Chapter 2156: Influence of the Immortal City

Taking action against the Dao One Immortal Sect, a Wuji Xiancheng powerhouse raised their own concern.

After all, the Dao One Immortal Sect has over ten thousand supporters, many of whom are renowned powerhouses in the Immortal Realm, not to be underestimated.

If a fight really broke out, Wuji Xiancheng actually has no real chance of winning.

However, Li Hongyan's decision was certainly not made on a whim out of anger.

Since the Dao One Immortal Sect was founded, he has been paying attention to it, and after the beast tribe retreated, the threat posed by the Dao One Immortal Sect instantly reached its peak.

In fact, Li Hongyan had long harbored the idea of taking action against the Dao One Immortal Sect; otherwise, he would not have repeatedly probed the sect before.

He simply wanted to probe the depths of the Dao One Immortal Sect.

And this incident at the Lingtai Dong undoubtedly cemented Li Hongyan's resolve to act.

As he said, the Dao One Immortal Sect is indeed a thorn in the throat, directly lodged in Wuji Xiancheng's most uncomfortable spot.

What does Wuji Xiancheng rely on to establish itself, if not the Wuji Shanmai?

As the nearest and only human city to the Wuji Shanmai, all cultivators from the Immortal Realm who wish to enter the Wuji Shanmai for treasure hunting, training, or exploration must pass through Wuji Xiancheng.

This is the lifeblood of Wuji Xiancheng, and it has brought the city vigorous development.

However, with the emergence of the Dao One Immortal Sect, this uniqueness was directly shattered, which can be said to have shaken the foundations of Wuji Xiancheng.

Therefore, it is certainly intolerable.

Li Hongyan said coldly; upon hearing this, the person who had earlier raised their concern also obediently shut their mouth.

What Li Hongyan said is reasonable and well-founded; this is not a matter of hot-headed dispute, but a struggle for survival.

It is an irreconcilable contradiction, unless the Dao One Immortal Sect relocates, but that is obviously nearly impossible.

Seeing no one else voice opposition, inside the cabin of the immortal ship, Li Hongyan gritted his teeth and said.

「Over ten thousand supporters, does the Dao One Immortal Sect think that relying on these external forces can compare with the foundation Wuji Xiancheng has accumulated over countless years? 」

「Supporters are always supporters. 」

Li Hongyan seemingly muttered to himself a line that left people baffled.

The immortal ship returned all the way to Wuji Xiancheng; as soon as it landed, Li Hongyan went back to the rear courtyard.

In the rear courtyard, Li Hongyan contacted many forces from the Immortal Realm, including immortal sects and immortal clans.

Without exception, each of these forces has someone serving as a supporter within the Dao One Immortal Sect.

「You know this cannot be reconciled; war is inevitable, and you will ultimately have to make a choice. 」

「An estate within the city is fine; I agree. 」

「Good. 」

Li Hongyan then held negotiations in succession with the sect masters and clan heads of the major powers.

These powers naturally took the opportunity to demand many benefits; Li Hongyan agreed to all that he could.

The only demand was that their people leave the Dao One Immortal Sect and no longer serve as its supporters.

Otherwise, they would be enemies of Wuji Xiancheng.

For these major powers, choosing between Wuji Xiancheng and the Dao One Immortal Sect is actually not difficult.

With little hesitation, everyone chose to side with Wuji Xiancheng.

After all, compared to Wuji Xiancheng, the Dao One Immortal Sect is simply too young, with shallow foundations, utterly incomparable.

Although I don't know why so many people remain in that supporter role, when the time comes to choose between the two, Wuji Xiancheng is undoubtedly the best choice.

After contacting many forces and receiving affirmative responses, Li Hongyan finally felt at ease.

Without those ten thousand supporters, what does the Dao One Immortal Sect have to oppose Li Hongyan's Wuji Xiancheng?

Just relying on Qi Xiong and those elders with ancestor-level cultivation?

If that were all, Wuji Xiancheng wouldn't even need to exert its full strength; sending just any Immortal King–level powerhouse would be enough to wipe out the Dao One Immortal Sect directly.

Li Hongyan's side began its actions, while within the Dao One Immortal Sect, many supporters naturally also quickly received a message from their own sect master.

「Looks like that old coot Li Hongyan has started moving. 」

「Yeah, otherwise the family wouldn't have contacted me in this tone. 」

「That old coot is really annoying. 」

「Exactly, the situation isn't even clear yet, and they've pulled this stunt—what now? 」

Li Hongyan thought he was cutting off the source, completely severing the Dao One Immortal Sect's path.

But he didn't realize that all of this was actually futile, merely the antics of a clown.

Unconsciously, many gazes turned toward the canteen.

If Li Hongyan cannot move that great deity in the canteen, then no matter how much else he does, it will be useless.

Inside the canteen, Zuo Fu looked at Ye Zhangqing leaning on the Tǎng yǐ, and said with a calm expression.

「You aren't the slightest bit worried? Li Hongyan has contacted so many powers just to take action against your Dao One Immortal Sect. 」

「What is there to worry about? 」

Upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing said, eyes barely able to stay open, 'This warm sunshine bathing me is really making me sleepy.'

Seeing Ye Zhangqing truly acting completely unfazed, Zuo Fu said without changing his expression.

「Do you think those supporters won't leave, or is it because I'm here? 」

This is not Zuo Fu boasting or being arrogant.

Given Zuo Fu's strength, he is fully qualified to say this.

As long as he remains in the Dao One Immortal Sect, even if he is just one person, Wuji Xiancheng has no way to act and cannot affect the sect in the slightest.

And Zuo Fu indeed has no intention of leaving.

Joking aside, eating private meals every day, drinking fine wine, living so comfortably, plus Zuo Jue's wayward son, within the Dao One Immortal Sect, his cultivation seems to have improved quite a bit.

There is no reason to leave, and it is even less likely to let the Dao One Immortal Sect come to harm.

So, what Li Hongyan did, in Zuo Fu's eyes, that is a joke.

However, upon hearing Zuo Fu's words, Ye Zhangqing calmly replied.

"Yes and no, with seniors present it's naturally foolproof, but even if the seniors wish to leave, our Dao One Immortal Sect will be fine."

Ye Zhangqing said these words calmly; hearing them, Zuo Fu stared at him deeply.

After a while, he took a sip of tea and said lightly.

"I never thought of leaving."

Zuo Fu never thought of leaving; as for the Pill King Immortal City side, what could they do to him?

Zuo Fu not going back is not going back; the Pill King Immortal City has no temper.

He was not at all worried about the Sect's safety, and the next day inside the Sect's main hall, Qi Xiong summoned a group of Sect elders.

Without exception, these elders had received messages from their respective sects and families, ordering them to leave the Dao One Immortal Sect.

Qi Xiong obviously knew about this; today he gathered everyone together, also for this matter.

Only seeing Qi Xiong looking at the assembled crowd, his expression peaceful, his tone calm as he spoke.

"Honorable families, I already know the matter of the Sect; our Dao One Immortal Sect's founding indeed relied heavily on you all. Now I, Qi Mou, also do not wish to make things difficult for you. I have gathered everyone today simply to explain this matter. If anyone wishes to leave, our Dao One Immortal Sect will absolutely not.............."