CHAPTER 75: CHAPTER 75: RUTHLESS HUA NIANSHEN_1

"All of you, come find me in the yard!"

Hua Nianshen arrived in Bachu City. Her soul force spread out, locating the disciples of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect, and she landed in the yard of an inn. This inn, named Brocade Jade Building, was one of the top inns in Bachu City. It had been fully reserved by the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect for the past few days, its doors remaining shut the entire time.

"Thank heavens, the Ancestor is finally back!"

The disciples of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect, who had been resting in their rooms, opened their eyes simultaneously. Overjoyed, they hurriedly made their way into the yard. The yard was spacious, featuring a pavilion where Hua Nianshen sat on a stone bench, her eyes slightly closed and her hands tightly gripping her scepter, seemingly lost in thought. Hua Yourong and numerous elders stood on either side, their expressions indifferent.

"We pay our respects to the Ancestor, Sect Master, and all the elders!"

The disciples of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect rushed over and knelt before the pavilion, their eyes red and brimming with tears as they bowed.

"What has happened? Where are Hua Wenxin and Hua Yuxiang?" Hua Yourong’s brow furrowed slightly as she noticed two people were missing. As the Sect Master, she knew every elite disciple of the sect intimately.

"Sect Master, Sister Wenxin and Sister Yuxiang... they were... they were killed by the Crown Prince of the Qin Dynasty!"

"Sect Master, you must seek justice for us! Sister Wenxin merely wanted to teach a lesson to the insignificant city guards blocking our way. Before she could even act, she was killed by Qin Wudao!"

"Sister Yuxiang suffered the worst! She wanted to confront Qin Wudao, but she was killed after uttering only a single word..."

The kneeling disciples of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect, sobbing and speaking over each other, recounted the course of events.

"This accursed Qin Wudao!"

Hearing their words, Hua Yourong seethed with rage, feeling as if she might explode. All because of a few insignificant city guards, the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect had lost two elite disciples. She firmly believed that her disciples were noble and superior, their actions always right. Even if they had killed the city guards, it would have been perfectly justified. Conversely, anyone who harmed disciples of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect was an unforgivable, deeply sinful individual.

"Ancestor, we should confront the Qin Empire now and demand that they hand over Qin Wudao!" Hua Yourong bowed to Hua Nianshen and spoke in an icy tone. Her surging Evil Qi erupted, causing the temperature in the yard to plummet, plunging it below freezing. Even the ornamental plants in the yard were instantly frozen solid.

"I already have a plan!" Hua Nianshen opened her eyes. She gently tapped her scepter on the ground, releasing a powerful force that engulfed the entire inn, forming a barrier to prevent outsiders from prying. She then said solemnly, "There is something it is time to tell you all."

Everyone present was stunned, their expressions turning serious as they listened attentively.

What could it be?

What would make the Ancestor so cautious?

"After the Lin Family and Gun City blocked the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect from dispatching troops to the Qin Empire, I reached an agreement with the Changeable Mansion to form an alliance. After entering the Ghost Tomb, we will help the Changeable Mansion kill the alliance’s Chosen." Hua Nianshen stated slowly, her sharp eyes sweeping across everyone.

"This..."

Everyone’s pupils constricted as they exchanged looks of utter astonishment.

An alliance with their sworn enemy, the Changeable Mansion?

Could they be hallucinating?

That’s the Changeable Mansion they’re talking about!

Over the years, countless disciples of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect had fallen at the hands of the Changeable Mansion; many of those present had lost relatives to them. Although the Qin Empire had also shed the blood of Ten Thousand Flowers Sect disciples, compared to the Changeable Mansion, it was like a candle to the sun.

Only the Ninth Elder, Du XiuYan, remained calm and unsurprised, as if she had known this all along.

"After we fulfill our part, the Changeable Mansion has promised that the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect will remain independent and will also be allowed to cultivate in a fourth-level miniature world!" Seeing everyone’s silence, Hua Nianshen continued.

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances, greed flickering in their eyes. Cultivating in a fourth-level miniature world would bring them immense benefits. At the very least, they could break through a minor realm, extending their lifespan by 10,000 years!

"Ancestor, I will heed your words!" Hua Yourong was the first to speak. With Hua Nianshen’s blood coursing through her veins, she wholeheartedly supported any of her Ancestor’s decisions.

"Absolutely not!" The Great Elder stepped forward, her gaze stern and resolute, stating firmly, "I disagree. The Changeable Mansion harbors wild ambitions. If we cooperate with them, we will be devoured, left with nothing. I strongly oppose this! Moreover, Ancestor, have you forgotten our blood feud with the Changeable Mansion?"

"Indeed! Cooperating with the Changeable Mansion is like bargaining with a tiger for its skin—it’s far too dangerous!"

Some others supported the Great Elder’s words, their faces etched with worry.

"Ancestor, please reconsider!" they implored.

"This matter is of great importance. Allow us to consider it!"

More and more elders voiced their objections, unhesitatingly choosing the alliance over the Changeable Mansion. However, a portion of the elders remained silent, opting to observe.

"Fine. Then you can consider it in hell!" Hua Nianshen’s expression turned cold. Countless flower petals flew from her scepter, drifting around the courtyard—a beautiful, yet terrifying sight.

However, the Great Elder and the other elders who had just spoken paled, their faces contorting in terror. They were all too familiar with this technique; it was Hua Nianshen’s signature move! Each petal pulsed with the power of a Semi-Saint! The sheer number of floating petals, densely packed, filled the entire courtyard, and the murderous intent they contained made everyone’s hair stand on end.

"Ancestor, you...!"

The Great Elder was aghast. The power of her late-stage Saint Realm erupted as her Ancient Tree Law Manifestation burst forth from her body, standing tall between heaven and earth, forcibly carving out a space for herself as she turned to flee.

But she had forgotten: Hua Nianshen had placed a barrier around the courtyard. Escape was impossible. The moment she tried to pass through the exit, she slammed into the barrier.

BOOM!

Countless petals swarmed her, exploding violently as they neared. Blood, chunks of flesh, organs, and bone fragments splattered everywhere, a terrifying sight. The Great Elder’s physical body was instantly reduced to a bloody pulp, leaving no intact corpse.

The metallic scent of blood filled the air. Everyone present was petrified, their faces pale, lips white, and legs shaking uncontrollably as they stared at Hua Nianshen in terror.

This was the Great Elder!

A pillar of the sect who had served for over a hundred thousand years and made immense contributions, killed just like that?

Like an ant, so easily crushed. For a moment, a chilling sorrow gripped them, the kind one feels for a comrade whose death foreshadows one’s own.

"Now then? Does anyone else wish to consider?" Hua Nianshen asked, her voice cold enough to freeze the heart.

She never cared for the opinions of elders or disciples. In this world where strength reigned supreme, possessing strength meant possessing everything.

Those who defied her, kill!

Those who objected, kill!

Once they were terrified into submission, they would cast aside their arrogance and obey.

"The Ancestor is wise!" Everyone bowed in unison. No one dared to object.

「Inside the City Lord’s Mansion, in the Grand Hall.」

After the Qin Emperor arrived, he immediately summoned the young prodigies who had entered the ruins. There were 13 of them in total, all at the Nirvana Realm. Besides Qin Wudao, Wu Ming, and one other, the group also included Qin Xiaolong, Qin Zhangu, Li Wen, Bai Xing, Zhang Bao, and several others.

Among them, Li Wen was a descendant of Li Si, Bai Xing a descendant of Bai Qi, and Zhang Bao a descendant of Zhang Gan. In short, these individuals were all scions of the Qin Dynasty’s influential families.

"It is estimated that in two days, the sealing power outside the Ghost Tomb ruins will completely disappear. The alliance has decided that our younger generation of disciples must present a united front against outsiders!"

The Qin Emperor sat upon his high seat, a faint smile gracing his lips as he looked upon the future of the Qin Dynasty. He earnestly advised, "However, anything can happen within the ruins. You must be adaptable and help one another..."

Today, the ever-majestic Qin Emperor had spoken at great length.