My Wife Is The Leader Of A Demonic Cult

Chapter 384: Chapter 284: The Battle for National Destiny Shakes the World Chapter 384: Chapter 284: The Battle for National Destiny Shakes the World On the sixth of September, at the royal court of Houjin, outside a sealed chamber.

Since Zongzheng Huachun had arranged to have a final battle in Ba Mountain with the Ghost Swordsman, he entered the sealed chamber to meditate in an attempt to break through his limitations and reach the Great Grandmaster realm.

Outside the chamber, Zongzheng Yue, along with the elite of the royal court and remaining Dharma Kings of the Great Snow Mountain, sat in meditation at the door of the chamber, protecting Zongzheng Huachun day and night, ensuring that no one disturbed him in the slightest.

As the day of the duel drew nearer, there was still no sign of activity within the chamber.

Everyone waited anxiously yet patiently, knowing that the fate of Houjin and their own destinies were tightly bound to the person inside that chamber.

Just then, the stone door of the chamber began to loosen.

“Hmm!?”

Zongzheng Yue hurriedly stood up to look, and the others also nervously peeked over, their hearts pounding.

“Boom! Boom!”

The stone door of the chamber slowly opened, and Zongzheng Huachun appeared before everyone.

Compared to before, he seemed to have not changed much, his hair still a mix of gray and white, wrinkles still marking the corners of his eyes.

To become a Great Grandmaster, the True Qi inside one’s body could transform into True Yuan, which could refine a person’s internal organs and greatly increase their lifespan, making them appear younger.

But at that moment, Zongzheng Huachun’s appearance was just as old as before, and he didn’t appear any younger. Could it be that he had not achieved a breakthrough to the Great Grandmaster level?

Instantly, the hearts of the experts present sank.

“Father Emperor!”

“Holy Master!”

Zongzheng Yue and the other high-ranking masters from Great Snow Mountain hurriedly bowed to Zongzheng Huachun.

“There’s no need to be so formal.”

Zongzheng Huachun said indifferently, “This meditation was not without gains. I’ve completely fused with the spirit of the Earth Veins, and my strength has greatly increased compared to before.”

“Congratulations, Holy Master!”

Upon hearing Zongzheng Huachun say this, everyone present felt a slight consolation in their hearts.

Although Zongzheng Huachun hadn’t reached the Great Grandmaster realm, at least his cultivation had greatly improved. The Ghost Swordsman was also a Five Qi Grandmaster, and it was still uncertain who would win or lose between the two.

Zongzheng Yue sighed and felt little optimism, although Zongzheng Huachun’s cultivation had increased. However, it was said that the Ghost Swordsman’s strength had also increased, achieving the level of a Five Qi Grandmaster, and among the Five Qi Grandmasters he had fought, only Xiao Qianqiu escaped death, and all other Five Qi Grandmasters had perished, indicating the terrifying power of the Ghost Swordsman.

Had Zongzheng Huachun broke through to the Great Grandmaster level, this duel would have been utterly safe, but if not, what chances did Zongzheng Huachun have against the undefeatable Sword Immortal in battle now?

Zongzheng Huachun glanced at the high-ranking masters behind Zongzheng Yue and waved his hand, saying, “You all must be tired too, you can go back and rest.”

“Your subordinates will take their leave.”

Upon hearing this, everyone stood up, bowed, and left.

Zongzheng Yue wanted to caution everyone not to divulge this news, but noticing that Zongzheng Huachun remained silent, she didn’t say anything further. After all, Zongzheng Huachun had always managed these matters flawlessly in the past. Could his attitude today be intentional?

Zongzheng Huachun asked, “How has the royal court been lately?”

Zongzheng Yue saluted and replied, “To report to Father Emperor, everything is normal within the royal court. I have eliminated some fickle supporters and have also rooted out spies from Great Yan and the Demon Sect.”

Zongzheng Huachun sneered, “Don’t bother with them anymore. After the battle at Bashan, we can deal with them then.”

Not everyone is going to die loyal to Houjin, as in this world, the majority are like grass on top of a wall.

Zongzheng Yue nodded slightly, then thinking of something, he said, “After Zhao Zhiwu’s demise, Princes An Le, with the support of the Ghost Swordsman, became the new Human Emperor, known as the Emperor of Yong’an. According to intelligence, she quickly took control of the royal power and the court, her ruthless and decisive tactics being astonishing.”

When Zhao Zhiwu frequently summoned Zhao Xuening, Houjin’s spies had targeted her, since she also was a potential successor to become the Great Yan Emperor.

The spies from Houjin needed to monitor all potential heirs to the Human Emperor’s position.

At this moment, the situation also confirmed Houjin’s speculation as this princess had overtaken Zhao Chongyin, becoming the Great Yan Emperor.

If it had been just relying on the Ghost Swordsman, solving the court side of things wouldn’t have been so easily accomplished. Obviously, this new Human Emperor had her own iron-blooded methods, cutting through the court chaos swiftly like a hot knife through butter.

Zongzheng Huachun narrowed his eyes and said, “Zhao Zhiwu was no simple character. He left behind Princess An Le for a deeper purpose. What is the princess’s strength?”

Zongzheng Yue thought for a moment and then said, “Previously she was considered a martial arts waste and did not focus on that area. Since ascending the throne, there has not yet been a sighting of her in action.”

Zongzheng Huachun said indifferently, “Zhao Zhiwu is an old fox. He likes to keep a trick or two up his sleeve. Even if Princess An Le has no cultivation, he must still have other methods to protect the royal family. The remains of a Great Grandmaster will produce a strand of Heaven and Earth Spirit Essence. It’s not truly an invaluable treasure; we still don’t know where this Heaven and Earth Spirit Essence has gone.”