CHAPTER 555: CHAPTER 517: SPECULATION

Before delivering the gifts, Zhai Xingzi had likely anticipated that others would dare not accept his ’favors,’ so he had already consulted with the Green Peak Immortal.

In short, upon seeing Ju Yunhai’s insistence on refusing, the Green Peak Immortal didn’t force it, and she said:

"Since Mr. Ju is unwilling to accept, I will not insist either. My master has also asked me to convey a message that now Mr. Ju is a True Disciple of the sect, not only fellow disciples but also like-minded friends on the path of cultivation.

In the future, if Mr. Ju encounters any difficulties, do not hesitate to seek help at Wenda Peak. My young master will certainly assist you."

This didn’t sound like mere formalities, but Ju Yunhai genuinely did not want to get entangled with Zhai Xingzi unless absolutely necessary.

Because Zhai Xingzi’s Way of Cause and Effect would inevitably entangle anyone associated with him in its consequences.

Ju Yunhai did not fear death or pain but was terrified of inexplicably incurring a debt to Zhai Xingzi.

"If I, Ju Yunhai, truly encounter difficulties, I will certainly ask Brother Zhuang for help."

Green Peak Immortal probably could also perceive the perfunctory nature in Ju Yunhai’s tone, but she was not offended.

Now that both gifts and messages were delivered, she had no intention of lingering longer on Qu Yun Peak.

However, as soon as she turned around, a Zhuang Family disciple, who had not yet left the peak, approached.

The person cupped his hands respectfully, unwilling to overstep despite the Green Peak Immortal being just a maid, and said courteously:

"May I ask, Immortal, has Brother Zhuang returned to the sect yet?"

This question from the Zhuang Family disciple immediately attracted considerable attention.

Especially those from the Tang Family who were subtly hostile to the Zhuang Family, all looked intensely at the Green Peak Immortal to see how she would respond.

The Green Peak Immortal turned around, glanced at those few Zhuang Family disciples, and then said, "My master is visiting guests outside but will surely arrive at the secret realm by tomorrow."

Her words filled the Zhuang Family disciples with joy, as the anticipation and worry of many days now had a resolution.

Conversely, the Tang Family’s expressions were naturally dark and somber.

"Alright, I’ll return to the peak immediately and have the family prepare a banquet to welcome Brother Zhuang home tomorrow."

The Zhuang Family disciple sighed with relief, joyfully seeing off the Green Peak Immortal.

Once the figure of the Green Peak Immortal in her green attire had left, the peak regained its lively atmosphere.

Someone couldn’t help but say, "Brother Zhai Xingzi truly deserves to be the top True Disciple of our sect, to have even a Nascent Soul elder serving as his maid. How many people across various sects can be as formidable as Brother Zhai Xingzi?"

"Of course, Brother Zhai Xingzi is the personal disciple of the old Sect Leader, groomed according to the requirements of the next Sect Master. Though the Green Peak Immortal has the cultivation of a Nascent Soul, Brother Zhai Xingzi now has the help of a True Dragon hatchling—

In the future, when Brother Zhai Xingzi becomes the Sect Master, the Green Peak Immortal will naturally rise with the tide. So actually, the Green Peak Immortal isn’t losing out."

The discussions among these people did not escape the ears of both the Zhuang and Tang Families, causing the Zhuang Family members to be jubilant, while the Tang Family members were furious.

Currently, the sect master position of the Wenda Sect is held by the Tang Family, and the Tang Family has no intention of relinquishing the sect master position.

Before Zhai Xingzi acquired the True Dragon hatchling, the Tang Family, though wary of him, did not take him seriously.

After all, without the True Dragon hatchling, Zhai Xingzi, who was only in the early Nascent Soul stage, couldn’t make much of an impact in the Tang Family.

Moreover, when the Wenda Sect restructured, Zhai Xingzi was traveling outside. The interests of the sect were already allocated, and Zhai Xingzi couldn’t easily change them.

But now that Zhai Xingzi had the True Dragon hatchling, he possessed the battle power of a Divinity Transformation expert.

In a place where strength is paramount and considering that Zhai Xingzi is already acknowledged as the young sect master—

Even without such an official title, who would dare oppose him if he wanted to seize the sect master position?

"Let’s go!"

The Tang Family members didn’t want to linger here any longer and needed to return to discuss with their clan members.

An initiation ceremony for Ju Yunhai turned into a situation where some were pleased, while others were distressed.

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"Zhai Xingzi’s return this time, could it possibly be for entering another world? Otherwise, why would he come here carrying a True Dragon?"

"What’s the need for speculating? It’s evident that he not only wants to enter another world but also won’t let go of the sect master position."

Mei Immortal sneered, "Now he holds the greatest power, and if he becomes the sect master, the entire Wenda Sect will be in his pocket. Zhai Xingzi is adept at taking advantage, and he certainly won’t miss this opportunity."

Tian Lin nodded and then shook his head. He nodded because he also thought that Zhai Xingzi wasn’t benevolent.

However, he shook his head because he believed that the Wenda Sect might actually be a hindrance to Zhai Xingzi’s pursuit of the Great Dao.

Someone like Zhai Xingzi, wholeheartedly pursuing theGreat Dao, likely has no interest in being a sect master.

Perhaps the Tang Family wants to make the Wenda Sect a personal asset, benefiting the family for generations.

But Zhai Xingzi, judging by his past deeds, not only has little regard for wealth but also isn’t much attached to kinship.

The Zhuang Family seeks to leverage Zhai Xingzi to expand their family, but this plan might not be as successful as hoped.

"No matter what, Zhai Xingzi returns tomorrow. Instead of speculating, it’s better to see the situation when he arrives," said Wang Yanyu, who had been silent until then.

Everyone looked towards Wang Yanyu, and she continued, "I reckon Zhai Xingzi won’t become the sect master of the Wenda Sect, nor will he stay long in the secret realm."

Wang Yanyu continued, "Now the Nine Provinces are in chaos, the Outer Sect is overrun with evil spirits. Flying locusts and evil spirits are rampant across all states—it’s become a purgatory on earth—

If the human realm is like this, what about the Nine Netherworld?

"She said, "Now, the Nine Netherworld is likely overrun by evil spirits, indeed in urgent need of people."

She didn’t need to say more for everyone to recall how sect leaders have been invited to guard the perilous borders of the Nine Netherworld in recent years.

If not for the Nine Lives True Man searching everywhere for Divinity Transformation experts to guard the borders, each sect would still have their own Divinity Transformation experts holding the fort.

"You’re saying that if Zhai Xingzi becomes this sect’s master, he can’t escape the fate of being sought out by the Nine Lives True Man?"

Wang Yanyu nodded. "Although Zhai Xingzi possesses a True Dragon hatchling, in the face of truly ancient Divinity Transformation experts, a True Dragon hatchling is merely a hatchling. Therefore, Zhai Xingzi is likely eager to find a path to another world to avoid being summoned to the Nine Netherworld."

Wang Yanyu’s words made sense, and Mei Immortal gloated. "So it seems, getting the True Dragon hatchling was a blessing in disguise for Zhai Xingzi?"

"Blessings and misfortunes depend on one another; this has always been the case throughout history. So I predict Zhai Xingzi won’t become the sect’s master and won’t stay long in the secret realm."

Tian Lin also nodded, acknowledging the logic in Wang Yanyu’s words.

But his brows furrowed, and he couldn’t help but say,

"In this case, Zhai Xingzi’s return to the sect may not be a good thing. At least to hasten the connection to the other world, he will inevitably push the sect disciples to expedite their efforts."

Although Tian Lin held a grudge against the Tang Family, they couldn’t act against him now.

He remained stable in the secret realm, not wanting the sect’s structure to change repeatedly. After all, as a True Disciple, he could easily be affected by the upper-level struggles.