Chapter 331

"Wait!" The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master hurriedly stopped her. "I have come here with the Emperor's decree, why don't you come and receive it?"

438. Dispute

"What decree?" The Sun Hall Mistress stopped.

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master reached into his robes and took out a Jade Slip. He tossed it gently, and it hovered in mid-air. The Sun Hall Mistress raised his hand to catch it, opened the Jade Slip, glanced at it, and his face turned ashen. He suddenly looked up and stared at the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master.

"Uncle-Master, what do you mean by this? The Emperor actually sent Minghuang alone to the Southern Wilderness to negotiate with the demons?"

The Sun Hall Mistress's face was extremely grim. She never expected that the Emperor would be so heartless, not only refusing to protect Xiao Minghuang, but also actively pushing her out to her death!

Is it all just for the sake of their so-called continued existence?!

"Your Majesty, have you completely given up on Minghuang...?"

The Sun Hall Mistress murmured to himself, his heart filled with a mixture of grief and indignation.

She refused to believe that the teacher she had always admired was actually a coward who, when disaster struck, would only push a child to his death!

"Nephew, can't you see the current situation clearly? If it weren't for the sake of the entire Holy Academy, why would I have come all this way to tell you this?" The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master said with a stern face, "Don't you understand why the Emperor is doing this?"

"What do I understand!" The Sun Hall Mistress clenched his fists, roaring angrily, "All I see are you old fogies, sending a child to his death for the sake of so-called righteousness and the so-called Heavenly Way!"

"You are a bunch of cowards, cowards!"

The more the Sun Hall Mistress thought about it, the more excited he became, and he couldn't help but roar.

"Presumptuous!"

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master flew into a rage, his cloudy eyes flashing with fierce light, and he shouted in a deep voice, "To speak such arrogant words and insults against the Emperor is extremely disrespectful!"

Rumble!

Accompanied by terrifying pressure, the entire palace trembled violently, as if the end of the world was imminent. A vast and boundless aura swept in, crushing down upon the Sun Hall Mistress.

Sensing this terrifying pressure, the Sun Hall Mistress's expression immediately changed.

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master has been silent for so many years, and he is indeed not an easy person to get along with. This kind of pressure is already infinitely close to the Earth Immortal realm!

However, facing the terrifying old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master, the Sun Hall Mistress showed no fear, gritting his teeth and saying:

"Old man, you're really getting more and more regressive with age! Have you wasted hundreds of thousands of years of your life like a dog?!"

"Stubborn to the end!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

Bang bang bang!

In an instant, everything inside the hall exploded and shattered, turning into dust and dissipating.

The supreme power is beyond imagination; in the blink of an eye, it can destroy a mountain or a vast lake!

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master remained expressionless and calmly said, "Nephew, I was going to spare you some face because you were once Saintess. Since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Having said that, he reached out and grabbed at the Sun Hall Mistress from a distance.

In an instant, the entire hall seemed to freeze, and the flow of time in all directions seemed to slow down abnormally. Only the huge hand continued to shimmer with dazzling golden light, piercing through layers of time and pointing directly at the head of the Sun Hall Mistress.

"Old man!"

The Sun Hall Mistress roared, extending a hand that transformed into a blazing seal, reaching out to grab the opponent's arm.

The two collided, and a visible ripple spread rapidly outward from the point of contact. In an instant, the entire Sun Hall, including a nearby area, was engulfed in light.

Fortunately, although their battle was fierce, it took place inside the Sun God Palace, isolated by an array. No matter how intense the battle was inside, the outside world would not be able to perceive it.

After a muffled thud, the aftershocks dissipated, and the Sun Hall Mistress staggered back several steps. With each step he took, the floor beneath his feet shattered into dust, until finally, even the hard stone slabs collapsed and were obliterated, revealing the magma buried deep underground.

Pfft!

A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of the Sun Hall Mistress's mouth, clearly indicating that he had suffered a great loss.

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master stood unharmed in his original position and said calmly, "Nephew, it seems you have been busy with worldly affairs these past years, which has delayed your cultivation. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been unable to break through to the Supreme Realm for so long. I have been ordered by the Emperor to order you to go into seclusion and cultivate. You may not emerge from seclusion until you reach the Supreme Realm!"

"Snort."

The Sun Hall Mistress sneered, wiping the blood from his mouth. "How I act is none of your business!"

"What a sharp-tongued girl! Today, I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of your master!"

"Hmph! If my master were still alive, where would you get the audacity to spout such nonsense in front of me!"

"You bastard!"

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master was furious. His figure swayed slightly as he once again rushed in front of the Sun Hall Mistress, his five withered and shriveled fingers clenching down fiercely.

Bang bang bang!

In an instant, a series of crisp cracking sounds rang out.

With a series of cracking sounds, the Sun Hall Mistress's right arm bones shattered, blood splattered everywhere, and he was in excruciating pain.

However, the Sun Hall Mistress showed no fear. He slightly bent his left leg and kicked out with his right foot.

Thud--

With a loud crash, the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master staggered back three steps before regaining his balance. He looked down at the bloody hole in his chest, his gaze dark and gloomy.

This Sun Hall Mistress is not only incredibly powerful, but also has a resolute and unyielding character; he's a tough nut to crack!

"Nephew, you need to think this through. This is the Holy Academy, your foundation. Without the Holy Academy, you are nothing. Don't blame me for not warning you!"

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master said in a deep voice, "Before leaving, the Emperor did tacitly agree that he could 'teach' the Sun Hall Mistress a lesson, but that doesn't mean he can really deal with him at will."

After all, the Sun Hall Mistress was one of the Emperor's two disciples. After the Emperor's junior sister passed away, these two disciples were the Emperor's last thoughts. The Emperor could not allow the Sun Hall Mistress to really suffer.

"Saying all that is useless. I want to see the Emperor and have things settled face to face!"

The Sun Hall Mistress said coldly.

Since her last meeting with the Emperor, her token has been confiscated, and she can no longer request an audience with him.

"How could you possibly see the Emperor so easily?"

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master shook his head and said, "If you accept the Emperor's decree and convey this matter to Xiao Minghuang, the rest will have nothing to do with you. I can naturally speak on your behalf to the Emperor, and everyone will be happy. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Don't even think about it!"

The Sun Hall Mistress flatly refused.

But then, she suddenly realized something, stared at the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master, and slowly said, "If what you say is merely conveying the Emperor's decree, why don't you go yourself and insist that I convey it on your behalf?"

Before the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master could even respond, the Sun Hall Mistress continued, "Let me guess, it's because you dare not... No! You're just an old codger who hasn't died yet, how would you know anything about heaven and earth? It must be that the Emperor personally instructed you not to have any face-to-face communication with Princess Xiao, right?"

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master clenched his withered fingers, his face ashen, veins throbbing on his forehead, as if his thoughts had been struck, and his anger burned fiercely.

"What did you say?!"

439. If the princess dares to come, suppress her on the spot!

"Still don't understand?"

The Sun Hall Mistress chuckled dismissively, and said sarcastically, "The Emperor doesn't want you to face Princess Xiao directly because he's afraid you'll utter some arrogant words, anger her, and end up being killed by her!"

"You should be grateful to the Emperor; he saved your life. If you were facing my disciple now, you might already be dead!"

After hearing the Sun Hall Mistress's explanation, the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master finally couldn't help but roar, "Bullshit! I, a supreme being, would never fear a mere Saint Realm expert! If Princess Xiao dares to appear before me, I can suppress her on the spot!"

"Ha, you seem pretty confident."

The Sun Hall Mistress curled her lip in disdain, about to make a mocking remark, when suddenly, she raised an eyebrow. She sensed a familiar presence coming from behind her and immediately turned around.

"Minghuang... what brings you here?"

"Um?"

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master turned his head and looked over, his pupils suddenly shrinking.

In the vast hall stood a young girl dressed in a bright yellow dress. Her hair was as black as ink, her eyes shone with golden light, her skin was like solidified cream, and her features were exquisite and beautiful. Stars seemed to float around her, and her aura was ethereal and mysterious, like a celestial being descending from heaven. She gave people a dreamlike illusion, so beautiful that it was breathtaking, and people even forgot to breathe.

However, at this moment her face was icy cold, and her eyes radiated a strong killing intent, sending chills down one's spine.

It was Xiao Minghuang.

"Master, how are you?"

Seeing the Sun Hall Mistress covered in wounds and barely breathing, Xiao Minghuang's face twitched and her eyes stung.

"I am not going to die yet."

The Sun Hall Mistress gave a wry smile.

"Master, you should heal your injuries first. Leave the rest to me."

"Um."

The Sun Hall Mistress nodded. Although she was Xiao Minghuang's master, the appearance of this disciple gave her an inexplicable sense of security, as if she could rest easy as long as she entrusted everything to her.

Xiao Minghuang walked towards the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master, calmly looking at him, and said, "Are you the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master?"

"Indeed, I am the former Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master. Junior, you..."

Before the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master could finish speaking, Xiao Minghuang interrupted, "Where is the Emperor's decree? Show it to me."

"The Emperor's decree is not something that just anyone can grant..."

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master was about to refute her, but under Xiao Minghuang's cold gaze, he felt a chill for no reason and subconsciously threw the jade token away.

Xiao Minghuang reached out her jade palm and grasped the jade token. After examining it for a moment, she looked up at the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master.

"After this matter is settled, you can go back and tell the Emperor that I have agreed to go to the Southern Wilderness."

Hearing this, the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master breathed a sigh of relief. Being stared at by Xiao Minghuang's sharp gaze, he actually felt a sense of unease, like sitting on pins and needles, which he only felt when facing the Emperor.

Now that Xiao Minghuang has agreed to this matter, he can finally give an account to the Emperor.

"A wise man submits to circumstances, young friend, you are indeed virtuous. I will certainly report the situation truthfully to the Emperor upon my return!"

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master laughed heartily, then turned and left.

However, just as he turned his back, a faint voice came from behind him.

"Wait, did I say you could leave?"

"Uh... what do you mean?"

The old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master paused for a moment, then frowned and asked.

"It's nothing, it's just that you were disrespectful to my master just now, and now you think you can just leave like this?"

Upon hearing this, the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master understood that this was an attempt to avenge the Sun Hall Mistress.

He pondered for a moment and decided not to press the issue further.

"That's enough. Today's matter is settled. There's no need to make an enemy of Princess Xiao. We're both going to die anyway."

Immediately, the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master bowed slightly and said calmly, "I was rude just now, please forgive me, Sun Hall Mistress!"

He turned and left as soon as he finished speaking.

However, this time what interrupted him was not a simple sentence.

"Stop!"

As the sound rang out, an extremely dangerous aura suddenly descended upon the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master, causing the hairs on his body to stand on end.

Boom!

Almost simultaneously, the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master suddenly dodged to the side.

But he was still a step too late.

Just as he dodged, a longsword formed from condensed stars pierced through the air and struck the wall beside him with great force.

In an instant, the incredibly sturdy walls of the Sun God Palace, which had remained unbroken even after a supreme collision, were shattered by this Star Long Sword, turning into dust that vanished without a trace.

"Such immense power!"