A Favor That Came Knocking

Though he had not said it outright, the Evil Venerable of Nine Li Mountain had made his meaning abundantly clear.

Gu Yuanqing, as a Chaos Heaven Great Cultivator, had struck against Sacred Heaven Sect within the Cultivation World, disrupting the pact between the Righteous and Demonic Paths. If the Spirit Venerable wished to smooth things over, then fine—at the next battle against the Extraterrestrial Demons, the Great Cultivators of the Righteous Sects would serve as the vanguard. That would preserve both sides' dignity.

As for who exactly would go, that was for the Spirit Venerable to consider. But since this matter had begun with Gu Yuanqing, who would be willing to shoulder that karma?

The Spirit Venerable's expression remained calm as he said, "This matter was settled long ago. The Righteous and Demonic Paths take turns fighting in the war against the Extraterrestrial Demons. This time, it should be your Demonic Path sects taking the field."

The Evil Venerable said with a smile that did not reach his eyes, "Originally, it should have been Sacred Heaven Sect's turn this time. But with what has happened now, if they are not given an explanation, I fear even I cannot persuade them."

"It was not Sacred Heaven Sect that broke the rules this time. The foundations of our sect have nearly been wiped out—what mood would we have to go to the Outer Realm Battlefield? My senior brother is in seclusion, otherwise he would not care about any pact between the Righteous and Demonic Paths today. He would kill the man first and talk later." Jing Yue of Sacred Heaven Sect crossed his arms over his chest, his words icy and his gaze upon Gu Yuanqing brimming with killing intent.

The Spirit Venerable frowned slightly. More and more Heavenly Demons were appearing