The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1685 - 1681: Stubborn Denial

Chapter 1685: Chapter 1681: Stubborn Denial

Meanwhile, in a secret chamber within the Qingqiu Royal City.

"What did you say? Elder Su Chuan was slain this quickly?" A female cultivator in a black robe, with striking features, heavily struck her silver staff against the ground, speaking with a hint of surprise.

"Reporting to the Great Elder, among the enemy forces, there is a late-stage True Immortal cultivator with exceptional methods. Working together with others, they managed to slay Elder Su Chuan," a Fox Clan elder cautiously replied.

The black-robed woman was none other than Qingqiu’s Great Elder, Chief Strategist You Su.

"Enough, dead is dead, it was all part of the plan anyway. By the way, are you absolutely certain there are no Taiyi-level cultivators hiding among the enemy?" Chief Strategist You Su pondered for a moment before asking again.

"None, there’s not the slightest reaction on the Dharma Plate. Of the current enemy forces, the highest cultivation level identified is that late-stage True Immortal cultivator," the Fox Clan elder held up the Dharma Plate and replied.

"What are these people plotting? They actually sent only a bunch of juniors to attack our Qingqiu Kingdom?" An Eagle Hook Nose Elder in the hall spoke up.

"Elder Su Xiao, isn’t it obvious? The various sects either treat us as a sharpening stone to train their next generation of cultivators, or they’re deliberately testing the waters. Once these precious juniors suffer casualties, those old-timers will intervene. However, this time, they might not get the chance..." Chief Strategist You Su shook her head with a smirk.

"Things have escalated to this extent, why would they still bother with all these convoluted schemes?" Su Xiao seemed perplexed.

"Hmph! The Immortal and Human Clans are the most hypocritical of all, constantly proclaiming themselves as the righteous path of the Three Realms, pretending to be fair and just in everything they do, when in reality they’re even more duplicitous than the Demon Clan. Since they wish to play this game of deceit before force, we won’t hesitate to make them pay a painful price." Chief Strategist You Su sneered.

"A feast delivered to the doorstep, there’s no reason not to enjoy it." Su Xiao also revealed a cold, grim smile.

In the great hall, seven or eight Fox Clan elders joined in with the laughter.

However, what was odd was that despite it being the Qingqiu Fox Clan’s council, the Qingqiu King was nowhere to be seen.

...

In Chaoyang Valley, the allied forces of various sects were repeatedly harassed by the Qingqiu Fox Clan. However, the attacks were far weaker than before, causing only minor casualties as the army pressed forward, arriving at the imposing royal city deep within the valley.

Outside the city were makeshift tents originally set up for those migrating back to the city, but they now stood empty. Scattered boxes and belongings littered the area, as if a recent calamity had struck.

With Qingqiu City clearly in sight, the allied forces were euphoric. A string of victories along the way had inflated their confidence, making them believe they could easily shatter this fox clan stronghold that had stood for more than a thousand years.

"Qingqiu King, why do you not show yourself?" Lu Huaming roared, his voice as loud as a bell, echoing through the valley.

On the city walls, a significant number of Fox Clan cultivators stood, each glaring with hatred at the invading enemy. Several Fox Clan elders stood in the center, their faces clouded with gloom.

"Elder Hei Li, where has the King gone? Why has she been absent these past few days?" An elderly woman with silver hair, leaning on a purple wooden walking stick, asked softly with a face full of concern.

Beside her, a short-bearded black-robed man with handsome features furrowed his brows silently, his gaze fixed on the allied forces, particularly Tianji City’s group.

"Alas, who would have thought that Qingqiu Kingdom, with its thousand-year legacy, would fall to such a state..." the elderly woman sighed.

"What kind of state?" A cold voice suddenly sounded.

Turning around, they saw a towering Eagle Hook Nose Elder striding toward them, his face devoid of concern, instead brimming with an intense killing intent.

"Elder Su Xiao..."

The group immediately composed themselves and saluted as he approached.

"The King isn’t here, and you can’t even defend your own homeland?" Su Xiao stepped into the center of the group, scoffing coldly.

"With Elder Su Xiao’s arrival, naturally there is no cause for worry." The elder with the highest cultivation among them, at the late-stage True Immortal level, was still overshadowed by Su Xiao’s early-stage Taiyi cultivation.

"Do not forget, this is Qingqiu Kingdom, our territory. How can we allow them to run rampant?" Su Xiao cast a cold gaze around, reprimanding them.

"Is Qingqiu Kingdom without leadership?" Lu Huaming shouted again.

"You insolent brat, barking at the gates. Why don’t you send the elders of your sect instead?" Su Xiao sneered and retorted.

His voice, seemingly unremarkable, carried waves of deadly power akin to a demonic melody, surging forth.

Wherever it reached, disciples from the various sects clutched their heads in agony, their faces contorted in pain.

Shen Luo coldly snorted as a surge of soul power radiated outward, clashing soundlessly against the fatal melody and neutralizing it rapidly.

Su Xiao, realizing his divine soul attack had been countered, appeared startled. Upon identifying Shen Luo as the one who intervened, a flicker of surprise crossed his face—this young man’s soul power was on par with his own.

Little did he know, Shen Luo had barely exerted himself, holding back his full strength.

"The Qingqiu Fox Clan wreaked havoc in Chang’an, harmed innocents, and implicated various sects. The evidence is irrefutable. I, as a junior, have come to Qingqiu seeking justice and truth. Why should it require the intervention of my sect’s elders? Does justice depend on seniority as well?" Lu Huaming sneered and declared loudly.

"You keep claiming to have ironclad evidence—where is it?" Su Xiao mocked.

"The shadow of the Heavenly Fox was witnessed by the core disciples of every sect on the day of the incident." Lu Huaming replied.

"The shadow of the Heavenly Fox... Ha! A mere shadow can prove it originated from the Qingqiu lineage? Why not assert it came from the Jade Fox lineage of Jilei Mountain? Such flimsy evidence—how laughable!" Su Xiao burst into laughter.

"If the Heavenly Fox’s shadow isn’t sufficient evidence, what about this?" Lu Huaming retorted with a cold smile.

With a wave of his hand, a crystal orb the size of a fist appeared in his palm. It shimmered briefly before projecting a vast image into the air.

The image depicted the chaos caused by the Fox Clan during their second assault on Chang’an after the Grand Assembly, with Qingqiu Fox Clan members clearly visible in the footage.

"The Grand Assembly’s incident was sudden, leaving the Astronomical Bureau no time to record imagery. What explanation do you have for the subsequent attack? Can you still claim it wasn’t the Qingqiu Fox Clan’s doing?" Lu Huaming questioned loudly.

"Enough talking! Just charge in and deal with them," someone in the allied forces shouted.

"Attack the city! Wipe out the Fox Clan!" Another voice echoed.

Voices of fury surged like waves, threatening to engulf the Qingqiu stronghold.

"Daoist friends, calm yourselves. We are here not to exact revenge or slaughter but to seek justice—to bring the truly malevolent to justice." Lu Huaming spoke up to contain the situation.

His words had a slight calming effect, but the clamor persisted, with calls for blood still breaking through the noise.

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