214: Elder Bilian

The crowd saw a woman in a long blue dress slowly approaching. Her features were clear and beautiful, her face exquisite and stunning, her skin like congealed fat, white as ice and snow, as if a Heavenly Immortal had descended to the mortal realm.

The Elders of Luoheng Sword Sect, upon seeing Saintess Qinglian, all looked at her lecherously, revealing greedy expressions.

Even a few Elders of the Heavenly Dao Sect showed lewd glances, but their gazes were fleeting and went unnoticed.

"Qinglian, we are discussing important Sect matters. Why have you trespassed? Hurry back to Cultivate!" Tian Chenzi scolded.

"Greetings, Sect Master, greetings, Revered Master!" Saintess Qinglian walked into the main hall and bowed slightly.

"Sect Master, aren't your words a bit much? My disciple is the Saintess of the Heavenly Dao Sect, why can't she participate in Sect discussions?" an old woman said faintly.

"Qinglian, come here to your Revered Master! I'd like to see who dares to make you leave today!" Elder Jade Lotus beckoned to Saintess Qinglian, speaking domineeringly.

Upon hearing this, Saintess Qinglian moved her lotus-like steps lightly, quickly approaching Elder Jade Lotus, and bowed slightly, saying, "Yes! Revered Master!"

"Mm! Stand behind me!"

"Thank you, Revered Master!"

"Saintess Qinglian"

"Grand Elder, we are discussing the matter of a marriage alliance. It seems inappropriate for Saintess Qinglian to be present, doesn't it? You spoil Saintess Qinglian so much, look at how she's become now; she doesn't even know to bow to seniors like Dao Brother Luohengzi!" Tian Chenzi said angrily.

"Hehehe, Sect Master, don't forget, Saintess Qinglian's status is equivalent to an Elder. Why should she bow to others? You want to fawn over others, but do you expect us to be like you too?" Elder Jade Lotus mocked with a laugh.

"Jade Lotus, as the Grand Elder, mind your attitude! Is this how you speak to this Sect Master?" Tian Chenzi roared.

"Hmph! You still have the nerve to call yourself Sect Master! Revered Master entrusted the Heavenly Dao Sect to you, look at what you've done to the Heavenly Dao Sect now! You even want to use my disciple for a marriage alliance to protect the Sect from disaster; you're truly getting worse with age!" Elder Jade Lotus said disdainfully.

"Jade Lotus, you're courting death! You dare to openly scold this Sect Master? Are you trying to rebel?"

"Hmph! If you insist on marrying my disciple to this little brat from Luoheng Sword Sect, then I'll rebel! What can you do about it!" Elder Jade Lotus snorted coldly.

"Sect Master, Senior Sister, please don't get angry, please don't get angry! Let's discuss things calmly; we must not hurt our harmony!" The Second Elder stepped out to mediate.

"Hmph!" Tian Chenzi flicked his robes and snorted coldly.

He forcibly suppressed the killing intent in his heart, secretly thinking about how to deal with this Old Guy, Jade Lotus.

Ever since his Revered Master failed to Breakthrough to the Mahayana Realm and was severely injured, entrusting the Heavenly Dao Sect to him and also to his Junior Sister Jade Lotus, their philosophies had always been at odds, leading to constant arguments.

The unfortunate thing was that his Junior Sister had high prestige within the Sect, and a considerable number of Elders supported her. If he were to forcibly remove her, it would undoubtedly cause turmoil in the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Now, the Demonic Path Sect was eyeing them covetously, and even the Luoheng Sword Sect, which had always been at the bottom in terms of strength, recently had an Old Ancestor who had Breakthrough to the Body Integration Peak Stage.

Only their Heavenly Dao Sect had not only failed to improve its Sect strength, but had also recently lost dozens of Elders to the Demonic Path Sect's schemes, greatly reducing their Heavenly Dao Sect's strength.

The overall strength of the Luoheng Sword Sect now surpassed theirs. Although his Revered Master was also at the Body Integration Peak Stage, he was severely injured, with only a tenth of his combat power remaining, and was no match for those Old Guy.

He had originally intended to join forces with the Luoheng Sword Sect to deal with the Demonic Path Sect, but who would have thought that the Luoheng Sword Sect, which had always been subservient to them, would actually kick them while they were down at this time? Not only did they demand a marriage alliance with Saintess Qinglian, but they also wanted to annex the Heavenly Dao Sect's properties, leaving him in a difficult position.

He did not dare to offend the Luoheng Sword Sect now; if they were to turn their weapons and attack with the Demonic Path Sect, their Heavenly Dao Sect would instantly be annihilated.

"Qinglian, let's go. Don't worry, as long as this Old Guy is here, no one can force you to marry anyone!" Elder Jade Lotus said coldly.

As her voice fell, she took Saintess Qinglian's slender hand and left the main hall.

Luohengzi, who was sitting next to Tian Chenzi, saw this scene and revealed a meaningful, cunning smile.

"Dao Brother Wu Hen, you've seen a joke, but don't worry, this Sect Master will definitely make them comply with the marriage alliance for Saintess Qinglian. As for the matter of the cities, I will give you a satisfactory answer later."

"However, after the marriage alliance, please ask your Old Ancestor to take action with us to annihilate the Demonic Path Sect!" Tian Chenzi said with a cupped-fist salute and a smile.

"Hahaha! Easy to say, easy to say! Evil cults like the Demonic Path Sect should be eradicated by everyone. This Sect Master will definitely use the full power of the entire Sect to destroy them!" Luo Wuhen laughed loudly.

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Saintess Qinglian followed Elder Jade Lotus back to her palace. Elder Jade Lotus looked at the few maids in the palace and waved her hand, saying, "All of you, leave!"

"Yes!" The maids bowed respectfully and quickly retreated.

"Revered Master, you've fallen out with the Sect Master today. Will the Sect Master deal with you?" Saintess Qinglian asked worriedly.

"Hmph! That Old Guy, how dare he! This Old Guy is not to be trifled with either. I am at the Body Integration Late Stage just like him. He has a Sacred Artifact, and so do I. Neither of us can take advantage of the other. Moreover, half of the Elders in the Sect support me. A single move affects the whole body. Tian Chenzi wouldn't dare to lay a hand on me!"

"That's good then, Revered Master. My parents are no longer here. You are the closest person to me now. If anything were to happen to you, I wouldn't know what to do!"

"Qinglian, your mother was my best friend. Now that she's gone, of course I have to take good care of you!"

"You are the Nine Yin Holy Body. Early on, the Divine Calculator divined your fate, and your fated one is a person with the Nine Yang Saint Body. The Nine Yang Saint Body and your Nine Yin Holy Body complement each other, making you the best match. If you can Dual Cultivation together, your Cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds."

Upon hearing this, Saintess Qinglian's pretty face blushed. She hugged Jade Lotus's arm and said coquettishly, "Revered Master, I don't need a man. I just want to be with you forever."

"Besides, even if I met someone with the Nine Yang Saint Body, I wouldn't know. It's impossible for him to appear."

Jade Lotus rubbed Qinglian's small head and said dotingly, "Alright, alright, whatever you like. This Old Guy won't force you. Anyway, you're still young and so beautiful; you won't have trouble finding a husband."

"Revered Master, if you say that again, I'll ignore you!" Saintess Qinglian huffed charmingly.

"Hehehe, my girl has finally grown up. Now she even knows how to be shy!" Elder Jade Lotus chuckled charmingly.

"Revered Master, you're still talking!" Saintess Qinglian stomped her small foot and huffed charmingly.

"Alright, alright, I won't talk about it anymore."

Then, she frowned and looked at Saintess Qinglian, saying worriedly, "Qinglian, that Old Guy Tian Chenzi seems determined to marry you to Luo Wudao of the Luoheng Sword Sect. I think it's best for you to go into hiding for a while. Come back after the storm passes, to prevent that Old Guy from resorting to desperate measures."

"However, I heard that there's a High Grade nine-petal snow lotus seed being auctioned at the Tianxia Auction House today. You should first go to the auction, bid for this lotus seed, then leave the Heavenly Dao Sect and go to the Great Qin Dynasty to avoid trouble. There aren't many strong cultivators there; the highest Cultivation is only at the Returning Void Realm, so you should be safe there."

"This lotus seed is water-attribute and complements your Qinglian Sword Art. Perhaps it can help you Breakthrough to the Returning Void Realm. Here are 5 million High Grade spirit crystals; take them."

Upon hearing this, Saintess Qinglian's eyes reddened slightly, and she said tremblingly, "Revered Master, I... I can't bear to leave you!"

"Silly girl, this isn't a permanent farewell, why are you sad?" Elder Jade Lotus said with a smile.

Saintess Qinglian wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and bowed slightly, saying, "Revered Master, take care. I will definitely find the Youth-Preserving Pill and make you become that peerless Bilian Fairy again!"