Chapter 3018: You still dared to be picky?

Speaking of strength, the disciples of Dao One Immortal Sect wouldn't claim to be the top rank among the Immortal Realm's major powers, but when it comes to playing mind games, they truly have feared no one.

Seeing Ma Shī xiōng and his companions' sincere attitude, that Heavenly Palace Celestial Official said nothing more, waved his hand, and signaled his subordinates to open the city gate.

As the city gate opened with a response, Ma Shī xiōng turned his head and said to the people behind him.

"Junior brothers, let's go."

Immediately, a crowd swarmed out of the city and headed straight for the gathering place of the Xiāntiān rénzú.

Meanwhile, in the main hall of the Heavenly Palace, although it was already late at night, the hall remained brightly lit.

Many people gathered here, including the Heavenly Palace powerhouses led by Zhao Tianqing, the Dao One Immortal Sect crowd led by Shi Song, and the elders of various major immortal clans.

Everyone gathered here late at night not for anything else, but for one matter.

Let the disciples of Dao One Immortal Sect smoothly complete their sworn brotherhood.

After figuring out those key points, the various immortal clans also directly turned their guns and gave full support to Dao One Immortal Sect.

Zhao Tianqing naturally knows what little tricks these guys have in mind.

However, he doesn't feel much anger inside, just a sense of helplessness.

The Heavenly Palace's status is transcendent; in fact, it does not fear the rise of Dao One Immortal Sect.

Strictly speaking, the Heavenly Palace is not a sect power; rather, it is more like an alliance formed by numerous human race powerhouses.

This can be easily seen from the personnel composition of the Heavenly Palace: with so many Heavenly Palace Celestial Officials, which one lacks a background?

Which one didn't come from those major powers of the Immortal Realm, with extensive connections?

If one were to say they are unaffiliated cultivators, unbound Heavenly Palace Celestial Officials, you probably couldn't find even one out of ten.

Yet after joining the Heavenly Palace, these people have never had any rift with it because of that.

First, the Heavenly Palace has no requirements in this regard; since its founding, its mission has been only one.

To expand territory for the human race, explore Beyond the Heavens, and secondly, to safeguard human race safety.

Besides that, the Heavenly Palace pays no attention to trivial matters.

So, the rise of Dao One Immortal Sect has no impact on the Heavenly Palace; it might even bring another batch of powerhouses to the Heavenly Palace in the future.

Anyway, joining the Heavenly Palace doesn't mean one must withdraw from their original faction.

It's just that these guys' such a huge change made Zhao Tianqing feel a bit displeased for a moment.

So, facing these immortal clan elders, Zhao Tianqing spoke in an unfriendly tone.

"You guys are really a bunch of opportunists."

Upon hearing that, the immortal clan elders couldn't help but blush, also realizing their actions were a bit rash and rather obvious.

But there's nothing they can do; those disciples need to leave the city—what can they do?

Just now, Zhao Tianqing's agreement to open the city gate and let people out already showed the Heavenly Palace's stance; presumably, there shouldn't be any major problem.

Seeing the immortal clan elders only grinning, Zhao Tianqing turned his head and said to Shi Song.

"Let your Dao One Immortal Sect disciples come for the sworn brotherhood; I, the Heavenly Palace, have no objection, but the ceremony must not go wrong, otherwise the consequences will be enormous—especially, do not trust the words of those Xiāntiān rénzú lightly; without a genuine restraining method firmly in hand, great chaos will surely arise later."

Other than that, the only worry is that the Dao One Immortal Sect disciples are still young and could easily be fooled by those Xiāntiān rénzú in a few moves.

If they intentionally leave any loopholes during the sworn brotherhood, it will become troublesome later.

Upon hearing that, Shi Song also knew Zhao Tianqing's concern wasn't unfounded, but could only say he was overthinking.

"To fool those Dao One Immortal Sect disciples—well, I won't say it's absolutely impossible, but at least those Xiāntiān rénzú probably don't yet have that capability."

"What kind of people are those Dao One Immortal Sect disciples? In daily conversation, not a single one of ten sentences is true."

"Especially when it comes to eating, personal safety, and the like, they're nothing but a bunch of blabbermouths."

"So regarding this, Shi Song still feels reassured, though he still nods and agrees verbally."

"Palace Master, rest assured; we have already instructed the disciples on this matter, and we will continue to monitor it."

"That's good."

"As long as the sworn brotherhood goes smoothly, it's fine even if we later prevent those Xiāntiān rénzú from easily adventuring; worst case, we send them to farm or raise demonic beasts."

"The Heavenly Palace's stance is not firmly opposed; meanwhile, the Dao One Immortal Sect disciples who have arrived at the gathering place of the Xiāntiān rénzú."

"At this moment, they are each coldly smiling as they look at those Xiāntiān rénzú before them."

"This is because, upon learning that the many disciples are their sworn brotherhood targets, each of those Xiāntiān rénzú feels contempt in their hearts."

"Evidently, they look down on the disciples, yet with such low cultivation they still want to become sworn brothers?"

"Originally, if it were just like that, there would be no problem; a little disdain is no big deal."

"But the problem is, upon learning that the disciples had come specially to make preliminary contact, those Xiāntiān rénzú even put on an act."

"They're not stupid either; they quickly realized the disciples wanted to select a suitable Dao protector."

"Not bad; those Xiāntiān rénzú immediately positioned themselves as Dao protectors."

"They're all human race, so the Xiāntiān rénzú naturally also have the concept of Dao protectors."

"Thinking of this, the attitude of those Xiāntiān rénzú becomes even more arrogant."

"From start to finish, they simply didn't give them a proper look, each acting like a complete idiot."

"Originally, the disciples had all endured it at first, thinking they'd first make contact."

"But before the disciples could speak, those Xiāntiān rénzú instead took the initiative to start selecting."

"You're no good; your cultivation is too low—I don't want to start from scratch with a kid."

"You're too ugly; I don't like ugly people."

"I want to choose a male disciple; I won't be the Dao protector for a female disciple."

"Huh???"

"Hearing those Xiāntiān rénzú comment and pick over their own group, the disciples were completely bewildered."

"No, who's choosing whom? You guys have totally reversed host and guest!"

I was still thinking harmony brings wealth, but after all this picking and choosing, the disciples lost interest.

Then they couldn't be bothered to waste words with these Xiāntiān rénzú, simply gathering together and eyeing the opposing Xiāntiān rénzú with amusement.

Even facing the two Old Ancestors of the opposing side, the disciples felt no fear at all.

What's there to be afraid of? You talk as if you dare to make a move.

Not daring to act, I don't care what your cultivation level is—you can't even tell the difference between big and small kings—really, we need to first make this group understand reality.

In the disciples' view, these Xiāntiān rénzú still haven't figured out the situation; at this point, who gave you the nerve to stand here picking and choosing? It's simply a joke.

Gazing directly at the two Xiāntiān rénzú Old Ancestors, the leading Ma Shī xiōng spoke bluntly.

"First, I think we should reach a consensus; you're currently begging to be taken in—where does your confidence come from to still be picking and choosing here…………………"

"What are you saying, kid?"