As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1645 - 432: How Many Experts Does the Underworld Truly Have? If Qian Yuan Cannot Be Conquered, Attack the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect Instead...
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"At the least, we ought to present it to His Majesty..."
Xie Yunshen declared.
Gu Qianchi felt a jolt of surprise.
"Then... which target does the State Preceptor intend to strike?"
"Since Guangling Dao borders Lingnan Dao, we can strike the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect while heading there..."
Xie Yunshen reclined in the Taishi Chair, letting out a soft cough, while a reddish tint spread across his cheeks.
Strike the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect?!
Gu Qianchi stood stunned.
This... such a sudden shift?
Hadn’t the sect master of the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect just perished in combat, battling alongside the imperial forces against the Qian Yuan Divine Sect?
And now, wheeling about to assault the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect?!
Such ruthless detachment?
Not just Gu Qianchi felt the shock; aboard the warship, the cluster of Martial Saints and Divine Fetuses around Xie Yunshen were likewise taken aback and horrified.
Ning Caisen of the Seven Treasures Divine Sect, along with Gu Cheng, the Sichuan Sword Pavilion Sect Master, both drew sharp breaths, while even the renowned actor Huang Mei creased his brow, murmuring a mock "Amitabha Buddha."
Gu Qianchi’s features twitched as he regarded Xie Yunshen with a tangled look.
It was no surprise that he, rising from lowly roots, had earned the Emperor of Great Vista’s deepest trust as State Preceptor; truly merciless, unfeeling, detached, and brutal!
Yet even so...
If Xie Yunshen could deal with the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect like this now, wouldn’t he someday turn that same treatment on the Sichuan Sword Pavilion?
A chill, enigmatic expression gradually formed on Gu Qianchi’s face.
Xie Yunshen cast a glance at Gu Qianchi and couldn’t suppress a faint smile: "Does Grandmaster Gu find me overly ruthless, unfeeling, detached, and deceitful? The Heavenly Pill Divine Sect pledged allegiance to Great Vista... but after the failure to subdue the Qian Yuan Divine Sect, I shifted my aim to the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect. Too harsh?"
Gu Qianchi gave a small nod.
He yearned to hear Xie Yunshen’s reasoning; without a convincing account, it might be time to go their separate ways.
Xie Yunshen shook his head: "Grandmaster Gu... The Sichuan Sword Pavilion differs from the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect."
"The Dragon Tiger Divine Sect, Sichuan Sword Pavilion, Seven Treasures Divine Sect, Haoran Academy, and Heavenly Pill Divine Sect... these stand as the Five Great Divine Sects that opted to yield to the Da Jing Dynasty. Yet only the Dragon Tiger Divine Sect and Sichuan Sword Pavilion have offered genuine loyalty to the throne, while the Seven Treasures Divine Sect remains aloof and unpredictable, but Haoran Academy and Heavenly Pill Divine Sect... their submission rings utterly false."
"They merely seek the throne’s might as a shield, leveraging the imperial forces to assail rival divine sects and sap their power. In truth, they never dispatched even a single Divine Tribulation Expert to aid..."
Xie Yunshen’s gaze held steady indifference.
"I myself journeyed to the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect... Positioned squarely in Guangling Dao, adjacent to Lingnan Dao. If their loyalty to the throne was real, why then did the Yangxuan Grandmaster of the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect withhold his support?"
"From the outset, the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect has always featured in my strategy to assault and eradicate the sect."
Once Xie Yunshen concluded, Gu Qianchi’s eyes flickered with a subtle change, his tension visibly easing.
He accepted the explanation.
After all, with the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect situated right in Guangling Dao, so nearby. Why hadn’t their grandmaster stepped in to assist?
It was clear that an extra Divine Tribulation Expert would have smoothed the path to victory over the sect.
Xie Yunshen’s cheeks burned crimson, a thin stream of blood seeping from his lips, his skin pale like melted wax, but he squared his posture, locking eyes with Gu Qianchi.
"Grandmaster Gu... The Dragon Tiger Divine Sect and Sichuan Sword Pavilion stand with us; the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect... does not."
"Grandmaster Gu, will you lend your aid one final time? For the assault on the Heavenly Pill Divine Sect, I hold the strongest advantages, guaranteeing triumph in its conquest and annihilation!" Xie Yunshen brimmed with fervor.
"Grandmaster Gu..."
"I am, without doubt, nearing my end."
At these words, Gu Qianchi observed the fervent yet assured Xie Yunshen and found himself stirred with reluctant respect. As Xie Yunshen himself admitted, death loomed close. With that realization, he released a soft sigh.
"Very well, then... this marks the final occasion."
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Over Qianyuan Dao City.
Dark clouds loomed heavy and boundless, as though a pent-up cataclysmic tempest stood ready to burst forth right then!
Yet prior to the tempest’s outbreak, an explosive wave of jubilation erupted along the city walls.
The Divine Guard Army troops, including even the four mighty generals like Han Qizhong, exhaled deeply in relief, their strained forms fully loosening.
They were withdrawing.
The imperial forces had pulled back entirely!
This signaled another triumph for the Qian Yuan Divine Sect!
They had repelled the imperial army twice consecutively, the very same force commanded by State Preceptor Xie Yunshen.
Prior to the conflict’s onset, who could have foreseen such a result?
Confronted by the alliance of the Five Divine Sects and the throne, braced to fight for their survival, the defenders in Qianyuan Dao City had steeled themselves for martyrdom once the walls crumbled.
But who would have dreamed of two straight victories, sending the imperial warships fleeing like whipped curs?
The triumph in Qianyuan Dao City ignited pure elation.
Within Qian Yuan now, openly declaring independence and carving out their domain would likely face no obstacles!
Naturally, numerous voices stayed measured, aware that these dual wins tied inseparably to the Underworld’s influence!
The roars of celebration thundered without pause, resounding and all-consuming!
Li Che had journeyed back from Mo City, resuming his guise via the Painting Immortal Avatar Horse Face, and amid the festive air, a grin spread across his face, his spirits soaring.
Boom——!!!
The dread Calamity Wind, after such prolonged buildup, broke free at last, detonating with a thunderous roar!
Above the Miao Dao Xiansheng Three-Eyed True Monarch Strange Temple.
The plum blossom tree flourished vibrantly amid the winter chill, every flower unfurling in splendid array.