NOVPUBWith Gong Yuner’s words coming to an end, the scene immediately exploded into commotion.
"Spare all their lives?" Such an idea was nothing short of a joke to everyone present.
Each one of them was a key figure in the Imperial Rule Immortal Sect, be they Elders, Deputy Sect Masters, or even the Sect Master.
Usually, they held positions of high authority, lofty and exalted, accustomed not to flattering others, but to being flattered.
"Little child, do you even know what you’re saying," someone said indifferently.
"You probably haven’t realized your situation yet, this is not your Imperial Rule Immortal Sect," Gong Yuner said with a laugh, clapping her hands.
The next moment, the entire Heavenly Primordial small world began to tremble.
From the spot where Da Zhi the monk had buried the Crystal Stones, seven beams of light shot up into the sky, piercing into the heavens.
An impressive power melding into the firmament above, "boom boom boom" echoed all around.
Suddenly, a strange force spread throughout the area, and wherever this force reached, space itself became immobilized.
It was as if petrification had taken effect, with a layer of solidified power appearing on the surface.
"This," people from various Sect Gates frowned and looked on with surprise at this scene.
Space had been immobilized, which meant they were isolated here, temporarily unable to contact the outside world.
What was most puzzling was how these people had managed to immobilize space without anyone noticing.
"What on earth do you want?" Baili Chengfeng’s frown deepened.
"I mentioned my requirement just now," Gong Yuner said with a smile.
"I will participate in the Heavenly Martial Assembly and challenge the talented disciples of our Eastern Continent."
"I don’t have time to play house with you," Baili Chengfeng snorted disdainfully.
His aura was formidable, and his right fist radiated with swirling blue Spiritual Energy, striking towards the immobilized space nearby.
He tried to break open this spatial confinement with sheer force.
But as soon as his attack landed, a figure in a black robe, standing behind Gong Yuner, moved with incredible speed to block him.
"Patriarch Baili, if you don’t mind, shall I entertain you a bit?" the figure in the black robe said with a light chuckle.
His presence was equally formidable, enough to send a shiver down one’s spine.
Baili Chengfeng’s gaze sharpened, and just when the situation became tense and the atmosphere heavy, the space above the small Heavenly Primordial world started to distort.
An old man in a green robe stepped out from the void.
"Quite lively here, isn’t it?" the old man said with a chuckle.
"Greetings to Ancestor Yuelong," Baili Chengfeng quickly offered his salutations.
"Ancestor Yuelong is one of Emperor Changkong’s War Generals," someone remarked.
"Did Ancestor Yuelong come from outside? But isn’t the void immobilized?"
"No, this Heavenly Martial Assembly is of great importance; there can be no negligence.
I think Ancestor Yuelong must have been observing from the shadows all along, just not showing himself."
People murmured among themselves, but with the arrival of Ancestor Yuelong, everyone’s worries were somewhat alleviated.
As one of the few venerable ancestors of the Baili Family, Ancestor Yuelong had a significant reputation.
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Seeing Ancestor Yuelong’s appearance, Gong Yuner did not panic.
"Has my Baili Family been silent for so long that we are now to be so easily humiliated?" Baili Yuelong said calmly.
"Don’t be angry, elder," said Gong Yuner. "I had no other choice."
"Perhaps it would be best to let one of our elders from the Extraterritorial Extreme Palace have a word with you."
No sooner had she finished speaking than the void beside her surged and a black-robed elder also appeared before Gong Yuner.
This black-robed elder appeared unremarkable, without any aura of menace, but the pressure he emitted was immense.
"Fellow Daoist, shall I spare a few moves with you?" the black-robed elder said with a smile.
"We from the Extraterritorial Extreme Palace have come with sincere intentions, and we hope that all of you will cooperate.
Otherwise, we might be forced to take some actions."
Ancestor Yuelong snorted coldly and reached out to grab at the opponent.
However, the black-robed elder stood his ground, and their palms collided in mid-air.
The immobilized void cracked under the impact, and the "boom boom boom" of explosions resonated in all directions.
"There’s no use struggling," said the black-robed elder.
"Don’t take offense for me speaking bluntly, but if we truly must act, those outside will slaughter your Baili Family at the very first opportunity."
"By doing this, you’re making an enemy of the entire Eastern Continent," said Baili Yuelong with an uncomfortable expression.
He could feel that the opponent’s strength was not inferior to his own, perhaps even more profound.
"We wouldn’t dare to come here if we weren’t fully prepared. We’re not afraid of your retaliation.
What’s the point of saying all this now?" the black-robed elder said with a cold laugh.
"I’ll give you all three minutes to consider," Gong Yuner said with a light chuckle.
"Whether to let me slaughter Hundreds Miles City today and to have all of you die here.
Or, to accept my earlier proposal, participate in the Heavenly Martial Assembly, lose to me, and I will immediately leave."
Hearing this, people around started murmurring to one another.
They didn’t doubt Gong Yuner’s words; since she came prepared, it meant she was not afraid of them.
"Then we shall see the truth at the Heavenly Martial Assembly," someone said angrily.
"Our Eastern Continent is rich with talented people. How could we be afraid of her alone?"
"That’s right, with such bold claims, I, too, want to see how strong she is.
Even the Saint Heirs from the Central Continent are no big deal, what’s there to fear?"
The murmurs grew louder, but eventually, Baili Chengfeng motioned with his hand to calm the crowd.
After all, this Heavenly Martial Assembly was hosted by their Baili Family, and the decision rested in their hands.
"If that is the dissent among you, then let’s change the rules on the spot," Baili Chengfeng said.
"All young members of the Eastern Continent can participate in the Heavenly Martial Assembly.
Whoever defeats her will be declared the first prize winner of this assembly."
Hearing Baili Chengfeng’s words, the young attendees were stirred.
This was an opportunity to make a name for themselves.
But they weren’t carried away by their ambitions, they watched as Gong Yuner stepped up to the stage.
She was about to challenge the entire young generation of the Eastern Continent alone; such confidence and courage she displayed.
"Who says women are inferior to men," someone whispered.
"To avoid prolonged battles and to save time," Gong Yuner said.
"Why don’t you select the ten strongest young contenders from the Eastern Continent to face me in battle?"
After all, there were so many young members here; it was impossible to fight them all individually.
It would take an unknown amount of time to do so.
"Allow us to discuss," said Baili Chengfeng with a slight furrow of his brow.
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Baili Chengfeng gathered the leaders of the great Immortal Gates of the Empire to discuss the matter.
"What do you all think?" Baili Chengfeng asked.
"The reliability of her words is still uncertain," said an Elder from the Chi Family.
"If she loses the Heavenly Martial Assembly and goes back on her word, we must have contingency plans in place."
