System's Super Sect-Chapter 568 - 565, Discussing Peace (Part 1)

Then, over a dozen attendants and guards immediately strode towards the Thousand Layers with large steps, with Situ Xiuneng and Xia Jin following closely behind. At the moment they reached the Thousand Layers, Wen Ping already knew of Situ Xiuneng’s arrival. This time, Wen Ping did not activate the Maze Array.

It’s not that he really intended to heed Huan Cheng’s words, negotiate properly with the visitors, or refrain from conflict. Rather, he wanted to see what purpose they had in coming. Using the Maze Array to block them would be completely unnecessary.

A figure of Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression, accompanied by three Lower Realm of Mountain Suppression, ten Half-Step Mountain Suppression followers, and a Profound Realm novice. Just speaking of the lineup, it was not much different from the powerful entities he encountered when taking advantage of the Dragon God Sect’s internal vacancy to enter. As for the leading figure of Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression, even the tip of his strength exhibited was stronger than the one he observed at the Dragon God Sect back then.

When the group reached the summit of Yunlan Mountain, Wen Ping was already seated in the pavilion at the edge of the square, looking directly at the newcomers.

However, just as he was about to call out, an arrogant voice rang out, "Kid, where is your Sect Leader?"

Wen Ping responded, "That’s me. Are you here to see me for something?"

Xia Jin impatiently spoke again, "Don’t play games. Go get your Sect Leader and tell them my master wants to see him."

Wen Ping said, "I really am!"

Hearing Wen Ping’s consistent reply, Xia Jin was a bit annoyed and was about to move forward towards Wen Ping when Situ Xiuneng raised his hand, and a surge of Vein Qi formed into a wall, blocking Xia Jin’s path. Xia Jin quickly stopped and looked at his master. As someone who lived for so many years and reached the Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression, Situ Xiuneng possessed good judgment. Although the young man’s words seemed absurd, they could very well be true.

Firstly, the Hundred Sects Alliance’s information mentioned that the Immortal Sect’s Sect Leader was a young lad.

Secondly, he couldn’t discern the other party’s realm.

Since stepping into the Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression, there were hardly any individuals whose realm he could not perceive. Even if the feedback was vague, he could still gauge it. However, with this youth, his realm was completely imperceptible, as if the youth was an ordinary person.

"Are you Wen Ping?" Situ Xiuneng tentatively asked.

Wen Ping replied, "Anywhere else, I can’t guarantee, but if we’re in Cangwu City, there should only be one person named Wen Ping."

Situ Xiuneng didn’t move, his gaze sweeping around the Main Hall, and his perception gradually shifted from Wen Ping, attempting to spread outward. It was easy to probe if there was anyone formidable behind the Immortal Sect—just directly sense it. If the Immortal Sect housed a powerful figure, although his perception couldn’t provide information on the person’s origin, it could reveal their realm.

He wanted to find the one who killed Tuo Hai!

According to the information provided by the Hundred Sects Alliance, little was described about the Mountain Suppression Realm expert who opposed Tuo Hai, not even her identity was known, only that her Spirit Body was strong enough to withstand an attack comparable to Half-Step Earth Unrestricted. Such a level of attack didn’t intimidate him, but few at the Heaven and Earth Lake could achieve this, and those who could were almost all renowned.

Suspense Lake’s Nian Feng didn’t know; perhaps he might recognize.

He wouldn’t, like Nian Feng, rashly assume it’s an expert from beyond Heaven and Earth Lake, boosting others’ morale and diminishing his own spirit. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Why would an expert from beyond Heaven and Earth Lake come to such a place pointlessly?

Of course, Wen Ping could sense Situ Xiuneng releasing his perception, attempting to uncover what he wanted to know. Normally, such behavior was almost an act of enmity, often leading to heated conflict. However, today, Wen Ping didn’t intend to stop him. Since Situ Xiuneng wanted to see, let him see all he wants—because in the Immortal Sect, perception would be infinitely suppressed.

Just as a slight smirk appeared at the corner of Wen Ping’s mouth, Situ Xiuneng’s expression abruptly changed, his brows furrowed, his entire body tensing suddenly, before he returned to his usual state after a moment.

Because the perception could only extend a hundred meters!

Within a hundred meters, there was no useful information.

Not even a single person!

Wen Ping’s voice followed, "Chief Situ, come over and sit. Let’s handle things quickly without wasting each other’s time."

Situ Xiuneng saw Wen Ping patting the stone bench beside him, motioning for him, a dignified Silver Level Chief, to sit on a stone bench. A trace of displeasure immediately flashed across his face. Coupled with the previous setback with his perception, his mood was quite unsettled. Yet due to the Silver Level Chiefs’ stance of seeking negotiation, he couldn’t use the most direct method to force the Immortal Sect’s backing figure to appear.

However, since Wen Ping can call out his name, the person behind him must have told him quite a lot about himself. For now, all he knows is one thing: that person knows him!

Thinking of this, Situ Xiuneng stepped towards the pavilion, but he went alone, ordering even Xia Jin to stay behind.

When Situ Xiuneng entered the pavilion, Wen Ping spoke, "Chief Situ, if you have something to say, just be straightforward. Don’t beat around the bush, because I lack the patience, and time is too precious."

Upon hearing Wen Ping’s words, many thoughts crossed Situ Xiuneng’s mind. There was the dislike for Wen Ping’s tone, the disdain, and the puzzlement over Wen Ping’s arrogance, but ultimately it all led back to the person behind Wen Ping. Since that person knows him, told Wen Ping his name, yet let Wen Ping wait here alone and say such easily offending words, there is only one possibility—this person does not fear him!

Situ Xiuneng immediately showed a slight smile and said, "Since Sect Leader Wen prefers some directness, I’ll be straightforward. You must already know that our Hundred Sects Alliance has organized a coalition army."

Wen Ping nodded in response, saying, "I know."

Situ Xiuneng continued, "Currently, seventy-three Three-star Influences have sent people to join the coalition army, with a total of one hundred thousand people! It takes no more than a month to move from Xuanse Lake to East Lake. Moreover, the Hundred Sects Alliance is increasingly focused on the Immortal Sect, continually dispatching more personnel. By the time we truly mobilize, the numbers should multiply."

Situ Xiuneng glanced at Wen Ping’s expression, hoping to glean something from it. Yet Wen Ping showed no emotion; this news, which could frighten a Four-star Influence, seemed to pass through Wen Ping like a gentle breeze. Admiring Wen Ping’s extraordinary composure, Situ Xiuneng began contemplating his next words.

Whether it’s negotiation or not, he must stand at the commanding height and hold absolute initiative!

Wen Ping said, "Chief Situ, tell me something I don’t know; these things I’ve already been informed of. Regarding those hundred thousand, if they want to come, let them come."

Situ Xiuneng paused, surprised by Wen Ping’s certainty, responded, "Sect Leader Wen might misunderstand, the hundred thousand is just the current figure. After you subdued the Dragon God Sect, the Hundred Sects Alliance will surely increase the participation of Four-star Influences. The Mountain Suppression Realm will continuously converge here, and by the time we truly mobilize, it’s not just a matter of doubling the numbers. "

Wen Ping retorted, "So, Chief Situ came today just to tell me this?"

Situ Xiuneng smiled, no longer with the previous pressure, his speech instantly relaxed a lot, "Sect Leader Wen, of course, I’m not here just to deliver messages. The Hundred Sects Alliance values talent; your sect’s rapid rise and ability to annihilate the Four-star Giant Influence Dragon God Sect reveal your exceptional strength, hence our wish to recruit you."

Wen Ping asked, "Then what about past matters?"

Upon hearing this, Situ Xiuneng immediately adopted a magnanimous posture and said, "As long as the Immortal Sect can join the alliance, the Hundred Sects Alliance will not pursue past grievances!"

Wen Ping asked again, "Is it really that simple?"

Situ Xiuneng nodded and said, "Indeed, it’s very simple. To put it plainly, since the Dragon God Sect is gone, why would the Hundred Sects Alliance trouble a newly risen sect over a defunct influence? Of course, this approach is for those within our organization; if it’s an external force, the Hundred Sects Alliance is never lenient."

"In that case..." Wen Ping appeared thoughtful, increasing the satisfaction on Situ Xiuneng’s face, but the next words made Situ Xiuli’s expression instantly freeze, "Then please, Chief Situ, return from whence you came. The Immortal Sect has no interest in joining any Hundred Sects Alliance, as for the coalition army, if they want to come, let them; the Immortal Sect will accept the challenge!"

With that, Wen Ping stood up directly.

Truth be told, Situ Xiuneng’s way of framing his speech was controlled, always wanting to lead the conversation and putting forth remarks he deemed intimidating, which Wen Ping disliked. Since it’s an initiative to negotiate, then lower the posture a little, don’t behave as if the Hundred Sects Alliance has already defeated the Immortal Sect and is now just here to subdue them.

Not pursuing past grievances?

That’s meaningless to him!

Because it had always been the Hundred Sects Alliance causing trouble for him, he merely responded passively. If forgiveness is involved, it’s he who should forgive the Hundred Sects Alliance, not the other way around!

At this moment, Situ Xiuneng’s expression remained frozen; seeing Wen Ping about to leave sparked anger in him. Yet as soon as the anger blazed within, rationality suppressed the fire instantly. Without knowing the person behind the Immortal Sect, and being within their territory, he couldn’t predict the outcome if a conflict arose.

He might manage to leave, but Xia Jin and the others would suffer.

Xia Jin holds a complicated position in the Xia Family, potentially succeeding as the next Patriarch. As a Silver Level Chief, although Situ Xiuneng enjoys decision-making power and esteemed status within the Hundred Sects Alliance, he still needs the Xia Family’s support, ensuring absolutely no harm befalls Xia Jin.

Situ Xiuneng hurriedly raised his hand to stop Wen Ping, his speech immediately losing its previous structure, instead entering Wen Ping’s framework, saying, "Sect Leader Wen, the Hundred Sects Alliance can offer you many things!"