"And this time," he said, "is our Taiyin Deity Clan’s only chance. If we bet right, we will return to our former glory, and perhaps even surpass it!"
"If we lose the bet, then we’ll put everything on the line and fight these people! This way, at least when we are on our deathbeds and think back, we won’t feel any regrets, because... we have fought and tried our best. If fate goes against us, we will accept it."
Speaking up to this point, Zhong Anan lifted her gaze to look at everyone and said word by word, "Elders, do you think I’m right?"
Zhong Anan’s words silenced the entire room; all the elders fell quiet, clearly contemplating her words.
Only Xuán Hún remained indifferent, "Bet? Ha, so after all this talk, you are making a bet! But..."
Before she could finish, a faint sigh suddenly came from behind the mountain.
"Anan is right, our current situation... indeed leaves us with nothing but this one gamble!"
As the voice sounded, a woman who appeared somewhat haggard yet exceedingly beautiful materialized among them.
All the elders in the Tribunal Hall were startled, then stood up one after another, excitedly stating, "Clan Leader!"
Zhong Anan couldn’t help but be taken aback for a moment, then knelt down with utmost respect, "Greetings to you, Master!"
Indeed!
The one who had arrived was the long-isolated leader of the Taiyin Deity Clan, Mu Guqing.
She nodded slightly, "Rise, all of you."
Everyone stood up, their faces full of excited joy.
Only Xuan Hun’s complexion turned extremely ugly.
But Mu Guqing paid her no heed, simply nodding at Zhong Anan, "I have heard everything you just said, and it was good."
Zhong Anan glanced at Mu Guqing, particularly noticing the haggardness on her face, and couldn’t help a flash of worry in her eyes before lowering her head to reply, "Thank you, Master!"
Only then did Mu Guqing turn her gaze toward Xuan Hun, her expression growing colder, "Elder Xuan, I remember making it very clear when I went into seclusion that all matters would be left to Anan’s discretion and you were to fully support her, so what did you do?"
On hearing these words, Xuan Hun fell to her knees with a tremble, "Clan Leader, I..."
Mu Guqing waved her hand, cutting her off coldly, "Enough! I know you bear resentment because I did not entrust you with great power, which only shows you still harbor malice in your heart. Go into seclusion in the back mountains for three years! Leave Tribunal Hall matters for now."
At this, Xuan Hun was left standing in stunned silence.
Mu Guqing slightly raised her eyebrows, "Did you hear what I said?"
"Yes... yes," Xuan Hun said, her face pale, her head hanging low.
"Leave," Mu Guqing said with a flick of her sleeve.
Xuan Hun left, dejected and with her head down.
"You all... may also take your leave," Mu Guqing commanded in a deep tone.
The many elders bowed in unison, then departed the Tribunal Hall.
When only the two of them, teacher and disciple, were left in the room, Mu Guqing suddenly coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood, her complexion turning pale instantly.
"Master!" Zhong Anan exclaimed, her figure appearing by Mu Guqing’s side in an instant.
Mu Guqing managed a bitter smile and waved her hand, "Don’t touch me! I’ve deviated during my cultivation and succumbed to demonic possession."
"Oh? What do you think of him?" Mu Guqing asked softly.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny