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"Listen to me," Ji Mei said angrily, "if you leave without a word next time, I won't wait for you."
"Uh, what do you mean?" Wei Chen was at a loss for words.
"If this happens again, I'll just go back to the sea realm, and you can have fun in the Central Domain by yourself," Ji Mei replied.
Were they having a couple's quarrel? Was she implying she would go back to her family?
Wei Chen felt a bit tipsy...
Ni Junlin also chimed in, "This situation cannot happen again. If it does, I'll leave too."
"Alright, alright, I promise! From now on, if something like this happens again, I'll make sure to inform you first. Is that okay?"
"That's more like it," Ji Mei and Ni Junlin said in unison.
Wei Chen felt speechless. Unbeknownst to him, Ji Mei and Ni Junlin had united against him, their guns aimed squarely at him.
Wei Chen silently took note of this. In fact, he should have communicated better; he couldn't just be safe and sound outside while the women at home worried for him. It felt rather inconsiderate to act that way.
Unforgettable Edge—wasn't that exactly how it was?
A muddled mess filled Wei Chen's mind, chaotic and unclear. It seemed he was on the verge of grasping something important, but when he came to, he realized he had caught nothing at all.
That feeling drove him crazy, but Donghua had warned him long ago that mental cultivation was extremely difficult. Such things were bound to happen, and Wei Chen had prepared himself mentally for it.
The next moment, Wei Chen, Donghua, Gu Yuehong, Ji Mei, and Ni Junlin set out on time towards Daxing Gate to meet Han Mang and the others for their duel.
Outside the North City Gate lay a desolate mountain, and by the time Wei Chen and his companions arrived, countless people from Daxing City had already gathered there.
The news of the challenge between the strong of Daxing Gate and the outsiders had spread like wildfire. Many had received word of it. In Daxing City, this was a rare battle not seen in a century. The vast majority of Soul Warriors had converged around the desolate mountain, surrounding it tightly.
They all stood outside the mountain's perimeter, with only a few dozen individuals atop the peak, all dressed in the long robes of Daxing Gate. This battle was between Daxing Gate and the foreign Peach Blossom Sect, and ordinary people could only watch from a distance, unable to step into the mountain's territory.
This was the rule, a basic respect for Daxing Gate.
"Do you think Daxing Gate will lose this time?"
"It's hard to say. Those outsiders seem quite strong; it even requires Daxing Gate to unite with the other Four Major Forces to stop them from establishing the Cloud Spirit Sect in Chaos Realm."
"Sigh, as the only relatively stable city-state within Chaos Realm, I really hope nothing happens to Daxing Gate."
"Don't worry; that won't happen. I've received reliable information that those outsiders only wish to establish the Cloud Spirit Sect within Daxing Gate's territory and do not intend to go to war with them."
"Then this challenge seems meaningless."
"You might not know this, but those outsiders from Peach Blossom Sect want to set up their Cloud Spirit Sect within Daxing Gate's influence. And what if the higher-ups of Daxing Gate actually hope for those people to sincerely join them? Just think about it—if those strong individuals join Daxing Gate, it could instantly elevate them to one of the Five Major Forces in Chaos Realm. They might even declare themselves a Nine-Rank Sect. At that point, the glory of Daxing Gate would be our collective glory."
"I see. So what will this battle ultimately determine? The establishment of a new Peach Blossom Sect or further expansion of Daxing Gate's influence?"
"Based on my analysis, it's more likely that those outsiders will establish Peach Blossom Sect. After all, their establishment wouldn't pose much threat to Daxing Gate. But if they lose, they'll have to become part of Daxing Gate and be subject to its control. I doubt those outsiders would challenge without reason."
"Let's just wait and see."
"The people from Daxing Gate have already arrived. But where are those outsiders?"
The crowd was buzzing with discussion atop the desolate mountain, where only those from Daxing Gate could see the unfamiliar outsiders.
Everyone was eager to gauge the strength of these newcomers. To be able to challenge Daxing Gate from the Chaos Realm, even in defeat, would bring them fame.
"Look over there, they're coming!" one person shouted.
Following his gaze, six men flew into view. Among them were three elderly figures—who else could they be but Han Mang, Han Che, and the Pharmaceutical Sovereign? The other three were originally from the Ancient Spirit Academy: Ginger Tooth from the Human Soul Realm, Mu Yang from the Spirit Wisdom Realm, and Musa.
As for Mu Qingyan and her mother Jiang Langying, they did not come.
Weirou and Snow Cicada would not attend either. After all, being women in such a setting was not ideal from any perspective.
Five men might be enough for this occasion.
However, it remained uncertain how Han Mang intended to compete.
If it came down to combat strength, Daxing Gate would undoubtedly win three out of five battles.
Seeing Han Mang and the others arrive, Wei Chen was filled with excitement, nearly unable to contain himself from rushing out. Yet after hesitating several times, he remained hidden within the crowd.
"Don't act impulsively; let's assess the situation first. This battle is of great significance. We could easily intervene, but your elders clearly seem weaker than Last Chance yet still agreed to this challenge. It suggests they have some confidence. Perhaps things aren't as we imagined?"
Donghua observed Wei Chen's eagerness and offered a word of caution.
Wei Chen nodded, planning to observe the situation quietly. Gu Yuehong, Ji Mei, and Ni Junlin remained expressionless, simply watching in silence.
"Senior Han Mang, you finally arrived," a handsome middle-aged man said as he approached Han Mang and his group, slightly cupping his fists and smiling.
His name was well-known in the Chaos Realm—Chu Liuxiang, a master of the Earth Soul Realm at the sixth level, with formidable strength.
Under his leadership, Daxing Gate had steadily progressed toward glory and righteousness. Since Chu Liuxiang inherited the position of Sect Leader from Zhao Dahai of the Blade Sect and Zixiao of the Qingyi Sect, Daxing Gate had transformed from an entity indistinguishable from other forces in the Chaos Realm into a revered presence. Chu Liuxiang's contributions were undeniable.
Seeing that even the leader of Daxing Gate was so courteous, Han Mang and his five companions also cupped their fists in return, maintaining proper etiquette without faltering.
Han Mang replied calmly, "Chieftain Chu is being too polite. We were delayed by some matters and arrived a bit late; my apologies."
"Oh, it’s no trouble at all. This time our two sides have agreed to meet; as long as everyone is here, that’s what matters. The previous agreement still stands: three matches, two wins. If you win, you can establish Cloud Spirit Sect on Daxing Gate's territory. When your Cloud Spirit Sect is founded, I will personally bring the elders of Daxing Gate to congratulate you."
Chu Liuxiang was extremely courteous, not only because Han Mang and his companions were quite powerful but also due to the message he received from Bai Xiaosheng: the Peach Blossom Sect must not be offended!
"The fierce individuals from the Eastern Region should not be underestimated! Back in Maguan City, that Cloud Spirit Sect was completely annihilated by Wei Chen alone; it was truly astonishing. We at Daxing Gate absolutely cannot offend this Cloud Spirit Sect from Peach Blossom Sect. In this competition, even if it’s intentional, we should deliberately lose a couple of matches to give them a favor." Chu Liuxiang made a secret decision based on Bai Xiaosheng's information. Although he felt some doubt, Bai Xiaosheng's news had never been wrong; it was better to be cautious. Daxing Gate had reached its current level with great difficulty and could not afford to ruin it due to negligence.
Chu Liuxiang had already calculated this point well. That was why none of the high-ranking elders from Daxing Gate attended this competition; even their formidable ancestor was absent.
Only Chu Liuxiang led the team himself, intending to win one match while deliberately conceding the remaining two to Han Mang and his group.
A leader of Cloud Spirit Sect must not only lead bravely but also possess a good sense of the overall situation.
Without a doubt, Chu Liuxiang was someone with excellent foresight.
Han Mang smiled lightly and unconsciously glanced at the people from Daxing Gate. However, he did not see any strong figures aside from Chu Liuxiang—not even a high-level Human Soul Realm expert.
"What is going on? Is it possible that the experts from Daxing Gate are so strong that I can't even figure them out? That can't be right. The rumored ancestor, at the Peak of Earth Soul Realm, should be detectable before reaching the true Soul Realm. Where is he?" Han Mang frowned inwardly.
"Senior Han Mang, according to our agreement, shall we begin? How about I face you in the first match, best two out of three?" Chu Liuxiang asked with a cheerful smile.
Han Mang, Han Che, Pharmaceutical Sovereign, Ginger Tooth, Mu Yang, and Musa exchanged glances, all feeling somewhat perplexed. This was unexpected; all their prior calculations seemed useless at this moment.
They were not fools; they could clearly see that Daxing Gate was intentionally conceding.
"Chieftain Chu, what exactly is happening?" Han Mang stepped closer and asked quietly.
Chu Liuxiang lowered his voice as well and said, "Senior Han Mang, you are welcome to establish the Cloud Spirit Sect on our Daxing Gate's territory. We at Daxing Gate are very welcoming of this. This matter has been approved by our ancestor. When you establish your sect, we will definitely come to congratulate you. The Chaos Realm needs fresh power, and your Peach Blossom Sect is undoubtedly that force. To be honest, if it weren't for so many people from Daxing City coming to watch, I wouldn't want to fight."
Hearing Chu Liuxiang's words, Han Mang was taken aback. His companions Han Che and Pharmaceutical Sovereign were equally stunned; it was truly bizarre!
What they had initially thought would be a fierce battle had somehow turned into a victory before the fight even began?
At that moment, Chu Liuxiang added, "Senior Han Mang, what do you think?"
Han Mang sighed. He finally understood; this was likely all due to Wei Chen's immense reputation. Wei Chen's exploits in Maguan City were indeed astonishing and terrifying tales.
"Chieftain Chu, we actually came prepared today; we do not intend to engage in physical combat but rather wish for a Literary Duel. According to our initial agreement, whether it be a Literary Duel or a physical fight is up to us to choose."
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