The Lotus Cloud Sect's legacy

"Your Majesty... the position of immortal master is reserved for disciples sent out by the Lotus Cloud Sect. May I ask whether this cultivator also comes from the Lotus Cloud Sect?" the deputy chancellor standing at the front could not help asking.

The King of Qi raised an eyebrow, his presence imposing even without anger. "What, Lord Tang? Are you accusing me of breaking our agreement with the Lotus Cloud Sect by choosing another cultivator as Great Qi's immortal master? I wasn't the one who broke the agreement. That bitch Liu Shuyue did! Everyone in the world can see that!"

"I would never dare, Your Majesty," the deputy chancellor hurriedly explained. "I merely worry that, should the Lotus Cloud Sect hold us accountable—"

"That would be a hundred years from now!" The King of Qi interrupted. "And if we have no immortal master now, Great Qi may fall within ten years. Do you think I cannot judge which matters more?"

The ministers were left speechless.

His tone softened. "I know you are loyal and concerned for Great Qi's safety, but am I not concerned as well? Immortal Master Jiang has also said that, should the Lotus Cloud Sect be willing to send a new disciple, or should Liu Shuyue confess her crimes and surrender, he will relinquish the position immediately. Isn't that right?"

"Of course," Jiang Ning said calmly.

"Besides, I had my reasons for choosing him as immortal master. No one without some ability could hold this position." The King of Qi looked at him. "Tell the ministers what you are capable of."

The man turned to face everyone in the hall. "The reason Liu Shuyue was able to gather a force of cultivators so quickly lies in her slaying of the dragon. A dragon represents a king, and