Chapter 182 - A Vacancy For An Emperor (2/2)

Lonemoon fell silent, not knowing how to answer him. Shen Ying reached out to take the dharmic artifact from Chen Ge, thanking him, “Don’t worry. We won’t.”

Then she tossed the artifact to the disciple clad in purple behind her. “Little Violet, it’s yours.”

The disciple, who was originally the Earth Immortal’s second placed winner, caught hold of it reflexively. Looking a little dazed, she said, “Thank you… thank you Sect Master.” This prize is given by Sect Master! Happiness!

“Sect Master Shen is truly magnanimous. Chen Ge thanks you.” Chen Ge saluted them and after exchanging some pleasantries with Lonemoon, turned towards Yi Qing and said, “Actually I have a request to ask of Fellow Immortal Yi Qing.”

Lonemoon frowned. He had been wondering why Chen Ge had been so friendly.

“What favor?” asked Yi Qing.

Chen Ge took out a white object that looked like a seal and continued, “This is the immortal seal of the Chong Lan country. Ge You betrayed Feng Cang, so naturally he has lost the right to be its emperor. As Brother Yi Qing has the highest cultivation level in Chong Lan, I would like to ask you to replace Ge You as its ruler.”

“Ruler!”

Lonemoon and the other disciples were stunned. He had guessed that it would be no small matter, he even thought Chen Ge might ask Yi Qing to help him wage war against He Chuan. Yi Qing, with his skills, was certainly on par with Ge You. He never imagined that Chen Ge would request Yi Qing to take over as Chong Lan’s ruler.

“Fellow Immortal Yi Qing is already a young emperor, as well as a sword cultivator. There is no one in Chong Lan who is as powerful as you. So you are the best…”

“I can’t!”

“What?” Chen Ge exclaimed, seemingly surprised by his rejection. “Why?”

“Because…” Yi Qing replied gravely, ” I won’t have time to cook for Master then.”

Chen Ge: “…” What the heck!

Lonemoon: “…” You’re a bloody immortal chef!

Shen Ying: “…” What a good chef.

Lonemoon’s mouth twitched in exasperation. Sighing, he answered on behalf of Yi Qing. “Thank you for your kind offer. But this matter of a new ruler is of utmost importance, not anyone with a high cultivation level can take on the role. Yi Qing used to be an itinerant cultivator. I’m afraid he’s not suited for governance.” If Yi Qing took on the role, officially he would be the ruler, but knowing the freakish characters of the master-disciple duo, it would be left to him to do the dirty job! Taking care of the two hundred immortals in Invincible Sect was already sapping his energy, if he had to manage a whole country… Heh heh… He had no wish to shorten his lifespan!

This request has to be rejected!

“I know that all of you here have noble characters, fame and power hold no attraction for you. But…” Chen Ge looked conflicted. He had no choice, Chong Lan needed a ruler, and they were the most suitable.

“In that case …” There was a gleam in Lonemoon’s eyes as he suggested, “Shall I recommend someone to you?”

“Really?” Chen Ge’s eyes shone in hopeful anticipation.

“Yes, yes, yes.” Lonemoon nodded his head emphatically. “He’s the best choice.”

“I naturally trust Fellow Immortal Lonemoon’s judgement. Who is he?”

“He’s…”

***

A few miles away.

Ah choo!

Xun Shu, who was just about to lead his tribe members home, suddenly let out a loud sneeze. Why did he suddenly feel a cold draft behind him?