349: Verbal sparring

This brief decision ended with Shen Jinhuan assuming the position of Great Palace Master of Zhi Shui Palace.

Inside the main hall.

Shen Jinhuan, in a red dress, sat in the Great Palace Master's seat of Zhi Shui Palace.

Behind her were Still Water in a blue dress and Flowing Water in a white dress.

Further back was Su Rao in a purple dress.

Su Rao stood, her head spinning.

This decision was too hasty, wasn't it?

Huanhuan's title of Saintess could be directly revoked, and Zhi Shui Palace instantly changed its Great Palace Master.

Shen Jinhuan leaned lazily back in her chair.

She looked at the Grand Elder, whose Face was ashen.

She asked, "Grand Elder, do you have any other questions? If they are about palace rules, don't bring them up. Every Library Pavilion has relevant books. Grand Elder can take one back to read."

"You, you, you..."

The Grand Elder's hands and arms trembled.

Insolent child.

Even with such an argument, Shen Jinhuan's sharp edge remained undiminished.

It was all because of Still Water and Flowing Water, spoiling Shen Jinhuan so much. How could she be disciplined in the future!

Shen Jinhuan knew when to stop.

"Alright, my business is concluded. Now, let's discuss the previous matter. My idea is simple: while the Grand Marshal is in seclusion, we should seize the opportunity to reclaim lost territory and plunder resources for development.

When the Grand Marshal emerges from seclusion, even if he reaches Nascent Soul Perfection, we will still have the strength to resist."

"I disagree!"

The Grand Elder and Shen Jinhuan were at loggerheads.

"Although what you said makes sense, the risks involved are too great. Now, neither Yaoguang Immortal Palace nor Yingtong Merchant Guild can afford another loss. Another loss, and there won't even be a chance to rise again in the future."

"Then, Grand Elder, you would just offer your neck for slaughter?"

Shen Jinhuan frowned.

"Hehe, does not attacking mean waiting for death? Who said that!" The Grand Elder said in a low voice, "There is no such thing as relocating the Immortal Palace to another Realm and developing slowly.

Then, when we have the strength, we can return for revenge?"

As soon as these words were spoken.

The Great Palace Master of Yaoguang Immortal Palace looked sharply at the Grand Elder.

She still didn't speak, but silently observed the Grand Elder.

Shen Jinhuan sneered, "Relocate? To Cang Ling Domain? We could indeed dominate there, but resources are scarce. Xuanhuang Domain couldn't even advance, going to Cang Ling Domain might mean never returning!

Or go to the neighboring Yousen Domain?

With a large force like Yaoguang Immortal Palace moving there, have you asked the forces there?

Even if they accept, do you dare to go? Aren't you afraid they'll trap you like a turtle in a jar?

Are you trying to throw away all the foundation of the Immortal Palace!"

The Grand Elder roared, "Shen Jinhuan, don't be an alarmist! With our strength, we can open up new territory anywhere. It's better than holding on to death now.

Don't think I don't know.

You are so eager for war, aren't you just trying to avenge Jiang Ning!

Are you going to sacrifice the entire sect for your personal vengeance?!"

"Say that again?!"

Shen Jinhuan immediately stood up.

Her entire body's Spiritual Qi erupted with a roar.

Dark red Spiritual Qi enveloped her, making her look like a demoness.

The other Great Palace Masters felt Shen Jinhuan's Spiritual Qi.

They were stunned.

What strong Aptitude! How long has it been since she advanced to Mid Golden Core Stage! Her Spiritual Qi feels so profound, almost like Late Stage Golden Core!

The Grand Elder also stood up.

The pressure of Early Stage Nascent Soul swept towards Shen Jinhuan.

Still Water and Flowing Water were furious.

"Old hag, how dare you!"

The two erupted with full power!

For a moment, the main hall was in chaos, with swords drawn.

"Enough."

The Great Palace Master sighed.

She waved her hand, first dispersing the Grand Elder's aura and pressing her back into her seat.

Then she said, "Discussions should be conducted properly, without resorting to force, which affects harmony. Grand Elder, Jiang Ning killing Marshal Xuan Hu also benefits Yaoguang Immortal Palace. The Grand Marshal initiating war was essentially to seek a Breakthrough.

Do not speak such words again."

"As you command."

The Grand Elder dispersed her Spiritual Qi and said faintly.

Great Palace Master, this is clearly taking sides!

Still Water and Flowing Water also realized this and knew when to stop.

Shen Jinhuan sat down again.

"If the Grand Elder is thinking of relocating, then don't even mention it, it's foolish!"

The others also nodded.

How can one allow another to snore beside their bed?

Everyone understood this principle.

The Grand Elder's method was indeed inappropriate.

After a few breaths.

The Grand Elder said again, "Actually, there's another way, and that is... to ask for help. There are Late Nascent Soul Stage experts in Yousen Domain. If they can assist us.

Even if the Grand Marshal reaches the Realm of Nascent Soul Perfection, with so many Late Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, he wouldn't dare to act too recklessly.

After all, in our Xuanhuang Domain, there have been many instances of lower-Realm Cultivators teaming up to defeat higher-Realm Cultivators."

Flowing Water said coldly, "Just now, the Grand Elder was talking about Jiang Ning, saying that the chaos in Xuanhuang Domain was due to Jiang Ning, and now you're bringing him up again?

Your Face changes a bit too quickly, doesn't it?"

The Grand Elder seemed not to have heard the sarcasm in her words.

She still said righteously, "Are these two the same thing? They are completely different things!"

Everyone ignored this small interlude.

The Great Palace Master of Ting Yu Palace asked, "Yousen Domain? Yousen Domain and us have always had friction. How can they help us at this time?

Even if they could, they are ambitious. Grand Elder, aren't you afraid that after bringing them into Xuanhuang Domain, we won't be able to send them away?!"

The Great Palace Master of Guanxue Palace nodded.

"Not only that, even if this plan truly works, how do we contact them? What's the price? They would probably demand an exorbitant price, wouldn't they?"

"The concerns of the two Great Palace Masters are not unfounded." The Grand Elder first acknowledged this, then said, "But now we are at a critical juncture of survival.

All risks are worth taking.

As for contacting them, I have long had a friendship with an Elder from the Heavenly Worm Valley in Yousen Domain. When I spoke with him, I subtly probed, and that Elder also subtly told me.

Several major forces in Yousen Domain have always coveted our Tianshan Cold Pool in Xuanhuang Domain.

If we could lend them the Tianshan Cold Pool for fifty years, they might be willing to help."

Shen Jinhuan raised an eyebrow.

She didn't speak.

At this moment, the Great Palace Master sat up straight.

She frowned.

She snorted coldly.

"Grand Elder, how dare you! You dared to privately contact Cultivators from Yousen Domain, and even I, the Great Palace Master of Yaoguang Immortal Palace, was unaware of this.

Not to mention, you even thought of using the Tianshan Cold Pool.

Grand Elder, do you perhaps think that the Elder Council can truly cover the sky with one hand and speak for me?"

The Great Palace Master stared intently at the Grand Elder.

Normally, she didn't bother with such trivial matters.

But when it came to the bottom line.

She wouldn't yield an inch!

The pressure swept towards the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder was so pressured that she wanted to prostrate herself on the table, but out of Face, she could only tremble and struggle to hold on.

She squeezed out words through gritted teeth.

"Great Palace Master, this old woman has not betrayed any interests of Yaoguang Immortal Palace or Xuanhuang Domain. I dare to swear a Heart Demon oath. Moreover, even if a promise is made, the agreement can be completely torn up.

This old woman's Lifespan is nearing its end. I can swear a Heart Demon oath with the Cultivators of Yousen Domain. When I return, this old woman will die and my Dao will vanish, which would be a worthy death."