Volume 12, Chapter 790 – The Immortal Stele, I’ll Tear It Apart Before You Today (Part 3)

The members of the Cao Clan followed along, clearly unwilling to give up completely.

“Cao Yang, pull yourself together. The stronger she is, the better, isn’t it? Otherwise, how could she be worthy of you?”

Cao Hui furrowed his brow and tried to encourage him.

Cao Yang looked at the two identical graceful figures within the Lü family’s grand courtyard. His desire to conquer gradually outweighed his fear, and determination once again surfaced in his eyes. “I am the most gifted man in the cultivation world. If even I am not worthy of her, then who could possibly be?”

“Well said. Let’s just wait and see. Once she falls into peril, I’ll immediately notify your grandfather to carve her name onto our clan’s Immortal Stele.”

Cao Hui smiled in satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Qi Huang did not head directly for the Immortal Stele. Instead, she led her relatives and friends around, glancing this way and that, looking nothing like someone who came to make trouble, more like a guest paying a friendly visit.

“This Lü residence is huge! It’s probably as big as the entire Huangtian County’s government offices.”

The adorable Miao Xiang gaped in astonishment.

“Of course it is. This is one of the Nine Great Immortal Forces, the Lü Clan. They’ve lasted for thousands of years. Even if they only built one room per generation, the scale would still be unimaginable.”

Ruan Lingyu explained.

“What a pity. They’ve run into our Junior Sister. Even if they manage to preserve a few descendants today, without the Immortal Stele to anchor them, they’ll never shine as brightly again.”

Yun Fei sighed softly.

“This is simply retribution! They have the bloodline of immortals. If they focused solely on cultivation, they would certainly surpass ninety-nine percent of the cultivation world. But instead, they relied on the Immortal Stele to act with impunity. That’s called trying to steal a chicken and losing the rice.”

Shen Yuan scolded angrily.

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“You just called Junior Sister a chicken?”

Yun Fei gasped in shock.

“No, no, no! That’s not what I meant!”

Startled, Shen Yuan quickly tried to explain. But realizing she’d fallen into a trap, she bared her teeth and lunged toward Yun Fei. “Still trying to stir up trouble? I’ll fight you!”

Qi Huang chuckled helplessly and continued leading her companions forward. It took them nearly half an hour before they arrived beneath the towering Immortal Stele at the very center.

Qi Huang gazed at the monument, which stood like a pillar holding up the heavens. Her eyes were filled with disdain, for it was already carved full of names, densely packed across its surface. Most of them belonged to wives and concubines, revealing generations of Lü Clan’s insatiable greed.

“So large a stele, and yet they managed to fill every inch of it. Truly, their greed knows no bounds.”

Cheng Hongling couldn’t help but sigh.

“The reasoning is simple. The more wives and concubines they have, the more offspring they produce. The more offspring they have, the greater the chance of birthing someone with an eight or even nine-point bloodline. That’s why they’ve gone mad with their endless marriages.”

Qi Huang analyzed calmly.

“I see my name on it!”

“I see mine too! I wonder how long the Immortal Stele’s attack cooldown lasts? Let’s quickly erase our names.”

“Now that Lü Yi is dead, do we still need to?”

“Of course! The Immortal Stele knows no reason. Even if his descendants die, you’re still bound to marry. Living people to the living, and the dead to the dead.”

“Let’s act quickly. Once your names are erased, you’ll truly be free.”

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The yet-to-be-married concubines and their families began clamoring.

“Aren’t you going to stop them? You came here to uproot the Immortal Stele, yet letting them erase their names one by one is just a waste of time.”

Cheng Hongling asked curiously.

“No need. If they wish to do it themselves, let them. If I were to interfere now, I’d only earn their resentment. They don’t yet understand my strength.”

Qi Huang shook her head calmly.

“Wait.”

At that moment, a pleasant female voice rang out. Everyone turned to see Ning Wuxia.

“The Immortal Stele isn’t something just anyone can touch. Without the Lü Clan’s bloodline, attempting to make contact is nothing short of suicide.”

Ning Wuxia warned gravely.

Those yet-to-be-wed concubines turned pale in fright, quickly retreating with their families before turning once more to beg Cheng Hongling and Qi Huang.

“Sisters, rest assured. I already said I came today to uproot the Lü Clan’s Immortal Stele. There’s no need to erase your names. Once I tear it out by its roots, it will all be over.”

As Qi Huang spoke, she slowly rose into the air.

“She’s making her move! The Immortal Stele will definitely resist fiercely! Everyone, fall back!”

The millions of cultivators surrounding them quickly retreated.

Qi Huang stood in midair, her gaze sweeping over the world. “Everyone, the Lü Clan ignored both me and my main body’s objections and forcibly carved our names upon the Immortal Stele. This violates our free will. It is only right that we uproot this monument.

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And beneath us, there are dozens, even hundreds of victims like us. In the past, there have been countless more. Therefore, as the Alliance Leader, I am doing this to rid the people of a great evil. Tell me, am I right to do so?”

“Of course you are, Alliance Leader Qi! My aunt was one of those victims. She once had a bright future in cultivation, but was seized by the Lü Clan and used as a breeding tool. She died before reaching forty. I fully support you in eradicating this evil!”

“My daughter… she was so gentle and filial. She had someone she loved, but Lü Yi snatched her away to bear his children. Not long after, she took her own life in despair. It’s all because of that cursed stele! I wish I could smash it to pieces!”

“Alliance Leader Qi, I was one of Lü Yi’s concubines. I’ve prayed day and night for freedom. Please, grant me this wish!”

As the crowd’s emotions surged, voices of support erupted one after another.

But Qi Huang wasn’t satisfied yet. She continued, “Of course, I know many of you have not suffered directly at the hands of the Lü Clan. But as long as this Immortal Stele stands, they will continue seizing innocent girls. Can you guarantee your daughters or your granddaughters won’t be next?”

“That’s right! Since ancient times, any girl with beauty or talent in the Weiyuan Empire would be taken by the Lü Clan through such means. They’re nothing but bandits. We’ve long despised that stele!”

“Alliance Leader Qi, if there’s anything we can do, just say the word. For the sake of our descendants, we won’t allow this tumor to remain another day!”

“Alliance Leader Qi, no matter whether you succeed or fail today, from now on we will all look to the Dao Alliance as our leader!”

The majority of onlookers voiced their stance firmly.

“No need. I’m already more than satisfied with your support. Now, let me tear this Immortal Stele apart to vent everyone’s anger.”

Qi Huang finally smiled brightly. Her reasons for uprooting the Lü Clan’s Immortal Stele were twofold: first, to avenge her grievances; second, to demonstrate her strength so that the Dao Alliance could attract more immortal sects. Judging by the reactions, her goal had been achieved.

“This Qi Huang may be young, but her words and actions are calm and deliberate, leaving no room for criticism. Her composure far surpasses most of her peers.”

A hint of admiration flashed in Cao Hui’s eyes.

“Yes. I thought she was only strong in power, but her temperament is equally impressive. With her leading the Dao Alliance, its future will be bright. Combined with my Cao Clan’s strength, ruling the cultivation world will be as easy as eating or drinking.”

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Cao Yang’s gaze burned hotter.

“Since everyone trusts me so much, today I’ll tear down this Immortal Stele and spare you all from future worries!”

Qi Huang declared loudly, then turned to her relatives and friends below. “Everyone, please move away for now. If you get caught up in this, it might be dangerous.”

Her relatives obediently flew back, except Cheng Hongling, who refused to leave her side.

“Sisters of Shuiyu Valley who died unjustly… today, this Elder avenges you!”

Qi Huang cried out, releasing a surge of Divine Sense so powerful it became tangible, transforming into two enormous hands, each a hundred meters long. They grasped the Immortal Stele from both sides and pulled upward with all her might.

RUMBLE…!

The earth began to quake violently. The ground beneath the stele split apart, cracks spiderwebbing outward. Nearby houses collapsed one after another.

Members of the Great Immortal Clans held their breath, not daring to make a sound. They knew the outcome today would affect their interests. If the Immortal Stele were uprooted, their dominance in the cultivation world would suffer a heavy blow. From their perspective, they absolutely did not wish to see such a thing happen.

But the Immortal Stele would not sit idly by. Like a furious python, it struggled wildly. Its body trembled, releasing terrifying Immortal Might that rippled outward like raging waves, stirring visible spatial currents as it tried to break free from Qi Huang’s Divine Sense hands.

“Still dare to resist?”

Qi Huang’s brows arched sharply. She poured even more Divine Sense into her grip, her two hands crushing through space itself and embedding deep into the stele.

“Rise for me!”

She shouted once more, and the Immortal Stele began to lift faster. The ground’s shaking intensified, cracks spreading further. The Lü residence crumbled piece by piece, and the entire capital of the Weiyuan Empire seemed to wail in despair.