Free Web NovelChapter 2421: Chapter 2420: Purging the Traitor from the Emperor’s Side
Princess Taihua noticed Lin Yingying beside Long Fei and was momentarily stunned.
In the past, she always wondered what kind of beauty Long Fei’s main wife was, making him immune to all the beauties in the world.
Today, upon seeing her, she found this sister truly deserving of her unparalleled charm and beauty.
A dignified face, amiable yet not lacking in authority, made it impossible for anyone to harbor any disrespect in her presence.
She blushed slightly and hurriedly bowed to Lin Yingying, saying, "Is this Sister Lin?"
Lin Yingying nodded with a smile, naturally taking her hand and praising, "I’ve heard Long Fei mention you, saying you’re a rare beauty in this world. Seeing you today, it truly is so."
"Sister, you’re too kind. With you here, how dare I call myself a beauty!"
Princess Taihua sneaked a glance at Long Fei, feeling slightly relieved that Lin Yingying was indeed approachable.
The two of them soon began chatting and laughing, leaving Long Fei aside.
Long Fei clasped his fists and took his leave together with the Mount Shu Sect Leader and the Great Elders.
He led a group of people away through the void, disappearing at a step in the sky.
The disciples of Mount Shu only started buzzing with chaotic discussion after he left.
Everyone felt that Mount Shu had lost face this time, not only allowing the Mountain-Defending Great Formation to be destroyed, but also letting Long Fei take people away so easily.
Qi Shuming instructed all disciples to disperse and led the Great Elders back to the hall.
As soon as some Elders entered, they burst out shouting, "What a disgrace! Mount Shu has stood for a hundred thousand years, never enduring such humiliation!"
Some Elders calmed, saying, "Enough, why get so worked up? The people are taken away; getting angry won’t help!"
"They must still be in Qingcheng, intercepting them halfway is still possible."
Some Elder said fiercely in a deep voice.
Qi Shuming raised his hand to signal everyone to quiet down, staring at everyone, saying, "Fellow senior brothers and junior brothers, do you know what talisman the New Celestial Emperor just used?"
The crowd exchanged glances and shook their heads.
Qi Shuming furrowed his brows, saying, "If I’m not mistaken, it should be the Primordial Unity Taiqing Talisman we use for reinforcing formations."
The crowd buzzed with astonished cries, "How is this possible? This talisman is a Saint Relic, did he receive a Saint’s fortune?"
"Is there a Saint supporting him from behind?"
"A Saint Relic, no wonder it was so powerful, a single talisman broke our Yin-Yang Dust Grand Formation."
"..."
Everyone looked disbelieving, somewhat overly shocked.
In this world, True Immortal Magic Treasures have only recently emerged.
The appearance of this Holy Artifact is absolutely a tremendous event.
Qi Shuming analyzed, "The origin of this talisman, my master once told me about. It was refined by Saint Taiqing at the Thirty-Six Heavens when opening Dao Palace using Chaos Qi and capturing the first newborn Yin Yang Qi. Dragon Heavenly Emperor’s Heavenly Court was built in the Chaotic Sea at that time, naturally refined through Chaos Qi."
Some Elder asked perplexedly, "How is this possible, the Chaotic Sea is only opened by a Saint, how can someone who hasn’t even broken into the Immortal Realm manage it?"
Everyone was baffled, unable to fathom the relation.
Qi Shuming said, "Things always have unexpected turns, perhaps he used some other Heterodox Path. But the current fact is, he continuously gains from divine creation, beyond our resistance. We might as well make a favor, wait calmly for developments before acting."
The Great Elders all nodded, secretly admiring Qi Shuming’s restraint.
Earlier, some Elder was ready to strike, stopped forcibly by Qi Shuming.
Inside Qingcheng Sect, Fire Elemental Daoist gleefully said, "Those old thieves at Mount Shu have been dominating us at Qingcheng Sect for years, finally venting some anger today."
He laughed heartily, inviting Long Fei to sit, saying candidly, "Heavenly Emperor, Mount Shu is of Taiqing Lineage, and we are of Shangqing Lineage, two different paths. Why leave them be? They may speak submission, but their hearts do not."
Long Fei drank a sip of tea, instructing him, "Master Fire Elemental, you’re set to join our Heavenly Court soon. Do you know why the Ancient Heavenly Court was so strong, reigning over the Human Realm for an era?"
"I don’t know!"
Fire Elemental Daoist shook his head, laughing awkwardly.
Long Fei informed him, "Since we established the Heavenly Court today, we must accommodate what others cannot, to harness all talents in the Human Realm for our use. Regardless of which Sanqing lineage, even the Demon Clan’s lineage. As long as they sincerely join our Heavenly Court, there’s no one we cannot utilize."
Fire Elemental Daoist blushed with shame, standing by and nodding continuously.
Long Fei had him withdraw first, then called Princess Taihua in from outside.
These women spoke non-stop along the way.
Had it not been for Long Fei stopping them, Lin Yingying might have taken Princess Taihua shopping in Shu State.
This Princess and Lin Yingying came in together, bowed to Long Fei, then sat beside him.
She playfully said to Long Fei, "Master, why call me so urgently? I was thinking of taking Master Mother to soak in the hot springs at Qingcheng Rear Mountain. Smell me; those bull-nosed Daoist Elders locked me in the Scripture Pavilion, and I’m nearly moldy."
Lin Yingying laughed aside, saying, "Your master worries about the country and the people all day, surely ready to lecture you on some grand principles."
Long Fei calmly looked at Princess Taihua, saying, "Indeed it’s a matter of concern for the country and people. With your descent from the mountain this time, the days of leisure ahead are unlikely."
"What happened?"
Princess Taihua’s face turned serious, knowing when to play and when to focus on proper matters.
Long Fei briefly explained the Capital City’s situation to her.
She listened, furrowed her brows, exclaimed, "I didn’t expect Empress Wei’s ambition to be so big, does she dare mimic my mother?"
"What does my Imperial Brother intend?"
She looked at Long Fei, saying, "My Imperial Brother was once a major court figure, pushed to the throne by Duke Di and Wen Jianzhi together, is he to let his Empress wreak havoc upon the world?"
Long Fei analyzed, "Your Imperial Brother certainly won’t agree, but the circumstances force him."
He rose, gazed at the sky, saying, "Ziwei Star is dimming, he likely won’t live for many days."
"What?"
Princess Taihua jumped up worriedly, asking anxiously, "Is what Master said true?"
Long Fei nodded, "This is destiny, beyond human control. Your Imperial Brother lacks the ability to inherit Dragon Qi yet forcibly took the throne. Without Dragon Qi’s protection, anyone can dethrone him. But should you now raise troops to clean the court, perhaps you can extend some fortune for your Imperial Brother."
"Clean the court?"
Princess Taihua lowered her voice, contemplating for a moment, then knocked her fist on the table, seriously saying, "Empress Wei goes against the heavens, brings calamity to the country, she deserves death!"
Troops in Shu State mobilized, and the next day, Princess Taihua declared to the world, publicly announcing Empress Wei’s crimes, calling all lords to the Capital to clean the court, to execute Empress Wei, restoring Great Tang to a clear sky.
