Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price

Chapter 719: Chapter 379: To Slaughter All Enemies, or Bear the World in Mind?

The next day.

Celestial Tao Fighting Arena.

Noon.

"Now announcing the list of the final twelve competitors: Su Hongling, Qiu Kai, Wang Lei, Liu Xian’Er, Ye Xiyue, Ruo Mei, He Zhiqiu, Lan Yin, He Su, Xu Caihe, Wu Yiren, Cheng Qingyu."

After five rounds of competition, the final twelve strong contenders have been determined.

Next, these twelve will compete in the last two rounds to determine the top three, who will earn the qualification to ascend to the Immortal Flying Pavilion.

"Zhenyang Sect actually has eight people; they’re the big winners!"

"With Su Hongling around, those eight from Zhenyang Sect don’t stand a chance!"

"Isn’t that Cheng Qingyu also a disciple of Zhenyang Sect? How is she considered a Loose Cultivator?"

"She represents the Cheng Family from Qinghe City."

"I didn’t expect Su Xin, Wei Wan, and Jiang Yin, these Fairies, to lose."

"Didn’t Ming Chou also lose to the rookie Xu Caihe? Truly unexpected!"

"Zhenyang Sect is shining so brightly, yet their Sect Leader isn’t here."

The spectators were abuzz with discussion, while Si Minglan, Su Xin, Wei Wan, Lin Qingchou, and Jiang Yin, who were "eliminated" early, quietly left the Celestial Tao Fighting Arena.

According to Qiu Zhihe’s instructions from last night, they intentionally got eliminated early to take advantage of the ongoing Immortal Ascension Ceremony to infiltrate near the Western Emperor Palace.

Before leaving the Celestial Tao Fighting Arena, Su Xin glanced back at the high platform where Tantai Mingyue’s place was still vacant.

Last night she waited in Tantai Mingyue’s room but couldn’t wait for her mother to return.

This morning, Su Xin went to Leng Jing, learning that Tantai Mingyue was missing, and Leng Jing immediately dispatched people to look for her.

However, there have been no updates until now.

Just now, Leng Jing passed on a message to her:

"Junior Su, I detected your master’s last wave of Spiritual Power last night in Mingyu Lane; we’re heading there immediately. You focus on the competition."

Su Xin’s expression turned slightly dim as she quickly followed the other women towards the Western Emperor Palace.

Cheers occasionally came from behind, among which were the voices of Zhenyang Sect disciples.

They rejoiced for having eight people from Zhenyang Sect enter the final top twenty, feeling invigorated by proving the sect’s strength once more.

However, Su Xin had a faint feeling that all this might soon become ephemeral.

With a melancholic heart, Su Xin followed the group to the secluded northern side of the Western Emperor Palace.

Dozens of people appeared ahead, among them a young girl named Liu Xiaotang, who quickly stepped forward and saluted when she saw the group:

"Greetings to all Fairies; I am Liu Xiaotang of the Cyan Lotus Sect."

She then turned and pointed to two people behind her: "These are the elders of the Cyan Lotus Sect, Xue Wen and Xue Wu."

Xue Wu politely bowed to the women: "Greetings, Fairies. I’ve admired you all for a long time, and seeing you today fulfills a lifelong wish!"

Xue Wen, burly and robust, snorted coldly: "Who’d have thought I’d collaborate with the hypocritical Righteous Path in this lifetime."

Qiu Zhihe informed us yesterday about teaming up with the Cyan Lotus Sect today, but at this moment, Su Xin was still somewhat dazed.

Beside her, Jiang Yin maintained her graceful Fairy facade, yet now her face displayed an unbelievable expression.

Si Minglan had already reverted to her original appearance, her expression icy, eyes full of killing intent.

Wei Wan and the Celestial Phoenix Maiden were much calmer, with Wei Wan saying, "Elders, how shall we proceed next?"

At this point, a secret door opened, and a commander of the Imperial Army stepped out. Xue Wu took out a token, and the commander also produced a matching token. After confirming each other’s identities, the commander then said to everyone:

"Immortal Masters, please follow me. We’ll infiltrate the Imperial Palace first. After the Immortal Ascension Ceremony concludes and the Emperor and Empress return to the palace, the Second Prince will shut down the palace’s Guardian Array, and then we’ll act."

Si Minglan suddenly spoke: "Chen Ting, do you still recognize me?"

The Imperial Army commander named Chen Ting looked at Si Minglan and was taken aback: "Are you... General Si Yuanwu’s daughter?"

Si Minglan coldly nodded: "I can’t believe someone still remembers me."

Chen Ting bowed to her: "Back then, I was just an ordinary soldier, thanks to the General’s promotion that I could reach this position today. When they accused the General of treason, I refused to believe it. Sadly, the loyal, heroic Si family was harmed by that Demon Queen!"

"Now that Miss Si has returned, it’s divine justice demanding that the Demon Queen pays for her blood debts!"

Si Minglan coldly replied: "Not only Lin Yuan, but Wu Zheng also knew my father was loyal to the nation yet ignored his grievance. The lives of over a hundred Si Family members can’t just be compensated by one Lin Yuan!"

Chen Ting was silent for a moment, then sighed: "I dare to speak, believing Miss Si and all Immortal Masters have seen the Western Imperial City’s prosperity and stability, and every city and town within the West Imperial Dynasty is the same. If the Emperor and Empress die suddenly, chaos will ensue across the West Imperial Dynasty, countless commoners will become homeless."

"I dare to plead with Miss Si to consider the welfare of the people, only to remove the Demon Queen and spare the Emperor, to ensure peace for the country and tranquility for the people!"

For a moment, everyone turned to Si Minglan.

"Hmph."

Si Minglan snorted coldly: "When the entire Si Mansion was slaughtered that year, did any so-called righteous commoner stand up for the Si Family? I’m alive just for revenge; other people, other matters, have nothing to do with me!"

"Miss Si..."

Chen Ting opened his mouth but was left speechless.

Xue Wen chuckled: "Si Minglan, right? Well said, repay kindness with kindness, revenge for grievances, why think so much?"

"Third Senior Sister."

A young, gentle voice came from behind, and Si Minglan turned to see Fang Xue in her white robes standing behind her.

"Xiaoxue, why did you come?"

Si Minglan was pleasantly surprised yet a bit worried.

Fang Xue wasn’t supposed to be part of today’s assault on the Western Emperor Palace; Qiu Zhihe arranged for her to stay at Chang’an Palace to support the others.

So Fang Xue, like Su Xin and the others, intentionally got eliminated early and left the Celestial Tao Fighting Arena.

But unexpectedly, she defied Qiu Zhihe’s orders and quietly came to the Western Emperor Palace.

Holding Si Minglan’s hand, Fang Xue blushed slightly, but her gaze remained determined:

"Third Senior Sister, I agreed last night to accompany you."

Liu Xiaotang widened her eyes: "Senior Sister, Master ordered you to stay at Chang’an Palace, and if Master finds out you disobeyed, you’ll surely be punished."

Fang Xue smiled: "It’s okay, Master actually knows I’ll come to find Third Senior Sister."

This was when Chen Ting said: "Everyone, please follow me inside first."

Under Chen Ting’s guidance, everyone entered through the secret door and soon infiltrated the Western Emperor Palace.

Fang Xue gently held Si Minglan’s hand, who looked back in surprise, only to meet Fang Xue’s clear and deep gaze:

"Third Senior Sister, no matter what you do, I will support you."

"Xiaoxue..."

Si Minglan was taken aback, then sneered:

"What if I slaughter the entire Western Emperor Palace, causing worldwide chaos, becoming a Great Demon everyone wants to kill?"

Fang Xue looked deeply, her smile pure: "Then I will protect you from harm."