Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar-Chapter 556 - 417: Daybreak!_3
AHHH—
Suddenly, Marquis Qing Yun felt his eyes go blind and let out a strange cry.
A mouthful of precious lifeblood spewed from Marquis Qing Yun's mouth. In an instant, his full head of black hair turned white, and his aura grew withered and feeble.
Northern Guard King sighed, "Alas, the path of Luck Tao is most susceptible to backlash. Why did you have to do that?"
Luoyin Marquis nodded and said, "Indeed. This Hong Yuan is at best a temporary wave-maker, far from matching Bo Qing!"
After a while, Marquis Qing Yun recalled the scene he had observed and nodded vehemently, affirming Luoyin Marquis's words.
Hong Yuan, indeed, was no match for "Bo Qing"!
「...」
Against the wind, I humbly comply; with the wind, I strike with heavy blows.
No matter the time, fighting with the wind at your back is always the most exhilarating.
Because it represents military exploits, glory, and profit!
"Phoenix Creek Army Group, take the lead as the vanguard."
"Mystical Sound Army, follow closely behind, ready to support at any time."
"..."
One command after another was issued by Hong Yuan.
The Sect Elders watched as Hong Yuan showed blatant favoritism towards the Phoenix Creek Army Group and Ye Zhuyin of the Mythical Sound Pavilion. Their emotions were complex, and they felt a sense of helplessness.
But when they remembered Hong Yuan's supremely terrifying strength, they could only agree profusely.
"The Alliance Hierarch is wise!"
"Truly worthy of being the Alliance Hierarch!"
"If Heaven had not created me, Bee Taoist, the Eastern Wilderness would be like an everlasting night."
"..."
The Sect Elders, acting as the think tank, began to flatter Hong Yuan one after another, not minding their age or status in the least.
Hong Yuan's mouth twitched slightly, and he shook his head with a light chuckle, but he did not stop the Elders' praises.
All this is but fleeting clouds. Empty fame... I cast it aside like old shoes in my youth and don't take it to heart. But now that I've become the Right Way Leader, I will play this role to the best of my ability. Han Jiuming, Ye Gufan, Xuan Guangqiao, Bo Qing... these are all just different identities I assume. Whichever identity is useful, I use it; I never limit myself.
In the military camp's grand tent, the atmosphere was festive, filled with laughter and joy.
All kinds of flattering and somewhat sycophantic compliments freely escaped the lips of the Sect Elders.
Especially the Elders from the Wu Earth Sect and Four Seas Sect, which had been annihilated. They were profoundly grateful to Hong Yuan, and some were so overcome with emotion that they wept openly.
On the upper left side, Elder Lan from the Phoenix Creek Sect viewed this scene with immense pride in his heart!
Our Sect's Kylin, Hong Yuan, has the makings of a Great Saint! Elder Lan squinted, looking reverently at Hong Yuan's silhouette. This is what it means to be the foremost among mortals!
「...」
The sky was a clear azure, as pure as a mirror.
The sun blazed fiery red, and white clouds drifted above, scattering the recent gloom.
A day and a night had passed since the last great battle.
The Sect Alliance blew the trumpet for a comprehensive counteroffensive against the Daxuan Dynasty. They not only expelled the Daxuan Dynasty from Mythical Sound Pavilion's territory in Yinzhou but also made steady progress in reconquering the Wu Earth Sect's domain, advancing with victorious songs.
Indeed, it was a scene of springtime for all things, brimming with vitality.
This positive and uplifting atmosphere permeated through the Sect Alliance and even spread to the rear main camp.
In the rear main camp, within an ancient and elegant military tent.
Sect Elders and Martial Arts Heavenly Talents gathered around Hong Yuan to begin a preliminary tally of military achievements.
Hong Yuan, Lin Bu Jing, Qiu Wuxi, Ye Zhuyin, Long Zhandu...
"For this battle, the greatest merit should go to Alliance Hierarch Hong Yuan."
Hearing his name mentioned by the gray-haired Elder from the Dragon Flame Sect below, Hong Yuan nodded slightly.
"The second in merit goes to Army Chief Lin Bu Jing."
"..."
Leaning back in his seat, Hong Yuan looked down at the excited Martial Arts Heavenly Talents. Seeing Lin Bu Jing and Qiu Wuxi cheer each other on, the corners of Hong Yuan's mouth subtly curled upward in a very delicate way.
After a long while, the evaluation of military achievements finally ended, and everyone exchanged them for quite a few treasures.
A gentle breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, but it couldn't extinguish everyone's burning enthusiasm.
Just as they were preparing to bid Hong Yuan farewell and race to the frontlines, Hong Yuan spoke up. The crowd fell silent, turning to watch him.
Hong Yuan said with a calm countenance, "In this battle, Lin Bu Jing and Qiu Wuxi performed particularly well. I am very appreciative of these two."
Upon hearing this, Lin Bu Jing immediately sensed the hint of a conspiracy, and a shadow couldn't help but pass through his eyes.
"Lin Bu Jing, Qiu Wuxi, come over here," Hong Yuan said with a smile, gesturing to them.
Lin Bu Jing and Qiu Wuxi exchanged a look, both feeling somewhat heavy-hearted.
He's being so polite to us subordinates; I bet Hong Yuan's up to no good...
As they approached, Hong Yuan continued, "One mind is weak, but many are strong. As they say, two heads are better than one. I've decided to promote Lin Bu Jing and Qiu Wuxi to Vice Alliance Hierarchs, to be my left and right hands!"
BOOM!
At that moment, in the military command tent, all eyes focused on Lin Bu Jing and Qiu Wuxi.
These looks were filled with shock, anxiety, mockery, coldness, and schadenfreude.
Those who were here to assess their military achievements were no ordinary Martial Artists.
Everyone understood that Hong Yuan was promoting them openly while demoting them in reality, using this to strip them of their authority as Army Chiefs and then install his own people!
Hong Yuan was employing an overt and legitimate maneuver, making it difficult for Lin Bu Jing and Qiu Wuxi to refuse.
After all, when facing West Dream Tiger, one had performed too inadequately, and the other too outstandingly.
Of course, what was most important was that Hong Yuan had demonstrated his value in this war and completely won the trust of the Martial Saint Supreme Elders!
"I…" Lin Bu Jing's throat moved slightly, extremely reluctant to be stripped of his power by Hong Yuan.
Qiu Wuxi quickly took Lin Bu Jing's hand, interrupting his words, "Thank you, Alliance Hierarch."
Under everyone's gaze, Lin Bu Jing nodded in reluctant agreement and thanked Hong Yuan for his recognition.
"Good, I am satisfied with your performance. In that case, the now vacant position of Phoenix Creek Army Master will be filled by Long Zhandu. As for the vacant Mystical Sound Army Master position, it will be filled by Ye Zhuyin."
"Thank you, Sir!"
"Thank you, Alliance Hierarch!"
Overjoyed, Long Zhandu, in his excessive excitement, displayed the behavior of a petty man.
Long Zhandu flaunted the tiger tally symbolizing his role as the Phoenix Creek Army Master right in front of Lin Bu Jing, making Lin Bu Jing's teeth itch with hatred.
Ye Zhuyin's eyes flickered, her gaze at Hong Yuan filled with ripples, as if her whole heart was filled with his image.
Yet, no one knew whether she was serious or just putting on an act.
As for Hong Yuan, he didn't care whether Ye Zhuyin was faking it or not; it was merely a casual move on his part.
「At dusk.」
The setting sun's afterglow shone on the lonely silhouettes of Lin Bu Jing and Qiu Wuxi as they departed.
Is power important?
It is very important, but for Cultivators like Lin Bu Jing and Qiu Wuxi, it is not all that matters.
What is essential are resources, cultivation, and the path to becoming a saint!
The title of Vice Alliance Hierarch was enough to drive Lin Bu Jing. It compelled him to act against his will, making him unable to resist being maneuvered by Hong Yuan.
Because Hong Yuan had a firm grip on his weakness!!!
Alliance Hierarch? Vice Alliance Hierarch? As the saying goes, an official one rank your senior can crush you to death. Since you all desire to accumulate such great momentum to make your path of cultivation smoother, then you will carry out your duties diligently for me...
Hong Yuan's eyes gleamed ominously.
As the evening deepened, darkness spread, obscuring Hong Yuan's face from outsiders.
