Volume 11, Chapter 774 – No One Can Stop Me

“Ah! I’ve been wanting to lay eyes on Alliance Leader Lu’s visage for a long time.”

Qi Huang’s face was all smiles as she trotted merrily behind Elder Xiao.

The two of them quickly arrived at the banquet grounds and saw Lu Lin already entertaining guests.

Elder Xiao dared not interrupt, so he and Qi Huang waited at the side.

“Hua… Brother Huang, from your accent you don’t sound like a native of Wuye City, right? Which immortal family are you from?”

Elder Xiao fell silent for a moment before striking up conversation again; he had not forgotten the task the Alliance Leader had assigned him.

“Elder Xiao, you’re too polite. I’m just a mortal, what immortal family? I’m only a country bumpkin from a small state in the Northern Continent.”

Qi Huang lied.

“A country bumpkin? Brother Huang, you’re far too modest. A mere country bumpkin wouldn’t have enough money to throw such an extravagant flowing feast here in Wuye City.”

Elder Xiao casually questioned.

“Money? I found it, actually. You probably won’t believe me, but a short while ago I was walking at night and stumbled. When I looked closely it was a corpse, and beside it were piles of gold and silver, what a windfall!”

Qi Huang continued her tall tale.

“Heh… Brother Huang, with that luck you should open a gambling house, what a waste to do otherwise.”

Elder Xiao teased.

“Elder Xiao, you truly have discerning eyes. How about this: we go into business together. I’ll bring the luck, you bring the capital, how’s that?”

Qi Huang probed.

“…”

Elder Xiao’s eye twitched; he fell silent.

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At that moment a group of young prodigies from immortal clans stepped out of the Wenxiang Pavilion. Each walked with firm expression to their respective elders and declared their determination to challenge Cheng Hongling and wipe away past shame.

“Are you out of your mind? Challenge Cheng Hongling? Don’t you know? Seven or eight years ago, the seven of us little upstarts couldn’t even beat one of her clones. What makes you think you can challenge her?”

Zheng Wei of Zhizun Peak asked in shocked reproach to Zheng Wang.

“Since then you’ve been frightened into cowardice? All these years you haven’t gone to seek revenge?” Zheng Wang sneered in return.

“I… I know my limits. That woman is not someone of our age who could defeat us.”

Zheng Wei stammered in explanation.

“Hmph. Your ten little prodigies being useless doesn’t mean our generation’s top ten geniuses are also useless.”

Zheng Wang snorted.

“Did you forget that the second-ranked genius among your top ten, Cao Guang, was recently killed by her? Do you think you’re stronger than Cao Guang?”

Zheng Wei reminded him.

“Didn’t you say she used schemes to kill Vice Alliance Leader Cao and his grandson?” Zheng Wang retorted.

Hearing this, the Zheng family members looked embarrassed; they had said that only to smear Cheng Hongling’s reputation.

Other young geniuses had similar conversations with their elders, and many expressed the desire to challenge Qi Huang and Cheng Hongling to clear their families’ shame.

Qi Huang didn’t even bother to look at these people. Right now she didn’t care about so-called top-ten geniuses; even if the top ten masters of cultivation combined, she could poke them to death with a finger.

By then Lu Lin finally had a moment of leisure, and Elder Xiao led Qi Huang over.

Lu Lin scanned Qi Huang with his divine sense, but found nothing; he looked puzzled. “You’re the young Master Huang who booked the feast? To have even acquired Heaven-Deceiving Water, no wonder you have such boldness.”

“This wasn’t acquired, it’s what I found. I already told Elder Xiao: not long ago I was walking at night and tripped. When I looked closely it was actually a corpse, and beside it were piles of gold and silver. Among them was this Heaven-Deceiving Water.”

Qi Huang spoke at once.

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“Heh…” Lu Lin’s smile neither affirmed nor denied, then he asked arrogantly, “Did our Alliance Leader’s steward tell you my requirements?”

“He told me. But this is a funeral I’m arranging. Using it as a celebration for your victory seems inappropriate, don’t you think?”

Qi Huang helpfully reminded him.

“A funeral? For whom are you holding it?”

Lu Lin frowned.

“A benefactor! The same person I said I stumbled over.”

Qi Huang answered, then declared righteously, “I always repay kindness. Since he gifted me that large sum, of course I must come to Wuye City to give him a grand funeral.”

“Are you sure it’s a funeral you want to hold?”

Lu Lin’s brow furrowed tighter.

“Yes, didn’t I also invite Master Chen from West Street’s funerary supplies shop?”

Qi Huang pretended to look around solemnly, then complained, “Where is that old fellow? Why isn’t he here yet at this hour?”

“Since it’s a funeral, then the songstresses and dancers from the Baihua Brothel, surely you didn’t invite them too?” Lu Lin pressed.

“Of course I did! Even though it’s a funeral, the benefactor’s death is clearly good for me, otherwise I couldn’t have found so much treasure, right? Since it’s a joyful funeral, it’s only proper I invite a few songstresses and dancers to liven things up. Who knows, maybe he’ll continue to bless me with great fortune.”

Qi Huang asked with mock seriousness.

“Heh… your benefactor will certainly bless you.”

Lu Lin’s mouth twitched.

Just then the young prodigies surged over and rudely interrupted their conversation.

“Alliance Leader Lu, when that demoness arrives later, can we have a chance to challenge her?”

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Zheng Wang led the plea.

“Yes, Alliance Leader Lu. In the last generation, seven of the top ten upstarts were defeated by her. These people come from immortal clans. If we don’t take this chance to defeat her now, and she gets eliminated by the Immortal Alliance, our families will never be able to wash away their shame.”

Cao Yan beside him explained.

“I understand your reasons, but that little demoness’ power is unfathomable. Even the Vice Alliance Leader died by her hands. Are you certain you can defeat her?”

Lu Lin warned kindly.

“Besides, this isn’t the Immortal-Forging Platform nor the Evergreen Conference. Once a fight breaks out here it will be to the death. Have you considered the consequences?”

Elder Xiao kindly reminded them, since one of these prodigies was a junior from the Xiao family of the Jingtian Sect.

“But didn’t you say she used cunning to kill Alliance Leader Cao?” Zheng Wang wouldn’t let go.

“We’re not afraid. Even if we die, we’ll wash away the family’s shame,” Cao Yan echoed.

“No.” Lu Lin refused without hesitation. These prodigies could be the future pillars of the Immortal Alliance; he could not act rashly.

After saying this, Lu Lin turned to Qi Huang with displeasure: “Listen to me carefully. Whether you’re holding a funeral or a celebration today, it will be treated as a celebration. I won’t allow any funerary items at this banquet. Understand?”

“But I’ve already chosen an auspicious day. Changing it suddenly would offend the deceased, wouldn’t it?”

Qi Huang put on a troubled expression.

“There’s nothing wrong with it. If you insist on a funeral, then wait until after we finish our victory banquet.”

Lu Lin said forcefully.

At that, Zheng Wang again rudely interjected, “Alliance Leader, please agree to our request. We’ll die trying to clear our families’ shame.”

“Yes, after today we’ll have no other chance,” Cao Yan added eagerly.

“No, unless you have permission from your family’s elders,” Lu Lin shook his head firmly.

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“I won’t agree. Today is the day to exterminate rebels, not the Evergreen Conference. Are you to cause trouble here?”

“You’re ambitious, which is commendable, but if you ruin the Alliance’s affairs who will be responsible?”

“If you truly want to challenge Cheng Hongling, why not wait for the Evergreen Conference?”

At that moment, elders from several immortal clans gathered around.

‘A bunch of cowards.’ Qi Huang snorted inwardly; they were simply afraid and making excuses.

“Hear that? Your parents and elders forbid it; don’t linger here making a fuss.”

Lu Lin dismissed them, then turned and snapped at Qi Huang: “You too, did you hear what I said? If you heard it, disappear at once. What are you still standing here for?”

“Leader Lu, I still think it’s improper. As the saying goes, the dead are paramount. Taking seats in front of the deceased is not in accordance with ritual.”

Qi Huang remained unmoved, persistent.

“Where did this unseeing fellow come from?”

Zheng Wang, having his repeated pleas refused, felt suffocated. Seeing someone obstructing him, his anger exploded. He snapped at Qi Huang, “Do as Leader Lu says. Keep causing trouble here and you might find yourself one of the dead later.”

“Heh…” Qi Huang burst into laughter. With a mischievous grin she said, “Look at you, so impatient! Actually, if you want to challenge Qi Huang you don’t need Leader Lu’s permission, nor your family’s consent, because they simply can’t stop it.”

“You mean I can’t stop him?” Lu Lin asked in surprise.

“I mean you all can’t stop me.”

After finishing, Qi Huang suddenly waved her hand.

Pa…

With a crisp sound, Zheng Wang was sent flying backward in full view of everyone.