Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 639 - 6 Departments of the Immortal Palace (Seeking Subscription)

Someone wants to kill with a borrowed knife! What a tactic! To subtly influence my emotions at the moment of my greatest victory, if it weren't for this Little Sword Child's reminder, I might have unknowingly suffered a silent loss, and even if I realized it later, it would be like swallowing bitterness in silence.

"Can you detect who is influencing me?" Pei Yan asked coldly in his mind.

Lin Junzhao, enjoying the drama with a mischievous smile, said, "You just saw her not long ago."

"Saw her? Who?" Pei Yan turned his head, scrutinizing the crowd with a sharp look.

"Before you entered this Heroes Pavilion, you even greeted and thanked her!"

Hearing Lin Junzhao's words, Pei Yan was initially taken aback but quickly narrowed his eyes to focus on the red-haired woman who had spoken to him at the Magic Realm earlier. At that moment, she was also staring straight at him, her seductive figure and charming face unafraid of the anger in Pei Yan's eyes, provocatively curling her delicate finger with a smile.

"What a wonderful place, full of surprises! No worries, we'll settle this score slowly," Pei Yan memorized both the woman and the lesson learned, secretly vowing.

Clearing his thoughts, Pei Yan remembered the Little Sword Child who had warned him, looking down to see the child with hands on his hips, gazing up at him with a disgruntled expression, obviously angered by his earlier disregard. Seeing this, Pei Yan hastily cupped his hands and bowed deeply, gratefully saying, "Thank you, Little Immortal Child, for guiding me away from the cliff edge to avoid unnecessary suffering. This Divine Sword is presented to you, hoping it may return to its rightful owner through your hands."

"You're quite inconsiderate! This Divine Weapon is so heavy; you want me to hold it and wear myself out? You should keep it yourself and exchange it directly with Senior Brother Jian when he arrives with my master."

Looking at the Little Sword Child scolding him like a little adult, Pei Yan wasn't upset. He held the sword hilt behind him, repeatedly admitting his mistakes, giving the child enough face.

Within the Immortal Palace, beside the Ten-Eyed Well.

Watching Pei Yan meekly follow behind the Little Sword Child, smiling apologetically as reflected in the well, the Sect Leader of Clear Wind Talisman Transformation Sect, Heaven-Questioning Talisman, stroked his beard with satisfaction, turned around, and praised, "Liu Xuanji, your little grandson indeed has some wit! I didn't expect the face lost by our Daoist Realm today would be regained by a small child."

"Indeed, though Pei Yan seemed unstoppable, once his mind was confused, he missed a move, which Liu Jian'Er exploited, showing mercy on him while making him aware of the Daoist Plane's methods," echoed Situ Maocai, the Grand Tributor of Infinite Thunder Sect, another major sect of the Immortal Palace.

Since Gong Xiu Jie entered the city with the embassies of the two planes, Liu Xuanji had been observing quietly. Hearing the compliments, he waved his hand dismissively, "It's just child's play, but this Spiritual Qi Force is much stronger than his incompetent brother." He then turned the topic with a grave voice, "What do you all think of today's event?"

"Actually, when the Spirit Body Lord sent the message, we should have acted according to it, yet doubts remained in our hearts. Today's observations show that even with just two young disciples from the Investigation Hall, the Foundation Plane holds a significant standing among the major planes," said Feng Tianhe, a ranger of the Mo Sect, calmly.

"Yes, my Senior Brother had a fondness for Ye Ruozai back then, and over the years, he has indeed become formidable. But this Pei Yan is a dark horse, previously unknown, rising dramatically in recent years," Liu Xuanji mused, eyes fixed on the well reflecting both figures.

Lu Changdi, Cave Master of Star-Gathering Cave of Peach Blossom Spring, with a wave of his jade flute, gently tapped the well water with a laugh, "Can't you see it yet? This man, like our two sons and daughters, is someone chosen by the Spirit Body of the Foundation Plane to pursue the Dao! However, we should be grateful for two things: the special relationship between our Spirit Body Lord and the Foundation Plane's Spirit Body, and the Investigation Hall, chosen by that Spirit Body, has deep ties to our Eastern Countries, sharing a relatively friendly bond."

At this, Lu Changdi retrieved his jade flute and surveyed the serious expressions of the surrounding sects, continuing, "The current situation is clear: a new force that threatens the balance among the major planes has emerged. We now require another force to counterbalance it. The Spirit Body Lord's decision to travel at this critical time was to confirm whether her actions over the years were correct. Though results are yet to be seen, her command for us to invite the Investigation Hall to the ceremony and treat them well indicates their importance in future battles. Therefore, I urge everyone to adjust your attitude towards the Foundation Plane and prepare to welcome upcoming collaborations with a smile."

"Though this is true, a slight deterrence is necessary! After all, the planes have revered Daoism for millennia! We need to convey this understanding to them," Situ Maocai begrudgingly agreed with Lu Changdi's statement.

"They are quite aware already! Look at Pei Yan's arrogant actions and the Investigation Hall's tacit approval. Do you not understand? They have been suppressed and scorned for so long. Now they are making their presence known!" said Su Fengchen, the head of the White Deer Institute, stirring the well waters with a hand, "At this time, deterring them would only frustrate them further. Let them vent if they need to. Let anyone who wants to hit their head against a wall do so. As the Six Mansions of the Immortal Palace, we must not rush to take a stand."

With deep meaning, he concluded, "However, this Celestial Sword Manor is quite intriguing. The Investigation Hall secretly accuses them of possibly allying with the Blood Demons. Yet, our investigations over the years have uncovered no evidence. What is everyone's opinion on this matter?"

"I think it is that Gu Shenghui's petty mind, wanting to use borrowed knives for personal revenge!" retorted Situ Maocai, ridiculed earlier, now mocking in return.

"It's not impossible." Liu Xuanji, leaning back in his chair, tapped the armrest with a finger, "A natural disaster threatened the Hell Plane, resulting in many family betrayals. Among these families are blood relatives of that Demon God! When even bloodline descendants can turn, can we say sects won't betray as well? Such incidents are not without precedent."

"Mr. Liu, could it be that the Celestial Sword Manor is about to threaten the Hongjun Sword Pavilion's position among the Six Mansions and you are eager to act?"

Facing Situ Maocai's sharp taunt, Liu Xuanji was about to reply when a Daoist Child hurriedly entered, whispered into his ear, and then left quickly. After listening to the report, Liu Xuanji turned to Feng Tianhe with a laugh, "Whether the Celestial Sword Manor will be swiftly dealt with by me is uncertain, but Feng, your old rival seems about to meet bad luck today."