In the Guest Hall of the Seven Stars Sect, although many Dao Lords of the Seven Stars Sect had taken their seats, they still felt sowhat uneasy under the scrutinizing gaze of Xu Xing, a Nascent Soul Saint Monarch.
"Young Friend Xu, this Old Man has arrived. There's no need to question my junior, Luo."
At this mont, a refreshing breeze swept through the hall, and an ancient-looking old man in star-patterned robes suddenly materialized. This old man had a lean face, his silver-like hair ticulously arranged in a neat bun. What was particularly noteworthy was that his eyes were Bicephalous Pupils; a re slight turn of them would instill a sense of awe in any observer.
The Great Sun Dao Principle… Seated among the attendees, Xu Xing's eyes narrowed slightly as Mao Ri Saint Lord entered. He could clearly sense the lingering aura of the Great Sun Dao Principle on Mao Ri Saint Lord. This was the first ti he had detected the Great Sun Dao Principle in another cultivator. One must understand, even his Golden Crow Immortal Body had struggled to comprehend the Great Sun Dao Principle, let alone other cultivators. For him, the difficulty of comprehending the Great Sun Dao Principle might be a one, but for other cultivators, it was likely a hundred. Such was the disparity in innate constitutions. Compared to other Dao Principles in the Cultivation World, the Great Sun Dao Principle was not so easily comprehended.
What kind of special constitution does Mao Ri Saint Lord possess, to actually have Bicephalous Pupils… Xu Xing mused silently.
Before coming to the Seven Stars Sect, he had attempted to find information regarding Mao Ri Saint Lord. However, his search revealed that the various sects had virtually no records of him. This aged Saint Lord had existed for an incredibly long ti, far exceeding the founding history of most sects in the North Wilderness. So cultivators even believed that Mao Ri Saint Lord had been present since ancient tis and was still alive.
Xu Xing was skeptical about this. Having just passed the first tribulation of the Nascent Soul realm, he knew the wondrous uses of Longevity Immortal Energy. Theoretically, as long as a Nascent Soul Cultivator's Longevity Immortal Energy was not depleted, their lifespan could be continuously extended.
"This old one has entered my twilight years and am accustod to deep slumber. The younger generation of disciples dares not disturb . Hence, it is only now that I have co to et Young Friend Xu…" Mao Ri Saint Lord instantly appeared at the main high seat in the hall. After sitting down directly, he glanced at Xu Xing and said with a smile.
"Senior Mao Ri, you are too kind." Although Xu Xing felt a little displeased at being addressed as 'Young Friend' by Mao Ri Saint Lord, he still responded in kind. Though he and Mao Ri Saint Lord were cultivators of the sa realm, and the Cultivation World didn't strictly adhere to seniority between cultivators of different sects… Mao Ri Saint Lord was vastly older, and this was, after all, an away ground for Xu Xing. Being overly polite was never a fault!
"I wonder for what important matter Senior Mao Ri has invited to your esteed sect?" Xu Xing resud his seat, chuckled, and went straight to the point. "I am very busy with matters within my sect. I had just co out of seclusion when I received an invitation from Senior Mao Ri," he added.
The Seven Stars Sect and the Butian Sect were adversaries; this was dictated by the prevailing circumstances. He would show Mao Ri Saint Lord so "respect" in his words, but he wouldn't be foolish enough to make concessions on specific matters.
"It is nothing of great import," Mao Ri Saint Lord shook his head and smiled. "It's rely that I heard the North Wilderness now has a Butian Sect, and its Sect Leader is an outstanding figure and a Pride of Heaven like Young Friend Xu. Out of curiosity, I invited Young Friend Xu to my sect for a visit."
"When this Old Man passes away…"
"In the future, this North Wilderness Upper Sect will likely be the Butian Sect."
As he spoke, Mao Ri Saint Lord looked at Xu Xing, a hint of expectation seemingly gracing his features. He truly seed like a venerable senior of the Righteous Path.
"Senior Mao Ri overpraises and the Butian Sect…" Xu Xing said humbly, taking a sip of wine.
As these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall grew sowhat cold.
At this mont, Leader Luo, seated nearby, spoke up. "Master Xu, I have heard that the Butian Sect intends to make a move against the Godslayer Sect?"
"To seize the lands of the Demon Way and strengthen your sect?" Leader Luo inquired.
"So, your esteed sect's true intention isn't the wine, but to act as an advocate for the Demon Way? Are you trying to forbid our sect from crusading against the Demon Way?" Zhongtai Dao Monarch frowned slightly upon hearing this, imdiately interjecting to disrupt Leader Luo's questioning and buy Xu Xing ti to respond.
After a mont, Xu Xing slowly nodded and replied, "Correct. Our Sect does intend to annihilate the Godslayer Sect and bolster the Righteous Path!"
Regarding the leak of the Butian Sect's secret plan to annihilate the Godslayer Sect, Xu Xing, though surprised, had already anticipated it. Of course, Xu Xing didn't believe this leak was connected to the Starfall Sect. If he were Leader Luo, or any high-ranking mber of the Seven Stars Sect, he could have deduced the Butian Sect's intention to attack the Godslayer Sect from re trace clues. Even without such trace clues, how could the Butian Sect, possessing a Nascent Soul Saint Monarch, not harbor ambitions of expansion? Compared to the difficult-to-handle Seven Stars Sect, the only viable target before the Butian Sect was the Godslayer Sect. This was also one of the reasons Xu Xing had advocated for a swift and decisive battle when initially planning the annihilation of the Godslayer Sect.
"The Demon Way is a scourge that everyone has a right to eliminate. It is a blessing for the Righteous Path that Master Xu has such intentions!" Mao Ri Saint Lord's expression remained unchanged. He smiled faintly and praised Xu Xing.
"For this montous occasion, I had actually intended to invite the Seven Stars Sect to join forces. Unexpectedly, however, our Daoist friends from the Seven Stars Sect spoke of it prematurely…" Xu Xing said with a smile.
Currently, although the Butian Sect possessed the strength to contend with the Seven Stars Sect, in terms of reputation, the Seven Stars Sect was undoubtedly the leader of the Righteous Path. If they bypassed the Seven Stars Sect and unilaterally initiated war with the Godslayer Sect, the Seven Stars Sect could, according to established rules, hold the Butian Sect accountable. Without the leader of the Righteous Path maintaining order in the Cultivation World, Righteous Path sects could easily initiate wars with the Demon Way. While appearing righteous, such actions would, in reality, inflict great suffering upon all living beings. Therefore, Xu Xing's current statent was aid at preventing the Seven Stars Sect from holding the Butian Sect accountable for this matter.
Order is intangible, yet its influence is profound. The current order upheld by the Seven Stars Sect can restrict the Butian Sect. If the Butian Sect were to replace the Seven Stars Sect tomorrow, it could then use this sa system of order to limit the other Righteous Path sects in the North Wilderness. The Butian Sect would also beco a beneficiary of this system.
Leader Luo heard Xu Xing's words and secretly thought, This Xu Xing is cunning; his words are flawless.
"The Seven Stars Sect does not intend to interfere in the matter of the Godslayer Sect," Mao Ri Saint Lord said after a brief mont of contemplation. "If our Sect were to interfere, it might provoke a massive war between the Righteous and Demonic paths in the North Wilderness! Such an event would bring no benefit to the Cultivation World!" he stated his reasons.
"Of course, the Seven Stars Sect will also restrain the Yin Wind Gate, preventing them from aiding their subordinate sect, the Godslayer Sect…" Mao Ri Saint Lord added.
With that said, Mao Ri Saint Lord looked at Xu Xing, awaiting his response.
However—
Xu Xing remained silent for a long ti.
"That old scoundrel certainly plays his cards well," Kuin Daoist Lord transmitted to Xu Xing. "We do the dirty work, and afterward, we still have to give them a cut."
Mao Ri Saint Lord's words seemingly posed no issue, appearing as a re discussion between Righteous Path sects. But they weren't fools; how could they fail to discern the underlying aning? Mao Ri Saint Lord implied that although the Seven Stars Sect might not appear to contribute directly to the annihilation of the Godslayer Sect, they would, in fact, be credited for restraining the Yin Wind Gate, thereby assisting the Butian Sect. A significant contribution indeed. Since they contributed, how could the Seven Stars Sect be left out when dividing the spoils?
What an old, cunning fox! Xu Xing couldn't help but exclaim internally.
He didn't particularly mind allocating a portion of the benefits to the Seven Stars Sect after annihilating the Godslayer Sect. He was already prepared for this. He, a Nascent Soul Saint Monarch, had long since ceased to care for ordinary resources like those within the Godslayer Sect, so allocating so to the Seven Stars Sect was no great loss. His primary interest lay solely in the Seven Star Begonia Poison. However, Xu Xing was worried that the Seven Stars Sect might secretly collude with the Yin Wind Gate to plot against him. The re resources of the Godslayer Sect… The Seven Stars Sect was not lacking in those. As long as they maintained their status as an Upper Sect in the North Wilderness, the Seven Stars Sect would have a continuous flow of resources. He saw very clearly that he himself was the Seven Stars Sect's true, most dreaded concern!
"Senior Mao Ri speaks reasonably. It is indeed unsuitable for the Seven Stars Sect to join forces with the Butian Sect in battle."
"However, the Seven Stars Sect restraining the Yin Wind Gate is also a way of lending the Butian Sect a helping hand…" Xu Xing paused for a mont before continuing.
"Once our Sect has conquered the Godslayer Sect, we will definitely repay the Seven Stars Sect!" A resolute look appeared in his eyes as he declared decisively.
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