"This gathering ends here."
An Tai's orders began to spread from the Immortal Touching Heaven. Whether it was the core or the lower Immortal Heaven, the layers of formations disappeared.
Those disciples were still staring at the Immortal Touching Heaven, discussing Su Fang.
In the blink of an eye, only the Immortal Touching Heaven's disciples were left in the hall. Under Li Yingying's signal, the disciples also scattered.
Some of the higher-ups of the hall respectfully welcomed the three masters in.
Su Fang wasn't unfamiliar with the hall. He had stepped into the Immortal Heaven many times before, but he had never been able to sense it and control it like now.
There was still quite a bit of space inside the hall that required a meeting with the higher-ups. The three masters sat down in the center of the hall.
Once the higher-ups had gathered, someone took out ancient sealed books.
Li Yingying introduced the books. "These are the names of all the disciples in the three major Immortal Touching Heaven sects. They record when they entered the sect, every mission they took, every breakthrough they made, and how many resources they received as rewards."
"Don't worry about it. We have many copies," reminded An Tai.
Li Yingying continued, "Should we arrange some matters for junior apprentice-brother Fang? Or assign some disciples?"
Su Fang immediately shook his head. "That'll have to wait. Junior apprentice-brother's next priority is to challenge Prince Xue. It won't be too late to wait for the results."
His words shocked the three of them, as well as the higher-ups of the hall. They felt like lightning had entered their bodies.
An Tai felt uneasy for Su Fang. "Junior apprentice-brother, if you really want to fulfill your promise from ten years ago, Prince Xue is a disciple of the Exalted Dao. His strength is boundless. Although his realm isn't too far from ours, he is dozens of times stronger than us.
"Thank you for your concern, senior apprentice-brother. Words spoken by men are like spilled water. They can't be taken back. Farewell."
Su Fang stood up and bowed to the three of them. He left the hall by himself.
The three Palm Masters looked at Su Fang's back as he left silently. They could not guess how powerful his heart was in that small body of his.
Core Dao Rite
Prince Xue was cultivating in his palace.
The Daoist temple he was in was located in the depths of the core Daoist temple. It was connected to the Daoist temples of the Elders, and was superior to the Daoist temples of ordinary Tribulation realm disciples.
Any disciple would have to obtain permission to enter this place.
At this time, Xue Leng and the Crown Prince of the Qing Kingdom entered the Wondrous Door and came to the training ground. In a flash, they also entered the Great Hall.
"Patriarch!"
Xue Leng hurriedly bowed to Prince Xue: "I just received a report from a member of the Frozen Moon Grotto-Heaven. They said that Fang Yue has officially become a Sect Master in the Frozen Moon Grotto-Heaven. Furthermore, this person is so shameless that he publicly, publicly challenged you, Old Ancestor!"
Prince Xue's expression did not change: "So you're here for this?"
"This person is unfilial. He conspired with the Sky Drill Rat. Now that he's returned to the sect, not only was he not punished, he even became a Sect Master. Now he's using his mouth to slander the Old Ancestor!"
"From the Xianzha Gate until now, Fang Yue is just a flea in my eyes. I don't believe that he has nine lives. However, I won't accept the challenge and attack him. What is my status, and what is his status? He's just an Immortal Realm disciple who luckily became a Sect Master. Do I have to give up my status as a Venerable Dao disciple? Wouldn't that be giving Fang Yue a lot of face? In the future, if there are some people who don't know what's good for them and come out and challenge me, wouldn't I be busy to death?"
"That's right. Let us handle Fang Yue. However, what if Fang Yue really challenges the Ancestor when the time comes?"
"The higher-ups won't agree. We'll know the answer soon. There's only one month left in the ten year period. I believe the sect won't let me, a Venerable Dao disciple, fight with an Immortal Realm disciple. I also know that once I attack, I'll kill Fang Yue. The sect will also protect him."
"Why would the sect protect him?"
"Don't spread word of this. I just learned that the reason Fang Yue became a Sect Master and received so much support from the sect is because he contributed a Dao item to the sect. Because of that Dao item, the sect gave him the position of Sect Master."
"I wonder what his brain is made of. I can't believe he was willing to give a Dao item to the sect."
"That's why he's so smart. He knows he's not a match for me, and that the Crown Prince Society won't let him off the hook. That's why he contributed a Dao item to the sect.
Prince Xue was a wily old fox. For a young cultivator, he was able to see far into the future. "Because of this, the Crown Prince Society won't be able to openly attack him, even if I'm a Venerable Dao disciple."
"Damn that Fang Yue! Don't tell me he's a fox in disguise?" cursed the Crown Prince.
"Right now, I don't have time to deal with an Immortal Realm disciple. You two just keep everything under control." Prince Xue waved his hand, indicating for them to leave.
Outside the temple.
"It seems the Crown Prince won't personally attack Fang Yue," whispered the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince said quietly, "He killed our people, and slandered the Crown Prince Society. We absolutely can't let him off."
"He performed great meritorious services, but we can't openly kill him. We need to learn from the Patriarchs. Take it slow. Give Fang Yue some time to relax. Later, when he goes out on a mission, we'll kill him. Although he's managed to escape from us several times, as long as we personally bring experts to kill him, even if he had nine lives, it wouldn't be enough," said Xue Leng disdainfully.
"Thankfully, we have quite a few members in the Ice Moon Heavenly Grotto. We can keep track of Fang Yue's every move."
The two experts laughed sinisterly and then flew out of the palace.
Green Mountain Daoist Rite Temple.
Su Fang was currently meditating in the palace within the forest.
Yan Caifeng had also returned to the main hall. "Junior apprentice-brother, are you really going to challenge Prince Xue? If you persist, you might die at his hands. Since you've already offered up a Dao item to the sect, there's no need to offend Prince Xue. You'll definitely become an Elder in the future."
"Many thanks for your concern, senior apprentice-sister. I know what kind of person Prince Xue is, and he knows what kind of person I am. I won't let him off, and he won't let me off either."
Su Fang calmly replied, "Since that's the case, why would I be afraid of him? In this lifetime, there are many things that he can't think through carefully before carrying out. He can only follow his plans step by step. Most of the time, plans can't keep up with changes. In the Immortal Sealing Sect, my life is constantly in danger. You should know better than me just how powerful Prince Xue is. Not only is he powerful, but his position in the Immortal Sealing Sect surpasses everyone else's."
"Fine, it seems that no one can change your mind now. I won't disturb your rest. If you want to challenge Prince Xue, you'll have to go through Elder Jin and then the Elder Council. After all, this is a big matter. Revered disciples are important to the sect."
Yan Caifeng abruptly left after saying that.
She sealed the formation.
She used the Sky Devil Disintegration Seal and activated her Yang Nascent Soul. "Exalted Yuezhen!"
After a moment, Exalted Yuezhen replied, "Master, what's the matter?"
"Has there been any movement from the sect's upper echelons?"
"It's because the upper echelons often ask me about the secrets of the Xianzha Gate. They really want to control the Xianzha Gate and are also doing their best to research that Dao item. They really think that the Dao item is related to the Xianzha Gate. Master, I have good news. The Life Seizing Recreating Pill that once belonged to you has returned to this subordinate's hands."
"Prince Xue came looking for you."
"Just a few days ago, he came to see me and gave me origin power and pills. Now that I'm the Grand Elder, I don't give him much face. In the end, he took out the Life Seizing Recreating Pill. He's deliberately trying to get closer to me. He probably wants to get my support."
"It's not strange for Prince Xue to do this. Revered disciples are qualified to know most of the sect's secrets. The Dao item and the Xianzha Gate cannot be hidden from them. Prince Xue probably wants to know more about it and then think of a way to help the Immortal Sealing Sect obtain the Xianzha Gate. Now, the Xianzha Gate is the best shortcut for disciples of the three Revered Dao to become a leader."
"It's as Master expected. Master asked me to secretly find the whereabouts of the Purple Qi Dharma Spirit. I've checked some files, but there isn't much information. Once I familiarize myself with the sect's affairs, it will be easy to find out. Master, just wait for a while."
"Continue being the Grand Elder. Don't show any obvious favoritism to me in front of the sect's upper echelons."
"This subordinate knows. I'll just treat you as a genius and value you well."
Exalted Master Yuezhen was a wise old man.
To be able to survive the shackles of the Xianzha Gate for thousands of years, how could he be a simple person?
Rest for a few days
On this day, Yan Caifeng led Su Fang to the depths of the core Dao Hall.
It happened to be the Hall of Masters where Frozen Moon Grotto-Heaven's authority was the most concentrated.
As soon as they entered the hall, they saw Jin Zhangkong sitting in the center. Around him were the Masters of Frozen Moon Grotto-Heaven. Each of them was a high-level figure. Although they couldn't be compared to Jin Zhangkong, they were still in charge of a grotto-heaven.
Su Fang went straight to the point. After all, he was also a Master. "This disciple is here to challenge the Revered Dao disciple, Prince Xue."
"Challenge Prince Xue."
A stone stirred up a thousand ripples.
Every Master was shocked. Even Jin Zhangkong's eyebrows were raised. A few sharp vertical lines appeared on his temples.
"This is no small matter."
"We're worried that you're at the Indestructible Tenth Stage. Isn't challenging Prince Xue the same as courting death?"
"Master Fang, it's not easy for you to become a Master. Why are you looking for trouble?"
Although the surrounding Masters didn't have any connections with Su Fang, they were still disciples of a grotto-heaven. They all hoped that their grotto-heaven would become stronger.
They didn't want a genius like Su Fang to fall.
"I've been thinking about this for ten years. Every moment of these ten years, I've been asking myself, 'Do I have to carry the burden of the humiliation Prince Xue gave me at Xianzha Gate and live forever under his shadow? If that's the case, how can I achieve the supreme Great Dao?'"
Every word was filled with power. Su Fang said calmly, "Maybe I should give up and bow to Prince Xue. Then, I'll just cultivate quietly like this. But in my eyes, that's just living an ignoble life. Therefore, I hope that the higher-ups of the grotto-heaven will agree to my challenge to Prince Xue. Ask the elders to issue a decree. Otherwise, Prince Xue won't accept the challenge."
"Fang Yue, I'm afraid I can't agree to that. As an Elder and in control of Frozen Moon Paradise, I have to first consider your future. I don't want to see you die at the hands of Crown Prince Xue."
At this moment, Jin Changkong's attitude was very clear. He didn't support Su Fang's challenge.
Su Fang was silent for a few seconds under everyone's gazes. Then he resolutely said, "Then disciple will immediately go outside and accept Prince Xue's challenge."
Swoosh.
Su Fang left the hall like a bolt of Thunder. He didn't hesitate at all.
"Everyone, don't be impatient. I'm sure he'll change his mind. Furthermore, Prince Xue won't accept the challenge so easily. It's good for him to run into a wall." Jin Changkong calmed everyone down and told them not to chase after Su Fang.
A moment later.
Su Fang appeared outside the Celestial Sealing Sect's training grounds. Furthermore, with a wave of his hand, a formation appeared. He stood on top of the formation and looked at the Celestial Sealing Sect from here. It truly was a giant, but he was no longer the ant from before.
Condensing his true qi and releasing his voice, Su Fang shouted toward the Celestial Sealing Sect, "Master Su Fang of the Celestial Sealing Sect, I, Fang Yue, accept the challenge we made ten years ago. Prince Xue, I, Su Fang, will wait for you here."
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