Chaotic World Book
Chapter 403 - 393 - My Belief_2

Chapter 403: 393 Chapter My Belief_2

Huangfu Qing almost laughed out loud, "Yes, yes, yes, I am my own parents and matchmaker... You are still willing to acknowledge Vermilion Bird as your parents now, huh? That’s right, I’m your little mom."

But this reasoning indeed makes sense. In the Four Symbols Sect, why should we follow the mundane-world rules? Does it have anything to do with a copper coin? It’s just unfortunate that the identity of Room Fire Pig associated with Zhao Changhe cannot be openly revealed, lest we tell that dead rabbit outright that the internal affairs of the Four Symbols Sect are none of their business...

From this perspective, the Room Fire Pig not only deceived the chief seat of the Demon Suppression Department but also the genuine daughter of a top aristocratic family. They’re even happily using their identity to make their case. Isn’t that silly?

Huangfu Qing’s discomfort vanished like smoke.

Seeing her starting to smile, Zhao Changhe bowed his head and gently kissed her forehead, "Come, let’s talk about this token."

The third step: Affectionate interactions.

Zhao Changhe sat at the table, pulled Huangfu Qing onto his lap, and wrapped his arms around her waist. He held the token before her eyes for her to inspect closely, "This truly is Emperor Ye’s token... If I really wanted to use this to deceive the Venerables into making me the Saint Heir, combining her previous suspicions about my Star chart, I might actually succeed. But as it’s you asking, I don’t want to deceive you; this token doesn’t carry much significance; it’s somewhat similar to you pulling out a portable Jade Pendant. It can represent Huangfu Qing, but not the Winged Fire Snake."

Hearing this, Huangfu Qing felt even happier. This token could indeed deceive people; not only her, Vermilion Bird, but probably San Niang, too, would be fooled if she came. Yet he still does not want to take advantage using this because of whom?

Huangfu Qing snuggled softly against him, no longer having any intentions of getting angry or hitting him, and she asked in a low voice, "Where on earth did you get all these things related to Emperor Ye and Blood God?"

"The Blood Token of Blood God was purely a gift from Ying Wu. My deepest connection with the Blood God is actually learning the Blood Evil Skill. There aren’t many other connections. However, my fate with the Four Symbols Sect is puzzling even to myself; it feels like wherever I go, I encounter something related to the Four Symbols Sect, even simply recalling old times in Beimang led to discovering the True tomb of Azure Dragon with San Niang and finding the Rejuvenation Technique."

Huangfu Qing gazed at the token, thinking that this token indeed carries a strong significance in this epoch, at least proving a strong fate with Emperor Ye and suitability.

—If the Holy Sect needs a Sect Hierarch, what kind of person is suited to be the Sect Hierarch?

Vermilion Bird and Xuanwu awe the world, yet neither has the whim to vie for the Sect Hierarch, not because they lack power desires or the sisterhood is too deep to vie, but simply because the Sect’s doctrine does not support it.

Otherwise, that lazy dead tortoise couldn’t stop anyone. She, Vermilion Bird, could easily become the Sect Hierarch if she wanted... The reason she doesn’t is that she is not universally acknowledged; if she was to assume the position, she would have to forcefully assert dominance, and then she’d have to consider San Niang’s existence. Thus, Vermilion Bird, after much deliberation, prioritizes the stability of the Sect over personal power and desire.

But this is not a long-term solution; a snake cannot thrive without a head. The Sect inevitably still needs to choose a Sect Hierarch.

Xia Chichi was considered eligible to be trained as the Sect Hierarch because she embodies both Azure Dragon and White Tiger, encompassing more than her, Vermilion Bird, and San Niang.

However, if one shifts their gaze from Chichi to Zhao Changhe, it would be surprising to discover that if we’re talking about this, no one seems more like a Sect Hierarch than him. His fate and suitability simply go beyond the norm, and even Chichi’s connections might be tied to him.

If this token doesn’t represent the forces of Emperor Ye, for a worldly sect that worships Emperor Ye, as a symbol of the Sect Hierarch, it is more than sufficient. If it were obtained by her, Vermilion Bird, she could force the dead tortoise to kneel; similarly, if San Niang got it, it would be the same... Likewise if Chichi obtained it, she could now become the Sect Hierarch.

If it were him, after all, he is known as Room Fire Pig, but he hasn’t actually received the cultivation technique from Four Symbols Sect, so it’s not very appropriate to consider.

Huangfu Qing reflected for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Besides this token, is there anything else?"

She thought to herself that if there were any type of cultivation technique, even if it’s more obscure, I might still support you towards being the Sect Hierarch. After all, your competitor is your wife; she probably wouldn’t mind, and would just be happy to finally be with her man openly...

Huangfu Qing curled her lips.

Then she heard Zhao Changhe say, "There’s an unfinished sword casting, imbued with the Sword Intent of myriad celestial bodies. Yes, it surpasses the parts of the Star chart covered by Emperor Ye, and it was what Emperor Ye wanted to achieve in his later years but failed to complete."

Huangfu Qing’s heart skipped a beat, she turned her head to look at him, her expression immensely complex.

"Is it that he does not have the inheritance of Emperor Ye’s cultivation technique?" Actually, isn’t this it?

Although it is not an inheritance... what he is embarking on is the very path that Emperor Ye has yet to complete; he too is on the same journey, and the sword of the unfinished path of Emperor Ye falls into the hands of the one walking this path. The symbolism is so rich it almost overflows the horizon.

He does not need anyone’s inheritance; if he can forge his own path in this realm, why can’t he replace him?

The Four Symbols Sect worships the essence of the Star Dome, not any specific person. A person is merely a symbol, just as they casually claim themselves to be Vermilion Bird or Xuanwu without much reverence. To put it plainly, Emperor Ye is also just a symbol of the Heavenly Vault. If he can represent this heaven, wouldn’t he effectively be Emperor Ye? Why then must the Four Symbols Sect worship someone from a past epoch whose fate is unknown?

"What’s wrong?"

"You say you’ll listen to me... but clearly you want us all to listen to you, and even to kneel while doing so."

Zhao Changhe fell silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Do you know why I’ve never wanted to use these things to make the Four Symbols Sect revere me and instead have always tried to distance myself from that?"

"Hmm?" ​Huangfu Qing was indeed curious, "I also wonder, why don’t you use these to try to command the Venerables?"

"Because that would mean if someone else got them, what then? I hate to imagine you and Chichi kneeling before someone else..."

"Yo... That’s some heavy jealousy." Huangfu Qing burst into laughter.

"But the Vermilion Bird Venerable I understand should truly not care about these external things; what should matter is what kind of person has obtained them. If anyone dares to use this to try to command her, they probably wouldn’t even know how they died. I wouldn’t be so foolhardy."

Huangfu Qing was extremely pleased in her heart; she as Vermilion Bird truly cared more about who the person was. As she had considered before, even if Zhao Changhe obtained it, she was still evaluating whether he had not learned the Holy Sect’s techniques and was unsuitable... If it were an outsider who obtained it, they would’ve been killed and had their token taken long ago. Dreaming of commanding her with an external object? Not woken up yet?

This young man really understands her so well; she is Vermilion Bird, not Huangfu Qing.

He mentioned that one of the most beautiful scenes in Vermilion Bird’s heart was, oh...

"But now, it’s you who have obtained it. The Venerable has scrutinized what kind of person you are for quite a while..." Huangfu Qing’s voice gradually turned enticing, softly saying, "I know what the Venerable is thinking, and I can make this decision on her behalf. The token and the sword, none of us dared to touch, because we couldn’t bear the consequence... but if you were to forge this sword, it would become the primary mission that the Holy Sect fully supports. If the sword is forged, perhaps the Venerable might really recognize you as the Sect Hierarch..."

At this point, Huangfu Qing’s eyes glimmered, becoming even more seductive: "Do you want... the Vermilion Bird Venerable to kneel before you?"

This enchantress...

Zhao Changhe admitted that his heartbeat had quickened by threefold with just this single sentence.

Huangfu Qing giggled and took the initiative to kiss his lips: "Not to mention the Vermilion Bird Venerable... wouldn’t I also wish that the man I like... reigns supreme over all?"

Why is she unwilling to reveal her identity as Vermilion Bird?

Because he is truly not quite qualified now.

But if there really comes that day when you can stand atop all beings, representing countless stars, you will be my faith, and I can use my own spine as your stepping stone.

And she, Tang Wanzhuang... can I?