Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 869: 868 Current Situation

Chapter 869: Chapter 868 Current Situation

The two stopped their confrontation and reconciled. They couldn’t be considered as kindred spirits, but at least they had common interests.

Wei Yi was too eager to force Hou Niao out of the Flying Sword Space, resulting in an unintentional close encounter that lost him the upper hand. It’s hard to say whether he gained or lost from this.

Although Hou Niao had gained the upper hand in close proximity, with the fierce bravery of ancient martial arts, a true strike would likely lead to mutual destruction. Why bother?

Wei Yi took out fine wine from his hometown, which naturally had a unique fragrance. After drinking three cups together, he laughed and said:

“Brother Hou’s sword technique is indeed excellent. I greatly admire it, and I think Fairy Yue is no different, right?”

Hou Niao smiled bitterly, “As a defeated general, I’m too exhausted to regain my strength. I’ve been beaten hard these days. It’s better to stay away from Fairy Yue, lest I lose my Sword Heart from too many defeats.”

Wei Yi seemingly casually inquired, trying to discern his relationship with Yue Duo to see if there was any communication. It appears that this fierce woman had long sought out the Jinxiu Sword Cultivator for sparring matches, forming a deep relationship; a right step indeed.

Hou Niao understood his intentions but found no need to elaborate, remaining vague, and it was also the truth.

Wei Yi feigned concern, “Qingkong Sword Vein stands unique in the universe. If Brother Hou can obtain one or two secret techniques, it would be infinitely beneficial.”

Hou Niao was truly ashamed, “Fairy Yue taught me a technique, stating that only after mastering it would there be more. Yet after a year, I haven’t advanced even an inch. It’s truly embarrassing…”

Wei Yi was surprised, “What kind of secret technique? With Brother Hou’s talent, you still can’t comprehend it? Forgive me, I didn’t mean to pry into your studies.”

Hou Niao laughed, “Meeting Brother Wei feels like meeting an old friend. Why not speak openly? It’s the Sword Light Division. I truly can’t master it; it’s as hard as ascending to heaven!”

Wei Yi saw that he wasn’t pretending, which made him somewhat skeptical. Sword Light Division is not an ordinary sword technique; it’s the crown jewel of Sword Cultivators’ swordsmanship. Just mastering this one skill would make one fearless in the universe.

Is what this guy saying true or false?

While probing, he sensed the slipperiness of this Sword Cultivator. Moreover, looking at the previous confrontation’s results, it was probably a tie, achieving no suppression, so he couldn’t take the lead.

But this matter was irreversible. It couldn’t be nullified just because of this, right? At least a split scenario was still present. Among the twelve, each hailed from the Upper Realm with extraordinary insight, none was easy to deal with. Perhaps this Jinxiu Sword Cultivator hadn’t seen much of the world, making him easier to deceive?

He didn’t have any grand ambitions, but simply wanted to hold a leading position, which required him to demonstrate his own value. If he couldn’t do it with strength, then he’d see if he could suppress the other through words.

“Getting back on topic, Brother Hou should know our purpose for coming to Jinxiu Continent, right?”

Hou Niao nodded, “I roughly know. It’s about taking advantage of the situation, using so-called Upper Realm Divine Skills and exotic arts, along with resources and manpower to paint a grand picture, aiming for the Jinxiu corresponding Daoist alliances to submit. At the very least, to be under your clan’s influence, and ultimately, for the glory of the Upper Realm, not hesitating to brave fire and water, willingly serving as vanguard…”

Wei Yi found this statement somewhat blocking the conversation. At the same time, he realized his mindset might be having issues. After all, being in the Golden Core Realm, self-adjustment happens quickly.

“If Brother Hou has any concerns, I think we can be open and honest, which aligns with the characteristics of our two clans’ Daoist traditions. Our time is limited, so there’s no need to waste precious time on probing each other.”

Hou Niao nodded, that’s more like it, “Since you’ve put it that way, Dao Brother, then I’ll be bold with a bit of drunkenness?”

I don’t oppose external forces entering Jinxiu Continent; it’s a trend, a matter of sooner or later, just a matter of time;

Nor do I oppose the external Daoist traditions’ guidance and leadership over Jinxiu’s direct Daoist traditions. After all, in the cultivation world, we are newcomers and have in fact accepted external Daoist traditions through prayer.

What I oppose is your attitude of taking what you want, pointing fingers, regarding Jinxiu as an undeveloped Lower Realm, and naturally assuming we should unconditionally meet your demands. Cultivation Levels differ but nobility has no distinction.

Cooperating with the Upper Realm Daoist traditions is our duty, but the prerequisite is, not at the cost of Jinxiu Continent’s interests.”

Wei Yi wasn’t surprised. In fact, they were aware of their problem, which is why the forces behind them punished them by sending them to Hell Star for reflection. However,

“Are you sure this isn’t just your opinion, but the entire Jinxiu Cultivation World’s?”

“It’s the opinion of most people. There will always be those who bow and scrape, and there will always be those who would rather die than yield, but Jinxiu Continent belongs to the people of Jinxiu, not anyone’s appendage. If external reasons cause internal strife in Jinxiu, we will not welcome such changes.”

Wei Yi reminded him, “I’m still young and haven’t experienced the universe, but I’ve seen numerous such Lower Realms in the sect’s historical records. Initially, they are persistent, but such persistence often doesn’t last long. Ultimately, strength determines everything; this is the iron law of the cultivation world. Discussing persistence without strength is just laughable.”

Hou Niao did not refute, because that is the truth. Some things can’t be solved by big talk, and showing determination is useless.

“Perhaps, it depends on the growth speed of Jinxiu Continent. If it develops slowly, being slaughtered is unspeakable. But what I want to say is, at the very least, there must be such an attitude at the beginning. If there is no attitude at all, then don’t mention the future.

I don’t know about other Daoist traditions, but the Jinxiu Sword Vein will never submit. Regardless of who our superior is or how formidable they are in the universe, we must be respected.

Of course, if you want to be allies, this is the most basic condition.”

Wei Yi was also straightforward, both speaking directly as if arguing, “How can you determine a Daoist tradition’s attitude? You are just a newly arrived Golden Core. There are more senior Pill Cultivators and Nascent Soul Masters above you. How can you speak for them?”

Hou Niao boasted, “I may not be able to represent them now, but it doesn’t mean I won’t in the future; there are more than fifty years, and everything is changing. By the time I return, I might already represent them?”

Wei Yi was amazed at the boldness of this Sword Cultivator. It could be called boldness, or recklessness, but Sword Cultivators are inherently this way, so it’s not surprising.

“Honestly, I don’t think you can do it. A sect cannot be controlled by just one person. There are countless obstacles, countless thoughts, let alone fifty years, even five hundred years, you can’t achieve it!

But I agree with your words, and I’m willing to accept such an attitude. Even if pretending, I’ll pretend for a while; but I can’t guarantee it’ll always be like this. In your words, it depends on how well you develop, right?”

Hou Niao knew he couldn’t ask for more, “In that case, perhaps we can be temporary drinking buddies?”