Volume 8, Chapter 481 – A Method to Stop Feminization (Part 1)

“If we can’t participate in the Evergreen Conference, what about the Golden Fate Blossom seeds?”

“Exactly. The owner of the seeds will come looking for us in two years. How are we supposed to explain ourselves then? Trading people for goods was just our own wishful thinking.”

“What’s there to fear? With Hongling and Qi Huang being so strong, we can just fight them if it comes to that!”

“Fight? If the other party comes from a super cultivation nation in the Central Continent, and their young disciples can rank within the top twenty of the Immortal Seed Ranking, just how massive must their backing be? They definitely have genuine Divine Realm experts supporting them. What do we have to fight with?”

“Right. They covet more Golden Fate Blossom seeds, and those things only grow in the Kapok Valley, a treasure land controlled by the Immortal Alliance. The fact that they can enter freely is terrifying enough on its own.”

The surrounding higher-ups grew restless upon hearing this.

“Everyone, I’ll be honest with you. I’ve long anticipated this day. Even without the Lü family’s interference, given our relationship with Steward Cai and Elder Zuo, they would never allow the Honghua Sect to grow too powerful. Managing to secure the top state-level Immortal Seed was already beyond our initial expectations.”

Qi Huang spoke calmly.

The crowd frowned in contemplation before nodding one after another.

“So from the very beginning, I never truly expected to obtain Golden Fate Blossom seeds from the Evergreen Conference. The only reason I participated was to vent some frustration.”

Qi Huang feigned nonchalance, though her words were only half-true. If she could have obtained the seeds from the conference, it would have opened another path. Why not take the chance?

“As for the matter of the Golden Fate Blossom seeds, I’ve had a plan in mind for a long time. There’s no need for any of you to worry. I guarantee not a single hair on the Honghua Sect will be harmed!”

Her tone was brimming with confidence.

“May I ask what this plan of yours is?”

Qin Quan instinctively inquired.

“My apologies, Sect Leader Qin. This matter is strictly confidential and cannot be disclosed prematurely. However, I’ve always kept my word, surely you all trust me by now?”

Qi Huang dodged the question with a cryptic smile.

“Of course!”

The crowd nodded without hesitation. Qi Huang had never let them down before.

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“In that case, everyone should go about their lives as usual. Eat, drink, and be merry. I’ll take full responsibility for the Golden Fate Blossom seeds.”

She made this promise firmly, already burdened with enough troubles and unwilling to let these people add to them.

Hearing this, the gloom on the higher-ups’ faces dissipated.

Qi Huang turned to Qin Quan, her delicate brows slightly furrowed. She had long suspected that the origin of the Golden Fate Blossom seeds wasn’t as simple as it seemed. This old man was definitely hiding something.

“What exactly is your plan?”

Cheng Hongling’s voice echoed directly into Qi Huang’s mind via Divine Sense. She wasn’t about to let a mere doppelgänger keep her in the dark.

“I’ve already reached the Heavenly Tribulation Realm.”

Qi Huang replied calmly. Now that her main body was on her side, there was no need for further concealment.

“What?! The Heavenly Tribulation Realm?!”

Cheng Hongling’s beautiful eyes widened in shock before her face twisted with deep frustration. Her pride had always been strong, how could she remain indifferent as her doppelgänger grew increasingly beyond her reach?

“From what I’ve learned, there are only six supreme experts in the Heavenly Tribulation Realm across the entire cultivation continent. Five of them are at the early stage, and only the Immortal Alliance’s leader has reached the mid-stage. In these two years, I’ll do my utmost to raise my Divine Sense to the mid-stage as well. Once that happens, no matter how formidable the other party’s background is, we’ll have nothing to fear.”

Qi Huang spoke with unwavering confidence before adding, “In fact, we might even be able to use them to locate more Golden Fate Blossom seeds and enhance the bloodlines of those around us.”

“You think you can reach the mid-stage of the Heavenly Tribulation Realm in just two years?”

Cheng Hongling took a deep breath before asking.

“No guarantees. But I have to try. The stronger my cultivation, the safer I’ll feel. Isn’t that right?”

Qi Huang answered lightly.

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Meanwhile, Elder Zuo had also informed his in-law Lü Ze about the Honghua Sect’s ban from the Evergreen Conference.

“This must be my eldest brother’s doing. That cunning old fox, he actually saw through our plans ahead of time!”

Lü Ze cursed in anger.

“Indeed. Other than him, who else could have persuaded the Immortal Alliance’s vice leader?”

Elder Zuo agreed before resigning himself. “In-law, there’s nothing more I can do now. The next step is up to you to delay the wedding date.”

“Easier said than done! Right now, both sides are playing open schemes. Lü Dao isn’t stupid enough to fall for it.”

Lü Ze sighed.

“How about this, you could still inform other immortal families or factions about Cheng Hongling. Whether it succeeds or not, it’s worth a try.”

Elder Zuo suggested.

“I can’t be the one to do it. Even though my brother and I are locked in a life-and-death struggle, outsiders won’t care about that. All they’ll see is that I’m the Lü family’s Second Master. How could I do something that aids the enemy?”

Lü Ze reiterated before pleading, “If we must attempt this, I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you, my in-law, to make the trip instead.”

“Me? Hah, how many in the cultivation world don’t already know we’re related?”

Elder Zuo let out a self-deprecating laugh.

“True, but at least you’re not a member of the Lü family. You’re also an ‘impartial’ elder of the Immortal Alliance. That still makes you a better candidate than me.”

Lü Ze explained.

“Fine. I’ll visit those immortal families and sects stronger than yours. But don’t place all your hopes on me. You’ll need to think of other solutions too. A two-pronged approach will increase our chances.”

Elder Zuo advised.

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“The Immortal Alliance’s notice has been issued. The Honghua Sect and Cheng Hongling have been disqualified from the Evergreen Conference.”

Elsewhere, Lü Dao relayed the news to his family.

“Excellent. At the very least, that Cheng Hongling won’t have another chance to attract admirers for the next three years.”

His son Lü Gao said excitedly.

“Indeed. But to avoid complications, we should still bring her into the family as soon as possible. Before that, however, we must verify the quality of her bloodline!”

Lü Dao glanced around before asking, “Who among you is willing to make a trip to the Western Radiance Dynasty? Inform Cheng Hongling of the wedding date and, while you’re at it, have her bloodline tested.”

“Grandfather, I’ll go! I’ve been wanting to meet this future wife of mine in person.”

Lü Yi volunteered.

“Good. While you’re there, you can also try to foster some affection with the girl. Having her willingly marry into the Lü family is far better than forcing her.”

Lü Dao reminded.

“Father, what if her bloodline only scores eight points?”

Lü Gao cautiously probed.

“Yes, Father-in-law. Judging by normal standards, if she’s only at the second level of the Incarnation Realm by eighteen, her bloodline can’t be more than eight points at best.”

Lü Yi’s mother chimed in.

“No need to worry. That girl comes from a place like the Honghua Sect. Not only are resources scarce, but the cultivation techniques there must be of extremely poor quality. Even the best bloodline would be dragged down.”

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Lü Dao reassured them before adding, “Even if her bloodline truly is only eight points, the fact that she has a Divine Ability Realm doppelgänger is enough to barely qualify as my grandson’s wife. If Lü Yi can marry someone better in the future, we can always demote her to a concubine.”

“Grandfather is wise.”

Lü Yi flattered.

Meanwhile, Qi Huang was still searching for a solution to her own problem. Unfortunately, dreams were beyond her control, and after several days, she remained empty-handed.

Cheng Hongling noticed that her doppelgänger’s gaze was growing increasingly “innocent and naive,” and her anxiety grew. She abandoned her own cultivation to help brainstorm solutions.

Qi Huang held nothing back, transmitting her current condition in detail via Divine Sense—partly to avoid being overheard by Cheng Ling and her assimilated followers.

“Your Essence Soul’s mind is also compromised?”

Cheng Hongling’s pretty face paled in shock.

“Yes. It must be due to the deepening assimilation. Like me, he often forgets who he is.”

Qi Huang explained.

After a brief silence, the gloom on Cheng Hongling’s face suddenly vanished. “In that case, why don’t we turn this to our advantage?”

“Turn it to our advantage?”

Qi Huang was momentarily confused.

“Exactly. Since you’ve been unable to find a solution in your dreams, we can’t afford to wait any longer. If that soul fragment keeps betraying you, he must have already gained the trust of your female soul fragments. Why not have him pretend to defect a few times? He could gather intel on the mental division for you.”

Cheng Hongling laid out her scheme.