Chapter 1311 - 371: Three Conditions
Chapter 1311 - 371: Three Conditions
What is meant to come still came.
Ye Lingyue listened to everyone’s unanimous impeachment, secretly mocking in her heart.
Since she had come here, she was determined to face thousands of accusations with disdain, let alone the few present here.
She slowly stood up, and strolled up to Luo Qian.
"So the city lords are questioning this point. Before answering your doubts, I’d like to confirm one thing. May I ask, Wuling City Lord, you are the eldest and the most experienced Old City Lord here. I want to ask, are the three conditions that City Lord Luo just mentioned true?"
Ye Lingyue’s eyes burned as she gazed at the Wuling City Lord, only because she knew, among those present, only the Wuling City Lord was qualified to speak on her behalf.
The Wuling City Lord originally intended to remain neutral regarding Ye Lingyue.
But being questioned by Ye Lingyue like this, he unconsciously looked at Ye Lingyue, then at Di Shen behind her.
Never mind respecting the monk but respecting the Buddha — just based on Di Shen’s cultivation alone, his future achievements would not be limited to Newbie City.
His attachment to Ye Lingyue was so unwavering that even Guangzi, a naturally charming being, couldn’t sway him. Not to mention anything else, just for Di Shen’s sake, he had to help Ye Lingyue.
The Wuling City Lord’s stance began to waver. Under the public gaze, he smiled and stood up.
"What City Lord Luo said is indeed true. But apart from the first condition, according to convention, you only need to satisfy two of the three conditions. City Lord Luo, City Lord Ye is still young, I think it’s better to be lenient."
"Indeed, City Lord Luo, haven’t the other city lords here once not fully met all three conditions? I share the same view as the Wuling City Lord. I believe, City Lord Ye should be given this opportunity."
City Lord Yang also stood up to support Ye Lingyue.
In no time, both City Lord Yang and Wuling City Lord stood by Ye Lingyue’s side.
Ye Lingyue gratefully glanced at the two city lords. She would remember their support for her and would repay them wholeheartedly someday.
Luo Qian and the other city lords looked displeased, especially Luo Qian, who didn’t expect the typically neutral Wuling City Lord to take a stand.
This time, he had planned to depose Ye Lingyue and endorse a Patrol Envoy of the Jiu Provinces Alliance as the new city lord, simply because this Patrol Envoy was the dear brother of one of his favored concubines.
"Your words are not correct, City Lord Luo. I did not intend to cause trouble. Meeting two of the three conditions does indeed qualify one to be a city lord. But do you believe that City Lord Ye truly has the qualification? Dare I ask, City Lord Ye, has your cultivation reached the Divine Power Realm? Or even further, have you reached any level of Reincarnation? Even if you’ve reached the Reincarnation Fifth Level, I’ll acknowledge you as the city lord." Luo Qian sneered.
Which of the city lords present here isn’t at the Divine Power Realm? Letting a wastrel who hasn’t even touched the Power of Reincarnation lead the nine new cities would be a disgrace.
The Patrol Envoy he endorsed at least had Reincarnation Fifth Level cultivation, posing as an outstanding figure among the younger generation.
"City Lord Luo speaks the truth."
Several other city lords echoed this sentiment in unison.
Just as those words were spoken, a sudden "bang" was heard as dozens of guards from Shui City flew in, sprawling on the ground.
Almost simultaneously, over a dozen golden shadows landed like a whirlwind in front of Ye Lingyue.
More than a dozen Vajras stood expressionlessly beside Ye Lingyue, glaring at Luo Qian and others with hostility.
"City Lord, it’s our fault, the Huangquan Army is formidable."
The Guard Commander of Shui City clambered up, beaten black and blue.
"Jin Family’s Vajra Formation — City Lord Yang, what is the meaning of this?"
Luo Qian was taken aback upon seeing the eighteen dazzling and murderous Vajras.
The Eighteen Vajra Formation is Gold City’s town treasure; when did it become the Huangquan Army of Huangquan City?
"City Lord Luo, you are mistaken. Those are not the Vajras from my city. They are the newly refined Vajra Formation, the Huangquan Army by City Lord Ye. To be frank, half a month ago, Gold City suffered a calamity; I was nearly killed by the Demon Clan. Thanks to City Lord Ye and her friends’ help, Gold City escaped disaster."
It was also the first time City Lord Yang had seen the new Vajras refined by Ye Lingyue.
The eighteen Jin Family Vajras were majestic and splendid, even surpassing those of Gold City.
City Lord Yang, filled with emotions, recounted how half a month prior, during the chaos caused by the Jade Bone Demon, he suffered a severe poison, and Ye Lingyue and others risked their lives to save him.
"Thus, even though City Lord Ye is unable to cultivate the Power of Reincarnation, her mastery in alchemy is extraordinary, enough to match those at the Reincarnation Fifth Level. That’s also why I wholeheartedly support her."
"I see, no wonder City Lord Yang hasn’t participated in the various activities of the Jiu Provinces Alliance earlier. I thought you had fallen seriously ill from cultivation! To think the Demon Clan is so rampant, almost laying waste to Gold City as well."
The Wuling City Lord, though earlier having known the rough situation from Di Shen, was still in partial disbelief, considering the extraordinary relationship between Di Shen and Ye Lingyue.
But now, with the truth restored through City Lord Yang’s words, the Wuling City Lord had to believe and realized that Ye Lingyue was indeed an incredible alchemist.
"Hmph, it’s just some puppet technique, nothing impressive. In my view, those alchemists are just frauds who rely on luck, dealing with some weak-skilled demons, thinking highly of themselves."
The Patrol Envoy from the Jiu Provinces Alliance, who had been silent earlier, suddenly spoke up.
The other people turned to look at the Patrol Envoy when they heard him.
"Indeed, a city lord’s position tests the strength of the city lord. Relying on puppet techniques is ultimately deviant. Unless City Lord Ye can prove she can hold the position without any external help, we won’t acknowledge her role."
Luo Qian hadn’t expected Ye Lingyue to be an alchemist.
Ye Lingyue glanced at the Patrol Envoy, who possessed Reincarnation Fifth Level cultivation.
Ye Lingyue was now at the Third Layer of Heaven and Earth Tribulation, which made her at least equivalent to Reincarnation Fourth Level cultivation. But she also had Fang Venerate cultivation, and with the aid of her Cauldron Spirit and Breath, dealing with a Patrol Envoy would be more than sufficient.
But if a match truly ensued, should she use the Power of Heaven and Earth or spiritual power? Will there be a flaw to be discovered?
Ye Lingyue’s hesitation, observed by others, seemed like cowardice.
"Right, if you’ve got the skill, let’s have a real showdown." The Patrol Envoy said arrogantly, refusing to believe he’d lose to a girl lacking even the Power of Reincarnation.
Luo Qian, seeing the Patrol Envoy exuding confidence, was about to push for the duel.
"Esteemed lords, may I have a word?"
Just then, Guangzi, sitting to the side, spoke up.
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