Chapter 264 - Coveting Disciples (2/2)
”Erniang is thirty-five years old and she has already reached the lesser realm of Spiritual Growth. Tell me, with such a disciple, do I need to covet another?” Ming Hai asked.
There were nods of approval from those that criticized Chen Wentian. Already reaching Spiritual Growth at such an age meant great possibilities for the future. Her talent was amazing and her chosen Dao was extremely suitable. She had a great chance of progressing farther and perhaps even breaking through to the Spirit Lord Realm.
Under normal circ.u.mstances, a person with such a disciple would not blatantly covet another's disciple that was lower in talent. Although Long Yifei was undisputedly the most beautiful, she was still had not reached Spiritual Growth and this was undeniable.
Chen Wentian did not let this affect him, ”It looks like we both have great disciples. But since you can make baseless accusations against me, I can also make the same towards you. You having a good disciple doesn't prove anything except having some good luck. What rank is she among your disciples? You could easily be bullying Mo Erniang and doing unspeaking things to her! Miss Mo, has your master mistreated you? Speak up, everyone here will support you!”
His strong voice echoed around the amphitheater. These words were pretty much the same ones Ming Hai had spoke earlier and Chen Wentian had thrown it back in his face.
There was still no outright support among the crowd for Chen Wentian but he was not discouraged. Those that criticized him remained unconvinced but they were not his intended audience.
The place was filled with Spirit Lords from all kinds of backgrounds who all had their own interests. Ming Hai simply did not have the capability or resources to bring all these Spirit Lords under the banner of the Eastern Light Clan. Not even his Spirit King sect master, Immortal Light of Daybreak, could do it either.
The Eastern Sanmu Subcontinent was under the control of the Immortal Association but not under a single person or faction. There were four Spirit Kings that shared that duty and these four constantly jockeyed for power and prestige. Chen Wentian only had to act accordingly and wait patiently. Ming Hai's opponents would not let the man be so arrogant and unbridled for long.
Sure enough, another voice joined the fray.
”Hahaha, Brother Ming! Seeing you give no face to an honorable guest fills me with dissatisfaction, with ridicule. This little concubine might be your favorite at the moment but I seem to remember that her rank is still quite low. Am I wrong?”
”You…” Ming Hai muttered.
The newcomer ignored him and gave Chen Wentian a respectful greeting, ”Immortal Blue Dragon Chen Wentian, your reputation and the reputation of your talented disciples are untarnished in my eyes. Immortal Spear of the West Tian Guan welcomes you to the Sky District. I hope you had an uneventful trip here!”
”Well met. Brother Tian Guan is a champion amongst men, someone who knows right from wrong, wickedness from righteousness. I like this kind of person!” Chen Wentian replied.
”Likewise, likewise!”
The pair shared a laugh, which caused Ming Hai's face to darken.
Tian Guan was the scion of the House of Armament which was led by another Spirit King. They, the Eastern Light Clan, Huang Wuji, and Gong Liyun were the four kings of the subcontinent. Each was proud and refused to back down from the other. They weren't in open conflict but they weren't close friends either. Since Ming Hai had given Tian Guan an opening, the House of Armament definitely was going to take advantage.
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