Chapter 52 - 51 The Wind Rises and the Clouds Gather

52: Chapter 51 The Wind Rises and the Clouds Gather 52 -51 The Wind Rises and the Clouds Gather Speaking of the Lie Tian Heavenly Country. When Wang Shiqi’s subordinates brought Wang Shiqi back to the Lie Tian Heavenly Country and reported the matter, it immediately caused a huge sensation! “Does the Emperor Immortal Sect really not know whether they’re alive or dead?!” Some princes of the Upper Country were furious, even wanting to raise an army to crusade against the Emperor Immortal Sect. “The Emperor Immortal Sect is looking for trouble on its own, and now they even want to drag our Lie Tian Heavenly Country into this mess. This cannot be left as is!” “Why not dispatch our people first to give a heads-up to the Luotian Sacred Land?” suggested the higher-ups of the Lie Tian Academy. “No matter what, we can’t let the Emperor Immortal Sect bring disaster upon our Lie Tian Heavenly Country!” After a heated debate, Your Majesty of the Lie Tian Heavenly Country sent envoys to the Luotian Sacred Land and even publicly declared that from now on, the Lie Tian Heavenly Country will exist independently and will not be governed by the Emperor Immortal Sect! When this news spread, the surrounding powers didn’t react too much, as it was to be expected. The Emperor Immortal Sect’s strength was already not on par with the Lie Tian Heavenly Country, but the two had coexisted all this time due to their relationship. However, as the Emperor Immortal Sect continued to decline, the two were in cahoots only in appearance. To put it accurately, the Lie Tian Heavenly Country looked down on the Emperor Immortal Sect. Other powers reigned over an Upper Country, which could be seen as the backbone of that region. Yet the Emperor Immortal Sect, with strength that was even inferior to the Lie Tian Heavenly Country, how could it be respected? Therefore, when the news from the Lie Tian Heavenly Country was released, it didn’t cause much of a stir. However, when the news reached the Emperor Immortal Sect, it infuriated the members, who denounced the Lie Tian Heavenly Country for ingratitude and treachery. But for most, there was only silence and a deep sense of powerlessness. Even their own Upper Country looked down on the Emperor Immortal Sect. How sad that was! Jiang Jing and the others trembled with rage upon hearing this, yet they were helpless to do anything about it. Upon learning the news, Ye Xuan smiled indifferently and said nonchalantly, “Don’t worry, in the future the Lie Tian Heavenly Country will beg to be governed by my Emperor Immortal Sect once more.” “Pay it no mind, prepare the execution!” Ye Xuan issued the order to Lu Chengde, Qiu Wenhan, and others, then led the group straight to the Mountain Gate. There, the Execution Platforms were already set up! … “The Emperor Immortal Sect really intends to carry out the execution at the third quarter of the noontide!” “Yes, I heard that the Lie Tian Heavenly Country sent one of the four great Generals, the Fiery General Wang Shiqi, to persuade them, only to be forcefully thrown out by the Emperor Immortal Sect’s people. They also said if the Lie Tian Heavenly Country had any objections, they were welcome to come and stop the execution.” “When did the Emperor Immortal Sect become so defiant? Could it be that they are on the rise?” “It could be because their Holy Daughter, Zhou Youwei, awoke the Dual Divine Body and they intend to make a stand!” The news about the execution shocked all neighboring forces. Some Sect Hierarchs couldn’t help but show up secretly, quietly observing the scene. Before the Mountain Gate of the Emperor Immortal Sect, rows of Execution Platforms were set up, clearly newly constructed. At this moment, on the platforms, three hundred True Disciples from the Luotian Sacred Land were kneeling, with Elders Huang and Mo at the very front. Three days ago, Elders Huang and Mo led three hundred True Disciples to the Emperor Immortal Sect, intending to destroy it. Sёarch* The NôvelFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the blink of an eye, they had become prisoners at the foot of the platform. However, even though they knelt on the ground, they were still soaring in spirit, not showing the slightest fear – instead, they kept shouting and cursing. “Just the Emperor Immortal Sect, even with a million guts, you wouldn’t dare touch us.” “If you dare make a move, the great army of the Luotian Sacred Land will surely descend upon your city walls, level your Emperor Immortal Sect to the ground, and slaughter all your disciples!” “We will obliterate your sect completely from history!” The two shouted with great vigor, not at all resembling prisoners at the foot of the platform. That made the three hundred True Disciples behind them stand tall with spirits high; each one stood with chests out and heads high, filled with defiance, seemingly fearless of life and death. This caused the forces secretly observing to nod in approval. “Indeed, the people from the Luotian Sacred Land, not one of them is a weakling.” “Facing life and death, they can still maintain their composure and their defiant spirit; indeed, that deserves admiration.” “I wonder if the Emperor Immortal Sect really dares to behead them?” Many people began to murmur to themselves in secret. Behind the execution platform stood a tall hall. Above the hall, all four Elders of the Emperor Immortal Sect were present, and so was the Supreme Elder, Guo Yuancheng. The Holy Daughter, Zhou Youwei, and the Chief True Disciple, Ye Xuan, were also in attendance. The execution platform was presided over by the protectors, Hall Masters, and True Disciples of the Emperor Immortal Sect. The situation made it clear that an execution was undoubtedly going to take place. “It’s almost noon, I wonder if the people from Luotian Sacred Land will come…” someone whispered secretly. As if in response to this remark, moments later, ancient warships of colossal size rolled across the sky dome, approaching with a threatening momentum. There were exactly four enormous ancient warships, each one as imposing as the previous, bringing a terrifying pressure with them. “People from Luotian Sacred Land have arrived!” Upon witnessing this scene, everyone was shocked, but they soon sighed and said, “It looks like the Emperor Immortal Sect won’t be able to carry out the execution.” Meanwhile, Elders Huang and Mo, kneeling on the execution platform, were overjoyed and laughed out loud: “Hahaha, people of the Emperor Immortal Sect, do you see this? The people from my Luotian Sacred Land have come. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll release us immediately, otherwise you’ll soon regret it!” The three hundred True Disciples from Luotian Sacred Land who were behind them were also stirred with excitement. They were going to be saved! Atop the great hall, Jiang Jing and the others showed a slight change in expression. Ye Xuan, appearing completely composed, sat leisurely in a chair beside him, his eyes slightly closed, paying no heed to the situation. Zhou Youwei sat next to Ye Xuan and felt somewhat reassured seeing that Ye Xuan did not seem to care. Soon, the four ancient warships from Luotian Sacred Land halted in the skies outside the mountain gate of the Emperor Immortal Sect. At the bow of the four ancient warships, figures loomed. On the bow of the second ship from the left, there was a beautiful woman, just over thirty, mesmerizing and attractive. Her broad Daoist robe could not conceal her sensual figure, but at this moment, her eyes were filled with cold indifference. She was the wife of Luotian Sacred Land’s Saint Master and an Elder of Luotian Sacred Land—Chai Runting. Apart from Chai Runting, other Elders were also standing firm on the remaining three ancient warships! All four Elders had arrived! “Release them,” Chai Runting demanded from the bow of her ship, looking down upon the Emperor Immortal Sect, beginning to speak slowly. Her voice was cold, carrying a hint of killing intent. Just four words instantly ratcheted up tensions between the two sides, setting them on edge. “So it is Elder Chai from Luotian Sacred Land. Please forgive me for not welcoming you from afar,” Guo Yuancheng hurriedly clasped his hands together in greeting, with a forced smile on his face. “There seems to be a misunderstanding between our sects, perhaps it would be better for us to sit down and talk?” The sudden interjection by Guo Yuancheng made Jiang Jing and the others look somewhat displeased. Why keep up this pretense when things have reached this stage? Wasn’t this just embarrassing the Emperor Immortal Sect? “Get lost.” Chai Runting ignored Guo Yuancheng’s attempt to ingratiate himself, spitting out just one word. The smile on Guo Yuancheng’s face immediately stiffened, turning awkward. Those Sect Hierarchs who were secretly watching the scene chuckled to themselves at this spectacle. The Supreme Elder of the Emperor Immortal Sect indeed had no temper… In terms of imposing stance, the Emperor Immortal Sect had already been put at a disadvantage. “Let me say it again, release them,” Chai Runting said once more, her tone leaving no room for doubt or rebuttal. This was a complete disregard for the Emperor Immortal Sect! “Have you brought the three Spirit Stone Mines and two Medicine Fields?” At this moment, Ye Xuan slowly opened his eyes and said in a calm and unhurried manner. “Your sect killed our Saint Heir first, and we have merely come to seek revenge. You still have the nerve to ask for something?” retorted an Elder from another ancient warship coldly. “So, you’re saying you’ve brought nothing, is that it?” Ye Xuan said with an indifferent smile, taking his time to continue, “Well, that makes it simple then. At the time of the third quarter of noon, all of you will get to witness how the Emperor Immortal Sect carries out an execution.” “You dare!” The Elder from Luotian Sacred Land immediately shouted in outrage. “Why shouldn’t I dare, when Luotian Sacred Land is the one who broke the agreement?” Ye Xuan said calmly. “Ye Xuan, do not speak nonsense!” Guo Yuancheng sharply scolded, then immediately turned to Chai Runting, plastering another smile on his face. “Friends from Luotian Sacred Land, I’m sure we can discuss this matter.” “Discuss? Release our brothers Mo and Huang first, then we can have a proper discussion,” an Elder from Luotian Sacred Land snorted coldly.