Chapter 2418: Temporary Truce

According to the information transmitted by the Immortal Artifact Space, these two entrances were actually set up specifically for the two generations of old and young.

In other words, only those who meet these two specific conditions can enter through the corresponding entrance.

However, this does not mean that after entering, the two generations have no contact whatsoever.

On the contrary, to pass smoothly through these two entrances, the old and young generations must cooperate closely.

If someone tries to force their way through relying solely on their own strength, even if they possess earth-shaking cultivation, they will absolutely not succeed.

At this very moment, the primary task before everyone is to form teams with each other.

The people inside these two entrances can freely choose whom they want to pair with, then form two-person teams.

Only in this way can they cooperate with each other, pass through the location of the entrance together, and truly enter the interior of the Immortal Artifact Space.

This rule is not overly complicated; everyone present understood its meaning immediately.

Just as Ye Zhangqing had just come to his senses, the next moment he received an invitation from Huang Lao.

This is all thanks to the rule of the Immortal Artifact Space; as soon as Huang Lao has a thought, Ye Zhangqing's side immediately receives the information.

Without a doubt, Huang Lao will certainly choose Ye Zhangqing as his teammate first, and could not possibly consider anyone else.

As for Ye Zhangqing, he likewise accepted Huang Lao's invitation without hesitation.

Others also followed suit, basically choosing without hesitation to team up with their own elders.

After all, under this rule requiring high mutual coordination, only one's own kin can truly be trusted.

Without absolute trust, even a minor mistake could lead to the tragic outcome of death and the disappearance of one's Dao.

Therefore, choosing teammates is not difficult for most people, as they had already made up their minds.

However, at this moment, one person in the crowd stood out exceptionally—Tie Dan.

He was seen tightly furrowing his brows, his face full of anxiety and helplessness.

Without a doubt, he certainly did not want to choose Tianxing Lao Ren as his teammate.

But just now he had already tried several other people, and without exception, they all directly refused him without hesitation.

"I haven't even had time to attend to my own junior disciples, how could I have the leisure to team up with you?"

Faced with such a response, Tie Dan naturally understood clearly in his heart.

But Tianxing Lao Ren... he truly did not want to choose him from the bottom of his heart!

This old guy is clearly trying to take the opportunity to kill him!

However, unexpectedly, not only does Tie Dan harbor misgivings about Tianxing Lao Ren, but Tianxing Lao Ren seems to have the same thoughts toward Tie Dan.

Just as Tie Dan felt helpless and at a loss, he suddenly heard a low murmur from beside him.

"Who is this old guy? He actually chose me? My master is still here."

This young Heavenly Pride said with a look of disdain.

"With just his little ability, he dares to invite me? He's overestimating himself."

However, before his words had even finished, someone nearby eagerly chimed in.

"Are you talking about that old guy called Tianxing Lao Ren?"

"Yes, yes, yes, that's him."

The young Heavenly Pride quickly replied, "How do you know?"

Upon hearing this, the person who had chimed in first showed a hint of surprise, then smiled and explained.

"Haha, he also invited me just now, but I turned him down on the spot."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, the young Heavenly Pride's look of contempt grew even stronger.

"Is this old thing sick? He himself has a son, so why is he coming to invite us?"

His words resonated with several other young Heavenly Prides nearby, and they all chimed in agreement.

"Exactly, isn't his son right here?"

Saying this, several people's gazes inadvertently fell on Tie Dan not far away.

Who doesn't know that Tie Dan and Tianxing Lao Ren are father and son? Since they are father and son, they should be inseparable by common sense.

But now, this father-son pair is one here and one there, which is really puzzling.

Faced with the doubtful gazes of the crowd, Tie Dan's face grew somewhat awkward; he gave a dry laugh and explained.

"Uh... I also just refused my father's invitation."

"Huh???" His words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the ears of the Heavenly Prides.

Everyone was stunned, looking at Tie Dan with utter disbelief, as if they had heard some Arabian Nights tale.

"You refused?"

Someone exclaimed in disbelief.

"Your father invited you to team up, yet you actually refused him? What on earth is going on? What exactly is the situation between you two?"

In that instant, all the Heavenly Prides couldn't help but feel a sense of bewilderment; the behavior of this father-son pair before them was truly bizarre, completely beyond their comprehension.

Faced with the doubtful gazes of many Heavenly Pride disciples, Tie Dan felt unspeakable bitterness in his heart.

Actually, they are not at all a father-son relationship, so how could they possibly team up?

That old guy is constantly scheming how to put him to death.

However, Tie Dan could not utter these words.

Moreover, after trying several options, Tie Dan eventually found helplessly that, aside from that old guy Tianxing Lao Ren, he seemed to have no other choice.

Coincidentally, Tianxing Lao Ren had the same feeling.

Thus, in this situation of having no alternative, this "father-son" pair ultimately came together.

After all, aside from this "father-son" pair, no one else gave them any chance at all, not even the slightest hesitation.

Since no one was willing to accept them, they could only do this.

And after the team formation was confirmed, Tie Dan shockingly discovered that he and Tianxing Lao Ren had actually developed a wonderful feeling of their souls being linked.

This feeling was as if their souls were tightly bound together, allowing them to hear each other's inner voices and to communicate.

The rules inside this Immortal Artifact Space are indeed miraculous: teammates can communicate with each other and need not worry about being overheard by outsiders.

So, for a moment, everyone obviously began to prepare.

And Tie Dan also recalled Tianxing Lao Ren's voice in his mind.

"Kid, this Immortal Artifact Space is dangerous; let's first call a truce, and we'll talk after we get past this stage, okay?"

Upon hearing that, Tie Dan thought for a moment, a strange color flashed in his eyes, but on the surface he nodded and said.

"Fine, but don't try any tricks."

"Rest assured, we share honor and disgrace; I, old man, also don't want to die, and will certainly not harm you in secret."

Tianxing Lao Ren replied seriously.