The Hero of a Cool Novel? I, the Villain, Will Kill You!

43: The East Cold Immortal Lord bowed his head, but it was a greater humiliationTime flowed... A sliver of dawn appeared on the horizon, a flock of cranes flew across the sea of clouds in formation, and ten thousand rays of morning light were breathtakingly beautiful.

Mu Bingxuan and Shui Xi rode the Yaochi Immortal Boat towards the Eastern Han Border. As they passed the Imperial Capital’s city gate, they saw Ye Chen being burned by karmic fire.

They merely exchanged a knowing smile, then ignored him, preparing to suppress Long Aotian.

Whoosh, whoosh... The strong winds howled, kicking up large sandstorms.

Above the city gate tower, Immortal Lord Jiang Qing stood with his hands behind his back, looking in the direction of Eastern Immortal Cliff, a worried expression on his face.

Imperial Advisor Ghostly Underworld Taoist was equally melancholic, seemingly having already divined some Heavenly Dao secrets.

”Imperial Advisor, with the opening of the Tianyuan Secret Realm, do you think it will throw the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain into chaos?” Immortal Lord Jiang Qing asked helplessly.

”Not only will the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain be in chaos, but it seems the Immortal Realm is also about to change.”

”Last night, this old man observed the stars; the Heavenly Dao was blurry and chaotic, and the Immortal Realm’s Luck scattered and fled!”

”If this old man isn’t mistaken, I fear someone is treating the Immortal Realm as a chess game.” Ghostly Underworld Taoist sighed faintly.

He was finding the situation in the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain increasingly unclear, always feeling as if an invisible, ruthless hand was pushing things from behind.

”This... this!” Immortal Lord Jiang Qing hesitated, ”What should be done?”

”The Eastern Cold Immortal Domain has prospered for tens of millions of years under this Emperor’s rule; is it destined to decline now?” Immortal Lord Jiang Qing closed his eyes, extremely unwilling.

”Your Majesty the Immortal Lord, to find the mastermind, I fear we must rely on the Primordial Emperor Son Wang Qing!”

”Wang Qing is a descendant of the Grand Primordius Heavenly Emperor. If he makes a move, and we promise some benefits, perhaps he will agree to find the mastermind!”

Ghostly Underworld Taoist thought of a compromise, which was the only method he could currently conceive.

Aside from the Primordial Heavenly Court, the official power, he truly couldn’t think of any other power that could find the true mastermind behind the disruption of the Immortal Realm.

”But... but he killed this Emperor’s third son, and you still want this Emperor to humble himself and beg him!”

Immortal Lord Jiang Qing’s expression was unnatural; clearly, this method was a humiliation for him.

”Your Majesty...” Ghostly Underworld Taoist hesitated.

”Enough! Imperial Advisor!” Immortal Lord Jiang Qing closed his eyes again, his expression even more haggard, ”Don’t say anything more. For the sake of all living beings in the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain, what does it matter if this Emperor loses all face!”

He turned and walked down the city gate tower, his steps faltering, heading towards the Blood Spirit Manor.

Ghostly Underworld Taoist was also very helpless. It was indeed inappropriate to ask the Eastern Cold Overlord to beg his son’s killer.

But if they didn’t seek cooperation with Wang Qing, then they could only watch as the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain disintegrated.

As the Immortal Lord of Eastern Cold, Immortal Lord Jiang Qing had ruled this Immortal Domain for tens of millions of years, so he naturally wouldn’t admit defeat so easily.

He had to go, unless he no longer wished to rule the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain.

”It’s often said that the Heavenly Dao is ruthless, but humans are emotional!”

”Your Majesty, although you are strict with your children, is it not because you want them to be able to stand on their own!”

Ghostly Underworld Taoist’s mouth was bitter; he realized he was wrong, and terribly so.

Immortal Lord Jiang Qing was still the same Immortal Lord Jiang Qing, completely unchanged.

As an Immortal Lord, Immortal Lord Jiang Qing had raised generation after generation of children, only to cultivate an heir who could protect the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain.

Unfortunately, those children either died during their trials in the Lower Realm or were killed while competing for treasures in Secret Realms.

This also caused Immortal Lord Jiang Qing to suffer immensely in the dead of night, yet he had to be strict with his children during the day.

He was just afraid that if his children didn’t strive, let alone inherit the position of Immortal Lord, they might not even keep their lives.

Ghostly Underworld Taoist had thought that his non-interference in the affairs of the Immortal Domain had made Immortal Lord Jiang Qing, his student, cold and ruthless.

He now finally understood Immortal Lord Jiang Qing’s painstaking efforts: there is a country before there is a home; strict family governance leads to a stable great nation.

Immortal Lord Jiang Qing might not be a qualified father, but he could certainly be considered a wise ruler.

Over at the Blood Spirit Manor.

After bullying the System’s little secretary last night, Wang Qing was now playing chess against himself in the courtyard.

Yes, you didn’t misread; he was indeed moving pieces against himself, occasionally offering commentary.

”Tianyuan Secret Realm + Tianyuan Clan + intervention of Heavenly Fortune God Clan powerhouses + forces from various Immortal Domains = chaos in the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain!”

”Not bad, not bad. Next, it’s time for the Immortal Lord of Eastern Cold to come beg this Young Master!”

Wang Qing grinned foolishly. Those who didn’t know his plan would have thought he was a madman.

In reality, it was not so. The chaos in the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain was his doing, and the chess piece Ye Chen was discarded after he was used.

It showed how cold-blooded he was towards others, except for those close to him.

”Your Highness, the Immortal Lord of Eastern Cold requests an audience!” Hong Lian walked in from outside the courtyard, reporting respectfully.

”Let him in. This Young Master has been waiting for a long time!” Wang Qing reverted to his elegant Young Master demeanor and waved his hand at Hong Lian.

”Yes, Your Highness!” Hong Lian nodded lightly and quickly walked out.

After a short while... Immortal Lord Jiang Qing arrived in the courtyard, forcing a smile, ”Imperial Son Wang, this Emperor knew of your arrival long ago!”

”Due to busy affairs, this Emperor couldn’t spare the time and only now comes to seek an audience. I hope Imperial Son Wang won’t take it to heart.”

”No need for pleasantries, please sit!” Wang Qing waved his hand impatiently.

Immortal Lord Jiang Qing’s expression was awkward; he could only sit opposite Wang Qing. ”Imperial Son Wang, the Tianyuan Secret Realm has opened!”

”Forces from other Immortal Domains have arrived, and chaos is likely. This Emperor has come hoping you will help maintain order in the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain!”

”Oh? Hoping this Young Master will maintain order? Does the Eastern Han Immortal Court have no one left?” Wang Qing feigned confusion, sneering inwardly.

You little rascal, you’re the Immortal Lord, right! Yet I can easily manipulate you!

”This...” Immortal Lord Jiang Qing was speechless, suppressing his inner anger, and said with a bitter smile, ”This Emperor needs to guard against the Profound Maiden Palace taking advantage of the situation, so...”

”I see. It’s not impossible for you to want this Young Master to maintain order!”

”You cripple your eldest son, Jiang Tianyi, hang him at the city gate to be burned by karmic fire alongside Ye Chen, and this Young Master will agree!” Wang Qing said with a playful expression.

Mu Bingxuan had told him about her visit to the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain; Jiang Tianyi had once tried to harm her at the Eastern Han Border.

How could Wang Qing tolerate that? Mu Bingxuan was his woman, and she carried his flesh and blood.

If Mu Bingxuan had really been captured by Jiang Tianyi a dozen days ago, Wang Qing would guarantee to purge the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain overnight.

Of course, this was just a hypothesis. Jiang Tianyi trying to harm Mu Bingxuan was practically courting death.

Mu Bingxuan herself was a Quasi Immortal Emperor, controlling the Grandmist Law, and could hold her own against an Immortal Emperor.

Moreover, she had the super powerhouse Shui Xi as her protector, so she was naturally not someone a prince of the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain could provoke.

”Imperial Son Wang, aren’t you going too far?” Immortal Lord Jiang Qing finally couldn’t bear it, his face darkened, and he angrily questioned!

”If you think it’s too much, you can leave immediately. Anyway, it’s not the Primordial Beginning Immortal Domain that’s in chaos, so this Young Master couldn’t care less!”

Wang Qing propped one leg over the other, made two ”shoo shoo” sounds, and provocatively whistled at Immortal Lord Jiang Qing.

”This... this Emperor will endure it. Tonight, I will personally send that rebellious son Jiang Tianyi to the Imperial Capital’s city gate to be burned by karmic fire!” With that, Immortal Lord Jiang Qing flicked his sleeves and left.

”Immortal Lord Jiang Qing, take care, I won’t see you out. Actually, several of your other children who died were also killed by this Young Master!”

”Hahaha, if you’re unhappy, come bite me!” Wang Qing laughed mockingly.

”Hmph...” Immortal Lord Jiang Qing suppressed the anger in his heart, ”This Emperor cannot be angry, this Emperor cannot be angry, otherwise the Eastern Cold Immortal Domain will fall into great chaos!”

He left in a huff.

Wang Qing reined in his smile, stood up, and followed him out of the courtyard, planning to watch how Immortal Lord Jiang Qing dealt with Jiang Tianyi and, incidentally, add fuel to the fire.

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