Visiting the Tang Sect

The three chatted for a while longer, and at the end, Xie An said to Wu Zhangkong and Long Bing, "It's getting late, you two can head back now."

"Go back and tell each other about what has happened over these past few years."

"I have other matters to attend to, so I won't keep you."

After speaking, Xie An vanished.

Left behind, Wu Zhangkong and Long Bing exchanged a glance, bowed toward the direction Xie An had left, and said, "Thank you, War God Temple Master."

The two held hands and returned to their dormitory, pouring their hearts out to each other about the events of the past few years.

Tang Sect headquarters.

"Zang Xin, come out and see me."

An invisible mental fluctuation enveloped the Tang Sect headquarters; this mental power was extremely targeted.

Soon, a middle-aged man who appeared to be in his forties walked out from inside the Tang Sect headquarters.

The middle-aged man was handsome and possessed a unique charm characteristic of a mature man.

Seeing Xie An, the middle-aged man performed a polite gesture and said.

"I wonder what brings the War God Temple Master to my doorstep."

Xie An returned the gesture and said, "I wouldn't visit the Three Treasures Hall without a reason."

"Since I have come here, it is naturally to discuss something of great importance."

The person who had arrived was none other than the Affectionate Douluo Zang Xin, the Deputy Hall Master of the Douluo Hall.

Because the Ruthless Douluo was currently guarding the Abyss Plane, he was also serving as the acting Tang Sect Master.

"In that case, War God Temple Master, please come inside."

Zang Xin gestured for Xie An to enter for a detailed discussion, and Xie An did not stand on ceremony, stepping inside.

A pot of tea was quickly brewed, and Zang Xin poured a cup for each of them.

Zang Xin smiled first and asked, "I wonder what this is about, Temple Master."

Xie An took a sip of tea and said, "I hope the Tang Sect will open up the Mysterious Heaven Skill."

The air seemed to freeze for a moment, but Zang Xin quickly adjusted his emotions and asked again.

"I don't quite understand what the Temple Master means."

Setting down his teacup, the smile on Xie An's face faded: "I mean exactly what I said. I hope the Tang Sect will lift the restrictions on the Mysterious Heaven Skill so that ordinary civilians can cultivate it."

Zang Xin's expression turned cold: "Temple Master, one must be responsible for their words. If you retract what you just said, we can still have a pleasant conversation."

Xie An's expression remained unchanged as he said, "This is the will of the Council Chairman and myself; I represent the Federation."

Upon hearing this, Zang Xin's aura leaked out, but he quickly let out a cold snort, and a powerful momentum erupted from his body, enveloping Xie An.

Xie An felt as if the Heavenly Phoenix had appeared before him, asking in a delicate, coquettish voice: "Temple Master, why must you be so overbearing?"

Immediately after, it felt as if the Dark Phoenix had appeared before him, weeping bitterly in his arms.

Zang Xin looked at the War God Temple Master, who appeared to be under his control, shook his head, and said, "The Mysterious Heaven Skill is the secret technique of the Tang Sect. My apologies."

Just as Zang Xin was about to leave his seat, a voice suddenly came through.

"I was just about to say, this tea is excellent. What kind of tea is it?"

Zang Xin's body stiffened. He looked back and saw Xie An sipping his tea, watching him with a smile.

"You?" Zang Xin's voice was filled with suspicion, but he quickly adjusted his emotions.

"This tea is produced at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and the annual yield is limited."

"Thirty percent is sent to the Federation every year, thirty percent to Shrek, twenty percent is distributed to various branch halls, and the headquarters keeps twenty percent."

Xie An nodded after hearing this.

"Speaking of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, I also want some Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew."

"A few tens of thousands of years in age will suffice; it doesn't need to be one hundred thousand years."

"What do you think, Tang Sect Master? How about it?"

"Rest assured, we will not treat you unfairly; we will provide you with some compensation."

"At the same time, if we announce it together with my War God Temple, the Tang Sect will also gain a great deal of prestige, won't it?"

By the end, Xie An's voice had turned somewhat cold: "I hope the Tang Sect Master considers this carefully. I am here representing the Federation."

"Today, I am determined to obtain the Tang Sect's Mysterious Heaven Skill."

"Cooperating sooner is better for both the Federation and the Tang Sect. If not..."

"The Tang Sect Master should know that on the black market, the Mysterious Heaven Skill is no longer a rare sight, right?"

Zang Xin's expression shifted constantly, and finally, he said, "Please wait here for a moment, War God Temple Master. I need to discuss this with others."

Xie An regained his smile and nodded: "Go ahead, I have plenty of time."

Zang Xin walked out with his head down and immediately dialed the soul guidance communication device of the Ruthless Douluo Cao Dezhi.

(He) kept telling Cao Dezhi about the War God Temple Master's arrival at the Tang Sect and his unreasonable demands.

Finally, Cao Dezhi asked, "Judging by the War God Temple Master's demeanor, is he determined to get his way today?"

"Yes. Based on what he said, he is going to release the Mysterious Heaven Skill today regardless of whether we agree or not."

"He seems more like he came to inform me rather than to negotiate."

A long silence followed.

"Forget it, Affectionate Douluo, agree to the War God Temple Master's request."

"In addition, give him the 50,000-year-old Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew from the Tang Sect's inventory."

"But..." Affectionate Douluo wanted to say something more, but he heard the person on the other end continue.

"After all, our Tang Sect belongs to the Federation, and the Federation is already very displeased with Shrek Academy."

"Furthermore, judging by what you said, he will distribute the Mysterious Heaven Skill whether we agree or not."

"I just asked the Federation Council Chairman, and he replied that he fully supports the actions of the War God Temple Master."

"If we cooperate with the Federation government now, we can still gain a good reputation; after all, this can be considered a major event that benefits everyone."

"If we are too late, I fear we will only be doing the work for someone else's benefit and end up antagonizing the Federation."

Affectionate Douluo fell silent, and finally, he said, "I understand."

"..."

Xie An was sipping a pot of tea in the Tang Sect's reception room when, soon after, he saw Tang Sect Master Zang Xin walking over with a beaming smile.

"How is it? Have you considered it, Tang Sect Master?"

The Tang Sect Master's smile remained unchanged as he said, "I have just considered it. This is a matter that benefits all soul masters on the continent; even if the Federation had no such intention, my Tang Sect would have released it eventually."

"So, does that mean the Tang Sect Master agrees?"

"Naturally, I agree. I would certainly not refuse such a meritorious deed."

"Good, happy to cooperate."

Two hands gripped each other firmly.

Several days later, the Federation War God Temple and the Tang Sect jointly announced the release of the Mysterious Heaven Skill to promote better cultivation in the soul master world.

"Would the Tang Sect really be that kind? Publishing their own sect's cultivation method?"

"Hey, brother, you don't understand. If this initiative could be implemented, it must be the credit of the War God Temple Master."

"How so?"

"Don't you know how many things the War God Temple Master has done since taking office?"

"That can't be right. The Tang Sect has always developed Soul Tools that benefit the public. This time, it feels like the Tang Sect took the initiative, doesn't it?"

"Then why didn't the Tang Sect release it on their own? Why did they have to release it with the War God Temple?"

"..."

For a time, the civilian soul master world was buzzing with discussion.

"Reporting to the Temple Master, through this release of the cultivation method, our War God Temple, and even the Federation, have seen a significant increase in approval and support from the common people."

"The people are all singing praises of your wisdom and martial prowess."

"In addition, the Tang Sect Master sent over a 50,000-year-old Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew and five jin of high-quality tea leaves."

Xie An nodded, but he noticed that the person reporting to him seemed to have more to say.

"If you have something to say, just say it directly."

The person reporting was startled, then replied, "The visiting delegation from the Star Luo Empire arrived in the Federation a few days ago. The leader is a Limit Douluo, and the Council Chairman asks you to pay close attention."