The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 416 - 406 Empress Walked on the Road

The Shenxiao Sect conference had reached its most critical moment.

As the Sect Master, Fang Yu’s chosen successor, unless too preposterous, was something everyone could accept.

Moreover, if Lin Yu were to become the new Sect Master, no one would resist.

After all, both Lin Yu’s abilities and character were there for all to see, and not just that, she also had a very special trait: the White Tiger phantom that appeared when she was suppressed by the Nine States Cauldron. Clearly, Lin Yu was no ordinary person.

And this White Tiger phantom was not the first time it had appeared at Shenxiao Sect.

It’s coincidental that Shenxiao Sect also revered the Sacred Beast, White Tiger, for its authority over the powers of wind and thunder, while, besides practicing Thunder Law, Purple Cloud Mountain mainly practiced Wind Spiritual Power, which matched perfectly with the White Tiger.

The connection between Shenxiao Sect and the White Tiger didn’t end there; the Gale Sword and Thunderclap Sword, symbols of the White Tiger’s power, had resided within the sect’s territory for countless years.

In short, the nomination of Lin Yu as Sect Master would meet with no opposition from anyone.

However...

"I plan to have Zhao Lingyu inherit the position of Sect Master."

"?????"

There was an instant uproar, including from Zhao Lingyu herself; she hadn’t expected Fang Yu to choose her as the successor to the Sect Master.

Could she become the Sect Master of Shenxiao Sect with such a low cultivation level?

While it’s true that life is full of great ups and downs, rising too high too quickly could mean a much bigger fall!

The Elders were also very perplexed by this decision.

With a most suitable candidate available, why insist on having Zhao Lingyu become the Sect Master?

"Is the Sect Master joking? Lingyu’s cultivation is shallow, and her experience is not extensive. Only in her twenties, how can she shoulder such a heavy responsibility?"

Some things cannot be made up with talent alone; the longer one lives, the more experience one has, and the better one’s judgments can become.

It’s not that they looked down upon Zhao Lingyu—after all, her performance had been noteworthy, and she was fully recognized by the Shenxiao Sect as one of their own—but that didn’t mean she could be the Sect Master.

Fang Yu knew that her decision would seem absurd to many, but she still made it.

In fact, before making this decision, she had already discussed it with Lin Yu. Fang Yu most wanted Lin Yu to take over as Sect Master.

But Lin Yu had refused.

Being a Heaven-Slaying Lone Star, she chose to be an Elder to keep a reasonable distance from others to avoid bringing harm to them.

If she became the Sect Master and took on disciples, the number of unlucky people might increase.

Lin Yu was not sure if such consequences would occur; in any case, it was better to avoid them!

Having bypassed Lin Yu, Fang Yu ultimately made a bold decision.

She fixed her gaze on Zhao Lingyu.

"I know you all have doubts about why I chose Zhao Lingyu as Sect Master. The answer is simple: Zhao Lingyu has gained the recognition of the Nine States Cauldron and has the bearing of an emperor. She may achieve great things in the future. Although currently weak, we don’t need her to fight and kill."

Fang Yu revealed her most important reason for choosing Zhao Lingyu.

"Moreover, Zhao Lingyu is of Imperial bloodline. If she steps forward, she can naturally become the new Empress. A nation cannot be without a ruler, and in the current situation, only by supporting Lingyu can we sweep across the world with legitimate authority."

The audience was taken aback, having not anticipated Fang Yu’s foresightedness. They had underestimated her.

Now that they thought about it, it made sense. The scandals of the Great Zhou Royal Family weren’t widely known, and Shenxiao Sect, privy to some knowledge, didn’t broadcast it everywhere.

Correspondingly, because the situation involved Divine Spirits, Fang Yu and other knowledgeable individuals didn’t dare speak carelessly.

After all, the Royal Family held the moral high ground, and Shenxiao Sect’s support of a royal descendant was somewhat justifiable.

"Thirdly, by appointing the lowly-cultivated Zhao Lingyu as Sect Master and proclaiming her the Heaven-ordained Empress, other sects will take us more seriously upon seeing such an exaggeration, and if it can prevent warfare, that would be a good thing as well!"

Upon saying this, Fang Yu felt somewhat heavy-hearted.

She knew that war was inevitable—a point Yuxuan had made too. If the killing feud wasn’t settled, only more would die.

The tsunami in Haizhou had occurred; if not for Dongfang Hongyue’s presence, countless lives in the region would have been lost.

The southwest border suffered from an upheaval of an Earth Dragon, and their luck wasn’t so good; Sword Sect hadn’t done much.

Overall, calamities were everywhere, which confirmed what Yuxuan had said.

If the killing feud isn’t settled and the clear does not separate from the turbid, everyone will head towards destruction.

To save the majority at the expense of a few was a reluctant choice Fang Yu knew, but it saddened her heart.

In the end...

Spare as many lives as possible, right?

After hearing Fang Yu’s speech, everyone felt as if a light had dawned on them.

Brilliant!

Seeing the timing was right, Lin Yu finally spoke up, "I believe the Sect Master is right, and I also support Zhao Lingyu for Sect Master."

In the past, she rarely spoke at meetings, trying not to get involved in daily management, as it was troublesome.

But this time, she chose to participate proactively.

Once Lin Yu expressed her position, naturally, the other Elders had no more objections.

With all three Enlightened Realm Cultivators on Zhao Lingyu’s side, what more was there to say?

Moreover, Fang Yu had stated so many reasons, which seemed plausible enough, so let’s decide on this happily!

Zhao Lingyu: "????"

Can happiness arrive so unexpectedly?

She never even dared to dream that she could ascend to the position of Sect Master so quickly. In her plans, she should have married Lin Yun first, become Lin Yun’s wife, and once Lin Yun had taken control of the power within the Shenxiao Sect, then she would whisper in his ear, and what belonged to Lin Yun would become hers!

Once she became Empress, she would be second only to Lin Yun. Aside from Lin Yun, she wouldn’t acknowledge anyone else.

Hey, wait a minute, why should I be subordinate to Lin Yun if I become the Empress?

Zhao Lingyu felt that her thoughts were still not bold enough. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

However, reality turned out to be more exaggerated than her imagination—Lin Yun had defected, and she had directly become the Sect Master. Is that even possible?

But after the shock subsided, Zhao Lingyu’s heart surged with boundless pride.

What does it mean to be a true woman of heavenly mandate?

Lin Yun had made way for her!

She felt that her path to becoming Empress had now officially begun.

Thank you, Lin Yun. You just keep struggling out there. Once your senior sister becomes Empress in the future, I’ll grant you the title of a prince!

"Aqiu..."

Lin Yun sneezed heavily. Lately, he often felt a chill in his body and sneezed from time to time. He wondered if it was because of the seasonal change and the temperature variations that he had caught a cold.

But how could a cultivator possibly catch a cold!

"It seems a lot of people have been talking about me recently; I need to be a bit more cautious."

Lin Yun was well aware of who could be talking about him.

Apart from his wives, it could only be his enemies. But whether it’s an enemy or a wife, when they talk about him, they definitely aren’t wishing him well.

"Alas, through the long nights, my only companion is my sword. This isn’t scientific at all!"

Since leaving the Capital City, Lin Yun had been traveling northward, leaving behind the seasons with Fang Yu, Lin Yu, Dongfang Hongyue, and the others. It took him two days to rob a convenient flying chicken at the Mountain and Sea Pass, and since then he had been lingering near the Snow Maiden.

But the timing wasn’t right for a meeting with the Snow Maiden yet.

It wasn’t that he wanted to hurt the Snow Maiden; under the current circumstances, it was best to let the Snow Maiden’s emotions settle a bit more.

This was the first time in a long while that he had been without a beautiful woman by his side.

It even made Lin Yun want to summon the slave girl over for a scolding.

Nothing serious, just a light reprimand—it would make everyone happy.

But Lin Yun restrained himself.

Now, like a stalker, thanks to Xiao Qing’s use of Dragon Concealment, he was lurking in the tent on the grassland, unnoticed by anyone.

He quietly approached the Snow Maiden’s tent, and through a gap, he saw the Snow Maiden sitting alone inside, holding the crystal ball Lin Yun had given her.

When she infused it with spiritual power, she could see a scene of a man and a woman cuddled together on a boat.

In her spare time lately, the Snow Maiden did just that.

Just looking at the crystal ball.

"Princess Snow, Zhang Ling seeks an audience."

Outside the tent, suddenly the voice of Zhang Ling was heard.

The Snow Maiden said in a somewhat low voice, "Come in."

Zhang Ling entered the tent, which the Snow Maiden had arranged very simply—there was nothing but a blanket, upon which the Snow Maiden knelt.

Zhang Ling did not dare to be disrespectful towards the Snow Maiden. After paying his respects, he respectfully said, "Your Highness, I have the latest intelligence from the Central Plains."

Intelligence about the Central Plains arrives on the grassland with a bit of a delay, but they are not fools and know to investigate covertly.

Upon hearing it was related to the Central Plains, the Snow Maiden’s gaze finally showed a trace of fluctuation. She asked, "Is there any news concerning Ah Yun?"

Zhang Ling, seeing her reaction, couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless.

The Divine Child of the Snow Mountain turned out to be a person from the Central Plains. The Snow Maiden did not make it a point to discuss this piece of news with anyone else.

But as soon as she returned to the grassland, she received intelligence purposely sent from the people of the Central Plains.

Many thought that Lin Yun might be planning to enjoy life in the grassland by using the Snow Maiden, and of course, they could not let Lin Yun get his wish. That’s why they sent the message to the grassland.

Little did they know, they were actually providing an assist to Lin Yun.

The Snow Maiden, upon seeing this intelligence, only felt a pang of heartache.

Lin Yun had risked his life and gone undercover on the grassland for his compatriots, only to be betrayed by those very people.

This incident also caused a stir on the grassland, as Lin Yun’s identity as a Divine Child had been affirmed by the Grand Shaman. If he was an undercover agent, then did it mean the Grand Shaman was wrong?

Although this alone could not shake the Grand Shaman’s prestige, people began to doubt.

Was the Grand Shaman really always right?

Let’s be honest, the Grand Shaman really hadn’t expected Lin Yun to be such a wildcard.

The Snow Maiden didn’t care about the intricacies; she was preoccupied with grieving for Lin Yun.

During this time, she thought about Lin Yun every day and reminisced about the moments they had shared.

Lin Yun had never done anything to harm her; on the contrary, he had helped her a lot.

With such thoughts, she remembered the look in Lin Yun’s eyes when they parted.

Each time she thought about it, her heart ached and she felt regret.

If only she had forgiven Lin Yun back then.

"There’s a piece of news that he has been expelled from his sect because of accusations involving collusion with us..."