Chapter 2147

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Qi Xiong's idea undoubtedly caused a great stir among the fellow disciples.

Qi Xiong's proposed idea undoubtedly caused a great stir among the fellow disciples.

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Especially Wanxiang and a few others openly voiced their opposition.

Wanxiang

Thus line 2: "Especially Wanxiang and a few others, they openly voiced their opposition without hiding anything." We'll produce: 【2】 Especially Wanxiang and a few others, they openly voiced their opposition without hiding anything.

But need to keep natural. Could be: "Especially Wanxiang and a few others, they openly voiced their opposition without hiding anything." Good.

"Wuji Xiancheng already harbors ill intentions toward our Dao One Immortal Sect, with ulterior motives; yet we still take the initiative to approach them to discuss buying Lingtai Dong—isn't that like walking into a tiger's den?"

Wuji Xiancheng, Dao One Immortal Sect, Lingtai Dong — like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth.

Line: 【3】 "Wuji Xiancheng has always harbored ill intentions toward our Dao One Immortal Sect, with ulterior motives; at this point, we still proactively go to them to discuss buying Lingtai Dong— isn't that like walking into a tiger's den?"

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Wanxiang spoke angrily.

We have Wanxiang as name. So: 【4】 Wanxiang said with an angry face.

"Exactly, Wuji Xiancheng will surely take the opportunity to demand an exorbitant price and hit us hard; what will we do then?"

Translate: 【5】 "Exactly, Wuji Xiancheng will surely take advantage and demand an exorbitant price, hitting us hard; what will we do then?"

Another fellow disciple chimed in.

Another fellow disciple also echoed. Use "fellow disciple". 【6】 Another fellow disciple also echoed.

Facing everyone's doubts and opposition, Qi Xiong naturally understood the risks and difficulties involved.

【7】 Facing everyone's doubts and opposition, Qi Xiong naturally also understood the risks and difficulties involved.

Seeing this, he sighed helplessly and explained.

【8】 He let out a helpless sigh and explained.

"How could I not be aware of your concerns? But given the current situation, directly turning against Wuji Xiancheng would hardly be wise."

【9】 "How could I not be aware of these concerns of yours? But given the current situation, directly turning hostile with Wuji Xiancheng would hardly be wise."

After saying that, he paused slightly, then continued speaking.

After saying that, he paused slightly, then continued.

"We haven't had much contact with Wuji Xiancheng before, so we don't know their true stance. Let's first try to make contact, see how they react, and then decide—it's not too late."

【11】 "We have had little contact with Wuji Xiancheng before and don't know their true attitude. Let's first try to make contact, see how they respond, and then decide— it's not too late."

Qi Xiong's intention is clear: he hopes to first probe Wuji Xiancheng's bottom line through negotiation, while also buying himself and the Dao One Immortal Sect some time and space to better handle any possible developments.

【12】 Qi Xiong's meaning is clear: he hopes to first probe Wuji Xiancheng's bottom line through negotiation, while also buying himself and the Dao One Immortal Sect some time and space to better handle any possible developments.

Hearing this, although everyone was still somewhat reluctant, they ultimately chose to acquiesce.

【13】 Upon hearing this, although everyone was still somewhat reluctant, they chose to acquiesce.

After all, for everyone, this was already the best option.

【14】 After all, for everyone, this was already the best choice.

So, after a moment of silence, the fellow disciples still nodded reluctantly.

【15】 So, after a moment of silence, the fellow disciples still nodded reluctantly.

"Then let's first follow the Senior Brother's advice and make contact."

Then let's first follow Senior Brother's advice and make contact.

"This can be seen as courtesy before force."

【17】 "That can be considered courtesy before force."

"Hmph............."

【18】 "Hmph............."

Seeing that the fellow disciples no longer objected, Qi Xiong turned his head to look at Ye Zhangqing, revealing a smile.

"As for this trip to Lingtai Dong, Elder Ye Zhangqing will take the trouble."

As for this trip to Lingtai Dong, Elder Ye Zhangqing will take the trouble.

"I will certainly not disappoint you all."

【21】 "I will certainly not disappoint you all."

Ye Zhangqing replied calmly and confidently.

【22】 Ye Zhangqing replied calmly and confidently.

As for this trip to Lingtai Dong, Ye Zhangqing indeed had nothing to worry about; this all stemmed from his confidence in his own strength.

【23】 As for this trip to Lingtai Dong, Ye Zhangqing indeed had nothing to worry about; it all stemmed from confidence in his own strength.

Over ten years, aside from Tianlin and a few others, Ye Zhangqing no longer fears his peers.

Over ten years, aside from Tianlin and a few others, Ye Zhangqing no longer fears peers of his generation.

Wuji Xiancheng has no Heavenly Pride Yāoniè, so naturally no one can threaten him.

Seeing Ye Zhangqing full of confidence, Qi Xiong nodded in relief.

【26】 Seeing Ye Zhangqing full of confidence, Qi Xiong also nodded in relief.

The matter of Lingtai Dong is tentatively settled; Ye Zhangqing only needs to lead the team into Lingtai Dong, which can serve as a preliminary reconnaissance.

【27】 The matter of Lingtai Dong is tentatively settled; Ye Zhangqing only needs to lead the team into Lingtai Dong, which can be considered a preliminary reconnaissance.

Qi Xiong's intention remains to proceed gradually.

【28】 Qi Xiong's intention remains to proceed gradually.

However, everyone is unaware that while these sect leaders want to play it safe, the disciples below have already made their plans.

【29】 However, everyone is unaware that while these sect leaders want to play it safe, the disciples below have already made their plans.

Although this is the first time entering Lingtai Dong, they intend to seize it on their very first attempt.

【30】 Although this is the first time entering Lingtai Dong, they intend to seize it on their very first attempt.

As the esteemed Dao One Immortal Sect, how could they not possess a cultivation treasure land of their own? To say so would be a laughingstock.

Several days passed quickly, and the hundred disciples who had earlier won the slots had long been ready.

【32】 Several days passed quickly, and the hundred disciples who had earlier won the slots had long been ready.

Earlier, when contacting their families for various treasures, the families readily agreed without hesitation.

【33】 Earlier, when they contacted their families for various treasures, the families readily agreed without hesitation.

Now, the treasures needed to control the formation's eyes have all been gathered; all that remains is to wait for Lingtai Dong to open as scheduled.

【34】 Now the treasures needed to control the array eyes are all gathered; we only await the scheduled opening of Lingtai Dong.

Time quickly arrived at the day Lingtai Dong was to open; early that morning, Ye Zhangqing and the hundred disciples gathered on the main square.

【35】 Time quickly arrived at the day Lingtai Dong opens; early that morning, Ye Zhangqing and the hundred disciples gathered on the main square.

Worth mentioning, Xu Jie, Zhao Zhengping, Liu Shuang, and Lu Youyou are also among them.

Worth mentioning, Xu

They volunteered to come along; otherwise, given their cultivation and strength, they wouldn't have qualified for the slots.

【37】 They volunteered to come along; otherwise, given their cultivation, battle strength, and slots, they wouldn't even have qualified.

Their idea is simple: go to Lingtai Dong to try their luck and see if there are any treasures that could boost their cultivation.

【38】 Their idea is simple: go into Lingtai Dong to try their luck and see if there's any treasure that could boost their cultivation.

Aware of their shallow cultivation, especially compared to other disciples in the sect, they felt far behind.

【39】 Knowing their cultivation is shallow, especially compared to other disciples of the sect, the gap is vast.

The pressure they felt was considerable, so they had already mustered their determination, not missing any chance to improve their cultivation.

【40】 The pressure in their hearts is not small; thus they have already mustered their strength, not letting any chance to improve their cultivation slip by.

Faced with their request, Ye Zhangqing had no reason to refuse, so he readily agreed.

【41】 Facing their request, Ye Zhangqing had no reason to refuse, so he readily agreed.

Qi Xiong, Hong Zun, Lin Potian, Qin Shan Hai, and the other elders all appeared together to see them off.

Seeing them board the immortal vessel and watching it disappear into the horizon, only then did the crowd depart.

【43】 Seeing them board the immortal vessel, and only after it vanished into the horizon did the crowd depart.

Lingtai Dong lies on the outskirts of Wuji Shanmai, not far from either the Dao One Immortal Sect or Wuji Xiancheng.

Ye Zhangqing led the hundred disciples, and it didn't take long before they reached the entrance of Lingtai Dong.

【45】 Ye Zhangqing led the hundred disciples, and before long they reached the entrance of Lingtai Dong.

From afar, they could see a huge cave entrance.

【46】 From afar they could see a huge cave entrance.

This cave entrance is not on the mountain itself but floats in midair, as if suspended.

【47】 This cave entrance is not on the mountain body but suspended in midair, as if floating.

However, at this moment the entrance remained closed, appearing unusually tranquil from a distance.

【48】 However, at this moment the entrance remained closed; from a distance it appeared unusually tranquil.

At the entrance, an immortal vessel was already docked, belonging to Wuji Xiancheng, which had arrived ahead of Ye Zhangqing's group.

【49】 At the entrance, an immortal vessel was already docked— belonging to Wuji Xiancheng, having arrived a step ahead of Ye Zhangqing's group.

As Ye Zhangqing's party arrived, a cold and beautiful maiden from Wuji Xiancheng's immortal vessel stepped forward.

【50】 As Ye Zhangqing's party arrived, a cold and beautiful maiden from Wuji Xiancheng's immortal vessel stepped forward into the air.

This maiden is named Le Ke, a disciple of Li Hongyan, and also the leader of Wuji Xiancheng's team this time.

This maiden is named Le Ke, a disciple of Li Hongyan, and also the person leading Wuji Xiancheng's team this time.

Before coming, her master Shīzūn Li Hongyan had specifically instructed her to pay close attention to the Dao One Immortal Sect, especially someone named Xu Jie.

Before the immortal vessel, Le Ke clasped her hands in greeting.

【53】 Upon arriving before the immortal vessel, Le Ke clasped her hands in greeting.

"Le Ke of Wuji Xiancheng, greetings, fellow cultivators of the Dao One Immortal Sect."

Facing Le Ke's friendly gesture, Ye Zhangqing offhandedly said to Xu Jie beside him.

"Third Senior Brother, go handle this."

Ye Zhangqing really didn't want to show up; such matters are tiresome and meaningless.

【57】 Ye Zhangqing really didn't want to show up; such matters are tiresome and meaningless.

Xu Jie also understood Ye Zhangqing's nature; hearing this, he didn't think twice and simply nodded in agreement.

【58】 Xu Jie also understood Ye Zhangqing's nature; hearing this, he didn't think twice and nodded in agreement.

After all, they've done such things many times before.

【59】 After all, he had done such things many times before.

Ye Zhangqing, in situations where he can't be bothered to show up and handle things, aren't the ones who end up doing the work for him always their fellow disciples? This isn't something that's happened just once or twice.

He quickly walked out of the cabin, came onto the deck, and bowed to Le Ke in front of the immortal vessel.

Dao One Immortal Sect's Xu Jie, I have met Dao Friend Le Ke.

Huh???

Hearing that, Le Ke was stunned; a strange hue flashed in his eyes, he stared at Xu Jie, and almost subconsciously said.

"You are Xu Jie?"

Huh???

Now it was Xu Jie's turn to be stunned, he said doubtfully.

"Dao Friend, do you know me?"

Xu Jie could be certain that he absolutely did not know this Le Ke before him, let alone having met or even heard of him.

But how could the other party act as if they knew him upon first meeting? That shouldn't be.

Facing Xu Jie's questioning, Le Ke also realized he had been a bit impolite, and spoke to explain.

"Xu Dao Friend, it's a misunderstanding; I too have only heard of your reputation before."

"Reputation?"

Xu Jie became even more strange; as an Emperor Sovereign Realm cultivator, what reputation could he have?

Are the people of Wuji Xiancheng brainless? They hype up an Emperor Sovereign Realm cultivator's reputation.

Even if you want to brag, you should be saying it to our Junior Brother Ye; saying this to me, an insignificant nobody, is just blowing hot air.

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