Back when the seats were being assigned,
Hong Yun had voluntarily given up his seat to the two from the West, indirectly causing Kunpeng to lose the seat beside him as well.
Kunpeng was cold and vindictive. Having lost his chance to become a Sage, he naturally laid all the blame for this blood feud at Hong Yun's feet.
Zhen Yuanzi understood everything and couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat.
Hong Yun possessed a rare treasure and was being watched by a powerful enemy in secret. His current situation was indeed perilous.
Zhen Yuanzi set down his teacup and stood. With a solemn expression, he walked over to Ye Xuan, clasped his hands, and bowed deeply.
"Thank you, fellow Human Emperor, for opening my eyes." Zhen Yuanzi's voice was filled with deep gratitude. "Hong Yun and I have been friends for many years, yet I overlooked this most fatal danger. If you hadn't spoken up today, my old friend might have faced disaster without even realizing it. I will always remember this kindness."
Ancestor Hong Yun had also come to his senses. Seeing Zhen Yuanzi's change in attitude, he finally understood how serious the matter was. He clasped his hands toward Ye Xuan in gratitude.
Ye Xuan sat calmly in the guest seat and accepted Zhen Yuanzi's bow. "You're too kind, Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi. Fellow Daoist Hong Yun is carefree and unconcerned with trivial matters, but that also makes it easy for others to catch him off guard. As long as he stays at Wuzhuang Temple, protected by your Earth Book formation, ordinary troublemakers wouldn't dare cause trouble."
Ye Xuan had offered a straightforward solution.
The Earth Book's defensive power was renowned throughout the Primordial Wilderness. As long as Hong Yun stayed inside, he would be completely