Chapter 2185: Let's negotiate

Upon hearing Ye Zhangqing's words, those present, Qi Xiong, Hong Zun, and the others all fell into silence.

The Dao One Immortal Sect has existed for less than two years since its founding, and it appears to be developing very smoothly.

Even though the sect was established in the Wuji Shanmai, the beast clans chose to endure in silence, for a time seeming unrivaled.

But this incident undoubtedly gave everyone a stern wake‑up call, thoroughly rousing them.

As Ye Zhangqing said, the reason the Dao One Immortal Sect can be like this is not its own strength, but the tens of thousands of offerings.

In fact, Qi Xiong has always known this; those offerings are unreliable, so he has continually sought ways to reduce the Sect's number of offerings.

But deep down, could he really have no thought of relying on these offerings for strength? At least subconsciously he probably does.

Whenever something arises, these offerings undoubtedly become the Sect's most relied‑upon strength.

But such a deformed Sect structure will inevitably run into trouble.

Silence fell in the room for a moment, and then Qi Xiong received several more Chuānyīn fú.

The content above is the same: the major powers decided to hold negotiations ten days later at the manor of the lord of Wuji Xiancheng, to discuss the affairs of the Dao One Immortal Sect and the Li family, hoping that Qi Xiong would be able to attend punctually.

Moreover, during this period, do not harm the members of the Li family.

After receiving the message, Qi Xiong's face darkened and his hands unconsciously clenched tightly.

"Let's talk first, Sect Master; no matter what, we must first rescue the third Shī xiōng before saying anything else."

Seeing Qi Xiong obviously struggling to suppress his inner anger, Ye Zhangqing spoke up to advise him.

At present, no matter how angry one gets, it's useless; we can only rescue people first and then talk.

Hearing this, Qi Xiong took a deep breath, nodded, and said.

"Fine, I'll reply to them right away."

He then went to send a reply, agreeing to the major powers' negotiation in ten days.

As a group from the Xia Jie, it is indeed not easy for the Dao One Immortal Sect to take root in the Immortal Realm.

It is far from being as simple as it appears on the surface.

Even though Ye Zhangqing possesses this Chúyì, it is far from omnipotent, and Ye Zhangqing himself is well aware of that.

Therefore, he never thought that relying solely on this Chúyì would allow him to dominate the Immortal Realm.

Next, it was simply a matter of waiting for the representatives of the major powers to arrive at Wuji Xiancheng.

Qi Xiong and the others did not leave either; they merely placed the members of the Li family under control and waited patiently.

Ten days is not a long time; it passes in the blink of an eye.

In recent days, the representatives of the major powers have been arriving one after another, and among them were some of those former offerings as well.

They wished to visit Qi Xiong, but were all refused; nowadays they really have no mood to continue playing along with them.

Although they know this is normal, to say they harbor no anger is absolutely impossible.

When the appointed time arrived, the manor of the lord of Wuji Xiancheng saw the leaders of roughly twenty or thirty major powers gathered together.

The two elders of the Li family also appeared, no longer hiding.

Inside the hall, as Qi Xiong and the others arrived, the negotiations formally began.

Actually, there isn't much to discuss; it's simply about preserving the Li family.

The Dao One Immortal Sect must release the members of the Li family; as for Wuji Xiancheng, it will naturally be divided among the major powers.

The Li family must leave Wuji Xiancheng and, from now on, must not interfere with it; as for where they go, that is none of their concern.

Throughout the negotiation process, the Dao One Immortal Sect seemed to have no say at all.

The representatives of the major powers basically didn't care what the Dao One Immortal Sect thought; they were simply speaking according to what they had previously agreed upon.

Especially the elder seated on the main seat.

This elder is not unfamiliar to Ye Zhangqing; he is none other than the Ji Le Gong Er Zu whom Ye Zhangqing saw before in the Cooking King Immortal City.

He is also the person present with the highest status and greatest strength, of course aside from Huang Lao and Zuo Fu.

At this moment, seated on the main seat, the Ji Le Gong Er Zu spoke calmly.

"Let's just settle it like this: the Dao One Immortal Sect releases all members of the Li family, the Li family returns the disciple named Xu Jie, and all previous grudges are written off."

Hearing the Ji Le Gong Er Zu make such a decisive ruling, Qi Xiong and the others grit their teeth in silence, but ultimately they did not speak up to oppose.

Returning Xu Jie is mandatory; as for the rest, Qi Xiong and they also know that saying more would be useless, since everything comes down to their insufficient strength.

Regarding the later division of Wuji Xiancheng, the Ji Le Gong Er Zu and the representatives of the major powers tacitly avoided mentioning it.

After all, in their minds, how Wuji Xiancheng is divided has nothing to do with the Dao One Immortal Sect or the Li family.

First, they brushed off the two families; later, when it comes to how to divide things, they will discuss it behind closed doors.

In short, the Dao One Immortal Sect and the Li family aren't even qualified to participate.

"I agree."

"I have no objection."

"I also agree."

As the Ji Le Gong Er Zu's words fell, everyone spoke up in unison, all expressing their agreement.

As the crowd spoke up one after another, the Ji Le Gong Er Zu nodded.

"Then it's settled."

However, just as the words fell, a voice suddenly came from the horizon.

"The Cooking King Immortal City hasn't even arrived yet—how can it be decided like this?"

Huh???

Hearing the voice, everyone looked up and saw an immortal vessel slowly descending from the sky, bearing the emblem of the Cooking King Immortal City.

Seeing that people from the Cooking King Immortal City had also arrived, the Ji Le Gong Er Zu's face darkened, while the others showed doubt.

Not only them, but Qi Xiong and the others were the same, and their gazes unconsciously turned toward Ye Zhangqing.

It sounds like you're asking, are the people of Cooking King Immortal City the ones you summoned?

Understanding Qi Xiong's meaning, and under the gaze of the crowd, Ye Zhangqing slightly shook his head, indicating it wasn't him.

Ye Zhangqing had never been in contact with Cooking King Immortal City.

Under everyone's watch, City Lord Zhanghuai, accompanied by Bai Yuan and several elders of Cooking King Immortal City, descended from the immortal vessel.

He strode into the hall, first sweeping his gaze over the assembled crowd; when his eyes fell on Ye Zhangqing, he raised his eyebrows and gave a meaningful look.

Finally, Zhanghuai's gaze landed on the Second Ancestor of Ji Le Gong, and he grinned, saying:

"Yo, you old immortal, still alive?"

"Zhanghuai, what do you intend to do?"

Hearing this, the Second Ancestor of Ji Le Gong gritted his teeth and replied, his eyes icy yet burning with intense anger.

This surnamed Zhang is practically asking for death.

However, the Second Ancestor of Ji Le Gong did not attack, after all he and Zhanghuai are both at the Ancient Immortal realm, their cultivation roughly equal; even if they really fought, he likely wouldn't be a match for Zhanghuai.

Thus he could only suppress his anger and ask.

Anyway, the current trend is set; even if Zhanghuai wanted to do something, could he possibly change the situation?

Even if this madman Zhang were bolder, would he really dare to oppose so many forces present?

"What do I intend to do? Naturally, I'm here to participate in the negotiations."

"This matter has nothing to do with your Cooking King Immortal City."

Hearing that, the Second Ancestor of Ji Le Gong snapped back irritably.