Chapter 1357 - 39: Victory Secured! _2

If we choose submission, the hard-earned resources will be plundered by ninety percent, and many of the subordinate citizens will not survive this harsh winter, resulting in a low score and elimination.

If we choose resistance, we must withstand the ever-more fierce attacks from Celestial Frost City. Any single failure will cause heavy casualties to the citizens, naturally leading to a low score.

The last winner, Saint Master Jiang, held off nine consecutive assaults from Celestial Frost City with relatively low casualties at the critical moment, achieving an excellent score and thereby obtaining the Saint Son title.

"Jin Ji boy, has someone achieved a better score than Jiang Zhencang this time?" The Lingyun Treasure Manual fluttered out of Jiang Zhencang’s Divine Soul, and the image of Lingyun appeared, saying excitedly, "Could it be that someone not only withstood Celestial Frost City’s attacks but also launched an effective counterattack? Who could it be, Yaoyao, or Lvwei, or perhaps Xuan’Er and Lici?"

Previous Saint Son candidates have also brainstormed and launched attacks on Celestial Frost City, but the results were predictable. One after another, they were crushed by the formidable martial power of Celestial Frost City.

Recently, Jiang Zhencang has been very busy, with negotiations on various collaborations with the Wang Family, and coordinating with Emperor’s Son An and others for national war arrangements, making it impossible for the Lingyun Treasure Manual residing in Jiang Zhencang’s Divine Soul to monitor the progress of the Struggle for the Saint Son every day.

He could only let Elder Jin Ji and several Purple Mansion Ascendants supervise and regulate.

However, there is no need to fear foul play.

Every Saint Son candidate’s entire journey is thoroughly recorded, so naturally, there’s no fear of someone secretly causing trouble.

Amidst the constant urging, Elder Jin Ji, one of the supervisors, activated the Crystal Stone Screen, and the protagonist on the screen was Master Celestial Fire’s disciple, Zhen Shicong.

"Huh? Zhen Shicong, how is he inside Celestial Frost City?"

"Dear foster father, this time I led the army to clear the Rebel Alliance formed by the northern troublemakers. This is the specific list of seizures."

"Cong’er is indeed excellent, foster father did not misjudge you."

...

The elders and grand elders were all stunned by this scene. Was Zhen Shicong that brat recruited by Celestial Frost City and became the City Lord’s adopted son? Isn’t he a traitor?

"Master Celestial Fire, look at your well-trained disciple!" Langya Zhenren glared angrily, "It’s okay for him to be impulsive on ordinary days, but at such a critical moment to do this shameful thing."

"Langya, what business is it of yours if a disciple from my Li Fire Lineage pledges allegiance?" Celestial Fire Zhenren said angrily, "My Cong’er has always been shrewd, choosing to join Celestial Frost City must be part of his plan."

"Master." Elder Jin Ji said awkwardly, "It’s indeed Zhen Shicong’s plan, using his repeated achievements, he has gained the trust of the City Lord of Celestial Frost City and has caused the death of several successors."

What?

The audience was in uproar; Zhen Shicong not only took an alternative path but also achieved considerable success. If he truly succeeded, wouldn’t it be indirect conquest of Celestial Frost City?

"Hahaha." Celestial Fire Zhenren laughed heartily, "I said so, the bloodline of my Cong’er may not match Wang Liyao’s and others, but in the actual trial, he is sure to shine brilliantly. It’s just unfortunate that his original score is a bit low, otherwise, the Saint Son position would most likely be in the bag."

Langya Zhenren also felt quite awkward; that Zhen Shicong kid seemed unreliable on normal days, but unexpectedly managed to pull off some clever tricks.

"Master, don’t worry." Elder Jin Ji said, "Our Junior Brother Ce also performed well; not only did he withstand more than ten waves of attacks from Celestial Frost City, but he also united with many refugee leaders, becoming a significant force against Celestial Frost City."

While speaking, Elder Jin Ji adjusted the screen, showcasing the impressive achievements of Gongyang Strategy.

Langya Zhenren’s face lit up with joy, quickly reviewing Gongyang Strategy’s past experiences, indeed, he has steadily advanced all the way, thinking things through thoroughly, gradually establishing an enormous advantage.

Now he has become a force second only to Celestial Frost City, and his resources are decent enough to easily survive this harsh winter.

Such achievements have already surpassed those of his master Jiang Zhencang many years ago.

"Good good good, worthy of being my disciple." Langya Zhenren said with satisfaction, "Even if we lose on the total score this time, it’s merely because the bloodline is somewhat inferior, a pity, really."

"Humph, what’s there to pity?" Master Yunyang mocked, "Inferior bloodline is inferior. A Mid-stage Lingxu Realm can at least match two or three Early-stage Lingxu Realms combined, and my Lici is especially skilled in combat, even able to fight three on her own."

"Humph, all muscle and no brain, just a brute after all." Langya Zhenren replied.

"Old dog Langya, you’re slandering my Lici. You’re oppressing her, you’re resentful of others being talented, this grudge between my Yunyang master and disciple duo

will be remembered," Master Yunyang said angrily, "Once my Lici reaches Lingxu Realm, she will crush you with one finger."

Langya Zhenren’s face darkened, when did this true man suppress Lici?

That Yunyang kid, always so unreasonable, petty, and randomly holding grudges.

"Master..." Elder Jin Ji said softly, "Junior Brother Strategy performed well, but all the candidates from various lineages are performing well this time."

"Jin Ji, I want to see our Bao Bucheng."