Chapter 1598 - 166: Curtain Falls (Part 7)

Chapter 1598: Chapter 166: Curtain Falls (Part 7)

"Fellow Daoist Xie."

The Peacock Venerable frowned, "Such matters, you getting involved... isn’t very appropriate, is it?"

Regarding the ’Feng Mou’ matter, he was also aware of it.

That year at the battle of Li Lan Mountain, he felt a deep concern for Prince Jiu... After all, he was his beloved disciple. If not for the accident that year, perhaps Prince Jiu would already have Condensed Dao Yang God and become the new Great Venerable of Five-Colored Ridge today.

In the Demon Country Sacred Land, the hierarchy is strict, and the rules are clear.

Grudges among disciples.

The master will not intervene.

Enmities of the Yin God are resolved by the Yin God themselves.

Otherwise... the entanglement would be endless.

"That makes sense."

Xie Xuanyi smiled, "But Ao Ying is my person; since this matter is unresolved, there might as well be a settlement today."

Actually, this reasoning works the same in the Da Chu Dynasty.

Back then, when Xie Xuanyi asked about the four realms of the sword, winning and losing were purely based on skill. It was always straightforward, and no sect would refuse to accept defeat, nor would they have their ancestors personally make a statement... Yet this might be connected to his master being Zhao Chunyang.

Upon these words.

The Peacock Venerable’s expression turned grim.

The atmosphere on the mountain became heavy...

Whether it’s the Demon Country or the Human Race, behind every law and rule, there is only one ultimate rule.

That rule is the fist.

Whoever’s fist is strongest, their reasoning prevails.

The Peacock had to admit that after Xie Xuanyi removed his Karmic Fire and successfully ascended to the Fifth Layer of Heaven... he was no longer an opponent.

Today.

Xie Xuanyi showed up with such firmness.

The issue of Feng Mou could only have one result, and that was to be left unsettled.

"Xie Xuanyi!"

At this moment, Prince Jiu stepped forward.

He looked at the person in front of him and spoke with a hoarse voice, "What... settlement do you want?"

It was clear that the other party was targeting him.

If he hid behind his master now, it would be truly inappropriate.

"Very simple."

Xie Xuanyi said blandly, "Years ago, Ao Ying took your ’Feng Mou,’ and you chased her for three thousand miles. I hope this matter can be settled today."

A straightforward sentence.

Yet it pressed the demons on the mountain, making them unable to breathe.

"Ha..."

Prince Jiu gave a self-deprecating smile.

Settled?

It’s easier said than done.

"What if I’m unwilling?"

Prince Jiu took a deep breath and spoke with determination.

He knew.

He had no bargaining power.

The moment Xie Xuanyi said to settle, this matter could only be settled... Could he possibly demand this demoness’s life right in front of Xie Xuanyi?

Let alone that he was now merely a small Yin God.

Even if he successfully Condensed Dao, it wouldn’t be enough.

"Whether you are willing or not is not important."

Xie Xuanyi shook his head.

His previous words weren’t even directed at Prince Jiu.

From start to finish.

Xie Xuanyi was speaking with the Peacock Venerable.

Since he stepped in.

The Feng Mou issue was no longer between Ao Ying and Prince Jiu but between him and the Peacock.

"..."

Prince Jiu’s expression turned extremely unsightly, his figure stumbled, and it took a fellow disciple’s support for him to stabilize.

"Even Zhao Chunyang back then wasn’t so unreasonable."

The Peacock Venerable coldly stared at Xie Xuanyi.

Was this trying to force his Sacred Land Lord title to bow down on the territory of the Demon Country?

Xie Xuanyi’s firm attitude.

Exceeds everyone’s expectations.

Ao Ying stood behind Xie Xuanyi, at this moment feeling somewhat nervous.

She looked around, only to feel the murderous aura that filled the space was about to solidify...

Even though the Peacock Venerable was still restraining himself at the moment, it seemed he could act at any time.

She looked up at Xie Xuanyi, silently chanting in her heart.

Boss.

Are we really not in trouble being so arrogant?

"Fellow Daoist is too kind."

Xie Xuanyi remained composed, calmly saying, "Actually, I’m not that unreasonable... Since I’m proposing to settle the Feng Mou matter, naturally, there’s a way to settle it."

"...Hmm?"

The Peacock still frowned.

"Back then, at Li Lan Mountain, you lost an arm."

Xie Xuanyi looked at Prince Jiu, calmly said, "The pain of a severed arm is not easy, isn’t it? A physical defect also damages the Dao Heart... Three years have passed, and you haven’t been able to Condense Dao. You’ve certainly been affected greatly."

Prince Jiu’s face turned pale, speechless.

Three years ago.

He was at the Great Perfection of Yin God Realm!

Now...

He’s not even at Great Perfection!

How is he supposed to forgive Ao Ying, if not for Xie Xuanyi’s presence, he would have wanted to devour her flesh right now!

However, something unexpected for Prince Jiu happened—

In the next moment.

With a swoosh, Xie Xuanyi flicked his finger, releasing a drop of pure white water vapor from his fingertip.

"This is?!"

Prince Jiu’s pupils contracted.

In disbelief, he looked at the scene before him, the drop of pure white water vapor hovering in front of him, exuding an extremely rich vitality. Just one glance and he couldn’t tear his eyes away, eager to immerse all his Divine Thought into this vapor.

In this world.

What kind of Divine Artifact can emit such vitality?

Only the Undying Spring!

"This drop of Undying Spring is enough to compensate for all the Dao injuries over the last three years."

Xie Xuanyi turned to look at the Peacock Venerable, calmly saying, "Peacock Daoist, do you think... this is enough to settle the matter?"

"..."

The Peacock Venerable fell silent.

Truth be told.

He is a person of great experience.

But seeing an act as munificent as Xie Xuanyi’s, it is his first time witnessing.

Exchanging Feng Mou for Undying Spring was naturally advantageous.

In the end.

Feng Mou is merely a Top-level Spiritual Treasure; if Peacock wishes, he could soon find another of the same grade Spiritual Treasure.

But the Undying Spring is different...

The Peacock Venerable himself does not have the Undying Spring.

This item is equivalent to a second life!

With the Undying Spring, Prince Jiu would effectively have a Death Exemption Token for igniting his Life Fire without fear of failure.

The value of this item depends on its different users.

The higher the realm of Prince Jiu.

The higher the value of the Undying Spring.

"If Fellow Daoist Xie is willing to part with it like this, naturally it is enough to settle the matter."

The Peacock Venerable lowered his eyes, giving a fair and objective assessment.

He signaled Prince Jiu with a glance.

Prince Jiu hesitated slightly.

He still had some pride, if master didn’t agree, despite the allure of the Undying Spring, he would try to stubbornly refuse.

But now...

The Peacock had already nodded in consent.

"Swoosh."

Prince Jiu directly accepted this drop of Undying Spring; his pale complexion changed visibly, becoming much more rosy in just a few breaths.

Three years.

For such a Great Practitioner in the Yin God Realm, it’s not long.

Spending three years.

In exchange for one drop of Undying Spring.

This was an absolute profit!

However, despite having gained a bargain, Prince Jiu found it hard to express gratitude verbally.

After all, it was the person before him that led him to such a state back then.

"Fellow Daoist Xie, I don’t understand."

The Peacock Venerable spoke.

He frowned deeply, seriously looking at Xie Xuanyi, "You being the Da Sui Sect Leader, why would you bestow Undying Spring to demon cultivators? Don’t you fear that meeting in the future would trouble the Human Race?"

This drop of Undying Spring given to Prince Jiu.

What does it mean?

Three years of Dao injuries, all healed.

It won’t be long.

The Demon Country will have a new Great Venerable.

He still believed in the potential of his disciple... With this drop of Undying Spring, Prince Jiu can certainly defy destiny and change fate.

"One drink, one peck, isn’t everything predetermined."

Xie Xuanyi smiled faintly, "How to settle this cause and effect, it shall be settled accordingly. I’m merely doing what I should be doing."

Undying Spring?

If given, then given.

If Prince Jiu can ascend, let him ascend.

The true strong are not defeated by mere Dao injuries... Prince Jiu being trapped in this realm for three years, even if he ascends in future, he won’t be among the outstanding Yang Gods.

For such a Great Demon, Xie Xuanyi doesn’t regard him highly.

Of course.

There’s also a very important reason.

"As for future meetings..."

"Does Peacock Daoist perhaps think..."

Xie Xuanyi also asked seriously, "After I return to Great Chu, between the two worlds, will there be a third Southern and Northern war?"