There are no ancestors at all; I made them all up.

Chapter 138 Who is in favor and who is against?
Duanlang Pavilion is located on the outskirts of Wanghai City, perched on a cliff, offering views of the sea and the sound of the waves.

At this moment, in the main seat on the top floor, sat a refined-looking man dressed in a dark brocade robe, toying with a crimson jade cup.

Below them stood several people respectfully, all of whom were the leaders of several minor sects in Nanbin. The two in the lead were Li Wantao, the leader of the Black Shark Gang, and Di Mo, the master of the Angry Dragon Island. One was wiry and fierce-looking, and the other was tall and thin with a cold aura.

“Reporting to Master Li,” a monk stepped forward quickly and whispered, “invitations have been sent to all the families in Nanbin as you instructed, and they are all on their way to be delivered.”

“Very good.” Mr. Li smiled, his gaze sweeping over a middle-aged cultivator in the corner whose cultivation was suppressed and whose aura was weak.

“Zheng Jiao,” Mr. Li said gently, “You didn’t do your job as a proper sect leader, but instead became a lackey of the Great Yan, which is why you are suffering this hardship. However, if you are willing to give me a few more spies, I can allow you to go to the Southern Yan Continent to establish your own sect. When the Holy Dynasty arrives in the east, you may be able to return home in glory.”

"Pah!" Zheng Jiao spat out bloody foam. "Southern Flame Demon Cave! How dare those barbaric demons who eat raw meat and drink blood lay their hands on Eastern Spirit?" He suddenly turned his head and glared at Li Wantao and the others. "You, as leaders of a sect, are willing to be lackeys, a disgrace to your ancestors!"

"You lackey of the Great Yan Dynasty, how dare you talk about us like that!"

Li Wantao's face turned purple, and the Black Shark Blade in his hand hummed as if about to be unleashed, but was stopped by Mr. Li with a flick of his sleeve.

“Stubborn to the end.” Mr. Li sighed softly, raised his hand and pointed, a point of dim light entering Zheng Jiao’s brow.

Amidst screams of agony, Zheng Jiao bled from all seven orifices and convulsed as if struck by lightning.

A moment later, a wisp of hazy smoke drifted out from his seven orifices, which Mr. Li pinched between his fingertips and gently rubbed.

"Oh? And there's also Shui Yaoniang, the mistress of Bichao Dock, and another person..." He lowered his voice, "Chen Qing, the sect leader of the Hidden Star Sect... Hidden Star?"

He paused slightly, then asked, "Which of you knows the background of this Hidden Star Sect?"

The assembled cultivators looked at each other, all bewildered.

Suddenly, a man stepped forward from the corner. It was Zhao He, the master of Flying Fish Island. He bowed and said, "Reporting to Master Li, I know about this sect. The Hidden Star Sect is located in the far south of Nanbin. Its mountain gate is dilapidated. After the previous sect leader, Zhou Yuanjing, passed away, it should have disappeared without a trace. However, his disciple, Chen Qing, has been gradually improving his cultivation for some reason. He seems to have made some contributions in the rotation of soldiers!"

"Oh?" Mr. Li narrowed his eyes. "How much benefit did he gain from the rotation of soldiers that he's no longer afraid of death?"

As he spoke, he swept his gaze across the crowd and said, "Listen up, all of you! At today's alliance meeting, anyone who captures or kills the imperial court's lackeys will be credited. If you can capture the remaining two alive, I will grant him the position of leader of the Nanbin Alliance!"

"We are willing to die for Mr. Li!" Li Wantao raised his arm first, and the eyes of all the cultivators in the hall glowed red, their killing intent surging like a tide.

"Good!" Mr. Li nodded and said, "The people are of goodwill. You may all go to the main hall and make arrangements for the alliance meeting!"

After the crowd had dispersed, he suddenly chuckled softly towards the empty space: "Fellow Daoist Hong, it's time to show yourself."

A blood-red shadow twisted, and a woman in a red dress emerged from the flames.

Her eyes were fiery red, and three bloody streaks ran down her cheeks to her neck.

Rainbow Phoenix.

"I came only for the murderer of my brother." Her voice was hoarse and cold.

Mr. Li played with the jade cup: "Fellow Daoist, rest assured, the intelligence is very clear. The one who killed your brother was a sword cultivator. Today, all parties in Nanbin have gathered. If we force this person to take action, we will need you to suppress him..." Before he finished speaking, he suddenly raised his eyes!
"Chi la——"

A golden streak flashed across the distant horizon, and the sword's cry echoed through the air!

"Yin God Sword Cultivator!" Hong Feihuang's pupils blazed with blood-red flames as her figure transformed into a crimson rainbow and soared into the sky.

"Wait!" Master Li transmitted his voice urgently, "The Five Elements of the Eastern Spirit are in their cycle, which is the time when the sword path's fortune is at its peak. Be careful..."

Unfortunately, before he could finish speaking, the crimson rainbow had already disappeared into the vast sea and sky.

Mr. Li frowned, his face showing anger.

"A perfectly good thug, and he ran away!"

"As expected, my luck is on the rise!"

In the sky, Yue Qingxiao rode on sword light, the gale splitting the clouds, and rushed straight towards Mingxia Mountain.

After his rotation of troops was completed and his merits were secured, he rushed over without a moment's rest upon hearing news of Chen Qing. He was just planning how to catch up with him and discuss matters when he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine!

"Ok?"

He turned around abruptly, and a crimson rainbow streaked through the air, its murderous aura overwhelming, heading straight for his back!
"What a fierce woman! She ambushed me and tried to kill me! I have to get rid of her first before I can turn around and deal with her!" Yue Qingxiao stared intently, quickly drew his sword, and the flying sword beneath his feet rang out, its speed suddenly increasing several times over, transforming into a thin, sharp golden line as it swiftly fled.

"Where do you think you're going!" Hong Feihuang's voice was like scraping bones, and blood-red light surged as she relentlessly pursued him.

Two streaks of light, one after the other, streaked across the azure sky and sea, their piercing roars causing all the cultivators rushing to the alliance to look up in awe.

As soon as Chen Qing landed with Canglang Jushi and Shi Chongshan, he was drawn to the sudden life-or-death chase.

"There's someone here with a very strong aura, one foot already in the Golden Core stage! This alliance meeting is indeed extraordinary. If I make a move, I must not be careless!" Chen Qing only glanced at it before his gaze returned to the imposing giant pavilion in front of him.

The pavilion door was wide open, and there were many figures inside, with a faint commotion.

He thought to himself, "On the other hand, if I go in, should I wait for them to set up their formation and then fight for the alliance according to the rules, or..."

Upon realizing this, Chen Qing thought to himself that he was indeed not good at planning these things. So he turned to the Canglang Hermit beside him, who was still restless, and said, "Fellow Daoist Canglang, after we enter the pavilion later, please step forward to mediate and stabilize the situation. I will observe first. If conditions permit, we can skip the intermediate steps."

He naturally felt that he was discussing countermeasures with the two of them.

Canglang Jushi's heart skipped a beat: "What does Sect Leader Chen mean?"

Chen Qing then said, "If the situation is unfavorable, or if the situation is favorable, I will take action directly!"

Immediately, the hearts of Canglang Jushi and Shi Chongshan sank!

However, they soon forgot about their worries.

The noisy voices inside the pavilion suddenly fell silent the moment they stepped in, and countless gazes converged from all directions, especially focusing on Chen Qing's unfamiliar face.

Canglang Jushi slowed his pace subconsciously. He turned his head and whispered, "Something seems amiss?"

Shi Chongshan placed his right hand on the hilt of his sword and said in a deep voice, "There is murderous intent."

"Halt!" A chilling shout rang out from ahead.

Black Shark Gang Leader Li Wantao pushed through the crowd, strode forward, looked at Chen Qing, and asked, "A new face? State your name! Which sect are you from? What brings you here?"

"Is the Hundred Boat Alliance open to all sects of Nanbin?" Chen Qing continued walking, meeting the piercing gaze. "Mingxia Mountain, Chen Qing, of course I'm here to attend the conference."

As soon as his name was mentioned, many people began to whisper among themselves, their expressions varying.

"You are Chen Qing?" Li Wantao asked with a smile.

at this time.

"Boom!" A figure crashed through the window frame on the side of the attic and tumbled out!

She was a pretty young woman, dressed in a light blue outfit that was torn in several places, with her hair ribbon broken and her wet black hair sticking to her cheeks.

The mistress of Bichaowu, Shuiyao Niang.

Her gaze was sharp as lightning, sweeping over Chen Qing and the other two before her. It lingered on Chen Qing's face for a moment, and she recognized him. She immediately transmitted her thoughts: "Sect Leader Chen! Run! We've been exposed! Fellow Daoist Zheng has been murdered!"

Chen Qing's pupils suddenly contracted!
"Trying to leave?" A cold laugh rang out from inside the pavilion.

Di Mo walked out slowly.
Li Wantao's gaze swept over the injured Shui Yaoniang, and he grinned: "Brother Di, since you made a move, how come she still has the energy to jump around?"

Di Mo glanced at Li Wantao indifferently and said, "She can't leave."

The words have not yet fallen.

"hold head high--"

A deafening roar resounded from the sea cliffs below Broken Wave Pavilion!

The sound waves rolled on, causing people's blood and qi to surge, and those with weaker cultivation levels felt dizzy.

The seawater burst open, and a huge black shadow emerged from the waves!

Its dark blue scales gleamed coldly, and its ferocious head had a single horn like a spear. Its gaping maw revealed its gleaming fangs!

A vicious dragon that has existed for a hundred years!

The evil dragon had been gathering its strength for a long time. With a flick of its tail, it fiercely lashed out at Shui Yaoniang, who had set up her escape light!
Shui Yaoniang's face turned pale, and in her haste, she only had time to set up a layer of protective spiritual light in front of her.

Wow!

Suddenly, the seawater trembled and surged, causing the evil dragon to stagger and lose its footing!

Shui Yaoniang quickly seized the opportunity to escape, but still glanced back at Chen Qing and sent a telepathic message: "Fellow Daoist, retreat quickly!"

"He's using telepathy? He can't escape!"

Li Wantao took a step forward with a sinister grin, his body surging with black energy, and the aura of his Yin spirit made the surrounding minor sect cultivators gasp for breath.

"That scoundrel Di Mo boasts loudly, yet he can't even catch a little wench. He deserves to never be the leader of the alliance! I'm different!"

He narrowed his long, narrow eyes and said to Chen Qing, "Today I'll let you see what you're made of, you down-on-your-luck sect leader! How dare you get involved in this kind of thing!"

As he spoke, he suddenly stretched out his right hand, his five fingers all black, with a fishy wind swirling around his fingertips, condensing into three shark head phantoms, which went straight for Chen Qing!
As the claws swept past, all the onlookers paled in shock!
If this claw lands firmly, not only flesh and blood, but even black iron will be torn apart!
Chen Qing released his left hand, which had been manipulating the seawater with a hand seal, and then grabbed forward with his fingers spread wide.

"laugh--"

The three ferocious shark-head phantoms collided with Chen Qing's five fingers, disintegrating inch by inch like boiling water poured on snow, turning into foul-smelling black smoke!
Li Wantao's sinister smile suddenly froze, and his pupils shrank to pinpoints!
"you……"

A figure flashed before his eyes, and Chen Qing had already closed to within three feet of him!
"This is bad!" A warning bell rang in Li Wantao's mind, and he felt his soul tremble!
He instinctively raised his arm to block, and black energy surged on his arm, condensing into a shark-scale shield shadow covered with fangs!

late!

Chen Qing raised his hand, and his five fingers burst forth with yellow-green sword light!
The five sword talismans vibrated and resonated beneath his skin and flesh, and his hand had become a miniature killing array composed of five peerless and ferocious swords!
"Crack!"

A sword finger swept across!

The shark's arm scales snapped off instantly, and half of its forearm flew high into the air!
"what--"

A bloodcurdling scream echoed throughout Duanlang Pavilion.

Li Wantao staggered backward, black blood gushing from his severed arm!

"You little beast! How dare you destroy my Dharma body!!" His single eye was bloodshot, and he looked like a madman. His only remaining left hand slapped the sharkskin bag at his waist!
"Roar!"

A burst of black light erupted from the bag's opening, and a fist-sized, jet-black bone sphere shot out, wreathed in poisonous flames!
This is the "Ten Thousand Poisons Corroding Bone Pearl" that Li Wantao has nurtured for a hundred years. Once it is unleashed, the poisonous fire will burn the soul and corrode the bones, and even the Yin spirit will find it difficult to escape!
"Destroy my body and soul!"

The black bead of poisonous fire, carrying the ferocious power to incinerate everything, slammed down on Chen Qing!
Chen Qing remained expressionless. He suddenly brought his five fingers together, then clenched them like a sword. A yellow-green rainbow pierced through the black bead, and before it could stop, it swept across Li Wantao's horrified face.

"puff!"

Li Wantao's head exploded! Red and white fragments mixed with bone fragments flew everywhere!

"Boom!"

The pitch-black bone sphere then exploded from the inside out!

Countless shattered bone fragments mixed with filthy poisonous fire turned into a rain of black dust that fell onto the headless corpse, instantly burning most of it.

The next moment, a Yin spirit screamed and fled in panic from the place where its head had exploded. Ignoring the scorching sunlight, it turned into black smoke and fled!

The next moment, a hand appeared above the Yin spirit and gently grasped it.

The Buddha's light flowed, grinding like a millstone.

"Uh……"

The venomous screams abruptly ceased.

The entire room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop!

Their eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.

The infamous Black Shark Gang leader Li Wantao, who had been famous for centuries and was known for his ruthlessness, was killed in a single encounter by this unknown Mingxia Mountain sect leader!
Thump, thump, thump!

Di Mo, the Lord of the Angry Dragon Island, turned deathly pale and took three steps back!

He hurriedly summoned back the century-old evil dragon that had been stirring up the waves, and it stayed by his side to protect him!

The ferocious dragon's head stared intently at Chen Qing, its vertical pupils revealing a fear as if facing a natural enemy!
Chen Qing withdrew his hand, looked around the room, and his gaze swept over the faces filled with fear.

“Very well,” he suddenly said. “Now that you all know my purpose, I’ll save myself the trouble of figuring out how to be tactful and how to proceed step by step.”

At this point, Chen Qing smiled and said, "I am Chen Qing, and I have come here today to become the leader of the Nanbin Hundred Boats Alliance!"

"Who's in favor?"

"Who objects?"

　I'll try to update around 11 PM for the second chapter...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)