Asking for Money

As the founder of the Heavenly Profound Sect and a cultivator at the Dao Integration Realm, Heavenly Profound Daoist's actions were far from simple.

He sent lavish gifts, even offering the sect's most talented female disciple for marriage; of course, he wasn't actually offering any benefits.

Based on the recent series of changes within the Azure Cloud Sect, he deduced that the Azure Cloud Sect might be on the rise, especially with Azure Cloud Master still around. Therefore, he came to join the Azure Cloud Sect ahead of schedule.

However, he never expected that another major change would occur within the Azure Cloud Sect.

"Senior, what happened?" Heavenly Profound Daoist asked Azure Cloud Master with a solemn expression.

Azure Cloud Master frowned, somewhat hesitant.

"Master, things have come to this point, there's nothing we can't say." Zhang Yang was even more resolute. "Our Azure Cloud Sect has shielded everyone from disasters for a thousand years. Instead of appreciating our kindness, people are plotting against our sect. This matter should have been known long ago."

Furthermore, even if we don't say anything, the matter will probably be exposed soon after the arrival of several major sects.

Therefore, informing Senior Tian Xuan in advance is not a problem.

In Zhang Yang's view, wasn't the Heavenly Profound Sect trying to win over the Azure Cloud Sect?

Then they'll expose the crisis facing the Azure Cloud Sect and see if the Heavenly Profound Sect is truly trustworthy.

Besides, the Azure Cloud Sect has silently shouldered its heavy responsibilities for a thousand years; it's time for the world to know about it long ago.

Azure Cloud Master, realizing that the Langya Sacred Land already knew about the Demon Fetus, sighed and looked at Tian Xuan, saying, "This all started a thousand years ago..."

He recounted the whole incident in general terms.

Of course, he only mentioned that the Azure Cloud Sect suppressed the powerful Devil Race, without mentioning anything else.

"So that's how it is!" Heavenly Profound Daoist finally understood.

His heart was heavy. He hadn't realized there was such a tremendous threat on this continent.

All the Demon Lord were actually suppressed by the Azure Cloud Sect.

Zi Yan, standing beside her, turned pale with fright.

She never expected that her visit to the Azure Cloud Sect would lead her to overhear such a secret.

"Senior, is there anything we can do to help?" Heavenly Profound Daoist asked Azure Cloud Master.

Just as Azure Cloud Master was about to shake his head, Zhang Yang hurriedly said from the side, "What we lack most right now is various Cultivation Resources. First, the Azure Sky Ultimate Cloud Formation requires a huge amount of resources to truly function; second, our sect's disciples also need resources to improve their cultivation. Only when the cultivation of my several senior uncles improves, as well as the cultivation of our younger generation of disciples, can we completely suppress those Devil Race powerhouses."

Over the years, our Azure Cloud Sect has spent all its resources on suppressing powerful Devil Race, which is why our Azure Cloud Sect is so poor.

I'm not afraid to tell you, seniors, but not long ago, our Azure Cloud Sect was so poor that we only had a little over a hundred Spirit Stone left.

I told my master long ago that this matter is not just a matter for our sect, but for the entire Azure Cloud Continent, and everyone should have been informed long ago.

My master is very proud and couldn't bring himself to say it, so I had no choice but to find a way to make money.

It was only when we were making money that the conflict with you occurred.

His words left everyone embarrassed.

Azure Cloud Master cursed Zhang Yang inwardly; wasn't this just letting the Azure Cloud Sect openly demand money?

Don't you have any shame?

However, since Zhang Yang had already spoken, Azure Cloud Master could only force himself to remain calm.

Heavenly Profound Daoist was also embarrassed. They had enjoyed peace and stability on the Azure Cloud Continent for so many years and owed the Azure Cloud Sect a great debt of gratitude. Not only did the sect fail to help them at a crucial moment, but they also went so far as to bully the Azure Cloud Sect. This was simply too much.

It's just a grand sect with a history of five thousand years, yet it's so poor that it only has one hundred Spirit Stone left!

Unbelievable!

He didn't doubt Zhang Yang's words, because for Zhang Yang to say such things, it was clearly an admission of his own shortcomings.

Who would do this if they weren't desperate?

Heavenly Profound Daoist hurriedly said, "Senior, although our Heavenly Profound Sect is not wealthy, we still have some savings. After returning, I will immediately have Zi Yan send them to you. Indeed, such a major matter should not be borne by the Azure Cloud Sect alone. We should call on everyone to contribute and solve it together. What do you think, Senior?"

Azure Cloud Master remained silent for a moment before saying calmly, "Our entire focus is on suppressing those Devil Race. I already entrusted the affairs of the Azure Cloud Sect to Zhang Yang, letting him handle all matters. Zhang Yang, you make the decision on this matter."

"Yes, Master!" Zhang Yang nodded, then looked at Heavenly Profound Daoist and said seriously, "The Azure Sky Ultimate Cloud Formation is an absolute secret of our Azure Cloud Sect. Therefore, we will not allow anyone to get involved in the Azure Sky Ultimate Cloud Formation. This is our bottom line. We will not consult with any other sect. If anyone dares to interfere in our sect's internal affairs, then don't blame us for turning against them."

To be honest, we've suppressed the Devil Race for so many years, and everyone has enjoyed so many years of peace and tranquility. We've done right by everyone.

Therefore, if pushed too far, we can take the Azure Sky Ultimate Cloud Formation and leave the Azure Cloud Continent."

Heavenly Profound Daoist's expression changed drastically; he hadn't expected Zhang Yang to have such an idea.

Zhang Yang, his face cold and stern, continued, "Our sect has a history of five thousand years, leaving behind many Spirit Artifacts! These Spirit Artifact are the foundation of our existence. Although we are responsible for suppressing the powerful Devil Race, we dare not squander our ancestors' legacy. In the past thousand years, even when our Azure Cloud Sect was poor, we have never sold any Spirit Artifacts, let alone given them away."

You can come and help, but if you're after our Spirit Artifact, don't blame us for turning on you.

To be honest, even without your help, we've managed to protect it for a thousand years, haven't we?

So, you're welcome to come and help, but only if you adhere to two bottom lines. Otherwise, don't come looking for trouble."

After a pause, Zhang Yang said apologetically to Heavenly Profound Daoist, "My words are not directed at you, senior, but rather I'm just stating the obvious beforehand, so please forgive me."

"Of course, of course!" Heavenly Profound Daoist replied.

Let alone others, even he himself had his own plans.

Since the Azure Cloud Sect can't defend it, why don't they just move in and help defend it? The Azure Cloud Sect so many Spirit Artifact they can't use; wouldn't they be more effective in their hands?

He hadn't expected Zhang Yang to lay out two bottom lines right from the start...

"Senior, I'll go back and bring the resources over first!" Heavenly Profound Daoist stood up. "After the resources arrive, we can discuss the follow-up matters. What do you think, Senior?"

Azure Cloud Master was so embarrassed that he didn't know how to answer.

Zhang Yang calmly replied, "Thank you, senior!"

"Then we'll take our leave!" Heavenly Profound Daoist and Zi Yan bid farewell and departed.

After the two left, Azure Cloud Master looked at Zhang Yang and said irritably, "We've earned so many Spirit Stones, we're definitely not short of them for the time being. Asking for money to our faces like that is so shameful!"

Zhang Yang asked earnestly, "Master, if we had more Spirit Stone, would the power of the Azure Sky Ultimate Cloud Formation be even greater?"

"Definitely!"

"Since that's the case, what's a little face-saving?" Zhang Yang said with a smile. "Don't worry, none of you need to show your faces from now on. I'll handle it. Even if I have to be shameless, I'll get back hundreds of millions of Spirit Stone for the Azure Cloud Sect and completely solve their problems!"