Chapter 19 - 18 Lie Tian Great Hall

19: Chapter 18 Lie Tian Great Hall 19 -18 Lie Tian Great Hall Lie Tian Grand Hall, is the highest grand hall of the Emperor Immortal Sect, only used for gatherings related to significant Sect matters. And at this moment, inside Lie Tian Grand Hall, many powerhouses of the Emperor Immortal Sect had already gathered. The influential and powerful eight Great Elders of the Emperor Immortal Sect had all appeared, and several formidable protectors had been summoned as well. Wu Jingshan, the first Tributor of the Emperor Immortal Sect, had also been called over. It’s worth mentioning that after not appearing for seven days, upon his return, Wu Jingshan’s aura was even more astonishing, seemingly having advanced in his cultivation. His eyes were bright, filled with Divine Light, making it difficult for anyone to meet his gaze. The news of the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect’s arrival didn’t seem to disturb Wu Jingshan. As an alchemist who came from the East Desolation Medicine Pavilion, he naturally did not need to fear the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect. It was for this reason that Wu Jingshan was the first Tributor of the Emperor Immortal Sect. Even the eight Great Elders did not dare to show him disrespect. Elders like Zhao Yulong of Xuansheng Peak endeavored to win Wu Jingshan over. “Tributor Wu.” When Wu Jingshan arrived, many protectors showed their respect with a bow. And the eight Great Elders did not dare to act arrogantly, all of them clasping their hands and saying, “Brother Wu.” “Brother Wu,” only Jiang Jing called him ‘Brother Wu.’ Not without reason, as Jiang Jing had also once been fortunate enough to study at the East Desolation Medicine Pavilion. Unfortunately, her talent for alchemy was quite ordinary, and she only stayed in East Desolation for one year. By that account, Wu Jingshan indeed counted as Jiang Jing’s senior brother. “Everyone,” Wu Jingshan also replied with a smile, returning the courtesy. The crowd took their seats one after another. “Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect has arrived.” When everyone was seated, Elder Zhao said gravely. The atmosphere inside Lie Tian Grand Hall became tense in an instant. Everyone felt the weight of an invisible mountain pressing down upon them when they heard the four words ‘Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect,’ making it somewhat difficult for them to breathe. For the Emperor Immortal Sect, the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect was an insurmountable mountain, always looming over their heads, causing the Emperor Immortal Sect to constantly feel endless pressure. After the Emperor Immortal Sect was defeated by the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, they had to offer up cultivation resources to the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect every three years. Under such oppression, the Emperor Immortal Sect had been declining, having gone from an invincible cultivation sacred land to a corner of the Lie Tian Upper Country. This disparity was enormous. “The Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect is truly detestable!” A protector clenched his fists tightly, his eyes burning with anger. Whenever the name of the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect was mentioned, the people of the Emperor Immortal Sect felt a mixture of hate and fear. They resented the continuous oppression by the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect and feared their formidable power. As a Great Emperor Immortal Sect, the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect had an overwhelming strength overall, and ordinary Sect forces dared not provoke it. Logically, a behemoth like the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect shouldn’t even consider the Emperor Immortal Sect, which was confined to a corner, worthy of attention. After that battle of the past, the Emperor Immortal Sect showed signs of decline, and even if the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect did not take further action, it was unlikely that the Emperor Immortal Sect would ever regain its former glory. Yet, the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect had persistently oppressed the Emperor Immortal Sect, demanding cultivation resources every three years. “At this rate, I fear our Emperor Immortal Sect won’t be able to withstand another two or three years before it disbands…” The Sixth Elder was an elder with black hair; he stroked his beard, his eyes filled with bitterness. “There’s news that this time the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect has come to take away our Immortal Cloud Mine,” Elder Zhao spoke slowly. “The Immortal Cloud Mine?!” Everyone in the hall was suddenly shocked, and their expressions turned ugly. “The Immortal Cloud Mine is the source of our Sect’s Spirit Stone supply. If the Immortal Cloud Mine is taken, then our Sect truly isn’t far from disbanding,” Jiang Jing’s face was somewhat pale, her beautiful eyes filled with unwillingness. “What did the ancestors say?” the Second Elder asked with a slight lift of his brow. “Naturally… to give…” Elder Zhao narrowed his eyes as he spoke. Many eyes turned towards Wu Jingshan. Perhaps this big shot from the East Desolation Medicine Pavilion would have a way to deal with it. However, Wu Jingshan just had his eyes half-closed, as if he was napping, showing no interest in joining the discussion. The grand hall sank into a sullen silence again, and no one spoke further. This matter was simply without solution. Just then, there were footsteps from outside the hall, and everyone looked up. Leng Yifan, Zhao Yulong, Zhou Youwei, and Ye Xuan walked into the hall from outside. “Ye Xuan!” At the sight of Ye Xuan, many people’s faces took on a strange expression. Elder Zhao’s face grew dark. His grandson, Zhao Wenhai, had been killed by Ye Xuan, and the matter was far from settled. Yet, here was this young man, striding into the Lie Tian Great Hall as if nothing had happened! “Greetings to all the Elders.” Upon entering the hall, both Zhou Youwei and Leng Yifan bowed respectfully. Zhao Yulong also bowed, “Greetings to the Elders.” Only Ye Xuan stood there, apparently with no intention of paying his respects. This caused many people to frown inwardly, thinking the fool was really too impolite. “Ye Xuan, you see the Elders, why don’t you bow!” A protector from Xuansheng Peak stepped forward from behind Elder Zhao, his gaze intense, staring at Ye Xuan as a strong oppressive aura suddenly burst forth! Boom———— However, in an instant, the protector was repelled. The protector’s face soured, turning to Wu Jingshan, he said, “Great Sacrificial Officer, what is this supposed to mean?” Elder Zhao also frowned at Wu Jingshan, puzzled. Wu Jingshan, however, paid no heed to the protector and quickly rose from his seat, stepping briskly up to Ye Xuan with a smile, bowed deeply and said reverently, “The master has arrived, please take a seat.” “Master?!” This scene left everyone present dumbfounded. Elders like Zhao and Leng Yifan watched in disbelief. Why was Wu Jingshan bowing to Ye Xuan, and with such respect?! For a moment, they were at a loss for how to react. In contrast, Zhou Youwei, Jiang Jing, and Zhao Yulong didn’t seem surprised. Zhao Yulong, a touch of jealousy in his eye, glanced at Ye Xuan and snorted inwardly, ‘So what if you can make that old man Wu Jingshan bow, when the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect arrives, everyone will still have to regard me as the master.’ Ye Xuan looked at Wu Jingshan calmly and smiled slightly, “It seems you have recovered well.” Wu Jingshan responded with respect, “Everything is as you have said, master.” Ye Xuan turned to Zhou Youwei, pointing to the seat Wu Jingshan had vacated and said, “Wife, you can sit there.” Zhou Youwei was taken aback, then shook her head and said, “That’s Master Wu’s place, how can I take it?” “No worries at all,” Wu Jingshan hurriedly waved his hand. “Master Wu, you should take the seat,” Zhou Youwei declined. Wu Jingshan was about to protest, but Ye Xuan shook his head, “Forget it, if my wife won’t sit, you go ahead and take it.” Wu Jingshan promptly said, “It’s alright, I can stand too.” What a joke, if the master wouldn’t sit, how could he dare to? That would be a grave disrespect! Seeing this, Ye Xuan didn’t say anything further. As for Elder Zhao and his faction, who had initially intended to make trouble for Ye Xuan, seeing Wu Jingshan’s demeanor towards Ye Xuan, they could only swallow their anger and plan to settle accounts at a later date. “Back to the matter at hand, Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect is very likely to seek control over our sect’s Immortal Cloud Mine. What are your thoughts on this, Yifan, Youwei?” Elder Zhao turned his gaze to Leng Yifan and Zhou Youwei. Hearing this, both showed grave expressions. Zhou Youwei’s lips parted, her voice melodious, “The Immortal Cloud Mine is a vital place for our sect, tied to the supply of our Spirit Stones. If we give it away, then the supply of Spirit Stones for our sect will drop to an unimaginable level. Therefore, we absolutely cannot give it away…” “As junior sister said, the Immortal Cloud Mine absolutely cannot be handed over, otherwise our sect faces the risk of disbandment,” Leng Yifan added. Sёarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. “Indeed,” Elder Zhao nodded slightly, “But if we refuse, we would break our agreement with Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, and they will send troops against our sect, which may lead to our disbandment even sooner.” This made both Leng Yifan and Zhou Youwei furrow their brows, unsure how to resolve the situation. The dilemma was indeed significant, and with their capabilities, they really couldn’t think of a good solution. “Elders, I do have a way to prevent Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect from claiming the Immortal Cloud Mine,” Zhao Yulong, who had been silent until now, spoke up leisurely. Everyone’s gaze turned to Zhao Yulong, “What do you mean?” Zhao Yulong didn’t speak immediately; instead, he cast a provocative look towards Ye Xuan, “My father once cultivated in the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, and the people coming this time are none other than my father’s junior fellow disciple, my uncle. All it will take is a few kind words from me to have them consider a change.” Upon these words, the expressions of everyone present changed. The visitor was actually Zhao Yulong’s uncle?!