Ice Osmanthus Hall

"To be frank, Fellow Daoist Long."

He Ping said in a clear voice, "I am indeed a disciple of the Three Origins Sacred Palace. As for my identity and origins, there is no need for me to deceive you on that point... Over the years, in order to cultivate the Dao, I made a special trip to the Abyssal Realm. It was there that I encountered cultivators of the Achali Sect and formed a grudge against them."

"For many years, I have kept a close eye on the Achali Sect, constantly gathering information on the movements of this evil cult. After learning that Akanishta Buddha might emerge into the world, I became even more concerned that I might suffer retaliation from the Achali Sect's experts in the future."

"I came overseas partly to investigate the whereabouts of the Achali Sect, and partly to find people who could work with me. After Jin Chanfei joined the Achali Sect, he became the leader of a sect. He will surely come calling on the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce and the Long Clan in the future. Therefore, in my view, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce and the Long Clan are the most suitable partners."

"I understand your intentions."

Long Tianyin nodded.

"One must know that Jin Chanfei has already grown into a force to be reckoned with. If he comes this time bearing the immense momentum of the Achali Sect, along with the lingering might of a Manifest Divinity expert, then our Long Clan and the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce will likely find it hard to withstand him."

He let out a deep sigh. "As for the might of Manifest Divinity, it is as unfathomable as an abyss and as terrifying as hell. Of the three great Manifest Divinities overseas, which