If he lost the match, Wang Qingshan could simply return to Azure Lotus Island without suffering any losses. If he won, Golden Mirror Hermit would withdraw his forces, and Liu Xinchao's group of three would have no grounds to continue attacking the Golden Saber Sect's headquarters.
He was not afraid that Golden Mirror Hermit would ruthlessly try to kill him. First, he had confidence in himself. Second, Golden Mirror Hermit was now the leader of a sect, no longer a Rogue Cultivator; killing Wang Qingshan would bring him little benefit. Third, Golden Saber Lord and Liu Xinchao would likely not stand idly by.
Of course, his greatest reliance was still himself: the Spirit Treasure Azure Lotus Sword and Azure Lotus Lamp, as well as Yellow Dragon True Person's Lifebound Treasure, the Mystic Yellow Mirror. In addition, he had brought a Rank 4 Puppet Beast. Though it had not been repaired, it still possessed the combat strength of the Nascent Soul Realm.
Since Wang Qingshan dared to come mediate, he had naturally made ample preparations. He was not acting on a momentary hotheaded impulse, throwing himself head-on against other forces for the sake of profit.
"Good. This old man also wishes to experience Fellow Daoist Wang's brilliant techniques."
Golden Mirror Hermit agreed readily. Wang Qingshan's presence here would only get in the way.
Defeating Wang Qingshan would be greatly beneficial to Golden Mirror Island's development. Wang Qingshan had formed his Nascent Soul less than a century ago, whereas Golden Mirror Hermit had entered the Nascent Soul Realm more than two centuries ago. His ability to establish a foothold in the Fire-Pig Sea Region naturally rested on his strength. He had once slain two Nascent Soul Realm demons before obtaining a territory to develop. Golden Mirror Hermit remained full of confidence in