Chapter 20 - 19 Confronting the Elder!

20: Chapter 19: Confronting the Elder! 20 -19: Confronting the Elder! Some protectors, at this moment, even developed a hint of hostility towards Zhao Yulong. Who in the East Desolation Domain doesn’t know about the feud between Emperor Immortal Sect and Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect? For the people of Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, there isn’t much goodwill to speak of from Emperor Immortal Sect. And this time, the visitor from Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect was actually Zhao Yulong’s martial uncle, which naturally made a good number of Emperor Immortal Sect’s members hostile towards Zhao Yulong. Ye Xuan felt a faint killing intent arise in his heart upon catching Zhao Yulong’s provocative gaze. So this was Zhao Yulong’s plan, quite similar to what he had anticipated. Standing within the Lie Tian Great Hall, Zhao Yulong, sensing the pressures coming from the dark, was not afraid but rather confidently said, “Predecessors, what do you think of my suggestion?” “If it really works, then naturally we would need to trouble Young Master Zhao to put in a few good words,” Elder Zhao replied with a slight smile, then immediately asked, “Just what other conditions do you have, Young Master Zhao?” Being able to sit in the position of an elder, one is typically an astute and experienced individual, well aware that Zhao Yulong would not assist Emperor Immortal Sect without cause. After all, Emperor Immortal Sect and Luotian Sacred Land came close to falling out with each other due to Zhou Youwei and Ye Xuan’s marriage in the past. If Zhao Yulong were to offer help without expecting anything in return, no one would believe it. Jiang Jing slightly raised her eyebrows at the scene, having already seen through Zhao Yulong’s strategy. It was clearly targeting Youwei! “Back then, Youwei and I were supposed to be married, but due to my closed-door cultivation to break through to the rank of Prince, by the time I emerged, Youwei had already wed. It is a lifelong regret of mine,” Zhao Yulong began his grand speech. “This time, my visit to Emperor Immortal Sect is actually to propose marriage; I want to marry Zhou Youwei!” “As compensation, I will resolve the current crisis facing Emperor Immortal Sect.” “What do you all think?” At this moment, Zhao Yulong had returned to that confident state, orchestrating from behind the scenes, as though everything was under his control. Zhao Yulong was well aware that no one in Emperor Immortal Sect could resolve this matter. Not even Wu Jingshan could. Although Wu Jingshan came from the East Desolation Medicine Pavilion and was a six-ding Alchemist himself, he was far from representing the entire East Desolation Medicine Pavilion. The reason Wu Jingshan became a Tributor of Emperor Immortal Sect was merely due to Jiang Jing’s invitation; he was temporarily a part of Emperor Immortal Sect, after all. Under normal circumstances, conducting Alchemy for Emperor Immortal Sect also solved the issue of sourcing medicinal ingredients. seaʀᴄh thё NôvelFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As for major affairs of Emperor Immortal Sect, Wu Jingshan usually did not get involved. And when it came to the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, even if Wu Jingshan wanted to intervene, he couldn’t as their force was too immense for anyone like him to ask for favors. If Wu Jingshan couldn’t handle it, neither could Ye Xuan, and Leng Yifan, even less so. Precisely because of this, Zhao Yulong had such confidence. “I refuse.” The moment Zhao Yulong finished speaking, Zhou Youwei had already decisively rejected him. “This is not for you to decide,” the Great Elder frowned and cast a glance at Zhou Youwei before turning to Zhao Yulong with a kindly smile, saying, “We can discuss this matter, but Young Master Zhao, you must keep your word.” “Of course, my word counts!” Zhao Yulong affirmed with certainty. “This is indeed one solution,” Elder Zhao also subtly nodded his head. The other Elders, although some did not like Zhao Yulong’s style of conduct, admitted that at this moment, it seemed to be the only solution. “I said, I refuse,” Zhou Youwei stated emphatically, her beautiful eyes filled with cold determination. “You don’t have the right to refuse,” Elder Zhao shook his head and said, “If you had agreed to go to Immortal King Hall or Sun Swallowing Sect seven days ago, our Sect wouldn’t be facing the current situation. In the end, this was your own choice.” Seven days earlier, the anomaly from Emperor Immortal Sect shook heaven and earth, alarming the Southern Domain of the East Desolation Great Domain. Countless ancient sects sent representatives, including the venerable Immortal King Hall and Sun Swallowing Sect, all wanting to take Zhou Youwei away. However, Zhou Youwei had outright refused, insisting on staying in Emperor Immortal Sect and expressing that she would follow her husband. The lineage of the Great Elder, and Elder Zhao, even Zhou Youwei’s own mother, Jiang Jing, and even the old ancestor of Emperor Immortal Sect wished for Zhou Youwei to join other ancient sects. This would stabilize the situation for Emperor Immortal Sect and greatly benefit Zhou Youwei’s future, yet she refused without hesitation. That decision had nearly led to a civil war within Emperor Immortal Sect, and if not for the impending threat from Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect, the eight Elders wouldn’t be sitting in this great hall deliberating. “Since you chose to stay in Emperor Immortal Sect back then, and you are still the Holy Daughter of Emperor Immortal Sect, then you must fulfill the duties of the Holy Daughter,” the Great Elder also spoke up sternly. Zhou Youwei’s face paled slightly, her eyes showing an unyielding spirit as she said, “Ye Xuan and I are already married. I cannot marry another.” “Your marriage is a joke in itself. Do you really think it counts?” Elder Zhao pressed her aggressively. “Youwei, perhaps you should just agree…” At this moment, Jiang Jing also spoke in a soft voice. She didn’t dare to look at Ye Xuan but instead looked at Zhou Youwei and said, “In fact, your marriage to Ye Xuan was truly a farce, and now the farce is over.” “Tomorrow I will send someone to take Ye Xuan back to the Ye Family.” Jiang Jing said this. There was no color on Zhou Youwei’s stunningly beautiful face, her red lips tightly pursed, her eyes filled with defiance. She had thought that her mother no longer despised Ye Xuan, but now it seemed she had thought too much. “Madam is truly wise!” Zhao Yulong said with a smile. “As long as your word is reliable,” Jiang Jing forced out an ugly smile. In fact, Jiang Jing had foreseen today’s scene since Zhao Yulong had already given her a heads-up, and he also agreed to her request that when the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect arrived, Zhao Yulong would block them for the Emperor Immortal Sect. It was for this reason that Jiang Jing was speaking up for Zhao Yulong in this situation; after all, she was the wife of the Sect Master of the Emperor Immortal Sect and had to consider the future of the Emperor Immortal Sect. “Master…” Wu Jingshan, who was nearby, faintly sensed the murderous intent emanating from Ye Xuan and called out in a low voice. Wu Jingshan had not expected this turn of events. If it were a normal situation, he wouldn’t interfere, but since it involved his master, he felt it was necessary to speak up. However, Ye Xuan interrupted Wu Jingshan. He glanced at everyone present and then said, “Such a vast Emperor Immortal Sect, claiming to have a million disciples, now has to rely on selling off a woman to save itself, how remarkable.” “She Zhou Youwei is my Ye Xuan’s wife, and you say you can just push her out as you please, treating her as what? Treating me as what?” Ye Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of cold harshness flickering within them. “Ye Xuan, stop talking…” Zhou Youwei pulled on Ye Xuan. “Ha, would today’s situation have arisen if you had any capability? If you were capable, why would Youwei have come to this?” Zhao Yulong said without any mercy. Elders like Zhao and the Great Elder also stared at Ye Xuan, speaking slowly, “You keep saying Youwei is your wife, but what can you do for her?” “In the year since you married her, all you’ve done is make her the subject of ridicule every day, and even made our Emperor Immortal Sect a laughing stock. Do you think someone like you has any right to stand here and speak so righteously?” “Just because she’s your wife in name?” “What a joke!” Everyone looked at Ye Xuan with cold eyes. In their eyes, Ye Xuan was nothing but a useless good-for-nothing. So what if he could kill Zhao Wenhai? Could he resolve the matter with the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect? “Ha ha…” Ye Xuan let out a indifferent laugh: “You all just think I can’t solve this issue.” “Well then, I, Ye Xuan, will lay it down here today. When the people from the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect arrive, I will personally handle it. At that time, all of you will resign from your Elder positions and kneel to apologize to Youwei!” Ye Xuan’s gaze was cold as he looked at them impassively. “Hahahaha, this is truly killing me with laughter.” Zhao Yulong burst into loud laughter. Leng Yifan by his side was somewhat speechless. Ye Xuan must have lost his mind to be talking like this now. To resolve the issue with the Heaven Suppressing Ancient Sect? What a joke. If it were that easy to resolve, what would they be doing here? Playing? Elders like Zhao and the Great Elder had ugly expressions; a mere good-for-nothing dared to spout nonsense in the Lie Tian Great Hall! “Nonsense, get out!” the Great Elder barked coldly. “Does the Great Elder wish to have a fight with this old man?” Yet, Wu Jingshan took a step forward and said coldly. The Great Elder’s face turned sour, but upon seeing Wu Jingshan, he dared not show disrespect and said with a bow, “Brother Wu, this matter concerns the survival of our Sect, please do not interfere.” “I can overlook any other matter, but when it comes to the master, I absolutely must intervene,” Wu Jingshan said flatly. “You…” The Great Elder was furious but could do nothing. “Great Elder, do not be anxious,” Elder Zhao slowly spoke up, looking at Ye Xuan with undisguised scorn in his eyes, “If you truly can resolve this matter, then when the time comes you won’t even need to ask; I will take the initiative to resign from my Elder position and leave the Emperor Immortal Sect. You can even make me kneel and apologize to you, and I won’t refuse.”