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Wei Chen thought of the various benefits and looked intently at Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm.
Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm exchanged glances, their expressions troubled. It was highly inappropriate for them to attend the establishment ceremony of the Cloud Spirit Sect. Especially for Ji Pokong, as the leader of the Sea Tribe, how could he possibly participate in a celebration organized by the human race's Cloud Spirit Sect?
The relationship between the human race and the Sea Tribe was well understood by those in power; it was one of mutual restraint and competition. The true leaders, Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm, were even more aware that they practiced a Soul Technique that required both of them to work together, which was incredibly powerful.
However, in the eyes of ordinary people, the Sea Tribe and the human race were often at war, a relationship fraught with hostility.
Ji Pokong gave Thunderstorm a few knowing looks. The two were very familiar with each other; a single glance was enough to convey their thoughts. Thunderstorm nodded slightly and then turned to Wei Chen, saying, "Wei Chenyu, I will definitely be there to congratulate you on your Cloud Spirit Sect. However, the Sea Monster Emperor... honestly, he cannot attend. That would bring great misfortune to your Cloud Spirit Sect."
Wei Chen was taken aback and thought to himself, "That's true. The relationship between the Sea Tribe and the human race is not harmonious. The higher-ups know this while those below do not. If Ji Pokong were to attend, it would only create trouble for me, giving me an unwarranted accusation of colluding with the Sea Tribe, which would be extremely detrimental to the development of Peach Blossom Sect!"
"I overlooked this. If Thunder Sovereign can come, everyone in Peach Blossom Sect will be immensely grateful," Wei Chen smiled.
"Oh? Your Cloud Spirit Sect is called Peach Blossom Sect?"
"Yes, indeed it is Peach Blossom Sect. Previously, when we were in the Eastern Region, we were known as Peach Blossom Island. Later, due to certain circumstances, we had to move to the Central Domain. The name Peach Blossom Sect is a continuation of our previous name."
"Haha, that's a nice name! Rest assured, I will definitely be there!" Thunderstorm said with a laugh.
Ji Pokong smiled wryly and clasped his fists towards Wei Chen. "Wei Chenyu, I cannot assist you with this matter. If I attend, your Peach Blossom Sect will be thrust into the spotlight. I am very sorry."
"Senior Ji, I was remiss in my considerations earlier; you need not blame yourself," Wei Chen quickly stood up and bowed respectfully to Ji Pokong.
Ji Pokong nodded and added, "However, if you need Eighth Rank or Ninth Rank Soul Jade, I can provide some for you. How about this: I will gift you fifty pieces of Eighth Rank Soul Jade and ten pieces of Ninth Rank Soul Jade as a congratulatory gift for the establishment of Peach Blossom Sect. What do you think?"
"Senior Ji is being too polite; I cannot accept something for nothing."
"You single-handedly destroyed a branch of Soul Palace when you were in the Eastern Region, causing them significant losses. Soul Palace is our enemy in the entire Soul World; how can that be considered nothing? You are not without merit; on the contrary, your contributions are substantial—many large Cloud Spirit Sects in Central Domain cannot compare." Ji Pokong gave Wei Chen a thumbs-up with a smile.
"Senior is too kind; it was just a small effort on my part," Wei Chen said with a smile. Receiving so much Soul Jade was naturally good news, but he did not know what calculations Ji Pokong had in mind and therefore did not dare to agree hastily. He was someone who believed that one should not take advantage without reason; however, this time he hesitated to seize such an opportunity without understanding what price he might have to pay later on.
"How effortless it is to wipe out a branch of the Soul Palace; it seems like just a simple task..." Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm laughed simultaneously, suddenly realizing that Wei Chen was quite adorable.
Wei Chen awkwardly smiled. What could he say? Upon reflection, destroying that branch of the Soul Palace really was an easy feat; it didn't seem difficult at all.
"Alright, let's get down to business. Wei Chenyu, I must give you the Soul Jade. I believe Thunder Sovereign won't be stingy either. The destruction of a Soul Palace branch has rarely occurred in the entire Soul World. Since you managed to accomplish it, we, as the leaders of the Sea Tribe, naturally owe you a reward. That's something we cannot overlook. We actually wanted to ask about your friend here—what kind of person is he?"
Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm's eyes gleamed with interest as they turned their attention to Gu Yuehong.
Seeing Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm looking at him, Gu Yuehong smirked and coldly replied, "Gentlemen, if you wish to probe into my background, I fear your strength may not be sufficient."
Gu Yuehong's bluntness made Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm feel a bit uncomfortable, but they exchanged glances and chose to endure it.
"Brother, we just want to know whether you are human or a transformed beast. In the Penglai Secret Realm, aside from the one-month opening period, during the rest of the time, even a Peak Soul Realm Expert cannot withstand the spatial fluctuations inside. Only beasts can live there without fear of those violent waves that can instantly shred a Human Race Expert's body," Ji Pokong said calmly.
The Penglai Secret Realm was indeed a mysterious place; its spatial fluctuations seemed specifically designed to target humans, while beasts could thrive within without being affected by those forces.
Thus, when Ji Mei and Gu Yuehong emerged from the Penglai Secret Realm, Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm concluded that he must be a transformed beast!
After witnessing Gu Yuehong consume so much food in one go, they no longer had any doubts. Their inquiry was merely to gauge Gu Yuehong's attitude and confidence.
However, they did not expect Gu Yuehong's demeanor to be so unfriendly yet brimming with assurance.
"Since you both already know, why bother asking?" Gu Yuehong coldly stared at Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm, his voice icy.
Having received the answer they sought, Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm felt slightly relieved. As long as he was a transformed beast, it was acceptable. If an inexplicably powerful Human Race Expert appeared who could withstand the spatial fluctuations of the Penglai Secret Realm, it would not just be shocking; it would be terrifying.
Both Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm had tested their limits when the Penglai Secret Realm was closed; they found that the spatial fluctuations were insurmountable for them—and naturally for others as well...
That mindset was quite subtle.
Without any further ado, Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm were not looking for Gu Yuehong; they had been searching for Wei Chen for a while. Wei Chen had agreed with Thunderstorm to return to the Central Domain the next day, freeing them from the torment of flying, and then he took his leave.
"Gu Yuehong, you really have some guts! If those two decide to go after you, do you think you can handle it?" Wei Chen asked helplessly as they returned to the courtyard.
"Heh, I never expected the mighty Demon Lotus Emperor to become so timid. Back in Huaxia, you were fearless, even daring to kill deities from other realms! Are you afraid of two weak human beings in this lowly Soul World?" Gu Yuehong mocked Wei Chen.
Wei Chen pouted, speechless. "Gu Yuehong, it's easy for you to talk tough. Are Ji Pokong and Thunderstorm weak? They are top-tier powerhouses in the Soul World. Your strength is not far off from theirs; by that logic, are you also a weakling?"
"I possess infinite potential for growth; it's just that in this inferior world, I'm constrained by the laws of space and cannot advance. Once I reach a higher-level plane, my strength will skyrocket much faster than yours. As for whether I can defeat them, I can only tell you that even if they teamed up, they couldn't kill me. This is the Sea Tribe's Base of Operations; do you think they would dare to attack me? If a fight breaks out here, everything will be destroyed. If it were you, would you choose to risk your subordinates' lives and engage in a battle on your own territory?"
Gu Yuehong sneered a few times and replied, "Let me tell you, when it's time to be tough, you must be tough; that's how you earn respect from others. I'm helping you now; my toughness can secure more resources for you. If I back down, how much respect do you think they'll have for you?"
Wei Chen was left speechless by Gu Yuehong's words; in reality, she was not wrong at all!
Recognizing the situation and understanding that the other party wouldn't dare offend her, shouldn't she be a bit tougher?
After pondering for a moment, Wei Chen said, "You're right. However, I still believe that sometimes being low-key isn't a bad thing."
"Poor Demon Lotus Emperor, you're really being silly. Low-key? What does that bring? Can it earn you resources? Being low-key without regard for the occasion or situation is just foolish behavior. I truly see that you're nothing like the previous Demon Lotus Emperor; that one was bold and daring while this current Demon Lotus Successor lacks that kind of spirit."
"To have spirit and dominance and to dare to fight and kill requires strong power first, right? I don't have that kind of strength yet. Acting recklessly would only lead to disaster for those who follow me."
Wei Chen argued his point while Gu Yuehong fell silent. He had already predicted that being around this powder keg would bring no good fortune; the Red Dragon had a volatile temper, and if he wasn't careful, this explosive personality could cause harm to both others and himself.
...
Meanwhile, after Wei Chen and Gu Yuehong left, Thunderstorm immediately asked Ji Pokong, "Brother Ji, did you figure out what kind of background that Gu Yuehong has? Ordinary beasts don't have the qualifications to show off in front of us. His strength is comparable to ours, but his bloodline pressure is far stronger!"
"Yes, that fellow has quite a temper; after all, he’s still young. In the future, let’s give him some leeway when we encounter him. Such proud individuals won’t listen to others' commands; we should maintain a degree of politeness towards him. As for why he listens to Wei Chenzi's words—it's truly hard to guess," Ji Pokong replied.
"That Wei Chen is quite strange; his aura is deeply concealed, and I can't see through his strength at all."
"Indeed, his aura isn't strong; it feels like he's only at the early stage of the Human Soul Realm. However, if we can't make any precise judgments with our strength, that's very odd. But then again, if he weren't strange, how could he possibly have a powerful beast like Gu Yuehong loyal to him?"
The two continued their conversation, feeling increasingly wary of Wei Chen.
"Brother Lei, when Wei Chen's Peach Blossom Sect is established, if you have the time, you should go and check them out personally to gauge their true capabilities."
"I must go. I promised Wei Chen that I would do it. His emergence has already forced us to change some plans, and now there's also the inexplicable Gu Yuehong. I really don't know how the situation will unfold."
"We can't worry about that too much; we should proceed according to our original plan. We will adapt as needed and take it step by step. As long as we can lure the Soul Palace out and surround and eliminate it, that will be a victory."
...
Ji Pokong found Ji Mei and directly asked, "Mei'er, you entered the Penglai Secret Realm with Wei Chen. What do you know about Gu Yuehong? You should have a clear understanding."
Ji Mei was taken aback and smiled bitterly. "Father, I really don't know much about that. I got separated from Wei Chen for a while, and by the time we regrouped, Gu Yuehong was already by his side. All I know is that Gu Yuehong is incredibly powerful; he can easily slay ordinary Tenth-Rank Monsters."
"Father, it's not that I want to deceive you; it's just that the matters surrounding Wei Chen are too shocking. I don't want to disturb your thoughts!" Ji Mei thought to herself.
In reality, she didn't want to betray Wei Chen or disrupt Ji Pokong's thoughts; only Ji Mei herself knew this.
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