Azure Firmament Cave.
After hearing the black bear's words, the young man's expression turned completely icy.
He swept his gaze coldly over those below, his lips barely moving. "Discuss?"
"We descended to the lower realm under the Heavenly Court's orders. Giving you wild cultivators from the Outer Lands a chance to be entered into the immortal registry is already an immense blessing!"
"Faced with such a heaven-shaking bestowal, not only do you fail to bow in gratitude and accept it at once, you still want to discuss it?"
Under such a rebuke, cold sweat streamed down Black Mountain Bear Lord's forehead. It could only bend its waist even lower, waving its hands repeatedly and putting on an utterly terrified appearance.
Behind it, Bai Yulou and the others silently clenched their fists, yet could only force themselves not to erupt.
Just as the situation fell into a stalemate.
"Ah..."
A soft sigh came from above.
The elder at the young man's side raised a hand and gently stopped him.
Then.
With a smile on his face, he looked warmly at Black Mountain Bear Lord. "Qiuren is young and hot-tempered. Cave Master, please do not take offense."
"This matter is of great importance and involves the annual tribute of many years. You have only recently taken control of this place, and your foundation is insufficient. It is only natural that you would wish to discuss it..."
At these words, the young man's brows furrowed slightly, but he said nothing further.
"However, we bear the Heavenly Court's important mission and must return early to report. We cannot wait in this Azure Firmament Cave for too many days..."
"How about this?"
The elder held out three fingers and said calmly, "We will not make things difficult for you. Three days."
"Three days from now,