Daoist Bi had once thought that since Tianxia had moved to a new world, the so-called great enemy might be an opponent from there. Furthermore, this opponent was very difficult to deal with. Therefore, Tianxia sought them out because he did not want to be attacked from the front and back. It was inevitable that his words would be exaggerated.
According to his original plan, in order to avoid trouble, he would just make an agreement. Since it was just Tianxia's trouble, he would do whatever he wanted to do after the matter was settled. He would not provoke them.
The reason why Tianxia could find them was because they came from the same place and had such a relationship. Therefore, it was not difficult to find them. On the other hand, if it was a force that had never crossed paths with them, they would be able to avoid them with just a turn of their Daoist treasure. There was no need to worry about anything else.
However, after a few words with Zhang Yu, he realized that the matter might not be so simple. Tianxia might not have exaggerated the matter. Instead, he might have been speaking conservatively. According to Zhang Yu's description of this enemy, Cheng You Sect might be involved.
He avoided the topic of the great enemy's origin and only asked Tianxia about his own deduction. Zhang Yu also told him some of it. He also told him frankly that Tianxia would need to use all his strength to deal with this enemy and he was not as confident. In the process, he also had a rough understanding of Tianxia's true strength.
The more he listened, the more shocked he became. He secretly thought that it was no wonder that the two sects in Shangchen and Huanyang could not defeat Tianxia. In the end, he could not help but ask, "With your current strength, could it be that you still can't defeat this enemy?"
Zhang Yu looked at him and knew that he was still holding on to the idea that he would be able to avoid the enemy. However, since he had said so, he did not mind saying more.
He said, "I, Tianxia, am not afraid of external enemies, but I will not underestimate my opponents. I've said it before, this enemy may have the ability to overturn the world. I know that your honorable sect's cultivators are seeking to transcend the world, to be free and unfettered forever. But if there is no World Domain, how can you transcend? "
One good thing about Priest Bi was that he was not a stubborn person who would not listen to anyone's opinion. After pondering for a while, he said, "Zhang Tingzhi, please wait for a moment. I need to find someone to discuss the details of the agreement."
Zhang Yu saw the sincerity in his words and said, "It's okay, I can wait here."
Daoist Bi turned to the inner hall and used this opportunity to cross over from the lower realm to a hall that was sealed off on all four sides. Currently, there was another person in Cheng You Sect who had the same cultivation as him.
The two of them would not return at the same time. Normally, he would be the only one who could resolve the matter. However, if even he could not be sure, then he would need to summon the other person back.
He silently operated his cultivation method in the hall and called out with his thoughts. Not long after, he felt a throbbing in his heart. He saw a ray of light descending from above and a blurry silhouette appeared. This person did not return directly like him but projected a wisp of his divine aura here.
After seeing this person, he cupped his fists and said, "Greetings, Senior Apprentice-Brother Shan."
Daoist Dan said, "Junior Apprentice-Brother, you've returned to the sect? Since you're so anxious to summon me, there must be something important in the sect? Tell me about it. "
Priest Bi immediately repeated the matter as it was.
Daoist Dan listened and said, "Junior Apprentice-Brother, what do you think about this?"
Daoist Bi said, "I initially suspected that the so-called transformation of the enemy was an excuse by Tianxia. However, even if it was fake, Tianxia had put in a lot of effort. This shows how important this matter is to him. To avoid trouble, I might as well agree. However, after talking to Zhang Tingzhi, I felt that this matter was not empty words. However, with such a powerful enemy, I'm afraid that after I've made the agreement with Tianxia, I'll be implicated. Hence, I'm in a dilemma. I have to ask Senior Apprentice-Brother for advice. "
Daoist Dan was much more decisive and said, "Since Junior Apprentice-Brother trusts me, I'll make the decision this time. This time, I'll agree to Tianxia's agreement. However, I'll have to delete one sentence."
Daoist Bi hurriedly asked, "What does Senior Apprentice-Brother want to delete?"
Daoist Dan said calmly, "If there's a powerful enemy, I'm willing to defend together with Tianxia. I can help Tianxia and Tianxia will need to help me too. We won't have to stay out of each other's affairs like before."
Daoist Bi was shocked, "Senior Apprentice-Brother?"
This move was too much of a violation of Cheng You Sect's seclusion from the world. Even if there was a powerful enemy, was there a need to do this? Moreover, this was not a simple agreement. The entire sect would be involved and that would hinder their cultivation.
Daoist Dan said, "Junior Apprentice-Brother Bi, do you still remember what I told you?"
Daoist Bi changed his mind and understood what he was referring to. He said, "Of course I remember." He asked suspiciously, "Could it be that what Senior Apprentice-Brother said has something to do with this?"
Daoist Dan said, "I've used the 'World-escaping Bamboo Slip' to travel spiritually in the void. I've come to the side of the extreme barrier a few times."
Daoist Bi's eyes brightened upon hearing this. He said, "Has Senior Apprentice-Brother's cultivation already reached that stage?"
He knew about this Senior Apprentice-Brother's cultivation. If there was anyone in the sect who could break through the upper state, it would be this Senior Apprentice-Brother. The extreme barrier was the last stage of breaking through the upper state of cultivation. As long as one could pass it, one would become a mighty person of the upper state.
Daoist Dan shook his head and said, "It's useless even at this stage. Every time I tried to use the 'World-escaping Bamboo Slip' to break through the extreme barrier, this instrument would send a message to me, causing me to have a feeling of 'I'm not real, I'm born into nothingness'."
Daoist Bi could not help but be startled. The 'World-escaping Bamboo Slip' was the Daoist treasure of Cheng You Sect. It was said that 'one could enter and leave the universe without any worries, a deity could avoid thousands of worlds'.
However, for some reason, this instrument of Daoist Bi was the most compatible with this Senior Apprentice-Brother so far. It even gave people the feeling that this instrument was born to be used by him. That was why it could reach a stage that ordinary people could not reach.
He asked carefully, "Senior Apprentice-Brother, is it because of your cultivation …"
Daoist Dan shook his head and said, "I believe that my cultivation is flawless and there's no way for me to improve. The World-escaping Bamboo Slip will not deceive me. If there's nothing wrong with me, then there's something wrong with heaven's design, causing me to be unable to peek into the upper state."
Daoist Bi thought for a while and asked again, "Senior Apprentice-Brother, do you suspect that the hindrance is the change that Tianxia mentioned?"
Daoist Dan pondered for a while and said, "I have a guess but I'm afraid that I'll mess up your Daoist heart if I say it out loud. However, Tianxia's words have made me more certain of the connection between the two. If my guess is true, then the enemy that Tianxia mentioned might not necessarily attack Tianxia. It's very likely that they'll attack me instead. If that's the case, I might as well join forces with Tianxia. In that case, I, Cheng You, can be considered to have some advantages."
When Daoist Bi heard his words, he could not help but be stunned for a while. The news that he received today was undoubtedly beyond his knowledge. He said in disbelief, "Senior Apprentice-Brother, you're saying that Tianxia's great enemy did not attack Tianxia but attacked me instead?"
Daoist Dan said, "If it's the world's great enemy, no matter who it is, if it's unable to kill Tianxia in one go, who else would it look for if it's not easy to kill us? Tianxia made an agreement with me not because he expects us to help him but because he doesn't want us to spoil his plans. "
Daoist Bi took a deep breath and said, "Senior Apprentice-Brother, for such a big matter, shouldn't we ask the two Grand Masters?"
Daoist Dan shook his head and said, "Junior Apprentice-Brother, you don't know. The Grand Masters no longer ask about your cultivation base. In the past, when Senior Apprentice-Brother Yao traveled on his treasure, he disappeared without a trace and only returned with his instrument. The Grand Masters did not say much either. "
Daoist Bi thought for a while before he vaguely remembered who Senior Apprentice-Brother Yao was. However, he only had a rough impression of him and could not remember what he looked like. It would not be long before he would forget even this. He smiled bitterly and bowed, "Since Senior Apprentice-Brother said so, I'll go along with it."
Daoist Dan said, "Then I'll leave this matter to you, Junior Apprentice-Brother. Since Tianxia said that there might be enemies coming in ten days to half a month, I'll rush back as soon as possible. Junior Apprentice-Brother, you only need to stabilize the situation in the sect."
Daoist Bi bowed and acknowledged. When he raised his head again, he realized that the ray of divine light had disappeared.
He calmed his emotions and walked out. He then came in front of Zhang Yu and bowed, "Zhang Tingzhi, we've discussed and we're willing to make an agreement with you. However, we need to make some changes."
Zhang Yu asked, "What changes do you want to make?"
Daoist Bi said seriously, "Cheng You and Tianxia should make an agreement to attack and defend. If Tianxia is attacked, Cheng You will come to his aid. If Cheng You is disturbed, Tianxia will come to his aid. I wonder if this is possible?"
Zhang Yu looked at him. This person was still hesitant earlier but after leaving for a while, he changed his mind. There should be someone else who made the decision and this person was very decisive.
To be fair, this was beneficial to both parties and it had exceeded his expectations.
Therefore, he did not hesitate and took out the agreement from his sleeve. With his authority as a Tingzhi, he changed the original agreement and used the Qi of the Clear Sky to confirm it. He then put down his name seal and raised his hand to pass it to the other person.
Daoist Bi walked over from the front and received it solemnly. He then started to study it.
Since the establishment of Cheng You Sect, in order to avoid burdens, they rarely made agreements with others. It was the first time for him to do so. He looked through it carefully. When he saw that there were no doubts, he reached out and took out a jade scroll. This was the reflection of the Escape Scroll. He pointed it at the binding and a flow of Qi flowed in. Then, he put his name seal on it.
When it was done, the agreement split into two. One was still in his hand and the other floated towards Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu took it and glanced at it before keeping it.
The agreement was made. From then on, both parties could be considered allies. The atmosphere between both parties became much more relaxed.
Daoist Bi kept the agreement and said politely, "Zhang Tingzhi and my friends rarely come to Cheng You. Why don't you stay for two days?"
Zhang Yu knew that he was just being polite. Cheng You Sect did not like to interact with outsiders. He said, "There's no need. Tianxia is still waiting for my reply. Moreover, the enemy is coming. We need to go back and make preparations. "
When Daoist Bi heard him mention the enemy, his expression turned solemn. After hearing Daoist Dan's words, he was also afraid that Cheng You Sect would become the enemy's target. He was full of worries and wanted to set up some defenses as soon as possible. Therefore, he did not urge him to stay. He bowed and said, "Then I won't keep you any longer."
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