The smug look on Fang Qing's face instantly darkened at those words. Gu Tu was right. With Perfected Person Deqing here, he probably would not be able to capture Zhang Hu so easily. Without Zhang Hu, obtaining the Heavenly Demon Canon was naturally out of the question.
He could tell that Perfected Person Deqing was no easy opponent. At the very least, he was not certain he could defeat him. If Deqing wanted to keep him occupied, he could do so effortlessly, leaving Fang Qing no chance to concern himself with Zhang Hu.
"Perfected Person Deqing, your Dragon Tiger Mountain has no dealings or grudges with our Heavenly Demon Sect. As long as you stay out of this, the Heavenly Demon Sect will reward you handsomely!" Fang Qing offered this gesture of goodwill, but Perfected Person Deqing gave no response after he finished speaking.
"Ridiculous. Fang Qing, isn't that joke of yours a little too childish?" Gu Tu could not help sneering at his words.
Fang Qing naturally understood that Deqing's arrival made his stance clear: he must have come for the Heavenly Demon Canon. Whatever happened, Fang Qing had to proceed cautiously. A peaceful resolution would be best. Who wanted to cross swords before the last possible moment? Especially against an evenly matched opponent-if they truly fought, both would surely suffer.
Although his side was powerful now, if both sides suffered heavy losses, would that not simply let others reap the benefits? He certainly would not do anything so foolish.
"It seems a battle between us is inevitable!" Fang Qing asked coolly.
"If you already know, why ask?" Perfected Person Deqing replied expressionlessly.
"Ha! So be it. Once I defeat you today, I doubt anyone else will be able to stop me." Fang Qing laughed loudly. "You used Dragon