Chapter 756: Chapter 409: Invitation_2

The crowd exchanged glances, then erupted in cheers.

"We won!!!"

"We defeated the Celestial Evil Cult!!"

"Brothers, we have won!!"

"Long live the Alliance Leader!!!"

"If it weren’t for the Alliance Leader, today the Celestial Evil Cult would have surely massacred the Martial World!"

"Long live the Alliance Leader, long live the Alliance Leader!!!"

Amidst the rising and falling shouts, some discordant voices emerged, but they were quickly drowned by the overwhelming tide.

Chu Qing returned the Ancient Chapter Zither to Gentle’s concealed iron box.

Looking at the Lingbei martial masters, their faces full of exhilaration, he gently shook his head, and then spoke out loud:

"Clean the battlefield, inspect the corpses.

"Dead or alive, all heads must be severed!!"

Upon hearing these words, the expressions of everyone changed; some felt Chu Qing’s tactics were too brutal...

Why further harm the bodies when they’ve already perished?

But before anyone voiced this, several Celestial Evil Cult disciples who seemed dead suddenly leapt up and sprinted away.

However, after just two steps, they were completely surrounded.

In an instant, they were dismembered by chaotic blades.

With this lesson, the thoughts of mercy instantly dissipated.

The cultist of the Celestial Evil Cult are known for their cunning; the Alliance Leader’s command proved very wise indeed.

After issuing the command to clean the battlefield, Chu Qing looked for a place to sit.

Wu Qianhuan also came beside him.

Exchanging glanced, Wu Qianhuan couldn’t help but ask:

"Are you alright?"

"I’m fine."

Chu Qing smiled: "He is no match for me."

Chu Qing had realized this long ago.

Ever since he acquired the Divine Illumination Skill and Three Points Returning to Yuan Qi, his true opponents in this world had become few and far between.

The General was still worthy of praise; his martial arts, wisdom, and tactics were not something ordinary people could match.

This battle greatly benefited Chu Qing.

He looked at Wu Qianhuan:

"What about you?"

"I’m fine as well, I was just the one cheering on the sidelines."

Wu Qianhuan said with a smile.

"Cheering is good, you don’t get hurt."

As the two chatted casually, Liu Zhaonian and the others also approached.

They stood in a group, clasping their fists in salute:

"Greetings, Alliance Leader."

Chu Qing glanced at them and smiled:

"You all seem to be doing quite well."

After all, experiencing a great battle, though without determining a winner, injury was inevitable.

However, these wounds were insignificant to them.

The few exchanged looks, all except Ji Yexue and Sikong Yijian, couldn’t help but smile.

"The victory of this battle is thanks to the Alliance Leader, otherwise the situation in Lingbei would have changed."

Liu Zhaonian said solemnly:

"That General’s martial arts were truly terrifying."

Upon hearing this, Chu Qing glanced at the Immortal Cloud Mountain, where the General had shattered a large section with one sword, and slightly nodded:

"There’s one matter I wish to discuss with you."

Dai Zongming’s heart skipped slightly upon hearing this.

Feeling a trace of bitterness in his mouth.

Chu Qing’s prestige after this battle had already climbed to its peak.

Being the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, if Chu Qing intended to unify Lingbei now and make them all his subjects, who could refuse?

At least for now, Liaoyuan Mansion, Celestial Sound Mansion, and Yao Tai Sect are already under his control.

Without Chu Qing’s protection, Profound Mystery Sect would be wiped out.

If he subjugated four sects, if Thousand Flowers Sect and Supreme Sword Sect didn’t submit, there might not be any immediate problems.

But eventually, they would be suppressed by the other four sects, and it would be easier than crushing them.

As thoughts raced through his mind, Dai Zongming came to terms with reality.

He had no choice but to comply.

Whatever Chu Qing says, he must agree.

As Chu Qing’s gaze swept over everyone, he spoke softly:

"After three months, Southern Domain’s Celestial Sect will hold a hero gathering.

"Its purpose is also to resist the Celestial Evil Cult.

"For now, Lingbei has no immediate worries; as part of Southern Domain Martial World, we can’t ignore Southern Domain’s matters.

"So I’m thinking of discussing with you whether we should participate in this grand martial event?"

Upon hearing this, the group looked at each other.

Liu Zhaonian said solemnly:

"The Alliance Leader may not know, three years ago the Ghost Emperor issued a decree forbidding us martial factions from crossing Heaven-Reaching Ridge.

"Though Southern Domain’s matters are also our responsibility... crossing Heaven-Reaching Ridge would defy the Ghost Emperor’s decree..."

Ouyang Tianxu shook his head:

"Master Liu’s words are incorrect; the Ghost Emperor’s decree does not apply to the current situation.

"Now the Celestial Evil Cult’s ambition is apparent, known to all.

"Our Lingbei is under the Alliance Leader’s protection, which is why we have today’s circumstances.

"As part of the martial world lineage, can we just stand by and watch Southern Domain fall without doing anything?"

Liu Zhaonian naturally understood this, but how easy is it to defy the Ghost Emperor’s decree?

He’s not afraid of others; after all, the law doesn’t punish the masses. The Ghost Emperor couldn’t possibly wipe out Lingbei Martial World himself.

His true concern is whether Chu Qing will be resented by the Ghost Emperor because of this?

Of course, he also knows that the Ghost Emperor is currently trapped, but who dares to claim he can be trapped forever?

If he breaks free one day and seeks trouble with Chu Qing, can Southern Domain Martial World’s people intercede for him?

Chu Qing spoke softly:

"Everyone, before dying, the General revealed one thing.

"Which is the Ghost Emperor’s current location.

"So, my idea is.

"Three months later, participate in the Southern Domain hero gathering, announce this news, and then... integrate all Southern Domain Martial World’s forces to rescue the Ghost Emperor."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhaonian’s eyes suddenly brightened.

This approach is good.

Even if the Ghost Emperor himself breaks free, knowing Chu Qing defied the decree with such intentions, he couldn’t say anything against it.

He couldn’t possibly go against the sentiments of the people?

Once widespread, the Alliance Leader defied the decree to save the Ghost Emperor; if the Ghost Emperor breaks free and not only fails to show gratitude but clashes with him... that puts the Ghost Emperor in the wrong.

Immediately resolving all doubts:

"I will follow the Alliance Leader’s instructions."

Ji Yexue looked troubled, three months... unable to close off for training, and must journey to Southern Domain.

She wanted to refuse but knew she couldn’t.

She could only nod:

"Then let’s go..."

Sikong Yijian raised his brows:

"I guess someone capable of trapping the Ghost Emperor is extraordinary.

"It might be possible to test my sword."

Zuo Zhongtang had no objections; his life now relies on Chu Qing’s protection, how could he defy him?

That left Dai Zongming, who looked at this one, then that, and finally agreed.

"Alright, it’s settled then."

Chu Qing spoke softly:

"In this period, everyone should go back to recuperate, manage sect affairs well.

"Then choose experts to accompany... remember, quality over quantity in this endeavor."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Nothing more was said until returning to Immortal Cloud Manor, where Chu Qing did not mention the topic worrying Dai Zongming.

It was not until they entered Immortal Cloud Manor, Li Xianyi approached Chu Qing:

"Alliance Leader, may I have a word?"

Li Xianyi made no contributions to the battle, having waited inside Immortal Cloud Manor the whole time.

Chu Qing looked at him, uncertain what this wealthy man wanted?

He nodded in agreement.

Letting others rest while he followed Li Xianyi.

They twisted and turned, finally arriving at a rather secretive room.

Chu Qing grew curious, wondering what Li Xianyi wanted to say?

Then Li Xianyi retrieved an item from his pocket and offered it to Chu Qing.

Chu Qing didn’t take it, instead asking Li Xianyi:

"What is this?"

Li Xianyi pondered, then personally opened the envelope and extracted an invitation.

This invitation was extraordinary, crafted entirely from gold.

When opened, its interior was made with golden silk as paper and silver thread for writing.

It read:

"April 5, Little River Bay, starry night, Treasure Exhibition Tower!"

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