Chapter 2104: Old Zuo, let's have a proper talk

Upon hearing the words of the leading elder, Zuo Jue and his father were both stunned on the spot, remaining silent for a long time.

Tens of thousands of offerings—what kind of thing is this?

Even if you were the Pill King Immortal City, you wouldn't have that many offerings, would you?

Moreover, Pill Masters themselves are far weaker in combat than cultivators of the same realm, so under normal circumstances, forces composed of Pill Masters are the most fond of supporting offerings.

After all, Pill Masters don't have much else—just a lot of money, a surefire get-rich-quick profession.

But compared to the Dao One Immortal Sect right now, the Pill King Immortal City's meager offerings don't even count.

For a moment he didn't know what to say; though he considered himself well-informed, at this moment Zuo Fu was also somewhat stunned by the scene before him.

As for the several strongmen from the Pill King Immortal City, their faces were even more grim, wearing strange expressions.

"Old Zuo, we... perhaps we should properly discuss a solution."

In response, Zuo Fu didn't answer, but fixed his gaze tightly on Qi Xiong and the others, especially Ye Zhangqing.

Who would have thought the Dao One Immortal Sect would develop like this—isn't it a sect that was just founded?

In his anger, Zuo Fu spoke coldly.

"Do you intend to be my enemies?"

He still wanted to rely on his own prestige to drive the crowd away, but the leading elder's reply caused Zuo Fu's anger to peak.

"Old Zuo, you've misspoken; we harbor no hostility, yet protecting the sect is also our duty—please don't push us too far."

Though spoken tactfully, in short it's just one word: if you, Zuo Jue, leave now it's fine, but if you intend to act against the Dao One Immortal Sect, then only a battle remains.

Facing this, Zuo Fu's face darkened and he remained silent for a long time.

With his strength, one-on-one, one versus ten, even one versus a hundred, these people present pose no great threat.

He had absolute confidence of victory.

But the problem is that the Dao One Immortal Sect now has exactly ten thousand offerings—this is absurd.

Ten thousand people—Zuo Jue has no confidence left.

In a desperate fight, perhaps he could slay about half, but what would become of himself?

Furthermore, behind these people stand powerful forces—many are the patriarchs and elders of the great immortal clans.

And there are the sect's high-ranking officials.

The forces these people represent are even more formidable; if they were truly killed, not only him but even the Pill King Immortal City would likely be unable to withstand it.

When they arrived, they were full of vigor, intending to give the Dao One Immortal Sect a show of force.

But who could have imagined the outcome would turn out like this?

Now they are directly trapped in a dilemma of advance or retreat.

After a long silence, Zuo Fu finally turned his head to look at Zuo Jue and transmitted via spiritual voice.

"Why not first endure his anger?"

Facing his father's transmission, Zuo Jue clenched his teeth silently, saying nothing, his gaze locked tightly on Ye Zhangqing.

Compared to Zuo Jue's reluctance and anger, Ye Zhangqing appeared exceptionally calm, like an undisturbed ancient well.

To be honest, from beginning to end, Ye Zhangqing never regarded Zuo Jue as an opponent.

Even if Zuo Jue hadn't come today, Ye Zhangqing would almost have forgotten who he was.

"Ye Zhangqing..............."

After the two locked eyes for more than ten breaths, Zuo Jue spoke first, though he sounded as if gritting his teeth.

His expression also bore a hint of ferocity.

"I want to challenge you."

Unwilling to leave like this, Zuo Jue issued a challenge to Ye Zhangqing; facing the Dao One Immortal Sect's ten thousand offerings, even Zuo Fu dared not act recklessly and kill.

The consequences would be too severe, so a fair duel between the two undoubtedly became the best choice.

However, this time Zuo Jue also grew wiser, declaring beforehand that he would not suppress his cultivation, but would engage in a truly fair fight.

Upon hearing Zuo Jue's words, Ye Zhangqing had not yet responded, but Zuo Fu grew anxious first.

His foolish son couldn't see through Ye Zhangqing's cultivation level, but he himself could see it clearly.

This young man before him obviously had achieved great completion in the Immortal King Realm, merely one minor stage below Zuo Jue.

How little time has passed, and this youngster has already grown to this extent?

At this moment, Zuo Fu seemed to understand why the Cooking King Immortal City had valued this youngster so highly back then.

Even Elder Huang willingly became his Protector of the Way—no wonder.

After conveying Ye Zhangqing's situation to Zuo Jue via spiritual voice, upon learning this, Zuo Jue also showed surprise, slightly startled.

He gave Ye Zhangqing a complex look, but soon regained confidence, gritting his teeth silently.

"Father, rest assured—let alone being just one minor stage behind, even in a same-realm duel, I fear nothing."

"This..................."

Zuo Jue also possesses his own pride; although he is not a monstrous genius, he is absolutely among the top tier of heavenly prodigies beneath such monsters.

Moreover, he must fight this battle; otherwise his inner demons will not fade, making any further progress in this life difficult, let alone breaking through to the Immortal Emperor Realm.

Therefore, he will certainly act in this battle.

Zuo Fu also understood his son's thinking, knowing there was no alternative, so he ceased to obstruct and tacitly accepted it.

Anyway, with him present, Zuo Jue won't have to worry about his life; now it's just a matter of whether that youngster across the way agrees.

If the other side refuses, he also has no recourse, after all ten thousand offerings are still here watching.

He also couldn't possibly force them to act by force.

And Ye Zhangqing, upon hearing this, hesitated little and simply nodded.

"Fine, I'll duel you, but first let's set some terms: have your father swear a soul oath that after this battle ends, Zuo Jue shall not seek trouble from me again; otherwise, even if I slay you, your father must not intervene nor seek revenge."

You...................

As soon as these words were spoken, Zuo Fu immediately got angry.

A junior upstart actually dares to say this to me and even makes him swear a soul oath; it's practically courting death.

But before Zuo Fu could speak, Zuo Jue nodded first and said.

Good.

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing again turned his gaze to Zuo Fu, after all the one making the oath is him.

Although I never considered Zuo Jue a threat, being constantly pestered like this is not a solution; it's annoying.

Today with Zuo Fu here, I estimate I couldn't kill Zuo Jue; although Ye Zhangqing has many life-saving items on him, I'm not afraid of Zuo Fu either, but that would only be self-preservation.

Whether to kill or not doesn't matter much to Ye Zhangqing, after all Zuo Jue isn't his inner demon.

As long as you don't come bother me again in the future, that's fine.

Facing Ye Zhangqing's gaze, Zuo Fu also looked at Zuo Jue, seeing Zuo Jue's firm expression, it seemed he had indeed made up his mind.

This battle he will definitely fight no matter what; moreover, Ye Zhangqing also said that today he won't harm Zuo Jue's life.

In other words, it's not a life-or-death battle between them.

Even if Zuo Jue wins, with tens of thousands of witnesses present, he couldn't do anything.

Since their lives are safe, and moreover his son insists on fighting, then let them go ahead.

Thinking this, Zuo Fu said in a low voice to Ye Zhangqing.

Good, I swear that after this battle, Zuo Jue will no longer pester you.