Chapter 614: Chapter 498: Human Alliance

A Jade Realm cultivator named Li Jingshuo cleared his throat, slowly rose to his feet, and cupped his hands to the crowd.

"In my opinion, Daoist Yun Xi is indeed of an extremely high Realm and holds great prestige throughout the Demon Race’s World. However, I have spoken with her before..."

He paused, looked around, and his tone softened slightly.

"Although Daoist Yun Xi is currently our bulwark, supporting the Human Alliance from the rear, she truly has no desire to become the Alliance Hierarch."

"That’s right." Another Sect Leader stood and chimed in. "The Human Alliance is all about bloodshed and charging into battle. Someone as otherworldly as Daoist Yun Xi is truly unsuited to manage this vast Human Race Alliance!"

"Not only that," Wang Kui shot to his feet, chugged a large mouthful of wine, wiped his mouth, and boomed, "Daoist Yun Xi is simply too benevolent and soft-hearted. She’s always thinking that once we’ve fought to a certain point, we should negotiate with the Demon Race and coexist normally with the Demon Race’s World."

He slammed his wine bowl down, his gaze burning as he scanned the crowd.

"But we all know perfectly well what those demons are like! The Demon Race’s World has enslaved our people, and she wants us to live in peace with them? If we do that, wouldn’t this entire uprising have been for nothing?"

"If you ask me," Wang Kui’s voice suddenly rose, "Sect Leader Lei is the most suitable person to be our Alliance Hierarch!"

"I agree!"

"Same here!"

Following Wang Kui’s forceful declaration, more and more Sect Leaders and Loose Cultivators rose to their feet, roaring their approval in unison. The hall erupted with passion, the atmosphere growing more intense by the second.

"Oh, no! This is completely out of the question." Lei Peng acted startled, a look of being overwhelmed by the flattery on his face as he waved his hands dismissively. "Daoist Yun Xi is the people’s choice. How could I dare to take on the role of Alliance Hierarch?"

"I must disagree, Sect Leader Lei."

An old man stood up, stroking his beard, and smiled faintly, his demeanor calm.

"Aside from Daoist Yun Xi, your Realm is the highest. Furthermore, your skill in leading armies and mediating between the sects has earned everyone’s sincere admiration. In my view, you are the only one who can serve as Alliance Hierarch and truly have the people’s trust!"

"Please, Sect Leader Lei, don’t refuse!"

"Please, Sect Leader Lei, don’t refuse!"

In an instant, everyone present was shouting in unison. The roar grew with each wave, and the atmosphere reached a fever pitch.

"Everyone... what is all this..."

Lei Peng looked at the fervent crowd, his expression one of utter helplessness, as if their sudden passion had backed him into a corner.

"Fine, fine. Since you all insist, then I... I suppose I can give it a try." Lei Peng sighed, his voice tinged with reluctance. "At the next Human Alliance assembly, I will formally propose the matter of selecting an Alliance Hierarch, letting all the heroes under heaven choose who they believe is best. When that time comes, I will be counting on all of your support."

"You’re too kind, Sect Leader Lei!"

"It’s a blessing for the Human Alliance that you’re willing to serve as our Alliance Hierarch, Sect Leader Lei!"

"If anyone but Brother Lei becomes the Alliance Hierarch, I, Wang Kui, will be the first to object!" the dark-faced Wang Kui bellowed, his face a picture of pure sincerity.

"Hahaha! Drink up! No one goes home sober tonight!" Lei Peng raised his cup high with a hearty laugh. "Let me propose a toast to you all!"

"To Sect Leader Lei!"

Everyone raised their cups in response, wine sloshing, the hall filled with joyous laughter.

...

「At the same time, in Spring Tea City, within the Demon Race’s World.」

Spring Tea City was a strategically vital town in the Celestial Demon Country, part of the Demon Race’s World.

By capturing Spring Tea City, the Human Race army would gain a stable foothold, a base from which they could attack or defend, allowing them to advance or retreat as needed.

After the Human Race army, led by the Sect Leader of the Moon-Gazing Sect, captured Spring Tea City, they immediately established new rules: Any human slaves who wished to leave their households were free to do so and could voluntarily join the Human Race army.

In addition, the buying and selling of humans was strictly prohibited within the city.

As for the prominent Demon Race families, they were generally left undisturbed, provided they lived peacefully and kept to themselves. The only exceptions were the few who had committed heinous crimes and earned the public’s ire.

Beyond that, the gates of Spring Tea City were wide open. Anyone who wanted to leave could exit the city at any time, and the Human Alliance would not stop them in the slightest.

And on this day—

Liu Shui, who was on her way back to Cold Mountain Academy, passed through Spring Tea City.

Originally, Liu Shui had heard that Spring Tea City had just been through a great battle and had intended to take a detour to avoid it.

However, her mother was feeling unwell after several days of travel and wasn’t well enough for a long detour.

Besides, Liu Shui had heard it was the Human Race army that had captured the city. ’We’re all human,’ she thought, ’so it should be fine. No one will give us any trouble.’

And so, Liu Shui brought her mother into the city.

Upon entering, Liu Shui stared at the scene before her. Members of the Human Race and Demon Race bustled along the streets in an orderly fashion, each minding their own business. The sight left her feeling a little dazed.

She found it especially unbelievable when a waiter in a Demon Race tavern treated her—a human—with such courtesy and respect.

"Mother, let’s rest here for two days. Once you’ve recovered, we’ll continue on our journey. It won’t take much longer to get home anyway."

After getting a room at an inn, Liu Shui carefully made the bed and gently helped her mother sit on the edge of it.

"Yes, alright. There’s no hurry," her mother replied, looking at her with a gentle gaze.

Her mother recalled how just a year ago, she had been dragging Liu Shui around to meet potential suitors. To then learn that her daughter had actually embarked on the Path of Cultivation, reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, and become an Immortal of the mountains... she couldn’t help but feel a sense of amused exasperation.

’If I had known my daughter was one of the Immortals,’ her mother thought, ’why on earth would I have forced her to go on all those dates?’

As for the concern her daughter had mentioned—the fear that a gulf would grow between a Cultivator and an ordinary person.

’My daughter really overthinks things,’ her mother mused.

’Being able to cultivate is such a wonderful thing. I couldn’t be happier for her, so how could I possibly grow distant?’

Fortunately, the two of them eventually had a heart-to-heart, and her mother came to fully understand her daughter’s feelings.

She also knew that the one her daughter liked was not one of those young masters from the Noble Families at Cold Mountain Academy, but an Attendant by Miss Tushan’s side.

Coincidentally, that Attendant was also of the Human Race, and also a Cultivator.

’In that case,’ her mother thought, ’their social standing is actually a good match.’

’Besides, I’ve heard of Tushan Mansion’s reputation. If my daughter ends up with that young man, I imagine they’ll be able to live a stable and peaceful life without any major issues.’

"Shui’Er," her mother said, taking her daughter’s small hand and holding it gently. "From now on, if anything is on your mind, you must tell me directly. You can’t keep hiding things from your mother anymore, alright?" Her tone was earnest.

"I know, Mother. You get some rest. I’ll ask the innkeeper to send up some food, and then I’ll go get your medicine," Liu Shui replied softly, her voice sweet and obedient.

"Alright. Be careful out there by yourself," her mother urged.

"Don’t worry, Mother. I’m heading out now."

Liu Shui helped her mother lie down on the bed, tucked her in, and then turned and walked out of the room.

After leaving the inn, Liu Shui went to the nearest pharmacy to get the medicine.

Once the medicinal herbs were all wrapped up and in her hand, she started walking back the way she came.

But just as she was halfway there, she suddenly noticed that on the street, everyone—whether men or women, old or young, Human Race or Demon Race—was looking in the same direction, their gazes all fixed on the same spot.

Liu Shui couldn’t help but follow their gazes.

She saw two women walking down the street.

When Liu Shui saw the breathtaking beauty of one of the women, she froze.

’Is that...?’

’Miss Tushan?’

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