dmims 1009. Everyone is here.
1009. Everyone is here.
Yao Huang was originally a somewhat down-on-his-luck elder of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan. In the original conflict between the two sides of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, he was a third party, neither of whom he tried to win over nor cared much about.
However, it was by finding Qinglin and helping her rise to power that he became a figure second only to the leader of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan.
Not to mention that, with Qing Lin's help, his own strength also broke through from the level of a half-saint to a one-star Dou Sheng, fulfilling his long-cherished wish in one day.
It can be said that it was because of Qinglin that he has everything he has now.
By getting close enough to Qinglin and leveraging the Empress's authority, even the former clan leader, Yaoming, had to show him respect. This was the case in this alliance; despite Yaoming's greater strength, he wouldn't stop Yaohuang from saying whatever he wanted.
Yao Huang had already figured it out in his heart. As long as he replicated the path he had taken this time and pushed Qing Lin to the position of Alliance Leader, the power of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan would be enhanced once again, and it would very likely become the leading force on the continent.
At that time, not only will his status as the second-in-command of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan rise accordingly, but his strength may also be elevated once again, truly reaching the pinnacle of his python life.
Envious and hot-blooded, Yao Huang didn't even notice the faint smile on Yao Ming's lips, nor did he realize that Yao Ming, who was of the same race as him, hadn't shown any support for his empress.
During the halftime break, while everyone was engaged in their own internal discussions, Yao Huang was not idle either. He took the initiative to find Elder Qingshan of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. Originally, the Nine Nether Earth Python Clan and the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan did not have a good relationship. After all, they were both top forces of the magical beast race, and there would naturally be some friction on a daily basis.
But this time, Yao Huang took the initiative to invite him, and his attitude was extremely good.
He carefully explained to Elder Qingshan that as fellow magical beasts, they were naturally closer within this alliance. He hoped that in the upcoming proceedings, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan would also strongly support Qinglin to become the alliance leader. He had even prepared his reasons: if Qinglin became the alliance leader, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan would undoubtedly be the most favored.
However, after he explained everything to Elder Qingshan, the latter simply refused him.
Elder Qingshan seemed to completely ignore the many benefits that Qinglin would receive after becoming the alliance leader: "Young friend Xiao Yan has been kind to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. The concerns I raised during the discussion were for the future development of the alliance. It was about the matter, not the person. The Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan would never deliberately unite to suppress him."
After saying those words, Elder Qingshan left immediately.
What Yao Huang didn't know was that Zi Yan was now the true ruler of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. Because she wasn't adept at handling these situations, she had given the right to speak to Elder Qingshan. However, she herself was already somewhat dissatisfied with Elder Qingshan's lack of support for Xiao Yan, but she hadn't dared to express it due to the occasion.
Elder Qingshan was a seasoned veteran; he knew perfectly well that even if what Yao Huang said truly brought immense benefits to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, he would never risk offending his own Dragon Emperor in exchange for it. The Dragon Emperor's will was unshakeable within the entire Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.
Before Yao Huang could even feel indignant about the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan's lack of appreciation, the key figure he had been waiting for had already arrived at the Starfall Pavilion.
Dressed in a smart blue robe, with an upright posture and skin as cold as ice, she exuded a chilling aura that kept strangers at bay. This was none other than Qing Lin, whose strength was already unfathomable. Behind her was a powerful member of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, a three-star Dou Sheng level expert, but the latter merely followed Qing Lin like a loyal guard.
The arrival of Qinglin attracted the attention of almost everyone.
To Yao Huang's surprise, Qing Lin's first action upon arrival was not to contact the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, but instead to head straight for Xiao Yan's location.
As for Yao Su, the powerful member of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan who came with Qing Lin, he remained silent in response to Yao Huang's questions, only saying from beginning to end that he did not know Her Majesty the Empress's intentions and had only come along.
This scene caught Yao Ming's eye, and the faint smile on his lips finally crumbled into a knowing and mocking sneer. He knew that his previous choice to remain silent was the right one.
Before Qinglin went into seclusion, he made it clear to all the high-ranking members of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan that they should try their best to meet Xiao Yan's needs.
Yao Ming accompanied Qing Lin to the Ancient Clan to rescue Xiao Yan, and he knew very well what Qing Lin's attitude towards Xiao Yan was. At that time, Yao Huang was at a critical juncture in breaking through the Dou Sheng bottleneck and did not witness firsthand the scene where Qing Lin was willing to give everything for Xiao Yan.
As for Qinglin's instructions before she went into seclusion, Yao Huang clearly didn't take them to heart. He probably thought it was Qinglin expressing her gratitude to Xiao Yan for his help. After all, judging from how Qinglin treated Yao Huang, she certainly wouldn't mistreat someone who had helped her.
Yao Ming had a premonition this time. Yao Huang's misjudgment of the relationship between Qing Lin and Xiao Yan led him to make a wrong decision, which would inevitably backfire. There was no need for him to get involved. So when Yao Huang wanted to stop Xiao Yan from becoming the leader of the alliance, he remained silent and watched quietly.
Yao Huang considered himself Qing Lin's most loyal subordinate, and in the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, he acted arrogantly and somewhat disregarded him. Since Yao Huang had taken the initiative to make a mistake, Yao Ming was naturally more than happy to accept it.
Qing Lin's stay with Xiao Yan was brief. After all, the alliance had suspended its meetings to wait for her, leaving them with limited personal time. Even so, the significance of this short meeting was self-evident.
Qinglin then summoned Yaoming and Yaohuang.
The three had just met when Qing Lin was enveloped in a visible chill. Within three zhang of her, the air seemed to freeze, and each breath carried a bone-chilling cold.
She remained silent, simply standing there, which was enough to silence the two powerful figures, Yao Ming and Yao Huang.
They were all powerful Nine Netherworld Python experts, skilled in using cold energy, and naturally knew what the cold energy on Qing Lin's body represented.
"Congratulations, Empress, on emerging from seclusion! Your strength has increased once again!" Yao Ming reacted swiftly.
Even Yao Huang, who was always extremely skilled in this area, was a step behind, and he was extremely uneasy.
Qing Lin remained expressionless, her cold, clear eyes, like icy pools, slowly sweeping over the two before finally settling on Yao Huang. Her voice was calm and even, yet contained a chilling undercurrent: "Yao Huang, what did I say to you before I went into seclusion? Do you remember?"
Yao Huang wasn't stupid; he had already sensed Qing Lin's dissatisfaction. But deep down, he still held onto hope, confident in his judgment that he would never be wrong.
"As long as Xiao Yan has any needs, the entire Nine Netherworld Python Clan must do everything in its power and spare no expense to satisfy them!"