Chapter 639 358: The Showdown

Chen Chuyu composed herself, rose gracefully, and stepped forward to offer a warm, gentle greeting.

"There's no need for such formalities. Please, sit and let us talk."

Ling Qiyue spoke coolly, followed by Tang Qiu Yao, Qin Yun, Xue Qingtan, and Bai Qingyi.

The two parties took their seats once more. Before Chen Chuyu could speak, Bai Qingyi's gaze fixed upon an exceptionally beautiful woman beside her as she commented idly,

"You look rather familiar. If I'm not mistaken, you must be Fellow Daoist Yun Qingxue, correct?

Oh? Have you recovered so quickly after your clash with the Great Power from the Outer Heaven Exotic clan? And to think you'd even change your appearance to pay us a personal visit."

The expressions on the faces of Ling Qiyue, Qin Yun, and the other women changed abruptly. They had, of course, heard the name Yun Qingxue—she was one of only two Integration Realm Great Powers from Shenluo Celestial Palace.

Chen Chuyu had arrived in her capacity as the Sect's First Saintess. They never imagined that one of the masters of great power, renowned across the Qingyao Continent, would personally attend.

Across from them, the beautiful woman in the magnificent deep-cyan palace gown—a picture of both dignity and allure—let her gaze wander. Her lovely lips parted slightly as a rich, melodious voice rang out.

"I merely came to have a look, not expecting to run into the former matriarch of the Deep Sea Dragon Race. Fellow Daoist Bai, it seems you have gained a considerable fortune from the Child of Destiny?"

The hazy light around her faded, and Yun Qingxue's appearance subtly changed. Her features grew even more exquisite and perfect, and an ineffable charm emanated from her restrained dignity. Her figure was voluptuous and graceful, her bosom magnificent and ample, and the contours of her long, shapely legs were visible beneath her gown.

At the same time, her aura surged, quickly surpassing the Void Refining Peak to reach a level on par with Bai Qingyi.

Bai Qingyi sighed. "It seems today's matter will not be resolved amicably."

Yun Qingxue offered a captivating smile. "Not necessarily. We did not come to provoke the Ling Family. Once this alliance is settled, we will all be sisters serving the same man, able to share anything and everything with one another."

Upon seeing Bai Qingyi, Yun Qingxue confirmed what she had long suspected. Not only had the Long Nu's cultivation improved by leaps and bounds, but the sheer depth of her Qi Fortune had reached a level that was shocking even to her.

In fact, as long as she did not meet an untimely demise, it was almost a certainty that Bai Qingyi would one day reach the Mahayana Realm.

'If not for the Child of Destiny, what kind of fortune could possibly have caused such a complete, fundamental transformation in her?'

Ling Qiyue's gaze deepened. "So it seems we have no choice but to accept?"

"Of course. It is always better to have one more ally than one more enemy,"

Yun Qingxue said in a steady voice, "As long as you agree to this and allow us to serve the Child of Destiny, then the Beichen Family and the Taiqing Divine Dynasty of Yaozhou will no longer have any power to interfere in Yuzhou's affairs.

Furthermore, the entire foundation of the Saint Yu Immortal Dynasty, along with all its vassal forces, can be considered a gift to the Ling Family.

In the future, when facing threats from the powers of other great prefectures, Shenluo Celestial Palace will undoubtedly stand with the Ling Family. What do you say?"

If Ling Qiyue were to give her consent, Yun Qingxue wouldn't mind personally acting to slaughter every member of the Saint Yu Immortal Dynasty's Royal Family and presenting their heads as a token of her sincerity.

Of course, Yun Qingxue had also considered the possibility of negotiations breaking down. After all, upon entering, she had faintly sensed the aura of another Integration Realm Great Power from deep within the Secret Hall.

Even so, Yun Qingxue was not particularly concerned. Though her old injuries had not yet fully healed, protecting herself and escaping would not be difficult.

To ensure the safety of the Child of Destiny, the Ling Family's leadership was unlikely to let the situation escalate. Smoothing things over was the more pragmatic option.

Bai Qingyi exchanged a glance with Ling Qiyue and spoke.

"For the next three hundred years, you are not to return to your Sect, nor may you contact it without permission. In the future, after Yuzhou is unified, you must also help our family annex the Beichen Family and the Taiqing Divine Dynasty. Is that a problem?"

'Once Yuzhou is unified and the Changqing Immortal Dynasty is established, they will certainly need to expand further. Yaozhou is the natural first target.'

'With a powerful ally like Shenluo Celestial Palace, the Ling Family's conquest of the Qingyao Continent will surely be much smoother.'

"Excellent. Then it is settled!"

Yun Qingxue breathed a sigh of relief.