongzhou Conference, let this grand meeting that brings together all levels and factions in Zhongzhou, become the beginning of the demise of the immortal race!
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Jinmen Immortal Palace, Lingyun Mountain.
Chi Lu, sitting in the study, was observing Gongsun Xiong who was practicing in seclusion in Meiying Cave through the Guanshi Mirror.
"Is he about to break through and ascend? That would be quite difficult to deal with." She raised her hand to support her cheek, looking thoughtful.
Suddenly, the screen flickered and turned blank.
Gongsun Xiong is already a master in the Tribulation Realm. Even if Chi Li wants to peek at his image, it will be very difficult.
She raised her hand to turn off the screen and began to think about how to deal with Gongsun Xiong. It would definitely not be possible to fight this man head-on with just the points she had.
What about Qiu Qianling and the demon clan? If they could capture Zhongzhou, with the help of her laws, they could mobilize hundreds of people to respond, and perhaps they could even fight the immortal clan.
But in that case, even if we can win, I'm afraid it will be a tragic victory.
It seems that she still needs to come up with a foolproof plan to provide an additional layer of protection for the demons.
But how can we weaken Gongsun Xiong's strength? It should be said that this person seems to be pursuing the same thing as her, becoming a god... Haha.
Chi Li snorted softly, and suddenly a brilliant idea came to her mind.
At this time, Yu Yixian hurried in from outside, his face anxious. "Master, my master just called me over and gave us three days to offer spirit stones. What should we do now?"
Chi Li sat up straight, a serious look on her face. "How many spirit stones can the sect still provide?"
Yu Yixian looked embarrassed. "Well, the sect always uses this year's spirit stones to make up for last year's deficit. However, the spirit stones from the three states haven't been delivered yet, and Master is asking for them more urgently than in previous years, so..."
Chi Li understood, "You can't take it out, right?"
Yu Yixian fell silent.
She originally thought that she could scrape together some money for an emergency, but she didn't expect the sect to be in such a serious deficit. Even if she withheld the spirit stones from the elders of each peak and the monks of the sect, it would still not be enough for Gongsun Xiong to practice for a day.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have come to find Chi Lan.
If he was short of Grandmother Gongsun's spirit stones, he would definitely kill both her and the Sect Master!
When Yu Yixian thought of this terrible result, he became extremely terrified and could no longer remain calm.
Maybe, maybe the sect leader will have a solution. Someone who can defeat Shi Zhenlin on his own cannot fail to solve this problem, right?
This was the only way she could comfort herself.
While cautiously looking up at Chi Li, he prayed madly in his heart, "Please, Sect Master, please tell me if you have a solution!"
Chi Li leaned back in her chair and said leisurely, "Since I can't get it out, I can only tell him the truth."
"W-what?" Yu Yixian suspected that he had heard it wrong and couldn't believe it.
"Gongsun Xiong is nearing a breakthrough, and the spirit stones he needs are increasing year by year. Even if the three states can deliver the full amount this time, what about next time? Are they really going to drain the human race dry?"
Yu Yixian clenched her fingers. She didn't want things to develop to this point. "Maybe this time he can break through and ascend!"
Chi Qi's lips curled up into an icy smile. "That's the problem. Can a god created by draining the spiritual energy of the heavens, the earth, and the human race really be a god?"
Yu Yixian suddenly felt a chill in his heart.
She never dared to think deeply about these things, but some things really cannot be thought about deeply.
"So, what should be done?"
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The day of the Zhongzhou Conference has finally arrived.
Following Qiu Qianling's instructions, Mu Chen, along with the Yongye people, followed Zhang Jiuxiao to the conference square.
The square was filled with male soldiers from the provincial government. They held long swords and stood guard in uniform, patrolling the area.
Mu Chen could feel that these people were all martial artists, and many of them were cultivators in the Qi training realm.
But she didn't think that these people alone could suppress the tens of thousands of participants. Once a mutiny occurred, the situation would get out of control and become chaotic.
Mu Chen didn't want to see this happen.
The purpose of her coming here was to clarify that the story Liu Dazhong had made up for her was a complete lie.
Those who support him will know that Liu Dazhong is a liar. Then, how can they dare to believe that his promises are true?
In this way, they only have one choice left, which is to turn to the demons.
After Zhang Jiuxiao revealed her identity to the guards outside the square, a soldier led them into the square and arranged them to stand in a corner in the southwest.
Zhang Jiuxiao frowned. This kind of corner, is it targeting them?!
Although Yongye has always been at odds with the people in the provincial government, the situation is different now. He should at least be polite to them. Liu Dazhong really didn't even bother to pretend, and his intention to get rid of them was obvious.
Fortunately, the center of the square is slightly lower, so she can observe the situation of the entire square by simply sending out her spiritual sense.
The venue was divided into four large squares. In the center of the squares was a large circular platform with dozens of chairs on it. It seemed that it was the place prepared for Liu Dazhong and those aristocratic families.
If it is true as His Majesty the Demon Lord said, that Liu Dazhong set up a magic circle here, then the center of the circle can only be this circular platform. After all, as long as you stand in the center of the magic circle, you can be protected from harm.
Fortunately, they made preparations in advance, so this magic circle should not be able to harm them.
Suddenly, another group of people walked in. Zhang Jiuxiao looked over and found that the leader was Liu Xiaohe, the leader of the opposition.
This man was originally from a noble family, but because his father died early and his mother had no power, he was persecuted and suppressed by the elders of the clan. He had no resources for cultivation, so he ran away in anger, intending to make a name for himself with his own abilities.
As a result, after more than ten years of hard work, he achieved nothing and his cultivation level only barely broke through to the initial stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm.
He had originally planned to bow to his family, but he didn't expect that Liu Dazhong would take office. Once the new tax order was issued, riots broke out frequently in Zhongzhou.
He immediately felt that his opportunity had come, and he immediately formed a team to lobby and incite the people under the banner of opposing the new tax order.
He proposed that all people, whether from noble families or common people, men or women, are equal and should have equal opportunities and resources for cultivation.
This earned him a large number of supporters.
Zhang Jiuxiao had come into contact with him and found that his attitude towards the demons was very ambiguous. He believed that her support for women transforming into demons was very narrow-minded and dangerous because it would endanger the entire human race.
"You put the interests of the demon race above those of the human race. You, Yongye, are traitors to the human race!"
The almost exasperated roar is still ringing in my ears.
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