After Shangqing Zhenren left, only Zuo Peixian and Pu Hongying remained on the Back Mountain Cliff.
Their eyes met. Zuo Peixian, having steadied the injury in his shoulder, spoke first. "Stronghold Master Pu, do we advance or retreat?"
Pu Hongying's expression hardened as he said unwillingly, "We've come this far. If we shrink back now, wouldn't we become a laughingstock?"
Zuo Peixian gave a cold laugh and said bluntly, "Then how about the two of us work together?"
Pu Hongying pondered for a moment. He knew that, given the current situation, he could never climb alone, so he replied, "How do we cooperate?"
Zuo Peixian said, "Your Azure Hawk Stronghold's Rock Hawk Three Styles possess extraordinary might. I ask only that you hold back the obstacles. Give me three breaths, and I'll be able to reach the summit!"
Pu Hongying's face darkened. "What benefit do I get from that?"
Zuo Peixian said, "If we successfully seize the Sect Token, I will reward you with fifty High-Grade Source Stones!"
Pu Hongying shouted in displeasure, "You've got quite the scheme! How can the value of a Sect Token be measured by a mere few dozen Source Stones?!"
Seeing Zuo Peixian's face sink, Pu Hongying considered it before adding, "How about we cooperate another way?"
Zuo Peixian looked at him questioningly.
Pu Hongying said, "We've been fighting for most of our lives. It's about time we stepped down and enjoyed some peace. If we obtain this Sect Token, how about our two sects join forces? Let the most outstanding disciples of our sects become joined by marriage, and appoint the child they bear as the next ruler of both sects."
Zuo Peixian froze and hesitated for a while. He knew that this was likely the only way to secure Pu Hongying's help, so