Chapter 2886

"Everyone, hear a word of advice from this junior: these few Tree Ghosts are hopeless."

Xu Jie, upon appearing, spoke sincerely.

These few Tree Ghosts couldn't be persuaded even by their Dao One Immortal Sect; they tried every coaxing and grand promise, exhausted all means, yet got not a single response.

The only response was a single sentence: "Not worthy."

If there were an opportunity, the Dao One Immortal Sect would have seized it long ago; why would they still be waiting for everyone to scramble now?

Xu Jie's words came from the heart, yet the people present refused to believe them.

Including the Heavenly Palace's celestial officials, they couldn't help it—this opportunity was simply too great, and no one could resist the temptation.

However, the Heavenly Palace's celestial officials remained relatively clear-headed, their tone still gentle.

"Young Xu, we naturally trust you, but given this opportunity, if we were to give up, we would truly be unwilling; may I ask if you could impart the method of subduing them so we can try?"

Obviously no one is willing to just give up without trying, so this celestial official simply asked about the method of subduing these Tree Ghosts.

Looking toward the sound, Xu Jie did not know this celestial official; they likely had no prior contact.

But since the other party spoke, Xu Jie still replied.

"Senior, I understand what you say; as for the method of subduing them, I will not hide it—the initiative lies not with us, but with them."

Xu Jie's method is simple; whether it succeeds depends on the Tree Ghosts' own will.

If they are unwilling, forcing them is useless and amounts to seeking death, just like that old man earlier.

Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Palace, Heavenly Family, and Wushen Palace had not yet spoken, but the two youths who had just been wailing and shouting spoke up first.

As soon as they spoke, they launched into a tirade.

"Nonsense, your Dao One Immortal Sect surely knows the method but simply refuses to tell us, wanting to monopolize this opportunity."

"Exactly, that must be it; your Dao One Immortal Sect has gall, not weighing yourselves—can such an opportunity be swallowed by your sect alone?"

Huh???

Upon hearing that, Xu Jie turned his head to look, his face showing no anger.

Faced with Xu Jie's gaze, the pair of youths became even more arrogant in their cursing.

"Dao One Immortal Sect, I advise you to obediently impart the method of subduing them, or else you will surely face annihilation."

"What's more, how dare a trifling Immortal Realm sect covet such a heaven‑shaking opportunity? Besides the subduing method, all the other Tree Ghosts must be handed over as well—this is not something your Dao One Immortal Sect can possess."

Huh???

Seeing the two acting so arrogantly, Xu Jie could not help but laugh in anger.

Not only must they teach the so‑called subduing method, they must also hand over the Tree Ghosts they had previously subdued—where did these two extreme specimens come from?

Nevertheless, the youths' angry scolding still stirred unease among many present.

They did not understand the Dao One Immortal Sect, but under the youths' provocation, upon reflection it seemed to make sense.

The Dao One Immortal Sect is weak; I had never even heard of it before—what merit or ability does such a sect have to occupy such a treasure?

If we could force the Dao One Immortal Sect to surrender those Tree Ghosts, even if the biggest share were taken by the Heavenly Palace, Heavenly Family, or Wushen Palace, we could still sip the broth—far better than the current opportunity.

Thinking this through, someone's attitude shifted.

But they didn't notice at once that the top powers—Heavenly Palace, Heavenly Family, Wushen Palace—now all wore strange expressions, with not a single person speaking.

Moreover, everyone's gaze was fixed on the two youths.

Full of suspicion, they wondered: have these two always been so bold? Who gave them the courage to speak like that?

Even if the Dao One Immortal Sect currently held no Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts, these two daring to insult Xu Jie like this would surely find it hard to get by in the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens.

If Ye Zhangqing wanted revenge, a single word could render their family unable to move an inch in the Beyond the Heavens.

Including their Heavenly Palace, which would likely be deliberately targeted.

The celestial officials present asked themselves: if Ye Zhangqing really spoke up, they would certainly not hesitate but would immediately side with him.

There's nothing to hesitate about, which makes it strange where these two got their gall.

But before anyone else could act, all that was heard was Xu Jie's impatient curse.

"Idiot."

He then had no intention of paying them any further heed.

Coming here, he merely wanted to remind everyone not to lose their lives pointlessly.

After all, the remaining few Tree Ghosts have bad tempers and heed no one.

Not actively attacking those present is already the greatest restraint, and that's only out of respect for Ye Zhangqing.

If someone truly doesn't know their limits, how long these people could survive is something no one can guarantee.

But as things stand now, the fellow disciples wanted to save them, yet someone refuses to accept the goodwill—there's nothing to be done.

Kind words can't persuade a ghost bent on death; if they seek death, there's nothing we can do.

"Seniors, frankly speaking, these few Tree Ghosts cannot be communicated with even by us; probably only my junior brother Ye Zhangqing can suppress them—while nothing has happened yet, let's leave quickly................"

No longer paying attention to others, Xu Jie merely looked toward the Heavenly Family's ancestor, Miao Cuihua, and the Heavenly Palace's crowd, and gave a solemn reminder.

Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Family's ancestor and Miao Cuihua naturally had no doubt, but before Xu Jie could finish speaking, the two youths who had just been shouting suddenly exploded, cursing as they lunged at Xu Jie.

"You ant, you're seeking death."

"With merely an Immortal Emperor Realm cultivation, who gave you the gall to act so arrogantly here?"

These two had long seen that Xu Jie and Zhao Zhengping were merely at the Immortal Emperor Realm, while Liu Shuang and Lu Youyou were even worse—lacking even that realm.

Whereas these two are of the Ancient Immortal Realm.

With a gap of two major realms, when could an ant dare to bark before them?

Although the two appear young, their actual age is obviously not discernible from appearance.

They stepped forward intending to beat to death Xu Jie and his three companions.

No one expected these two to actually dare to strike.

The Heavenly Family's old ancestor was stunned, Miao Cuihua was stunned, the heavenly officials of the Heavenly Palace were stunned.

I had just realized these two were bold, but I never expected their boldness to reach such a degree.

This isn't just boldness anymore; this is simply courting death.

The Immortal Emperor Realm you see is merely the surface.

A heavenly official immediately shouted a rebuke.

"Stop."

"Impudent!"

Before they could stop him, Xu Jie acted even faster, spreading his hand with a strange look, and a small sapling instantly appeared in his palm.

Immediately, two thumb-thick tree branches were casually swung out; the next second, the two who had been charging forward turned into two clouds of blood mist in midair.

They were instantly ripped apart, unable to resist, dying the same way as that old man just now, but it seemed even more casual.

"This........."

Such a result left those present who had harbored ulterior motives also dumbfounded on the spot.