Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

Chapter 539: Chapter 493: Should We Bring Tributor Qin?

Wang Liweng’s face darkened.

If cultivators from the Great Chu Immortal Country dared to invade, kill, and seize treasures, the cultivators within the Mountain Miao Hall could act first and report later, without needing to consider other factors.

Moreover, this time, the Great Chu Immortal Country intends to seize a treasured artifact with the Power of Dao Rhyme, and over a hundred cultivators have fallen in the Mountain Miao Hall.

However, Chu Mufeng, being the seventh prince of the Great Chu Immortal Country, holds a noble status that cannot be compared with ordinary forces’ cultivators. Even though he committed such a massacre, Wang Liweng dared not make a decision rashly.

”Hall Master Wang, Lord Flame Guard, this time I have faltered. If you can show leniency, I will present lavish gifts.”

Chu Mufeng also panicked.

Originally, he felt no fear; just a mere hall master of the Mountain Miao Hall, he completely dismissed. However, how could Chu Mufeng have anticipated that there was a Flame Guard secretly stationed here?!

The intelligence said Flame Guards were all in the Imperial Palace, obeying the Great Yan Empress’s orders, didn’t it?

Who could have thought there would be a Flame Guard stationed in the Mountain Miao Hall region?!

The crucial thing is, Chu Mufeng sensed a cold killing intent emanating from the Flame Guard, indicating she did not have as many concerns as Wang Liweng.

At this moment, Chu Mufeng disregarded his status and dignity, willing to pay any price, just wishing to escape from the Flame Guard’s grasp.

But now, with Spiritual Power sealed within him, even if he fully activated the Lotus Platform, he could not mobilize any Spiritual Qi.

The thought of escaping from the Flame Guard was clearly an impossible task.

Yan Ruo did not respond, merely exposing a pair of cold eyes behind the mask, filled with chill, making the strong ones from the Great Chu Immortal Country dare not approach.

After a brief moment, Yan Ruo took out a token, and upon connection, only two brief words came through.

”Execute.”

Yan Zhi’s voice was devoid of emotion.

”No, don’t!”

Chu Mufeng’s pupils contracted, and he completely lost composure.

”Boom!”

The next moment, Yan Ruo’s delicate hand gently extended, landing softly on the opponent’s brow before the Great Chu Immortal Country strong ones could react.

In the next instant, the terrifying Power of Dao Rhyme swept out, instantly obliterating Chu Mufeng’s Divine Soul.

”Swish!”

Chu Mufeng, who previously emanated a noble aura, suddenly seemed to lose support, powerlessly falling to the ground.

”Your Highness!”

At this moment, the powerful ones of the Great Chu Immortal Country, shocked by Yan Ruo’s actions, finally reacted, their faces full of disbelief.

This is the seventh prince of the Great Chu Immortal Country, extremely noble!

Yet, the Flame Guard extinguished him so easily as if pinching a chick?!

Had it not been witnessed firsthand, no one would believe that a dignified prince met his absurd demise here!

”Buzz...”

Yan Ruo’s eyes were icy, a terrifying aura surged around her.

A graceful figure, yet like a towering mountain, giving an intense sense of oppression and danger. No one would dare doubt that crossing the boundary of Falling Stone Peak would result in being crushed by this existence.

Wang Liweng could only feel fright in his heart.

Just... just like that, killed?

Seeing the Flame Guard’s back, he dared not have any doubts.

In the end, facing the group of Great Chu Immortal Country cultivators, whose expressions were furious yet unable to voice anger, he hesitated briefly but still used his Spiritual Power to hold Chu Mufeng’s body just as he fell, casually tossing it aside.

”Your Highness!”

Several powerful ones of the Great Chu Immortal Country immediately rushed up to catch him.

However, after examining him, any last shred of hope in their hearts was thoroughly dashed.

Though the seventh prince’s body was still warm, his Divine Soul was extinguished, clearly indicating he was completely dead!

Watching the stern-faced group of strong ones below, the military cultivators were bewildered; they obviously did not expect Lord Flame Guard to be so resolute, daring to immediately strike down even the prince of an Immortal Country.

”Flame Guard...”

”I will remember this!”

”In this matter, our Great Chu will not let it go!”

In the distance, an elder took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the fury within his heart.

With the prince slain, he feared being held accountable at once.

When the time comes, these guest ministers under him will find it hard to escape their responsibility!

As expected, just as the words fell, his communication device started ringing in his arms.

The elder took the communication device and soon carefully reported the details of what occurred here.

Even from a distance, Wang Liweng could distinctly hear the commanding and angry voice emanating from the transmission.

Clearly, Emperor Chu had also learned of the matter.

”Lord Flame Guard, this matter has escalated.”

Wang Liweng smiled bitterly, a trace of inexorable worry in his eyes.

Though Emperor Chu has over thirty offspring, the matter concerns royal dignity, so Emperor Chu will certainly not let it rest!

Furthermore, this incident is likely to become a detonator, shattering the superficial peace between the two Immortal Countries.

Despite this, Yan Ruo’s eyes remained cold, without any fluctuations.

Perhaps in her mind, she need only follow the Empress’s orders; other matters required no further consideration.

”Lord Flame Guard, Emperor Chu seems to be coming; should we send a transmission to His Majesty?”

Wang Liweng, not so composed, as a hall master, not only needed to prevent other Immortal Country strong ones from invading, but also ensured the survival of a region.

If Emperor Chu were enraged, not just the Falling Stone Peak nearby, but the entire Mountain Miao Hall region would be greatly entangled; an emperor’s wrath isn’t merely laying corpses and bloodshed across a thousand miles.

If this matter does not end well, a brutal war could break out between the two Immortal Countries.

It’s the last thing he wished to see.

After some contemplation, Yan Ruo eventually descended upon Falling Stone Peak’s summit to report this matter.

After all, it concerned Emperor Chu, and she couldn’t afford to be too careless.

...

”Emperor Chu.”

The Great Yan Empress had her reasons for acting this way, naturally.

Great Yan and Great Chu shared a border, with constant friction, especially in recent years. Various incidents frequently occurred within the Great Yan Immortal Country, and the Empress, due to personal reasons, had no time to deal with these minor matters.

This led to Great Chu becoming increasingly reckless, perhaps... they also wanted to test the Great Yan Empress’s true strength.

In any case, there have been numerous severe incidents at the border.

”Just the right opportunity to test it.”

The Empress’s lips curled into a faint smile. Before crossing the tribulation, she would have been somewhat worried facing Emperor Chu.

After all, she needed to expend some of her mental energy to maintain her state of mind, and the path of the Dao was riddled with cracks. Every time she activated the Power of Dao Rhyme, it would accelerate the spread of those cracks.

In such a state, the Empress couldn’t even go all out; even attempting a few more moves might cause her Dao to completely collapse, and possibly fall into the Seven Emotions Tribulation—her consciousness wiped out entirely.

However, the Empress had now passed the Seven Emotions Tribulation and no longer needed to worry about her state of mind. Even the cracks on her Dao were being constantly repaired by a warm current.

Moreover, her physical constitution had greatly strengthened.

Seven years ago, she had the power to suppress Emperor Chu; seven years later, she still retained absolute confidence!

”Is Your Majesty planning to go in person?”

Yan Zhi asked softly.

”It’s fine to make a trip.”

The Empress nodded.

She’d heard the rumors outside, of course.

They weren’t entirely baseless.

Now that she had removed her hidden dangers and further improved her strength, it was time to showcase some of her power and elevate the prestige of the Great Yan Immortal Country.

Sometimes, reasoning doesn’t clarify anything; only a strong fist is the hard truth.

”Your Majesty, shall I call Qin Yu to come along?”

Yan Zhi asked tentatively.

”No...”

The Empress was about to refuse when something suddenly crossed her mind, and an unusual look flashed across her dignified face.

”My tribulation is not yet completely passed, leaving some hidden dangers. Bringing him along ensures absolute security.”

A moment later, the Empress muttered thoughtfully to herself and then replied calmly, ”Go ahead.”

...

”Qin Yu, you must be careful of those two fox spirits. They have impure intentions; staying hidden in that space, they must be lusting after your body!”

The Empress Dowager sat in the stone pavilion, advising seriously.

Qin Yu stood nearby, looking down at the chessboard. He couldn’t help but notice how white, no, how large the pieces were!

He could hardly imagine the Empress Dowager running around, and what a sight that would be.

It must be exhausting carrying such a burden, right?

As a Royal Court Tributor, he should surely relieve the Empress Dowager’s worries without hesitation!

”Qin Yu, I’m talking to you!”

The Empress Dowager frowned, wondering, is this your first time seeing them?

What’s so interesting!

”Oh, I understand.”

Qin Yu took a deep breath, using his strong willpower to divert his deep-set gaze slightly.

”Tell me, what did you understand?”

The Empress Dowager was furious, with a sense of disappointment.

Didn’t he know how dangerous those two fox spirits were?

This is truly worrying for me!

Over these days, Qin Yu had increasingly carried the scent of a great fox, hard to imagine what had happened in that space.

The big fox must have been unable to resist and tried to make a move on Qin Yu!

”Not to lust after their bodies?”

Qin Yu asked tentatively.

It seemed, the Empress Dowager did mention ”lusting after bodies” at some point, right?

”You...”

The Empress Dowager was shocked.

That made no sense whatsoever!

I was saying, be wary of the fox spirits lusting after your body!

”Rest assured, Empress Dowager, Qin Yu has always regarded beauty as skeletons and will certainly restrain himself.”

Qin Yu declared with utter conviction.

That appearance, if it weren’t for his gaze still lingering on the large, white chess pieces, the Empress Dowager might have believed him.

Oh dear!

This makes me so angry!

The Empress Dowager was so angry that she crossed her arms, and seeing Qin Yu’s ever more intense gaze, she deliberately pulled her robe to cover the Great Phoenix poised to fly.

Sure enough, a flash of disappointment crossed his eyes, and the infatuated Qin Yu gradually became normal.

”Empress Dowager.”

”Princess.”

At this moment, Yan Zhi’s voice suddenly rang out.

Qin Yu glanced over; it had been a while since he’d seen her, and this Commander of the Flame Guard seemed to have grown, or perhaps her robes today were tighter?