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The Cangqiong Sword Sect could deploy three God Transformation Honorables at once, owing to their previous active support during the beast tide crisis inculcated by the Sea Clan, as well as their regard for Yu Qingtan as the future wife of the invincible Venerable Master, the next sect leader of the Cangqiong Sword Sect.
True Lord Kongbei specifically ntioned in his letter requesting aid from the Cangqiong Sword Sect that the Extre Path Demon Sect had taken issue with Yu Qingtan and requested that she be brought back.
Tianquan Sword Venerable's sharp gaze swept across the battlefield as he spoke in a deep voice, "Extre Path Demon Sect, you have beco increasingly arrogant, daring to provoke the Wendao Sect directly and even intending to take away their disciples. Do you really think that your Extre Path Demon Sect is unbeatable in the Southeast Region?"
Even though they were hundreds of miles up in the sky, with the Divine Sense of the Nascent Soul Stage and Golden Core Stage Cultivators, people outside the Heaven Inquiry Hall on Mount Wendao could still hear the conversation between the Divine Transformation Honorables. Of course, this was also because they had not taken any asures to prevent their voices from being heard.
Zhu Mu Xiaoxiao, the Falling Wood Revered One, felt a sinking feeling in his heart. He had not expected that the Cangqiong Sword Sect would dispatch three God Transformation Honorables for the Wendao Sect, including Tianquan Sword Venerable of the Deification Mid Stage.
Initially, he thought that it would be good enough if one or two cultivators at the Initial Nascent Soul Stage ca to their aid. He was well aware of the strength of the Cangqiong Sword Sect, and if a real fight broke out, his Extre Path Demon Sect might not co out on top.
"Tianquan Sword Venerable, this matter is a grudge between our Extre Dao Sect and the Wendao Sect, unrelated to the Cangqiong Sword Sect. Please do not interfere," Duanmu Xiaoxiao tried to maintain his composure and said solemnly.
Tianquan Sword Venerable snorted coldly and replied, "Grudge? The grudges of your Extre Path Demon Sect involve randomly abducting disciples of other sects, stealing their possessions, and then adding insult to injury by turning around and accusing them of wrongdoing?
What a joke! I have never seen such shaless people. Others may fear you, but I do not. If you have the guts, let's fight it out, to the death, or else get lost and return to your Extre Path Demon Sect!"
"Shentu bully, you've gone too far! I'll slaughter you!" roared the hot-tempered Wan Xiong Honor, unable to contain his wrath. His aura exploded, ready to make a move.
But he was held back by Honorable Luomu, who glared at him and signaled him to back down, then addressed the four Honorables of the Wendao Sect and the three from the Cangqiong Sword Sect:
"Hmph, the fall of Murong Haokong must have been the doing of your Wendao Sect. If not, do you have the courage to swear a Soul Oath and claim that this matter is unrelated to your Wendao Sect?"
"Ridiculous, you slander us and expect us to swear an oath. I even suspect your collusion with the Sea Clan. Dare you swear a Soul Oath that there is no such thing?" Venerable Shenfeng mocked in response.
The four of them had been battling with the six Divine Transformation Cultivators of the Extre Path Demon Sect for three days, not only depleting their resources but also sustaining minor injuries, with Venerable Shenfeng in the best condition among them.
"Since there's no end to this argunt, the only option is to fight it out. However, a great battle between sects benefits neither side, so it might be better to set up a competitive platform to resolve this, once and for all," said Duanmu Xiaoxiao, with a glint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.
"A competitive platform to resolve this? Not a bad suggestion," Tianquan Sword Venerable replied with a faint smile, as if he had anticipated this. He turned to the people of the Wendao Sect and said, "What do you think, people of the Wendao Sect?"
Setting up a platform for a competitive bout is a common way of resolving conflicts in the Cultivation World. Since it's difficult for cultivators of similar strength in the Divine Transformation phase to kill a peer, lower-level cultivators fight to determine the victor.
Originally, they had hoped to heavily injure one or two God Transformation Cultivators of the Wendao Sect through nurical and realm superiority. But with the arrival of the Cangqiong Sword Sect's support, that had beco impossible.
Upon hearing this, Yulu Honored One and the others felt elated. If they truly set up a competitive platform, their Wendao Sect might not lose. Moreover, this would also prevent large-scale warfare between the sects and reduce casualties among cultivators.
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"Our Wendao Sect is willing to accept this proposal! What exactly are the rules for this duel?" Yulu True Lord said in a deep voice.
"We will follow the standard rules, with two matches for those under forty years old and three matches for those under thirty, a best-of-five system. If we win, you will need to hand over Yu Qingtan and withdraw from the territory of the Blood Marionette Sect. If we lose, we won't pursue the matters concerning Murong Haokong and the Blood Marionette Sect," Luomu Honored One declared.
"Hmph, what a clever calculation you have there, demanding this and that if you win, but not having to give up anything if you lose. Who gave you such audacity?" Venerable Shenfeng exploded upon hearing this.
"Feng Wuyue, we are no longer demanding Murong Haokong's belongings and the three Taoist Instrunts. If you're still not satisfied, then let's go to war!" Luomu Honored One said forcefully.
"Bring it on, who's afraid of whom!" Venerable Shenfeng shouted, with Yulu Honored One, Houde Honored One, and Zhiqin Honored One also glaring at the six people from the Extre Path Demon Sect. The scene beca tense once again.
"I accept your terms!" At this mont, a clear voice rang out, and at the sa ti, a stunningly beautiful female cultivator in a white dress soared into the sky—it was Yu Qingtan.
"Qing Tan has t all the Venerables, and I'm grateful to the three Sword Venerables for their assistance. Since this matter is related to , I think I should also have the right to participate. May I accept this challenge on the fighting stage?" Yu Qingtan finally looked to the four people of Venerable Shenfeng.
Upon hearing her words, all four mbers of Venerable Shenfeng's group were taken aback; they had not expected Yu Qingtan to voluntarily step forward and agree to this dueling challenge. After all, if the Wendao Sect lost, she would have to be handed over to the Extre Path Demon Sect.
Yulu Honored One frowned slightly, saying with concern, "Qing Tan, this is no joking matter."
"Yulu Ancestor, I understand the gravity of the situation," Yu Qingtan said firmly, her eyes shining with determination.
The three figures of Tianquan Sword Venerable appraised Yu Qingtan, a hint of admiration in their gaze. They could see that although Yu Qingtan was young, she had a composed deanor, clearly not acting on impulse. However, they were not willing to let the future companion of their unvanquished True Lord be taken away by the Extre Path Demon Sect.
"No, this cannot be agreed to." Tianquan Sword Venerable said solemnly.
"Tianquan Sword Venerable, I have made up my mind. Please let
try," Yu Qingtan insisted, her gaze revealing determination and confidence.
"Qing Tan, this is no trivial matter; we cannot allow you to take such a risk," Tianquan Sword Venerable continued to try to persuade her.
"I know, but we will not lose!" Yu Qingtan's tone emitted a strong confidence.
"Since Fairy Qingtan is so confident, why not let her have her way?" Luomu Honored One's eyes flickered with a sly glint.
The three figures of Tianquan Sword Venerable exchanged glances. Although sowhat worried, they respected Yu Qingtan's decision. If by chance Wendao Sect were to lose, at most, they would lose face and take Yu Qingtan back by force.
Considering it was Wendao Sect who had made the bet against the Extre Path Demon Sect, not Cangqiong Sword Sect, they no longer objected. The four Venerables of Wendao Sect had no choice but to support Yu Qingtan's decision.
After discussing so details and agreeing on terms, a Soul Oath Contract was signed, setting the duel for three days later on Wuyi Mountain, at the border between the two sects.
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