Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 344 - 242: The Six Great Imperial Paths!_2

Chapter 344: Chapter 242: The Six Great Imperial Paths!_2

"Heavenly Mist Sect has actually been selected as one of the Six Great Imperial Paths?"

Head of Immeasurable Sect, Taishu Yiqing, said unhappily:

"How can this be? No, this isn’t right. How could things have developed this way?"

"What on earth is the old Emperor thinking?"

"If someone had to be chosen, it should have been Mount Longhu as the leader of the Six Great Imperial Paths!"

"After all, Li Ping’an’s strength is evident."

"What exactly is going on?"

"On what basis did the old Emperor make his selection?"

Head of Immeasurable Sect, Taishu Yiqing, narrowed his eyes in puzzlement and said:

"If Qingyun Sect has also been selected, then it’s very likely that this is a conspiracy orchestrated by the old rogue Zhuge Junchen in collusion with Mo Liqi and Qingyun Sect in secret counsel with the Emperor. Even if that’s not the case, it must be some behind-the-scenes machination of that old fox Zhuge!"

"Something’s off, more and more off!"

Li Ping’an and the Ghost Taoist also felt that the outcome announced by Di Lishi, the eunuch in charge from the Imperial Palace, was precisely the prearranged result of discussions between Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of Flame Cloud Sect, Head of Heavenly Mist Sect Mo Liqi, Senior Brother of Qingyun Sect Taishi Bao, Hehuan Sect’s Sect Leader Shangguan Hongzhang, Kunlun’s Three Sages He Zudao, and others.

They increasingly felt that it was a conspiracy targeting Li Ping’an!

Because Li Ping’an had already broken into the top four of the Grand Ritual of the Heavenly Master, thereby disrupting their plans.

But unexpectedly, Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of Flame Cloud Sect, Head of Heavenly Mist Sect Mo Liqi, Senior Brother Taishi Bao of Qingyun Sect, Hehuan Sect’s Sect Leader Shangguan Hongzhang, Kunlun’s Three Sages He Zudao, and others had actually found the Dog Emperor Li Gai and heeded their advice.

This was something Li Ping’an and the Ghost Taoist could not have anticipated!

...

With Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of Flame Cloud Sect and Head of Heavenly Mist Sect Mo Liqi having secured the new spots among the Six Great Imperial Paths, they were naturally very relaxed.

So now, it was the turn of Senior Brother Taishi Bao of Qingyun Sect and Head of Yanyue Sect, Xianyu Zixuan, Hehuan Sect’s Sect Leader Shangguan Hongzhang, Kunlun’s Three Sages He Zudao, Sixth Senior Brother Dan Chenzi of Mount Shu, and other prominent figures from the Taoist sects and the rest of the cultivators to worry and feel tense.

Household Department Minister Di Lishi announced the next selection for the Six Noble Paths amidst the anticipation of the crowd:

"Qingyun Sect!"

"Hahahaha!"

Senior Brother Taishi Bao of Qingyun Sect was also extremely excited, immediately calling out proudly to Zixia standing farther back:

"The Emperor is wise, the Emperor is wise, if Qingyun Sect is not selected for the new Six Great Imperial Paths, who else would be qualified!"

Then, turning deliberately towards Li Ping’an and the Ghost Taoist, he proclaimed loudly:

"I believe the Emperor’s selection is extremely fair and just. Whether it’s the Four Great Noble Paths or the Six Great Imperial Paths, it’s all about the heritage of the sect. What does it matter if some small factions have made it to the finals? Are they even fit to desire the Imperial Court Offering?"

Although Senior Brother Taishi Bao of Qingyun Sect directed these words at Li Ping’an, they were clearly heard by everyone and irritated those from the smaller sects, with displeasure written all over their faces!

Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of Flame Cloud Sect immediately advised Senior Brother Taishi Bao of Qingyun Sect:

"Nephew, it’s better to stay low-key about this matter, lest some people accuse us of engaging in conspiracies and tricks, hahaha!"

Head of Heavenly Mist Sect, Mo Liqi, immediately got the hint, realizing that Sect Master Zhuge Junchen’s words were not only directed at the cultivator Li Ping’an from Mount Longhu but also at Head of Immeasurable Sect, Taishu Yiqing.

Hence, Head of Heavenly Mist Sect, Mo Liqi also sarcastically said to Head of Immeasurable Sect, Taishu Yiqing:

"Sect Master Taishu, now that the new Six Great Imperial Paths have been determined, what with Sect Master Zhuge’s Flame Cloud Sect, my Heavenly Mist Sect, and Qingyun Sect being selected, do you think your Immeasurable Sect will be chosen?"

Senior Brother Taishi Bao of Qingyun Sect, following the principle of seconding Sect Master Zhuge Junchen, immediately joined in mocking:

"Sect Master Taishu’s Immeasurable Sect is full of paragons of virtue, isn’t it? How could they possibly care about the Six Great Imperial Paths?"

"In my opinion, the Emperor certainly hasn’t chosen them. Hahahaha!"

"..."

Although Head of Immeasurable Sect, Taishu Yiqing, was furious upon hearing these words, he ultimately did not explode outwardly but instead surmised in his mind:

Zhuge Junchen’s Flame Cloud Sect, Mo Liqi’s Heavenly Mist Sect, and the Qingyun Sect were all selected as part of the new Six Great Imperial Paths.

It seems they indeed resorted to dark plots and cunning tricks behind the scenes.

If the next announcement doesn’t include my Immeasurable Sect, then I’ll have to personally visit the old Emperor myself.

I don’t believe he won’t consider that the majority of military generals in the world are warriors, and all warriors in the world hold my Immeasurable Sect in the highest regard!

If he doesn’t want chaos throughout the land, he’ll definitely choose my Immeasurable Sect!

If he doesn’t choose us, hmph! He will bear the consequences!

"Damn it, there are only three spots left!"

Li Ping’an cursed discontentedly,

"This Dog Emperor is truly a beast to actually indulge and favor these villains!"

"If the Immeasurable Sect isn’t selected, it looks like Mount Longhu won’t make it either. I’ve been busy for nothing today, making a wedding dress for someone else!"

...

Now, it was the turn of Immeasurable Sect Leader Taishu Yiqing, Head of Yanyue Sect, Xianyu Zixuan, Hehuan Sect’s Sect Leader Shangguan Hongzhang, Kunlun’s Three Sages He Zudao, Sixth Senior Brother Dan Chenzi of Mount Shu, and the other cultivators to feel tense.

In their hearts, they were all praying that the Emperor would definitely choose their sect.

Household Department Minister Di Lishi announced the next of the Six Great Imperial Paths:

"Immeasurable Sect!"

Before Sect Master Taishu Yiqing of Immeasurable Sect could even speak, Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect, Head of Heavenly Mist Sect, Mo Liqi, and the Qingyun Sect’s Senior Brother Taishi Bao immediately offered insincere congratulations:

"Junior Brother Taishu, congratulations, it looks like the Emperor didn’t forget about your Immeasurable Sect."

"Senior Brother Taishu, congratulations, congratulations, the Four Great Imperial Paths are still the same Four Great Noble Paths, only with two more sects added to them."

"Uncle Master Taishu, I misspoke earlier, I hope you’ll forgive my indiscretion!"

"Hmph!"

Sect Master Taishu Yiqing of Immeasurable Sect scoffed at Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect, Head of Heavenly Mist Sect, Mo Liqi, and the Qingyun Sect’s Senior Brother Taishi Bao with a glare:

"You understand nothing!"

Only Sect Master Taishu Yiqing of Immeasurable Sect knew that Emperor Li Gai depended on the warriors of his sect to maintain order in the world!

Thus, whether it was the Four Great Noble Paths or the new Six Great Imperial Paths, the Immeasurable Sect was bound to be chosen.

But the selection of the Immeasurable Sect meant that Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect, Head of Heavenly Mist Sect, Mo Liqi, the Qingyun Sect’s Senior Brother Taishi Bao, Head of Yanyue Sect, Xianyu Zixuan, Hehuan Sect’s Sect Leader Shangguan Hongzhang, Kunlun’s Three Sages He Zudao, Sixth Senior Brother Dan Chenzi of Mount Shu and the other outstanding figures of the Taoist sects hadn’t played dirty tricks behind the scenes.

He had overthought it.

"Sect Master Taishu, congratulations!"

Li Ping’an immediately stood up and sincerely congratulated Taishu Yiqing, the head of the crowd of people surrounding Household Department Minister Di Lishi:

"Your Immeasurable Sect rightly deserves to be chosen, and I, Li Ping’an, am truly happy for you!"

At the same time, he intentionally glanced towards Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect, Head of Heavenly Mist Sect, Mo Liqi, the Qingyun Sect’s Senior Brother Taishi Bao, Head of Yanyue Sect, Xianyu Zixuan, Hehuan Sect’s Sect Leader Shangguan Hongzhang, Kunlun’s Three Sages He Zudao, Sixth Senior Brother Dan Chenzi of Mount Shu and other prestigious figures of the Taoist sects, and mocked,

"If the new Six Great Imperial Paths and even the All Taoist Sects Under Heaven were like the people of your Immeasurable Sect, then the Taoist communities across the world would indeed be able to enjoy long-term development."

Compared to the congratulations from Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect, Head of Heavenly Mist Sect, Mo Liqi, and the Qingyun Sect’s Senior Brother Taishi Bao, he knew Li Ping’an’s were sincere, so he nodded and responded with a smile,

"As Lord Di from the Imperial Servants Ministry said, if the Emperor is aware of everything that’s happening here, then he will inevitably choose your Mount Longhu."

"I hope so."

Li Ping’an looked helplessly at the Ghost Taoist, full of apology.

"Is that so?"

Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect, Head of Heavenly Mist Sect, Mo Liqi, and the Qingyun Sect’s Senior Brother Taishi Bao immediately sneered,