Volume 13, Chapter 843 – Look, She’s Making Her Move!

A group of people stepped into the teleportation gate and headed towards Wuwu Planet.

The mole-marked girls felt their future was uncertain. Because they didn’t know Qi Huang’s true identity, each of them looked desolate.

“Do you know why I brought you all along?”

Qi Huang sent a mental transmission to Yuan Xin by her side.

“I do. If you had left us behind, we wouldn’t survive a single day.”

Yuan Xin was very clever, so she had understood Qi Huang’s intention from the start.

“As long as you understand. I was worried you might think I was dragging you into danger.”

Qi Huang exhaled lightly in relief. She came from humble origins. Even though she was now at the Immortal level, she never felt superior when facing these beautiful fairies… that was just her plain and unpretentious nature.

“How could I possibly think that? Your glorious deeds have long spread throughout the cultivation world of Kaiyuan Planet. No one would question your character.”

Yuan Xin answered sincerely.

Qi Huang, upon hearing this, finally revealed a hint of pride on her face.

Time passed slowly. Two days went by, and the group still hadn’t seen the exit. According to Zeng Xiao, the teleportation would last at least three more days.

Most of the over one thousand fiendish specters were lying weakly on the ground from hunger. But due to Qi Huang’s presence, none of them dared set their sights on the mole-marked girls and could only turn on each other.

Zeng Xiao naturally couldn’t allow his subordinates to kill each other unchecked, so he quickly used ruthless methods to suppress the infighting. But how could “human” instincts be fully eliminated? As a result, the number of fiendish specters steadily dwindled.

In contrast, the mole-marked girls were faring much better. Thanks to the food provided by Qi Huang, they didn’t have to worry about basic survival needs.

Meanwhile, back on Kaiyuan Planet, Cheng Hongling had already led the Lingxi Sect’s punitive army to the Floating Corpse River. The area was now packed with onlookers from all across the planet; cultivators, martial artists, and ordinary folk alike, with the majority being from the Tianyun Kingdom and the Xianyun Kingdom. After all, this was their home turf.

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“Do you think the Lingxi Sect can really wipe out the Floating Corpse River? That cursed land is so terrifying even birds can’t fly over it.”

“I think they can. As terrifying as this cursed land is, it’s still part of the cultivation world. And their sect ancestor is an Immortal.”

“Not necessarily. I heard she’s just a doppelgänger of that Immortal. Either way, I hope she fails.”

“Why?”

“Think about it. We used to be in constant war with the Xianyun Kingdom. People suffered horribly. Ever since the Floating Corpse River appeared and became impassable even to birds, we’ve finally had two or three hundred years of peace to develop. If the cursed land disappears, the two countries will surely go to war again.”

“Huh? You’re right. I hadn’t thought of that. Maybe it’s better if the cursed land stays.”

“What nonsense. Easy for you to say when you don’t live here. The Yin aura and specters from the Floating Corpse River keep spreading out. We’re already being forced from our homes. You gonna support us if it stays?”

“Exactly. Wars can be avoided, but how do you stop fiendish specters? Are you going to stop them?”

The civilians of both nations debated heatedly, though the majority still supported clearing out the cursed land.

Beyond just the commoners, the royal families of both countries were also present.

The crown prince of Tianyun Kingdom, Fu Heng, ordered his men to gather several illiterate commoners and began inciting them.

“You should all know that our Tianyun Kingdom and the Xianyun Kingdom have always clashed due to different beliefs. We’ve only had peace for over a hundred years because this terrifying cursed land emerged. If it disappears, war will return. Do you want that to happen?”

Fu Heng coaxed.

“Of course not! Your Highness, please save us!”

The short-sighted commoners immediately begged him.

“But this is something the Immortal has decided. I cannot save you. You’ll have to save yourselves.”

Fu Heng shook his head, pretending to be helpless.

“Save ourselves? How?”

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The group of peasants looked at one another, confused.

“Isn’t that Immortal always claiming to bring blessings to the common folk? When she’s about to act, gather more people and go up to stop her. Explain your situation. I think she might back off.”

Fu Heng suggested.

“Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness!”

The commoners were overjoyed, repeatedly thanking him before hurriedly going to find more people.

“Your Highness, do you think they’ll succeed?”

The guard captain beside him asked.

“They must succeed. Right now, the Xianyun Kingdom’s national strength is far greater than ours. If this cursed land disappears, our Tianyun Kingdom will be in grave danger.”

Fu Heng spoke with steely determination.

“Your Highness, I heard Immortals’ divine sense can cover an entire planet. She might know you’re the one behind this.”

The guard captain cautiously reminded him.

“So what if she knows? I’m about to ascend the throne. I will not watch my kingdom be destroyed. Even if it costs my life, I will fight for it.”

Fu Heng’s eyes burned with resolve.

Cheng Hongling, naturally, had “seen” it all. She glanced at Zhong Qin beside her and asked, “Sect Leader Zhong, what is the current state of the Tianyun Kingdom’s royal family?”

“Reporting to Ancestor: the Tianyun royal family is deeply corrupt. Their weakening national strength has caused widespread discontent among the commoners.”

Zhong Qin cupped her fists and reported.

“Hmph.”

Cheng Hongling snorted coldly and said no more.

“Ancestor, clearing out this cursed land is clearly a good deed for the people and the nation, but it seems some short-sighted fools don’t understand that. Should I step forward and explain things?”

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Elder Fang suggested with a cupped fist.

“No need.”

Cheng Hongling rejected curtly. All her decisions were always carefully considered. She would never waver because of a few dissenting voices.

Due to the dense Yin energy, even with the sun high in the sky, the area surrounding the Floating Corpse River for dozens of miles remained shrouded in gloom. From within, hair-raising howls occasionally rang out. The yin aura had spread so far it seemed to blur the line between hell and the mortal world. No one dared step even half a foot beyond the warning line.

Cheng Hongling did not waste time. She began walking slowly toward the Floating Corpse River.

“Ancestor, are you sure you don’t need us to accompany you?”

Zhong Qin asked with concern.

“If you think you can be of help, feel free to follow.”

Cheng Hongling didn’t even turn her head.

“Uh……….”

Zhong Qin immediately fell silent in embarrassment.

“Immortal, please! Don’t eliminate the cursed land!”

Just then, several hundred commoners from the Tianyun Kingdom stumbled over.

“What do you think you’re doing?”

Disciples of Lingxi Sect immediately stepped forward to block them.

“Immortal, we beg you! Please don’t eliminate this cursed land! It’s the commoners’ natural barrier!”

“Yes! Our Tianyun and Xianyun Kingdoms have always differed in philosophy. If this barrier is gone, war will return. What will us commoners do then?”

“Immortal, haven’t you always claimed to bring blessings to the people? For the sake of the countless commoners in both kingdoms, could you leave the cursed land?”

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The hundreds of peasants cried and begged.

“Are you all stupid? Wars can be avoided, but can you stop the cursed land’s evil by yourselves?”

Zhong Qin scolded, frustrated at their ignorance.

“She’s right! The cursed land keeps spreading in all directions. Only our sect’s Immortal can eliminate it. Once she returns to the Immortal Realm, who will help you suppress it then?”

Elder Fang also spoke up to persuade them.

The commoners, hearing this, revealed thoughtful expressions.

Cheng Hongling slowly rose into the air, then circulated her True Qi and asked coldly from above, “Let me ask: if the Tianyun Kingdom had the upper hand over the Xianyun Kingdom today, would you still fear war?”

The hundreds of commoners looked at each other, then instinctively shook their heads.

“Eradicating evil and upholding the Dao is the duty of cultivators. Preventing war is the duty of your nation’s royalty. Today, I will fulfill my duty. As for whether war breaks out, that will depend on whether they fulfill theirs. And you all… don’t let yourselves be used without even realizing it.”

Cheng Hongling continued.

“She’s right! If our country’s royalty actually did their jobs, there would be no war!”

The commoners suddenly looked as if they had awakened from a dream.

In the distance, Fu Heng’s face twisted with rage. He glared viciously at Cheng Hongling, openly exuding murderous intent.

Cheng Hongling merely cast a light glance his way, and sent her killing intent right back.

Fu Heng’s heart was instantly seized by terror. He fell from his horse with a thud, his legs trembling as a foul stench spread from beneath him.

Cheng Hongling ignored the foolish crown prince and turned to fly toward the Floating Corpse River, her form swift and resolute, like a sword piercing through the endless gloom—without a trace of hesitation.

“Look! The Immortal from Lingxi Sect is making her move!”

The crowd erupted in cries of astonishment.