Free Web NovelChapter 2420: Chapter 2419: Heaven-Defying Talisman Script
Qi Shuming looked at Long Fei, standing upright, "Heavenly Emperor, our Mount Shu has not intervened in worldly affairs, only taking Princess Taihua as a closing disciple. On the contrary, it’s you who has repeatedly meddled in worldly matters, even amassing a powerful army in Shu State. If Princess Taihua descends the mountain, the situation in the Great Tang Empire will surely become more chaotic than it is now."
"Who says so, Princess Taihua cannot descend the mountain."
"The Great Tang Empire cannot fall into further chaos."
"Princess Taihua’s situation is of great importance, she must not descend the mountain."
A group of Elders nodded in agreement, addressing Long Fei as the Heavenly Emperor, yet in their hearts, they weren’t convinced.
Long Fei stared at Qi Shuming and asked, "So, which side have you Mount Shu chosen to support?"
Qi Shuming replied, "The current sovereign’s daughter, Princess Anguo, Li Fengyi, is born with the appearance of a phoenix crowning over heroes. With her managing the state affairs, the Great Tang can achieve national prosperity and endure for generations."
Daoist Huoyuan called out, "Old Daoist, Li Fengyi is a Disciple of Mount Shu, so naturally, you support her. If she ascends to the throne and becomes the Emperor, wouldn’t Mount Shu become the state religion?"
Qi Shuming responded, "This is the will of Heaven we’ve consulted, not our own presumption. Heaven has said, Yin and Yang alternate, adversity gives way to prosperity. For the world to be at peace, a woman must govern the world."
Long Fei chuckled lightly, "That’s quite something, you Mount Shu have managed to grasp some divine secrets."
From the Nine Domains until now, the female Emperors of various empires have a thriving luck.
Qi Shuming, seeing Long Fei laughing, thought Long Fei agreed with him and felt relieved, asking, "Does the Heavenly Emperor agree with my opinion?"
Long Fei said, "Indeed, the rise of female Emperors is true. But the national fortune of the Great Tang does not lie in Li Fengyi. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have detained Princess Taihua. Am I right?"
Qi Shuming said, "That’s irrelevant, whether it’s Princess Taihua or Princess Anning, they share the same bloodline. At present, Princess Anguo is more suited to inherit the throne, and this is also the will of the Twelve Exposition Sect. If the Emperor insists on Princess Taihua descending the mountain, the world will surely be in chaos!"
Long Fei stared at him, "Has Princess Anguo been acknowledged by the Dragon Qi of the sacrificial hall?"
Qi Shuming said solemnly, "As I said, it’s irrelevant. The Dragon Qi of the sacrificial hall will change someday."
"So, are you trying to defy fate?"
Long Fei sneered, looking towards Ningbi Cliff on the main peak, "I’ve heard there’s a Yin-Yang Dust Grand Formation left by your Ancestor, Long Eyebrow Immortal, on Ningbi Cliff. This formation is exceptional, pressed by a corner of the Primordial Unity Taiqing Talisman, with unpredictable transformations. Why don’t we make a bet, if I break this formation, you will let Princess Taihua descend the mountain."
"And if you lose?"
Qi Shuming’s brow furrowed deeply.
Long Fei looked at him and said, "Mount Shu can dispose of me as you please."
Qi Shuming exchanged glances with the senior disciples behind him, and after a brief consultation, the Great Elders confidently said, "Sect Leader, bet with him."
"Yes, though our Saint’s Talisman Script is just a fragment, it’s not something anyone can withstand."
"Let him try, and if this brat loses, he won’t be able to keep his position as Heavenly Emperor."
"..."
Qi Shuming also wanted to see what skills Long Fei had to dare crown himself as the Emperor and rebuild the Heavenly Court.
He gestured to Long Fei, "As the Heavenly Emperor suggests."
The disciples immediately scattered, clearing Ningbi Cliff for Long Fei.
On Ningbi Cliff, Mysterious Light shimmered.
This formation was personally laid by the Ancestor of Mount Shu and maintained its imposing momentum for hundreds of millennia.
During major calamities of Mount Shu, it was relied upon to avert crisis.
Long Fei stood in front of the formation and chuckled lightly at Qi Shuming, "The might of a Saint is indeed extraordinary. But it’s a pity that it’s only a fragment, not complete."
He took out a talisman, "I have a talisman, just enough to break all grand formations under the heavens."
Everyone followed his voice, seeing a talisman in his hand.
The material of this talisman was peculiar, not fabric nor paper, resembling liquid yet gaseous, transparent and ethereal like paper.
Some elders snorted disdainfully, "Boasting without a draft, how can that talisman counter a Saint’s Talisman Script?"
Long Fei shook his head with a faint smile, "Try it and see!"
He lifted his hand, sending the talisman towards the Yin-Yang Dust Grand Formation.
All attending Disciples of Mount Shu fixated on that thing.
As the transparent, liquid-like paper sheet floated above the formation, it suddenly unleashed a force field, causing the void to tremble violently downward, as if the sky was collapsing, howling winds swept around.
A Mysterious Light flashed from the talisman, covering the entire sky above Ningbi Cliff.
Rumble!
The protective barrier below the formation sank abruptly, shattering like a bubble, not lasting even a single breath.
The Purple-Green Dual Swords, two True Immortal Magic Treasures, were torn to shreds by this force, as if they were made of paper.
Fragments of the Saint’s Talisman Script at the Formation Eye, containing heaven and earth’s Primordial Qi, were completely absorbed and digested by this force.
In the void, Mysterious Light flashed madly, illuminating all around, like a golden sun, before it slowly dimmed.
Long Fei retracted the talisman and said to Qi Shuming, "Sect Master Qi, you have lost!"
The scene was silent, even the sound of the wind could be heard clearly.
Everyone was dumbfounded, standing in place, not expecting the formation set by the Ancestor, using the Saint’s Talisman Script as the Formation Eye, with the Purple-Green True Immortal Sword as the Formation Base, would be so easily broken by Long Fei.
Daoist Huoyuan was equally shocked, knowing Long Fei had confidence in breaking the formation.
But he didn’t expect it would be so simple?
Everyone was completely startled by the talisman in his hand, knowing not what it was made of to be able to devour the power within the Saint’s Talisman Script?
Lin Yingying, meanwhile, stood by with a faint smile, unsurprised by the situation before her.
The talisman, Long Fei had given her one.
Hers was the Yang Talisman, Long Fei’s was the Yin Talisman.
They were the Chaos power captured by Long Fei when Yin Yang Qi first appeared.
This talisman was specifically used by Mount Shu to suppress formations with Primordial Unity Qi Symbol, a Saint’s might, what is breaking an incomplete formation considered?
If Long Fei desired, he could fully activate this talisman.
The Northern Dipper Star Domain would still be easily shredded like paper under the power of this talisman.
Qi Shuming was drenched in cold sweat, finally understanding what capabilities Long Fei possessed to claim the title of Emperor in the Human Realm.
This disciple’s Cultivation Level defied the heavens, well beyond Mount Shu’s reach.
He immediately cupped his fists, bowed deeply to Long Fei, and said, "Forgive us, Heavenly Emperor, we have lost, and we accept it openly and sincerely."
Long Fei looked at him appreciatively and helped him up, saying, "A contest of power is not a sin. With the early establishment of the Heavenly Court, talents are lacking. In the future, Mount Shu will have a significant role to play. If you’re fortunate, you may follow me to the Immortal Realm to meet your Ancestor, Long Eyebrow Immortal."
Qi Shuming realized that Long Fei was intentionally trying to win over Mount Shu.
He was self-aware, or else the Ancestor of Mount Shu, Long Eyebrow Immortal, wouldn’t have passed the position of Sect Leader to him.
He repeatedly nodded and cupped his fists, actively softening and pledging allegiance to Long Fei, "We shall remember the words of the Heavenly Emperor. In the future, when needed, we will assist the Heavenly Emperor with utmost loyalty, even at risk of death."
Long Fei nodded with a slight smile and instructed him, "Alright, I have matters to attend to. Release Taihua, I need to take her back to the capital!"
"Yes, yes!"
Qi Shuming repeatedly nodded, gesturing to the disciples behind him.
A group of Elders stood embarrassed at the back, wisely refraining from opposition.
The youthful and spirited disciples felt some discontent, thinking Long Fei merely won through a Magical Treasure, not through genuine skills.
But seeing the Sect Leader and Elders bow down, how could they dare make a scene at such a time?
Soon, a woman in a golden gauze dress came stepping through the air, rushing into Long Fei’s arms upon seeing him, sobbing, "Master, you’ve finally returned, I was almost bullied to death by these bull-nosed Daoist Elders."
After years of absence, Long Fei thought this girl might have matured a bit, but she was still so girlish in nature.
He coughed lightly, keeping a bit of distance from Princess Taihua.
Lin Yingying stood to the side, smiling silently, merely observing Princess Taihua, inwardly praising, "As expected, truly a beautiful girl!"
