"Sect Master Zhong!"
Faced with Zhong Yan's words, Long Zhenhai and Jiang Bei merely clasped their fists in courtesy before taking their seats together on the right.
"Come, please dig in, you two. Everything on this table is a delicacy from the mountains and seas that I specially had people hunt down, along with all manner of spiritual treasures and spirit beast meat. I guarantee you'll both be satisfied."
Zhong Yan laughed heartily, then strode over and sat down at the dining table opposite Jiang Bei and Long Zhenhai.
"Sect Master Zhong, there's no need for a meal. You know our situation is urgent. Song Ting and Li Xiaoli are watching us like tigers eyeing their prey. We should discuss the war as soon as possible."
Long Zhenhai spoke.
Hearing this, Zhong Yan glanced at Pan Haichuan beside him, then nodded. "Very well. Since that is the case, let's discuss serious matters. Haichuan already told you the general situation yesterday. Song Ting came to us seeking to borrow the World-Eating Worms of our Azure Demon Ancient Sect to help them break your Realm Dragon Barrier. Given the might of our Azure Demon Ancient Sect's World-Eating Worms, few barriers in this world can withstand them. Though I did not refuse him, neither did I agree. After all, they are from the Fengxian Sacred Dynasty. And besides..."
Zhong Yan looked toward Long Zhenhai and continued with a smile, "Brother Long is my senior, someone I have admired for a long time. How could I bear to do something that would harm you? Song Ting claimed that this cooperation with our Azure Demon Ancient Sect was merely court business and even offered generous compensation. Hmph. Do I, Zhong Yan, or the Azure Demon Ancient Sect look like that sort of people?"
Upon hearing