Chapter 171: The Concession of Hehuan Laomo

Facing Wei Wuya's reprimand, even though Wei Lichen hated Yan Taibai to the extreme in his heart, he dared not refute.

Not to mention their respective statuses, the gap in their cultivation realms alone was vast, and furthermore, what Wei Wuya said was not wrong.

If Yan Taibai were pushed too far, the Huayi Sect could truly end up with the same fate as the Ghost Spirit Sect. He still held deep feelings for the Huayi Sect, especially since he would be the next Great Elder once Wei Wuya passed away.

His feelings were naturally even deeper, and he did not want the Huayi Sect to decline in his hands.

"That's enough, go into seclusion and cultivate! You are not to leave until you reach the peak of the Nascent Soul Mid Stage. In a few days, I will personally head to the Yanyue Sect to meet that True Master Taibai."

After the scolding, the anger in Wei Wuya's heart had mostly dissipated, and he commanded in a cold voice.

"Yes." To this, Wei Lichen naturally dared not disobey.

……

Yan Taibai was naturally unaware of what had happened at the Huayi Sect; he was currently at the Yan Family Fortress working hard with Yan Ruyan to conceive a child, and he ignored all matters of the outside world.

As for Qiong Laoguai, he had long since left with the Longevity Pill and returned to the Yanyue Sect to consult with the current Great Elder of the Yanyue Sect.

……

Half a year later, a distinguished guest arrived at the Yanyue Sect; this guest wore a green robe and had an old, ordinary appearance.

Regardless of his attire or his appearance and bearing, he was no different from an ordinary elderly man in the secular world.

The only thing that caught the eye was that the old man had grown long fingernails on his ten fingers.

These fingernails looked exceptionally sharp, were purplish-black throughout, and shimmered with a faint light; this person was none other than the Great Elder of the Nine Nations Alliance, Wei Wuya, a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage.

The cultivation technique this person practiced was a rare poison art, and the poison he unleashed was no less than the Ten Absolute Poisons of the cultivation world, which was extremely terrifying.

As soon as this person arrived, the current Great Elder of the Yanyue Sect, Lin Shijie, immediately had someone go to invite Yan Taibai.

After all, it was Yan Taibai whom Wei Wuya wanted to see, not someone who had come to visit alone for no reason.

Yan Taibai had naturally anticipated Wei Wuya's arrival, and upon receiving the news, he arrived at the Sunset Hall immediately.

"I am Wei Wuya, greetings to True Master Taibai. I have long heard of your great name, Fellow Daoist; seeing you today, you are truly extraordinary. You have only been cultivating for a little over a hundred years, yet you have already condensed a Nascent Soul and advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage. I believe that before long, you will be able to step into the rank of Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage just like me."

As soon as Wei Wuya saw Yan Taibai enter, he stood up first, cupped his hands, and smiled, appearing very courteous.

"Brother Wei is too kind. This younger brother is only at the Nascent Soul Early Stage; whether I can advance to a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage depends on luck, and it is not something that can be achieved through bitter cultivation alone. Brother Wei has come this time, presumably for Fellow Daoist Lichen from a while ago, right? Could it be that you wish to take action on his behalf?"

Yan Taibai asked with a smiling, probing tone.

"True Master Taibai is joking. The previous matter was Lichen's rudeness; I have come this time specifically to offer an apology and make amends."

After speaking, Wei Wuya flicked his robe sleeve, and a piece of Geng Metal the size of a fist appeared in his hand, which he held up gently.

"This is a piece of Geng Metal, which I believe will be of no small use to True Master Taibai; please accept it as my apology. I hope True Master Taibai will let the previous matter pass. I have already ordered Lichen to go into seclusion for a hundred years, and he is absolutely forbidden from leaving until he reaches the peak of the Nascent Soul Mid Stage."

Wei Wuya continued, his expression and attitude very sincere, leaving no room for criticism—at least, Yan Taibai could find no fault, and he could only nod and agree.

"Brother Wei is too kind. However, this Geng Metal is such a heavy gift, and it is indeed of some use to me, so I shall accept it without false modesty. Many thanks, Brother Wei."

Yan Taibai could only accept the Geng Metal with a face full of joy and forgive Wei Lichen; in any case, after this incident, even if Wei Lichen left seclusion, it would be impossible for him to continue pestering Nangong Wan.

"Many thanks for your magnanimity, True Master Taibai." Wei Wuya nodded and smiled.

"Brother Wei is too kind. If Brother Wei has no other matters, why not stay for a few more days? I have some matters I would like to consult with you about, Brother Wei."

Yan Taibai urged him to stay.

"Very well, then I shall stay for a few more days. If True Master Taibai has any questions, feel free to ask; I will certainly tell you everything I know."

Wei Wuya nodded and agreed without any hesitation.

"Hmm! Then this younger brother thanks you in advance, Brother Wei."

Seeing that Wei Wuya did not refuse, Yan Taibai was naturally in a great mood and cupped his hands to thank him again.

"True Master Taibai is too polite."

Wei Wuya smiled.

Subsequently, the two of them, along with the current Great Elder of the Yanyue Sect, Lin Shijie, began to discuss cultivation experiences as well as some interesting events in the Tiannan Cultivation World over these years.

Especially the matter of the Mulan Tribe's invasion, which was the focus.

And regarding the Mulan Tribe's invasion of the Tiannan Cultivation World, no one was clearer about it than Wei Wuya.

"Because the Mulan Tribe lacks mineral resources and materials, they are proficient in various spirit arts—that is, spells. The power of some spirit arts even surpasses that of Dharma Treasure attacks; they are quite formidable..."

……

Two days passed, and after both host and guest were satisfied, Wei Wuya left the Yanyue Sect.

At the same time, the entire Tiannan Cultivation World learned the news that Yan Taibai and Yan Ruyan had condensed their Nascent Souls, advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage, and returned to the Yanyue Sect.

Generally speaking, some were happy while others were sad; the sects and forces of the Heavenly Dao Alliance were naturally overjoyed.

After all, the incident of the Ghost Spirit Sect being wiped out was still fresh in their minds. Under such circumstances, with Yan Taibai now having advanced to a Nascent Soul cultivator, his strength and divine abilities would surely increase greatly.

The Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects were shrouded in gloom and misery.

After all, they knew better than anyone what fate had befallen the Ghost Spirit Sect.

And they, the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects, had offended Yan Taibai beyond redemption last time.

They had forced Yan Taibai and Yan Ruyan to flee to other lands or go into hiding.

Now that he had advanced to a Nascent Soul cultivator, how could he not seek revenge?

For a time, the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects were all in a state of panic, not knowing what to do.

But there were also clever ones; the other sects went directly to the Hehuan Sect to find the current number one person of the Demonic Path, Hehuan Laomo.

Whether to go and apologize, or to start a war again and wipe out the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom along with Yan Taibai himself.

They did not believe that Yan Taibai still had the ability to annihilate the Ghost Spirit Sect; if that were the case, the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom would have long since unified the Tiannan Cultivation World, or at the very least, become the premier decision-makers of the Heavenly Dao Alliance.

They would not have had to rely on the seven sects joining forces to barely occupy a few leading positions.

Therefore, they could only gamble now. If they won the gamble, everyone would be happy; if they lost, it went without saying—at the very least, they would face the same fate as the Ghost Spirit Sect.

Hehuan Sect Council Hall

"I have already understood the purpose of your visit. If you want to go and apologize, then go! I will not meddle in this. However, you must think it through. Even if you go to apologize, can that True Master Taibai of the Yanyue Sect accept it and let go of the blood feud of almost having his sect destroyed back then?"

Sitting at the head of the table, the Hehuan Sect Great Elder, Hehuan Laomo, spoke in a faint tone, appearing to kindly remind the sect masters and Great Elders of the other sects who had come.

"How does Fellow Daoist Hehuan think we should proceed? Go to war? Not to mention that if we make a move against the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom, the Heavenly Dao Alliance cannot possibly sit idly by, and now, Fellow Daoist Yan of the Yanyue Sect has even returned after forming his Nascent Soul. In this situation, how much chance of victory do we have? As for offering an apology and gifts, Wei Wuya has already gone in person, so it wouldn't be shameful for us to go as well. If we do not offer an apology and gifts, when he advances to a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage in the future and remembers this, with our sects joining forces, we will have even less chance of victory."

Although the Yuling Sect Great Elder, Dongmen Tu, had an unpleasant expression, he spoke words that the others agreed with.

After all, they truly did not feel they could afford to provoke Yan Taibai now, and they were even more worried that Yan Taibai would one day break through to a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage and come looking for them again.

By then, let alone them, even the Hehuan Sect, which had Hehuan Laomo—a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage and the number one person of the Demonic Path—might not be able to withstand Yan Taibai's fury.

"If he truly dares to make a move against my sects simultaneously, he is undoubtedly preparing to go to war against the entire Tiannan Cultivation World. At that time, with everyone fearing for their own safety, he will inevitably be attacked by all, just like that Spirit Severing Stage cultivator from back then who wanted to unify the entire Tiannan Cultivation World, and ultimately sit in meditation and perish. Therefore, you have absolutely no need to worry too much. As long as he is not a fool, he naturally will not kill them all, causing everyone in the entire Tiannan Cultivation World to fear for their own safety and ultimately attack him together."

Hehuan Laomo continued to reassure them with great confidence.

After hearing Hehuan Laomo's words, the sect masters and Great Elders of the other sects looked at each other, seemingly using sound transmission to discuss just how much credibility Hehuan Laomo's words held.

"In any case, to avoid any mishaps, we must send people to offer an apology and gifts. In this way, even if he advances to a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage in the future, he will have no reason to make a move against our sects again."

Seeing this scene, Hehuan Laomo was silent for a moment, then spoke again.

There was no helping it; after Yan Taibai returned, the incident of him slapping Wei Lichen of the Huayi Sect away had also spread throughout the entire Tiannan Cultivation World.

In this situation, how could they not know that Yan Taibai's divine abilities and strength were no longer something they could provoke.

And Wei Lichen of the Huayi Sect had clearly become a stepping stone for Yan Taibai to return to the Tiannan Cultivation World and restore his prestige.

Afterwards, Wei Wuya personally went to apologize, adding fuel to the fire, which was also an important reason why the other major demonic sects of Heavenly Luo Country gathered at the Hehuan Sect.

The current Yan Taibai was very likely capable of mobilizing the power of the two major alliances, the Heavenly Dao Alliance and the Nine Nations Alliance, to strike at the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects whenever he wished.

Moreover, it would be justified and legitimate, and no one could say anything more. In this situation, the first thing the other major demonic sects thought of was to offer an apology and gifts to ease the relationship.

"Correct, it should be so."

The Yuling Sect Great Elder, Dongmen Tu, was the first to agree.

After all, his words just now meant roughly the same thing, so naturally, he could not disagree.

Once Dongmen Tu spoke, the other major demonic sects naturally would not object and immediately echoed their agreement.

Seeing this situation, even if he was unwilling in his heart, Hehuan Laomo could only nod in agreement.

At the same time, the Yanyue Sect had two more distinguished guests, and they were a pair of Dao companions: Long Han and Feng Bing of the Mingluan Sect.

Long Han was a middle-aged man in a gray robe with a magnificent appearance and broad bones; his cultivation was even far stronger than an ordinary Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator, having reached the peak of the mid stage, just one step away from entering the late stage.

However, breaking through would still require a massive stroke of fortune. As for his Dao companion, Feng Bing, she was a beautiful woman in red; the two of them combined were enough to rival a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage.

It was precisely because of this that the Heavenly Dao Alliance possessed the top-tier combat power to contend with the Righteous Alliance, the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Demonic Path, and the Nine Nations Alliance.

"I never imagined that True Master Taibai would cultivate so quickly; in just over a hundred years, he is already a Nascent Soul cultivator. This speed of cultivation is the number one in the entire Tiannan Cultivation World; it truly makes us feel ashamed," Long Han praised.

"Actually, the reason the two of us came this time is mainly because we feel that with True Master Taibai's divine abilities and strength, this position of Alliance Leader should also be held by True Master Taibai; we husband and wife will simply assist True Master Taibai as Deputy Alliance Leaders."

"The two fellow Daoists do not need to probe any further. Yan has absolutely no interest in this position of Alliance Leader, so the two of you need not worry about anything. However, unless there is some major event in the alliance, do not disturb my cultivation."

Yan Taibai shook his head and said it bluntly, causing Long Han and Feng Bing to reveal awkward expressions.

"This... True Master Taibai is truly magnanimous, which makes me admire you. It is we husband and wife who used the heart of a petty person to measure the belly of a gentleman. True Master Taibai, please rest assured; from now on, regarding the affairs of the alliance, unless it endangers the safety of the entire Heavenly Dao Alliance, we will certainly not disturb True Master Taibai."

Long Han composed his expression and promised respectfully.

"That is good; this way I can also be at ease. However, there is one thing that still requires the two of you to agree to."

Yan Taibai nodded and smiled.

"True Master Taibai, please speak?"

Seeing this, Long Han and Feng Bing looked at each other; they knew it wouldn't be that easy.

"I need several metal-attribute and wood-attribute Spirit Stone mineral veins or material mineral veins for cultivation. The more of these, the better, so I hope the two of you will say a word to the sects in the alliance."

Yan Taibai likewise stated his purpose bluntly.

"Metal-attribute and wood-attribute Spirit Stone mineral veins, material mineral veins. This... this request? It is truly too difficult."

After hearing Yan Taibai's request, Long Han and Feng Bing's expressions changed drastically, and they deeply regretted coming to the Yanyue Sect to probe.

Looking at Yan Taibai's manner, one or two would be completely insufficient to satisfy him. If it were only one or two, the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom or their Mingluan Sect could satisfy him.

"If the two of you are unwilling, I will first go to the Righteous Alliance and the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Demonic Path to take them, and wait until my cultivation is about done before coming to the Heavenly Dao Alliance to take them. As for whether this will offend the entire Tiannan Cultivation World, Yan does not care much. Nor will I care."

Yan Taibai chuckled, but then reminded them with a serious expression.

Before he had the strength to suppress the world, Yan Taibai would never have dared to say such words.

He had already suppressed the Chaotic Star Sea, so he naturally would not be polite to the Tiannan Cultivation World.

As for whether it would affect the Yanyue Sect or the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom, he would simply wipe out all the forces and sects that attempted to make a move against the Yanyue Sect and the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World. Regarding this, Yan Taibai still had the strength.

And after hearing Yan Taibai's words, Long Han and Feng Bing regretted it to the extreme in their hearts.

If they had known earlier that Yan Taibai was so arrogant, they would never have bothered to engage with him.

(End of chapter)