Saint Princess (Part 1)

Chapter 23: The Nine Sacred Princess (Part 1)

As the Elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate choked, Li Qiye said indifferently, "Since matters here are concluded, let your successors come out and meet me. No matter how heaven-defying a genius is in my eyes, there's no need for pretense!"

Li Qiye's words made the Elders exchange glances. A thirteen-year-old boy uttering such arrogant words, yet it felt natural coming from him, leaving them speechless.

"Shuang'er, go meet Young Master Li," finally, the Sun-Turning Demon Emperor's golden decree was issued.

When Li Shuangyan, the successor of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, appeared in the Heavenly Hall, she immediately captivated everyone's attention. A peerless beauty, she was praised without end.

A maiden, sixteen years of age, her beauty was a masterpiece. Her distant eyebrows resembled mountains, her bright eyes shone like the moon, and her lips, a touch of crimson, were incredibly alluring. Yet, this woman of unparalleled beauty was as cold as ice and snow. A hint of arrogance lingered between her brows. Clad in white, she appeared like a plum blossom braving the snow, exuding an imposing aura.

Li Shuangyan, her name befitting her person, was the successor of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate and arguably the most beautiful woman in the Ancient Niu Jiang Kingdom. Furthermore, her talent and cultivation did not fall short of her beauty!

She possessed the Innate Emperor Physique, her Life Wheel was of Emperor grade, and what was even more striking was that Li Shuangyan's Fate Palace was of Sage grade, also known as Sage Fate! A young cultivator with an Emperor Physique, Emperor Wheel, and Sage Fate was undoubtedly an extraordinary genius, with no fault to be found in her bones, talent, or comprehension.

It was only natural that such a favored daughter of heaven would be unwilling to marry Li Qiye, the Chief Disciple of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, who had only a Mortal Physique, Mortal Meridians, and Mortal Fate. Moreover, the Washing Yan Ancient Sect had fallen into decline by today.

Li Qiye was not overly surprised by Li Shuangyan's peerless beauty or her outstanding talent. Having experienced countless eons and endless years, he had seen too many beautiful women. In terms of talent and appearance, how many women throughout eternity could compare to the Sleeve Water Immortal Emperor or the Ice Feather Immortal Emperor?

"Not bad—" Upon seeing Li Shuangyan, Li Qiye nodded gently.

Li Qiye's first sentence had initially earned him a sliver of goodwill from Li Shuangyan, but his next words made her want to explode. After a brief glance, Li Qiye didn't look at her a second time. He calmly said, "To be my wife, you're still a bit lacking. An aptitude like Sage Fate is indeed good. I am lacking a sword attendant by my side; be my sword attendant!"

"You—" Li Qiye's words not only made Li Shuangyan want to explode but also caused the Elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate to lose face. Li Shuangyan was not only their successor but also their pride. The entire Nine Sacred Demon Gate had placed great expectations on her! Today, Li Qiye had audaciously declared that Li Shuangyan should be his maidservant. This was simply an insult.

Before the Elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate and Li Shuangyan could react, Li Qiye slowly said, "I won't force you. Think it over carefully. If you are willing, come find me at the Washing Yan Ancient Sect." With that, he glanced at Li Shuangyan again.

Li Qiye's words made Li Shuangyan tremble with anger. She was a favored daughter of heaven, a darling of the heavens, and possessed sufficient capital for her pride. With her beauty and strength, no matter where she went, she was the center of attention. The young talents who wished to marry her could form a line from the east to the west of the Ancient Niu Jiang Kingdom.

Today, a thirteen-year-old brat, who hadn't even fully grown, dared to speak so arrogantly, asking her to be a maidservant? A thirteen-year-old boy might look somewhat cute, but at this moment, Li Qiye appeared as detestable as possible in Li Shuangyan's eyes—utterly repulsive!

"You are too presumptuous!" An Elder of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate couldn't help but shout sternly. Their successor, the successor of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, was only fit to be a maidservant to a thirteen-year-old brat? This was too arrogant and an insult to the reputation of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate!

"Opportunities are earned through one's own efforts. I have already given you the chance. Whether you can seize it depends on your own fortune." Li Qiye didn't even seem to hear the words of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate Elder. He glanced at Li Shuangyan and then turned to leave.

Li Qiye's words made Li Shuangyan's icy-cold, fair face flush red, her chest rising and falling. She had met many arrogant people before, but someone as arrogant as Li Qiye was a first for her. What was even more infuriating was that Li Qiye was merely a thirteen-year-old brat, and she was five years older than him. Such a young brat spoke so condescendingly to her! This infuriated her immensely! Everyone said children were cute, but today, in Li Shuangyan's eyes, Li Qiye was the most detestable child in the world!

"Your Majesty, he has insulted my Nine Sacred Demon Gate so greatly; he must not be spared!" an Elder said indignantly.

However, the Sun-Turning Demon Emperor remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "A true dragon will eventually soar through the nine heavens, and a divine phoenix will sweep across the eight directions! Whether it is a dragon or a phoenix, we shall wait and see!"

When Li Qiye returned to his residence, Nan Huairen eagerly approached him and asked, "Senior Brother, what about your marriage with Princess Li?"

In fact, even Protector Mo was looking at Li Qiye. The Nine Sacred Demon Gate now attached great importance to Li Qiye, and he had passed their assessment. They felt that a marriage between Li Qiye and Li Shuangyan was still possible.

They all believed that the Nine Sacred Demon Gate had solemnly invited Li Qiye today to discuss the marriage between him and Li Shuangyan.

"Marriage?" Li Qiye calmly glanced at Nan Huairen and said, "I never said I would marry her. If she is willing, I can take her as a maidservant."

"A... a... a... maidservant!" Nan Huairen stammered, unable to speak for a moment, and was finally stunned by such words.

Let alone Nan Huairen, even Protector Mo was momentarily stunned.

Who was Li Shuangyan? The successor of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, a favored daughter of heaven, a princess of the Ancient Niu Jiang Kingdom. Although young, she was renowned throughout the Great Central Region, with countless suitors.

Such a favored daughter of heaven, whom countless young talents yearned to marry but could not, and today, Li Qiye audaciously declared she should be a maidservant! Anyone else would not even dare to think of such a thing!

"You, you aren't confused, are you?" If it were before, Protector Mo would have reprimanded Li Qiye. But now, he felt he was half a generation younger than this thirteen-year-old boy. This boy was too strange, so Protector Mo dared not scold Li Qiye from an elder's perspective.

"She's just a woman, why make such a fuss?" Li Qiye didn't care at all, merely saying this. Although Li Yanshuang was worth nurturing, she was still far from the Ice Feather Immortal Emperor of the past!

Li Qiye's arrogant words left Nan Huairen and Protector Mo speechless for a long time. Nan Huairen himself was completely dumbfounded. Li Shuangyan, a goddess in the hearts of many, yet in Li Qiye's eyes today, she could only be a maidservant.

Nan Huairen looked at Li Qiye as if he were a monster. He could no longer see through him. How could a thirteen-year-old boy, much younger than him, possess such confidence?

Finally, Li Qiye dripped blood with the Four Symbols Stone Men. With this matter concluded, Li Qiye's trip could be considered a complete success, and he set off to return to the Washing Yan Ancient Sect!

During this period, the Elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate did not show themselves again, nor did their successor, Li Shuangyan. As for her plans, Li Qiye did not concern himself with them.

"We're going back. How... how should we report this?" As they were about to depart for the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, Protector Mo hesitated and asked Li Qiye.

Li Qiye looked at Protector Mo and smiled leisurely, "That depends on your choice. Will you stand on my side, or on the side of the Elders?"

Li Qiye's words sent a tremor through Protector Mo's heart. Li Qiye had spoken calmly, but the meaning behind his words was entirely different. Protector Mo was no fool; he had seen many situations to become a Protector.

At this moment, Nan Huairen also looked at his master. As for Nan Huairen, there was no need to mention him. He was skilled in social interactions and adept at understanding others' thoughts, even better than his master.

In that instant, Nan Huairen understood that not only he but also his master had reached a crossroads. Li Qiye's statement meant that they would either pledge allegiance to Li Qiye or continue to stand with the six Elders.

If one considered their positions – one an Outer Hall Envoy, the other a Protector – their status and standing within the Washing Yan Ancient Sect were not low. Especially Protector Mo, his position within the Washing Yan Ancient Sect was even more significant, being one of the twelve Protectors, second only to the six Elders! For a Protector to pledge allegiance to a newly admitted disciple of the sect sounded utterly absurd.

Protector Mo remained silent, while Nan Huairen, in that moment, felt a glimmer of light. It was as if a door had opened before him.

"Master," Nan Huairen took a deep breath and softly called out to Protector Mo.

Protector Mo's heart trembled. Nan Huairen was his disciple; how could he not understand his own disciple? However, this matter sounded incredibly unreliable. He, a dignified Protector, pledging allegiance to a newly admitted disciple? Such a thing was too preposterous, unless he had gone mad!

"With a word from you, I will do as you say!" Finally, Protector Mo took a deep breath, making the most significant decision of his life, a decision of extraordinary significance!

At this moment, Protector Mo felt he was going mad. He, a dignified Protector, and his master was one of the six Elders, yet he was pledging allegiance to a newly admitted disciple and concealing matters here...

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