Chapter 78: Chapter 78 The Contest of the Saintess Begins

“I just forgot to congratulate Junior Sister on her big day at the palace,”

“We’ve just thought to come and say a word.”

Zhu Qin said with a smile, and Yayun by her side did likewise.

“Then thank you, Senior Sisters.”

“If Senior Sister has nothing else, please step aside. I need to prepare the items I’ll need for my trip to Duanbei City.”

Liu Qingqing slightly bowed as a gesture and was quite unapologetic.

The three of them were in a competitive relationship, and minor conflicts were not uncommon on ordinary days. Duels were frequent, so she certainly didn’t believe the two genuinely came to sincerely wish her well.

After all, she was well aware that it was these two who had stirred up rumors within the Sect, previously mocking her husband as a worthless man!

“Junior Sister Liu truly has good fortune to have turned a misfortune into a blessing to become the Young Lady of the Gu Family.”

“Besides congratulating Junior Sister on your great joy, we should also congratulate you on your imminent victory of the Saintess position,”

“After all… with the Gu Family as your backer, this competition is practically unnecessary, isn’t it?”

“Who could say otherwise… Our families are merely comparable to Junior Sister’s family in foundation. At most, we can mix in and get some merits at Duanbei City.”

“How could we compare with the colossal presence of the Gu Family?”

The two harmonized with one another, also revealing their true thoughts.

Ever since the news came from the Gu Family, the two had been thrown into disarray.

They had thought to take advantage of the month’s head start to leave Liu Qingqing, the most likely candidate, behind.

But now the situation had turned even more unfavorable for them. Although they were at odds like fire and water on normal days, today they had joined forces to contend with Liu Qingqing, at least to hold her back first. It wouldn’t be too late for them to fight each other afterward!

“I never thought to rely on my husband’s position as Young Master to use the Gu Family to compete for the Saintess position.”

“If Senior Sisters came here for this matter, you can rest assured.”

Liu Qingqing frowned slightly, as she had her own pride as the Heavenly Pride Girl of the Northern Domain, which appears only once in a hundred years.

Moreover, going to the Gu Family, she already owed her husband too much.

Even though the Sixth Elder had already told her, she had no intention of taking that direct route.

“Junior Sister truly deserves to be the rare Heavenly Pride Girl of the Northern Domain.”

“Such a Realm truly embarrasses us.”

“Since that’s the case, we won’t disturb Junior Sister any longer, and we believe Junior Sister isn’t the kind to talk nonsense.”

Seeing their goal achieved, the two didn’t waste more words and, after exchanging a glance, stepped aside and left.

Upon reaching one of their caves, Yayun said with some uncertainty, “Do you think what she said just now is credible?”

“Based on my understanding of her, she must indeed have no such plan,” Zhu Qin replied after a moment of contemplation.

“It seems we’ve been overthinking.”

“But to be safe, it’s better to proceed as we agreed.”

Reassured, Yayun’s lips curved into a smile.

“Of course.”

“She merely has a higher cultivation talent than us. This Saintess position is not necessarily dependent on talent alone!”

Zhu Qin smiled subtly, full of confidence.

Originally in the Realm, both of them had achieved Perfection in the Reach Profound Realm, surpassing Liu Qingqing. However, they hadn’t expected her to also make a breakthrough to Perfection in the Reach Profound Realm on her visit to the Gu Family.

But this was not an issue!

They had long since decided to mobilize all their powers to converge the Demon Beast Cores they would obtain in Duanbei City.

In this way, the Cores they acquired would surely outnumber those Liu Qingqing obtained.

First, they had to eliminate Liu Qingqing as a threat, and then they would resort to speaking with their strength; the victor could take all the inner cores and secure the position of Saintess!

If Liu Qingqing were to rely on the Gu Family to help her acquire the inner cores of Demon Beasts, even their careful planning would probably not be enough, but through the previous probing and moral hijacking, this problem had been indeed resolved!

“I had no idea that the competition for the Saintess would have so many injustices…”

Back in her cave dwelling, Liu Qingqing couldn’t help but sigh with emotion.

She had known only the rules, but she had not expected so many twists and turns.

Without bothering to tidy up, she first took out the Communication Jade Token, glanced at it, saw no message from her husband, then put it away again with some disappointment.

“I wonder how my husband is getting along with that Little Princess…”

Compared to the other two candidates, she didn’t give much thought; the position of Saintess belonged to those with the ability to occupy it!

But it never occurred to her, who was single-minded in her pursuit of the Tao Heart, that background and the skill to win people’s hearts were also a form of strength!

After a simple pack-up, she also boarded on time the Flying Boat at the Sect heading to Duanbei City.

Those going to Duanbei City this time included eight Deacons, two Elders of the Heavenly Gate Realm, and a good sixty or seventy disciples of notable realms.

Among them were several direct disciples who had already reached the strength of the Ruins Realm.

Of course, not all of them were there to aid the three candidates in their quest for the Saintess; many were with the purpose of training or trying their luck in search of opportunities.

The No Master Land outside Duanbei City was full of opportunities, replete with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, where one might stumble upon a breakthrough.

The moment Liu Qingqing stepped onto the Flying Boat, several figures approached her.

“Junior Sister Liu, long time no see,” greeted one direct disciple of the Ruins Realm with a smile as he cupped his hands.

“Senior Brother Zhao,” Liu Qingqing replied expressionlessly as she returned the greeting.

“This time, should my brothers and I slay any Demon Beasts outside Duanbei City, their cores will all belong to Junior Sister.”

“Do not worry too much about the competition for the Saintess,” Zhao Wu said sincerely, as those around him nodded their heads.

Amongst them were several who were not originally supporters of Liu Qingqing; it was mainly because their Master had sided with Liu Qingqing that they now accompanied her to lend their aid.

“I thank all the Senior Brothers and Sisters,”

“Should I truly win, I will certainly not forget the favor of this support,”

Liu Qingqing thanked the eight people with a gesture of her hands, and seeing this, Zhao Wu seemed to want to say more, but she was already walking towards one of the cabins in the Flying Boat.

At the Heavenly Cold Sect, she had always been like this and had grown used to it.

With so many disciples and complex thoughts, she did not want to spend too much time socializing.

Fortunately, everyone else was accustomed to it too; they simply exchanged glances before finding their own places to rest.

In another rest area of the Flying Boat, Zhu Qin let out a disdainful laugh.

Only eight people were assisting her, but she and Yayun had managed to rally more than a dozen powerful Senior Brothers.

Just the thought of having to promise many benefits to win over the Senior Brothers, while Liu Qingqing did nothing at all, still left her feeling unbalanced.

Why didn’t she have to put on a smile and win others over…

“I really don’t know what’s so great about her; it was okay before, but now that she’s married, why are there still Senior Brothers willing to help her.”

“But once I become the Saintess and receive the Sect’s full support for my training, things will be different…”

“No matter how good her talent is, if she cannot be ruthless in the pursuit of immortality, she will eventually become just a stepping stone for me!”

With the knowledge that the other party had only eight people aiding her, Zhu Qin felt as if victory was already secured and no longer paid much attention.

Among those eight…

Even one of them had accepted her attempt to win him over; she did not expect him to cause actual sabotage, but at the very least, he could keep her constantly informed of Liu Qingqing’s progress and situation!

It was also good that she was married; otherwise, had she not actively sought support, the number of Senior Brothers willing to help would only have been greater!

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