Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 279 - 205: Full Confrontation
"Bang!"
Elder Yuanxu slammed his palm on the table, his anger reaching the crown of his head as he said:
"This is simply intolerable!"
"Indeed!"
Beside him, Bai Hong Sword Immortal, with white hair and beard, dressed in a short robe, also had a grim expression:
"That Qingxu of Da Li is truly arrogant!"
"And he claims to give us a fair trading opportunity? What does he take us for? This is outright contempt for us Golden Core Cultivators!"
Hearing their angry rebukes:
Daoist Sansha, sitting in the main seat of the grand hall, dressed in a silver-patterned black robe, remained silent, frowning as he looked at the letter in his hand.
Just a few hours ago, three letters from the Luoxia Sect, bearing the name of Elder Qingxu of Da Li, were sent to the Celestial Demon Sect, Changbai Sword Sect, and Xu Ling sect successively.
In the eyes of these Golden Core Ancestors, the wording of the letters was filled with arrogance and condescension, offering them a fair trading opportunity with a posture akin to charity.
This naturally ignited their anger instantly, and they were both shocked and furious, cursing loudly.
Of course, what they said and what they did were two different matters.
As soon as they received the letters, Bai Hong Sword Immortal and Elder Yuanxu, like startled birds, hurriedly left their mountain gates and rushed to the Celestial Demon Sect to discuss countermeasures with Daoist Sansha.
"It seems they're still somewhat afraid..."
Daoist Sansha pinched the letter, glancing at the enraged Bai Hong Sword Immortal and Elder Yuanxu beside him, forming a judgment in his heart.
Golden Core Ancestors are significant figures in their own right, with numerous spies under them, making them well-informed.
Decades ago, that Lord Qingxu slaughtered hundreds of Foundation Establishment cultivators, causing the Da Li disaster, and had already become a notable figure. When he emerged from seclusion a year ago and was revered as the Overlord of Da Li, it drew even more attention from various sides.
Think about it—
If not for a frontal defeat, how could the three Golden Core Ancestors of Da Li willingly submit and serve him as the Uncrowned King of Da Li?
Being well-known Golden Core Cultivators in the Southwest Land, they were aware of each other's strengths. Since even True Yang Ancestor and others couldn't defeat Elder Qingxu together, they feared the result would be the same if they joined forces.
Facing such a formidable person, it's impossible for them not to be terrified, which is why they fled here immediately for refuge.
After all, if Elder Qingxu were to attack, their Mountain Gate Arrays might not withstand him.
"...Daoist Brother Sansha."
Elder Yuanxu and Bai Hong Sword Immortal, having vented enough, felt their anger and fear subsiding somewhat and inquired:
"What do you think of Elder Qingxu's domineering and arrogant proposal?"
"He is so eager for Fengxi Mountain Copper, it must be of great use in advancing his cultivation or in augmenting his Divine Techniques. If we agree to him, it amounts to aiding the enemy."
"But if we don't agree and he comes looking for us, the consequences are unpredictable..."
Upon hearing this, Daoist Sansha glanced at them before speaking:
"What you really want to ask is... whether I can stand against Elder Qingxu, right?"
Although he had united with Bai Hong Sword Immortal and Elder Yuanxu, occupying the leading position in their cooperation, it was because he had acquired an Ancient Spiritual Treasure in the Jade Divine Palace, greatly enhancing his strength.
But relying on a Spiritual Treasure is ultimately not personal power, which led these two to harbor some discontent over the years.
Even the current address of 'Daoist Brother' was due to the extreme security anxiety they felt, brought about by a single letter from Elder Qingxu, forcing them to slightly yield.
"That is indeed our concern."
Bai Hong Sword Immortal and Elder Yuanxu candidly admitted it without avoiding the matter.
It must be said, Elder Qingxu's name was too terrifying, and they truly lacked confidence. If even Daoist Sansha, wielding a Spiritual Treasure, couldn't handle him, they had to seriously consider whether to yield.
If angering him over a few pieces of Fengxi Mountain Copper results in their Sects being destroyed in retaliation, that would be losing the greater for the lesser.
"Hmm..."
Daoist Sansha pondered for a while before slowly shaking his head and said:
"I know very little about Elder Qingxu, only that he's the successor of the Five Elements Wanderer, the Southwest Overlord from two thousand years ago, and practices the same Path of Array Refining and Body Integration. As for his exact Magical Power, what Magical Treasures he controls, or what Divine Techniques he excels at... I know nothing."
"But considering that True Yang Ancestor and the others were content and didn't engage in any underhanded dealings in Da Li, I fear his strength is even greater than we imagined, and he must have won that battle with great ease, completely quashing any ambitions True Yang Ancestor and others had."
He paused before giving a basic conclusion:
"From the current circumstances, if I were to engage him directly, I could probably protect myself, but winning would be exceedingly difficult."
"Even with you two Daoist friends assisting, the chances of victory are quite slim..."
Hearing Daoist Sansha's words:
Bai Hong Sword Immortal and Elder Yuanxu exchanged glances, both appearing somewhat troubled and unable to speak.
If even Daoist Sansha, who wields an Ancient Spiritual Treasure, admitted being inferior, they were even more uneasy about provoking him.
"Then it seems we have no choice but to agree to his terms."
Bai Hong Sword Immortal said, looking distressed, after a long silence:
"Even though we can protect ourselves by sticking together, our Sects cannot withstand him."
"To prevent our mountain gates from being attacked in anger, we'll have to trade the Fengxi Mountain Copper with him, and we can't demand a high price..."
