Chapter 839

Meng Chuan woman smiled: "Actually, there's nothing much—I came to find Ding Huan, and while having tea with Wu Daozhu, Chen Chi arrived…"

"What?" Guan Huan startled, instinctively standing up.

Chen Chi arrived?

They formed this alliance specifically to counter the联手 of Chen Chi, Chang Yun, and these other Daozhu.

How could Chen Chi possibly come to Tian Xu Dao City now?

Meng Chuan woman continued: "After Chen Chi arrived, Wu Daozhu had someone escort me to rest—I voluntarily came here."

Guan Huan calmed down; he understood the implication of Meng Chuan woman's words.

Meng Chuan woman came to find Ding Huan, and as a Shengren of Chuangdao Realm, it was perfectly normal for Wu Qiu to personally receive her.

After all, both he and Ding Huan were top-tier guests in Wu Qiu's eyes.

But when Wu Qiu saw Chen Chi arrive, he abandoned Meng Chuan woman, Ding Huan's guest, to attend to Chen Chi—that itself was suspicious.

Guan Huan immediately sent a message summoning Bai Yue.

When Bai Yue arrived, Guan Huan told him everything; Bai Yue also furrowed his brow.

This matter is odd.

Meng Chuan woman said nothing; she had delivered her message and was preparing to leave Tian Xu Dao City soon.

Ding Huan isn't here, and Wu Qiu might even be allying with Chen Chi and others—would she stay here to die?

"Bai Yue, how likely do you think it is that Wu Daozhu is allying with Chen Chi and the others?" Guan Huan had been betrayed too many times; he was always uneasy.

Bai Yue said: "Wu Qiu clearly knows Meng Daozhu is friends with Brother Ding, yet he gave Chen Chi a higher position—that shows Wu Qiu is leaning toward allying with Chen Chi.

I suspect he's been unsure where to strike, and Chen Chi's arrival now gives him the perfect opportunity."

After speaking, Bai Yue hesitated for a long while before adding: "What I don't understand is—doesn't Wu Qiu worry that the Tian Xu Dao Court will be carved up by the other three Dao Courts?"

Why would Wu Yao ally with them?

Isn't it precisely because he fears being carved up by the other three Dao Courts?

Tian Xu was originally one Dao Court; now it's been split into several—doesn't Wu Yao have any sense?

Guan Huan sighed: "I suspect it's connected to Brother Ding. Brother Ding left Tian Xu Dao City over a hundred years ago, and there's been no word of when he'll return.

Wu Qiu is deeply anxious—if Chen Chi applies pressure this time and offers Wu Qiu certain conditions, Wu Yao might truly join forces with them."

Others didn't know Ding Huan's strength, but Guan Huan knew too well.

Without Ding Huan, even if he allied with two ZaoHua Realm cultivators, he couldn't destroy the Qu Clan Dao Court.

Ding Huan's Qu Clan Gene Killing Law Divine Art is too terrifying—no one could withstand it.

Wu Qiu must have investigated and knows Ding Huan's power, so he has confidence in allying with them.

Now that Ding Huan isn't back, the Tian Xu Dao Court has no leverage—wouldn't it be strange if Wu Yao wasn't anxious?

"What should we do?" Bai Yue asked.

"I'll send a message to Brother Ding immediately. If there's no reply, we leave Tian Xu Dao City.

Once Wu Qiu allies with Chen Chi and the others, staying here means certain death."

Guan Huan said grimly; he trusted Ding Huan had a way out.

Meng Chuan woman, who had been ready to leave after delivering her message, said nothing about departing when she heard Guan Huan also planned to leave.

…

Guest Hall of the Tian Xu Dao City Daozhu.

After a round of spiritual tea and mutual courtesies.

Wu Qiu wore a false smile as he looked at Chen Chi before him:

"Brother Chen, long time no see. I originally planned to visit you to thank you for saving my daughter, but upon returning to Tian Xu Dao City, I was buried in trivial matters and never got around to it."

Chen Chi stood, bowed deeply to Wu Qiu with a grave expression.

Wu Yao stared in surprise, quickly rising to lightly support Chen Chi: "Brother Chen, our friendship—what is this for?"

Chen Chi sighed: "Brother Wu, I've come to apologize. I was too petty before; now I sincerely seek your forgiveness."

Without waiting for Wu Qiu's reply, he explained: "To be honest, when I pleaded for Jie Na's life, I had no good intentions.

It was pure selfishness—I've always wanted to fully incorporate Da Lun Mountain into Da Lun Dao Court… sigh…"

Wu Qiu was even more astonished; he didn't understand what Chen Chi meant.

Everyone knew these things, but no one ever spoke them aloud.

Da Lun Dao Court's most famous asset is Da Lun Mountain, most of which lies within Da Lun Dao Court, but a small portion belongs to Tian Xu Dao Court.

Chen Chi wanting complete control of Da Lun Mountain is something everyone knows.

Chen Chi sighed, shifting tone: "Brother Wu, let's not dwell on the past—Tian Xu's division into several Dao Courts resulted from various reasons.

Now that the Qu Clan Dao Court is gone, continuing our infighting

is meaningless. I believe our Dao Courts should unite and face the outside together."

"Face the outside together?" Wu Jiu frowned at Chen Chi.

Chen Chi nodded: "We've investigated Ding Huan and Guan Huan—they're not native to Tian Xu, but from outside the realm…"

Wu Qiu remained silent; he wasn't a Bai Chi.

If Chen Chi's words were truly as noble as he claimed, why would he ever ally with the "Tian Xu Two Huan"?

He could even be certain: if he agreed to ally with Chen Chi against Ding Huan and Guan Huan, their success would mark the end of his own Tian Xu Dao Court.

Today, he merely wanted to probe Chen Chi's cards.

Wu Qiu sighed inwardly: "I'm still too weak—if I were stronger, I wouldn't have let Chen Chi enter today.

Even if I let him in, I'd have found a way to capture him."

After entering this guest hall, Chen Chi knew Wu Qiu's wavering thoughts.

He knew it was time to lay his cards on the table: "Brother Wu, I came here actually to ensure the stability of the Little Tianxu."

Do you know? Not long ago, the Ji Clan Trading Association gained another Cultivation of Creation expert. Now the Great Wheel Trading Association, the Ji Clan Trading Association, and the Xuexing Trading Association have all chosen to ally with our Three Dao Courts…"

"Three Dao Courts?" Despite having prepared himself, Wu Qiu couldn't help but ask, his voice trembling, upon hearing of the Three Dao Courts uniting.

Although Chen Chi made no explicit point and spoke with extreme humility,

to Wu Qiu, every word Chen Chi uttered was a threat.

Chen Chi affirmed firmly: "Yes, the Three Dao Courts uniting. My strength is well known to you, Brother Wu, I believe."

The Dao Master of Changxing Dao Court, Chang Yun, has glimpsed the Fourth Step. And besides Chang Yun, Changxing Dao Court has another Cultivation of Creation expert.

Add to that Left Qiong of Ji Ji Yuan Dao Court—four Cultivation of Creation experts from the three trading associations…"

Here, Chen Chi paused, smiling at Wu Qiu: "Brother Wu, how much chance do you think you and the 'Tianxu Two Huan' have?"

Wu Yao fell silent.

What chance is there at all?

Between us, there are only two Cultivation of Creation experts, while they have eight—how can we fight?

Didn't Left Qiong and Chang Yun always despise each other? Why are these two now allying?

This was not the time to ponder such things.

Deep within his heart, he longed to kill Chen Chi and Chang Yun immediately,

to reclaim every place these people had seized.

His reason told him it was impossible.

If he continued allying with Ding Huan and Guan Huan, Tianxu Dao Court would soon be destroyed.

If he allied with Chen Chi, Tianxu Dao Court would still be destroyed—only the timing would be delayed.

At least until the 'Tianxu Two Huan' were wiped out.

Since destruction was inevitable anyway, why suffer委屈?

Why endure Chen Chi's threats here?

Thinking this, Wu Qiu's lips curled into a faint cold smile.

Seeing Wu Qiu's cold smile, Chen Chi knew he must present his final condition—or Wu Yao would not yield.

He did not wait for Wu Qiu to speak, but smiled: "I know Brother Wu holds deep resentment toward us and finds it hard to trust us."

So we have shown our sincerity—we are willing to swear a Great Dao Oath: after uniting, we shall not provoke any conflict for ten thousand years…"

Wu Qiu's eyes lit up; without the slightest hesitation, he said:

"I agree to unite. But everyone must swear a Great Dao Oath: for one hundred thousand years, no one may directly or indirectly attack Tianxu Dao Court under any pretext."

Before, he had no choice. Now that he had one, why should he care about Ding Huan and Guan Huan's lives?

In his eyes, nothing mattered more than Tianxu Dao Court.

Ten thousand years? He would never accept that. But one hundred thousand years—he could agree.

One hundred thousand years was enough for him to cultivate a perfect next generation.

All his future energy would be devoted to raising an outstanding successor.

If his son could reach the Cultivation of Creation Sage realm, he had a way to push him to the Fourth Step of the Dao.

This was Wu Yao's secret, the core of his Wu Clan's legacy.

Chen Chi laughed heartily: "Good, it's settled."

"You agree?" Wu Qiu stared at Chen Chi in surprise—he had expected Chen Chi to consult the others first, but he agreed immediately.

Chen Chi's smile faded; his tone turned grave: "Brother Wu, this matter was initiated by Brother Chang Yun. Chang Yun's hatred for the Two Huan runs deep—you know why…"

Wu Qiu believed this.

With Ding Huan and Guan Huan's power to obliterate the Qu Clan Dao Court, who wouldn't tremble?

Moreover, Chang Yun and Guan Huan's enmity ran deep.

It was certain that the 'Tianxu Two Huan's' next target would be Changxing Dao Court.

"What about Left Qiong?" Wu Qiu wanted to know why Left Qiong had set aside his hatred for

Chang Yun and agreed to ally.

Chen Chi said: "I won't deceive you. You know my goal in confronting Ding Huan—I want the 'Light Dao Scroll.' Left Qiong only wishes to take Ding Huan alive."

Wu Qiu's lips tasted bitter.

Chang Yun sought revenge; Chen Chi and Left Qiong each had their own goals.

Only he…

By allying with these men, he gained nothing but a promise that they would not attack Tianxu Dao Court for one hundred thousand years.

The key point was, he was allying against his own former allies.

Yet he had no choice but to agree—he could not let Tianxu Dao Court perish under his watch.

If he refused, Tianxu Dao Court would surely be destroyed.