Traversing countless worlds from the primordial era

Chapter 55 Demanding an Explanation

The grand dual cultivation ceremony, which had attracted the attention of the entire Tiannan region, turned into a farce. Many guests looked at each other in bewilderment, some were gloating, and some were worried.

"Master, what do you think we should do now?" Long Han transmitted his voice to Master Zhiyang. He was happy to see Wei Wuyai make a fool of himself, but he didn't want things to escalate too much. The Nine Kingdoms Alliance was the front line in Tiannan's fight against the Mulan mages. If Wei Wuyai fell, they would have to put in even more effort.

Master Zhiyang was well aware of this principle, and he had a good personal relationship with Wei Wuyai, so he didn't want to see his old friend lose face. However, he couldn't see Lei Ming's strength clearly and had some reservations.

"Fellow Daoist Dragon, Fellow Daoist Phoenix, the Nine Kingdoms Alliance must not fall. Now that things have come to this, some issues must be resolved privately. Let's work together to quell this conflict," said Venerable Zhiyang.

Long Han and Feng Bing exchanged a glance. Long Han said, "What the Venerable One said is right. We two will lead Han Li. The Venerable One has profound magical power, so Lei Ming is in your care."

Upon hearing this, Master Zhiyang wanted to curse. What he was worried about was Lei Ming. What threat could Han Li, a mere early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, pose?

Seeing Long Han and Feng Bing land in front of Han Li and Nangong Wan, Master Zhiyang had no choice but to stand up.

On the other side, Cheng Guangkun and Lü Luo of the Luoyun Sect were also discussing.

"Senior brother, should we make a move? Long Han and Feng Bing together are enough to rival a great cultivator. Junior Brother Han and the others are definitely no match for them," said Lu Luo.

Cheng Guangkun was also in a dilemma: "If we take action, the other cultivators from the Heavenly Dao Alliance will also intervene, and in the end, it will be the same result."

"I know that, but Junior Brother Han is, after all, a Supreme Elder of my Luoyun Sect. It would be inappropriate for us to just stand by and do nothing," said Lu Luo.

Cheng Guangkun paused for a moment, knowing that his choice was crucial and could very well push the Luoyun Sect into an abyss of no return.

"Senior brother, even if Junior Brother Han fails to steal the bride, Elder Wei and Venerable Zhiyang won't do anything to him. Fellow Daoist Lei has quite a few hostages in his hands," Lu Luo reminded him.

Cheng Guangkun immediately realized: "Junior brother is right. We are helping Junior Brother Han out of our fellow disciples, not to help him steal a bride. Old Ancestor Wei can't say anything about it."

Long Han and Feng Bing blocked Han Li's way: "Fellow Daoist Han, we apologize for what you did today. It was really inappropriate. Why don't we sit down and discuss this later?"

Han Li shielded Nangong Wan, declaring, "No one will stop me today!"

"Junior Brother Han, we're here!" Cheng Guangkun and Lü Luo appeared beside Han Li, which surprised Han Li greatly. He had previously mentioned today's events to Cheng Guangkun in a veiled manner, but he hadn't expected them to help him. Now, seeing them step forward, Han Li couldn't help but feel a warmth in his heart, and he felt a greater sense of approval towards the Luoyun Sect.

"Thank you both for your help," Han Li said, cupping his hands in thanks.

Cheng Guangkun said, "We are fellow disciples, so this is how it should be. Fellow Daoist Long, Fellow Daoist Feng, Junior Brother Han's actions are understandable. Please give me some face."

Long Han smiled and said, "We understand Fellow Daoist Han, but the current situation is complicated and beyond our control. However, I can promise that we will not make a move until Fellow Daoist Lei and Fellow Daoist Wei have determined a winner."

Cheng Guangkun breathed a sigh of relief. His biggest worry was that Long Han would make a move, causing many Nascent Soul elders to besiege Han Li, at which point he and Lü Luo would have no choice but to run away.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Long."

Long Han and his group didn't make a move, putting Lei Ming under immense pressure. To quell the situation quickly, Master Zhiyang joined forces with Wei Wuyai to deal with Lei Ming. As for Wei Lichen, he had long since been sidelined by Lei Ming.

The three fought a fierce battle in the sky above Linglong Mountain. The sky was filled with five-colored light, and the crimson clouds and magical power that transformed into various demonic beasts surged together. The earth-shaking power made the people below change color.

"Who exactly is your friend? He actually fought two powerful cultivators alone without being at a disadvantage." Nangong Wan asked in surprise. She was unaware of the recent incident in which Lei Ming captured the Hehuan Old Demon.

Han Li laughed and said, "I can't say for sure about Brother Lei's background, but he is definitely not an ordinary person. I joined Huangfeng Valley with him more than 200 years ago, and I have never seen him lose, no matter what opponent he faces."

"You're no match for him either?" Nangong Wan smiled and glanced at Han Li, the allure in her eyes sending a shiver down Han Li's spine.

Han Li rubbed his nose: "We haven't had a match, but his strength is definitely above mine."

Lei Ming wielded the Xuanhuang Flying Sword. He fought alone against Supreme Yang and Wei Wuyai, two great cultivators who had been famous for hundreds of years and whose prestige shook the south, yet they could not suppress Lei Ming.

Thunder's flying sword, combined with the Five Elements Divine Light, was an incredibly powerful attack. If it weren't for the ancient defensive treasure that Supreme Yang possessed, they would have been injured. Wei Wuyai retreated several hundred meters, his gaze fixed intently on Thunder: "Thunder, are you really going to block my way?"

Lei Ming remained unfazed: "With me here, no one can ruin Brother Han's wedding!"

"Very well!" A resolute glint flashed in Wei Wuyai's eyes, and a blood-red puppet appeared in his hand. The Venerable Zhiyang was shocked and quickly said, "Fellow Daoist Wei, you mustn't do this!"

Wei Wuyai said, "Master, I have no way out today. If I let Lei Ming and Han Li take Nangong Wan away, my Huayi Sect will become a laughing stock in Tiannan."

Master Zhiyang sighed softly, "Fellow Daoist Lei, you have indeed made a mistake in this matter. Perhaps you have your own reasons, but you could have discussed it privately. Making a scene like this is not good for anyone. Why don't we leave it at that for today and discuss it again in three days?"

"Impossible!" Wei Lichen had already woken up, his eyes bloodshot as he roared at the sky, "Han Li, I will fight you to the death!"

Wei Lichen unleashed his full magical power, his aura astonishing, causing everyone's expression to change upon seeing him.

"Fellow Daoist Wei, why go to such lengths!" shouted a Nascent Soul elder from the Nine Kingdoms Alliance. "Once you burn your essence blood, all your potential will be destroyed!"

Upon seeing this, Wei Wuyai in the air stopped casting his spell and came down to stop Wei Lichen, but it was impossible for him to capture Wei Lichen in a short time.

"Fellow Daoist Lei, please make a move." Master Zhiyang had no choice but to say to Lei Ming, as only Lei Ming's Five Elements magic could quickly suppress Wei Lichen.

Without hesitation, Lei Ming unleashed a burst of five-colored divine light. Wei Lichen, who had just burned his essence blood and whose aura was still rising, was swept away by the five-element divine light in a few moments. This time, Wei Wuyai did not stop him.

Lei Ming sealed Wei Lichen's magical power and tossed it to Wei Wuyai. Wei Wuyai breathed a sigh of relief; his time was drawing near, and the Huayi Sect would need Wei Lichen in the future. Lei Ming's intervention had saved Wei Lichen, easing the tension. Master Zhiyang quickly stepped forward and said, "Fellow Daoist Wei, while Fellow Daoist Lei and Fellow Daoist Han's actions were inappropriate, they were somewhat understandable. With so many fellow Daoists gathered here today, why not sit down and discuss this properly? Why resort to life-or-death confrontation? Regardless of who wins or loses, it will be the loss of Tiannan's strength. With the Mulan sorcerers' invasion imminent, I urge everyone to prioritize the greater good."

"The Venerable One is right. It hasn't been easy for us to cultivate to this point. Why should we fight to the death over trivial matters?" Long Han said.

The numerous Nascent Soul elders nodded slightly. They had endured countless hardships to reach the Nascent Soul stage, and now, each a powerful figure in their own right, they had hundreds of years to enjoy life. Compared to that, a Daoist partner was a trivial matter. If they so desired, even the most beautiful woman was within their grasp.

Wei Wuyai's expression changed, and he said, "Today's matter is no longer a personal feud between me and Lei Ming, but a feud between my Nine Kingdoms Alliance and the Pangu Sect. Although the Pangu Sect is located in Tiannan, it has never sent any disciples to fight against the Mulan Mage..."

Upon hearing Wei Wuyai's words, many Nascent Soul elders nodded in agreement, as they too were dissatisfied with the Pangu Sect's attitude.

Master Zhiyang looked at Lei Ming, who laughed and said, "It seems that everyone has a lot of opinions about my Pangu Sect. Fighting the Mulan Dharma Masters is fine, but everyone here has a large and powerful family, while my Pangu Sect has a weak foundation. This needs to be discussed properly."

Master Zhiyang said, "What Fellow Daoist Lei said is true. With your strength, if you want to fight for more benefits for the Pangu Sect, no one else can say anything."

Wei Wuyai said, "Since Fellow Daoist Lei has promised to join the war, let's leave it at that. However, our feud is not over yet. You took Han Li and stole my Daoist partner, Sun Wei Li Chen. Today, I demand an explanation."

(End of this chapter)