Seeing that ng Zhang was determined not to agree imdiately, Daoist Master Scarlet Fla didn't have a better option either. He had already offered all the conditions he could. Offering such generous terms would undoubtedly spark much controversy within the Fire Cloud Sect. Even for him, a mid-Gold Core cultivator, it would require a significant price to quell the opposition within the sect.
Daoist Master Scarlet Fla wasn't foolish; he understood the principle of "haste makes waste" and knew that the more generous the conditions he offered, the more suspicious ng Zhang would beco.
Unfortunately, many matters were beyond Daoist Master Scarlet Fla's control. The next course of action for the Fire Cloud Sect was a reflection of the will of True Monarch Profound Wind, and any deviation was absolutely unacceptable.
Frankly, if ng Zhang had acted like a typical cultivator, displaying boundless greed, Daoist Master Scarlet Fla wouldn't be so helpless. Other lords of sects would seize this opportunity and demand more benefits from the Fire Cloud Sect.
However, ng Zhang just happened to appear indifferent and disinterested, not giving any definite answer. Despite wasting a lot of words, Daoist Master Scarlet Fla couldn't persuade ng Zhang to change his mind and had to give up.
He didn't resort to tearing up relations with ng Zhang either, not even showing a hint of displeasure. He assured ng Zhang that his promises remained valid. As long as ng Zhang maintained neutrality within the Fire Cloud Sect and thoroughly defeated the Flying Swan Sect, he would receive all the benefits promised.
ng Zhang nodded obediently, maintaining a friendly attitude, but he still didn't agree outright with Daoist Master Scarlet Fla. He knew that once he did, there would be no room for regret.
In the world of cultivation, there were plenty of ways to ensure the fulfillnt of a promise. If he gave in, he would likely be forced to make a blood oath or sothing similar.
Daoist Master Scarlet Fla acted nonchalant, ignoring ng Zhang's insincere attempts to keep him. After discussing the matter at hand, he took his leave voluntarily.
As ng Zhang saw him off and bid farewell, he couldn't help but make a veiled threat. He simply compared the strength of the Fire Cloud Sect to that of the Flying Swan Sect and hinted that the Fire Cloud Sect had many hidden aces. With enough determination, they could surely wipe out the Flying Swan Sect. He warned that any force supporting the Flying Swan Sect would face retaliation from the Fire Cloud Sect.
The revelation of the Fire Cloud Sect's strength made ng Zhang's heart tighten. Within the Fire Cloud Sect's gate, there were Sect Master Daoist Master Firecloud and Elder Daoist Master Bluefla, both mid-Gold Core cultivators.
After speaking, Daoist Master Scarlet Fla didn't linger and departed with his followers.
As ng Zhang watched the flying ship gradually disappear into the distance, he felt a bit uncertain. To be honest, he wasn't willing to ally with the Flying Swan Sect against the Fire Cloud Sect. Daoist Master Scarlet Fla's request for Taiyi Sect to remain neutral seed to align with ng Zhang's intentions and Taiyi Sect's interests.
Yet, ng Zhang's intuition stopped him from agreeing with Daoist Master Scarlet Fla. Could his intuition be accurate, or would it hinder significant matters?
With this inner conflict, ng Zhang secluded himself in ditation after Daoist Master Scarlet Fla's departure, lost in deep contemplation for a long ti.
About half a month later, ng Zhang, who was ditating, suddenly opened his eyes with a radiant look and a face full of indescribable confidence. Just now, his stagnant Celestial Calculations Cultivation Base finally made a breakthrough. He now had the ability to use Grand Evolving Fortune and handle matters at the level of a Calculated Gold Core Daoist Master.
A long ti ago, he had sensed that there was only a thin barrier separating him from this breakthrough in his Celestial Calculations. However, despite his diligent pondering and recitations of scriptures, he couldn't break through this barrier.
The opportunity presented by Daoist Master Scarlet Fla's visit had given him the chance to break through. Celestial Calculations was indeed a mysterious and unfathomable art that couldn't be asured by conventional ans. Moreover, such breakthroughs relied on fortuitous circumstances.
Now, ng Zhang could rightfully be called a Grandmaster of Celestial Calculations. After the breakthrough, he ditated for a while and then used Grand Evolving Fortune to deduce the purpose of Daoist Master Scarlet Fla's visit.
Exhausting all his previously accumulated calculation tallies, ng Zhang finally obtained the desired result. The outco of his calculations confird the accuracy of ng Zhang's intuition - agreeing to Daoist Master Scarlet Fla's conditions would invite significant disaster.
ng Zhang tried to continue calculating the details, but they remained blurry. Celestial Calculations were not omnipotent, and a Diviner couldn't know everything. Obtaining ambiguous results during a calculation was a normal occurrence.
Nevertheless, ng Zhang was quite satisfied with being able to derive such a result. Among the various Celestial Calculations, Grand Evolving Fortune was an exceptionally advanced spell. The inability to see the details could have many reasons. Perhaps Daoist Master Scarlet Fla possessed a special treasure that interfered with his calculations, or another Diviner had ddled with the celestial forces.
The most likely reason, in ng Zhang's opinion, was that Daoist Master Scarlet Fla's actions involved a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, surpassing his Calculated abilities.
Feeling sowhat proud, ng Zhang acknowledged that his intuition played a significant role in making the right decision at a critical mont.
However, he was also puzzled. Taiyi Sect's policy was to remain neutral in the conflict between the Fire Cloud Sect and the Flying Swan Sect. Even if Daoist Master Scarlet Fla hadn't visited him or proposed those conditions, Taiyi Sect would most likely have stayed neutral to avoid getting entangled in the war.
Could there be an irresistible force pressuring Taiyi Sect to join the Flying Swan Sect?
ng Zhang pondered for a long ti but couldn't figure it out, only getting more confused.
He decided to set these matters aside temporarily and return to his normal life. After Daoist Master Scarlet Fla left Grand Lion Ridge, he didn't contact ng Zhang again proactively. ng Zhang shared the details of Daoist Master Scarlet Fla's visit with the higher-ups in the sect.
Though so of them didn't fully understand ng Zhang's decision, no one dared to openly question it due to ng Zhang's unparalleled prestige in Taiyi Sect. However, Elder Yang Xueyi raised a practical concern.
Daoist Master Scarlet Fla's current actions clearly aid at undermining any potential support the Flying Swan Sect could receive. Would he go to Northern Desert Qi Family next to sway them? If Northern Desert Qi Family agreed to Daoist Master Scarlet Fla's conditions and joined the Fire Cloud Sect's side, how would Taiyi Sect respond?
Yang Xueyi's question was realistic, but ng Zhang found it difficult to answer. It was indeed possible for Daoist Master Scarlet Fla to try to win over Northern Desert Qi Family. As for what choice Northern Desert Qi Family would make, ng Zhang couldn't say. Considering the grievances between Northern Desert Qi Family and the Flying Swan Sect, they might not side with the latter.
ng Zhang simply replied to Yang Xueyi, saying they would watch and wait for developnts. After that, he ordered the Secret Hall to strengthen surveillance on Northern Desert Qi Family, ready to receive any updates.
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