Chapter 252: Chapter 141: Mother
Madam Silver Flower is somewhat weaker than Madam Golden Flower, with only the Fifth Realm cultivation. If Chu Xuan uses the "old ghost" as a stand-in properly, he naturally has nothing to fear from her. Whether it’s fighting or escaping, he holds the power to choose.
Thus, as soon as Qingqing said "goodbye," Chu Xuan was ready to take her away.
He even held Qingqing and leaped onto the window frame, just one step away from leaving the room.
Unexpectedly, the elder behind him said calmly, "The outcome of a failed internal sect struggle, Saintess, you should be well aware of."
Qingqing suddenly grabbed Chu Xuan’s hand; he could feel her suddenly become tense, so he didn’t fly out the window with his sword control.
"What do you mean?" Qingqing asked sharply.
Madam Silver Flower continued, "Three months ago, in front of countless disciples, the Sect Leader let the two of you leave easily without even a symbolic attempt to stop you."
"This made Shouxuzi furious, and their faction vehemently attacked the Sect Leader, accusing her of colluding with outsiders and harming the sect’s interest, an unforgivable crime."
"The most critical point is that when Ancestor Youxu, the leader of the neutral faction, arrived at the scene, he was also greatly dissatisfied with the Sect Leader’s handling of the matter. Even Li Chengfeng’s persuasion was of no use."
"Finally, under the pressure of both sides, the Sect Leader had no choice but to promise that if she couldn’t find you within three months, she would hold an abdication ceremony and give up her position as Sect Leader."
Upon hearing this, Qingqing’s face changed; everyone in the sect knew that Yao Yufei valued her position as Sect Leader more than her own life.
If she wasn’t pushed to the limit, she wouldn’t bet this position as a gamble.
"In the past three months, disciples from all factions of the Demon Sect have poured out, constantly searching for the whereabouts of the two of you, but not a single clue was found."
"As the ’abdication’ deadline approaches, more and more people doubt the Sect Leader."
"Those who were originally wavering in their stance have all turned to Shouxuzi and Ancestor Youxu, and even within our own faction, there have been many traitors who have betrayed us."
"Moreover, the Sect Leader gradually discovered that Ancestor Youxu does not have much time left, so he has no intention of becoming the Sect Leader. His mind is solely on breaking through his realm to extend his life; otherwise, he wouldn’t have remained neutral before."
"But seeing a great opportunity for power transition within the sect before him, he was unwilling not to act, so he wants to push his great-grandson, Li Chengfeng, into position."
"Shouxuzi noticed this psychology of the old ancestor and approached him, making it clear: Li Chengfeng currently lacks both strength and prestige, and if he is forcibly pushed into position now, he cannot hold it."
"It’s better to let Shouxuzi become the Sect Leader. He even persuaded Ancestor Youxu to give him full support for his ascension."
"When the time comes, during the succession ceremony, he will promise in front of everyone in the sect that Li Chengfeng will be the next Sect Leader."
"Once Shouxuzi dies or abdicates in the future, Li Chengfeng will presumably have matured by then, making his succession to the position of Sect Leader justified and correct."
"Although Ancestor Youxu didn’t agree to this ’alliance’ on the spot, he was likely very tempted in private, as they have had secret communications many times during this period."
"Just a few days ago, both sides reached a complete agreement, began to suppress the faction of the Sect Leader, gradually forced us to surrender control over various positions, and even put the Sect Leader under house arrest."
"In desperation, the Sect Leader had no choice but to grit her teeth and use a bloodline forbidden technique, utilizing the bloodline connection between you and your mother to remotely lock onto your location."
"But because of this, she suffered a severe loss of energy, her strength reduced by more than thirty percent out of nowhere. If she wasn’t truly out of options, she wouldn’t have made such a decision."
"Finally, the Sect Leader had to use the undercover agent placed in Shouxuzi’s faction to barely get me sent out; that undercover agent was exposed because of it, and now the Sect Leader has no cards left to play."
"As of now, the only way to resolve the Sect Leader’s immense crisis is for you, Saintess, to return to the sect in time."
While Qingqing was still frowning in thought, Chu Xuan turned around and rudely said, "What good is it for Qingqing to go back? Both sides have already formed an alliance; going back would just mean one more victim."
"No," Madam Silver Flower denied, "The Sect Leader has already publicized this matter widely and sent out many invitations, inviting fellow friends to the ceremony when the time comes."
"This move seems to show weakness to the enemy, but if the Sect Leader can find the Saintess first, she will firmly hold the moral high ground."
"If the Saintess returns and Shouxuzi and his men still dare to act, it will be a rebellion, a conspiracy and rebellion."
Chu Xuan snorted, "Among demon practitioners, do you still care about such a reputation?"
Madam Silver Flower’s expression remained unchanged, "On the other hand, Ancestor Youxu’s position is not firm and can switch from foe to friend at any time."
"Because, deep down, the old ancestor does not trust this hypocrite Shouxuzi; otherwise, he would have cooperated with him long ago; there’s no need to wait until now."
"Moreover, the old ancestor is mainly angry this time because the demonic embryo’s maturation was delayed and could not be enhanced. If the Saintess can return, allowing the demonic embryo to continue receiving nourishment, his anger will dissipate."
"At that time, with Li Chengfeng’s further persuasion, he will calm down and rethink whether collaborating with Shouxuzi is right or wrong, or if it’s akin to making a deal with a tiger."
"Finally, if the Sect Leader concedes some benefits to Ancestor Youxu, then it will be Shouxuzi who should be panicking."
