977 - I Became a Villainess and Was Pestered by Beautiful Girls

# Chapter 977: Small Stature, Smart Brain Amidst a lively atmosphere, the official high-level meeting of the Kyushu Congress commenced as scheduled. Compared to the more relaxed juniors, this group of formidable individuals, whose minimum cultivation level was at the early stage of the Tribulation Transcendence, invoking storms and calling for rains, were quite solemn. It's important to understand that the last formation of the "Cultivation World Alliance" in the Kyushu Continent was during the era of the Righteous-Demon War. Coming together once again, like the predecessors did a thousand years ago, signaled that Kyushu had encountered, or was about to encounter, a cataclysmic disaster. This was certainly not a cause for light-heartedness. "Let's begin." The Great Elder of the Wenzong Sect proposed. He possessed the peak cultivation of the early stage of the Tribulation Transcendence, almost reaching the upper limit of the "Mystical Restriction"; taking another step forward might mean he could no longer appear before the world, unless he had the abilities of Star Rainbow Immortal Lord. "Wait," another voice spoke up. "Where's Yu Lingzi? Why hasn't she shown up yet?" "I heard she's caught a cold and isn't feeling well..." "...Are we being treated like naive three-year-olds with that excuse?" Some people began whispering among themselves. They had heard about the "Three-Nine Tribulations," and held a curious and cautious attitude towards this newly ascended Tribulation Transcendence cultivator. And sufficient "tolerance"... Most of those seated in the hall were Tribulation Transcendence cultivators at the Ninth Thunder Tribulation and Second-Ninth Thunder Tribulation levels; a cultivator at the Three-Nine Thunder Tribulation level was a rarity on the continent, difficult to encounter even in countless years. "What's the rush?" Amidst the murmuring, a girl who looked about seven or eight years old walked in confidently, exclaiming, "Can't I truly be sick?" She plopped down in her designated seat, touched her nose with her finger, and then let out a big sneeze. She genuinely looked like she was ill... Immediately, the hall fell silent. It wasn't that Yu Lingzi had such immense "aura" to make the great ones as quiet as cicadas in winter, but rather... "Hey, how can a Tribulation Transcendence cultivator get sick?" "What's wrong with a little problem with my cultivation method?" Yu Lingzi spoke nasally. "Rather than worrying about my health, why not focus on world affairs!" The great one who had asked the question was left speechless by her retort. "Now that everyone is here," the Great Elder of the Wenzong Sect resumed, "let's discuss the serious matters." "Based on the current clues, the 'Sword' is likely located at the edge of the Time-Space Turbulence Zone, where there are many strongholds of the Blood Sovereign Palace...there may even be their main camp." "If the sword falls into the hands of the Blood Sovereign Palace, we cannot predict how they will use it. But one thing is certain...it would be a calamity comparable to the Righteous-Demon War." The Great Elder of the Wenzong Sect elaborated on the Blood Sovereign Palace, the sword, and the information everyone needed to know. In fact, even before gathering, most of the information had already been delivered to these super strong ones through certain means. Otherwise, how could they have reached the unanimous decision to "hold the Kyushu Congress"? "To reach the Time-Space Turbulence Zone, a full-scale confrontation with the Blood Sovereign Palace is inevitable," the Elder continued. "Based on all known information, their strength surpasses any other superpower, and not by a small margin." He paused here, allowing time for everyone to think and ask questions. "The threat of the Blood Sovereign Palace has been evident to all," someone said. "Sooner or later, a battle with them is unavoidable... However, I heard they have three mid-stage Tribulation Transcendence experts and a mysterious 'Blood Sovereign.' How do we deal with that?" No matter how many people there are, if they can't limit the top combat power of the opponent, it's still futile. It is no exaggeration to say that a mid-stage Tribulation Transcendence cultivator could sweep away most of the disciples and elders outside with just a breath. "On this point, we've tried communicating with our ancestors and predecessors," the Elder responded calmly as if he had anticipated this. "We've learned from them that the 'surpassing power' of the Blood Sovereign Palace is not without limitations." "Indeed." A radiantly luminous, obviously non-human Tribulation Transcendence expert spoke. "Even if their people are fearless of death, there are still constraints on those above the early stage of Tribulation Transcendence. This was verified during the Hell Realm War. We obtained specific details about the 'limitations' from our holy ancestors." Then, the super sects and powerful non-human races recounted the knowledge they had gathered from their predecessors and holy ancestors. As the oldest forces in the Kyushu Continent, it was not surprising that they had methods to communicate with mid-stage Tribulation Transcendence cultivators. "This makes sense," someone remarked. "If there were no restrictions, a single Blood Sovereign could kill most of us. Why bother commanding the Blood Sovereign Palace, going roundabout?" It's not the fear of a strong enemy but the fear of an unknown enemy. Although the mid-stage Tribulation Transcendence vice palace lord remained difficult to handle, it was not an insurmountable problem. "If there are no further questions, let's discuss the key issue of forming the alliance," the Elder declared. "Who will be the alliance leader? How do we ensure the 'Sword' won't be misused?" Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent again. Only the occasional sound of a loli sect master sniffing her nose echoed... For a long while. "Are you all missing one crucial point?" After a long silence, Yu Lingzi spoke with a nasal tone. "Our goal is not to obtain the 'Sword,' but to prevent it from being obtained by anyone." The gathered powerhouses all turned their eyes towards her. "If we could use the power of the 'Sword' to annihilate the Blood Sovereign Palace, that would naturally be great. But of the people here, who understands the 'Sword'? Who knows how to use it? Who can guarantee its power will be used to destroy the Blood Sovereign Palace?" The loli sect master stood up, slightly frowning. "No one. So our goal is not to break the seal and obtain the power of the 'Sword,' but to find it before the Blood Sovereign Palace does, strengthen the seal, and make sure no one can break it. This way, the second problem doesn't exist anymore, does it?" A certain portion of the people looked enlightened. "Or if we can completely annihilate the Blood Sovereign Palace, then there's no need to touch the forbidden power at all..." "Yu Lingzi, you are truly perceptive." "Underestimated you… Small stature, smart brain." "Fits my taste." "Uh," amidst the praises for the loli sect master, a discordant voice arose, "what if someone here wants to obtain the Sword's power? It's a great opportunity to unify the Kyushu cultivation world!" For the third time, silence overtook the hall. "What? Isn't my assumption reasonable?" "It's reasonable, but can't you read the room before speaking?" "Drag them out." "Even at the Tribulation Transcendence stage, and still wanting to court death this way?" After addressing the discordant voice, Yu Lingzi proposed a solution to the first problem. "As for the alliance leader of the Kyushu League...I understand none of you want this hot potato, so I'll take it. After all, a small sect like the Xuanling Sect, no matter how it grows, won't pose a threat to you, right?"