Chapter 1706 - 1703: Evacuation

Chapter 1706: Chapter 1703: Evacuation

Wang Yuanxiao’s escape was like the abrupt end of a farce.

He left with Bai Xumi’s broken Nascent Soul body, tearing through the void, without even a single glance back at the abandoned disciples on Tianzhu Peak.

Those disciples who once followed him, believed in him, and fought for him, were now left looking at each other in dismay, their eyes filled with confusion and despair.

"Wang Yuanxiao... just left like that?"

An elder of Tianzhu Peak murmured to himself, his tone laced with disbelief and bitterness.

Beside him, dozens of Tianzhu Peak disciples looked defeated, some even slumped to the ground, like all their strength had been drained from them.

For whom did they fight? For what did they fight?

In the end, the one who promised them a beautiful future left without a word, escaping with his partner.

Zhantai Chunqiu stood with his hands behind his back, looking in the direction Wang Yuanxiao had disappeared, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Should we pursue?" Wan Daorong asked in a deep voice, the horsetail whisk in his hand trembling slightly, clearly his heart was not at peace.

Zhantai Chunqiu shook his head and slowly closed his eyes: "No need. Since he chose to escape, he’s no longer a threat. The most important thing now is to stabilize the Shang Qing Sect."

He spoke the truth.

With his and Shen Wanjing and Wan Daorong’s combined strength, if they really wanted to hunt down Wang Yuanxiao, it wasn’t impossible.

But who would chase him?

If he took action personally, the main peak would be leaderless, and who knew what the Yan Family and the Wangxian Sect people would do.

Wan Daorong and Guanglingzi couldn’t go either. If they went alone, they might not be able to catch Wang Yuanxiao, and even if they went together, there would only be a fifty percent chance. Instead, they might as well stay to back him up, thus intimidating the Yan Family and Wangxian Sect people.

Moreover, the disciples just rescued from Tian Nan Peak and Qingyun Peak needed to see their Peak Masters and masters to feel at ease.

As for Shen Wanjing...

He was the master of Shifang City, coming to help was already a monumental favor, couldn’t ask him to clean up the portal of Shang Qing Sect.

"Forget it." Wan Daorong sighed, understanding Zhantai Chunqiu’s concerns, "Let him live a few more days, once the Sect is stable, I’ll personally take his life and bring his head back to apologize to our ancestors."

In the distance, Lu Qiushang’s eyes flickered as he watched the direction Wang Yuanxiao disappeared, a hint of regret in his eyes.

What a pity.

He had originally timed his support for Wang Yuanxiao to help him rise to power, but after all the commotion, it just ended like this, far from expectation.

However, the current outcome wasn’t too bad.

Turning around, his gaze swept across Zhantai Chunqiu, Shen Wanjing, and finally landed on Yan Xihua, he said plainly: "Miss Yan, we owe the success of today’s affair to your Yan Family’s ’mediation’."

He emphasized the word "mediation" with a tone full of sarcasm.

Yan Xihua smiled faintly, appearing not to notice the mockery in his words, and replied humbly, "Master Lu Qiu, you are too kind. Our Yan Family has always valued peace, and we couldn’t bear to see fellow cultivators fight, so we did what little we could."

"Heh." Lu Qiushang chuckled coldly, ignoring her, then turned to Zhantai Chunqiu, his tone becoming earnest, "Sect Master Zhantai, now that the internal turmoil of Shang Qing Sect is settled, I should be taking my leave. But first, there’s something I must make clear."

Zhantai Chunqiu’s gaze sharpened, knowing the important part was coming.

Lu Qiushang said slowly, "The Transmission Channel to Earth is now in the control of my Wangxian Sect. Rest assured, I won’t monopolize it. But henceforth, the resources of Earth, including the miraculous genetic liquid medicine, must be shared with us."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present varied.

Zhantai Chunqiu furrowed his brows, Shen Wanjing snorted coldly, and Wan Daorong immediately erupted.

"Lu Qiushang, you go too far!" Wan Daorong shouted angrily, "That Earth channel was discovered by our Shang Qing Sect, what business does it have with your Wangxian Sect?"

Zhao Yunzhi’s lips twitched.

Damn it, wasn’t it our Lingxiao Sect who discovered it first, and in the end, wasn’t it Shang Qing Sect that took most of it?

But he just grumbled in his heart.

The Cultivation World has always been this way, with strength revered, the Lingxiao Sect was not as skilled, couldn’t hold onto the heaven-sent opportunity, so had to bear it.

Li Shuya also sighed deeply.

As it is, the share of the genetic liquid medicine that the Flame Moon Sect could get from Earth would likely be very small.

Lu Qiushang calmly said, "Mr. Wan, you’re mistaken. Earth was discovered in the Nancheng Territory, its resources should be shared by all forces in the Southern Domain. Shang Qing Sect kept it secret and tried to monopolize it, which led to today’s disaster. What, do you still want to repeat the past?"

"You..."

"Junior Brother Wan." Zhantai Chunqiu raised his hand to stop Wan Daorong, his calm gaze on Lu Qiushang, "I can agree to your terms. But Wangxian Sect must ensure that, besides stationing people at the Teleportation Channel Entrance to Earth, there is no further interference in Lingxiao Sect and Flame Moon Sect’s territories."

Lu Qiushang was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Zhantai Chunqiu to agree so readily.

He pondered for a moment and nodded, "That’s acceptable. My Wangxian Sect seeks resources, not trouble. The Southern South Domain is originally within your Shang Qing Sect’s sphere of influence; my Wangxian Sect will not interfere."

"Good." Zhantai Chunqiu replied calmly, "I hope Mr. Lu Qiu remembers today’s promise."

Lu Qiushang gave him a deep look, seemingly wanting to discern something from that serene face, but ultimately gained nothing.

He had planned to annex the Southern South Domain area, but after consideration, he held back.

Though Shang Qing Sect had suffered this upheaval, through this confrontation with Zhantai Chunqiu, it was apparent that Zhantai Chunqiu’s strength was not inferior to his own, perhaps even slightly superior.

Moreover, Wan Daorong’s strength had also increased tremendously, his combat power was now almost on par with himself, Zhantai Chunqiu, and Shen Wanjing.

If these two gave up on Shang Qing Sect and resolutely fought to the death, determined to entangle with Wangxian Sect, Wangxian Sect might never find peace.

Furthermore, Wan Daorong’s recent breakthrough in strength demonstrated that the legendary genetic liquid medicine was indeed miraculous, and it would be best for him and Wangxian Sect to acquire that Divine Medicine as soon as possible.

With this in mind, he turned and waved his sleeve, leading the Wangxian Sect people to break through the void and leave.

Before leaving, he glanced back at Yan Xihua and said meaningfully, "Miss Yan, the water of the Southern Domain is deep. If your Yan Family wants to establish a foothold here, you’ll have to put in some extra effort."

Yan Xihua smiled charmingly, "Thank you, Master Lu Qiu, for the advice, I will remember it."

Only after the Wangxian Sect people disappeared from sight did Wan Daorong finally speak, unable to hold back any longer, "Senior Brother, how could you agree to him? This way, the resources we can get are drastically reduced!"

Zhantai Chunqiu sighed and said, "What else could we do? Even though Wangxian Sect didn’t achieve their goal this time, they’ve greatly weakened Shang Qing Sect’s vitality. If we don’t agree, they will undoubtedly tear our faces, and a mutual destruction approach benefits no one."

"But..."

"I know what you’re going to say." Zhantai Chunqiu waved his hand.

He paused, a glint of wisdom in his eyes, "Those Earth resources aren’t so easily acquired either. Don’t forget, Yang Fei has returned to Earth. With his nature, Wangxian Sect will find it hard to take advantage of him."

Hearing this, Wan Daorong was slightly surprised, then displayed a knowing smile.

Senior Brother is right, that boy... really isn’t someone to be trifled with.