For a time, no one spoke in the conference hall, and the atmosphere became slightly heavy.
"Your Majesty, this matter doesn't just concern the prestige of our Central Dynasty, it will also greatly affect the current situation. Please tell us what we should do!" Huangfu Zhantian suddenly stood up and looked at Zhao Qianying before he cupped his hands and bowed.
Although he bowed, Zhao Qianying knew clearly that he was only putting on a show, and there wasn't much respect in his expression. Instead, it seemed like he was asking for an answer.
Huangfu Yupo stood up as well and looked at Huangfu Zhantian as he said coldly, "Elder Zhantian, His Majesty has his own decision on this matter. This matter is of great importance, so how can it be handled in such a hurry?"
"Where there's a will, there's a way. We must make a decision as soon as possible and control the impact to the minimum. If Elder Yupo isn't willing to lead the troops to battle, I'm willing to do it on your behalf, "Huangfu Zhantian turned to look at Huangfu Yupo and said indifferently.
Huangfu Yupo ignored Huangfu Zhantian's words and turned to speak to Zhao Qianying, "Your Majesty, I think this matter needs to be handled carefully. We should investigate it thoroughly before deciding on how to deal with it."
"It's extremely rare for Elder Zhantian to give his all for the dynasty, but Elder Yupo's words make sense." Zhao Qianying nodded and turned to look at the silver-haired middle-aged man before she continued, "Elder Tong, I think this matter needs to be handled carefully.
"Elder Tong, I'll leave it to you to investigate this matter thoroughly. Report back immediately if there are any developments."
"Yes," the silver-haired middle-aged man replied.
"Elder Yu Po, as the Commander-in-Chief, you will be fully responsible for the matter of putting down the rebellion. You should also make the preparations for tomorrow's battle. Once Elder Tong's news arrives, he will naturally inform you as soon as possible." Zhao Qianying pondered for a moment before continuing.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Huangfu Yupo frowned slightly before he sighed and said.
On the other side, Huangfu Zhantian cupped his hands at Zhao Qianying as well. He didn't speak, but an imperceptible strange expression flashed across his face.
"Since no one has any objections, then it's decided. Elder Zhan Tian and Elder Tong, withdraw first. Elder Yu Po, stay behind and discuss the details of the advance with me. "Zhao Qianying gently waved her hand when she saw this. Her red lips opened slightly as she instructed.
Huangfu Zhantian didn't say a word nor did he bow. He suddenly turned around and strode out of the hall.
The silver-haired middle-aged man bowed, turned around, and walked out of the hall.
"Huangfu Zhantian is getting more and more arrogant now. Presently, many elders are taking him as their leader, and they're looking down on His Majesty more and more." After the two of them left the hall, Huangfu Yupo spoke with slight anger.
Zhao Qianying shook her head and sighed, "Now that the clan has fallen apart, it's all because I'm not strong enough. Even though I've managed to reach the Tongxuan realm with the help of the Void Demon Cauldron, my comprehension of the laws has stagnated, and I'm unable to intimidate the elders of the clan."
"Ying 'er, you don't have to blame yourself. There's no news of the late Emperor until now, otherwise, how would Huangfu Zhantian and the others dare to act so rashly!? By the way, what happened after you and Liu Ming rushed to Han Province that day? Where is the Demon Emperor now? When I arrived with my army, there was only Liu Huifeng's corpse. All of you had disappeared without a trace. "Huangfu Yupo comforted Zhao Qianying before changing the topic.
Zhao Qianying frowned. After a while, she sighed and said with a solemn expression,
"Master, father has ordered me not to mention this matter to anyone. However, the Central Dynasty is plagued with internal and external troubles, and you are the person I trust the most. After thinking about it, I think it's better to discuss this matter with you. However, please don't tell anyone else. "
"Ying 'er, don't worry. I'm aware of this matter." Huangfu Yupo's expression was solemn. He waved his hand and opened a soundproof barrier.
"When Liu Ming and I arrived there that day, Liu Huifeng was in the middle of the ritual to summon the Demon Corpse in the valley. Just as we were about to retreat, we were discovered by him. Fortunately, Elder Xin suddenly appeared at that time and saved us, "Zhao Qianying said quietly.
Although Liu Ming was suspected of using Huangfu Xin, the two of them were in a bad situation at that time. If Huangfu Xin hadn't appeared, the two of them would not have been able to escape from Liu Huifeng's clutches.
"Elder Xin is also there!" Huangfu Yupo's face was filled with surprise.
"Yes, Elder Xin is father's confidant. Father must have secretly sent him to Han Zhou." Zhao Qianying sighed as she said this.
"After that, a battle broke out between the two of them. Elder Xin and Liu Huifeng were both injured in the battle, but Liu Ming suddenly attacked and killed Liu Huifeng," Zhao Qianying continued.
"How is it possible for a Celestial Phenomenon Realm cultivator to kill a Profound Enlightenment Realm cultivator?" Huangfu Yupo was shocked when he heard this.
Although Liu Ming's cultivation was not weak and his strength was much higher than his peers, he was only a Celestial Phenomenon Realm cultivator after all. Even if Liu Huifeng was injured, he was still a powerful cultivator who had been in the Profound Enlightenment Realm for many years. He must have had a deep understanding of the laws of heaven and earth. How could a Celestial Phenomenon Realm cultivator who had just touched the edge of the laws compare to him?
"Actually … Liu Ming's strength was not the only reason he could kill Liu Huifeng. Master, you might not know this, but Liu Ming was accompanied by a powerful cultivator in the Profound Enlightenment Realm. That's why he was so powerful," Zhao Qianying said after a moment of hesitation.
Huangfu Yupo's eyes flashed with a trace of doubt when he heard this.
"Master also knows this powerful cultivator in the Profound Enlightenment Realm. He is Huangfu Tian," Zhao Qianying said slowly.
"Huangfu Tian … I didn't expect this person to still be alive!" Huangfu Yupo said in surprise.
"That person is not really alive. He is only left with a Divine Soul and half a broken body. He should be staying in Liu Ming's body as a host. After Huangfu Tian obtained Liu Huifeng's Meteorite Devil Whip, he wanted to kill Elder Xin as well. However, Elder Xin performed a cloning secret skill and escaped from there. " Zhao Qianying shook her head and continued to talk about the appearance of the Demon Emperor and how he was eventually sealed in the Void Demon Cauldron by the Demon Sky and thrown into the Demon Abyss.
"… The things that happened after that were all told to me by my father. As for where Liu Ming and Huang Futian went after that, I don't know." Zhao Qianying recounted the events of that year in one breath.
Huangfu Yupo's expression changed when he heard this. He seemed to be digesting this information.
"So the situation back then was so complicated and bizarre. No wonder all of you disappeared after I arrived there. However, thanks to me obtaining Liu Huifeng's body, I was able to completely destroy the Liu Family's fighting spirit and annihilate them when they were in chaos. "Huangfu Yupo sighed and said.
Zhao Qianying nodded and sighed faintly.
"Hey, wait, something doesn't seem right!" Huangfu Yupo's expression suddenly changed and said.
"Master, what do you mean?" Zhao Qianying looked over and said.
"According to your description, Elder Xin escaped from Liu Ming and Huangfu Tian, but he never appeared again. Moreover, it was around that time that Elder Xin's life elemental lamp in the clan also extinguished. Until now, the people in the family thought that he was killed while carrying out the Demon Emperor's secret mission. It seems that this is not the case, "Huangfu Yupo said in a deep voice.
"I also feel that this matter is quite strange. Looking at the situation that day, although he and Liu Huifeng were both injured, their injuries were not fatal. He shouldn't have died because of their injuries." Zhao Qianying frowned and said.
"Could it be that there was someone else besides you who went to the Han Province that day? Could it be that after Elder Xin escaped from the canyon, he was ambushed and killed by someone else?" Huangfu Yupo's expression changed and said.
"This is not impossible." Zhao Qianying said with a thoughtful expression.
"Forget it, this matter happened many years ago. It's useless to speculate now. Ying 'er, continue. How did you escape from the Devil Abyss? Where is the late emperor now? I don't think it's as simple as cultivating in seclusion, right?" Huangfu Yupo continued to ask.
"At that time, when father and I escaped from the Void Demon Cauldron, we found ourselves in the Devil Abyss Secret Territory. Father was heavily injured in the battle with Huangfu Tian, so we found a place to recuperate. After we recovered, father tried to use the Void Demon Cauldron to break through space and return to the Myriad Demon Continent. However, the process was not smooth. "Zhao Qianying said with a frown.
"Even with the late emperor's ability and the Void Demon Cauldron, he still couldn't do it? I think the Liu Family has been planning to break through the space channel of the Devil Abyss for a long time. Liu Huifeng is a cunning old fox. He must have done something when the Devil Abyss Secret Territory opened, "Huangfu Yupo said coldly.
"That's also possible. Father was helpless and wanted to find another way. However, at that time, the Liu Family's half-step Eternal Life Ancient Devil Corpse suddenly came out from the Devil Abyss and tried to snatch father's Void Demon Cauldron. Father had no choice but to fight with him, "Zhao Qianying continued.
"Liu Family's Ancient Devil Corpse? Could it be the golden devil corpse at the bottom of the Devil Abyss Tower? " Huangfu Yupo sucked in a breath of cold air. The strength of the golden devil corpse that day still left a big shadow in her heart.
"Yes, it's that ancient devil corpse. Father fought with him. In the end, he used the Void Demon Cauldron to guide the devil corpse's attack. Together, they broke through a space channel between the Devil Abyss Secret Territory and the Myriad Demon Continent. At that time, the situation was critical. Father handed the Void Demon Cauldron to me and cast a spell to send me back to the Myriad Demon Continent, while he stayed in the Devil Abyss Secret Territory to resist the golden devil corpse. "Zhao Qianying took a deep breath and controlled her emotions.
She then continued, "The moment before he sent me into the space channel, he ordered me to take over the Central Dynasty. He also warned me not to reveal what happened in the Devil Abyss to anyone. He asked me to announce to the outside world that he was in seclusion to comprehend the Eternal Life Mirror."
Hearing this, Zhao Qianying's eyes became slightly red.
It was also at that moment that she truly let go of Chen Ke and acknowledged him as her father.
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