Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 1216

Chapter 1216 Gifts

The army leader took a deep breath to calm down, which was challenging for her since most people would bow down to her when she showed up anywhere. However, dealing with these ancient lineages was usually infuriating, and the Origin Seal Continent was the worst since their leader was alive and a potent threat despite her current state.

"We are only searching for a criminal. Once we find out that you're not hiding it, we will leave," she persuaded. "So, just be reasonable."

"I am being reasonable," the mayor replied. "After all, I'm not stopping you from searching. I merely warned you of your fate if you do so."

A ruthless light flashed in the commander's eyes. "All members of the Seven Moon Council wished to capture this criminal, yet you insist on not cooperating. Are you sure you're ready for the consequences?"

"All of you can enter; I'm not stopping you," the mayor rebutted with her usual smile. "The question is how many of you will return."

The commander clenched her fists so hard that sparks flew due to the friction of the metal from her armor. The council ignored the Origin Seal Continent because of this fear. Even if all of them besieged her, many of them would die in the process. One of the Sun Rulers also placed her on the protection list, meaning that Twin Flower would never fight against her. The hidden moon was too cowardly to make an enemy out of her.

Lastly, the others would not want to risk their lives to eliminate her, so they just ignored her as long as she didn't go too far. Unfortunately, over the years, the Origin Seal Continent has become a symbol that their power was not absolute.

"You'll regret this," the commander declared with raging eyes. She ordered her man to retreat, and a formation manifested above their heads to teleport them away. The mayor sneered before returning to her mansion.

"As expected of the Sect Madam," Wang Qi muttered. "I can't wait for the sect master to have this level of power. I bet he'll be even more domineering."

"Is that so?"

Wang Qi was shocked, and before he could react, his surroundings had changed. When he saw the beautiful woman opposite him, he instinctively said: "Sect Madam, I mean, Empress." He quickly bowed to show his respect.

"You can be at ease," Wu Hong stated calmly. "Why are you here?"

"I came to send the sect master's regards," Wang Qi said. He suddenly realized he was in too much of a hurry and should have asked the sect master for a handwritten note. However, it was too late, so he decided to improvise. "He wanted you to know he was here and was doing fine."

"Is that so?" Wu Hong muttered. She thought briefly, and as she was about to say something, she sensed something outside the cultivation room. She sighed mentally before opening the formation. "What do you want?"

"I sense someone with the sect's luck has arrived. I thought the kid came to see you," Yan Hai replied.

"Ancestor," Wang Qi said in surprise before bowing even deeper. If his worship of Wu Hong was more out of fear for her strength, this one was out of respect for his sect's founder.

"You can stand up," Yan Hai nodded. "Hmm, I don't recognize you, but you have Turtle's aura."

"The Turtle Shell Emperor was the one who gifted my immortality."

"Since you're alive, I'm guessing you did not abandon your role as guardian?"

"I would never," Wang Qi quickly said. "The sect master needed some talent, and he chose me."

"That's good," Yan Hai nodded. "How is that boy Wang Wei doing? Has he contacted the sect?"

"In a manner of speaking," Wang Qi replied. "The sect master doesn't want to get the sect too involved, but they've provided resources as a starting fund."

"Not getting the sect involved? That's something Brother Qishan would have done," Yan Hai muttered. "Did they treat him well? Or do I need to intervene?"

"Yes. The sect master was very satisfied with the aid."

"Don't beat around the bush and speak." Yan Hai had dealt with enough of these slimy advisors to know what they were thinking.

"Well, the sect master is looking for unique resources for his body refining. I tried to convince him to ask the sect for help or even the Empress, but he was being stubborn," Wang Qi explained.

"Body Refining? Is he looking for Dao Monarch Qianwu's inheritance? He doesn't need to hurry and should take this time to open the Gate of Power."

"He's already done that."

"What?" Yan Hai was genuinely surprised, especially since she knew the plan was for Desolate to guide him through the tribulations.