Sect Leader Zhou looked troubled at this and said awkwardly, "The Fist and Foot Sect has long since fallen apart and split into separate branches. The Fist Faction, Foot Faction, and Palm Faction have never gotten along. My invitation may not carry much weight."
"No matter. Invite whoever you can. If they refuse, then I'll have no choice but to pay them a visit myself," Fan Lang said calmly.
"All right. I'll give it a try. Whether they come or not will be up to them."
Sect Leader Zhou looked utterly helpless as he temporarily took his leave.
After a short while, Sect Leader Zhou returned and reported the situation to Fan Lang.
"I've notified the other two factions. The Foot Faction's leader is willing to come over, but the Palm Faction's leader refuses to come," Sect Leader Zhou said.
"Good. Have the Foot Faction's leader come over. As for the Palm Faction, I'll make a trip there myself. I'd like to see just how good their palm techniques are." Fan Lang rose to his feet.
"The Palm Faction was established separately in recent centuries. It originated from the Fist and Foot Sect's original martial arts, then underwent certain modifications to become palm techniques. It truly has its own unique strengths. No matter what, we are all members of the Fist and Foot Sect. Please show mercy and leave some room for compromise."
"I know what I'm doing. Just tell me where the Palm Faction is."
Fan Lang obtained a map from Sect Leader Zhou, which recorded part of the Qi Ming's interior.
After so many years, the Fist and Foot Sect's people had still failed to open every door and could only move about within part of the ship. Naturally, the map they had drawn was incomplete.
Fan Lang