Chapter 472: You Arrange a Meeting for Me

"Not enough." Ding Huan said calmly.

Xie Qiwei's heart jolted—she had set a Level Three Immortal Seal.

Everyone's sealing technique is different.

Even if she encountered an unfamiliar Level Three Immortal Seal, breaking it would take time.

This sixth brother here somehow knew what was inside her ring in such a short time? That's impossible.

"Not enough? Do you even know what I gave you?" Xie Qiwei's tone turned cold; she didn't believe Ding Huan could identify the contents of her ring with a single glance.

"I need a top-grade Immortal Spirit Vein. What you gave isn't it." Ding Huan spoke plainly.

Xie Qiwei laughed bitterly: "A top-grade Immortal Spirit Vein? Do you know how many top-grade Immortal Spirit Veins exist in the entire Grand Immortal Realm? Don't be absurd."

Hearing Ding Huan's words, Mu Mu Qingqing's heart trembled—was he really asking for a top-grade Immortal Spirit Vein? Did that mean she'd never get her treasure back?

After a moment of silence, Ding Huan said slowly: "A Shangpin Immortal Spirit Vein will do too, but this one Shangpin Immortal Spirit Vein can only exchange for half a Great Cauldron."

"To get a complete Great Cauldron, you'll need to add a pile of Level Five or higher materials."

Xie Qiwei was stunned—could he really identify the contents of her ring with just one glance? Such an astonishing Array Art skill?

"As for those six knives, one Shangpin Immortal Spirit Vein per blade." Ding Huan stated his price.

"Impossible." Xie Qiwei snapped angrily.

Ding Huan said calmly: "Then please leave. Business is mutual consent—I didn't force you to buy."

Xie Qiwei suppressed her furious rage: "Sixth Brother, you should know Dafanxian Sect can't protect you."

"After the Immortal Sect Ranking Tournament, if Jiukunxian Sect forcibly wipes out Dafanxian Sect, Ji Changsi can't do a thing."

Ding Huan laughed heartily: "Threatening me now? Then let me threaten you too: remember, if Dafanxian Sect loses even a single hair, I guarantee Jiukunxian Sect will cease to exist."

Xie Qiwei stared at Ding Huan, then slowly said: "Fine. You've successfully angered me. I'll make you pay for those words."

"Get out. I'm going into seclusion." Seeing this woman still threatening him, he refused to speak further.

So what if she was an Immortal King? Could an Immortal King threaten him? Last time, on the Immortal Court, even an Immortal Emperor who held the position of Chancellor failed to threaten him.

As Xie Qiwei was about to strike, Mu Mu Qingqing, sensing danger, cried out: "Master…"

Xie Qiwei calmed down. She could crush Ding Huan with one palm—but then what? She'd drag Jiukunxian Sect down with her.

During the Immortal Sect Ranking Tournament, the Southern Dao Jun holds full authority. If she dared act rashly, the Southern Dao Jun could erase Jiukunxian Sect with one blow.

Ding Huan knew exactly what Xie Qiwei was thinking—he only chuckled inwardly.

Wanting to strike him? Even an Immortal King couldn't kill him in one go.

His tent was filled entirely with Level Six Void Defense Array Patterns. If he blocked her attack, it would be her doom.

No one understood the Nine Courts Immortal Laws better than he did. The Immortal Court organizes the Immortal Sect Ranking Tournament partly to better manage these sects.

But more importantly, the Immortal Court must display its authority.

If Jiukunxian Sect dares to attack him here, it's a direct challenge to the Immortal Court's bottom line—then they might as well prepare for death.

Xie Qiwei took a deep breath, scooped up the ring from the ground, then flung out a pile of materials and inserted three Shangpin Immortal Spirit Veins into the ring.

Only after doing all this in front of Ding Huan did she toss the ring back to him: "Is this enough now?"

Ding Huan took the ring and pulled out the Great Emperor Cauldron and three of the Six Paths Reincarnation Knives, tossing them to her.

"Three knives are still missing," Xie Qiwei said calmly, now composed, staring at Ding Huan.

Ding Huan chuckled: "And you're still short three Shangpin Immortal Spirit Veins."

"Fine. Let's go." After uttering those words, Xie Qiwei turned and left with Mu Mu Qingqing.

Ding Huan had no intention of indulging her. After she left, he resumed crafting talismans.

"Master…" After leaving Ding Huan's tent, Mu Mu Qingqing called out uneasily.

Xie Qiwei had fully calmed down: "Qingqing, before I kill him, don't ever deal with him alone. This man is extremely dangerous."

When she had thrown the ring earlier, she had upgraded its seal to a Level Four Immortal Seal.

Level Four was the highest seal she could set.

Yet he broke through it effortlessly, without even a moment's delay.

This showed just how formidable that Dafanxian Sect sixth brother truly was.

To possess such powerful Dao art was rare enough—but his Array Art surpassed even that of an Immortal King? It was beyond absurd.

No wonder he entered the Array Competition. If he continues performing at this level, he'll take first place in the Array Tournament.

…

With four Shangpin Immortal Spirit Veins now on him, Ding Huan truly wanted to find a place to cultivate.

Too bad the tournament wasn't over yet.

On the fifth day, Ding Huan's Array Competition token lit up—the third round of the Array Contest had begun.

Ding Huan and a woman landed simultaneously on the arena platform. Seeing the woman's attire, Ding Huan's eyes narrowed slightly.

It was Chiyunu Sect.

He scanned her waistband with his spiritual sense—the woman's identity tag read: Chiyunu Sect, Fu Fu Tanling.

"Fu Fu Tanling greets Sixth Brother," Fu Fu Tanling naturally recognized Ding Huan.

In this place, no one didn't know Ding Huan.

Though Chiyunu Sect's female cultivators were all aloof and cold, they dared not offend a powerhouse like him.

Ding Huan nodded, then suddenly asked: "Do you know Gong Yuxin?"

Fu Fu Tanling paused, then said: "Sister Yuxin is the Sacred Maiden of Chiyunu Sect."

Ding Huan was momentarily stunned—a Sacred Maiden consorting with someone during the Immortal Sect Ranking Tournament?

"I have some interest in Gong Yuxin. Can you arrange a meeting for me?" Ding Huan said bluntly.

Fu Fu Tanling stared at Ding Huan, eyes wide—was there really such a shameless and bold person?

Who dares say they have designs on the Holy Maiden of the Chiyunu Sect? How fearless are they of death?

Glancing at Ding Huan's debauched appearance, Fu Fu Tanling's eyes flickered with mockery. "Winning just a little in the Dao Law contest, and you dare covet the Chiyunu Sect's Holy Maiden? Heh."

So what if you're the top among Immortals? To the Chiyunu Sect's Holy Maiden, someone like Ding Huan is trash.

She had no intention of responding to Ding Huan; she raised her hand and tossed out her array flags, beginning to set up the Spirit Gathering Immortal Array.

This round's contest is the Spirit Gathering Immortal Array—the one who completes their array first and absorbs the most Immortal Spiritual Energy wins.

The only reason she answered Ding Huan's earlier question was because he was too brutal.

The name Chiyunu Sect won't scare this old six—he's even killed disciples of an Eight-Star Immortal Sect.

Chiyunu Sect is merely a Six-Star Immortal Sect; though it can barely be considered first-tier, compared to an Eight-Star Immortal Sect, it's nothing.

Ding Huan's later words were simply too arrogant and shameless—she couldn't possibly respond.

Ding Huan hesitated, then chose not to ask Wen Zhixi directly—he didn't want to expose his connection to Wen Zhixi, not yet.

If he asked now, someone observant might truly guess his origins.

He couldn't ask directly, but he could ask indirectly; he then spoke in a voice tinged with malice:

"Fu Immortal Miss, you must deliver this message for me: I have something extremely important to give to Holy Maiden Gong Yuxin. If she misses it, she'll regret it for life."

You know I love catching disobedient female cultivators—many who disobey yet I find somewhat pleasing have been captured by me, and then… heh, you understand, right?

So don't think you can hide inside your Immortal Sect and stay safe.

Once, to intercept a disobedient woman, I secretly concealed myself outside her Immortal Sect for three hundred twenty-three years, seven months, and six days, before finally capturing her."

I find you quite pleasing now—though if you deliver my message to Gong Yuxin, I might find you displeasing instead."

Upon hearing Ding Huan's words, Fu Fu Tanling's hand trembled, nearly dropping her array flags. Her face turned pale with fear.

She didn't believe Ding Huan was lying—not with how brutal he looked.

He broke Mu Mu Qingqing's legs during the contest, tore open Zuo Liang's soul sea—what wouldn't he do?

And that debauched complexion? Absolutely the mark of such a man.

She dared not answer Ding Huan; she only sped up setting her array flags.

When the incense stick burned out, Fu Fu Tanling barely finished her Spirit Gathering Immortal Array—just as Ding Huan completed his.

Fu Fu Tanling was just a fraction slower than Ding Huan.

Both Spirit Gathering Immortal Arrays activated, and two spirals of spiritual energy surged toward them.

Even without the array to judge, those around could see Ding Huan's Spirit Gathering Immortal Array absorbed Immortal Spiritual Energy faster and in greater quantity than Fu Fu Tanling's.

"Contestant #122 wins."

Fu Fu Tanling lost with deep resentment—she was so close, just a hair's breadth from defeating Ding Huan.

She dared not show it, but more importantly, she had to deliver Ding Huan's message to the Holy Maiden.

This old six? She'd rather never see him again.

As Fu Fu Tanling descended, those about to compete in the array contest below made silent vows.

If they faced the old six, they must give their absolute best.

The old six's Dao Law is indeed the top among Immortals, but judging by his array-setting skill, his array level is only average.

If one could defeat the old six, fame would rise instantly.

This is the Immortal Court's Dao Lord-supervised Immortal Sect Ranking Contest—once famous, the Immortal Court would take notice.

While nearly every array contestant was sharpening their blades, Ding Huan had already left the array arena and headed for the Talisman Contest zone.

His second round of the Talisman Contest was about to begin.

In the Talisman Contest zone, Ding Huan waited a long time until his Talisman Contest token received a message: the second round had begun.

Ding Huan landed on Contest Platform #20—his opponent was again from Lingyao Immortal Pavilion.

Ding Huan silently thought this was good fortune—he'd eliminated every disciple from Seven-Star or higher Immortal Sects he'd faced.

Only by doing so would their scores remain low, weakening their chances of competing for first place.

(Friend, good night!)