The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 454 The Man Who Dares to Provoke the Lord...

Not to mention that Gong Tinglan and Young Master Feng felt wronged and innocent, they were completely unaware that so many things had suddenly happened in the royal family, and even the royal family's elders were caught off guard.

This happened strangely and suddenly, without any warning. Or rather, they never expected that someone would dare to provoke them and actually attack the royal family. They couldn't believe it!
If it were an ordinary royal family, it would be better, but that one was also of Xuan clan blood, became the overlord of the world, and ruled the country for two hundred years. His fortune was much stronger than that of other Xuan clans, and his blessings and prosperity were naturally not small.

Such good fortune could not protect Prince Jing, who was afflicted by a vengeful ghost and was on the verge of death. Even Daoist Ruoxu, who went to exorcise the evil spirit, suffered a backlash and fell into a coma.

Looking at the Golden Palace, where the dragon energy is strongest, it is the main hall built on the dragon vein. Yet, strange phenomena have also appeared there. Isn't that a sign that fortune and prosperity are not guaranteed?
What's most unsettling is that even if there were evil spirits using underhanded tricks, that person still succeeded, unafraid of the backlash from the true dragon's aura or the punishment from heaven. Is this person perhaps not a child of the heavens?
What alarmed the elders was whether this incident meant that the fortunes of the Tantai royal family were about to decline.
Yes, no dynasty lasts forever, and no family can last for a thousand years. What is united will eventually divide, and what is divided will eventually unite. The power of the world changes, just like the changing of the sun and moon. There will always be a day when things will change!

No one dared to voice these thoughts and ideas, though they did stir a slight ripple in their hearts.

Master Zhishang looked at the stars in the sky, pinched his knuckles, and sighed.

The Purple Star was shrouded in shadows, and strange stars were shining brightly. This was clearly a threat. He couldn't help but recall his divination: the nation's fortunes were declining, and he had to grant the request.

Could this alien planet be her, the ninth daughter of the Lang family who attained enlightenment through the Golden Lotus?

"Having emerged from seclusion this time, I learned that you had your eye pecked out by an eagle, which is truly..."

Master Zhishang turned his head and looked at Kongxuzi, who was also an elder, with a wry smile, and said, "You also participated in the battle against the zombies. Was it really her who killed them?"

Kongxuzi nodded: "I dare to swear on my own Dao."

Zhi Shang paused for a moment, somewhat hesitant, and said, "Did I make a mistake in my divination? She should have caused turmoil in Da Dan."

Kongxuzi smiled faintly and said, "Do you know that if the Way of Heaven is not right, there will always be people who can turn it around? Such people are born with immense fortune and also bear a mission. Fellow Daoist Zhishang, the Way that we used to uphold should also change with the times, return to our original Way, and uphold our Dao heart. Perhaps only then will our journey of cultivation on the Dao not have been in vain."

Zhi Shang was slightly shaken: "If the people are in turmoil..."

“Then let us join the world to protect the common people. You and I joined the Xuan Clan in the same way, only it has changed its nature.” Kong Xuzi smiled self-deprecatingly: “But fortunately it’s not too late.”

"Regarding the matter concerning the royal family, what are your thoughts, Fellow Daoist Kongxuzi? Do you think she was the one who did it?" Zhishang asked in a low voice.

Kong Xuzi shook his head: "I dare not say. If not, then the royal family has lost its way and is isolated, its fortune has declined, and this is a warning from Heaven. If so, then the fact that she can do this and is not afraid of the true dragon's backlash shows that her fortune is even greater than that of the royal family. Moreover, she has the Golden Lotus to prove her Dao, so she will not turn to evil. Such a person with strong fortune and righteousness is a good thing for the Daoist sect!"

Zhishang was stunned.

To be able to cause celestial phenomena and not fear the backlash from the Tantai royal family's fortune is not only a matter of ability, but also of luck!
"Let's go. We've been paid by the emperor, so we should at least go and see what kind of poison Prince Jing has been afflicted with," Kong Xuzi said with a hint of helplessness.

Zhi Shang's eyes showed disgust. For the first time, he felt that this identity was a hindrance. He felt a little nauseous at being paid by the emperor.

At Prince Jing's residence, many Taoist priests of considerable skill stood in Prince Jing's sleeping quarters. Looking at Prince Jing's rotting flesh, which was emanating black energy, they were all somewhat alarmed. Had it decomposed too quickly in just a few days?
Gong Tinglan, however, looked at the black talisman on Prince Jing's neck and was greatly alarmed. She blinked silently and took two steps back.

Young Master Feng was fiddling with a string of beads made from lightning-struck wood. Seeing his expression, his eyes flashed, and he quietly walked to his side, saying, "What did you see?"

Gong Tinglan shook her head: "He's definitely going to die; there's no way to save him."

Young Master Feng raised an eyebrow and said, "How could a mere vengeful ghost be difficult for Fellow Daoist Ding Shen?"

Gong Tinglan crossed her arms and said, "It's not difficult for you, Fellow Daoist Qianyu. Why don't you try to drive it away? Let me see the power of your Thousand Wood Flowing Pearl."

Young Master Feng said coolly, "Are you trying to take the blame if you don't do something? Especially the Gong family, Emperor Anhe almost questioned you. You are more feared by the royal family than our Feng family."

"If you have too many lice, they won't itch. Let him think what he wants. Does doing this prove my innocence? No, as long as the Gong family is not on good terms, they will always be a thorn in our side." Gong Tinglan looked at him with a half-smile and said, "As for the Feng family, they should think carefully, especially about how they plan to proceed after this incident."

Young Master Feng's eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't respond to this. It was too early to judge whether the royal family's fortunes were declining.
Gong Tinglan saw that he didn't respond, smiled sarcastically, and then looked at Prince Jing with undisguised disgust in her eyes. His sins of killing were too heavy, and even the blessings of his bloodline could not cover it up. He should die sooner and be reborn sooner, so as not to waste the cultivation and spiritual power of his fellow Daoists!

The royal elders, unable to reach a good conclusion, looked at Gong Tinglan and asked, "Young Master Gong, in your opinion, how should we cure the poison in Prince Jing's body?"

"There's no need to save him; his lifespan has come to an end."

Everyone was stunned. What does that mean?
It's just the venom of a vengeful ghost. Just remove it, why does it have to kill you?

“Young Master Gong, the evil path is rampant. This is undoubtedly a provocation against us righteous people. If we don’t eliminate it, wouldn’t that be going against the path we cultivate? Is it possible that even with all our efforts, we can’t eradicate this mere evil?” Some people disagreed.

Gong Tinglan fiddled with the talisman embroidered on his sleeve and said, "Fellow Daoists are welcome to try and see if they can snatch the person back from the clutches of Yama. My cultivation is still shallow, and I cannot do it."

Everyone was stunned.

Young Master Feng was also shocked. Did this mean that Prince Jing had already been added to the King of Hell's list?

Gong Tinglan pointed to the right side of Prince Jing's neck: "He has been nailed with a soul-locking curse, which means his soul has been locked and he is someone that Yama wants to arrest. This is also the legendary Yama's Decree. Who among you can snatch him from Yama?"

If the King of Hell wants someone dead at midnight, he will not let them live until dawn!
Everyone was shocked. A warrant from the King of Hell? Does such a thing really exist?
Rong Huanxuan, who had been standing silently in the crowd, watching Gong Tinglan intently, could no longer hold back upon hearing this. Ignoring Elder Liu's warning, she blurted out, "Then why not invite the future Princess Consort of Jing? Isn't she a righteous person with the Golden Lotus as her proof of her Dao? Since Prince Jing is her fiancé, would he dare to snatch her away from the King of Hell?"

　Now, when my muscles ache, I almost always suspect I've been bitten by mosquitoes...

　　(End of this chapter)