"Your Highness, please don't go! If this is a setup by the Grand Elder, we'll be in deep trouble..." Qin Shiya pleaded.
However, Tang Xiyao had already made up her mind.
If she lost her position as Cult Master this time, she wouldn't be able to go to the Holy Temple anymore!
After much thought,
She felt she should go back. At the very least, there were still some old ministers who supported her!
And there was also... Su Han, this variable!
"Su Han, can you come back with me? I'll agree to all the conditions you mentioned last time!" Tang Xiyao said pitifully.
Su Han's heart stirred!
Last time, he had asked Tang Xiyao to be his girlfriend, and also to try on some clothes, and play a game of Dou Dizhu together.
Simple things, that was all!
But Su Han hadn't expected Tang Xiyao to agree so quickly, which he found somewhat unbelievable!
"Hiss, no problem, no problem!"
Immediately, Su Han accompanied her to the Demon Slaying Assembly!
"Brother Su, I advise you, this is no joke, so you shouldn't go!" Ji Wuming, who was beside him, immediately advised.
However, Su Han was resolute!
"Brother Ji, you can't say that. The Demon Slaying Assembly is full of powerful individuals, and I am one of them. Therefore, I cannot shirk my responsibility in slaying demons!"
"Alas, as you wish!"
The group soon arrived at the assembly venue!
...
A sea of people!
Su Han's gaze swept across a vast number of experts gathered for the meeting. The scene made it seem like a martial arts competition was being held.
And in the center!
On a super-sized arena, sat several top-tier high-ranking officials!
Among them, an elder with white robes, white attire, and sharp eyebrows was the Grand Priest Qiu Dajun!
This Qiu Dajun!
In his early years, he was a Taoist priest. Later, due to his exceptional martial arts skills, he joined the Holy Cult. Over the years, he had become a top figure.
Beside Qiu Dajun sat the Five Elders.
The Five Elders were renowned figures in the martial arts world. Previously, Tang Xiyao was considered a junior in front of them...
Besides the Five Elders, there was also the unknown Nie Jianhuang!
It was rumored that Nie Jianhuang was always reclusive and preferred to be alone, but his strength was immense, so he was placed at the end.
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, Qiu Dajun, positioned in the center, signaled for everyone to quiet down.
Pointing to the Five Elders beside him, Qiu Dajun said, "Since the Five Elders are here today, I, this priest, will speak plainly. Tang Yao, did you lie before and deceive all of us? Tell us, are you not a woman? Your real name should be Tang Xiyao!"
Gulp.
If the Grand Priest had said these words earlier, Tang Xiyao might have been very worried.
But now!
Seeing the Five Elders sitting next to Qiu Dajun, she felt a sense of familiarity. After all, these Five Elders had served her tea and water under Su Han's command before.
"Speak quickly!"
"Hmph! A mere woman dares to defy the heavens and usurp the main position. What are your intentions!"
"Exactly! I always felt that many matters within our sect were not handled decisively. So it turns out it was a girl, always defecating on my head!"
"Grand Priest, with a word from you, why not cripple this Tang Yao's cultivation? It would be a retribution for her wrongdoings against us!"
The crowd erupted in support!
After all, the Grand Priest's influence seemed overwhelming now, and many priests supported him.
However.
With so many people present, it was not easy for the Grand Priest to go too far.
Therefore.
He said, "Since that's the case, I will give you an opportunity to prove yourself. Best of three, you have brought three people, and I will send out three. Whichever side wins, the other side will permanently withdraw from the Holy Cult. Do you agree?"
Upon hearing this.
Tang Xiyao's heart pounded. She knew that the Grand Priest had several million-strong cultivators under his command.
Those individuals pursued only strength their entire lives!
If she had to fight against them, Qin Shiya would surely not be a match, and it was uncertain if she herself could win...
But suddenly!
Su Han spoke, "Agree. We'll meet on the arena. The winner continues!"
Tang Xiyao, having lost her resolve, had no choice but to listen to Su Han!
Soon.
On the arena, everyone watched the spectacle unfold!
For the first match, Tang Xiyao sent out a young man who was not well-known, appearing to be only around twenty years old.
Initially, everyone thought this person was just a follower of the two women!
But they didn't expect him to be fighting the first match!
"Heh, just watch. Tang Xiyao is playing a strategy of using inferior pieces against superior ones to save her strongest for later. But unfortunately, the Grand Elder has already planned for this. The winner will continue to fight. Look at this match, once Protector Elder Meng Gu from our side steps up, their three people will be instantly finished!"
"Alas, who can say otherwise! It's a shame, such a beautiful girl, she'll probably suffer greatly in the future!"
"Hmph! After this Demon Slaying Assembly, we'll be fighting against those corpse monsters! This one now is just a sacrifice to the flag, everyone is just here for the excitement."
As quick as lightning.
At this moment, Su Han's opponent, a Protector Elder named Meng Gu, stepped forward!
Thump, thump, thump!
As Meng Gu stepped onto the stage, the ground itself began to tremble.
It was evident that Protector Elder Meng Gu's strength had reached an extremely terrifying level. As one of the Four Protectors, Meng Gu's combat power was comparable to Tang Xiyao's, both reaching the million-level.
Furthermore, Meng Gu was known for his fierce and powerful fighting style!
He had the capital to be arrogant!
"Kid, hurry up. I don't have time to mess around with a rookie. My target is Tang Yao! The Grand Priest said that as long as I defeat Tang Yao, she'll be mine, hahaha..."
Meng Gu had a sinister smile, clearly indicating his determination to win!
Su Han, at this moment, also felt that Meng Gu's strength was not to be underestimated. Like Tang Xiyao, he possessed a million combat power!
Moreover, his fierce style might be even more powerful in actual combat!
As quick as lightning.
Meng Gu, impatient from the start, charged towards Su Han with incredible speed, astonishing the onlookers.
On the platform!
The Grand Priest's face showed a hint of a smile. He looked at Tang Xiyao not far away and chuckled, "Tang Yao, Tang Yao, I advised you to join my sect back then, but you refused. How is it now? Regretting it to the core? Let me tell you something, if you are willing to join my sect now, I will spare your life this time, how about it?"
Upon hearing this.
Tang Xiyao's expression turned strange. After all, the people sitting next to the Grand Priest were all Su Han's 'servants'. Before the Five Elders even spoke, it was not his place to be so arrogant!