Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 1176: Chapter 956: True Monarch

Fang Qingxiao looked at Su Yuan and asked, ”According to the information sent by Xuanwu Imperial Tong Xue’er, Su Yuan, did you kill two members of the Truth Secret Society?”

Su Yuan nodded in response, ”Encountered ’World’ and ’Moon’ in the Gora Mountain Range and slew them. Of course, this was with He Second Chair’s assistance.”

”Indeed, indeed...” Fang Qingxiao smiled, greatly relieved, and praised, ”With this, the Truth Knights killed by your hand are already four in number!”

Jiang Lan couldn’t help but ask, ”Imperial Throne, Nangong, Nangong True Monarch, is he truly...?”

Fang Qingxiao’s smile froze briefly, rubbed his brow, and nodded, ”Yes, Nangong... has fallen.”

Jiang Lan’s face turned slightly pale, and hearing Fang Qingxiao speak, the last bit of hope in her heart was also shattered.

Fang Qingxiao looked at Jiang Lan and offered words of comfort, ”Amidst disasters, anyone can perish.

It’s currently only the Dragon Vein struggle of Earth Tribulation. In future tribulations, even we might face the danger of demise.

Jiang Lan, don’t let yourself grieve too much.”

”Yes, True Monarch...”

Fang Qingxiao looked at the three below, flipped his hand and took out a Vermilion Bird Token with a black background and gold edges.

It’s none other than the Vermilion Bird True Monarch’s order.

”Given the timing of Earth Tribulation, the Vermilion Bird Imperial cannot be without a True Monarch. Now that Nangong has fallen, today we shall choose another True Monarch.”

Fang Qingxiao’s gaze swept over Jiang Lan and Lin Mo, finally landing on Su Yuan.

”Then I’ll entrust it to you, Su Yuan.”

”This...”

Although Su Yuan had anticipated this, reaching this point still made him somewhat hesitant.

Not to mention, Jiang Lan was ahead.

Both in terms of seniority and age, he’s lacking considerably.

Jiang Lan understood Su Yuan’s concerns and did not hesitate further, saying, ”Strength is paramount for a Star Card Master; Third Rank Su has slain four Truth Knights, displaying formidable strength, I have no objections.”

Lin Mo also nodded, ”Third Rank Su is very suitable.”

Fang Qingxiao stepped down, picked up the token and said to Su Yuan, ”In the midst of disaster, only talents can be utilized. Though you are young and have only been in the department for ten years, your talent is astounding and your actions consistently satisfying.

I intend the position of True Monarch for you, Su Yuan, do you... wish to accept?”

Unlike Second Chair and Third Rank, the Great Flame True Monarch is truly the peak under the Great Flame King!

And now with the onset of Earth Tribulation, ascending to True Monarch essentially means the potential to become a king.

But that is not the focus...

In terms of power, Su Yuan doesn’t require much. Even if he needs manpower for certain tasks, his Qingming Palace has plenty of people to command.

As for the King Level position, even without the assurance of True Monarch, Su Yuan is confident in seizing a Dragon Vein amidst Earth Tribulation.

Yet once taking on the position of True Monarch, with power comes immense responsibility!

At this stage, he truly becomes a pillar of the nation.

Not only responsible for himself and the Vermilion Bird Imperial, but also for the Sky Patrol Department, and indeed the entire Great Flame!

At thirty years of age, is he capable?

In the blink of an eye, Su Yuan’s eyes resolved, bowing to accept the Vermilion Bird’s order.

”I am honored by the Imperial Throne’s recognition, and I will perform my duties without fail!”

Although Su Yuan is young, has slain countless, and his methods transcend dichotomies of good and evil...

But in matters of great importance, he has never hesitated.

Currently, with disasters unfolding and wars frequent, the Great Flame urgently needs power.

As a native of Great Flame, since he has this ability, it can’t be shirked.

”Good!!”

Only now did Fang Qingxiao’s face finally regain some semblance of a smile.

His hand flashed with the ring, Fang Qingxiao produced a Vermilion Bird black mantle, ”huff,” and personally draped it over Su Yuan.

Su Yuan was about to salute but was held by Fang Qingxiao.

Fang Qingxiao said, ”Sky Patrol Department is a martial institution, focused on efficiency, without lengthy ceremonies and rituals. Su Yuan, now, you are the new Vermilion Bird True Monarch!”

Su Yuan responded respectfully, ”Yes, Imperial Throne.”

Beside him, Jiang Lan and Lin Mo both saluted, ”Su True Monarch!”

Fang Qingxiao looked at Lin Mo and said, ”With the position of Third Rank vacant, Lin Mo will join the Vermilion Bird Imperial, under your command.”

Su Yuan’s eyes brightened, having known Lin Mo’s remarkable strength since the Hongmeng Realm, a low-profile master beside Fang Qingxiao.

After a few reminders, Fang Qingxiao raised his hand, transforming the scenery before him into the previously seen Fiery Flame Domain.

Su Yuan asked, ”Imperial Throne, this is...?”

Fang Qingxiao said, ”Try using all your power of soul.”

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan immediately raised his hands, summoning a surge of silver light, unfolding the most destructive Sky God Jade.

”Boom...!”

Then, Su Yuan sequentially cast ’Shrinking Ground,’ ’Draw a Prison,’ and the newly mastered ’Silver Cage.’

Fang Qingxiao scrutinized, eyes glinting, ”To reach this level, you’re only one step from True Form Release... seems you’ve gained quite a lot this time.”

Su Yuan said, ”Battling an expert proficient in True Form Release, I’ve gained many insights, especially since Wood from the Truth Secret Society is also a Space Star Card Master.

”Adding to the previous over-reliance on the powers of Divine Wind and Divine Fire, now that these two forces have quieted, it has ironically deepened my grasp of the Power of Soul.”

”No wonder, indeed I can no longer see traces of Divine Fire on you.” Fang Qingxiao nodded, then turned to Jiang Lan, ”Jiang Lan, you’re close too, aren’t you?”

Jiang Lan nodded slightly: ”I’ve been stuck at this step for over thirty years, and meditation behind closed doors hasn’t brought much progress. Rather, since the Earth Tribulation, I’ve had quite a few realizations.”

Fang Qingxiao said, ”Calamities are not just disasters; they are also opportunities and fortuitous moments. During such times, many talents often emerge in succession.

The cultivation on True Form Release is about strengthening deeper communication with the Soul Card, something outsiders can’t help with.

Once this battle is over and dragon veins continue to emerge, I fear many actions will follow. I hope you two can comprehend it soon.”

”Yes!” Su Yuan and the others responded in unison.

”Furthermore...” Fang Qingxiao’s voice suddenly turned cold, ”Liu Dongming!”

A trace of icy killing intent suddenly flashed over Fang Qingxiao, making Su Yuan and the others’ hearts wince.

Fang Qingxiao flipped his hand, producing a talisman.

”This is a Hunting Talisman crafted with the ’traces’ of Liu Dongming’s Soul Lamp captured by Yuwen Imperial Throne of the White Tiger Imperial. If Liu Dongming is nearby, it will reveal him.”

Fang Qingxiao handed the Hunting Talisman to Su Yuan and said coldly, ”This person must be dealt with by our own Vermilion Bird Imperial. Leave it to you all!”

Su Yuan received it: ”I will not fail the Lord Imperial Throne’s trust.”

”Good, then off you go.”

Fang Qingxiao waved his hand and then turned to walk towards the hall.

Su Yuan and the others bowed and then withdrew.

In the hall, only Fang Qingxiao was left, sitting at the main seat, looking at the empty space on the left.

Ultimately, Fang Qingxiao sighed quietly and shook his head...

”Congratulations to Su True Monarch for ascending to the True Monarch position.” As they exited Vermilion Bird Hall, Lin Mo said.

Su Yuan shook his head: ”It’s merely taking charge in a critical moment. If not for the fall of Nangong True Monarch, I had no intention for this position.”

This position was not necessary for Su Yuan, nor did he intend to remain for long.

Speaking of Nangong Li, Lin Mo also sighed.

And Jiang Lan beside him was even more despondent.

Seeing this, Lin Mo lowered his voice: ”The one who must be feeling the worst right now should be Lord Imperial Throne.

Nangong True Monarch was outstanding in strength, exceptional in talent, steady yet proactive in actions, and like the Imperial Throne, a Fire Star Card Master.

From early on, the Imperial Throne had always cultivated Nangong True Monarch as a successor and even as a closed-door disciple...

If Nangong True Monarch had successfully passed this tribulation and ascended to King Level during the Earth Tribulation, he could have joined the Imperial Throne for thousands of years in facing subsequent tribulations.

Unexpectedly, just as the dragon vein began, and the Earth Tribulation reached a critical moment, Nangong True Monarch passed away prematurely... Ah, this is calamity!”

Jiang Lan was momentarily stunned, realizing that Lord Imperial Throne was already feeling enough pain and yet had to turn around and comfort him...

”Liu Dongming... He must be killed sooner or later!” Jiang Lan’s voice was icy to the extreme.

”He will be.” Su Yuan patted Jiang Lan on the shoulder, ”I’ll help you, and kill him personally.”

...

After leaving Vermilion Bird Hall, Su Yuan returned to his room.

In this initial contest of the dragon veins, their side claimed two of the three, which could be considered a slight advantage.

They also killed [World], [Moon], [Judgement], crippled [Justice], and severely injured [Magician], [Death God], [Demon], and [Tower]...

Overall, several True Monarchs displayed impressive combat power.

Unfortunately, it also cost the lives of Nangong Li, Shi Cheng, and other experts of the Sky Patrol Department, while Tong Xue’er, Ruan Jinglun, Meng Zha Yue, and others were also seriously injured.

”Aside from that, the Truth Secret Society indeed possesses some super experts...”

Su Yuan’s eyes flickered as he once again recalled Tisa.

Besides his invincible Power of Luck, Tisa, as a super expert of one of the Five Great Families, excelled in swordsmanship, possessed strong and comprehensive skills, and held the Holy Grail, a sealed Holy Artifact.

”According to the current intelligence within the department, the Truth Secret Society has four sealed Holy Artifacts: a sword, a cup, a staff, and a coin...

The Holy Sword is held by [Sun] Phoenix;

The Holy Grail is in the hands of [Wheel of Destiny] Tisa;

The Divine Staff is with [Magician] Karen;

So now, there’s only one Divine Coin left...”

Su Yuan showed contemplation. He had experienced Tisa’s strength firsthand, and the fact that Karen could team up with Liu Dongming to kill Nangong True Monarch was also evident.

Furthermore, [World] had mentioned that only ”Karen” had entered its ultimate prison room.

Thus, it seems that the four who possess the sealed Holy Artifacts are most likely the strongest four within the Truth Secret Society.

”However, regardless of how strong the enemies are, there’s only one undeniable fact... and that is to improve oneself!”

Su Yuan’s heart moved, and he released Bing Tong and Ruan Ruan.

”Bing Tong, Ruan Ruan, next I will retreat into the Qingming Realm. If there are any keys from the department, wake me up.”

”Mm...”

”Master, don’t worry!”

Luo Bingtong and Ruan Ruan both understood that Su Yuan was going to comprehend True Form Release and nodded seriously.

After instructing a few things, Su Yuan returned to the Qingming Realm...