Chapter 465

Xiao Minghuang nodded.

As Immortal King Chang Li had predicted, Lin Wanqiu and Immortal King Mo Chen returned not long afterward.

Behind them, they brought back another person.

The man's tattered white robe was now stained with golden immortal blood, making him look utterly wretched.

When they saw his face clearly, everyone present was shocked.

"Weiming Immortal King!"

This person was none other than the Weiming Immortal King, who had been defeated by Xiao Minghuang and escaped death.

"Strange, he clearly escaped, why is he coming back to die?"

"Lifeng Immortal King asked in confusion."

Everyone was puzzled; the Weiming Immortal King's actions left them completely baffled.

"Why have you returned after leaving?"

Xiao Minghuang was the first to ask a question.

"Cough cough cough cough!"

The Weiming Immortal King was breathing heavily, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

Next, he did something that shocked everyone.

All I saw was...

In front of everyone, under the watchful eyes of all, the Weiming Immortal King, a veteran Immortal King who had endured seven thousand tribulations, actually knelt down.

Despite his injuries, his still upright body collapsed to his knees as if a mountain of gold and a jade pillar had been overturned.

"Hmm..."

"This is..."

Everyone was astonished.

The Weiming Immortal King raised his head, a bitter smile forced onto his pale face.

"Ziwei Immortal King, I have been defeated and have nowhere to go. Now I stand before you, not asking for forgiveness, but only for the punishment I deserve!"

As they were talking.

With trembling hands, he took out seven or eight gleaming gold storage bags from his bosom and lined them up on the floor in front of him, along with two books.

"This is all my possessions, along with the map and ledgers of the Weiming Star Domain..."

With difficulty, the Weiming Immortal King handed over the storage bag and books.

His expression was sorrowful, filled with regret and remorse, as if he had aged tens of thousands of years in an instant.

"This..."

The guests in the hall were all stunned.

Deathly silence!

The entire palace was eerily quiet, save for a gentle breeze carrying a refreshing fragrance.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at the scene before them, unable to believe what they were seeing.

A mighty Immortal King of Seven Thousand Tribulations, Weiming Immortal King!

What are you doing?!

Should he have thorns on his back to apologize?

Is this a sign of surrender?!

"Your Highness, this thief was initially deferential, then returned, and must be harboring malicious intentions. It is difficult to discern his true nature. It would be better to take over the Weiming Star Domain. As for him, we can hand him over to the Longevity Heavenly Palace for disposal."

Lin Wanqiu suggested.

Since we've mentioned the Longevity Heavenly Palace, its two high-ranking officials are right here. Just ask them directly.

Xiao Minghuang nodded, looked at Immortal King Chang Li and Immortal King Mo Chen, and asked, "What are your thoughts on this matter, fellow Daoists?"

Immortal King Chang Li hesitated for a moment, his expression slightly complicated, and said, "Weiming Immortal King is, after all, from the Heavenly Palace. Although he provoked us first, he didn't cause any serious consequences. Now that a great calamity is approaching, it's best for us in the Eternal Heaven to strengthen our unity."

"Of course, I'm not saying that his offense against Fellow Daoist Ziwei and Fellow Daoist Lifeng shouldn't be punished. As the Immortal Queen Consort said, his star field and wealth can be handed over to Fellow Daoist Ziwei and Fellow Daoist Lifeng for them to distribute as they see fit. What do you two think?"

After she finished speaking, she looked at Xiao Minghuang and Lifeng Immortal King.

Sensing the gaze of Immortal King Chang Li, Lifeng Immortal King turned to look at Xiao Minghuang.

Since it was Xiao Minghuang who defeated the Weiming Immortal King, it should naturally be her decision.

Under the watchful eyes of so many, Xiao Minghuang did not make a decision immediately. After glancing at the Weiming Immortal King, she said softly, "Please wait a moment, everyone. I will make a decision when I return."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Xiao Minghuang turned and left, heading straight into the depths of the Immortal Palace.

Soon.

When everyone saw her return, she was holding the hand of a little girl who looked to be eight or nine years old. The little girl was charming and cute, wearing a snow-white dress, with skin as white as snow, delicate eyebrows, and Spiritual Qi, just like a work of art.

"Fellow Daoist... this is..."

The outsiders, including Immortal King Chang Li, were unaware of the little girl's identity. Seeing Ziwei Immortal King leading a little girl out, they assumed she was her disciple.

"Xiao Ying, do you remember what your sister just told you?"

Xiao Minghuang released the little girl's hand and spoke gently to her.

"Don't worry, sister."

The little girl said earnestly.

"Um."

Seeing this.

Everyone looked puzzled.

Only Ye Ruoshui and the other four women showed a knowing look in their eyes.

This little girl is Li Hongying.

She was born with a pair of eyes that could see into the soul, able to see through all evil and deceit in the world. If the Weiming Immortal King were impure, she could expose him on the spot.

Li Hongying raised her small face and looked at the Weiming Immortal King kneeling not far away. She only glanced at him before looking away.

"Big sister..."

She tugged at Xiao Minghuang's sleeve.

Xiao Minghuang bent down, kneeling beside Li Hongying, his ear close to her lips.

"He..."

As soon as Li Hongying opened her mouth, Xiao Minghuang's mind raced, and an invisible barrier rose between them, cutting off all prying eyes.

Watching this scene, the Weiming Immortal King's heart nearly leaped into his throat.

He certainly didn't think that the Ziwei Immortal King summoned such a little girl just to play tricks.

This little girl must possess some special talent, such as "detecting lies"...

He wasn't sure if the girl could see through his thoughts.

So, just now he cleared his mind, didn't think about anything, and almost forgot everything.

On the other side.

"Is that so... I understand, sister."

Xiao Minghuang nodded, smiled, stroked Li Hongying's hair, and said softly, "Xiao Ying is great, go back and play!"

"Okay! Big sister will come play with me later!"

"Yes, definitely!"

Xiao Minghuang stood up. "Xiu'er, take Xiao Ying back."

"Um!"

Xu Xiuer nodded, then pulled Li Hongying and left the venue.

Wait until they leave.

The hall fell silent once more.

The Weiming Immortal King remained prostrate on the ground, trembling uncontrollably.

"Fellow Daoist Ziwei?"

Immortal King Chang Li Changli frowned slightly. Of course, she could guess that the little girl probably had some kind of special talent, such as the ability to distinguish between reality and illusion.

However, she could also see that the little girl was only at the level of an ordinary True Immortal. Although her talent was good, she was still far from becoming an Immortal King. To make such a judgment was rather frivolous.

Xiao Minghuang returned the smile, then looked at the Weiming Immortal King, her expression turning indifferent.

"Weiming Immortal King, although you previously plotted against me and Fellow Daoist Lifeng, I will forgive you in consideration of your sincerity and the intercession of Fellow Daoists Changli and Mochen!"

"From now on, you will remain on the satellite of the Ziwei Great World. Do not cause any more trouble!"

She walked slowly toward the Weiming Immortal King.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Ziwei, and thank you both Immortal Kings."

Upon hearing this, the Weiming Immortal King breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed in gratitude.

At the same time, a sinister and fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he secretly swore an oath in his heart:

"Hmph! You wretched woman, you just wait!"

Xiao Minghuang waved his hand and accepted all the storage bags offered by the Weiming Immortal King. As for the map and account books, he handed them to Lin Wanqiu.

" In Wanqiu, you will discuss with your fellow Daoists in the Lifeng Star Domain how to divide the Weiming Star Domain."

"Yes!"

Lin Wanqiu nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing this, Lifeng Immortal King hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Sister Ziwei, you are too kind to me. Subduing Weiming Immortal King is entirely due to your efforts. If it weren't for your help, I would probably have lost all my cultivation and fallen into reincarnation. How could I still be standing here safely? I entrust this Weiming Star Domain entirely to you, sister. Please don't refuse!"

Her tone was earnest, her tone unwavering, and her attitude resolute.

"Sister Lifeng, how can this be?"

Lin Wanqiu shook her head.

"No! The Weiming Star Domain should rightfully belong to my sister as her spoils of war; I have absolutely no desire to lay a finger on it!"

The Lifeng Immortal King still declined.

At this moment, Lin Wanqiu interjected, "Since Lifeng Immortal King is unwilling to accept it for nothing, why not let the Ziwei Star Domain take over the entire Weiming Star Domain, but let our two families manage it jointly, and discuss the specific allocation later? How about that?"

"This..."

Lifeng Immortal King was taken aback, not expecting Lin Wanqiu to make such a suggestion.

She never intended to take over the Weiming Star Domain. Even if they did, as planned, and the two of them joined forces to completely defeat the Weiming Immortal King, she intended to split the spoils 50/50 with the Ziwei Immortal King.

However, given the current situation, the defeat of the Weiming Immortal King was entirely due to the efforts of the Ziwei Immortal King alone, and she felt embarrassed to profit from it further.

"... Then let's do as my sister says!"

After a moment's thought, the Lifeng Immortal King responded.

Since the specific allocation will be discussed later, she can instruct her subordinates to cooperate fully.

Her goal has shifted from allying with the Ziwei Immortal King to becoming his most steadfast supporter.