Volume 11, Chapter 750 – Whoever Dares to Obstruct, Dies (Part 2)

“Ha ha, everyone look, the real show is about to begin!”

“Didn’t expect even the Vice Leader of the Immortal Alliance to come personally. That’s a peerless powerhouse at the Heavenly Tribulation Realm. Honghua Sect is finished now!”

“Exactly. That Cheng Hongling is only at the Divine Realm. I don’t believe she truly dares oppose Leader Cao!”

“Cultivation is secondary. Leader Cao represents the entire Immortal Alliance. Even if he were as weak as a mortal, no one would dare defy him.”

“Not only that, I heard Leader Cao hails from one of the greatest Immortal Clans in the cultivation world. With an Immortal Stele guarding them, they’re even more terrifying than the Immortal Alliance itself!”

“Ha ha, this is delightful. The people of Huangtian County are doomed to disappointment!”

All around the Honghua Sect, the onlookers voiced their gloating remarks.

Inside the Honghua Sect, aside from a few who unconditionally trusted Qi Huang, everyone’s expressions changed drastically. Especially those commoners from Huangtian County who had brought their children. Though they didn’t understand all the hidden rules of the cultivation world, after this period of exposure, they had roughly grasped the situation. They knew clearly that the Immortal Alliance had come to stop Honghua Sect.

“What should we do? The Immortal Alliance really came!”

“I heard the Immortal Alliance is like the government office of the cultivation world. Would Honghua Sect dare to oppose them?”

“What nonsense are you spouting? Would you dare oppose the government office of Huangtian County?”

“Then what should we do? Our children are just about to change their fate, must we give up now?”

“What else can you do? Do you really want Honghua Sect to fight to the death with the Immortal Alliance for our sake?”

“Maybe later we should plead with the people of the Immortal Alliance, beg them to show mercy.”

“That’s the only way. Doesn’t the Immortal Alliance always claim they act for the good of the people of the cultivation world? We’re part of the people too!”

A group of commoners whispered in fear.

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Qi Huang, however, remained calm. With a mocking grin, she turned to Cheng Hongling beside her and said: “That fellow surnamed Cao sure puts on airs, making the entire Honghua Sect go out to greet him. Does he think he’s being carried here in a coffin? The dead deserve such honor!”

“……”

Cheng Hongling could only roll her beautiful eyes helplessly. Her beloved was excellent in everything, except her mouth was far too sharp, her manners still in need of refinement.

“Right, when we were still Holy Maidens of Huarong Sect, you tidied up those so-called prodigies at the continent-level Evergreen Conference. That Cao Hong was present too. Are you planning to disguise your voice this time, or confront him directly?”

Cheng Hongling suddenly remembered this.

“Now that I’m unrivaled beneath the heavens, why bother hiding?”

Qi Huang smiled with full confidence.

“You’d better think carefully. The moment you speak, Cao Hong will realize we are the Holy Maidens of Huarong Sect. His entire clan will etch our names upon the Immortal Stele forever.”

Cheng Hongling reminded her softly.

“Wouldn’t that be better? Then I can rightfully pull down the Cao Clan’s Immortal Stele.”

Qi Huang’s eyes gleamed as she added: “Besides, if we want to stop him today, we’ll have to expose some strength no matter what. Even if he didn’t know about our identity as Holy Maidens of Huarong Sect, he would still set his sights on us.”

“That’s true. What they covet is our strength, not our title as Holy Maidens.”

Cheng Hongling thought it over and agreed.

“Grand Elder, shall we go out to receive him?”

At this moment, Qin Quan respectfully asked.

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“Why bother? We’re not the ones in a hurry. Have the disciples verify every commoner’s identity carefully, then distribute the Golden Fate Blossom seeds. Leave the rest to me.”

Qi Huang spoke with a commanding air.

“Yes, yes…”

Qin Quan bowed repeatedly, then hurried to instruct the disciples to confirm the identities of the commoners, preventing ill-intentioned infiltrators.

“Are the people of Honghua Sect deaf? Leader Cao has arrived. Why aren’t you rushing out to greet him?!”

That same Immortal Alliance disciple bellowed again in fury, but those inside Honghua Sect carried on as if nothing had happened, unmoved.

“Has Honghua Sect gone mad? They actually dare ignore Vice Leader Cao?”

“Could it be they’re relying on the commoners of Huangtian County, that’s why they act so arrogant?”

“What are the people of Huangtian County compared to the Immortal Alliance, ruler of the entire cultivation world? If Honghua Sect truly thinks this way, today they’ll be annihilated without a doubt.”

“Indeed. Selling Golden Fate Blossom seeds in private was already a grave taboo, and now they dare neglect the Vice Leader of the Immortal Alliance. Their crime is doubled. Even gods can’t save them now!”

“Perfect. They dared to look down on us outsiders. To have their sect exterminated serves them right.”

The crowd outside Honghua Sect jeered gleefully.

Meanwhile, the Immortal Alliance entourage at the gates was seething with rage. Wherever they traveled, they were treated like ancestors. Yet today, a tiny sect dared treat them with such disdain. How could they swallow this insult?

“Stop!”

A low roar from Cao Hong rang out. Before the sound reached, his figure had already appeared above Honghua Sect’s plaza. His followers hurried after him into the sect.

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The commoners in the plaza were terrified, retreating in panic.

“This must be Leader Cao. I wonder what advice you have for us?”

Qin Quan bowed, feigning humility.

“How dare you! My grandfather arrives and you dare ignore him?”

A tall, striking young man suddenly appeared at Cao Hong’s side. He looked even younger than Cheng Hongling, only twenty-one or twenty-two. Yet his features were sharp and defined, his waist broad and strong, his long hair smoother and shinier than many women’s. Truly a rare handsome man.

“That’s Cao Guang! Didn’t expect him to come too!”

“Cao Guang? Who is he?”

“Are you a country bumpkin? You don’t even know Cao Guang? He’s Leader Cao’s direct grandson, carrying Immortal blood in his veins. His talent surpasses even his cousin Cao Yang. At just twenty-two, he’s already at the fourth layer of the Divine Realm, one of the current top ten prodigies of the cultivation world. Ranked only after that monstrous genius of Huarong Sect!”

“Twenty-two years old? Fourth layer of Divine Realm? Is this cultivating or giving birth? Even childbirth isn’t that fast!”

Many cultivators around immediately recognized the young man.

“Uh… Leader Cao, forgive us. Our cultivation is shallow, and it was very noisy around us today, so we failed to notice your esteemed arrival in time. We offer our apologies and beg forgiveness.”

Qin Quan once again bowed deeply, knowing his weak cultivation meant he couldn’t contribute much. All he could do was bear the dirty, thankless tasks.

“Nonsense! If you didn’t hear, then how did you know my grandfather is the Vice Leader of the Immortal Alliance?”

Cao Guang naturally wouldn’t let him off so easily.

“Leader Cao’s presence is unmatched, dazzling wherever he goes. How could we fail to recognize him?”

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Qin Quan thick-skinnedly flattered.

“Grandfather, allow me to teach these ignorant country bumpkins a lesson!”

Cao Guang volunteered eagerly, ignoring everything else.

“Not so fast.”

Cao Hong waved his hand. With so many commoners of Huangtian County and bystanders watching, it was naturally best if he could subdue without bloodshed.

“But…”

Cao Guang still wanted to argue, but then his gaze suddenly fell on Cheng Hongling, whose face was uncovered. His expression flickered, and for a moment he forgot all about his threats.

“Leader Qin, I’ll be direct. I carry the decree of Leader Lu. From this day forward, Honghua Sect must not sell even a single Golden Fate Blossom seed. All Golden Fate Blossom trees must be surrendered to the Immortal Alliance immediately!”

Cao Hong laid out his demand, then turned sharply to address the commoners of Huangtian County: “As for you, you are forbidden from purchasing any Golden Fate Blossom seeds. Violate this order, and you’ll be killed without mercy!”

“What?!”

The commoners of Huangtian County were struck as if by lightning. Tears welled in many eyes.

“Uh… Leader Cao… could you give this old man a reason? Didn’t the Immortal Alliance declare three years ago that you supported us in doing good deeds? Why suddenly go back on your word?”

Qin Quan asked calmly.

“Three years ago was three years ago. Now is now. You don’t need to know the reason. If you don’t want trouble for Honghua Sect, then obey.”

Cao Hong ordered with a tone that brooked no argument.