Chapter 1087 - 172: Those Who Defy, Kill Without Mercy! (4 Updates)

Chapter 1087: Chapter 172: Those Who Defy, Kill Without Mercy! (4 Updates)

The gaze of a thousand people simultaneously fell upon Mu Qingge.

Yet, she seemed utterly oblivious, walking forward along the empty path in the middle. Xuan Ya had already retreated behind her, flanking her alongside Mo Yang.

The ten Dragon Tooth Guards that Mo Yang brought followed behind them. The last six stood on either side at the entrance of the hall, dignified and imposing.

The remaining four accompanied Mu Qingge to the forefront of the grand hall. Mu Qingge ascended the steps; nine steps representing the status of the Nine Heavens. Above those nine steps was placed a meticulously carved, exceedingly comfortable and luxurious chair.

Standing atop the steps, Mu Qingge was flanked below by Mo Yang and Xuan Ya, while the four Dragon Tooth Guards aligned side by side beneath the steps, exuding power and majesty.

Inside the grand hall, a thousand stood divided to the left and right.

And at the forefront on each side stood the High Priest and Xu Xiu.

Once, they were the Tian Lu of the Mu Clan, and they remain so now, unchanged into the future.

With hands behind her back, Mu Qingge slowly turned, meeting the gazes fixed upon her. In those eyes, there was admiration from her direct lineage troops. The ones filled with doubt, curiosity, and probing belonged to the remnants of the Mu Clan left on the Divine Demon Continent.

Among them were both men and women, though men predominated. Among them were Mu Shan and Mu Lin, whom Mu Qingge had met several times before.

Unlike other remnants of the Mu Clan, their gaze toward Mu Qingge held more fervor.

Perhaps, after numerous experiences, they also acknowledged Mu Qingge’s identity as the Mu Clan Young Master.

In truth, Mu Qingge was not worried about them not recognizing her as Young Master, for now the Mu Clan only has her as the Young Master, recognition wasn’t optional.

Moreover, she claimed the position by adhering to the ancestral words of the Mu Ancestor, following the rules. No one can oppose her!

However, that doesn’t mean problems don’t exist.

The problem she needed to solve was Xu Xiu ceding power.

Mu Qingge’s gaze slowly moved and settled on Xu Xiu.

Feeling her gaze, Xu Xiu stepped forward, turning to face everyone in the hall. He was Tian Lu, the practical leader of the Mu Clan on the Divine Demon Continent for millennia.

As he stepped forward, he gently touched the scepter to the ground, and those who had been looking at Mu Qingge restrained their gaze, lowering their eyes to listen to what he would say.

Such authority did not escape Mu Qingge’s notice, her gaze turning cold.

This reflexive action was not a good sign.

Since her arrival, in a short span, Mu Qingge had already discerned the expressions and thoughts of everyone in the hall.

To her, disobedient subordinates were utterly unacceptable.

She was no saint, lacking the time to reform them, to guide them through a change. If these remnants of the Mu Clan couldn’t clearly recognize who their master truly was, then cutting off this disobedient arm was better than letting chaos ensue in critical moments.

"Everyone, it’s been ten thousand years. We have waited ten thousand years. Do you still remember the Young Master dispute declared by our Clan Leader, our leader, before his fall?" Xu Xiu spoke.

"Remember! Remember!"

"Remember!"

"We remember!"

In the hall, aside from the Dragon Tooth Guards, those belonging to Mu Qingge, the others erupted fervently.

Mu Qingge stood on the steps, in front of the throne, with hands behind her back, observing coldly. Her clear eyes had unconsciously narrowed.

The High Priest stood silently in place, seemingly meditating, without any movement.

Xu Xiu raised the scepter, and the uproar ceased immediately, restoring silence to the grand hall.

This scene made Mo Yang and Xuan Ya exchange a glance, realizing the great taboo involved.

Once completely quiet, Xu Xiu continued, "Today, our Mu Clan’s true Young Master has appeared. It is Mu Qingge! He has triumphed over all competitors, including the Heavenly Destiny Young Master you are familiar with, who was also defeated by him. So, by the clan’s rules, he is the Heavenly Destiny Young Master destined to lead us all back to the Nine Heavens, reviving the Mu Clan’s glory! Everyone, pay homage to the Young Master—!"

At Xu Xiu’s command, the Mu Clan remnants in the hall all uniformly knelt on one knee, bowing their heads, proclaiming in unison: "Pay homage to the Young Master—!"

"We pay homage to the Young Master—!"

The voices in the hall echoed loudly, reverberating throughout.

Next to Mu Qingge, there were only two hundred Dragon Tooth Guards, yet in her space, there exists the army of the remnant clan. Meanwhile, Mu Chen, Mu Xiong, and Mu Feng were situated like Mo Yang, currently positioned in the other Three Divine Lands.

The sounds of homage gradually ceased.

Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow, smirked playfully. "You are paying homage to me?"

Her words caused nearly a thousand people kneeling on the ground to feel bewildered, exchanging glances, guessing at the meaning of this new Young Master.

Xu Xiu remained silent.

Mu Qingge’s raised corners of her mouth were filled with mockery, her gaze teasing. "You are paying homage to me, yet I cannot feel even an ounce of sincerity from you."

Suddenly, her voice rose vehemently, "Then tell me, in your hearts, am I your Young Master, or is he the leader in your hearts?" As she spoke, she gestured at Xu Xiu.

Nearly a thousand people in the hall froze, raising their heads, bewildered, looking from Mu Qingge to Xu Xiu.

Yet, Mu Qingge’s direct lineage troops looked on coldly, memorizing all expressions and thoughts behind this.

Xu Xiu slowly lowered his gaze, turned toward Mu Qingge, and bowed, saying, "Young Master, I was merely acting as a temporary leader before the Young Master arrived. Now that the Young Master has returned, everything should follow the Young Master’s orders. It’s time I withdrew."

His statement relinquishing power sounded straightforward to Mu Qingge, and he thought nothing of it. Yet, among the Mu Clan remnants, it sparked an immense uproar.

They hadn’t anticipated this before coming.

They assumed that even with a new Young Master, things would remain as they were under Mu Tianyin. They respected the Young Master as a spiritual leader, but all would still follow Xu Xiu’s orders; he was the leader in their hearts.

But now it’s wrong!

Among them, some with impulsive tempers immediately stood up, shouting, "Elder, you cannot say such things! We’ve survived these ten thousand years because of you; how can you disregard us now?"

"Indeed! Elder, we only listen to you. The Young Master is the Young Master, and you are you."

"He’s just a child without full-grown hairs, how can he lead us? Elder, you shouldn’t say such things."

"Elder, is someone forcing you? Rest assured, we will never agree!"

The voices of approval grew louder.

Mu Qingge looked on indifferently, clear eyes devoid of any ripples. Mo Yang, Xuan Ya, and others already had killing intent gleaming in their eyes. The High Priest slowly shook his head, sighing silently.

Xu Xiu frowned at the sight.

"Those who defy shall be executed without mercy!" Suddenly, Mu Qingge spoke, a faint statement that quelled the noisy clamor.