After listening to Sister Miao’s words, Tang Manqing and Liu Yue pondered carefully and realized there was indeed some truth to it.
If this fellow truly had the capability to kill all these people and then simply walk away, the Yanluo Immortal Office, Zhou Taihe’s faction, and the Four Great Families and Seven Great Sects would absolutely not let the matter rest. If they managed to find him, that would be one thing, but what if they couldn’t?
Just as Sister Miao had said, many people were now claiming this fellow was a fraud deliberately hired by the Black Buddha Lord to impersonate the Monarch. Without a doubt, the spear of blame would then be pointed squarely at the Black Buddha Lord. And given the profound ties between the Yanluo royal family and the Monarch, they would likely be unable to escape involvement.
One had to remember that among these people were Zhou Taihe’s grandson, the Edict-bearing Feiyu Cloud Lord, and the direct disciples and bloodline heirs of the Four Great Families and Seven Great Sects.
Even thinking with one’s toes, it was obvious how enraged giants like the Yanluo Immortal Office and Zhou Taihe would become if anything happened to these individuals.
Tang Manqing and Liu Yue truly dared not continue that line of thought, nor did they believe this fellow actually possessed the ability to deal with so many experts!
But then again.
Setting aside whether this fellow had the capability or not, even if he didn’t and simply ran away today, that pot of blame would still land on the Black Buddha Lord and the Yanluo royal family!
Thinking of this, Tang Manqing and Liu Yue both realized a serious problem.
That was, if they rescued Gu Qingfeng today, the Yanluo Immortal Office and Zhou Taihe’s faction would not let them off.
And if Gu Qingfeng took action and killed these people, the Yanluo Immortal Office and Zhou Taihe would likewise not spare them.
In other words, unless this fellow died here today, the Yanluo royal family and the Black Buddha Lord would both be implicated.
However.
After all, this fellow had fused with a remnant consciousness of the Monarch, making him nominally the Monarch’s sole heir.
Neither Tang Manqing nor Liu Yue would stand by and allow Gu Qingfeng to die here.
But if they didn’t let him die here, what else could they do?
Heavens!
Tang Manqing and Liu Yue were on the verge of collapse, trapped in a dilemma with no way forward or back, completely at a loss.
At this moment.
The small Qinggui Garden was already packed to the brim, and more people were still rushing in upon hearing the news.
Inside the garden.
Lü Tianze, Zhou Ting, Li Juncai, Qiao Yu, and other Heaven-Blessed Geniuses were all itching for action, each seemingly wanting to trample Gu Qingfeng underfoot to prove their own strength and, more importantly, to use this chance to make their names resound far and wide.
Who was Monarch Chixiao?
There was no one in the world who did not know his name.
Whether the true Monarch Chixiao was dead or not, no one knew for sure.
But even if this was a fake, being able to trample him underfoot would absolutely be a remarkable feat.
This was an opportunity, a rare chance that could not be sought but only encountered. Any Heaven-Blessed Genius who wished to establish their fame did not want to miss this opportunity.
Of course.
Not wanting to miss it was one thing.
Although they were all itching for action, it was merely an itch.
No one dared to rashly make the first move.
After all, according to rumors, this newly emerged Monarch Chixiao could scatter the minds and spirits of hundreds with a single shout, annihilate a hundred experts from the Crimson-Letter Sect’s Mingyu Branch Hall with a flick of his finger—including Heaven-Blessed Geniuses like Lian Hao who were born of fortune, as well as ancient Earth Immortals. Even more terrifyingly, it was said he had even drained the Bloodfiend Dragon-Elephant aura from over a dozen Chixiao Earth Immortals like Tan Tong. All of this made them deeply apprehensive.
“Juncai, do not act recklessly!”
Elder Xu Mu of the Taiji Sect called Li Juncai over and warned, “This matter has nothing to do with our Taiji Sect. Do not interfere.”
“Elder Xu Mu, while this matter may have nothing to do with our Taiji Sect, as a citizen of Yanluo, how can I stand by and let an impostor run rampant in our Yanluo?”
Clearly, Li Juncai also did not want to miss this rare opportunity.
And how could Elder Xu Mu fail to see through his intentions? He advised, “This man is not as simple as he appears on the surface. Do not act impulsively.”
“Elder Xu Mu, you underestimate me, Li Juncai, too much. Of course I know he’s not simple, but that’s all there is to it. How powerful can he really be? Moreover, with so many people here today, even if he were the real one, he would still be doomed!”
Li Juncai was well aware that his own fortune was inferior to Lü Tianze’s over three hundred layers of Great Nature’s Thunderous Might, let alone Zhou Ting’s Minor Mandate. He couldn’t even compare to the Edict-bearing Feiyu Cloud Lord who possessed a Human Dao Edict. However, precisely because there were so many people present, he also wanted to seize this chance to share a portion of the glory and fame.
While Elder Xu Mu was persuading Li Juncai over here, Elder Li Yan of the Nandou Sect was also advising Qiao Yu over there, signaling him not to act rashly. “Zibai, Qiao Yu, this is a once-in-a-thousand-years, perfect opportunity for you two. You absolutely must not miss it, but also do not act impulsively. This man appears mysterious and unpredictable. You must be cautious.”
Xiao Zibai and Qiao Yu both nodded, indicating they understood.
But Li Yan still wasn’t entirely at ease and continued, “However, there’s no need to worry too much either. With us elders backing you up, plus so many experts from the Four Great Families, Seven Great Sects, and the Yanluo Immortal Office all here, he won’t be able to stir up any big waves.”
Lü Tianze of the Yanluo Immortal Office seemed unable to restrain himself any longer, wanting to be the first to rush over and trample Gu Qingfeng underfoot. But just as he was about to move, two voices came through.
One belonged to Guiyuan Earth-Immortal Qi Mu, the Violet Cloud Immortal Official of the Yanluo Immortal Office; the other was the Edict-bearing Feiyu Cloud Lord.
“Tianze, this man is not as simple as he appears. Do not be the first to strike.”
As soon as the Feiyu Cloud Lord’s words fell, Violet Cloud Immortal Official Qi Mu added, “Feiyu is right. This man is mysterious, bizarre, profound, and unfathomable. He appears utterly calm and fearless, which surely means he has some reliance. Tianze, you must not act impulsively.”
Although Lü Tianze was inwardly very unwilling, he dared not disobey Violet Cloud Immortal Official Qi Mu and the Feiyu Cloud Lord. He glanced at Zhou Ting beside him, seemingly worried that Zhou Ting might steal this spotlight. However, when he saw that Zhou Ting showed no signs of making a move, he felt somewhat relieved.
Zhou Ting indeed showed no signs of moving.
But that didn’t mean he didn’t want to.
On the contrary.
He also very much wanted to be the first to seize this spotlight.
However.
After the incident at the Mountain-River Branch Hall, his grandfather, the Black Heart Lord, had very seriously warned him not to pursue the matter. Now, seeing Gu Qingfeng’s utterly fearless demeanor, it made him feel somewhat apprehensive deep down.
Nevertheless.
He would absolutely not miss this opportunity.
He wanted to avenge the people of the Mingyu Branch Hall, prove his Minor Mandate, make the name Zhou Ting resound far and wide, and most importantly, he had always wanted to trample Monarch Chixiao underfoot and tell the whole world that the so-called Monarch Chixiao was nothing special—even if it was just a fake Monarch Chixiao.
Therefore, he was waiting.
Waiting for the people from the Crimson-Letter Sect’s Juexin Branch Hall.
“It’s been some years since a fake Monarch has appeared in the world. To think another one has popped up recently in the Yanluo territory. It really is endless.”
Hearing the voice, Zhou Ting’s heart stirred, and his face lit up with delight, for he recognized it. It was the voice of Shi Lingkai, a Chixiao man serving as the Deputy Hall Master of the Juexin Branch Hall, an Earth Immortal at the Chaoyuan stage.