AWB Chapter 237 Paying Homage to His Highness
Chapter 237 Paying Homage to His Highness
Tian Ruochun stood there quietly, the sunlight shining like water on her shoulders, making her smile as radiant as fireworks.
"Wan Ning, what's wrong?" Tian Ruochun looked at Xie Wan Ning's slightly red eyes with a flustered expression, feeling a pang of tenderness in her heart.
Xie Wanning remained silent. She rushed forward and hugged Tian Ruochun, releasing the pressure that had been weighing on her heart. Tears welled up uncontrollably and flowed slowly down her cheeks.
"Wan Ning, it's okay, it will all pass."
Tian Ruochun patted Xie Wanning tenderly, feeling the trembling of the person in her arms, her eyes filled with pity.
Xie Wanning couldn't stop crying.
These days, she has served as the leader of both the Shadow Pavilion and the Black Market. While she has Ji Yun's assistance within the Shadow Pavilion, her strength is insufficient to command respect, and the Shadow Pavilion's restless forces are gradually surfacing. Almost overnight, thirty percent of the Shadow Pavilion's forces rebelled. If it weren't for the help of Ji Yun, Lin Jingquan, and others, Xie Wanning would undoubtedly have been ousted from her position as leader.
The black market's whereabouts were exposed time and again, and major sects swept through the entire black market, almost destroying it.
She is ill-equipped to shoulder such a heavy responsibility, yet she cannot simply abandon it.
"Xiaotian, am I really useless?"
"That's not true, Sister Wan Ning. No one can become the Pavilion Master perfectly from the start, let alone the leader of two powerful forces," Tian Ruochun comforted her softly.
"Then what should I do?"
"No matter what you do, I will be with you. So, do what you want to do, Sister Wan Ning. A second chance at life is not for hesitation."
Xie Wanning looked at Tian Ruochun, a look of shock flashing in her eyes: "How do you know about this?"
Tian Ruochun chuckled and said, "It's very simple. The former sect leader told me. Sister Wan Ning, I know everything you've been through. This time, let me protect you."
Xie Wanning was stunned for a moment, took a deep breath to hide the vulnerability in her eyes, and said firmly, "Xiao Tian, I am your senior sister, so it is my duty to protect you. It's okay, I will become stronger."
After saying that, Xie Wanning turned around to continue her cultivation.
Tian Ruochun looked at Xie Wanning's back and thought, "Didn't she persevere?"
The next day.
Yan Ze summoned Xie Wanning and Song Huai'an to the Qingyun Palace and instructed them, "The great war between the human race and the demon race is about to begin. In order to unite all forces to fight against the demon race, we have decided to go and form an alliance with the demon race, the human race, and the loose cultivator alliance to become the Spirit Essence Immortal Alliance. You two will go to the human race's countries first to form alliances."
"Yes," Xie Wanning and Song Huai'an said in unison.
“Song Huai’an, you are the second prince of Haolan Kingdom, so you will be in charge of the alliance with Haolan Kingdom.”
"Xie Wanning, you and the disciples of Wanshou Valley will be in charge of the negotiations between Ruize Kingdom and Lingxiao Kingdom."
"Okay." Xie Wanning nodded.
Song Huai'an did not respond for a long time, which made Yan Ze frown with some dissatisfaction.
Before Yan Ze could ask a question, Song Huai'an responded with a muffled "Okay".
Xie Wanning didn't miss the fleeting murderous intent in Song Huai'an's eyes, which made her tense up.
If I remember correctly, in his previous life, Song Huai'an succeeded to the throne of Haolan Kingdom, which greatly increased his prestige within the sect, since many of his disciples were citizens of Haolan Kingdom.
Was Song Huai'an's ascension to the throne in his previous life a coincidence or intentional?
Xie Wanning dismissed the idea in her mind. After all, the current monarch of Haolan Kingdom was Song Huai'an's older sister, Song Nuan. No matter how crazy Song Huai'an was, he would not harm his own family.
However, just to be on the safe side, Xie Wanning still let Tian Ruochun go to Haolan Kingdom with Song Huai'an.
"Senior Sister Xie, I didn't expect it to be you." Su Anying said with a smile, and took Xie Wanning's hand.
"Junior Sister Su, it's been a long time. And Senior Brother Xiao."
Xiao Shuo nodded in response.
The three went to Ruize Kingdom and Lingxiao Kingdom, but were rejected by both.
"The eight major sects want to cooperate with us? Forget it, our country is too small to get involved in your conflicts. As for the demon race, that's our country's business."
“Go back. Our Lingxiao Kingdom cannot accommodate the three of you great Buddhas.”
Xie Wanning and the others wanted to chat a little longer, but they were directly kicked out by the monarchs of the two countries.
"What's going on?" Xie Wanning wondered, but couldn't figure out the reason.
Logically speaking, when the demons attack, all parts of the cultivation world will be affected. Even if Lingxiao Kingdom and Ruize Kingdom have several Nascent Soul stage experts in charge, it would be a drop in the ocean against the demons.
Cooperation with the sects would guarantee the safety of both countries. Moreover, these two countries had cooperated with the sects in the past, so why are they now so disgusted with the eight major sects?
Xie Wanning couldn't figure it out, so she could only contact her subordinates to investigate.
Unexpectedly, Song Huai'an also ran into big problems.
"Sister Wan Ning, Song Huai'an assassinated the monarch of Haolan Kingdom and is now imprisoned. The negotiations have completely broken down." Xie Wan Ning's heart tightened when she heard the panicked voice from the communication bracelet.
Cooperation with the three countries appears to have been hindered.
Even if Song Huai'an were impulsive, he wouldn't assassinate his sister on the spot. Has he gone mad?!
Xie Wanning's mind was in a state of confusion. After informing Xiao Shuo and Su Anying of the situation, the three of them quickly arrived in Haolan Kingdom.
The monarch of Haolan Kingdom received them.
Xie Wanning and the other two entered the palace.
On the high platform, Empress Song Nuan of Haolan Kingdom was observing them. Beneath her golden crown, Song Nuan's eyes were as deep as cold stars in the night sea. She had a high, straight nose, thin lips, and strong features. She wore a long black robe with intricate and beautiful gold-threaded patterns, and every gesture exuded the cold and domineering aura of an empress.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Xie Wanning bowed awkwardly. It was her first time in the palace, and she felt somewhat intimidated by the unfamiliar monarch.
"No gift."
Xie Wanning breathed a sigh of relief. She looked up and saw Song Nuan's slightly raised eyebrows.
A faint fluctuation of spiritual energy rippled around them. Xie Wanning was startled and whispered, "Run!"
Unfortunately, it's too late.
"Take them down." Song Nuan waved her hand, and several Nascent Soul stage cultivators surrounded Xie Wanning and the other two.
Xiao Shuo and Su Anying summoned their spirit beasts, ready to fight.
Xie Wanning raised her hand to stop her and warned softly, "We are here to seek cooperation with Haolan Kingdom. If we make a move, it will be considered that we are 'assassinating' the monarch. Moreover, those cultivators will not attack us."
Xie Wanning realized that this meeting was a complete trap.
Song Nuan intentionally stirred up conflict between Haolan Kingdom and the eight major sects; she wanted to oppose the sects.
Xie Wanning took a deep breath, gently placed the Luoze sword at her waist on the ground, and threw out her storage bag at the same time.
She looked at Song Nuan and said, "Your Highness, I have already expressed my sincerity. The eight major sects are sincerely willing to cooperate with Haolan Kingdom, so let's have a proper talk."