northernbook Chapter 248 Worldly Affairs [1] Battle for Status
Chapter 248 Worldly Affairs [1] Battle for Status
(This chapter continues from Chapter 240, The Creation of the Sky)
"From now on, Prince Shui will be the second-rank deputy prime minister of our Mutian Pavilion," Yue Yuanming announced without room for argument.
Whether it was his unwavering possessiveness or his recognition of Shui Qingli's strength, Yue Yuanming always believed that only Shui Qingli was worthy of the position of Vice Prime Minister.
This position was originally reserved for him.
Shui Qingli stood comfortably beside Yue Yuanming, just as she had always done all these years.
However, compared to their sense of entitlement, the other Dharma beings who knew nothing about Shui Qingli, or had not even formally met her, inevitably had objections.
"Second rank? Shouldn't this new fairy be ranked tenth first?" Sa Rui stood next to Wei Chu Ruo and asked in a low voice, "How come she was directly ranked as the deputy prime minister?"
"I don't know." Wei Churuo's gossipy nature couldn't be contained once again: "Don't you think the relationship between the World King and the Water Prince... seems a little strange?"
“It seems a bit…” Sa Rui understood Wei Chu Ruo’s words. Indeed, she had known the World King for so long and had never seen him so patient. Apart from some matters of principle, he usually left these harmless things to the Third-Rank Silver Dust.
A woman's intuition has always been a terrifying thing.
It wasn't just Sa Rui and Wei Chu Ruo; the tenth-tier Martial God Ling also had something to say: "Your Majesty, our Mu Tian Pavilion is a place that values strength. If you can't beat me, I won't accept this second tier."
Martial God Ling had long been dissatisfied with his tenth-tier status, and now that a new fairy had been parachuted into the second-tier position, he did not hesitate to raise his objections.
As he spoke, Martial God Ling summoned his Soul Martial Halberd and slung it over his shoulder, assuming a posture ready for a great battle.
Shui Qingli had anticipated that some fairies would be dissatisfied when Yue Yuanming said those words. Seeing that Wu Shenling was taking the initiative to provoke him, he was not angry. He just looked at Yue Yuanming beside him.
Yue Yuanming didn't speak, but he nodded to Shui Qingli almost imperceptibly, giving an affirmative answer.
Shui Qingli understood immediately, leaped onto the plaza below, summoned the Water Shadow Sword and held it in her hand, pointing it directly at the group of Dharma images on the steps.
The face beneath the black robe and mask remained expressionless, and the voice was completely calm: "Once I prove that I am stronger than you, I can be above you, right?"
"How arrogant! Watch how I teach you a lesson!" The first to be attacked was Ling, a tenth-level Martial God. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he, who always loved fighting, could also practice his skills, since those fairies in the fairy realm were not very durable.
"Martial Soul, Martial Flame, Soul Charge!" Martial God Ling launched an attack right from the start, quickly closing the distance with Shui Qingli.
Compared to other fairies who are good at ranged magic, Wu Shenling's close combat is quite novel. However, the drawback is also obvious: he needs to get closer to better unleash his strength.
However, Shui Qingli doesn't easily let others get close, partly to avoid potential harm, but also because it's almost an instinctive reaction.
"Water droplets condense, water tornado!" Shui Qingli gathered his immortal power, and in an instant, a water tornado formed around him, using the rotating water pressure to isolate Martial God Ling from the outside.
"Martial Soul, Flame Strike!" Martial God Ling gripped the Soul Martial Halberd tightly, continuing to attack inward despite the water pressure.
Just as he was about to break through the water tornado's defense, Martial God Ling was surprised to find that Shui Qingli had disappeared. An instinctive sense of crisis made him immediately want to draw back his Soul Martial Halberd to dodge.
However, under deliberate control, the flowing water directly entangled the Soul Martial Halberd, forcing Martial God Ling to release his grip and dodge to the side.
Unexpectedly, Shui Qingli did not appear behind him, but gradually emerged from the waterspout in front of him, along with the Water Shadow Sword that was thrusting at him.
Martial God Ling instinctively raised his arms to block, but was still cut on the arm by the immortal power of the Water Shadow Sword.
Seeing this, Shui Qingli turned the Water Shadow Sword around and used the hilt to strike Wu Shenling's crossed arms, knocking him back several meters.
The difference in skill is immediately apparent when the point is made.
"I concede." Martial God Ling stopped in his tracks. Seeing that Shui Qingli had clearly stopped, he reached out and recalled his Soul Martial Halberd, abandoning his intention to continue the fight.
Shui Qingli showed mercy today; otherwise, he would have suffered far more than just minor injuries. Since that's the case, he has no choice but to give face and admit defeat.
As for that fighting spirit in my heart... well, we'll be colleagues in the future, there's plenty of time, and we'll have another chance to clash.
【to be continued…】
[TO BE CONTINUED…]
If it doesn't work, let's just look at them separately, sigh~