Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Zhao Sheng's voice wasn't loud, yet it resounded in everyone's ears like a mighty bell, causing a tremor in their spirits and making their scalps tingle.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the grand hall fell into an eerie silence.

Zhao Sheng's gaze swept over the Nascent Soul Ancestors present in the hall. Although his expression was serene like calm waters, everyone who met his gaze instinctively turned their heads away, even Daoist Qing Miao was no exception.

It was as if the depths of his gaze were filled with an indescribable intangible sharpness.

"Since no one opposes, I now declare the previous vote null and void. As for... the Alliance Hierarch, you may continue your meeting to discuss important matters."

Saying this, Zhao Sheng waved at Zhao Qiongyu as if nothing had happened: "Qiong Yu, come with me. I have something to ask you."

Zhao Qiongyu, though straightforward like a sword, was not foolish.

Upon hearing this, he immediately stood up from behind the Jade Table without saying a word, quickly walked to Zhao Sheng's side, presenting a demeanor of complete deference.

Seeing the two about to leave, Daoist Qing Miao grew anxious and shouted, "How impudent! Do you think this is a marketplace where you can come and go as you please? You, the Southern Sky Zhao Family, being a founding member of the alliance, flagrantly violate the alliance covenant. Do you really hold the Central Continent Alliance in such contempt?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng halted, turned around, and casually said, "Central Continent Alliance? What a grand title!

Ha! A alliance with my Southern Sky Zhao Family is the true Central Continent Alliance. Without my Zhao Family, it is nothing at all!"

Arrogant! Too arrogant!

Only now did everyone truly witness what real arrogance was!

No, perhaps it was confidence!

Only with unwavering confidence could one dare to speak such words in public.

Upon hearing these words, a trace of joy flashed in Daoist Qing Miao's eyes, but the next moment he shouted "in immense anger": "Very well! I will bring you before the Great True Monarch and demand an explanation!"

Upon saying this, he looked at the other three Great Cultivators, revealed a Mystic Black Jade Seal, and said coldly, "The alliance, by the order of the Alliance Leader Seal, commands all cultivators to capture these two present. Bi Fang, Sword Slaughter Son, Master Mo, will you not join me in action?"

When the Alliance Leader Seal appeared, the expression of all cultivators in the grand hall became solemn!

Even though Bi Fang Ancestor and the other three Great Cultivators were reluctant to take action, they had to comply given the authority of the alliance leader, and reluctantly rose to their feet.

Seeing that a great battle was inevitable, Zhao Sheng suddenly grabbed Zhao Qiongyu by the shoulder, and a vast blaze of light erupted, engulfing the two in an instant.

At the moment the dazzling light burst, the overwhelming authority spread throughout the entire hall and suddenly surged several times over, causing all cultivators' expressions to change, disrupting the flow of mana within them.

Swish!

In an instant, a golden flame rainbow shot out from the grand hall and disappeared in no time, its whereabouts unknown.

Zhao Sheng's "arrogance" was calculated; he was not truly arrogant and reckless by nature. He was adept at controlling the extent so as not to gain a reputation for "bullying the weak."

Of course, the Mingyu Demon was an exception, as his foul mouth made him a target for establishing authority.

Daoist Qing Miao watched as the two "fled in panic," and angrily shouted, "Outrageous! The Southern Sky Zhao Family, emboldened by the backing of the Great True Monarch, disregards the alliance covenant! This alliance will certainly report this to True Monarch Xie and the Nine Chimeras Demon Lord, who will surely punish the Southern Sky Zhao Family severely in the future!"

Daoist Qing Miao's words immediately resonated with the cultivators below:

"The alliance leader is right; they must be punished severely!"

"Indeed! If we do not punish them, what face does the alliance have to lead the million cultivators of this continent?"

"The Southern Sky Zhao Family has gone too far and must be heavily punished!"

"I agree with the alliance leader's opinion. Otherwise, where is the unity of the alliance?"

"With a battle imminent, the actions of the Southern Sky Zhao Family today are utterly wrong! If this matter is not handled properly... the excellent situation of a united front against a great enemy will collapse completely. Will it not make our enemies laugh their heads off?"

"Alas, folly... folly! The Zhao Family's actions are destined to bring grief to their kin and joy to their foes! The Great True Monarch is wise and mighty, kind, and gracious. How could he produce such a 'lawless' and arrogant descendant!"

...

Zhao Qiongyu also very much wanted to know, who exactly was this person in front of him? What was going on in the mind of someone behaving so arrogantly and unreasonably?

The Southern Sky Zhao Family had already fallen behind in the power struggle within the alliance, and now they staged such a big scene at the meeting!

He was very aware that if today's matter was not handled properly, it would certainly be seized upon by others, and at that time, it could lead to a great upheaval!

After the two flew out of Flying Immortal City and traveled several hundred miles, Zhao Sheng released his hand, letting him go.

Zhao Qiongyu's body dropped slightly, but he immediately stabilized himself. He discreetly activated his Mysterious Skill, finding the mana within him flowing smoothly, without any anomalies.

He relaxed and promptly asked, "Junior Qiong Yu greets Senior Ba Xia. May I boldly ask, which elder of the clan are you?"

Zhao Sheng said, "Who I am is only known to the ancestor. You don't need to know for now. You only need to know that I won't harm you or the Southern Sky Zhao Family."

Zhao Qiongyu frowned: "If that is the case, then I won't ask. But senior's actions earlier... were too much! The alliance is now struggling, the situation deteriorating day by day; everyone should be united in common effort!

Yet you insisted... If this is not managed well in the future, the family will inevitably face tremendous pressure from multiple sides."