I Have A Qi Fortune Altar-Chapter 1512 - 727: Contending for the Central Plains! (Part 2)
Zhao Danqing shook his head.
Nangong Lie furrowed his brow, somewhat unwilling. Merely relying on the demon clan, he would forever be a puppet. It was only for the sake of profit that he chose to collude with them.
He wasn't completely ignorant. While the demon clan was using him, he was also using them. He wanted to break ties but lacked the strength.
Hence, he was eager to win over some allies.
Biyou Palace was the ally he valued.
Unfortunately, from beginning to end, Biyou Palace never wished to support him.
Taking a deep breath, Nangong Lie continued:
"If Biyou Palace is willing to help me annex the kings of the Central Plains, I can swear a grand oath right now. The day I succeed in consolidating power in the Central Plains is the day Biyou Palace becomes our national religion.
By then, the entire South State could be granted to Biyou Palace, and Brother Zhao could become a prince as well."
Zhao Danqing turned his head, gazed at Nangong Lie, and suddenly smiled:
"The prince has said so much, you must be thirsty. Why not have a cup of tea?"
With a wave of his hand, a cup of steaming Spiritual Tea swiftly flew to Nangong Lie's front, with an implication that remained unsaid.
Nangong Lie glanced away from the Spiritual Tea and continued:
"Biyou Palace can remain hidden for a while, but can it stay hidden forever? Doesn't Brother Zhao see the lesson from Taixu Palace? How can one transcend the world without engaging in it?
Although Jingtai acted against justice and humanity, he did one thing right, which was to harness the Power of National Fortune for himself. I can promise you,
in the future, when I establish my kingdom, Brother Zhao may freely share in the national fortune with me. Ascending to immortality and becoming an ancestor — how hard could that be?"
"Hehe…"
Zhao Danqing slowly shook his head.
"In such a contending world, if Biyou Palace doesn't actively enter the fray, perhaps… when forced to enter, it will be too late. If the thousand-year heritage of an Immortal Sect is overturned, wouldn't it be a pity?"
Failing to entice, Nangong Lie began to threaten.
Zhao Danqing, however, laughed freely:
"If the prince wishes to act against Biyou Palace, so be it. Although Biyou Palace is reluctant to meddle in secular matters, we absolutely do not lack the courage to fight."
"Brother Zhao misunderstands, how could I possibly act against Biyou Palace? Hehe... Chen Yuan is sharpening his weapons, intending to swallow South State, and I'm concerned for Biyou Palace."
Nangong Lie's gaze grew increasingly cold.
"No matter, no matter. If His Highness King Yan cannot accommodate Biyou Palace, it's just a battle after all. Biyou Palace's disciples fear not death, only failing to align with their Dao Heart."
"Good, good, no wonder you are one of the ten great Immortal Sects. Biyou Palace's courage, I must acknowledge it. Well then, since Brother Zhao is not willing to help me vie for the Central Plains,
I won't force it. Hehe... I hope Brother Zhao will change his mind one day, though it would be best if it were sooner rather than later."
Having said this, Nangong Lie turned away and added nonchalantly:
"I won't delay Sect Leader Zhao's fishing pleasure any longer, farewell."
"Safe travels, Prince...."
"Hehe...."
Nangong Lie smiled, swiftly transforming into a streak of light, departing the scene.
Once Nangong Lie was completely out of sight, a young man clad in a gold-plated black robe instantly appeared before Zhao Danqing, looking at the fishing line ahead:
"In this sea region devoid of fish, Daoist, what are you fishing for?"
"Just finding something to do, that's all."
Zhao Danqing casually tossed the fishing rod aside, and the ethereal quality about him dissolved as he reclined on a large rock, looking utterly at ease, not at all like an Immortal Sect Leader.
This allowed Chen Yuan to see another side of this person.
"What a pity...."
Chen Yuan chuckled, watching Nangong Lie's departing figure, an expression of regret in his eyes.
"Pity for what?"
"It's a pity that Nangong Lie did not come in person but sent merely a vestige of Divine Thought. If he had come in person, it would have saved a lot of trouble."
Truly, a pity.
Chen Yuan came to see Zhao Danqing this time to try to win him over, but happened to encounter Nangong Lie visiting. He was initially quite excited, thinking he could save a lot of trouble.
Yet it was only a Divine Thought incarnation. Even if destroyed, it wouldn't harm Nangong Lie. It would only make him more wary. Hence, Chen Yuan could only watch the other leave.
Inwardly, it was quite a regret.
If he could take this opportunity to eliminate Nangong Lie, controlling South State would have been so much simpler. He could even gather Qi Fortune, seize opportunities, and advance his cultivation further!
"They say His Highness King Yan is cautious and prudent. Judging from this, the man is extremely careful, not daring to show himself even in South State."
"Indeed, lacking courage...."
"Quite a pity, really. I was hoping to see His Highness King Yan display great power and suppress Nangong Lie. Missed a good show."
Zhao Danqing also suddenly shook his head and sighed.
"What, Sect Leader Zhao has such confidence in me? Do you think Nangong Lie is surely no match for me?" Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow, showing an inquisitive expression.
"Before reaching Yang God, Your Highness King Yan had already managed to slay the Demon Saint, kill a king at Purple Mountain Peak. Now, having broken through to Yang God, achieving Great Accomplishment of Divine Power, although Nangong Lie has some considerable strength,
to surpass His Highness King Yan, I think the hope is slim."
With Zhao Danqing's cultivation, he could naturally sense the powerful aura subtly emanating from Chen Yuan, nearly on par with when he wielded the Immortal Weapon.
Despite his calm demeanor, when he first encountered Chen Yuan, he was greatly astonished, inwardly incredibly startled by his prowess.
However, this wasn't shown on the surface.
