Public Confrontation

The many guests wore different expressions, and their thoughts abruptly grew complicated.

What was the Heavenly Underworld Sect trying to do? The hatred between Langya Pavilion and the Heavenly Underworld Sect was known to everyone, and it definitely was not something that could be explained clearly in a short while.

For a time, everyone present began discussing it.

"Don't tell me the Heavenly Underworld Sect is here to ruin the event? The Sect Master and their old ancestor both came."

"Exactly. Who knows whether Langya Pavilion can get through this Jie today." Another faction representative spoke. In his impression, Ice Saint seemed still to be no match for the Heavenly Underworld Sect's old ancestor.

"Am I really the only one who only just found out the Heavenly Underworld Sect had an old ancestor?" someone said faintly from the side.

"Friend, I didn't know either. We're kindred spirits!" At this moment, another person chimed in.

"Right, exactly, kindred spirits..."

"..."

The others were in no mood to fool around right now. The existence of Heavenly Underworld Old Demon was something only the major factions of the Central Plains and some sects with relatively long inheritances could know.

If Langya Pavilion had not had Ice Saint overseeing it, it likewise would not have been qualified to know such secrets of the Central Plains.

In other words, anyone who did not know Heavenly Underworld Old Demon definitely was not strong enough and did not need to be paid any attention.

When many people saw today's situation, they had already begun thinking of retreat, calculating how they would grease their soles and slip away from the battlefield if the two sides directly went to war.

However, there was another group wearing expressions as if they were waiting for a good show, their faces relaxed, arms folded across their chests. These were all representatives of major factions, and they had absolutely no need to worry about being accidentally injured.

"If Heavenly Underworld Old Demon and Heavenly Underworld Son were directly killed, wouldn't the Heavenly Underworld Sect be finished?" one faction representative who held a grudge against the Heavenly Underworld Sect said playfully.

"Of course. It's not as if you don't know how hated the Heavenly Underworld Sect is." Clearly, the Heavenly Underworld Sect was absolutely one of the least welcome sects in the Central Plains.

If not for Heavenly Underworld Old Demon, this Half-Saint, hehe, the fate of that so-called Cloud Rain Sect from back then would have been a lesson right in front of them.

"But it probably isn't realistic for Langya Pavilion to keep them here, right?" At this moment, another expert raised a question.

"If it were only Langya Pavilion, of course it wouldn't be. But have you forgotten who's present today?" After that person finished speaking, he used his eyes to subtly indicate Heavenly Sound Old Man, whose expression had remained calm from beginning to end.

As a fellow Half-Saint, Heavenly Sound Old Man naturally was not afraid of Heavenly Underworld Old Demon. If the two fought a battle to the death, who would win and who would lose was still uncertain.

Moreover, this was Langya Pavilion. With his relationship with Langya Pavilion, it could even count as half a home field. He was already in an invincible position.

However, Heavenly Sound Old Man had no intention of acting immediately. On one hand, the Heavenly Underworld Sect had not made a move yet. On the other hand, he wanted to see exactly how far that miraculous young man from back then had come now.

Time moved back just a tiny bit.

Langya Pavilion disciples were diligently receiving the guests who had come to offer congratulations. After all, these were all money!

"Gate Master of Kongyuan Gate, please enter." After the Langya Pavilion disciple finished checking the invitation, he smiled at the expert before him and spoke.

Suddenly, his sleeve was tugged by the junior disciple at the side. His brows furrowed, and he turned to look. "What is it?"

The junior disciple did not speak, or perhaps he was already too excited to speak. He could only point in one direction. Following the direction of his finger, he looked over.

"The Heavenly Underworld Sect!?" Enough said. He directly sent the news to the elders.

Then he tidied his appearance and put on a smile that made people feel as if bathed in a spring breeze.

"May I ask if the seniors of the Heavenly Underworld Sect have come to our Langya Pavilion to offer congratulations?" the disciple asked respectfully.

"That's right. Our Heavenly Underworld Sect's old ancestor and Sect Master have come to congratulate Ice Saint on his Grand Wedding." An elder of the Heavenly Underworld Sect behind the two stepped forward and spoke. He even used Dou Qi, his resonant voice carrying straight into the venue.

The Langya Pavilion disciple had seen this person before as well. It was none other than Netherworld Ghost Revered.

When Langya Pavilion and the Heavenly Underworld Sect had been locked in opposition, this man had killed quite a few Langya Pavilion elders and disciples.

A trace of hatred flashed through the Langya Pavilion disciple's eyes, but it quickly vanished.

He only smiled and said, "Then please show your invitations."

"Invitations?" Heavenly Underworld Old Demon and the other had yet to say anything when Netherworld Ghost Revered jumped out first.

"The two most honored people of our Heavenly Underworld Sect have come in person. This is an honor for your Langya Pavilion, yet an ignorant disciple like you actually dares ask us for invitations?"

"Showing invitations is the rule." At this moment, this disciple's face also turned cold. From top to bottom, the people of Langya Pavilion were deeply influenced by Xiao Han. Even if they did not like stirring up trouble, they would not casually bow their heads to others and swallow their anger either. Not even before the Heavenly Underworld Sect, whose strength on paper was greater.

Back when Langya Pavilion had just been established, the disciples and ordinary elders were not yet strong. On top of that, Xiao Han had offended quite a few people, so when they went out, many factions would make things difficult for them.

At first, everyone endured in silence for the sake of the bigger picture. After Xiao Han learned of it...

"There's no need to endure. If you cause trouble, Langya Pavilion will help you block it. The people of my Langya Pavilion can only be dealt with by Langya Pavilion."

It moved the disciples beyond words. Then, after several comparatively large sect brawls, there were no longer many people who dared provoke Langya Pavilion disciples.

This was also the confidence Xiao Han had given them back then.

"Please, everyone, do not make things difficult for me." Before his words had even fallen, the disciple's Dou Qi had already begun circulating. At this moment, the other disciples also gradually surrounded them.

It drew the surrounding guests to look over one after another, while a trace of respect rose in them toward the Langya Pavilion disciples.

A group of disciples whose highest level was no more than Dou Zong, with a small portion Dou Emperors and the vast majority Dou Wangs, were actually this brave.

Netherworld Ghost Revered's expression instantly turned ugly. Just as he was about to make a move and teach this ignorant Langya Pavilion disciple before him a lesson, Heavenly Underworld Old Demon spoke.

"Who said we don't have invitations? Give him the invitations." After speaking, he signaled to Heavenly Underworld Son.

Heavenly Underworld Son, who lagged one step behind, took out the invitations and handed them over.

This time, it was the Langya Pavilion disciples' turn to be surprised. How could the Heavenly Underworld Sect possibly have an invitation from Langya Pavilion? They carefully checked it over and over, and it really was genuine.

Now they had lost face a little, and the situation was somewhat awkward...

Still, what followed was also relief. After all, if a fight broke out, their side would definitely be crushed one-sidedly.

"Sorry. This junior was too anxious just now and caused offense. Honored guests, please enter."

At the same time, in his heart, he cursed every elder and disciple responsible for this matter. What were they doing? How could they actually deliver an invitation to the Heavenly Underworld Sect?

Mm. Once this was over, he would go report them. That was what the disciple thought to himself.

Finally, an elder came over at this moment. It was precisely Elder Wang, the one who had been handed this duty. The disciple received an approving look from him.

You brat actually dared to stop the people of the Heavenly Underworld Sect. I, Old Wang, respect you as a real man.

The disciple felt as if he had been granted amnesty. Who knew where a "ordinary" disciple in the Dou Zong Realm like him had gotten the courage to challenge a group of Dou Zuns and Half-Saints?

Before Heavenly Underworld Old Demon went inside, he looked enviously at the surrounding Langya Pavilion disciples, who were eyeing them like tigers watching prey. Although he was no good person, he still had an eye for people.

This group of disciples was far stronger than the crooked melons and cracked dates of the Heavenly Underworld Sect. Though their strength could not be considered too great, their temperament was extraordinary.

They dared to step forward even when facing people several great realms above them. Compared with his own disciples, who only knew how to bully others by relying on power...

Sigh! He simply couldn't bear to look.

Originally, the people of the Heavenly Underworld Sect and Elder Wang could still have "chatted quite happily," but as the congratulatory gift appeared, Elder Wang prepared to start calling people.