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Chapter 647: The Princess Reveals Her Hand
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However...Qin Lingxiao’s brows furrowed slightly.
Killing Bai Zihan was not as simple as killing an ordinary cultivator.
Bai Zihan was the Clan Leader of the Bai Clan, being one of the most influential figures in the entire Desolate Heaven Empire.
His reputation had already reached unprecedented heights.
If he suddenly died... the entire empire would be shaken.
If Bai Zihan died after meeting her then suspicion would naturally fall upon her.
Or rather, upon Yu Feiyan.
After all, she was currently wearing Yu Feiyan’s identity.
The moment Bai Zihan died, investigations would begin.
And once those investigations started, it would not be difficult to discover that Yu Feiyan had come to the Bai Clan shortly before his death.
Even if no evidence existed.
Even if nobody could prove anything.
Suspicion alone would be enough.
A faint headache formed.
Because the consequences would be her losing the throne war.
Her gaze flickered slightly.
Everything she had done coming to the Desolate Heaven Empire would be for naught.
Only after obtaining the throne could she mobilize the Empire’s countless forces to search for clues regarding the True God’s legacy.
Qin Lingxiao silently weighed the benefits and costs.
Killing Bai Zihan would solve one problem.
But it might create ten more.
The price was simply too great.
Yet if Bai Zihan truly knew about the True God’s legacy...
For a moment, even Qin Lingxiao found herself trapped in a dilemma.
Across from her, Bai Zihan calmly watched her.
Although he could not read minds, he had a fairly good idea of what she was thinking.
And the more he thought about it, the more amused he became.
Did Qin Lingxiao truly believe things were still the same as before?
Did she think he was still that insignificant cultivator who could only struggle helplessly before a Golden Immortal?
A faint smile appeared on Bai Zihan’s face.
Back then, perhaps.
Back then, Qin Lingxiao could have killed him with a single finger.
But now?
The situation had changed.
Even if Qin Lingxiao truly wanted to kill him...
Could she actually accomplish it?
"Heh!"
Bai Zihan almost burst out laughing.
The matter of whether he lived or died was no longer entirely in her hands.
"Princess."
Bai Zihan suddenly spoke.
"If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."
Qin Lingxiao’s eyes immediately sharpened.
"Wait!"
The words escaped her mouth almost instantly.
She stepped forward.
"Clan Leader Bai, this matter does not concern only the Bai Clan. It concerns the entire Desolate Heaven Empire. You must think carefully!"
Her voice carried obvious urgency.
Even now, she still hoped Bai Zihan would change his mind.
If he simply handed Long Haotian over...
Many problems could be resolved.
At the very least, she could determine exactly how much information had been leaked.
Unfortunately...
"There is nothing more to discuss regarding this matter."
Bai Zihan’s tone was calm and decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.
Qin Lingxiao’s expression stiffened slightly.
Bai Zihan turned around.
He had no intention of continuing the conversation.
Likewise, he had no intention of directly confronting Qin Lingxiao.
Although his confidence had increased greatly, he was not arrogant enough to underestimate a Golden Immortal Cultivator.
If a battle erupted now, the Bai Clan would inevitably suffer losses.
That was something he wished to avoid.
Unfortunately...
Qin Lingxiao seemed to have finally reached her own conclusion.
A trace of coldness flashed through her eyes.
Her voice became slightly heavier.
"Clan Leader Bai, this is my final warning."
Bai Zihan stopped walking.
Behind him, Qin Lingxiao continued.
"If Long Haotian remains imprisoned here, disaster will eventually descend upon the Desolate Heaven Empire."
"By then, it will not only be the Bai Clan that suffers. The entire Empire will pay the price."
Her tone sounded righteous and concerned.
As though she were genuinely worried about the Empire’s future.
Yet beneath those words lay a naked threat.
Bai Zihan also knew that it wasn’t like she cared about the Empire but just worked that Long Haotian might leak the information about True God’s legacy.
Unfortunately, he has already leaked them.
The surrounding air gradually became colder.
Qin Lingxiao’s eyes narrowed.
If Bai Zihan refused to listen...
Then perhaps there was only one option left.
A terrifying aura quietly began gathering within her body.
In that instant, countless thoughts flashed through her mind.
Kill him and deal with the aftermath later.
Perhaps someone could impersonate him temporarily.
Perhaps the truth could be concealed.
Golden Immortal energy silently surged.
The surrounding spiritual qi trembled.
And then she moved.
Boom!
A palm shot forward.
The strike was swift.
The terrifying power contained within it was enough to instantly annihilate an ordinary Great Ascension cultivator countless times over.
Even mountains would collapse beneath such a blow.
Qin Lingxiao’s eyes remained cold.
She thought that she already gave Bai Zihan plenty of chances to avoid death but he didn’t know how to appreciate her kindness.
As her attack descended, she was already calculating how to handle the chaos that would follow.
As for whether he would survive, that didn’t even cross her mind.
She was also busy thinking about her next move.
How to hide Bai Zihan’s death.
How to suppress the Bai Clan or if possible make use of them.
How to—
Suddenly.
Laughter echoed through the courtyard.
"Hahahahahaha!"
The laughter was loud and wild, almost crazed.
Qin Lingxiao’s pupils contracted.
Because the owner of that laughter was Bai Zihan.
Boom!
The rubble exploded outward.
Broken stones and shattered earth flew in every direction.
Bai Zihan slowly stepped out from the crater left behind by Qin Lingxiao’s attack.
Blood dripped down from his forehead.
A crimson trail ran along the side of his face.
Several tears had appeared in his robes, and more blood stained his sleeves and chest.
His condition was clearly far from unharmed.
Yet he was very much still standing.
Bai Zihan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked at Qin Lingxiao.
The grin on his face only widened.
As though the injuries covering his body were completely insignificant.
To be honest, Qin Lingxiao’s casual attack was more powerful than any technique he has been hit with.
However, still then apart from minor injuries and bleeding, nothing serious happened.
Qin Lingxiao was beyond stunned.
Not only had he survived, he was laughing.
As if he had just witnessed something incredibly amusing.
As if her attack was nothing more than a joke.
"You! How did you survive that?"
Although she didn’t utilize her full power, believing that she was already using more than what she should to deal with the Great Ascension Realm cultivator.
Even Long Haotian with all his artifacts would have been left on deathbed.
While Bai Zihan has defeated Long Haotian, she subconsciously never believed that Bai Zihan had beaten him fair and square.
Still then, even if it had not killed him, it should have very well crippled him.
Bai Zihan slowly turned around, his eyes locked onto hers.
A grin spread across his face.
"So..."
His voice echoed through the air.
"You’ve finally shown your true colors!"
The moment those words fell, several terrifying auras erupted around her.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The heavens shook.
The earth trembled.
And Qin Lingxiao’s expression finally changed.
Qin Lingxiao’s expression finally changed.
(I’ve been surrounded!)
The realization struck her immediately.
Was it because she had been inattentive?
Had she allowed her guard to drop while focusing on Bai Zihan?
No.
That explanation didn’t make sense.
As a Golden Immortal, her divine sense far surpassed everyone present within the Desolate Heaven Empire.
Yet until this very moment, she didn’t even know that she was surrounded by so many people.
One after another, powerful figures emerged from the shadows.
Some appeared atop rooftops.
Others descended from the sky.
Several simply stepped out from hidden locations throughout the Bai Clan.
Their gazes were all fixed upon Qin Lingxiao.
Cold and Hostile, Filled with killing intent.
Among them stood Bai Chu and Bai Ren.
And numerous Bai Clan Grand Elders.
Each of them radiated powerful auras of Immortal Realm.
Perhaps none of them alone could threaten Qin Lingxiao.
But together?
That was a different matter entirely.
Bai Chu took a step forward.
His aged eyes were icy.
"Even though you are a Princess, the Bai Clan is not a place where you can act wildly."
His voice carried no respect whatsoever, only anger.
Another elder immediately followed.
"You dared to attack our Clan Leader."
His expression was grim.
"That means you are prepared to become an enemy of the Bai Clan."
Boom!
Several auras locked onto Qin Lingxiao simultaneously.
The surrounding atmosphere instantly became oppressive.
Qin Lingxiao narrowed her eyes.
Just from their expressions alone, she could tell that this matter had already become extremely ugly.
These people were furious.
If given the opportunity, they would not hesitate to kill her.
Of course...
The Bai Clan elders were not fools either.
The fact that Qin Lingxiao had managed to injure Bai Zihan with a single strike was enough to reveal many things.
Bai Zihan was no ordinary Great Ascension cultivator.
Everyone present knew that better than anyone.
Yet despite that, Qin Lingxiao had still sent him flying and drawn blood with what appeared to be a casual attack.
Such strength was impossible for an ordinary Immortal Realm cultivator.
Bai Ren’s expression became increasingly solemn.
His gaze remained fixed on Qin Lingxiao.
Judging from the aura she had briefly revealed...
There was only one possibility.
Golden Immortal Realm!
A true Golden Immortal had been hiding within the Desolate Heaven Empire this entire time.
And she had been masquerading as the Ninth Princess.
None of them understood how such a thing was possible.
Nor did they understand why Yu Feiyan possessed such terrifying strength.
But one thing was certain.
The woman standing before them was far more dangerous than any of them had previously imagined.
