Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 1273 - 566: Lei’s Thunderous Strike

"Upper Immortal, this..."

The middle-aged man panicked as soon as he heard Ning Qi speak.

He never expected Li Xiangrou to bring back an Upper Immortal.

Previously, he had only heard that she was accompanied by an Immortal, but that didn’t cause him any concern.

The title of Immortal was one bestowed by the Immortal Race, but Upper Immortals were different; they were true members of the Immortal Race.

The nobility of that status was not something they could afford to offend.

From the aura Ning Qi exuded and the phenomena he induced around him, he was undoubtedly an Upper Immortal.

His orders were not to be defied by anyone.

Even those from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect would likely comply after hearing him.

"Hmph, gather all your civil and military officials at the hall. I will depose you as the king of Yue Country."

Ning Qi snorted coldly, clearly unwilling to listen to more nonsense: "I’ll give you a two-hour window, otherwise I’ll level your Imperial City."

After delivering these words, he chose to ignore the king of Yue Country.

"Yes..."

Helpless, the middle-aged man could only agree before leaving.

He never expected to encounter such circumstances.

After acquiescing, he promptly departed.

Once he left, Li Xiangrou finally regained her composure.

"Ning Qi, doing this..."

Although she had contemplated staging a coup, she never intended to be so aggressive.

One disagreement led to a complete rupture.

"In doing things, one mustn’t be indecisive or hesitant."

"If you remain meek, even if I help you ascend the throne, you won’t be able to keep Yue Country’s lands for long."

"This is the last time I will assist you before departing; how much you can handle depends on your future choices."

Ning Qi said earnestly: "You must be ruthless; otherwise, how can you succeed?"

"Your Highness, Master Ning is right."

Commander Li also approached and said: "We must demonstrate our strength, letting them know our might."

"We can’t continue to be weak like this; they were clearly testing our limits!"

"Had Master Ning not stepped up, we would have been manipulated again."

"You’re both correct."

"It’s my fault."

Li Xiangrou suddenly realized after listening to them: "I know what I need to do now."

"That’s good, let’s go."

"Let’s head to the Golden Hall to check the situation!"

Ning Qi nodded and exchanged a glance with Commander Li.

"Your Highness, Master Ning, please follow me!"

Commander Li immediately understood and took the lead.

"Let’s go!"

Ning Qi nodded and followed directly.

Li Xiangrou hesitated no longer and followed closely.

Thus, they moved forward together.

They passed through the Imperial Garden and a large courtyard.

Finally arriving at the front of a magnificent hall.

Here, the Forbidden Guard was already on high alert.

Each guard wore a solemn expression, showing respect upon seeing Commander Li and Li Xiangrou.

Instead of blocking their way, they firmly gripped their spears, portraying deference.

"Your Highness!"

"..."

Throughout the journey, every Forbidden Guard greeted Li Xiangrou with unified respect.

The previous arrogance and contempt had vanished.

They soon reached the front of the hall, where the Forbidden Guard was also stationed, as well as numerous eunuchs.

All appeared serious, and when they saw Li Xiangrou approaching, they all showed respect.

"Let’s proceed!"

Ning Qi raised his head to look at the grand entrance of the hall and then led the others inside.

Throughout, no one dared obstruct them.

They brazenly made their way into the hall.

By then, people had already started cleaning.

Palace maids were busy bustling about.

Many others were tidying up, the Dragon Throne was empty.

Ning Qi glanced at it and pointed towards the throne: "Sit and see."

"Huh? Now?"

Li Xiangrou hesitated at his suggestion.

She never imagined Ning Qi would be so straightforward in arranging things for her.

Though it spared her much unnecessary trouble, accepting such rapid identity change was mentally overwhelming.

"Yes, go ahead!"

"No one will dare say anything."

Ning Qi nodded and continued: "I will protect you."

"Alright!"

By now, Li Xiangrou hesitated no longer.

The matter had progressed to the point where there was no turning back.

So, on Ning Qi’s cue, she arrived at the Dragon Throne.

Then, she turned around and sat directly upon the Dragon Throne.

At the moment she sat, Li Xiangrou felt a surge throughout her body.

This sensation made her breath catch.

Was this the feeling of the Dragon Throne?

A position many dreamt of, and she sat upon it just like that?

She felt unreal, as if dreaming.

Her eyes were full of disbelief.

Yet after several breaths, she became relieved.

They forced her to this position.

Ning Qi was right, only by being strong can one intimidate others.

Otherwise, no one would ever respect her.

Her mindset underwent a transformation at that moment.

Her eyes became determined and the youthful innocence on her pretty face gradually faded.

In that moment, she felt like she matured through endless time.