Volume 13, Chapter 852 – Opening the Teleportation Gate (Part 1)

Several sources of Yin energy exchanged frowns, their faces showing traces of displeasure. They hadn’t even started fighting yet, and here she was boosting the enemy’s morale while killing their own. Wasn’t that demoralizing their forces? If they were on a real battlefield, such behavior would’ve already been punished with execution.

“Princess Qinxin, what do you mean by that?”

Zheng Mo’s tone turned stiff.

“I fought her not long ago. I couldn’t beat her. Absolutely couldn’t beat her.”

Qi Huang deliberately wore a look of lingering fear on her face.

“You couldn’t beat her doesn’t mean Marshal Zheng can’t.”

A source of evil nearby forced himself to speak up.

Upon hearing this, the resentment within Zheng Mo’s eye sockets surged more violently.

“Then tell me, how does Marshal Zheng compare to the masters of the Floating Corpses River and the Boundless Insect Kingdom? Don’t forget, those two perilous zones are ranked top two on Kaiyuan Planet, and that Zhong Zhen has already wiped them out.”

Qi Huang offered the reminder in a kindly tone.

“Which is exactly why this Marshal gathered the entire ghost tribe of Kaiyuan Planet to discuss a countermeasure. If we don’t fight, are we supposed to just sit here and wait to die?”

Zheng Mo countered.

“Why don’t we hide?”

“Hide? Kaiyuan Planet isn’t that big. Where can we possibly hide? An immortal’s divine sense can cover the whole star.”

“Then what about surrender? That probably won’t work either. Those cultivators would never let us alien races go.”

“Forget it. If we don’t unite and fight with our backs to the river, there’s no second path to take.”

All the surrounding evil spirits had gloomy expressions.

“It’s not quite as hopeless as it sounds. I, this Princess, may have a method to save everyone.”

Qi Huang took the opportunity to tempt them.

“Oh? May we ask what brilliant strategy Your Highness has in mind?”

Zheng Mo inquired without revealing his emotions.

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“My own strength is limited. I can’t defeat Zhong Zhen. That’s impossible. But I can still tear open a spatial rift. And besides, I happened to come into possession of a teleportation gate by chance. So I can totally send the entire ghost… well, ghost tribe of Kaiyuan Planet to another planet. As long as we move fast enough and keep it hidden, she won’t be able to find anyone.”

Qi Huang laid out her proposal.

All the surrounding evil spirits fell into silence. The plan was sound, but they didn’t trust Qi Huang.

“A teleportation gate? You actually have something like that?”

Zheng Mo’s tone suddenly sharpened.

“I got it by chance. Activating it requires a huge cost. But considering that we’re all part of the ghost tribe, I’m willing to use it once.”

Qi Huang declared this righteously.

“Your Highness, we know nothing about this. How confident are you that the teleportation will succeed?”

Zheng Mo hesitated before asking.

“One hundred percent. To tell you the truth, ever since that Zhong Zhen declared she would wipe out all evil spirits on Kaiyuan Planet, I’ve been researching this thing. So I’ve already found a suitable planet. I promise its environment is no worse than Kaiyuan Planet’s.”

Qi Huang half-truthfully explained.

Upon hearing that, many of the surrounding evil spirits were moved. However, due to their distrust of Qi Huang, they couldn’t make up their minds.

“Can you demonstrate it to us? This matter is too important. If we can’t confirm it, how can anyone commit?”

Zheng Mo continued, with the others nodding in agreement.

“Sure.”

Qi Huang agreed without hesitation.

“Your Highness, please think it over. As the saying goes, ‘Don’t show your treasure in public.’”

Jian Yiren hurriedly leaned in to remind her.

“It’s fine.”

Qi Huang waved it off repeatedly, then took out a teleportation gate activation crossbow. On the spot, she set up a teleportation gate. The entrance was located at the Sea of Withered Bones, and the exit lay ten thousand miles away. Although the distance wasn’t enormous, it was enough to prove her point.

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The evil spirit sources began testing it one by one and found that Qi Huang wasn’t lying. The ten-thousand-mile distance could be crossed in the blink of an eye.

“Can’t believe something like this actually exists in the world.”

The evil spirits began to chatter excitedly.

Qi Huang put away the teleportation gate and said, “Though this gate is convenient, activating it consumes a large amount of immortal-grade Gold True Qi. As ghosts, we can’t use true qi, so we’d have to go to the Immortal Realm to buy Spirit-Gathering Talismans. That process not only costs a lot but also carries immense risks. You should all be well aware of that.”

The evil spirits nodded. The Immortal Realm had countless powerful immortals, an absolute forbidden zone for evil spirits.

“Your Highness, this matter is too significant. May we have some time to consider?”

After a long pause, Zheng Mo finally spoke. The other evil spirit sources nodded in agreement.

“Sure. As long as you’re not afraid of getting wiped out by Zhong Zhen, take as long as you want.”

Qi Huang appeared generous, but she added, “But I’m a very life-loving person. On the thirtieth of this month, my entire household will be relocating. Any ghost tribe members who want to leave can catch a ride.”

“Maybe we should go too?”

“Go where? Aren’t you afraid she’ll sell us out?”

“How can you be so stupid? At least going with her offers a sliver of hope. Staying here means certain death. If you want to die, no one’s stopping you.”

“Who says staying behind is certain death? No matter how strong that Zhong Zhen is, I refuse to believe she can really exterminate all ghost tribes on Kaiyuan Planet.”

The evil spirits split into two camps, arguing heatedly.

“Let me be clear in advance. While I’m willing to share this teleportation formation with everyone, activating it costs a fortune. So once we arrive at the new sanctuary, you’ll all need to help me with a few tasks to cover the rent.”

Qi Huang decided to lay it all out now to avoid future disputes.

“Rent? What rent?”

One of the evil spirits asked in confusion.

“Are you kidding me? I worked hard to find that sanctuary and spent a huge price to get you all there. And you think you can stay for free? Of course you have to pay some kind of rent.”

Qi Huang rolled her eyes at him, thinking to herself, ‘I’m kind-hearted, not a saint.’

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“Then what do you want us to do?”

The evil spirit asked cautiously.

“Nothing much. Just help me plant some flowers and trees. As long as you work diligently for one day, you can stay there for one day. But if anyone slacks off, I’ll throw them out immediately.”

Qi Huang stated her terms.

“Plant flowers and trees? That’s it? I thought we’d have to work ourselves to the bone.”

“Don’t get too happy too soon. One plant is planting, a hundred is also planting, and a thousand is still planting. What if she asks each of us to plant hundreds or even thousands of acres? How’s that different from being a slave?”

“Even if it is slave labor, it’s still better than dying!”

“Who says what she said is true? Don’t be naïve!”

Another round of arguments erupted among the evil spirits.

“Go or stay, it’s up to you. I won’t force anyone. If you’ve made up your mind, come find me at Princess Tomb on the thirtieth. I won’t wait past that.”

Qi Huang wasn’t planning to waste her breath anymore. She stood up and left decisively.

Jian Yiren and the other zombie handmaids hurried to follow. Their eyes no longer held the slightest doubt, only awe. They knew that even if their own mistress acted personally, she probably couldn’t pull this off.

“How many ghost tribe members do you think will agree to leave?”

Inside the spatial ring, Ye Xiuyun asked through Soul Resonance.

“Most of them will come. After all, even ghosts don’t want to die twice.”

Qi Huang answered with absolute certainty.

“Of course, I won’t force those who really don’t want to go. But they’ll definitely regret it.”

Qi Huang added in a mocking tone, because she still had backup plans.

“She acts all noble and selfless, but she’s just scheming. Isn’t she trying to control everyone using that teleportation gate?”

After Qi Huang left, Long Yufeng, who had recovered a bit of strength, shouted provocatively.

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“Exactly. Who knows what kind of place that so-called sanctuary really is? What if it’s a deadly trap?”

“Yeah, she keeps saying we’ll just plant some plants. Who knows if that’s true?”

“She really thinks she can control all the evil spirits of Kaiyuan Planet with one teleportation gate? Like the saying goes: Don’t show your wealth. She’s not afraid someone might come after her? Let’s see if she survives till the thirtieth.”

“Marshal Zheng, I suggest we take that teleportation gate. We’d rather trust you than her.”

The evil spirits began chattering again.

Zheng Mo’s surging resentment paused slightly, then started to boil with excitement. He understood clearly what that teleportation gate meant. If he could get it, he could control all the evil spirits on Kaiyuan Planet.

Qi Huang left the Sea of Withered Bones with her zombie handmaids. This time, she didn’t use her cultivation to hurry back to Princess Tomb because she was waiting for someone.

“Thank you! If it weren’t for you, I probably couldn’t have gotten past that hurdle.”

Ye Xiuyun transmitted via Soul Resonance. She knew that thanks to Qi Huang’s show of strength, Princess Tomb would be safe for the time being.

“No need to thank me. I’m actually doing this for my own interests too.”

Qi Huang responded modestly.

“Heh…”

Ye Xiuyun chuckled kindly, then said, “With your power, returning to Princess Tomb with us shouldn’t take long. Why are you lingering?”

“I’m waiting for someone.”

Qi Huang replied casually.

“Waiting for who?”

Ye Xiuyun asked curiously.

“You’ll find out soon enough.”

Qi Huang left her hanging.