The courtesy extended here underscored the importance the Shentu Family placed on the alliance.
As Yang Ji and Zhuge Yuntian flew in, they immediately drew the attention of both families' members.
Seeing Zhuge Yuntian, everyone smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.
When they looked at Yang Ji, however, a hint of unfamiliarity showed in their eyes.
Upon seeing this, Zhuge Yuntian introduced, "Two revered ancestors, this is Yang Ji from the Wuji Dao Sect, who has come to discuss the matter of forming an alliance with our two families."
"Oh, a friend from the Wuji Dao Sect? Since you have come as a guest, please have a seat!" As soon as Zhuge Xiongba saw this, he waved his hand, and a "King's Throne" appeared before Yang Ji, slightly lower than the "Immortal Thrones" of the two family elders.
Upon seeing this, Zhuge Yuntian immediately transmitted a message to Zhuge Xiongba.
Zhuge Xiongba's expression changed dramatically, and he gave Yang Ji a deep look, then turned to Zhuge Yuntian, as if confirming something.
Only then did he laugh and say, "Brother Yang, please take a seat!"
With a wave of his hand, the King's Throne was retracted, and an Immortal Throne appeared in front of Yang Ji.
Yang Ji glanced at it and then stepped up, sitting down with dignity.
"An Immortal Throne? How does a Seven Tribulations Immortal deserve to sit on an Immortal Throne?" Shentu Juns, the elder of the Shentu Family, frowned slightly. Yang Ji being on an equal footing with him displeased him, but as a profound character, he didn't voice his displeasure. Instead, he smiled and said, "So, young friend, you claim to represent the Wuji Dao Sect in alliance negotiations with our two families? Please, elaborate on your proposal."
"I have come here firstly to discuss the alliance and secondly for the sake of a disciple of mine." At Yang Ji's beckoning, Deng Xiao appeared before everyone, and his arrival instantly caused a stir among both parties.
The young man from the Shentu Family with a cold demeanor immediately narrowed his eyes: "He's not dead?"
People from the Zhuge Family were also frowning: "Is Deng Xiao his disciple?"
"My Wuji Dao Sect has only one condition for forming an alliance with your two families: I hope the Shentu Family will abandon the matrimonial alliance with the Zhuge Family. Of course, such an alliance would bring joy to both families, and I would be happy to see it succeed. However, I hope that the bride will not be my disciple's beloved, Yun Xia," Yang Ji said slowly.
"You've come for Yun Xia, not the alliance?" Zhuge Xiongba frowned.
"Yun Xia is my disciple's beloved, and our families are naturally very closely related," Yang Ji made it clear. If your Zhuge Family agrees to this marriage, then there will be an alliance between Wuji Dao Sect and the Zhuge Family.
"What a joke. Does your Wuji Dao Sect even have the right to set conditions? Our Shentu Family doesn't think much of your Wuji Dao Sect at all. Among the Ten Great Dao Sects, your sect has the shallowest foundation and the shortest history; the Red Dust Immortal is the only one you have. Forming an alliance with us would only be a burden!" Shentu Jun scoffed.
"Indeed, the foundation of the Wuji Dao Sect does seem a bit lacking," Zhuge Xiongba glanced at Yang Ji and nodded.
"Who says my Wuji Dao Sect has only one Red Dust Immortal? Who says my Wuji Dao Sect has a shallow foundation? My senior brother Xuan Zhong is a disciple of the Supreme Immortal King in the Immortal Realm, the first true heir. My senior brother Wang Tianli has slain the 'Transcendent', 'Invincible', and 'Heavenly Dao' extraordinary Great Dao, the first true heir. My senior brother Hao Yun is the reincarnation of the Quasi-Imperial Monarch Lord of Fortune, the first true heir. And I am also the first true heir. A single sect with four first true heirs—such depth, yet you claim my Wuji Dao Sect has a shallow foundation?"
Yang Ji scoffed disdainfully, continuing slowly, "My senior brothers are all individuals of immense destiny. Before the arrival of the great calamities, they will undoubtedly become Red Dust Immortals, each capable of surpassing all of the Red Dust Immortals of your Shentu Family."
"Insolence! You dare to spout such wild boasts! What great destiny? They are nothing more than a bunch of ants who have yet to grow up," Shentu Jun slammed the armrest and berated angrily, "What is your Wuji Dao Sect? Who are you to demand our Shentu Family give up a marriage?"
(Thanks to Hanti for the 200 coin reward, and thanks to Zhazhen Haode Kuai for the 100 coin reward, love you all!)