Chapter 467: Chapter 469: The Sun and Moon Shine Bright, A Woman’s Ambition【2/5 Please Subscribe】

"That’s right. If we can execute this fiend, what’s a little lost dignity or reputation?"

"Exactly! To kill a fiend, we would even give our lives. So what is a small sacrifice like this?"

"Indeed!"

"Please, Palace Master, tell us your method!"

As the Great Elder of the East spoke, the others chimed in, their faces masks of righteous indignation. For the safety of the world and for the sake of the Righteous Path, sacrificing one’s personal reputation was nothing. Even using despicable means was permissible because they were doing it for the Righteous Path.

"Good!" At the head of the hall, a grim smile touched the corners of the Heavenly King’s mouth. Killing intent flashed in his eyes as he revealed his plan. "Wu Tian was discovered by us in Peach Blossom Spring. So as long as we control Peach Blossom Spring, there’s no way he won’t show himself!"

"If Wu Tian does not appear, we will kill one person from Peach Blossom Spring every day!"

"This method is cruel, but for the sake of the world, it must be done."

The Heavenly King’s words earned nods of approval from the disciples of the Eastern Taizhong Palace, killing intent swirling in their eyes. Only by killing Wu Tian and delivering his corpse to the Righteous Alliance would they be forgiven.

Only one person, Dong Bai, sighed, disagreeing with this approach.

"Dong Bai, do you have an issue with what I, your master, have just said?" the Heavenly King asked, noticing his expression.

Dong Bai took a sip of wine and said drunkenly, "We are people of the Righteous Path, righteous Immortal Seekers. How can we commit such a despicable act?"

The Heavenly King disregarded him, feeling that Dong Bai lacked a sense of the greater good.

Dong Bai, no longer interested in arguing, continued to drink as he strode out of the great hall, drunkenly chanting, "The whole world is sullied, I alone am pure; all men are drunk, I alone am sober!"

He must have been driven mad by the drink! That was what everyone in the great hall thought of Dong Bai at that moment.

The Heavenly King also felt deeply disappointed in his eldest disciple.

「At the same time, in the Heavenly Demon Palace」

The great hall, much like the one in the Eastern Taizhong Palace, was steeped in a solemn and oppressive atmosphere. Everyone, from the highest to the lowest rank, had already gathered. After sending Guli Weileng to the Surface World, Yin Fengxue had immediately returned and was now seated on the throne. Beside him, Beiming Fenghua sat upon the Queen’s throne.

The ancestors of Yin Fengxue and Beiming Fenghua had been entrusted by Wu Zetian to find the secret to eternal youth, which led them to the Underground World. Other factions in the Underground World had only one king, but the Heavenly Demon Palace was different. Back then, Li Zhi and Wu Zetian were known as the Dual Saints, and their era was said to be one where the sun and moon shone in the sky together. The Heavenly Demon Palace had carried on this custom, and so the Queen also held the authority to command a response from anyone within its walls.

"My brother was a kind-hearted man. He wouldn’t even dare to kill a chicken. But he... he’s dead."

Amidst the silence, Beiming Fenghua was the first to speak. She looked at Yin Fengxue and demanded forcefully, "I heard you forbade Left Elder from avenging my brother. Why?"

Beiming Fenghua possessed Wu Zetian’s looks and ambition. Her tone was accusatory, not at all how a wife should speak to her husband. Those in the Heavenly Demon Palace who had already been won over by her, such as Left Elder and his supporters, began to speak up one by one.

"Palace Master, we must avenge the Uncle Lord! By killing him, he has shown utter contempt for our Heavenly Demon Palace. How can we let such a person live?"

"Exactly! Wu Tian deserves to die! Not only did he kill the Uncle Lord, but I heard he also killed Lord Zhao Tianxia. Since he’s so reckless with his own life, how could we not grant him his death wish?"

In the great hall, seven-tenths of the people were already followers of Beiming Fenghua. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Facing their words, Yin Fengxue looked troubled. He could finally understand how helpless Li Zhi must have felt back then. This was supposed to be his domain, yet he was not the one in charge. Without his realizing it, his power had been usurped by a mere woman.

Wu Tian and his group were not here, but Lin Fa was. Lin Fa stepped forward and shouted, "Everyone, be quiet! I have something to say!" After all, he was the boss of a subsidiary of the Boundless Corporation. He had unconsciously developed a booming voice.

"This is a meeting for your elders, child. Do not interrupt. Step back at once," Beiming Fenghua commanded coldly upon seeing Lin Fa step up.

"Yes, child, do not meddle in these affairs. Step back."

"Step back obediently!"

Seven-tenths of the people simply parroted whatever Beiming Fenghua said. Of the remaining three-tenths, two-tenths were Yin Fengxue’s men, but their faction was weak, and they dared not speak out. The final tenth were neutral, weathervanes who swayed with the wind, and they were even less likely to say anything.

"Please, listen carefully to what I have to say!" Lin Fa immediately bowed to the crowd. "Wu Tian’s strength is beyond your imagination. Many of you believe you can defeat him, but that’s not the case. I hope you all don’t march to a senseless death."

From his high seat, Yin Fengxue sighed and stood up as well. Wu Tian was Lin Fa’s boss, but he was also Yin Fengxue’s boss. In terms of winning hearts, scheming, and political maneuvering, Yin Fengxue was truly no match for Beiming Fenghua. But he valued honor and loyalty.

"My son is right," he declared, his words shocking everyone. "You don’t understand Wu Tian. Don’t go seeking your own doom! No matter what, you are all people of my Heavenly Demon Palace, and of course, I want you to live well. Now, heed my words: do not make an enemy of Wu Tian. That is a path to certain death."

BOOM!

For Yin Fengxue, the mighty Palace Master and king of the Heavenly Demon Palace, to say such a thing made the expression on every person’s face change dramatically.

Beiming Fenghua, in particular, shot up angrily, her phoenix eyes blazing with rage. "Yin Fengxue, oh, Yin Fengxue, you are spouting complete nonsense! No matter how powerful Wu Tian is, just how powerful can he possibly be?"

With that, Beiming Fenghua fixed her gaze on those who believed in her and shouted, "Everyone, will you follow me, your Queen, or Yin Fengxue, this so-called king?"

What? In the past, though Yin Fengxue and Beiming Fenghua had their conflicts, they were always kept behind the scenes. But now? It was finally out in the open. Beiming Fenghua’s words were undoubtedly forcing everyone to choose: would they follow her, or would they follow Yin Fengxue from this day forward?

"Follow the Queen!" one person shouted, and then a chorus erupted.

"Follow the Queen!"

"The Queen is right."

"How powerful can Wu Tian possibly be? The Queen is correct."

The tenth of the hall that had been neutral was now ready to follow Beiming Fenghua. Even from the two-tenths loyal to Yin Fengxue, a few people stepped forward, declaring their willingness to obey Beiming Fenghua henceforth.

"You..." Yin Fengxue was furious. Am I going to be completely stripped of my power today?

"I’m sorry," Beiming Fenghua said suddenly, an ashamed look on her face.

Yin Fengxue was stunned. What does she mean by that? She just finished seizing my power, seemingly ready to declare open war, and now she’s apologizing?

As Yin Fengxue was lost in his confused thoughts, Beiming Fenghua suddenly attacked him.