Chapter 1128: Only Eighth Grade?
"Spare us, senior!"
"Have mercy, senior..."
"We are guilty!"
Yingchi Daoist Venerable and the others were scared out of their wits.
They never dreamed that simply threatening Jiang Cheng would result in such serious consequences.
If they had known that Prince Yi was his backer, they wouldn’t have dared to offend him under any circumstances.
In truth, Prince Yi couldn’t possibly kill so many Daoist Venerables.
After all, each Daoist Venerable is very valuable.
It was just to intimidate them a bit.
And now that the intimidation was done, Jiang Cheng didn’t lose a hair, so Prince Yi was prepared to head back home.
However, Brother Cheng immediately stopped him.
"Summoned Beast, um no... Wait, Prince Yi!"
Three black lines appeared on Prince Yi’s forehead.
What did you just call me?
Don’t think I didn’t hear it clearly!
He impatiently asked, "What do you want this time?"
"It’s like this, they strongly wanted to make a bet with me just now, betting on who has a higher Immortal Official rank between me and Qiu Yuxuan, so I’d like you to be a witness."
"You and Qiu Yuxuan?"
Prince Yi frowned and looked at the others.
"Is there really such a matter?"
All the Daoist Venerables were speechless; when did we ever strongly want to make a bet with you? Clearly, it was you who suggested it, wasn’t it?
However, facing Prince Yi’s inquiry, they didn’t dare to deny it.
So they all nodded.
"Indeed, we all believe Qiu Yuxuan’s Immortal Official rank is definitely higher than his."
"That’s right, we’re backing Qiu Yuxuan."
Although Jiang Cheng seemed to have a strong background with Prince Yi as his support, they did not think Jiang Cheng’s Immortal Official rank could exceed Fifth Grade.
The reason is simple; the evaluation of an Immortal Official’s rank is very strict.
Even if one is a descendant of the Divine Monarch, generally one starts as an Immortal Official from Ninth or Eighth Grade, maintaining the rules.
It’s just that they rise faster than others afterwards.
As for Qiu Yuxuan, breaking through the Heaven-Ascending Secret Realm was a special case, and being rated as a Fifth-Grade Immortal Official was in accordance with the rules.
Sect Leader Jiang clapped his hands again.
"So, you all bet on Qiu Yuxuan winning?"
All the Daoist Venerables nodded.
"That’s right!"
"What’s wrong with backing Qiu Yuxuan?"
Brother Cheng smiled slightly, "Alright, we’ll bet on this then."
"If I end up not having a higher rank than Qiu Yuxuan, then you would have won."
"At that time, I’ll bow and admit my mistake to each one of you."
The crowd exchanged looks; what’s the point of this?
We, as dignified Daoist Venerables, do not need you, Emperor Realm Eighth Layer, to bow and admit mistakes to us!
But still, facing Prince Yi, they all behaved honestly and didn’t say anything.
Jiang Cheng continued, "If I end up having a higher rank than Qiu Yuxuan, then I would have won."
"At that time, you all must kneel and bow to me..."
The corners of his mouth curled slightly.
"I don’t even need you to admit mistakes; just call me ’Grandpa’ each will do."
No sooner did these words fall than they were met with angry outbursts.
"What did you say?"
"How dare you..."
"Do you deserve it?"
They were Daoist Venerables; how could they possibly kneel to anyone?
Earlier seeing Prince Yi, they only bowed in respect, right?
This is madness!
"What, dare not gamble now?"
"Weren’t you all saying that you favor Qiu Yuxuan?"
"Tut tut tut, weren’t you bragging just now? Turns out when it comes to the crucial moment, your confidence is not so solid after all."
All the Daoist Venerables were almost rendered speechless by him.
"Kid, don’t use such crude Provocation Techniques."
"Aren’t you going to gamble? Fine, let’s bet on this!"
"Do you really think we’re afraid?"
"I just don’t believe you can be higher than Qiu Yuxuan."
Only after all the Daoist Venerables acknowledged the bet did Brother Cheng nod satisfactorily.
Then he looked at Prince Yi.
"Both parties consent; the bet is established!"
Prince Yi couldn’t be bothered to speak up, nor could he be bothered to ask the origin.
In his eyes, this was just a ridiculous farce.
He merely nodded expressionlessly to indicate he saw it.
And that was enough.
With him present, no one could back out.
Even Qiu Yuxuan couldn’t figure out what Jiang Cheng was up to.
"Are you self-destructing?"
"Already about to lose to me, yet insisting on bowing to others too?"
"It’s hard to see, but you do have such a peculiar hobby."
Brother Cheng shook his head amicably.
"Actually, I’m quite curious, why do you think you’re so certain of victory?"
"Who gave you this confidence?"
Upon his words, Qiu Yuxuan’s face changed slightly.
She faintly felt something was amiss.
Jiang Cheng didn’t reveal his Identity Jade Talisman.
He was quite aware that at best he would be a Sixth-grade Immortal Official this time.
However, winning was not impossible.
He directly chose to send a telepathic message to Prince Yi.
"Bro, what’s my Immortal Official grade this time, could you give me a hint?"
Prince Yi frowned again.
What’s with this kid, daring to call me ’bro’?
If not for important matters, he would’ve waved his sleeve already.
"For such matters, once you place your Identity Jade Talisman into the Immortal Reception Array, you’ll know, won’t you?" he responded flatly.
Brother Cheng discontentedly pursed his lips.
"If I could do that, would I need you to teach me?"
If he really put it in and it showed Sixth and Seventh Grades, then the bet would be lost directly.
Sect Leader Jiang must figure out a way to alter the result before it is revealed.
"Quick, tell me! Otherwise, I won’t cooperate with your operations anymore."
"You!"
Prince Yi’s forehead veins twitched.
This kid is outrageous, actually daring to threaten the Celestial Palace! Is he really the Immortal Grade Celestial Heart?
Even he started to doubt.
"You’re an Eighth-Grade Immortal Official," he finally confessed.
"What?"
Sect Leader Jiang nearly jumped up.
"What did you say?"
His worst expectation was Seventh Grade; after all, he had slain an Evil Immortal Venerable!
The result was even lower than he anticipated!
How can this be accepted?
"Bro, I’m so handsome, with such excellent achievements, outstanding talent, and I stand out in the crowd... just Eighth Grade?"
Prince Yi outright ignored his self-praise.
With a face devoid of emotion, he transmitted, "Eighth Grade was due to your outstanding achievements on the front line, hence a special promotion."
"Starting from Eighth Grade, you should be grateful and blessed..."
What the Celestial Palace cares about is whether they can defeat the Evil Immortal Realm, not Jiang Cheng’s personal position or rank.
Therefore, their treatment of him was very casual.
"I bless your uncle! Are you kidding me?"
Brother Cheng angrily interrupted.
"An Eighth-Grade Immortal Official, where do you want me to put this handsome face? How will I face other old friends in the future?"
"And about that bet just now, wouldn’t I be doomed to lose?"
Prince Yi flatly responded, "That is your issue."
Implicitly, whether you have prestige, lose or win against Qiu Yuxuan, is none of our concern.
We only ensure you survive, not succumb to Yan Yi’s inducements to lose another bet.
"Fine!"
Sect Leader Jiang was amused by him.
He pointed to Prince Yi and abandoned the telepathic method.
"You leave me no choice."
"Bro isn’t serving anymore, I’m leaving the Celestial Palace and switching to the Land of Dao Extinction!"