Chapter 619: Chapter 612: Forcing the Palace

Inside the Bloodthirsty Sect, within a certain valley.

Overhead, the sky was densely packed with dark clouds, furious lightning, and thunder, with bolts thick as a baby’s arm constantly falling from the void.

Where these bolts of lightning struck, serpents of electricity danced chaotically, and thunder light burst forth in all directions, making it utterly impossible for the average person to discern what exactly was happening within.

In other areas of the valley, not directly beneath the descent of the lightning but still affected by its force, the rocks had turned scorched and blackened, while many of the bushes and shrubs had been directly reduced to ash.

This terrifying scene, accompanied by the flashing lightning and booming thunder, lasted for nearly the duration of burning a stick of incense before it gradually subsided.

At the very center where the lightning had struck, Ye Qingqing’s complexion was pale, her hair disheveled, even her purple palace dress, the vestment robe she wore, had been torn to shreds.

“Finally stepped into the Ninth Realm, successfully passed the Heavenly Tribulation…”

After taking several deep breaths, sparks of electric light seemed to accompany her breathing.

This condition persisted for dozens of breaths before gradually returning to normal.

Having caught her breath, she moved her body a little and looked around.

“Congratulations, Sect Master! Hail the Sect Master!”

“Sect Master Ye, your successful breakthrough is a fortune for our sect.”

“From today on, our Bloodthirsty Holy Sect boasts yet another Nine Realms Heavenly Tribulation.”

…

Passing the thunder tribulation is a task no one else can help with; each must rely solely on themselves.

However, given the terrifying magnitude of the event and its occurrence at the core heartland of the sect, it was impossible for the others within the sect not to notice.

Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, several other Supreme Elders, and various elders and Hall Masters had all gathered here at the first opportunity.

Seeing that Ye Qingqing had successfully passed the tribulation, many stepped forward to congratulate her.

“Joy shared is joy doubled!”

“Gentlemen, during this time of my seclusion and breakthrough, has the sect been peaceful?”

“Before my breakthrough, I said that once I succeed, and step into the Nine Realms Thunder Tribulation, we should set the sect in motion.”

“A lion that always sleeps and does not show off its claws lacks any true authority.”

“I think the territories occupied by the major sects adjacent to us are a bit too vast; they should cede some cities to us appropriately. What do you think?”

With quite the demeanor of a strong woman and for the sake of the sect’s expansion, Ye Qingqing could truly be said to work tirelessly.

Having just passed the tribulation and still not having had a chance to rest, the first thing on her mind was the expansion of the sect.

Hearing her words, the others exchanged glances, their expressions clearly a bit peculiar.

Everyone looked between each other, and finally, most eyes converged on Ouyang Ming.

Currently, in the Bloodthirsty Sect, Ouyang Ming held the highest seniority, the greatest age, and equally, the strongest power.

He had always taken great care of Ye Qingqing, and aside from her master Fang Qingshan, the person most familiar with Ye Qingqing in the sect was naturally Ouyang Ming.

Everyone looked to him, simply expecting him to take the lead.

With a light sigh, Ouyang Ming stepped forward, his expression complex as he turned to Ye Qingqing and said, “The matter of expanding the sect should be discussed at length and addressed later.”

“Actually, Qingqing, during your seclusion, significant events indeed occurred within the sect.”

“However, discussing them here seems slightly inappropriate. You’ve just passed the Heavenly Tribulation, so you should rest for now.”

“In the Assembly Hall inside, we await your presence; there we will convene and discuss this matter thoroughly!”

Whatever the case, Ye Qingqing still remained the Sect Master of the Bloodthirsty Sect.

Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, and others might have decisions to enforce and actions to undertake, which they could push through forcefully, but they certainly couldn’t bypass Ye Qingqing, the Sect Master.

Was it necessary to ask for her opinion? Perhaps not, but notifying her was definitely essential!

“Qingqing, although the Heavenly Tribulation hasn’t caused you much harm, it has left you looking a bit disheveled.”

“Go back and take a bath, then change your clothes.”

“As for the Sect affairs, there’s no need to rush. Elder Ming just mentioned that we are all waiting for you in the Great Hall!”

As soon as Ouyang Ming’s voice fell, Fang Qingshan, as Ye Qingqing’s master, similarly stepped forward and added.

“Okay! I’ll definitely make it to the Great Hall within an hour!”

Their words clearly gave Ye Qingqing a sense of ominous foreboding.

Although it was only Ouyang Ming and Fang Qingshan who had spoken, they represented the opinion of most people present.

Since they had spoken thus, Ye Qingqing could hardly object; she clenched her teeth, nodded once, and with a sway of her delicate body, she shot towards the valley outside.

…

An hour later, inside the Great Hall on the Main Peak of the Sect.

Ye Qingqing, who had just arrived and heard Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, and others finish explaining the situation, slammed her hand on the table and stood up.

She glared at the people present, “To abandon everything here and move overseas?”

“Impossible, I will never agree.”

“Ever since I joined the Sect, I have known only the Bloodthirsty Holy Sect of the West Barbarian Mountain—never have I heard of any overseas Main Lineage.”

“That Yang Dingtian, who knows what sort of person he is? How can you be sure he isn’t deceiving you?”

Since taking over as the Sect Master of the Bloodthirsty Sect, she had worked diligently and devoted herself entirely to expanding the Sect.

Over the years, with her efforts, the current Bloodthirsty Sect had at least doubled in both population and territory compared to when she first took over as Sect Master.

The entire Sect was flourishing, and its prospects were ever bright.

She had just passed the Heavenly Tribulation, and temporarily put aside stabilizing her Realm, her mind preoccupied with the expansion of the Sect.

For the growth and expansion of the Sect, how much effort and heart had she put in…

But now, because of a mere word from someone, Ouyang Ming and Gui Wuya suddenly proposed abandoning everything here and moving the entire Sect overseas.

How could she endure this, how could she not be furious!

“Sect Master Ye, moving the Sect and relocating overseas is a decision made after discussion by all of us.”

“By calling you here to discuss things, we are informing you, not soliciting your opinion.”

“Besides, according to the rules of the Sect, after you step into the Ninth Realm Heavenly Tribulation, you automatically become a Supreme Elder and you are no longer the Sect Master.”

“Including you, there are already seven Supreme Elders in the Sect, of whom six have agreed to the move overseas. With only you objecting, what use is there?”

At this moment, the person who said this was Gui Wuya who sneered, his face showing a trace of mockery.

Inside the Great Hall, after Gui Wuya’s words, some immediately voiced their agreement, some nodded in approval, some bowed their heads in silence, adopting an implicit agreeing stance.

The ones truly on Ye Qingqing’s side, willing to speak up for her, were nowhere to be found.

Even her most respected master, Fang Qingshan, kept his head down without a word, apparently also agreeing with moving the Sect overseas.

“You want to force a coup?”

“The words of that Yang Dingtian, you take at face value—that’s your own matter, don’t drag the entire Sect into this.”

“The world doesn’t have a feast that doesn’t end; you want to relocate overseas, feel free to do so, I definitely won’t stop you; but to drag the entire Sect along, that’s absolutely not going to happen.”

“If it weren’t for this matter, I naturally wouldn’t mind stepping down from the position of Sect Master, but now, if you want me to step down, I will not withdraw and will fight to the end.”

“As long as I have a breath in me, our Bloodthirsty Holy Sect can never possibly move overseas entirely—this is what I, Ye Qingqing, am saying!”

Determined and strong, glaring at everyone present, Ye Qingqing did not hold back, furiously rebuked.

“Moving overseas isn’t the opinion of an individual, but is a decision made by everyone.”

“Qingqing, why must you be so stubborn, what’s the point in this?”

Looking directly at Ye Qingqing, Ouyang Ming sighed deeply.