957 Great Ambitions (2/2)
Xiang Yuanjiu looked at Zhang Huishan, trembling as he spoke. No one had expected the young man to be so strong. It should have been a good thing for Xiping Country, but the key was that things would be complicated if the young man had anything to do with Hades Mountain! Xiping Country would be doomed if they were to be dragged into the matter.
”Don't worry. Heaven and earth know that Xiping Country did not collude with Hades Mountain. We have nothing to do with the young man's appearance. The intelligence of the Huatian Palace is everywhere, and they'll verify this,” Zhang Huishan consoled softly, still looking solemn. No matter what, nothing good would happen from being connected to Hades Mountain.
”All of you return and resume your positions. Pacify the civilians and maintain order in the city. I'll go pay a visit to that strong young practitioner,” Zhang Huishan said and then vanished instantly.
It was likely the intense battle broke the peace, so the sky was angered. Dark clouds covered the sky of Li'an City, and a continuous pattern of raindrops fell from the sky.
”You're from Xiping Country?” Mo Wen asked while standing by the window, looking at the scenery of the streets as it rained.
Behind him was an old man dressed in an ancient cyan robe, who had suddenly appeared in his room.
”I'm Zhang Huishan, Sect Grand Elder of Cui Hong Sect, and also the State Preceptor of Xiping Country.”
Zhang Huishan saluted with his fists. In Peng Lai Immortal Realm, sects were of higher priority, followed by the country. Countries that did not have the support of strong sects were unable to establish themselves in the Peng Lai Immortal Realm. Therefore, people from the Peng Lai Immortal Realm would normally introduce their sects first before their country.
”Why did you come to find me? Dealing with Fengyu Country was just out of my personal interests, not because I wanted to help Xiping Country,” Mo Wen calmly said.
He did not go against Fengyu Country for Xiping Country. He also did not want to get involved with anyone from Xiping Country.
”No matter what, Xiping Country is indebted to you, young hero. You may not take it to heart, but Xiping Country cannot ignore your actions,” Zhang Huishan said. If the young man was not one of the heterodox people, then it would have been a great deed to Xiping Country.
”Speak your mind. I don't think you came to me just to say this,” Mo Wen turned to look at the old man in cyan. The man in front of him was obviously from a much higher cultivation than the State Preceptor from Fengyu Country. Could he be a cultivator from the intermediary stage of Primordial Soul Realm?
”Since you are so frank, I shall not be pretentious,” Zhang Huishan pondered for a while, then continued, ”I wonder if you are a highly-skilled cultivator from Hades Mountain. If you're connected to Hades Mountain, then you've got to take note. News of the battle you had today at Li'an City will spread to the Huatian Palace. I'm afraid you'll face a catastrophe if you continue to stay in Li'an City.”
Zhang Huishan deliberated over his words. Even if Xiping Country did not report the events of the day to the Huatian Palace, there would be others to spread the news. Moreover, the Intelligence Agency of the Huatian Palace had eyes everywhere. How could they have not received news on the appearance of such an ominous object like Ten Thousand Soul Banner in Li'an City?
”You're just afraid of being criticized for having anything to do with evil forces like the Hades Mountain, right?” Mo Wen asked in a composed manner.
”This...” Zhang Huishan forced a smile. He did not expect such a frank response.
”Don't worry. I have no relations with Hades Mountain.”
Mo Wen shook his head while saying calmly, ”Coincidentally, I'm also looking for people from the Huatian Palace. Let's wait for them here.”
When he first came to Peng Lai Immortal Realm, he had also wanted to contact someone from the Huatian Palace. It was purely an accident that he came here, and he had no idea how to go back even though he wished to. He still had many things waiting for him to settle outside, so he could not stay in the Peng Lai Immortal Realm for too long.
”If that's the case, I'm relieved.”
Zhang Huishan felt slightly relieved. Since the young man said that he was not from Hades Mountain and was waiting for people from the Huatian Palace, there should not be any problems.
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Huatian Palace Headquarters!
According to rumors, the Huatian Palace Headquarters was in the Peng Lai Immortal Realm, which was the truth.
The Huatian Palace had 100,000 years of history, experiencing a few rounds of changes to the Peng Lai Immortal Realm, while the outside space was just a recreated civilization with about 5,000 years of history due to an incident 10,000 years ago.
Senate, Law Enforcement Department!
”What? A Ten Thousand Soul Banner with the level of a Ten Soul Banner appeared in the Donghe Prefecture of Qu State? After lurking around for decades, are the devils from the Hades Mountain coming out to create a din?”
A veteran responsible for gathering information frowned as he looked at the data in his hands.
People from Hades Mountain blatantly creating trouble outside was nothing good.
”So young. I don't think I've heard of such a person among the younger generation of Hades Mountain.”
The veteran held onto a crystal ball that recorded images of the battle above Li'an City. Mo Wen's visuals were inside.
”So it's this, lad. He's not from Hades Mountain. I know him,” A voice resounded from the side, and it was none other than Wise Man Ku Ji, who had once encountered Mo Wen before.