Seeing Han Xuanji's composed demeanor, everyone felt much more at ease.
Soon, just as Han Xuanji had predicted, almost every notable figure in the Sacred Domain had arrived.
Dozens of cultivators from the Ten Thousand Immortals Association guarding the entrance to the passage. They were in a well-organized formation and occupied the entrance. The surrounding area was covered with dense array patterns of restrictions, and pale golden runes flowed slowly across the ground. Everyone was enveloped in a thin but tough light barrier.
This restriction was set up by the Ten Thousand Immortals Association at great expense, and it is by no means easy for ordinary cultivators to forcibly break through it.
Most of the Ten Thousand Immortals Association cultivators guarding behind the barrier had solemn expressions.
Although they outnumbered each other, the number of cultivators gathered opposite them was even greater.
The scale of the event far exceeded their expectations.
The Ten Thousand Immortals Association cultivators standing in the front row couldn't help but feel a tremor in their hearts, their eyes flickering as they scanned back and forth across the cold, stern faces opposite them.
Jiang Hanzhou stood at the front of the crowd with the elite members of the association, his expression calm and composed, staring silently at the cultivators of the Ten Thousand Immortals Association, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
Chen Bei stood not far away, sword in hand, still with that aloof and cold demeanor, but the chill emanating from him was even stronger than usual.
Clearly, the two largest forces after the Ten Thousand Immortals Association were quite dissatisfied.
Three figures appeared on the other side, attracting some attention.
Li Fu, Fang Han, Nie Yun, the three most notorious lone wolves in the Sacred Domain, have gathered together for the first time in a long time.
" Chi Yuan has a clever plan. He goes in himself and then tries to have his men block the door. What does he take us for?"
Li Fu's face was full of undisguised displeasure. He already Ten Thousand Immortals Association, and now he was even more impolite.
Fang Han stood half a step to Li Fu's left, tall and slender with delicate features. He gently stroked a folding fan in his hand, the fan ribs faintly shimmering with light. His tone was relatively restrained, but the implication in his words was exactly the same as Li Fu's:
" Chi Yuan's actions were indeed inappropriate. The inheritance of the Immortal Palace is based on individual ability. Blocking the way and obstructing the entrance is rather unseemly. If he really succeeds, wouldn't we all become a laughing stock?"
Nie Yun coldly uttered four words:
"I want to go in."
He didn't say much, but the chill in his tone was enough to show his stance.
The three exchanged a glance; a tacit understanding was needed at that moment.
Once inside the Immortal Palace, the numerical advantage was almost negligible, which is why Li Fu and the others didn't intend to form cliques; not everyone had the inclination to create such a large gang.
As soon as the group appeared, Jiang Hanzhou walked through the crowd toward Li Fu and the other two.
The crowd automatically made way for him.
Seeing Jiang Hanzhou approach, Li Fu raised his chin, a smile playing on his lips:
"Chairman Jiang, what brings you here to see us?"
Jiang Hanzhou, unperturbed, smiled slightly and got straight to the point:
" Chi Yuan clearly intends to seize the passage first; the three-day deadline is merely a delaying tactic."
As you all know, once inside the Immortal Palace, the numerical advantage of the Ten Thousand Immortals Association will no longer be significant; at that point, it will be a matter of individual ability.
Instead of fighting alone, it's better to join forces. I've already reached an agreement with Chen Bei, and they will cooperate with our actions.
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Li Fu, Nie Yun, Fang Han in turn, and said:
What are your thoughts now?
The others didn't immediately respond; although this was exactly what they wanted, they still had to be cautious.
I have no objection to working together to score.
Li Fu suddenly spoke, his tone carrying an undisguised sarcasm:
"That Chi Yuan went in first, leaving his men to block the way outside. It's utterly ridiculous. But let's not beat around the bush. You've come to us for more than just breaking down the door, haven't you?"
Jiang Hanzhou smiled and did not deny it:
" Chi Yuan went in first, which gave him the upper hand. If we don't join forces, he will defeat us one by one once we go in."
Brother Li and Chi Yuan have a grudge, and Brother Nie and Brother Fang are probably unwilling to be stepping stones for others to reach the top.
"If that's the case, why don't we join forces and push him out first?"
These words were spoken so frankly that the smile in Li Fu's eyes deepened even more, and he laughed:
"That's a good idea."
After a moment's thought, Nie Yun and Fang Han nodded slightly in agreement.
Jiang Hanzhou breathed a sigh of relief and was about to discuss the next steps when he suddenly noticed a figure behind him and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face:
"There's one more person. If we can bring him here, our chances of winning will increase even further."
Upon hearing this, Li Fu raised an eyebrow and asked:
" Han Xuanji?"
"Um."
Jiang Hanzhou nodded in response.
Upon hearing this, Li Fu was not surprised, clearly because Han Xuanji's performance in the competition for the Seven-Colored Profound Origin Fruit had already earned his approval.
Han Xuanji was even happier than if he had gotten the fruit, especially since he had humiliated the Ten Thousand Immortals Association Society.
Nie Yuan and Fang Han had never met Han Xuanji, but had only occasionally heard of her reputation.
"Is Han Xuanji so powerful that he deserves to be personally invited by Fellow Daoist Jiang?"
Fang Han asked.
Jiang Hanzhou replied without hesitation:
"Fellow Daoist Han is a highly accomplished disciple of the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord. Not only is his talent exceptional, but his strength in the Sacred Domain is also on par with ours. He is a reliable asset in the fight."
The two nodded slightly, their curiosity piqued by Jiang Hanzhou's high praise.
Li Fu had witnessed Han Xuanji's skills and said, "That kid is a ruthless person."
You should all know Wang Qing, right? He tried to ambush Han Xuanji but was killed with a single palm strike. We lost a core member, Chi Yuan didn't even utter a word; he just suppressed the whole thing."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Nie Yuan's long eyebrows rose slightly, and his tone became more serious:
"If that's the case, then this child is indeed comparable to us."
Given Chi Yuan's personality, if Han Xuanji hadn't been so powerful and offended him, this wouldn't have been something that could be suppressed by the status of Holy Lord's disciple. There are plenty of Holy Lord's disciples; when has Chi Yuan ever given face to anyone?
The only explanation is that Han Xuanji is exceptionally strong, Chi Yuan feels that the cost of defeating him is far greater than the cost of saving face.
Fang Han was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke:
"If that's true, this person is indeed reliable. Chi Yuan brought at least ten people to the Immortal Palace, and they need such an expert to assist them. However, I heard that he only recently entered the Sacred Domain. Could it be that he already possesses enough Holy Light?"
These words caused everyone to fall into deep thought.
Too.
One hundred beams of Holy Light are no small number, and whether Han Xuanji even possesses them is another matter entirely.
However, Jiang Hanzhou felt that since Han Xuanji had already arrived, perhaps there was enough Holy Light to illuminate her.
"Anyway, I'll go ask first."
"Um."
The group agreed wholeheartedly. Even if they said that the Ten Thousand Immortals Association be lost after entering the Immortal Palace, it was just talk; in reality, they were still somewhat wary.
In general, the group shared the same idea: to eliminate the most threatening person first.
As for Han Xuanji, she was merely icing on the cake, and didn't affect the overall situation.
This matter should have been accomplished even without him.