Chapter 643 - 643 18
643: Chapter 18 643: Chapter 18 Everyone is waiting for the attitude of Ren Shou Palace.
Last night, Ren Shou Palace finally revealed its true attitude.
This is an immense, immense tolerance——
The verdict read by the special envoy, word by word, seemed like a punishment, but in reality, it was lenient.
A “failure to govern properly” glossed over the collusion case between Xie Zhisu and the Li Kingdom.
Another “meritorious service to atone for crimes” conveniently sent the Jiangning cavalry to the South Border.
“The Xie family is quite lucky.”
Having seen all this, Xie Xuanyi remained mostly unfazed, “I expected this.
The luck accumulated by the Xie family over the years would not be cut off so easily.”
Behind Prince Jiangning stands Great True Master Chong Kan.
It’s impossible to overthrow Xie Zhisu based on this diplomatic mission alone.
“No matter what…
the Jiangning matter can now be considered closed.”
Zhao Tongtian nodded and said, “Ren Shou Palace hopes that Xie Zhisu can atone for his crimes in the demon-cleansing battle.
This war…
almost has no suspense.”
On the surface.
This expedition to the South Border is a routine mission to cleanse the evil spirits.
But those who know the inside story are well aware that this demon-cleansing is an exception made by Great Chu for the “Three Great Sects”.
This time, the demon-cleansing targets only one entity——
The Paperman Sect!
Under the ten years of suppression by the Paperman Sect, the Three Great Sects were forced to bow to the Great Chu Imperial City…
The White Ghost and Mo Taoist, these powerful Evil Cultivators, willingly worked for the Great Chu Royal Family, just hoping that the great cultivators of the holy lands would take action and crush the Paperman Sect.
This indeed is a rare opportunity.
Defeating the Paperman Sect and incorporating the tough “chicken rib land” of the South Border into Great Chu’s territory.
“Has Great Chu already decided on the candidates for this demon-cleansing?”
Xie Xuanyi suddenly asked.
“That’s precisely why I left Golden Turtle Peak to come here.”
Zhao Tongtian paused for a moment and then said slowly, “A divine decree from the Imperial City came.
Ren Shou Palace appointed Wu Zhexian to head south and instructed all the holy lands to send their young disciples to the South Border…
This journey south is both for demon-cleansing and for training.”
In the past, the Southern Border’s demon-cleansing wouldn’t involve Yang Gods.
In fact, the evil cultivators of the South Border knew very well that it’s not because the two dynasties lacked the ability, but rather that there was no need.
These supreme Mountain Peak Yang Gods, since their own interests weren’t touched, turned a blind eye over the years.
They could never allow the Southern Border’s evil cultivators to thrive and eventually produce a force capable of challenging the dynasties.
Hence, the custom of regular “demon-cleansing” every few years.
In previous years of demon-cleansing, the Three Great Sects would pretend to resist, cooperate silently, then symbolically dispatch disciples for the holy lands to slaughter.
Each great family and holy land needed a whetstone to cultivate new blood.
Thus, the evil cultivators of the Three Great Sects had to become this whetstone, sacrificing their younger generation for the long-term development of their sects.
“This demon-cleansing will probably be different.”
Xie Xuanyi recalled the parting words of Lu Yuzhen from the Great Yue Kingdom.
[“For this Southern Border demon-cleansing, no matter what, don’t get involved…
Lu will go on a killing spree!”]
“Indeed, it will be different.”
Zhao Tongtian said gravely, “Many people think that this ‘Southern Border demon-cleansing’ is a clear-cut merit.
But I don’t believe so.
This expedition to the South Border may look glorious on the surface, but in reality, it is fraught with dangers.
Lu Yuzhen is a mysterious figure, rarely showing his methods to the world…
Even with Yang Gods overseeing, this battle won’t be easy.”
“Has the candidate from Da Sui Sword Palace been decided?”
Xie Xuanyi asked directly.
“According to the decree, each holy land can draw up their list of candidates.”
Zhao Tongtian paused before saying, “But, an unexpected turn occurred at Da Sui Sword Palace…
Ren Shou Palace specifically named you to participate in this battle.”
“I knew it.”
Xie Xuanyi couldn’t help but chuckle lightly.
Since Ren Shou Palace decided to forgive Xie Zhisu, they wouldn’t forget to arrange for themselves.
“If you don’t want to go, you don’t have to.”
Zhao Tongtian took a deep breath and said solemnly, “The ‘North Sea incident’ from ten years ago, I won’t let it happen a second time…
Although your brother is in closed-door cultivation, Da Sui Sword Palace is not something other holy lands can take advantage of.
From now on, I’ll bear the pressure from the Imperial City.
You just focus on your cultivation at the back mountain of Golden Turtle Peak.”
“How could that be?”
Xie Xuanyi raised his hands and lazily placed them behind his head, “Didn’t Lord Law Enforcement say…
‘hiding in the back mountain of Golden Turtle Peak is unworthy’?”
Zhao Tongtian was stunned for a moment, somewhat helpless.
He did say this not long ago.
But things were different back then.
“Don’t worry.”
Xie Xuanyi smiled, “Even if there were no arrangements from Ren Shou Palace, I would still go to the South Border.
I want to see what secrets lie hidden in the Paperman Sect’s mountain gate.”
Xie Xuanyi had a vague premonition in his heart.
The so-called Sword Palace calamity.
Ten to one, it’s related to Lu Yuzhen.
“Of course.”
Xie Xuanyi’s eyes glinted, his tone carrying both a chill and a smile, “Aside from the Paperman Sect, I’m more concerned about the Yin Mountain.”
The grudges from ten years ago, Xie Xuanyi had never forgotten.
Since his second life’s resurgence, he had been cultivating desperately, just to avenge the White Ghost’s pursuit from back then!
Now…
Xie Xuanyi had successfully ascended to a Yin God!
This also meant that the grudges from the North Sea incident ten years ago…
could finally start to be settled.
Xie Xuanyi chuckled to himself, “Since this mission is called ‘demon-cleansing,’ then it stands to reason that I should take down a few Southern Border evil cultivators.”
Zhao Tongtian sighed.
He knew that with Xie Xuanyi’s temperament, he would eventually seek revenge on Yin Mountain.