CHAPTER 1260: CHAPTER 1260: THE COLDNESS IN MY HEART

Which is superior, is obvious at a glance.

Today, if it weren’t for Mr. Yan Jin’s intervention, the Lan Wood Spiritual Root of the Yunxia Sect would truly have been destroyed by this renowned Zhen Qing. The Pill Masters present didn’t suffer any loss, but for the Yunxia Sect, it was like being undermined from within!

No wonder, at this moment, the people of Yunxia Sect looked at Zhen Qing with eyes filled with anger. These people probably all wanted to kill Zhen Qing. It’s just that, due to various apprehensions, they ultimately held back from taking action. Of course, Jing Yan’s solution to the Lan Wood Spiritual Root’s problem also brought relief to the hearts of the Yunxia Sect members.

Certainly, after this incident, Mr. Yan Jin’s name is likely to quickly spread throughout the Vast Smoke Divine Realm and slowly extend to the entire God Realm.

Amidst congratulatory voices, everyone left the Floating Mountain.

The Yunxia Sect left behind a Supreme Elder to observe the Lan Wood Spiritual Root. Sect Master Xiao Wangyue and Qi Mei Sect Master both accompanied Jing Yan and others beyond the range of the Floating Mountain.

Sect Master Xiao Wangyue organized a banquet, inviting the Pill Masters to join.

Zhen Qing, naturally lacking the face to stay, forced a gesture of courtesy to Xiao Wangyue and others with a sullen expression, then flew away on his own.

Accompanying Zhen Qing were four or five Divine Pill Masters. As for the others, they all stayed behind.

In the Great Hall, the atmosphere was harmonious and lively, with wine cups exchanged amidst happy chatter.

Even the Great Sect Master Xiao Wangyue specially toasted Jing Yan with a few cups and spoke some pleasing words.

During the merry drinking, Xiao Wangyue stood up again, his gaze still fixed on Jing Yan.

"Mr. Yan Jin, today, your kindness to Yunxia Sect is deeply felt by everyone in Yunxia Sect." Xiao Wangyue began speaking, causing others to naturally pause their conversations and look at this Nine Tripods Main God, the Great Sect Master of Yunxia Sect.

"Sect Master Xiao, you’re too kind." Jing Yan said flatly.

Thus far, although Xiao Wangyue had said some courteous words to Jing Yan, there was yet no sign of apology. On Xiao Wangyue’s face and in his eyes, Jing Yan also saw no shred of remorse.

Xiao Wangyue waved his hand and continued, "Previously, Yun Tian brought Mr. Yan Jin to Yunxia Sect seeking a seat for the Immortal Bridge Meeting."

Upon hearing this, Jing Yan’s thoughts stirred.

The seat at the Immortal Bridge Meeting was indeed very important; Jing Yan’s intervention to treat the Yunxia Sect’s Lan Wood Spiritual Root was, to a large extent, also for the reason of obtaining a seat for the Immortal Bridge Meeting.

To the Yunxia Sect, the Lan Wood Spiritual Root is the foundation of the sect; even offering a seat at the Immortal Bridge Meeting for it shouldn’t be considered significant.

At this banquet, Jing Yan had been waiting for Yunxia Sect to mention the seat for the Immortal Bridge Meeting, and now the moment had come.

"Mr. Yan Jin, it’s not that Yunxia Sect is unwilling to recommend you to the Immortal Bridge Meeting, but truly, Yunxia Sect has only three seats, and the candidates for recommendation have already been determined. These three sect disciples have long received the news. If we suddenly revoke their seats for the Immortal Bridge Meeting, it would be hard to explain." Xiao Wangyue continued.

Upon hearing these words, Jing Yan’s gaze sharpened.

What does this mean? Are they still unwilling to grant a seat for the Immortal Bridge Meeting?

"The sect is, of course, grateful for Mr. Yan Jin’s intervention in treating the sect’s Lan Wood Spiritual Root. But one matter is one matter; this seat for the Immortal Bridge Meeting is truly beyond our capability, and we hope Mr. Yan Jin can understand." Xiao Wangyue clearly had decided not to recommend Jing Yan for the Immortal Bridge Meeting.

He deliberately brought this matter up during the banquet, which meant there was no room for compromise. If it were discussed privately, perhaps there could still be negotiations.

At this moment, Hao Yuntian’s face also showed discontent.

He previously believed that the sect should have given Mr. Yan Jin a seat for the Immortal Bridge Meeting this time. Yet unexpectedly, the Great Sect Master Xiao Wangyue turned his back on them.

"Great Sect Master, is a seat for the Immortal Bridge Meeting more precious than the sect’s Lan Wood Spiritual Root?" Hao Yuntian couldn’t help himself. He stood up and questioned Xiao Wangyue with anger.

"Yun Tian, I am speaking with Mr. Yan Jin. Listen quietly!" Xiao Wangyue frowned and glanced at Hao Yuntian.

"Mr. Yan Jin was brought by me, and the initial suggestion to ask the sect for a seat at the Immortal Bridge Meeting was mine. Now, I think I have reason and should ask for clarity."

"In front of the Divine Pill Masters present, and Gu Cuo Building Owner, I want to ask the Great Sect Master, if the Lan Wood Spiritual Root were to die, what would happen to Yunxia Sect? In my view, Yunxia Sect would surely decline slowly and finally fade into the numerous forces large and small."

"Now, Mr. Yan Jin has acted to cure the sect’s Lan Wood Spiritual Root. This grace, even if the three seats for the Immortal Bridge Meeting are given to Mr. Yan Jin, cannot be repaid, can it?" Hao Yuntian’s tone hardened at the end.

Hao Yuntian was genuinely angered.

If not, he definitely wouldn’t use such a tone to speak with the sect’s Great Sect Master Xiao Wangyue.

"Great Sect Master, shouldn’t we reconsider the allocation of seats? Although the recommendation list is settled, since the Immortal Bridge Meeting has not started, making a temporary change is not entirely impossible." The Second Sect Master Qi Mei also spoke with a furrowed brow.

In such a situation, as the sect’s Second Sect Master, questioning the Great Sect Master’s decision was clearly inappropriate. Therefore, she spoke tactfully. Though her tone was gentle, it sufficiently indicated her disagreement with the Great Sect Master’s decision.

"Moreover, Mr. Yan Jin previously had the intention to temporarily join Yunxia Sect, representing the sect at the Immortal Bridge Meeting. If so, our Yunxia Sect recommending Mr. Yan Jin wouldn’t be considered recommending an outsider." Qi Mei Sect Master continued.

Xiao Wangyue’s expression became increasingly grim.

The atmosphere in the Great Hall suddenly became very oppressive.

Those present were evidently not suitable to comment on this matter.

"Second Sect Master, I understand what you’re saying. However, even if Mr. Yan Jin temporarily joins Yunxia Sect, it is difficult to recommend him for the Immortal Bridge Meeting. No faction would recommend a Divine Pill Master to participate in the Immortal Bridge Meeting! As the sect master, we must ensure fairness." Xiao Wangyue’s obstinate stubbornness was unmistakable at this moment. His implication was that although Jing Yan’s Alchemy Dao abilities might be exceptionally strong, his Martial Arts Cultivation was insufficient.

His tone carried a sense of irrevocability, as if once spoken, his words couldn’t be changed.

In fact, Xiao Wangyue’s real concern was not just about a seat for the Immortal Bridge Meeting. If during Jing Yan’s first visit to Yunxia Sect, Xiao Wangyue had him treat the Lan Wood Spiritual Root and succeed, he might have given a seat to Jing Yan without hesitation.

But the issue now is, he didn’t do that initially. If he offers a seat to Jing Yan now, wouldn’t that imply he was wrong at the start?

How could Xiao Wangyue be wrong?

Someone like Xiao Wangyue can be so stubborn as to be unreasonable and detested. Someone who, even in death, might never admit they were wrong. Up to this point, he hasn’t shown any intention of apologizing to Jing Yan.

"Hehe..."

At this moment, Jing Yan slowly stood up from his seat.