Chapter 2124

Speaking of the Elephant Ancestor, Zuo Fu showed not the slightest fear on his face.

Translation: "Speaking of the Elephant Ancestor, Zuo Fu showed not the slightest fear on his face."

Speaking of the Elephant Ancestor, Zuo Fu showed not the slightest fear on his face.

Not to mention whether he's a good father, his strength is beyond doubt.

Translation: "Regardless of whether he's a good father, his strength is beyond doubt."

I wouldn't say he could defeat the Elephant Ancestor, but the opponent can't do anything to him either, and this is also the Dao One Immortal Sect's confidence.

Seeing this, Xu Jie smiled and nodded.

Translation: "I wouldn't say he could defeat the Elephant Ancestor, but the opponent can't do anything to him either, and this is also the confidence of the Dao One Immortal Sect."

Now that this batch of beast tribe has been captured, the Elephant Ancestor will certainly not let it go upon hearing the news.

This battle is certainly unavoidable, but fortunately the Dao One Immortal Sect had already made preparations.

Translation: "Seeing this, Xu Jie smiled and nodded."

Those present are merely the first to arrive at the battlefield; the other devotees will arrive shortly.

Translation: "Now that this batch of Beast Race has been captured, the Elephant Ancestor will certainly not let it go upon hearing the news."

To counter the Elephant Ancestor's retaliation, the Dao One Immortal Sect naturally gives its all.

Translation: "This battle is surely unavoidable, but fortunately the Dao One Immortal Sect has already made preparations."

Of course, the most crucial figure here is still Zuo Fu.

Translation: "Those present are merely the first to arrive at the battlefield; the remaining devotees will soon arrive as well."

Only if he can block the Elephant Ancestor can we consider other matters; otherwise, discussing anything else is pointless.

Translation: "To counter the Elephant Ancestor's retaliation, the Dao One Immortal Sect naturally exerts all its effort."

Everyone started preparing early according to the plan, and in Boundless Immortal City, the elder who serves as city lord had just seen off a beast tribe.

Translation: "Of course, the most crucial presence among them is still Zuo Fu."

Indeed, it's the beast tribe, and this beast tribe hails from the Boundless Mountains.

Translation: "Only if he can stop the Elephant Ancestor can we consider other matters; otherwise, discussing anything else is meaningless."

Its purpose here is simple: it was sent by the Elephant Ancestor to ask whether Boundless Immortal City secretly helped the Dao One Immortal Sect.

Translation: "Everyone began preparations early according to the plan, and within Wuji Xiancheng, the old City Lord had just sent away a Beast Race individual."

"Li Hongyan, wiping out the Dao One Immortal Sect is the Elephant Ancestor's order; do you, Boundless Immortal City, want to get involved?"

Translation: "Indeed, it is the Beast Race, and this individual comes precisely from the Wuji Shanmai."

"We have absolutely no involvement in this; Boundless Immortal City has no ties whatsoever with the Dao One Immortal Sect, so how could we intervene? Moreover, how could Boundless Immortal City oppose the Elephant Ancestor?"

Translation: "Its purpose for coming here is simple: it was ordered by the Elephant Ancestor to question whether Wuji Xiancheng secretly aided the Dao One Immortal Sect."

"Then it's not Boundless Immortal City?"

Translation: "\"Li Hongyan, destroying the Dao One Immortal Sect is the Elephant Ancestor's command; do you, Wuji Xiancheng, wish to interfere in this matter? \""

"Absolutely not."

Translation: "\"We have absolutely not interfered in this matter; Wuji Xiancheng has no ties whatsoever with the Dao One Immortal Sect, so how could we get involved? Moreover, how could Wuji Xiancheng oppose the Elephant Ancestor? \""

Li Hongyan swore on his life that Boundless Immortal City has never secretly aided the Dao One Immortal Sect in the slightest.

Translation: "\"Then it's not Wuji Xiancheng? \""

Upon hearing this, the beast tribe grew doubtful; according to intelligence, the Dao One Immortal Sect is merely a newly established sect with little overall strength.

Translation: "\"Absolutely not. \""

The beast tribe's assembled horde is more than enough to overwhelm the Dao One Immortal Sect.

Translation: "Li Hongyan swore on his life that Wuji Xiancheng had never secretly aided the Dao One Immortal Sect in the slightest."

However, afterward, from Li Hongyan's mouth, the beast tribe learned that the Dao One Immortal Sect actually has tens of thousands of devotees.

Translation: "Upon hearing this, the Beast Race individual became somewhat doubtful; according to intelligence, the Dao One Immortal Sect is merely a newly established sect with overall strength not strong."

Moreover, most of these devotees come from other major forces in the immortal realm and are considered renowned powerhouses.

Translation: "The Beast Race's gathered beast horde is more than enough to overwhelm the Dao One Immortal Sect."

Although we don't know how the Dao One Immortal Sect recruited these people, perhaps it's precisely because of these tens of thousands of devotees that they managed to capture the beast horde.

Translation: "However, afterwards, from Li Hongyan's mouth, the Beast Race individual learned that the Dao One Immortal Sect actually has over ten thousand devotees."

Upon hearing Li Hongyan's explanation, the beast tribe suddenly understood.

Translation: "Moreover, most of these devotees come from other major powers of the Immortal Realm, and they are also well-known strong figures in the Immortal Realm."

"If that's the case, then it's not surprising; however, it's truly strange that so many people would willingly serve as devotees—surely Boundless Immortal City couldn't achieve that, right?"

Translation: "Although I don't know how the Dao One Immortal Sect managed to recruit these people, perhaps it is precisely because of these ten thousand devotees that they managed to subdue the beast horde."

While saying this, the beast tribe also glanced at Li Hongyan; in response, Li Hongyan gave a faint, expressionless nod.

Translation: "Upon hearing Li Hongyan's explanation, the Beast Race individual suddenly understood."

"Indeed, I, Boundless Immortal City, admit I cannot do that."

Translation: "\"In that case, it's not surprising, but it's truly strange that so many people would willingly serve as devotees; surely Wuji Xiancheng couldn't achieve that either. \""

He admitted it readily; there's nothing wrong with admitting that.

Translation: "Saying this, the Beast Race individual glanced at Li Hongyan; in response, Li Hongyan gave a faint, expressionless nod."

Just after his words fell, there was a slight pause, and Li Hongyan continued.

Translation: "\"Indeed, Wuji Xiancheng itself admits it cannot do this. \""

"Even so, the Dao One Immortal Sect poses little threat to the Elephant Ancestor; although those tens of thousands of devotees are strong, in my view they would not fight to the death for the sect, after all the relationship between devotees and the sect is ultimately one of interest."

Translation: "He admitted it readily, and there's nothing wrong with admitting that."

"If the Elephant Ancestor himself steps forward, facing a life‑or‑death crisis, those tens of thousands of devotees would naturally know how to choose."

Translation: "But after his words fell, he paused slightly, then Li Hongyan continued."

Li Hongyan's words gained the beast tribe's acknowledgment; it nodded and did not object.

Translation: "\"Even so, the Dao One Immortal Sect poses little threat to the Elephant Ancestor; although those ten thousand devotees are strong, in my view they would absolutely not fight to the death for the sect, after all, the relationship between devotees and the sect is ultimately one of interest. \""

Having confirmed the matter regarding the Dao One Immortal Sect, Boundless Immortal City indeed had no involvement, and the beast tribe did not linger long before departing.

Translation: "\"If the Elephant Ancestor himself steps forward, facing a life-or-death crisis, those ten thousand devotees would naturally know how to choose. \""

Over these years, Boundless Immortal City has actually remained safe and sound; secretly, it could hardly have had any contact with the beast tribe of the Boundless Mountains.

Translation: "Li Hongyan's words gained the Beast Race individual's acknowledgment; he nodded and did not refute."

The foremost among them are precisely the Elephant Ancestor and the other two great beast ancestors.

Translation: "Having confirmed the matter of the Dao One Immortal Sect, Wuji Xiancheng indeed had not interfered, and the Beast Race individual did not linger, leaving soon after."

Even Li Hongyan cannot match the strength of the three great beast ancestors; therefore, preventing the beast ancestors from attacking Boundless Immortal City is of utmost importance.

Translation: "Over these years, Wuji Xiancheng has actually remained peaceful; how could it possibly have had secret contact with the Beast Race of the Wuji Shanmai?"

Otherwise, only someone of Zuo Fu's or Huang Lao's caliber could withstand the three great beast ancestors and stand against them.

Translation: "The first to bear the brunt are none other than the Elephant Ancestor and these Three Great Beast Ancestors."

Li Hongyan is clearly still far from that level.

Translation: "The strength of the Three Great Beast Ancestors is such that even Li Hongyan cannot match them; therefore, preventing the Beast Ancestors from acting against Wuji Xiancheng is of utmost importance."

This is also for self‑preservation; however, after so many years of covert contact, many matters are no longer within Boundless Immortal City's control.

Translation: "Otherwise, Li Hongyan could not withstand them; only Zuo Fu and Huang Lao, individuals of that caliber, could contend with the Three Great Beast Ancestors."

After seeing off the beast tribe, Li Hongyan returned to the lord's manor accompanied by his subordinates.

Translation: "Li Hongyan is clearly still far from that level, with a gap remaining."

On the way, a subordinate nearby curiously asked.

Translation: "This is also for self-preservation, but after years of covert contact, many matters have gradually ceased to be within Wuji Xiancheng's control."

"Sir, the Dao One Immortal Sect actually managed to capture the beast horde alive; earlier we underestimated them."

Translation: "After seeing off the Beast Race individual, Li Hongyan returned to the City Lord's mansion accompanied by his subordinates."

"Yes, it's indeed surprising."

Translation: "Along the way, a subordinate nearby curiously asked."

Li Hongyan did not deny it, after all the current result still deviates greatly from his earlier speculation.

Translation: "\"Sir, the Dao One Immortal Sect actually managed to capture the beast horde; previously we had underestimated them. \""

Upon hearing that, the subordinate continued to ask.

Translation: "\"Yes, it is indeed surprising. \""

"If we were to join forces with the Dao One Immortal Sect, could we..."

Translation: "Li Hongyan did not deny it either, after all, the current result still deviates greatly from his earlier speculation."

This subordinate proposed that over the years the beast tribe has become increasingly excessive, its appetite growing ever larger, almost to the point of being unable to satisfy it.

Translation: "Upon hearing this, the subordinate then asked."

If we could join forces with the Dao One Immortal Sect, perhaps we could turn the situation around.

Translation: "\"If we were to join forces with the Dao One Immortal Sect, could we................... \""

However, Li Hongyan didn't even think about it and directly refused.

Translation: "This subordinate proposed that, over these years, the Beast Race has become increasingly excessive, their appetite growing larger, almost to the point of being unable to be satisfied."

"Impossible; even if the Dao One Immortal Sect captured the beast horde, what then? Could they stand against the Elephant Ancestor?"

Translation: "If we could join forces with the Dao One Immortal Sect, perhaps we could turn the situation around."

"Never mind whether those devotees would fight to the death for the sect; even if they would, they still couldn't stop the Elephant Ancestor."

Translation: "However, Li Hongyan refused outright without even thinking about it."

"Only a handful of people could possibly stand against the three great beast ancestors."

Translation: "\"Impossible; even if the Dao One Immortal Sect captured the beast horde, so what? Could they stand against the Elephant Ancestor? \""

Having said that, Li Hongyan paused, stopped walking, then turned to look at that subordinate and spoke solemnly.

Translation: "\"Never mind whether those devotees would fight to the death for the sect; even if they would, they still couldn't resist the Elephant Ancestor. \""

"I know you want to change our current situation, but you shouldn't grasp at straws in desperation."

Translation: "\"Those capable of standing against the Three Great Beast Ancestors are only a few. \""

"If we were to ally with the Dao One Immortal Sect, I would rather ask a powerful human cultivator to act; however, doing so would..."

Translation: "Having said that, Li Hongyan paused, stopped his steps, then turned to look at that subordinate and spoke with utmost seriousness."

Speaking halfway through, Li Hongyan let out a heavy sigh, appearing quite helpless.

Translation: "\"I know you want to change our current situation, but you also cannot grasp at straws in desperation. \""

He had indeed considered asking a powerful human cultivator to act; if he stationed such an expert to guard Boundless Immortal City, he wouldn't need to engage in empty negotiations with the beast tribe.

Translation: "\"Joining forces with the Dao One Immortal Sect, I would rather choose to summon Human Race powerhouses to act, but doing so...................... \""

But once he does that, would Boundless Immortal City still be under the authority of his lord's manor?

Translation: "Speaking halfway through, Li Hongyan let out a heavy sigh, appearing quite helpless."

If someone else were to garrison the city, then he, Li Hongyan as city lord, would merely be a figurehead.

Translation: "He had not failed to consider summoning Human Race powerhouses to garrison Wuji Xiancheng; doing so would also mean he wouldn't need to engage in deceitful dealings with the Beast Race."

But once he does that, would Boundless Immortal City still be under the authority of his lord's manor?

Translation: "But once he did that, would Wuji Xiancheng still be under the authority of his City Lord's mansion?"

If someone else were to garrison the city, then he, Li Hongyan as city lord, would merely be a figurehead.

Translation: "If others were stationed here, then at that time he, Li Hongyan, the City Lord, would be merely a figurehead."

Compared to this, he would rather resolve it himself; even if he suffers some losses among the beast tribe, as long as the power in his hand remains, then it is acceptable.

However, Li Hongyan also knew that such a state probably couldn't last much longer.

After all, the beasts' appetites keep growing, and his Wuji Xiancheng will eventually have a day when it can't be satisfied; by then, even if he's unwilling, he'll have to invite powerful Human Race beings to come and hold the fort, to counter the beasts.

As for him, the City Lord, at that point he'll either leave voluntarily or just become an errand-running puppet.

But no matter what, there's absolutely no option of joining forces with the Dao One Immortal Sect.

In Li Hongyan's view, joining forces with the Dao One Immortal Sect is simply courting death, it's suicide.

Besides, the Dao One Immortal Sect provoking the Elephant Ancestor actually gave him some breathing room; at least for a while, the Elephant Ancestor should have no time to come after him.

Furthermore, who knows what surprises might come later; if the Dao One Immortal Sect goes even further, injuring the Elephant Ancestor or something, that would be an opportunity for his Wuji Xiancheng.