Chapter 2255: Taking Charge

Regarding what Xi He said, Li Zhaojun believed it. She felt there was no need for Xi He to deceive her.

The contents related to the ancient prophecy are being verified step by step. Li Zhaojun was hesitant at this moment. On one hand, she wanted to protect the Earth, and on the other hand, she wanted to follow Xi He’s advice to first go to the Pan Gu Realm to take charge of the situation.

“This…”

Li Zhaojun appeared a bit hesitant. She didn’t know what to say. Facing Xi He and the gazes of so many women around her, she had a lot of thoughts in her mind but didn’t know how to express them to the people in front of her.

Xi He said, “Please trust me, Mistress. Only if you take the lead can the fifth Heavenly Tribulation, in which the master is missing, be resolved…”

“During the previous fourth Heavenly Tribulation, Ye Fan didn’t show up. I believe you when you say he is missing, but I don’t think he won’t return this time…” Li Zhaojun replied, “Is there truly no one else who can take charge of everything besides me?”

Zhao Lina said, “If you want to go, just go. Why ask so many questions? Those who are acknowledged are the ones closest to Ye Fan, which means you. Others do not recognize our worth!”

As she said this, Zhao Lina was somewhat vexed. She hated Ye Fan for marrying Li Zhaojun, but she was also somewhat reluctant to leave Ye Fan.

Finally, Li Zhaojun looked at Min Shang, seeming to want his opinion. Min Shang shook his head and said, “I listen to Sister; whatever Sister says goes.”

“Who can ensure that during the fifth Heavenly Tribulation, the Earth will safely get through?” Li Zhaojun asked.

“These matters need not trouble you, Mistress. In fact, the master has already made arrangements, and his power can withstand this force. Please, Mistress, go to the Pan Gu Realm, and if you feel the Earth is in danger, you can return at any time!” Xi He replied.

Li Zhaojun appeared very hesitant, but in the end, she nodded and said, “Then I’ll go back to the Pan Gu Realm with you. You all stay here for now. I will return with news, and if necessary, I’ll come back to continue the Array. Don’t leave, and wait for my message!”

Though Li Zhaojun was going to the Pan Gu Realm, not everyone present agreed, but in the end, no one opposed her.

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Li Zhaojun followed Xi He back to the Pan Gu Realm. Li Zhaojun couldn’t remember how long it had been since she’d last returned.

After all, she and Min Shang were imprisoned in a closed space for at least several decades. Upon returning to the Pan Gu Realm, her heart felt a bit weathered, as if everything had changed.

“Why has it come to this?” Li Zhaojun asked as she looked at the devastation within the Pan Gu Realm.

Xi He said, “During the previous Heavenly Tribulations, the Pan Gu Realm was largely unguarded. Although the people here tried their best to avoid the tribulations, the outcome… as the Mistress has seen, the master did his utmost, but the damage from the tribulations was simply too great.”

“You needn’t hide anything from me. I know that during the previous tribulations, Ye Fan didn’t do much for the Pan Gu Realm either. The ordinary people here must have undergone a grand test of life and death,” Li Zhaojun said. They had arrived above Sky City, and Li Zhaojun couldn’t bear to look at what was happening below.

Xi He shook her head and said, “The master has been more than benevolent to the Pan Gu Realm. In this tribulation, nearly all ordinary people were unharmed, as they were relocated to Sky City and the Pearl Nation. With the floodwaters receding, they now have hope of rebuilding their homes!”

“Is it that simple? The terrain here is so rugged, the Pan Gu Realm no longer seems suitable for human habitation. If this continues, the people might die from hunger and cold. Has Ye Fan addressed the basic needs of the people, like food, water, and clothing? How do we prevent an outbreak of disease?” Li Zhaojun asked.

Xi He replied, “We are doing our best. At least for now, no major mishaps have occurred. We are finding alternative ways to provide for the people’s needs. This is one of the reasons we’ve asked the Mistress to come; only if you take charge can you rally everyone together!”

“Alright then, gather everyone. I want to speak to them,” Li Zhaojun sighed.

Xi He nodded, seemingly agreeing with Li Zhaojun, and appeared to have already decided who to call and who not to call.

Then, Xi He took Li Zhaojun to the council hall in Sky City. Upon entering, Sang Yuan realized that a formidable figure had arrived, and the fact that it was Ye Fan’s legitimate wife made Sang Yuan, who was plotting and holding Zhao Tianya captive, anxious.

“Mistress…” Sang Yuan addressed Li Zhaojun the same way Xi He did.

“I’m not quite used to that title; use another one!” Li Zhaojun said. “I’m here to help Ye Fan accomplish some of the things he left unfinished, especially concerning how to save the people of the Pan Gu Realm moving forward.”

Sang Yuan glanced at Xi He, seeming to sense this was engineered by Xi He and that no one else could have persuaded Li Zhaojun to take action.

“In response to the Mistress, we are making arrangements, but due to a lack of resources, we are still facing difficulties. What further arrangements does the Mistress wish to make?” Sang Yuan inquired.

“Summon the representatives from the Seven Great Sects and those from the human kingdoms; I will speak with them!” Li Zhaojun instructed.

Sang Yuan was reluctant to call these people, feeling capable of handling everything. But now that Li Zhaojun was here, it meant someone could directly outshine her. Despite Li Zhaojun’s cultivation not necessarily surpassing hers, Li Zhaojun, as Ye Fan’s legitimate wife, could command any cultivator in the universe.

Sang Yuan replied, “I will go and invite them…”

After speaking, Sang Yuan left, and after a long time, the people from the Seven Great Sects were finally invited over, along with Empress Ming Wu of the Pearl Nation.

These people did not know the purpose of their visit. They initially thought Ye Fan had returned. Upon learning that it was Li Zhaojun, they were confused, as Ye Fan was expected to be present at such a time.

“Yun Zhao’s nephew visiting the Realm is a rare occasion!” Sect Master Hai Wuzi of the Xinghe Sect stepped forward as the representative of the Seven Great Sects and saluted.

“Sect Master Hai, you flatter me,” Li Zhaojun said. “I have been forced to come and deal with some matters. I hope Sect Master Hai can offer guidance on anything unclear!”

“What happened to Alliance Hierarch Ye…” Hai Wuzi glanced around, still unaware of the situation.