196: Chapter 78: Uninvited Guest [Vote for three more!] 196: Chapter 78: Uninvited Guest [Vote for three more!] Last time the book spoke of:
[Li Dazhi, the Immortal, first revealed his might, and before the gates of Wei Yuan Sect, he overpowered the strong sects].
With eight hundred immortals, Wanyun Sect indeed had strength in numbers; it left the Sea Watch Sect completely devoid of the confidence to engage in magical combat.
But the moment Sea Watch Sect cowered, the way loose cultivators looked at them changed instantly.
The strength of a sect is not only determined by the number of Golden Immortals and Heavenly Immortal experts within, but also by their manner of conduct.
Wanyun Sect, always gentle and amicable, abiding by the rules and valuing righteousness, strictly followed the principle of familial unity among the human race’s sects, rarely had any conflicts or even minor disputes with others, invariably giving others the impression of being a ‘pushover’.
Rumor had it that the Grand Wealth Immortal scolded Sea Watch, and Wanyun’s immortals forcefully advanced, driving them all back!
This left a profound impression on the loose cultivators:
Wanyun Sect is exceedingly powerful and has the resources to back it up, whereas Sea Watch Sect crumbles like an eggshell upon encountering any stronger sect.
Today’s events will soon spread throughout the entire East Continent.
By then, any loose cultivator thinking of stealing from or causing trouble at Wanyun Sect’s treasure shop will weigh their chances of making it out in one piece.
Now, looking at the parties concerned.
The immortals of Wanyun Sect, one by one, found the spines of the Sea Watch Sect immortals regrettable and rejoiced in their hearts.
They gained a more direct understanding of their ancestor Dazhi’s style.
Li Dazhi was not one to bow and scrape; he didn’t cater to others or just get by.
When disagreed with, he would fight; when in the right, he would chastise—daring to act and own up, embodying a natural and overwhelming boldness.
Even though a fight hadn’t actually broken out just now, every immortal of Wanyun Sect was boiling with fervor.
Those high-ranking officials working in the East Sea market towns felt that the stifling frustrations of the past two years were largely dispelled!
An immortal murmured in secret awe:
“Following Ancestor Dazhi is truly intolerant to injustice.”
It’s my first time seeing Sea Watch Sect so craven; they’ve been subdued by Ancestor Dazhi’s presence!”
“Why didn’t we think of it before, that we could not just talk reason with them but also directly use force to set the rules!”
“Thanks to Immortal Qing Su for daring to take action, even capturing their True Immortal, that move alone made them fearful.”
“This Sea Watch Sect truly needs a good lesson!”
Such were the discussions among Wanyun Sect’s immortals.
The disciples of Wei Yuan Sect went forward to invite, and eight hundred Yunxians descended towards the main peak of Wei Yuan Sect.
Each grand hall on the main peak had been tidied up, with a hundred and twenty seats prepared for the immortal banquet.
Elemental Immortals and True Immortals from Wanyun Sect took their places in several side halls, each table accompanied by Elemental Immortals and True Immortals of Wei Yuan Sect, as dishes and wine started to be served immediately.
In the main hall of Wei Yuan Sect, dozens of Heavenly Immortals greeted each other and first took their seats to drink tea, not in a rush to serve wine and dishes.
Li Dazhi was seated in the position of honor by the old Immortal Xu Sheng.
Xu Sheng couldn’t stop laughing, constantly uttering “Marvelous!” “What a character you are,” and “Dazhi, you might as well stay here and cultivate.”
Li Dazhi, changing from his previously sharp demeanor, displayed a more simple and honest smile.
“Ah, you flatter me,” he sighed.
“It wasn’t that I was overly aggressive, but rather that Sea Watch Sect has been provoking Wanyun Sect all along.
“They spread rumors, slandered our treasure shops, and before that, they even did the absurd act of arranging for loose cultivators to cause trouble in our shop, completely lacking the stature of a great sect on the Path of Immortality.
“Of course, at the root of it, our Castcloud Hall’s affairs made them envious.
This sect can tolerate others doing well, but cannot stand to see others outdoing it, so petty indeed!
“Alas, I also was a bit impulsive today.”
“Ah!” (A sigh with a falling inflection)
Several inner sect elders of Wanyun Sect immediately said:
“Elder Uncle Dazhi’s scolding today was splendid!
So satisfying, so liberating!”
“We have long been displeased with Sea Watch Sect!
Today, their refusal to battle truly saved them from disaster!”
“Exactly, if they were to go to the East Alliance and lodge a complaint against us, that would truly be troublesome.”
Li Dazhi’s eyebrows slightly raised.
The so-called East Alliance is actually a loose organization, established by a minister who once followed the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, a Taiyi Golden Immortal of the human race, responsible for mediating conflicts between the immortals sects of the East Continent.
In recent millennia, with several Taiyi Golden Immortals of the East Continent gone without a trace, the East Alliance also gradually faded from prominence.
Li Dazhi laughed: “If the East Alliance were to intervene, they should deal with Sea Watch Sect.
Elders need not worry, if indeed the East Alliance seeks accountability, then I shall discuss the matter with them.”
The immortals nodded their heads with smiles contained.
Xu Sheng muttered, “No worries, I’m acquainted with people in the East Alliance…
Dazhi, my nephew, shall we proceed to the banquet?”
“I’ll follow Elder’s arrangements!”
Li Dazhi lifted his teacup to moisten his throat.
Xu Sheng stood up indicating to proceed, and the Current Sect Leader of Wei Yuan Sect followed with a smile.
More than ten immortals of Wei Yuan Sect came forward, moving the screen on the left side of the grand hall to reveal sixty-four immortal seats across eight tables.
This place was set for a Heavenly Immortal feast, slightly different from the ‘exotic beasts’ banquet of the side halls, with the food here being more subtle and refined.
They dined on millennium-old white jade vegetables and ten-thousand-year-old radish roots, which, said to be dishes, were more like medicinal supplements.
The drinks prepared in the main hall were also extraordinary; without the cultivation of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, one could not withstand the potency of the alcohol.
Xu Sheng glanced around with a puzzled expression, “Where’s Piang’an, my dear grandson?
I’m sure I saw him come earlier?”
Li Dazhi quickly replied: “Never mind him, let him be.
He came with his three friends, and we’re here to discuss important matters.
Let him enjoy the banquet and drink freely!”
Xu Sheng and Li Dazhi laughed heartily together, making inviting gestures, both radiating joy.