Qin Dynasty: Starting with a free Fire Kirin Sword

But for the Moon Goddess and her companions, that seemingly friendly smile was like falling into a freezing winter inferno.

My whole body felt ice-cold!

Lynch is a demon!

He was using the Qin Dynasty's immense power to try and completely dismantle the Ji family and the Yin-Yang School, and it seemed that this was indeed possible.

Perhaps, the Yin-Yang School and the Ji Family will never be able to escape this fate.

The Moon Goddess's face was filled with obvious anger as she looked at Lin Qi: "Lin Qi, what exactly do you want to do?"

Lin Qi chuckled and replied, "Didn't I already say that as long as you cooperate with my operation, there will be no conspiracies or traps against you, and I will let you go, sparing the Yin Yang School and the Ji family from the consequences?"

After hearing this, the three of them fell silent.

She, along with Ehuang and Nüwa, stared intently at Lin Qi, seemingly deep in thought.

A moment later, the Moon Goddess's eyes flickered as she looked at Lin Qi and said, "I don't believe you can do it."

Even if you can influence them, Ying Zheng will not allow your decision!

Lin Qi calmly replied, "I'm sorry, I just came from the palace, and His Majesty has already given his permission."

"I can handle all matters concerning the Yin-Yang School."

The Moon Goddess shook her head and questioned, "Isn't there any additional condition?" She believed that Ying Zheng couldn't possibly have no requirements.

Lynch answered honestly, "I do have a request." He then revealed the secret—knowledge about the ultimate mystery of the Seven Star Array.

This knowledge signifies the greatest secret once the seven bronze boxes are collected; apart from the Yin-Yang School, no one else knows the specific contents of this secret.

"Is that all you require?" Moon Goddess was still skeptical. "Is that really all?" Lin Qi nodded and confirmed, "Yes, that's all."

He added later, "But I also need your help." "You need my help?" "Yes," Lin Qi's eyes turned serious, revealing murderous intent, "plus the head of Donghuang Taiyi, and the life of Yun Zhongjun Xu Fu!"

The Moon Goddess was stunned, looking very surprised: "The fate of the Lord of the Clouds?" She was clearly puzzled by this additional condition.

Although I understand Lin Qi's desire to get rid of Donghuang Taiyi—after all, the other party had imprisoned Yanfei and Dasiming and posed a great threat, so eliminating Donghuang Taiyi is reasonable.

But she was puzzled as to why Xu Fu, the Lord of the Clouds, was also included on the list.

Noticing the Moon Goddess's question, Lin Qi explained, "Actually, I have no personal grudge against Yun Zhongjun. I just feel uncomfortable with this person and want to get rid of him."

Upon hearing this, the Moon Goddess was filled with even more questions.

Is it really necessary to kill someone just because you dislike them? This approach seems a bit excessive and direct.

For Yun Zhongjun, this was undoubtedly an undeserved disaster!

At this moment, Lin Qi's tone softened, and he continued, "So, will you choose to hand over the Seven Star Secret and Donghuang Taiyi's life, or will you save the lives of the entire Yin Yang School and the Ji family, as well as your own future? Moon Goddess, it is time for you to make a decision."

"Are you prepared to stick to your principles and remain steadfast, or will you prioritize the greater good?"

As soon as Lin Qi finished speaking, the entire audience fell silent once again.

This time, in particular, the air seemed to freeze, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The two beautiful eyes of Ehuang and Nüwa gazed at the moon goddess, awaiting her decision.

The two women were already wavering. They were not originally of Ji family blood, but were even designated by their ancestors as one of the elders of the Yin-Yang family to inherit the family line.

This place truly belonged to them until the Ji family intervened.

Thanks to the secret protection of the Ji royal family for hundreds of years, the Yin-Yang School has been spared from disasters many times, which is why they have everything they have today. Therefore, loyalty to the Ji family has become their unshakable responsibility.

At this point, considering the need to preserve the overall safety of the Yin-Yang School, there will naturally be some leniency.

The history and heritage of the Yin-Yang School far surpass the importance of the Ji family and the mystery of the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon.

The two women's gazes fell on the moon goddess, causing her body to tremble involuntarily.

The Moon Goddess knew that the balance in the hearts of these two women seemed to be wavering.

This shift is also reasonable—the history of the Ji family and the mystery of the Azure Dragon Seven Stars are not so attractive to them; on the contrary, the Yin-Yang School, with its more than five-century-long history, is the spiritual anchor for them.

The Moon Goddess's heart stirred, and she fell into deep thought: 'Do I have my own faith? Is reviving the Ji family and solving the mystery of the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon my faith? In fact, no!'

Although she was a descendant of the Ji family, the Ji family had already declined when she was born, and she never enjoyed the glory of the Ji family.

Instead, they lived in seclusion under the shadow of the Qin state, constantly fearing that their true identities would be revealed.

The goal of reviving the Ji family was merely a dream instilled in her by her elders since childhood; she had never truly lived for herself.

Over the years, under the weight of her ancestors' legacy and the ideal of reviving the Ji family, her life became increasingly numb and unbearable.

The secret of the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon also became a lingering burden on her heart! Whenever she heard these words, the phrase "Unseal the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon and revive the Ji family" would play on repeat like a curse, making her dare not resist in the slightest.

Once heretical thoughts arise, there is a fear of unbearable consequences; it is as if those deceased elders will return from the underworld to endlessly berate and curse them.

Now, what should I do to make a choice?

Faced with inner confusion and struggle, the moon goddess felt a sense of bewilderment she had never experienced before.

She longed to break free from the shackles imposed by her elders and pursue a free and unrestrained life; yet she also feared that taking this step would lead to unimaginable disasters and condemnations.

She thought to herself, "Compared to myself, Yanfei and Dasi Ming are much braver."

Even when faced with difficulties, they are still able to forge ahead! On the other hand, I have never been able to get rid of this fear.

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Recalling that Yanfei and Da Siming received orders a few days ago, requiring them to either be imprisoned in a place until death or to personally eliminate Linqi in order to quell the situation.

At that time, she thought they were incredibly stupid.

He betrayed his leader and abandoned his faith for a man.

However, this feeling gradually transformed into deep admiration:

Firstly, it's because Lin Qi is such an outstanding man.

His strength is astonishing, capable of eliminating masters like Tian Guang; his decisiveness and sense of responsibility in handling interpersonal relationships are rare; his handsome appearance is unparalleled; and his wisdom is unmatched.

Such a near-perfect person is indeed captivating; moreover, it is the spirit of daring to face challenges that they both demonstrate that is truly admirable.

Their ability to challenge the Yin-Yang School and even confront the Donghuang Tai faction demonstrates their extraordinary courage.

The men they admired did not disappoint them.

He is planning to fight against Donghuang Taiyi in order to protect the one he loves.

Of course, the only drawback is that this gentleman is a bit too much of a womanizer.

However, given the almost ubiquitous advantages of Linqi, this characteristic is not so offensive.

Whether it's appearance, personality, courage and ability, or deep affection for her lover, wisdom and talent... everything about her seems perfect!

Such a man is naturally incredibly charming, and he truly deserves such praise! It is only natural that Yanfei and Da Siming would fight against Donghuang Taiyi for him! Therefore, the Moon Goddess is filled with jealousy at this moment.

After a long while, the Moon Goddess turned her attention back to the present, looked at the two women, Ehuang and Nüying, beside her, and gently asked, "What is your choice? How will you decide?"

The two looked at each other.

Then, the eldest sister, Ehuang, opened her mouth and answered softly, "We choose to submit!"

“I am unwilling to watch the Five Elements School’s centuries-old tradition disappear and become just another part of history.”

"I'm sorry, Goddess Moon!" Ehuang said apologetically.

As soon as Ehuang finished speaking, Nüying chimed in, "I agree with my sister's point of view."

"For us, the future inheritance of the Five Elements School is our faith. As for the revival of the Ji family and the secret of the Seven Star Azure Dragon, we are not so enthusiastic."

After hearing the two sisters' answers, the Moon Goddess fell silent again.

On the one hand, it is responsible for the secret of the Seven Star Azure Dragon, the safety of Donghuang Taiyi's life, and the Ji family's deep-rooted belief in revival; on the other hand, it is also considering the overall inheritance of the Five Elements family, the safety of hundreds of people, and its own survival and inner entanglements.

The two options swirled in her mind for a long time.

Finally, her gaze suddenly focused, appearing exceptionally firm.

Finally, she made her decision! Then...

Her eyes were fixed on Lin Qi, her cherry lips parted slightly, and she slowly but firmly stated her answer: "My choice is: to submit to you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, it seemed as if a force had suddenly been released from her, as if she had been freed from heavy shackles. Her body and mind felt an unprecedented lightness and joy.

Regardless of the outcome, at least she has made a decision; as for whether it is right or wrong, only time will tell.

At that very moment, "Boom—"

A powerful aura erupted from her body.

As his cultivation level continued to improve, he progressed from the middle stage of the Initial Heaven Realm, then to the late stage of the Heaven Realm, the Great Perfection of the Heaven Realm, and even broke through to the early stage of the High Heaven Realm... until the middle and late stages of the High Heaven Realm.

It wasn't until he advanced to the late stage of the High Heaven realm that his cultivation stabilized.

When the long-standing obstacles are removed and the inner shackles are dispersed, his strength rapidly increases along with this opportunity.

"I... have already reached the late stage of the High Heavens?" The Moon Goddess opened her eyes wide in surprise, her face showing disbelief.

This was a change that even she herself could not have predicted.

I never imagined that breaking free from constraints would bring such tremendous gains.

Beside them, Ehuang and Nüying couldn't help but look on with envy at the sight.

Clearly, because they lacked a firm enough belief or were not loyal to the Ji family at the time, they did not receive any reward even when faced with the same choice.

However, Lin Qi's eyes lit up, and he was quite impressed with the scene before him.

With a smile, he offered his blessings: "Moon Goddess, congratulations on your breakthrough in strength."

"This means you've made the right choice!"

Upon hearing this, the Moon Goddess did not respond further, but simply nodded with a faint smile.