The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 451 - 441

Humans tend to get arrogant when they succeed, and the demons are no different.

The more suppressed it has been, the more flamboyant the hand that finally acts, the bolder it becomes.

However...

Although the Demon Clan Leader was fierce in speech, in reality, she was quite steady and did not rashly make a move; she was still watching the drama unfold.

She did want to know what exactly the relationship was between the Ascension Conference and the Heavenly Demon Instrument.

At the Yuqing Platform, Yuxuan saw that the crowd was abuzz with discussion, all from the rank and file. Those who were decisive, however, remained silent.

Yuxuan called out by name, "Sect Master Zhao, what do you think?"

The scene was very much like a teacher calling on someone to answer a question.

And the person Yuxuan picked was not chosen randomly—by selecting Zhao Lingyu, she could represent Shenxiao Sect’s stance. Even if Zhao Lingyu made a wrong statement, Fang Yu was there to back her up.

Being called out by such a big shot as Yuxuan to express her opinion, Zhao Lingyu was also somewhat nervous.

Seeing this, Fang Yu let go of the Cloud Rain Sword she was caressing and took Zhao Lingyu’s hand instead.

"Don’t feel burdened, just say what’s on your mind."

Hearing Fang Yu’s encouragement, Zhao Lingyu’s heart was filled with emotion.

Although her master wasn’t as dignified in private as she appeared to be and was rather sassy behind the scenes, she was still a good master!

Zhao Lingyu nodded emotionally, giving Fang Yu a firm look.

Even if you’re secretly involved with men and it’s thrilling, you are still a respectable master.

If Fang Yu could understand the look in Zhao Lingyu’s eyes, she might have expelled her from the sect right there and then.

Isn’t this akin to social death?

Lin Yun, you can’t run either; let’s die together!

Zhao Lingyu took a step forward before standing up. Now, there were not ten thousand cultivators on the Yuqing Platform, but there were thousands. Nearly all the bigwigs of the Human Race had arrived. To speak her own opinion in front of so many leaders for the first time, Zhao Lingyu was both nervous and excited.

She did not show her fear, arranged her thoughts, and calmly said, "I think the Taoist priest is right. We are facing new challenges. Maintaining the old status quo will neither help us fight against the Demon Tribe and the Grassland, nor will it be enough to combat the Demon Race. If we want to unite as one, there is only one way, and that is to achieve unification!"

Fang Yu: "..."

I told you to speak your mind, but not to be so reckless!

Once Zhao Lingyu had spoken, a shock went through the assembly.

"Some young girl sure has a big mouth!"

"Unification? On what grounds? You don’t think Shenxiao Sect has become invincible, do you?"

"This new Sect Master of Shenxiao Sect doesn’t seem reliable!"

"..."

The murmuring in the crowd was all mockery aimed at Zhao Lingyu.

These people were just minions; what they said didn’t matter. Those who could influence this world’s structure were only a few major sects and the Three Teachings of the Demonic Path.

However, Zhao Lingyu had just stated her point of view and it had already attracted so much criticism; she did not look too pleased.

At that moment, Fang Yu spoke up.

"The words of our Sect Master are Shenxiao Sect’s stance. Those who disagree, feel free to stand up and we can discuss it face to face."

As soon as Fang Yu spoke, those who were discussing in low tones immediately shut up.

To "discuss it face to face" meant to fight Fang Yu. Who would dare to speak up again? Even Yue Ningshuang was now feeling a bit intimidated, not daring to jump out and criticize Zhao Lingyu anymore.

She was not confident in a real fight against Fang Yu.

Yuxuan paid no mind to this little interlude; once things quieted down a bit, he looked at Zhao Lingyu amiably and said, "Please elaborate on how to achieve unification."

With her master backing her up, Zhao Lingyu had even more confidence.

She stood tall and proud, "We should govern the people with ’kingly way’ and our enemies with ’hegemony.’"

"What is ’kingly way’? What is ’hegemony’?"

Yuxuan was an old expert at setting up the situation—he understood the principles and knew precisely when to provide assistance.

"Those who follow me prosper; those who oppose me perish."

Zhao Lingyu answered both questions with a single statement.

Fans become subjects, dissenters face death.

"Shenxiao Sect sure has quite the official authority!"

Dongfang Hongyue, who was already displeased with Fang Yu, now associated that annoyance with Zhao Lingyu, taking this opportunity to vent her resentment—the animosity was at its peak.

There, the show began.

The two largest powerhouses at the moment were the Three Demon Sect and Shenxiao Sect.

With Dongfang Hongyue speaking up, she expressed the position of the Demon Sect.

When these two titans clashed, what a thrill!

"Does Comrade Dongfang have any objections?"

Fang Yu also felt quite annoyed looking at Dongfang Hongyue.

Lin Yun and Dongfang Hongyue had a complicated relationship; she couldn’t see clearly, but she wasn’t foolish—she could always sense something.

Rivals meeting was especially infuriating; even without proof, a woman’s intuition was enough for her to view Dongfang Hongyue as an adversary.

"It’s not so much an objection. Your new Sect Master made a lot of sense—govern the people with ’kingly way,’ control the enemies with ’hegemony,’ ’those who follow me prosper, those who oppose me perish.’ I was just wondering, does Shenxiao Sect really have the capability?"

Provocation, this was an unmistakable provocation.

Fang Yu touched the Cloud Rain Sword, her eyes brimming with a fighting spirit.

"Whether I have the ability or not, we’ll know after the fight. I’ve long heard that Sect Master Dongfang has never been defeated in a magical duel, today I shall witness your skill for myself!"

This was going to be a real-life PK (player kill) now, the onlooking crowd was all excited, cheering yay, then quickly dispersed, leaving the battlefield clear.

It’s most interesting when women fight.

Both parties were like drawn bows, poised to strike. Yuxuan did not intervene, but casually tossed out an array flag, saying, "Let’s not cause harm to our good relations. Let’s agree to stop upon contact, whoever steps out of the formation range will be considered the loser, how about that?"

Both nodded in agreement, then entered the formation on their own.

The formation that Yuxuan casually threw out covered an area of about a hundred zhang in length and width, which wasn’t large for two Enlightened Realm cultivators, but still ample for them to unleash their skills.

It was fortunate that the Yuqing Platform was rather spacious and the crowd had conscientiously made way; otherwise, it would have been impossible to make room for such a large area.

When both entered the formation, Dongfang Hongyue opened with, "I’ve heard that ever since you lost the way of the sword to Liu Ji, you’ve sworn not to use a sword until you surpass him. What now, are you challenging the Sword Venerable?"

Dongfang Hongyue had a knack for manipulating people’s emotions, and of course, she knew quite a bit about Fang Yu.

Fang Yu used to practice swordsmanship too, but it wasn’t that she was particularly proficient with the sword; she was skilled in both spells and the Sword Dao.

After Liu Ji defected, Fang Yu lost a sword duel against him and then vowed to never use a sword again.

This was the only time Fang Yu had ever lost to Liu Ji.

Thereafter, Fang Yu switched from swords to whips, which better integrated her Wind Thunder spells, and her strength actually improved significantly, causing Liu Ji to flee in panic every time.

Many believed that Liu Ji was going easy on Fang Yu, reasoning that if he could win once, he could win many times, and his subsequent avoidance of battle must have had other reasons.

Thus, rumors spread in the Cultivation World that Liu Ji held romantic feelings for Fang Yu.

How widespread were these gossips?

Even Jiang Chenyu, who could be considered a close friend to Fang Yu, began to suspect whether there was truth to their relationship.

Only Liu Ji knew that he truly couldn’t win...

In their sword fight, Fang Yu had only used sword techniques, indeed inferior to his.

But she was extremely proficient in spellcasting, and the Power of Thunder prevented him from getting close; all he could do was take hits. What could he do?

Because of such rumors, despite Fang Yu beating Liu Ji countless times, no one truly believed she was capable of defeating him, after all, she had never killed him, had she?

Now that Dongfang Hongyue had brought up the past, she successfully infuriated Fang Yu.

"I just felt that I couldn’t best Liu Ji with the sword, but I’m more than enough to handle you. Although this sword is newly forged, its might is significant. You should be careful, Sect Master Dongfang."

"Bring it on!"

With their emotions agitated to the right pitch before the fight, the two no longer wasted words. Dongfang Hongyue solidified fire into a sword, unexpectedly matching Fang Yu in the Sword Dao.

Everyone knew Dongfang Hongyue excelled in spellcasting, and no one had seen her wield a sword; by using her weakest skill against Fang Yu, she managed not to cause much harm but delivered great insult.

As Dongfang Hongyue’s golden-red flames appeared, Fang Yu fused her spiritual power with the Cloud Rain Sword, drawing out the Fire Spirit Power contained within.

As the two fire-infused swords clashed, Dongfang Hongyue’s Fire Sword collapsed upon contact.

That left Dongfang Hongyue dumbfounded.

Well, that’s something. This unassuming sword is so powerful?

Considering the sword might have been a gift from Lin Yun, the fire that had just been extinguished within Dongfang Hongyue flared up once more.

True rage engulfed her.

She was close to being driven mad by Lin Yun, as he always seemed to find some woman to challenge her, and the most irritating part was that she might not even be able to win the fight.

In the past, the Flower Fairy had beaten her avatar, Snow Maiden nearly captured her with Fulong, and now Fang Yu was here...

The more Dongfang Hongyue thought about it, the more wronged she felt, and the fire around her grew increasingly intense.

While Lin Yun was playing Go with Zhen Li, he suddenly felt a chill down his spine and absentmindedly let Zhen Li win a game.

"I finally won a game!"

Ever since she learned to play Go, Lin Yun had not let her win a single game, crushing her to the point of doubting her own life; now she finally won a game while Lin Yun was distracted, Zhen Li jumped up happily and then thudded against the cave ceiling.

The cave was already rather large, allowing people to stand, but a jump naturally led to a bumped head.

Zhen Li howled in pain, tears welling up in her eyes. She quickly covered her head, barely avoiding a fall, and Lin Yun instinctively steadied her, which only made Zhen Li blush even more.

In her embarrassment, her heart felt quite sweet.

A man and a woman alone in a cave, in such an amorous moment, Zhen Li’s heartbeat accelerated.

She inhaled the scent of Lin Yun’s body, feeling it was a hug, rounded up.

"Are you alright?"

Zhen Li intended to say she was fine, but hearing Lin Yun’s concerned voice, she pitifully whimpered, "It hurts."

A girl’s coquettish charm is a natural talent.

Her tearful appearance was truly pitiable.

Lin Yun had no choice but to call for Xiao Qing.

But this time, Xiao Qing ignored him, diving into the Spirit Liquid Sea when Lin Yun’s divine sense approached, only her tail sticking out.

This...

Was Xiao Qing refusing to offer healing?

Ah, could she be jealous too?

Lin Yun was full of question marks, but with Xiao Qing not cooperating, he could only resort to his own methods...