Chapter 463 - 404: Request to Battle

Time passed, and half an hour went by in a flash.

Xiahou Yue still stood in midair, waiting outside the Mountain Protection Array of the Daoist Sect.

It seemed he wouldn’t leave unless he was allowed inside.

Given the gravity of the situation, there was no other choice.

In the entire world, only Chu Huaixu had the ability to destroy the Emperor’s Divine Thought!

His loyalty to the Moon Emperor meant he needed help at this moment.

Even though he felt this was a great humiliation, he could only endure it.

After much hesitation, Xiahou Yue couldn’t help but speak again:

"Chu Leader, can you really not meet me?"

"I’ve come today for an important matter!"

He emphasized this point, feeling that even if the young man was being unreasonable, Xiang Yan and the others would hear of the important matter and welcome him.

After all, they didn’t know he was here seeking help, nor did they know the purpose of his visit.

Little did he know, Lin Qingci was currently at the Daoist Sect.

So, the purpose of his visit had already been mostly guessed by the Daoist Sect’s upper echelon.

Therefore, after he knocked on the mountain gate again, he was met with a long silence....

Chu Huaixu didn’t even bother to respond, essentially "reading and not replying."

This obvious disregard instead made Lin Qingci beside him sigh in relief.

If Chu Huaixu hadn’t wanted to help her, and had also refused to see her another day, just imagining it made her feel extremely embarrassed and humiliated.

Yet somehow, she inexplicably felt a bit grateful in her heart...

At that moment, Chu Huaixu received a transmission from Xiang Yan.

"Huaixu, are you really not going to see him?"

"Do you need Junior Martial Uncle to drive him away?"

It was clear that everyone agreed that such an ungrateful role should be played by Jiang Zhi.

And that little old man was happy to oblige.

Chu Huaixu replied via transmission: "It’s not that I can’t see him, I just want to keep him waiting a bit."

Xiang Yan smiled and transmitted again:

"How long do you plan to make him wait?"

"As you see fit." Chu Huaixu responded.

"Then let him wait another half hour." Xiang Yan said.

"Alright." Chu Huaixu replied via transmission.

Half an hour later, the esteemed National Guardian was thoroughly incensed.

He hadn’t expected to be insulted by a junior in such a way.

If Chu Huaixu weren’t so important, he would’ve wanted to find an opportunity to kill him.

Just as he was about to lose his patience, Xiang Yan finally flew out from the door with a leisurely pace, smiling in greeting:

"Daoist Xiahou, long time no see."

Upon seeing him, Xiahou Yue immediately let out a cold snort.

"Sect Leader Xiang, is this how your Daoist Sect treats guests?"

His immense anger even caused the pressure of a Ninth Realm powerhouse to emanate from him.

Xiang Yan gazed at him, maintaining a faint smile, but his words completely surprised the Moon Country’s National Guardian:

"If Daoist Xiahou is here to seek justice, then please return."

...

...

The Sect Leader of the Daoist Sect made no hesitations in issuing a guest expulsion order.

"What a Daoist Sect!"

"What a Daoist Sect indeed!!" Xiahou Yue gritted his teeth in anger.

But having come under his emperor’s orders, he could only swallow his anger and endure.

"Sect Leader Xiang, I’ve already mentioned, I’m here to discuss important matters with Chu Huaixu!"

"Matters of great importance!" he reiterated.

"Oh? Really?" Xiang Yan’s fierce face still wore a smile, but his expression turned mischievous.

"What do you mean, Sect Leader Xiang?" Xiahou Yue’s expression grew colder.

But the next moment, he heard Xiang Yan’s voice transmission.

"You came for the Ancestor Emperor?"

The National Guardian was stunned.

He hadn’t expected them to guess correctly.

Inside the Daoist Hall, the upper echelon of the Daoist Sect gathered, all using their Divine Sense to probe Xiahou Yue’s reactions.

Seeing his expression, they all burst into hearty laughter.

"Wonderful! Xiahou Yue’s expressions are truly wonderful!" Chu Yinyin couldn’t help but applaud.

"Indeed, wonderful hahaha!" Li Chunsong couldn’t help but agree.

These shameless old folks just found it amusing; such opportunities to toy with the Moon Country’s National Guardian were rare.

Come to think of it, this was all thanks to Chu Huaixu.

Only because he wielded the Heart Sword, could the National Guardian be brought to such submissiveness.

Within the Daoist Hall, the air was filled with cheerful laughter.

Outside the Mountain Protection Array, Xiang Yan opened an entrance, then gestured for Xiahou Yue to enter.

"Daoist Xiahou, please."

With that, he led the way towards the hall.

Gritting his teeth, Xiahou Yue ultimately followed.

Upon reaching the hall, the Daoist Sect’s upper echelon all eyed him with playful looks.

This made Xiahou Yue’s fury burn even hotter.

In the end, he only coldly remarked:

"Sect Leader Xiang, when will Chu Huaixu meet me?"

Xiang Yan smiled and said, "Daoist Xiahou, be patient, I will call them over now."

"Them?" Xiahou Yue was momentarily puzzled.

Who else?

"Daoist Xiahou will find out shortly." Xiang Yan teased, then transmitted to Chu Huaixu.

Not long after, he arrived with the Female State Preceptor.

"Lin Qingci, why are you here?" Xiahou Yue was bewildered.

But he wasn’t a fool. He soon connected the dots, realizing everything at once.

"No wonder, no wonder!"

He hadn’t expected Lin Qingci to be so bold, daring to come first, seeking Chu Huaixu to destroy the Emperor’s Divine Thought!

If the current Moon Emperor hadn’t made the same decision, this Female State Preceptor’s actions would be tantamount to treason!

"Lin Qingci, you’re quite bold!" He couldn’t help but let out a cold snort.

The Female State Preceptor merely glanced at him indifferently, saying nothing.

But Chu Huaixu took the chance to interject:

"Elder Xiahou, I think I have a rough idea of why you’re looking for me."

"But I wonder, what conditions has the Moon Emperor offered?"

He was straightforward.

Xiahou Yue snorted coldly and said:

"You may enter the Emperor’s Mausoleum, access the national treasury..."

"You may choose any item you desire!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Huaixu nodded slightly.

"The conditions offered are reasonable."

He did want to explore the Emperor’s Mausoleum to see if there was a chance to absorb some of the Moon Country’s national fate.

As for treasures in the treasury, he naturally had items he desired.

"Then Leader Chu, please make haste." Xiahou Yue began to urge.

However, Chu Huaixu replied:

"Before that, I have one more request."

"Please, do tell."

Xiahou Yue feared not his demands, but his lack of them!

Otherwise, he might truly fail the task entrusted by His Majesty the Moon Emperor.

Yet, Chu Huaixu’s next words left him dazed.

"I, Chu Huaixu, challenge Elder Xiahou to a duel."

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(ps: Attending the Yuewen Ceremony in Macau, I’m still typing on my phone, being scolded to death by fellow authors~)