What Is He Doing, Smacking That Thing?

Since this was a major matter involving the two sects, Chunxiao naturally reported the news back to her sect immediately.

That noon, Kong Xiuping led a large group of people up the mountain.

Zhang Yang personally greeted them at the entrance of the Azure Cloud Sect.

Upon seeing Kong Xiuping, Zhang Yang hurried forward, grabbed Kong Xiuping's hand, and laughed heartily, "Brother Kong, it's been so long! I've missed you so much!"

Kong Xiuping chuckled twice. Although he was very displeased, he still forced a smile and said lightly, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, you're too kind."

"Oh my, you are the son of the Sage Master, representing the Langya Sacred Land to grace the Azure Cloud Sect with your presence. This is an honor for our Azure Cloud Sect. Come, Brother Kong, look here!" Zhang Yang gripped Kong Xiuping's hand tightly and turned to look at an Azure Cloud Sect disciple beside him.

Kong Xiuping subconsciously followed Zhang Yang's gaze and saw the Azure Cloud Sect disciples waiting nearby. He hurriedly stepped forward, raised something in his hand, and slapped it a few times.

Kong Xiuping was stunned for a moment, not understanding what it was. He thought it was a welcoming ceremony from the Azure Cloud Sect, so he followed Zhang Yang up the mountain.

The women in the group all stared at Zhang Yang with eyes filled with curiosity, admiration, and even reverence.

Although Zhang Yang noticed it, he pretended not to see it.

His attention was entirely focused on Kong Xiuping.

Whether the Azure Cloud Sect can open up diplomatic opportunities this time depends on Kong Xiuping.

Along the way, Zhang Yang casually chatted about various topics, his face beaming with smiles.

Although Kong Xiuping was furious with Zhang Yang, he had to force a smile because he knew he would need the help of the Azure Cloud Sect later.

From the outside, the two sides appeared to be having a very pleasant conversation.

No one noticed anything unusual about the scene, except for the Azure Cloud Sect disciple standing nearby who occasionally pressed a few buttons.

Upon arriving at the Azure Cloud Great Hall, the guests and hosts took their seats, and were then patted down twice by the Azure Cloud Sect disciples who had accompanied them.

After chatting for a while, Kong Xiuping brought up the topic of the competition.

He gazed at Zhang Yang and said earnestly, "In the Prodigy Battlefield, I received guidance from Fellow Daoist Zhang and gained much during this time. I have come to the Azure Cloud Sect this time also to have another match with Fellow Daoist Zhang."

"No need to compete!" Zhang Yang waved his hand. "There's no need."

Kong Xiuping said calmly, "I have come here specifically for this purpose, and I humbly request Fellow Daoist Zhang to offer his guidance!"

He wants revenge!

He wants to avenge himself!

Zhang Yang glanced sideways at Kong Xiuping and asked, "Are you sure?"

"I'm sure!" Kong Xiuping nodded emphatically.

"Alright!" Zhang Yang shook his head. "If it were against other people, I really don't think there's any need to compete. But Brother Kong is the son of Sage Master, from a wealthy family, so it's still possible to have a little contest."

As he spoke, he took out the Soul-Suppressing Banner with his left hand and the Immortal-Refining Cauldron with his right, and put on the Radiant Armor.

He then took out three more Spirit Artifact and placed them beside him.

Then, he looked at Kong Xiuping, pointed to the Martial Practice Arena, and said, "Brother Kong, how about we go to the Martial Practice Arena and have a match now?"

Kong Xiuping's face turned green!

There are two Supreme-Grade Spirit Artifact whose names I can recognize, and four or five other Spirit Artifact whose names I don't know. How am I supposed to fight like this?

Even though he is the son of Sage Master and does have Spirit Artifact protecting him, he doesn't have Supreme-Grade Spirit Artifact!

Moreover, that's Soul-Suppressing Banner!

Even though he had reached the Primordial Spirit Realm and cultivated Mind Power, all of these powers were suppressed by the Soul-Suppressing Banner.

How can we even compare?

The group from Langya Sacred Land were all dumbfounded.

So many Spirit Artifacts?

Do you have two Supreme-Grade Spirit Artifacts?

Did you get all of the Azure Cloud Sect's assets?

Soon, the female disciples' eyes lit up.

Young, exceptionally talented, skilled, possessing strength that surpasses an entire generation, and wealthy... what an enviable dao companion!

They practically wanted to jump into Zhang Yang's arms right away, and then...

Kong Xiuping's hands trembled uncontrollably. He took a deep breath and pointed at the Soul-Suppressing Banner, asking, "Isn't this Nangong Qiyu's Soul-Suppressing Banner?"

Zhang Yang said with a smile, "Yes!"

After that traitor met me, I reprimanded him, and he repented and returned the Soul-Suppressing Banner.

This originally belonged to my Azure Cloud Sect, so it is only right that we take it back.

Of course, we don't want those traitors; let them go wherever they want!

In fact, not only did Soul-Suppressing Banner, but we also retrieved the Thousand-Mountain Seal."

As he spoke, he took out the Thousand-Mountain Seal.

"However, the Thousand-Mountain Seal has not yet recognized a master; I am merely keeping it for now." Zhang Yang showed the Thousand-Mountain Seal briefly before putting it away again.

Kong Xiuping was completely dumbfounded.

What's the point of even comparing?!

The female disciples of Langya Sacred Land were almost unable to control themselves.

Kong Xiuping, his face expressionless, said, "If we're talking about treasures, I'm truly no match for Fellow Daoist Zhang."

Zhang Yang chuckled, "So, Brother Kong wants to use your Primordial Spirit Realm cultivation to compete with my Nascent Soul Realm cultivation? If I had known Brother Kong meant this, I wouldn't have revealed my treasure. But, this is too unfair to me, Nascent Soul Realm cultivator."

"How about we forgo using our spiritual power and just have a fight with our fists?"

"There's no need for a competition!" Kong Xiuping said decisively.

He was a little worried about getting beaten to death in a fistfight!

He simply wasn't that thick-skinned; otherwise, he wouldn't have lost his mind after being so angered by Zhang Yang's words.

"Alright, let's do as Brother Kong says, no more fighting!" Zhang Yang put away his many Law Treasure, then said to Kong Xiuping, "Brother Kong has come from afar, how about I show you around the Azure Cloud Sect?"

Kong Xiuping's heart skipped a beat. Wasn't this a chance to meet Situ Mingyue?

Then, wouldn't that give us something to talk about?

He nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, Zhang Yang led Kong Xiuping and the others to first stroll around Azure Cloud Peak, and then to visit other peaks.

Everywhere Zhang Yang went, he insisted on visiting iconic locations, pointing out the sights and sounds to Kong Xiuping, as if he were introducing something to Kong Xiuping.

All of this was recorded by the accompanying disciple using a Law Treasure.

Kong Xiuping searched the Azure Cloud Sect but couldn't find Situ Mingyue, so he asked, "Why haven't I seen Fellow Daoist Situ?"

"Oh, my junior sister has something very important to do and is away on a business trip!" Zhang Yang replied casually.

He has essentially achieved his goal.

His use of Kong Xiuping as a tool was almost complete, and his enthusiasm had faded, so he no longer valued Kong Xiuping as much.

Kong Xiuping noticed that Zhang Yang wasn't responding, so he said, "I would also like to pay my respects to Senior Azure Cloud Sect. There is something very important I would like to discuss with you. I wonder if you have the time?"

"No time!" Zhang Yang refused directly. "Master is busy suppressing Demon Suppression and has no time to receive guests. I'm handling all the affairs of the Azure Cloud Sect now. Just tell me if you need anything."

Kong Xiuping wanted to curse. "Even Demon Lord have appeared, and your Azure Cloud Sect still Demon Suppression?"

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "I met Fellow Daoist Situ Mingyue on the Prodigy Battlefield Situ Mingyue and fell in love at first sight. Therefore, I have come to the Azure Cloud Sect to propose marriage. Fellow Daoist Zhang, you cannot make that decision, can you?"

Zhang Yang turned to look at Kong Xiuping and smiled slightly, "I thought it was something serious... Of course, I can make the decision on this!"

"Then what do you think...?"

Zhang Yang said solemnly, "Our Azure Cloud Sect is determined to break with tradition, advocate free love, and reject the outdated custom of arranged marriages. Therefore, in principle, we never interfere with the marriages of our sect's disciples."

"As long as my junior sister agrees, the rest of us have no objections to this."

"I want to go find Fellow Daoist Situ now and ask her opinion!" Kong Xiuping asked hurriedly, "May I ask, where has Fellow Daoist Situ gone?"

Zhang Yang smiled slightly, "Sect secrets, I won't tell you!"