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Chapter 517 - 460: Confrontation and Compromise

Chapter 517: Chapter 460: Confrontation and Compromise

During the flight, Zhang Decheng finally found time to answer Wang Zijia’s question, saying:

"You cheeky little thing, do you think space-time anchoring and performing large-scale teleportation over long distances is a simple feat?"

"The distance to our Sect is easily tens of millions of miles, and without any preparation or construction of any array platforms, the fact that the Head Teacher is able to rapidly perform such mass teleportation only using an anchoring object is already a stunning feat."

"And you even invited tens of thousands of disciples ... why don’t you simply ask why the Head Teacher didn’t just move the whole Sect here?"

Wang Zijia was slightly taken aback, his hands resting on Zhang Decheng’s shoulders, his feet dangling, swinging gleefully. Like a little elf, he laughed nonchalantly, "True! It’s because I think the Head Teacher is remarkably talented!"

"Save your flattery for when you’re in front of him, I have no idea how you managed to become this sycophantic during your time in the Lower Realm!" laughed Zhang Decheng.

"..."

The conversation between the old man and the youth was light-hearted and relaxed, with them laughing and teasing each other like grandfather and grandson.

This drew the frequent attention of the Big Shots, who, it seemed, were noticing for the first time how familiar the Pavilion Master and this ’familiar simply because he’s a fellow Daoist’ Infant God Junior Brother were.

"Ding!"

Just then, a huge metallic clang resonated throughout the ruins, causing the earth to tremble and the mountains to shake.

It was as if the Phantom Tower had become a giant gold bell inverted over this place, and at this moment someone was striking the bell from outside.

"Brother Zhengfang, Brother Haiping, you might want to come out and have a chat!"

With the deafening clanging was a bellowing, yet familiar voice.

Because of the differentiation in his Avatar, although Wang Zijia’s cultivation did not drop, his current aura was much weaker.

At this moment, being impacted by the huge sound, his aura fluctuated slightly, and the tens of thousands of Avatars that he’d created at his limit quickly returned to him.

The crowd instinctively looked up, only to see outside the enveloping massive Phantom Tower, a giant middle-aged figure slowly emerged.

It was Wenren Shouqing, who had appeared half a day ago.

In a short half day, not only had he found the location, but he had also rushed here from the Flying Immortal Sect millions of miles away.

What surprised the crowd even more was that it wasn’t just Wenren Shouqing who arrived, but a party of four.

Besides the two Big Shots from the Flying Immortal Sect, the current Pavilion Master of Wentian Pavilion, Du Yudao, and the Great Elder, Zhao Jianping, were also present.

Clearly, during this half day, not only had they found the location, but also decided to come here together. The implication was clear.

It was obviously after Li Zhengfang had made his move, that the clever junior generation timely sent back the message.

Luckily, Wang Zijia had previously decided to stop scavenging and immediately return to inform the Clan, otherwise, even if it were Wanyu’s territory, the Sect might not have had much initiative.

"So, if we don’t come out, are you planning to make a move on our Sect’s territory?"

In the center of the Mysterious Domain, Li Zhengfang’s figure also quickly expanded, and a huge Dharma Idol emerged.

Li Zhengfang, who was known for his toughness, was being provoked at his doorstep, and his tone was firm, expressing a clear warning .

The four people outside were silent for a moment before the Pavilion Master of the Wentian Pavilion, Du Yudao, intervened with a laugh, "Look at what Brother Zhengfang is saying, wouldn’t we dare?"

"With the harmony among our four Sects, even if we wanted to challenge you, it wouldn’t be in these few days, at least after you’ve dealt with those little monsters who were making noise at your home."

"Or else, if word got out, it would seem like we two Sects have sided with the Devil Gate, assisting the tyrant, wouldn’t it?"

Du Yudao’s image was completely different from the traditional Calculation Cultivator; he exuded no Immortal Wind and Dao Bones, and there was not a hint of pretentiousness.

With a height of a little over one meter six and a round face, slightly overweight and not wearing a Taoist robe but an ordinary tunic suit, he looked like a slightly plump rich man.

On his round face, there was always a slight smile, giving a feeling of amiability.

But with just a simple response, he made Li Zhengfang’s aura falter, and he fell silent immediately.

At this time, Head Teacher Ding Haiping immediately took over the conversation, laughed, and said, "It’s really our fault for not warmly greeting you when you came from afar."

As he spoke, Ding Haiping glanced at the silent Li Zhengfang.

Li Zhengfang’s aura fluctuated slightly and a door appeared at the second level of the Phantom Tower.

Then, without a word, Li Zhengfang just stared at the four of them.

"Dare you?"

Down below, Wang Zijia, who had already withdrawn many Human Skin Avatars, subconsciously added this unspoken sentence in his heart for Li Zhengfang.

The four shared a glance. Du Yudao, beaming amicably, said:

"Head Teacher Ding, you’re too kind. It is we who have interrupted uninvitedly!"

As he spoke, his figure quickly returned to human size and he floated into the Phantom Tower.

Zhao Jianping, the elderly woman who came with him, didn’t make a move, and stayed outside.

Seeing this, Wenren Shouqing also floated into the Pagoda, whereas a Taoist who followed him showed no intention of entering.

Ding Haiping remained calm with a faint smile on his face, in a slightly questioning tone, he said, "Wouldn’t my Fellow Daoists like to step in for a chat? Don’t let the word out that I, Wanyu, was not hospitable, or I would genuinely feel wronged."

Li Zhengfang, however, remained silent, with a distant gaze on the two who had just entered.

At his words, Wenren Shouqing’s lips twitched, as if he wanted to speak but stopped, then tried to speak again.

Du Yudao, the Pavilion Master of Wentian Pavilion, maintained his smile, speaking genially:

"Out here, on the borderlands where the Demon Path lurks, we don’t possess the extraordinary cultivation of Senior Brother Zhengfang, we dare not be complacent. We must stay vigilant on behalf of our Fellow Daoists, after all, we’ve been as close as family for years!"

Li Zhengfang kept staring at him, his aura of Immortal Wind and Dao Bone diminishing a bit.

Du Yudao remained calm, smiling gently.

Ding Haiping said in a smiling manner, "For that, I must thank Senior Brother Du a lot!"

"It’s my pleasure, it’s my pleasure!" Du Yudao replied jovially.

"·······"

The casual chat dragged on in the sky between the four of them.

The people below went from startled, to calm, and then slightly uncomfortable.

Yet no one showed an immature expression of resentment. After all, they had anticipated this situation.

"Master, do we continue our search or······?"

As everyone’s thoughts stabilized, an Infant God broke the silence. Everyone immediately retracted their gaze, looking in unison at Zhang Decheng.

"We should follow suit. Normally this is fine, but given the current situation, we must give face to the Flying Immortal and Wentian Pavilion. The meat will definitely be divided, but it can’t be divided too finely now."

Zhang Decheng’s nonchalant words faded as he drifted towards the sky.

Seeing him, everyone followed suit.

Whether by unspoken agreement or prompted by their preceding actions, the ten teams scattered in the ruins rose into the sky, standing behind the Head Teacher and Pavilion Master, creating a illustrative backdrop.

Hundreds of God Monarchs were all watching Head Teacher Ding Haiping and Pavilion Master Du Yudao bantering.

Back and forth with pleasantries, not discussing serious matters, both sides seemed not to be in a hurry.

One side knew that the Buddha’s bones were dissipating, and should they keep dragging it out and suddenly everything vanished, Li Zhengfang could show them what it means to capture the world with a Pagoda!

The other side believed that the current situation afforded them more advantage with delaying tactics.

Although nothing significant had occurred here, and they had not alerted other Sects, the conjuncture of several Crossing Tribulation Big Shots in the Spirit Suppressing Realm could instantaneously morph into an assembly of the Four Sects, even possibly a gathering of the Seven Sects.

Therefore, they felt it was the Wanyu Sect that was more anxious.

And just like that, the two of them bantered for a full quarter of an hour in the sky. Their affection was profound!

The middle aged man, Wenren Shouqing, stammering several times, swallowed his words seeing Du Yudao enjoying the chat.

After enduring for more than a quarter of an hour, he finally could not help but say, "Brother Zhengfang, Younger Brother Haiping, let’s stop beating around the bush and get to the point."

Du Yudao paused in his speech, but immediately halted completely, as though allowing Wenren Shouqing to interject without interruption.

With a faint smile on his face, Ding Haiping queried, "Does Fellow Daoist Wenren have any advice to give me?"

"Leaving the current situation aside and considering normal times, does the Younger Brother think relics of the Three Realms Temple can just be silently devoured?" Without any pretext, Wenren Shouqing asked directly.

At his words, Du Yudao’s jovial smile seemed slightly froze. He was just like Wenren Shouqing, he too had moments when he wished to speak up but decided against it.

"If I’m not misunderstanding, is Fellow Daoist Wenren saying that the piece of land owned by my Sect should be shared with Fellow Daoists, otherwise this would be grasping the mountain gate to clarify a forceful robbery?" Ding Haiping asked nonchalantly without any change in expression.

"Brother Haiping, if you wish to continue this banter, I’m sure Pavilion Master Du wouldn’t mind it. However, given the spread of news in our Sect, I wonder what might the news turn into half a day later." Wenren Shouqing didn’t fall into a drawn-out argument with Ding Haiping and once more spoke bluntly.

Only then did Pavilion Master Du Yudao relax, while Head Teacher Ding Haiping became silent.

The quietness lasted for a moment.

"Alas! After all, my Wanyu has declined!" Ding Haiping let out a sigh with a lonely expression, he asked, "What does Fellow Daoist Wenren want to do?"

Hearing Ding Haiping’s wronged tone, Wenren Shouqing’s face seemed to change slightly. He opened his mouth, seemingly hesitant.

Du Yudao’s body, a little plump, shivered. He quickly interrupted before Wenren Shouqing could speak, smiling as he spoke:

"The inheritance of the Three Realms Temple is not the first to show up. As it has directly merged into this world, in such a domain, it’s only fair that the possession is divided among the viewers!"

"How would Pavilion Master Du want to share it? Do we demarcate different territories and distribute accordingly?" Ding Haiping asked expressionlessly.

"We explore together and when we’re done, we’ll bring everything together and divide it. It’s only fair to everyone!" Pavilion Master Du Yudao didn’t agree with him and said his piece.

"Heh, does Pavilion Master Du mean that our disciples of the Sect, after being busy for half a day, have to be searched by Pavilion Master Du?" Li Zhengfang, who had been silent all along, commented so.

"My two kids were also searched by Senior Brother Zhengfang, weren’t they? They are still being detained somewhere! I am not as magnanimous as Senior Brother Zhengfang!" Du Yudao answered with a smile.

Li Zhengfang, being bluntly retorted, fell silent again.