Chapter 669: Chapter 527: The Chosen One (Part 2)

Qin Ming responded with a polite smile and then found a spot to sit beside Yue Lingyan.

Just at that moment.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat inside the Little Spirit Realm, quite puzzled, transmitted a voice inquiry to him: "Master, why did only a few high-tier cultivators from the Human Race and Demon Race come? And they are all early-stage Nascent Soul, with only the Peacock Saintess being tier four mid-stage..."

Qin Ming glanced around, sighed inwardly, and transmitted back:

"As I expected, these fellow cultivators before us should be the only remaining Nascent Soul cultivators who didn’t enter the Primordial Extreme Mountain..."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat sighed deeply at the words: "Ah? With just these old, weak, and sickly...how can we possibly contend with the Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch?"

"The situation in the Human Realm is hopeless...maybe we should just slip away!"

Qin Ming contemplated, "Perhaps the Ice God Hall, Star Palace, and Penglai Sect have some back-up plans, we might find out when we reach Celestial Wave Immortal City. There are no whole eggs under a collapsed nest, let’s wait and see."

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...

On the journey to the East Sea Cultivation Realm.

Qin Ming privately conversed with Su Yuqing and several familiar fellow Daoists in the room.

After a round of toasting and drinking.

Su Yuqing, with a meaningful look, asked Qin Ming:

"Brother Qin, do you know who will come out to take charge this time?"

"Oh? Does Brother Su have some insider information?" Qin Ming asked in surprise, "Didn’t City Lord Xia say there would be a public election?"

"Exactly, but besides the mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators from the three Divinity Transformation Sects, I heard that Fellow Daoist Qin is also one of the popular candidates... hehe!" Su Yuqing chuckled with interest.

Beside them, Yue Lingyan also chuckled and said: "With Fellow Daoist Qin’s current reputation and strength in the Cultivation Realm, who would dare to not comply? Hehe!"

Qin Ming chuckled awkwardly upon hearing that, waved his hand, and said: "Although I have some means to protect myself, I am completely clueless about leading an alliance, and I dare not assume such a heavy responsibility."

Su Yuqing and Yue Lingyan also laughed, knowing Qin Ming’s character and temperament, they had already anticipated that even if he was offered the position of alliance leader, he would certainly not agree.

Half a month later.

The Celestial Patrol Battleship slowly sailed into the waters of the East Sea Cultivation Realm, and their journey had not been smooth sailing.

Even with the battleship full of Nascent Soul cultivators, they encountered several waves of attacks from demonic cultivators of various sizes...

After dealing with these troubles.

The towering silhouette of Celestial Wave Immortal City’s giant pillar gradually became clear in their sight.

Qin Ming and the others finally arrived at their destination.

Several days later.

Other Nascent Soul cultivators from the Human Realm also gradually arrived.

The three Divinity Transformation Sects, each sent a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Among them, Supreme Yang from Star Palace, whom Qin Ming had met before, reappeared before everyone.

"I didn’t expect Master Xiaoyao from the Ice God Hall to be here too."

"And also True Monarch of Demon Suppression from the Penglai Sect."

At this moment, a blue-robed young man and a blonde elder, both mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, walked into the main hall together.

After these three entered the main hall, they headed straight towards Qin Ming, exchanging greetings with him.

Within the Celestial Wave Holy Hall, representatives of Nascent Soul cultivators from several major cultivation realms gathered, along with the Demon Race representatives and Transformed Demon Cultivators from the East Sea Dragon Palace, totaling about thirty individuals.

Among them, Qin Ming and these four or five mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators took the lead.

True Monarch Canghe and True Monarch Miaoling, those great late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators had entered the Primordial Extreme Mountain, now only these few could hold the fort.

Once everyone was present, the meeting was commenced under the chairmanship of Supreme Yang.

"Alright, since everyone is here, let’s start the alliance meeting."

"As everyone is aware, the situation concerning the Primordial Extreme Mountain is of grave importance, unprecedented since the beginning of the Human Realm’s existence and poses an existential crisis..."

"The Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch is slaughtering the Human Race indiscriminately, likely to collect life souls and blood flesh, which has a significant connection to the resurgence of the Ancient Demon..."

"Alliance Leader Canghe has entered the Primordial Extreme Mountain and has yet to come out."

"And according to reliable intelligence, the interface conjunction between the Blood Realm and the Human Realm will soon end, and we will inevitably face a decisive battle with the demonic path. The urgent matter at present is to elect a new alliance leader to command and lead the Human Realm’s coalition forces in battle."

The high rank and authority of such a position are enormously tempting to many Nascent Soul True Monarchs, for securing it does not only confer supreme rights in the Cultivation Realm but access to unimaginable resources, but most Nascent Soul Old Monsters only dare to imagine it.

Such a position is not one that can be taken lightly. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Just as his words fell, someone inquired:

"With the revival of the Ancient Demon being such a pivotal matter, concerning the rise and fall of the Human Race, do the venerable Divinity Transformation experts of the Human Realm still refuse to intervene?"

Supreme Yang hesitated for a moment but still replied honestly: "Our sect’s Fuyao Ancestor and the Ice God Hall’s Bingyi Ancestor have also entered the Primordial Extreme Mountain searching for the Ascension Platform’s whereabouts... they have not been seen since..."

"What?! Even the Divinity Transformation Ancestors can’t come out? What kind of sacred being is the Ancient Demon within the Primordial Extreme Mountain?" That Nascent Soul elder was utterly astonished.

Though Supreme Yang did not wish to acknowledge it, he had no choice but to nod reluctantly.

After speaking, discussions immediately erupted in the main hall.

"Alright, let’s not dwell on this matter for now. The Lifebound Primordial Spirit Lamp left by the ancestors in the sects is still intact, indicating that although they are temporarily trapped, their lives are not in danger."

"The pressing matter now is to quickly elect a coalition leader."

"While planning the rescue for the comrades trapped in the Primordial Extreme Mountain, we must also try to thwart the Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch’s scheme."

Supreme Yang said in a voice that was both ragged and profound, pressing down on the scene until it became absolutely quiet.

After he finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the main hall.

"I propose electing True Monarch Wangyue from the Southern Wilderness!"

Suddenly a crisp and decisive voice broke the silence of the scene.

"I also recommend True Monarch Wangyue."

"I second that."

"Agreed."

"Rumor has it that only True Monarch Wangyue can make Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch extremely fearful, evident of extraordinary capabilities, the position of alliance leader should be occupied by the capable."

"..."

With voices echoing throughout the hall, Qin Ming’s support turned out to be overwhelmingly one-sided.

Even Supreme Yang, with a smiling gaze, said to Qin Ming: "The position of alliance leader should be occupied by the capable, and this seat is truly impressed with Fellow Daoist Qin’s strength, admiring it heartily."

"Also, it was Fellow Daoist Qin who first discovered and shared with us the crucial intelligence regarding the Primordial Extreme Mountain."

"It seems, Fellow Daoist Qin is certainly the people’s choice!"

"Fellow Daoist Xiaoyao, Fellow Daoist Demon Suppression, do you have any objections?"

The two mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators from the Ice God Hall and Penglai Sect glanced at each other and shook their heads.

"We have no objections either."

Supreme Yang’s smile deepened, "Fellow Daoist Qin... what is your opinion?"

If it were another cultivator, they would be eager to take up the position of alliance leader.

The position of this alliance leader is undoubtedly precious, one can imagine what it would mean to lead the Human Realm to victory in a great war. Just being able to leave a mark in the long river of Cultivation Realm history would be enough to make one eager for it.

But Qin Ming is honestly not very interested in fame and fortune.

Thus, he stood up and cupped his hands towards the fellow Nascent Souls present, "Thank you all for your kindness, but I truly cannot shoulder such a heavy burden, please choose someone else."

"Of course, facing the unprecedented life-and-death situation in the Cultivation Realm, I will definitely do my part."

Though Qin Ming said this, when it truly comes down to it, if the situation turns against them, he still needs to be ready to leave at any moment.

This, however, would be his last resort, as he does not wish to leave his homeland...

It would be best if the Human Realm coalition could win, but involvement with the ancient demon from the Ancient Demon Realm, such an existence released by the demonic cultivators from the Blood Realm, leaves the future completely uncertain.

Upon hearing Qin Ming’s stance, the many Nascent Soul True Monarchs in the main hall all looked at each other.